Bacterial-fungal interactions are widespread in nature.We observed that pear orchards affected by Cytospora pyri(formerly Valsa pyri)were often accompanied with Erwinia amylovora.However,the relationship of the two pa...Bacterial-fungal interactions are widespread in nature.We observed that pear orchards affected by Cytospora pyri(formerly Valsa pyri)were often accompanied with Erwinia amylovora.However,the relationship of the two pathogens was unclear.The objective of this study was to determine whether the synergistic effect exists between E.amylovora and C.pyri.We first analyzed the coexistence frequencies of E.amylovora and C.pyri in pear trees.Virulence of the two pathogens,growth,physical interactions,amylovoran production,and expression of genes for amylovoran biosynthesis were conducted.Our results showed that E.amylovora and C.pyri could coexist on the same lesion and caused much more severe disease.We also found that E.amylovora could physically attach to C.pyri and the expression of amylovoran biosynthesis genes were up-regulated with fungal metabolite treatment.These results indicate that E.amylovora and C.pyri can cooperatively interact,which provides C.pyri with an opportunity to promote bacterial dispersal and production of virulence factor in E.amylovora.展开更多
Carbon-based electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbing materials attached with metal sulfides famous for good dielectric properties are favored by researchers,which can form heterogeneous interfaces and thus provide suppleme...Carbon-based electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbing materials attached with metal sulfides famous for good dielectric properties are favored by researchers,which can form heterogeneous interfaces and thus provide supplementary loss mechanisms to make up for the deficiencies of a single material in energy attenuation.Here,Co_(9)S_(8)/Co@coral-like carbon nanofibers(CNFs)/porous carbon hybrids are successfully fabricated by hydrothermal and chemical vapor deposition.The samples have exceptional EMW absorb-ing properties,with a minimum reflection loss of-57.48 dB at a thickness of 2.94 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth of up to 6.10 GHz at only 2.20 mm.The interlocking structure formed by Co@coral-like CNFs,interfacial polarization generated by heterostructure of Co_(9)S_(8),abundant defects and large specific surface area resulted from porous properties are important factors in attaining magnetic-dielectric balance and excellent absorption performance.Different matrixes are selected instead of paraffin to investigate the effect of matrix materials on EMW absorbing capacity.Besides,the EMW attenuation potential for practical applications is also demonstrated by radar cross-section simulations,electric field intensity distribution and power loss density.This work provides a novel strategy for designing outstanding EMW absorbers with unique microstructures using facile and low-cost synthetic routes.展开更多
Electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials principally attain shielding by reflecting electromagnetic waves through impedance mismatch caused by high conductivity,which inevitably leads to secondary electrom...Electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials principally attain shielding by reflecting electromagnetic waves through impedance mismatch caused by high conductivity,which inevitably leads to secondary electromagnetic wave pollution.Consequently,the development of multifunctional,low-reflection electromagnetic shielding materials remains a significant challenge.Materials that are lightweight,possess high mechanical strength,exhibit excellent electromagnetic shielding absorption,and demonstrate low reflectivity have historically been the focus of significant interest.Natural silk,lightweight and strong,is an ideal composite matrix.Regenerated silk fibroin(RSF)synthesized via a bottom-up approach and cross-linked with polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)forms an aerogel matrix with remarkable compressive strength.In accordance with the principle of integrating functional design with structural design,spherical NiFe_(2)O_(4)particles were grown on the MXene surface via electrostatic self-assembly and combined with RSF/PVA as the aerogel absorptive layer,while RSF/PVA/MXene served as the reflective layer.A vertically oriented structure of Janus aerogel was prepared through sequential directed freezing.The resulting aerogel with 0.058 g/cm^(3) reveals the high compression strength(3.52 MPa).Reasonable functional and structural design enables aerogel to effectively dissipate incident electromagnetic waves through absorption,reflection,and reabsorption processes,achieving an average SET value of 48.05±1.75 dB and reaching a minimum reflection coefficient of 0.19.Furthermore,the aerogel displays remarkable infrared stealth capabilities.This lightweight,rigid,multifunctional aerogel is poised to play a significant role in the field of next-generation electronic devices.展开更多
Multifunctional carbon aerogels have garnered significant attention due to their promising applications in thermal insulation and electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.In this study,MIL-88C/CuCo_(2)S_(4) composite powde...Multifunctional carbon aerogels have garnered significant attention due to their promising applications in thermal insulation and electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.In this study,MIL-88C/CuCo_(2)S_(4) composite powders were self-assembled and anchored onto the aerogel framework,followed by the deposition of carbon nanotubes(CNTs)via catalytic chemical vapor deposition,yielding MIL-88C/CuCo_(2)S_(4)-derived bamboo-like CNTs/carbon nanofiber aerogels(FCC@CC series).By modulating component loading ratios,the formation of a three-dimensional conduction network,the presence of heterogeneous interfaces,enhanced magnetic loss,and engineered defects synergistically optimized dielectric and magnetic loss.This adjustment improved the impedance matching of the composite carbon aerogel,resulting in exceptional EMW absorption performance.The FCC@CC2 sample achieved a minimum reflection loss of−71.15 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.10 GHz.CST simulations further demonstrated the practical applicability,showing a maximum radar cross-section reduction of 34.92 dB·m^(2).Power loss density and electric field distribution analyses corroborated the superior electromagnetic attenuation capabilities of the FCC@CC.This work establishes a methodology for developing lightweight multifunctional aerogels with pressure resistance,thermal insulation,and infrared stealth properties,providing a novel strategy for the fabrication of microwave absorbers for use under complex conditions.展开更多
基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Projects in Xinjiang,China(2023A02006).
