A self-standing dual-electric field synergistic[TiO_(2)/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)]//[g-C3 N4 tube/PVDF]Janus nanofibres(named as[TP]//[CTP]JNs)S-scheme heterostructure piezoelectric photocatalyst is designed and c...A self-standing dual-electric field synergistic[TiO_(2)/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)]//[g-C3 N4 tube/PVDF]Janus nanofibres(named as[TP]//[CTP]JNs)S-scheme heterostructure piezoelectric photocatalyst is designed and constructed via conjugative electrospinning.Dual-fields of built-in electric fields supplied by S-scheme heterostructure and piezoelectric field formed by PVDF jointly boost separation and transfer of photo-induced charges.As a case study,piezoelectric photocatalytic efficiency of[TP]//[CTP]JNs for tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)under ultrasonic united with simulated sunlight illumination is 93.35%(40 min),which is 1.39 times of the photocatalytic efficiency(light illumination only)and 5.32 times of piezoelectric catalytic efficiency(applying ultrasonic only),proving the advantages of the synergistic effect of piezoelectric catalysis and photocatalysis on contaminant degradation.The dynamic behaviors of photocatalysis and photo-generated charges are deeply revealed through fs-TA and TRPL decay spectra,and the degradation pathways of antibiotics are reasonably speculated by combining LCMS spectra with Fukui index.By the degradation ability,COMSOL simulation and DFT calculation,the structural advantage of Janus nanofibers is fully verified,and S-scheme charge transfer mechanism is confirmed by combining a series of sound ample experiments with theoretical calculations.Additionally,the construction mechanism of Janus nanofibers is proposed,and corresponding construction technique is established.展开更多
Underwater monopulse space-time adaptive track-before-detect method,which combines space-time adaptive detector(STAD)and the track-before-detect algorithm based on dynamic programming(DP-TBD),denoted as STAD-DP-TBD,ca...Underwater monopulse space-time adaptive track-before-detect method,which combines space-time adaptive detector(STAD)and the track-before-detect algorithm based on dynamic programming(DP-TBD),denoted as STAD-DP-TBD,can effectively detect low-speed weak targets.However,due to the complexity and variability of the underwater environment,it is difficult to obtain sufficient secondary data,resulting in a serious decline in the detection and tracking performance,and leading to poor robustness of the algorithm.In this paper,based on the adaptive matched filter(AMF)test and the RAO test,underwater monopulse AMF-DP-TBD algorithm and RAO-DP-TBD algorithm which incorporate persymmetry and symmetric spectrum,denoted as PSAMF-DP-TBD and PS-RAO-DP-TBD,are proposed and compared with the AMF-DP-TBD algorithm and RAO-DP-TBD algorithm based on persymmetry array,denoted as P-AMF-DP-TBD and P-RAO-DP-TBD.The simulation results show that the four methods can work normally with sufficient secondary data and slightly insufficient secondary data,but when the secondary data is severely insufficient,the P-AMF-DP-TBD and P-RAO-DP-TBD algorithms has failed while the PSAMF-DP-TBD and PS-RAO-DP-TBD algorithms still have good detection and tracking capabilities.展开更多
In order to improve the rejection capability of mismatched interferer signals,a new two-stage detector is proposed under homogeneous scenarios with unknown covariance matrix,which is obtained by cascading the adaptive...In order to improve the rejection capability of mismatched interferer signals,a new two-stage detector is proposed under homogeneous scenarios with unknown covariance matrix,which is obtained by cascading the adaptive matched filter(AMF)detector and the enhanced RAO(EnRAO)detector.The new detector has constant false alarm performance,and the closed-form expression of probability of false alarm and probability of detection is derived.The performance of the new detector is assessed,and analyzed in comparison with other detectors.The results show that,the proposed detector can provide enhanced rejection capability in the case of mismatch,but the performance of the detector is slightly lost under the condition of matching.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve crop yield and select excellent wheat varieties.[Methods]Wheat seedlings were treated with different concentrations of NaCl solution,and the activities of superoxide dis...[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve crop yield and select excellent wheat varieties.[Methods]Wheat seedlings were treated with different concentrations of NaCl solution,and the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)and the content changes of malondialdehyde(MDA)in the leaves of seedlings were determined.A control group(distilled water)and three treatment groups(NaCl concentrations of 1,2 and 3 mmol/L)were set up.When the wheat seedlings grew to two leaves and one heart,they should be treated with different concentrations of NaCl solution(the wheat seedlings grew uniformly,and 20 ml of each NaCl concentration was used for treatment of wheat).When the wheat seedlings grew to four leaves and one heart under stress,samples were taken separately,once every 2 d,for three times,with 5 g of leaves each time.The SOD and POD activities and MDA content of seedlings in the control group and treatment groups were determined,and related protein sequences were analyzed by bioinformatics,including signal peptide prediction,transmembrane domain prediction,phosphorylation prediction and protein structure prediction.[Results]Under NaCl stress,the growth rates of seedling length and root length of wheat decreased obviously,and SOD and POD in leaves decreased,while the MDA content in leaves after treatment increased compared with the control group.SOD had no signal peptide,while POD had signal peptides and a transmembrane region.SOD and POD were different in terms of secondary and tertiary structures and the number of phosphorylation sites.[Conclusions]These results lays a solid theoretical foundation and application prospect for the study on salt tolerance mechanism of wheat seedlings in the later stage.展开更多
Accurately simulating water flow movement in vadose zone is crucial for effective water resources assessment.Richards'equation,which describes the movement of water flow in the vadose zone,is highly nonlinear and ...Accurately simulating water flow movement in vadose zone is crucial for effective water resources assessment.Richards'equation,which describes the movement of water flow in the vadose zone,is highly nonlinear and challenging to solve.Existing numerical methods often face issues such as numerical dispersion,oscillation,and mass non-conservation when spatial and temporal discretization conditions are not appropriately configured.To address these problems and achieve accurate and stable numerical solutions,a finite analytic method based on water content-based Richards'equation(FAM-W)is proposed.The performance of the FAM-W is compared with analytical solutions,Finite Difference Method(FDM),and Finite Analytic Method based on the pressure Head-based Richards'equation(FAM-H).Compared to analytical solution and other numerical methods(FDM and FAM-H),FAM-W demonstrates superior accuracy and efficiency in controlling mass balance errors,regardless of spatial step sizes.This study introduces a novel approach for modelling water flow in the vadose zone,offering significant benefits for water resources management.展开更多
In eutrophic shallow lakes,cyanobacterial blooms will occur frequently and then settle into sediment,leading the formation of fluid sediment.Several factors including temperature can influence surface sediment propert...In eutrophic shallow lakes,cyanobacterial blooms will occur frequently and then settle into sediment,leading the formation of fluid sediment.Several factors including temperature can influence surface sediment properties.In this study,the influence of temperatures on surface sediment properties was determined in microcosm experiments through monitoring sediment physicochemical and rheological properties.During one-month incubation,it was found that surface sediment density and water content varied exponentially with increase in temperatures from 10 to 35℃.The results of particle size distribution indicated that cyanobacterial blooms biomass(CBB)degradation in sediment led to sediment flocculation and agglomeration.In themeantime,therewere high ratios polysaccharide/protein in extracellular polymeric substances(EPSs),which enhanced the sediment particle agglomeration.Further,the yield stress in rheological test for sediment with(R^(2)=0.97)and without(R^(2)=0.85)CBB presented an exponential decay with increase in temperatures.And a threshold value at 20℃ for sediment critical shear stress(τ_(cr))indicated that sediment could be resuspended easier when temperature was more than 20℃.Altogether,this study showed that the increase in temperatures with a threshold at 20℃,can cause sediment particle flocculation,resulting in a loose and fragile structure.And the results would be helpful to sediment management considering environmental effects of sediment suspension for eutrophication shallow lakes.展开更多
Al-based TiC particle-reinforced composites with varying TiC concentrations were fabricated through semi-continuous casting.The effects of TiC particles on the alloys’microstructure,grain boundary segregation,and mec...Al-based TiC particle-reinforced composites with varying TiC concentrations were fabricated through semi-continuous casting.The effects of TiC particles on the alloys’microstructure,grain boundary segregation,and mechanical properties were systematically analyzed.Moreover,the mechanisms by which TiC particles contribute to grain refinement,suppression of grain boundary segregation,and enhancement of hardness and wear resistance were discussed.The results demonstrate that TiC particles act as heterogeneous nucleation sites forα-Al within the Al-Cu-Mn alloys,leading to a refinement of grain size.As the TiC particle’s content increases,the grain size of the alloy drops at first and then elevates,transitioning from coarse dendritic crystals to fine equiaxed grains.At a TiC content of 1.3wt.%,the alloy exhibits the smallest grain size,reducing from 139±42μm without TiC to 90±38μm.Beyond this concentration,grain coarsening is observed.The incorporation of TiC particles effectively mitigates Cu segregation at grain boundaries,thereby enhancing the homogeneity of the Al-Cu-Mn matrix alloys.Additionally,the addition of TiC particles promotes hardness and wear resistance.Both hardness and wear resistance exhibit an initial increase followed by a decrease with increasing TiC content from 0 to 1.8wt.%.展开更多
Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)are considered to be the most promising to break through the performance and safety limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries because of their excellent electrochemical and m...Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)are considered to be the most promising to break through the performance and safety limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries because of their excellent electrochemical and mechanical properties.Aiming at the performance limitations of the most common polyether matrix such as poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO),a novel poly(cyclocarbonate-ether)polymer matrix was prepared by in-situ thermal curing,the weaker interaction between its C=O bond and Li^(+)can promote the rapid transport of Li^(+).Adding ionic liquid and active filler LLZTO to the matrix can synergistically reduce the crystallinity of matrix and promote the dissociation of lithium salts.In addition,a 3D functional skeleton made of polyacrylonitrile(PAN)and lithium fluoride(LiF)can greatly improve the mechanical strength of polymer matrix after cold pressing,and Li F is also conducive to interface stability.The thickness of the optimal sample(VP6L/CPL)was only 25μm,and its ionic conductivity,lithium ion transference number,and electrochemical stability window were as high as 7.17×10^(-4)S cm^(-1)(25℃),0.54 and 5.4 V,respectively,while the mechanical strength reaches 6.1 MPa,which can fully inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites.The excellent electrochemical performance and mechanical strength enable the assembled Li|VP6L/CPL|Li battery to be continuously charged for over 200 h and cycled stably for more than 2300 h,and Li|VP6L/CPL|LFP battery can be stably cycled for more than 400 and 550 cycles at 1 C(40℃)and 0.5 C(25℃),respectively.展开更多
Herein,self-assembled superhydrophobic composite coatings were successfully prepared using a one-step dip-coating method on different irregular parts.The fluorinated nano-SiO_(2) particles spread into a uniform layer ...Herein,self-assembled superhydrophobic composite coatings were successfully prepared using a one-step dip-coating method on different irregular parts.The fluorinated nano-SiO_(2) particles spread into a uniform layer owing to the viscosity of the composite resin.After the optimization of the process,the fabricated nanoporous-structured coating has low adhesion properties with chemical and high thermal stabilities.After baking at 250℃ for 2 h or soaking in a solution of pH=1 or pH=13 for 10 days,the coating could maintain its good superhydrophobicity.The self-ejecting effects of the condensed dewdrops and droplet bounce phenomenon indicate that the coatings can be well-distributed on components of different structures,and they have significant application prospects in irregular parts and industrial production in the near future.展开更多
In this paper, a new kind of alternating direction implicit （ADI） Crank-Nicolson-type orthogonal spline collocation （OSC） method is formulated for the two-dimensional frac-tional evolution equation with a weakly s...In this paper, a new kind of alternating direction implicit （ADI） Crank-Nicolson-type orthogonal spline collocation （OSC） method is formulated for the two-dimensional frac-tional evolution equation with a weakly singular kernel arising in the theory of linear viscoelas-ticity. The novel OSC method is used for the spatial discretization, and ADI Crank-Nicolson-type method combined with the second order fractional quadrature rule are considered for thetemporal component. The stability of proposed scheme is rigourously established, and nearlyoptimal order error estimate is also derived. Numerical experiments are conducted to supportthe predicted convergence rates and also exhibit expected super-convergence phenomena.展开更多