文摘Bacterial-fungal interactions are widespread in nature.We observed that pear orchards affected by Cytospora pyri(formerly Valsa pyri)were often accompanied with Erwinia amylovora.However,the relationship of the two pathogens was unclear.The objective of this study was to determine whether the synergistic effect exists between E.amylovora and C.pyri.We first analyzed the coexistence frequencies of E.amylovora and C.pyri in pear trees.Virulence of the two pathogens,growth,physical interactions,amylovoran production,and expression of genes for amylovoran biosynthesis were conducted.Our results showed that E.amylovora and C.pyri could coexist on the same lesion and caused much more severe disease.We also found that E.amylovora could physically attach to C.pyri and the expression of amylovoran biosynthesis genes were up-regulated with fungal metabolite treatment.These results indicate that E.amylovora and C.pyri can cooperatively interact,which provides C.pyri with an opportunity to promote bacterial dispersal and production of virulence factor in E.amylovora.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2021ME194,2022TSGC2448,and 2023TSGC0545)the Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(No.2021ZLGX01).
文摘Carbon-based electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbing materials attached with metal sulfides famous for good dielectric properties are favored by researchers,which can form heterogeneous interfaces and thus provide supplementary loss mechanisms to make up for the deficiencies of a single material in energy attenuation.Here,Co_(9)S_(8)/Co@coral-like carbon nanofibers(CNFs)/porous carbon hybrids are successfully fabricated by hydrothermal and chemical vapor deposition.The samples have exceptional EMW absorb-ing properties,with a minimum reflection loss of-57.48 dB at a thickness of 2.94 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth of up to 6.10 GHz at only 2.20 mm.The interlocking structure formed by Co@coral-like CNFs,interfacial polarization generated by heterostructure of Co_(9)S_(8),abundant defects and large specific surface area resulted from porous properties are important factors in attaining magnetic-dielectric balance and excellent absorption performance.Different matrixes are selected instead of paraffin to investigate the effect of matrix materials on EMW absorbing capacity.Besides,the EMW attenuation potential for practical applications is also demonstrated by radar cross-section simulations,electric field intensity distribution and power loss density.This work provides a novel strategy for designing outstanding EMW absorbers with unique microstructures using facile and low-cost synthetic routes.
基金supported by Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(No.2025CXGC010407).
文摘Electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials principally attain shielding by reflecting electromagnetic waves through impedance mismatch caused by high conductivity,which inevitably leads to secondary electromagnetic wave pollution.Consequently,the development of multifunctional,low-reflection electromagnetic shielding materials remains a significant challenge.Materials that are lightweight,possess high mechanical strength,exhibit excellent electromagnetic shielding absorption,and demonstrate low reflectivity have historically been the focus of significant interest.Natural silk,lightweight and strong,is an ideal composite matrix.Regenerated silk fibroin(RSF)synthesized via a bottom-up approach and cross-linked with polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)forms an aerogel matrix with remarkable compressive strength.In accordance with the principle of integrating functional design with structural design,spherical NiFe_(2)O_(4)particles were grown on the MXene surface via electrostatic self-assembly and combined with RSF/PVA as the aerogel absorptive layer,while RSF/PVA/MXene served as the reflective layer.A vertically oriented structure of Janus aerogel was prepared through sequential directed freezing.The resulting aerogel with 0.058 g/cm^(3) reveals the high compression strength(3.52 MPa).Reasonable functional and structural design enables aerogel to effectively dissipate incident electromagnetic waves through absorption,reflection,and reabsorption processes,achieving an average SET value of 48.05±1.75 dB and reaching a minimum reflection coefficient of 0.19.Furthermore,the aerogel displays remarkable infrared stealth capabilities.This lightweight,rigid,multifunctional aerogel is poised to play a significant role in the field of next-generation electronic devices.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.2024TSGC0550,2023TSGC0545,and 2023TATSGC025)Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(No.2021ZLGX01)The authors would like to thank Conghua Qi from Shiyanjia Lab(www.shiyanjia.com)for TEM test.The scientific calculations in this paper have been done on the HPC Cloud Platform of Shandong University.
文摘Multifunctional carbon aerogels have garnered significant attention due to their promising applications in thermal insulation and electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.In this study,MIL-88C/CuCo_(2)S_(4) composite powders were self-assembled and anchored onto the aerogel framework,followed by the deposition of carbon nanotubes(CNTs)via catalytic chemical vapor deposition,yielding MIL-88C/CuCo_(2)S_(4)-derived bamboo-like CNTs/carbon nanofiber aerogels(FCC@CC series).By modulating component loading ratios,the formation of a three-dimensional conduction network,the presence of heterogeneous interfaces,enhanced magnetic loss,and engineered defects synergistically optimized dielectric and magnetic loss.This adjustment improved the impedance matching of the composite carbon aerogel,resulting in exceptional EMW absorption performance.The FCC@CC2 sample achieved a minimum reflection loss of−71.15 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.10 GHz.CST simulations further demonstrated the practical applicability,showing a maximum radar cross-section reduction of 34.92 dB·m^(2).Power loss density and electric field distribution analyses corroborated the superior electromagnetic attenuation capabilities of the FCC@CC.This work establishes a methodology for developing lightweight multifunctional aerogels with pressure resistance,thermal insulation,and infrared stealth properties,providing a novel strategy for the fabrication of microwave absorbers for use under complex conditions.