In this paper, we investigate the effect of layer thickness on the residual stresses of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cells with polyimide substrate caused by CIGS layer deposition at 400?C and then co...In this paper, we investigate the effect of layer thickness on the residual stresses of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cells with polyimide substrate caused by CIGS layer deposition at 400?C and then cooling down to room temperature using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Moreover, we also examined the effect of layer thickness on residual stress of CIGS solar cells after cooling down to room temperature from the hotspot temperatures of 200?C, 300?C, and 400?C. Our simulated CIGS is composed of five layers: ZnO, CdS, CIGS, Mo, and PI substrate. We were able to quantify the effect of each layer’s thickness and hotspot temperature on the average stresses of each layer for the CIGS solar cells. We found that the PI substrate layer has the most significant effect on the residual stress of CIGS solar cells. Our simulation results reveal that the stress type (tensile vs. compressive) and the magnitude of stress of the CIGS layer (main absorber layer) can be controlled by changing the thickness of the PI substrate while applying a heat to CIGS solar cells. Quantitative analysis of relationship between layer thickness and thermo-mechanical stress of thin film solar cells can help solar cell manufacturers design more robust and reliable solar cells. For example, fabricating PI layer thickness less than 17 μm can improve the performance of CIGS solar cells by nullifying the compressive residual stress in the CIGS absorber layer.展开更多
Dynamical decoupling is widely used in many quantum computing systems to combat decoherence. In a practical superconducting quantum system, imperfections can plague decoupling performance. In this work, imperfections ...Dynamical decoupling is widely used in many quantum computing systems to combat decoherence. In a practical superconducting quantum system, imperfections can plague decoupling performance. In this work, imperfections in a superconducting qubit and its control system are modeled via modified Hamiltonian and collapse operator. A master equation simulation is carried out on the qubit under 1/f environment noise spectrum. The average dephasing rate of qubit is extracted to characterize the impact of different imperfections on the decoupling from dephasing. We find that the precision of pulse position, on–off ratio, and filtering effect are most critical. Bounded pulses have weaker impact,while variation in pulse width and qubit relaxation are insignificant. Consequently, alternative decoupling protocols, jitter mitigation, cascaded mixers, and pulse shaping can be conducive to the performance of decoupling. This work may assist the analysis and optimization of dynamical decoupling on noisy superconducting quantum systems.展开更多
When there is a certain amount of field inhomogeneity,the biased ferrimagnetic crystal can exhibit the higher-order magnetostatic(HMS)mode in addition to the uniform-precession Kittel mode.In cavity magnonics,we show ...When there is a certain amount of field inhomogeneity,the biased ferrimagnetic crystal can exhibit the higher-order magnetostatic(HMS)mode in addition to the uniform-precession Kittel mode.In cavity magnonics,we show the nonlinearity and heating-induced frequency shifts of the Kittel mode and HMS mode in a yttrium-iron-garnet(YIG)sphere.When the Kittel mode is driven to generate a certain number of excitations,the temperature of the whole YIG sample rises and the HMS mode can display an induced frequency shift,and vice versa.This cross effect provides a new method to study the magnetization dynamics and paves a way for novel cavity magnonic devices by including the heating effect as an operational degree of freedom.展开更多
Enolase 2(ENO2)is a key glycolytic enzyme in the metabolic process of glycolysis,but its potential function in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)is unclear.In this study,we observed a significant overexpression of...Enolase 2(ENO2)is a key glycolytic enzyme in the metabolic process of glycolysis,but its potential function in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)is unclear.In this study,we observed a significant overexpression of ENO2 in PDAC tissues,and its expression was correlated with metastasis and poor prognosis in PDAC patients.K394 was identified as a major acetylation site in ENO2 that regulates its enzymatic activity,cell metabolism and PDAC progression.Knockdown of ENO2 suppressed tumor growth and liver metastasis in PDAC.Re-expression of wild-type(WT)ENO2,but not the K394 acetylation mimetic mutant,could reverse the decreased tumor malignancy.We further characterized histone deacetylase 3(HDAC3)and P300/CBP-associated factor(PCAF)as the potential deacetylase and acetyltransferase for ENO2,respectively.HDAC3-mediated deacetylation was shown to lead to ENO2 activation and enhancement of glycolysis.Importantly,insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1)was found to decrease K394 acetylation and stimulate ENO2 activity in a dose-and time-dependent manner.The PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway facilitated the phosphorylation of HDAC3 on S424,which promoted K394 deacetylation and activation of ENO2.Linsitinib,an oral small-molecule inhibitor of IGF-1R,could inhibit IGF-1-induced ENO2 deacetylation by HDAC3 and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.Furthermore,linsitinib showed a different effect on the growth and metastasis of PDAC depending on the overexpression of WT versus K394-mutant ENO2.Our results reveal a novel mechanism by which acetylation negatively regulates ENO2 activity in the metastasis of PDAC by modulating glycolysis.Blockade of IGF-1-induced ENO2 deacetylation represents a promising strategy to prevent the development of PDAC.展开更多
Dear editor,Patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC)potentially have a high recurrence rate of more than 40%[1].Patients receive radical or partial nephrectomy,sometimes assisted by targeted therapies or/a...Dear editor,Patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC)potentially have a high recurrence rate of more than 40%[1].Patients receive radical or partial nephrectomy,sometimes assisted by targeted therapies or/and immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs),to improve overall survival(OS)[2].Large-cohort studies and large-scale human tissue sequencing have provided a series of molecular subtyping methods for precision medicine-based ccRCC risk stratification and therapeutic regimens,such as ClearCode34,the prognostic risk predictor[3],and seven subsets for ICI and angiogenesis blockade outcomes[4].However,these subtyping results are all based on human genomes without including the host microbiota,which may be non-negligible genome components.展开更多
Length-biased data are encountered in many fields,including economics,engineering and epidemiological cohort studies.There are two main challenges in the analysis of such data:the assumption of independent censoring i...Length-biased data are encountered in many fields,including economics,engineering and epidemiological cohort studies.There are two main challenges in the analysis of such data:the assumption of independent censoring is violated and the assumed model for the underlying population is no longer satisfied for the observed data.In this paper,a proportional mean residual life varyingcoefficient model for length-biased data is considered and a local pseudo likelihood method is proposed for estimating the coefficient functions in the model.Asymptotic properties are investigated for the proposed estimators.The finite sample performance of the proposed methodology is demonstrated by simulation studies.Finally,the method is applied to a real data set concerning the Academy Awards.展开更多
Introduction:Nontuberculous mycobacteria(NTM)and Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB)share significant genomic similarity,enabling NTM to induce protective immune responses against MTB infection.This characteristic has led...Introduction:Nontuberculous mycobacteria(NTM)and Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB)share significant genomic similarity,enabling NTM to induce protective immune responses against MTB infection.This characteristic has led to their increasing application in tuberculosis(TB)vaccine development.This study evaluated the immunological properties of a Mycobacterium intracellulare(Mit)strain to provide scientific evidence for the development of novel TB vaccines.Methods:Whole-cell proteins were extracted from the Mit strain CHPC 1.5701 and used to establish a mouse immunization model.Key antibody and cytokine parameters were measured to assess immune responses.Additionally,a subcutaneous air pouch model was developed on the dorsal surface of mice to evaluate neutrophil recruitment capacity.Resuls:Mice in the experimental group developed high IgG antibody titers(1:921,600±446,351.3)and demonstrated a Th1-type immune response.Post-immunization serum antibodies exhibited cross-reactivity with MTB whole-cell proteins.The subcutaneous air pouch model revealed substantial neutrophil recruitment following antigen challenge.Conclusions:Mit whole-cell proteins demonstrate potent immunogenicity and cross-reactivity with MTB whole-cell proteins,suggesting potential applications in the immunoprevention and treatment of tuberculosis.展开更多
I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY next-generation,high-intensity electron-positron collider"Higgs factory",such as the Circular Electron-Positron Collider(CEPC),is among the highest priorities for the global high-energy c...I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY next-generation,high-intensity electron-positron collider"Higgs factory",such as the Circular Electron-Positron Collider(CEPC),is among the highest priorities for the global high-energy collider physics community.The CEPC can provide unprecedented opportunities for making fundamental discoveries and providing decisive insights in the quest for a"New Standard Model(SM)"of nature's fundamental interactions.The CEPC could:·Identify the origin of matter,especially the mechanism related to the first-order phase transition in the early Universe,which could produce a detectable gravitational wave signal.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173155)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(Nos.YDZJ202101ZYTS130,YDZJ202101ZYTS059)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Nos.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX1076,cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0798).
文摘A self-standing dual-electric field synergistic[TiO_(2)/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)]//[g-C3 N4 tube/PVDF]Janus nanofibres(named as[TP]//[CTP]JNs)S-scheme heterostructure piezoelectric photocatalyst is designed and constructed via conjugative electrospinning.Dual-fields of built-in electric fields supplied by S-scheme heterostructure and piezoelectric field formed by PVDF jointly boost separation and transfer of photo-induced charges.As a case study,piezoelectric photocatalytic efficiency of[TP]//[CTP]JNs for tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)under ultrasonic united with simulated sunlight illumination is 93.35%(40 min),which is 1.39 times of the photocatalytic efficiency(light illumination only)and 5.32 times of piezoelectric catalytic efficiency(applying ultrasonic only),proving the advantages of the synergistic effect of piezoelectric catalysis and photocatalysis on contaminant degradation.The dynamic behaviors of photocatalysis and photo-generated charges are deeply revealed through fs-TA and TRPL decay spectra,and the degradation pathways of antibiotics are reasonably speculated by combining LCMS spectra with Fukui index.By the degradation ability,COMSOL simulation and DFT calculation,the structural advantage of Janus nanofibers is fully verified,and S-scheme charge transfer mechanism is confirmed by combining a series of sound ample experiments with theoretical calculations.Additionally,the construction mechanism of Janus nanofibers is proposed,and corresponding construction technique is established.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.61971412)。
文摘Underwater monopulse space-time adaptive track-before-detect method,which combines space-time adaptive detector(STAD)and the track-before-detect algorithm based on dynamic programming(DP-TBD),denoted as STAD-DP-TBD,can effectively detect low-speed weak targets.However,due to the complexity and variability of the underwater environment,it is difficult to obtain sufficient secondary data,resulting in a serious decline in the detection and tracking performance,and leading to poor robustness of the algorithm.In this paper,based on the adaptive matched filter(AMF)test and the RAO test,underwater monopulse AMF-DP-TBD algorithm and RAO-DP-TBD algorithm which incorporate persymmetry and symmetric spectrum,denoted as PSAMF-DP-TBD and PS-RAO-DP-TBD,are proposed and compared with the AMF-DP-TBD algorithm and RAO-DP-TBD algorithm based on persymmetry array,denoted as P-AMF-DP-TBD and P-RAO-DP-TBD.The simulation results show that the four methods can work normally with sufficient secondary data and slightly insufficient secondary data,but when the secondary data is severely insufficient,the P-AMF-DP-TBD and P-RAO-DP-TBD algorithms has failed while the PSAMF-DP-TBD and PS-RAO-DP-TBD algorithms still have good detection and tracking capabilities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61971412).
文摘In order to improve the rejection capability of mismatched interferer signals,a new two-stage detector is proposed under homogeneous scenarios with unknown covariance matrix,which is obtained by cascading the adaptive matched filter(AMF)detector and the enhanced RAO(EnRAO)detector.The new detector has constant false alarm performance,and the closed-form expression of probability of false alarm and probability of detection is derived.The performance of the new detector is assessed,and analyzed in comparison with other detectors.The results show that,the proposed detector can provide enhanced rejection capability in the case of mismatch,but the performance of the detector is slightly lost under the condition of matching.
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve crop yield and select excellent wheat varieties.[Methods]Wheat seedlings were treated with different concentrations of NaCl solution,and the activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)and the content changes of malondialdehyde(MDA)in the leaves of seedlings were determined.A control group(distilled water)and three treatment groups(NaCl concentrations of 1,2 and 3 mmol/L)were set up.When the wheat seedlings grew to two leaves and one heart,they should be treated with different concentrations of NaCl solution(the wheat seedlings grew uniformly,and 20 ml of each NaCl concentration was used for treatment of wheat).When the wheat seedlings grew to four leaves and one heart under stress,samples were taken separately,once every 2 d,for three times,with 5 g of leaves each time.The SOD and POD activities and MDA content of seedlings in the control group and treatment groups were determined,and related protein sequences were analyzed by bioinformatics,including signal peptide prediction,transmembrane domain prediction,phosphorylation prediction and protein structure prediction.[Results]Under NaCl stress,the growth rates of seedling length and root length of wheat decreased obviously,and SOD and POD in leaves decreased,while the MDA content in leaves after treatment increased compared with the control group.SOD had no signal peptide,while POD had signal peptides and a transmembrane region.SOD and POD were different in terms of secondary and tertiary structures and the number of phosphorylation sites.[Conclusions]These results lays a solid theoretical foundation and application prospect for the study on salt tolerance mechanism of wheat seedlings in the later stage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42372287 and No.U24A20178)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities CHD(No.2024SHEEAR002)+3 种基金the Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shaanxi Province(No.2020024)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZC20232955,2024M753472,and 2024MD763937)the Science-Technology Foundation for Young Scientists of Gansu Province,China(No.24JRRA097)the Study of biodiversity survey and limiting factor analysis of Yinkentala(2023ZL01).
文摘Accurately simulating water flow movement in vadose zone is crucial for effective water resources assessment.Richards'equation,which describes the movement of water flow in the vadose zone,is highly nonlinear and challenging to solve.Existing numerical methods often face issues such as numerical dispersion,oscillation,and mass non-conservation when spatial and temporal discretization conditions are not appropriately configured.To address these problems and achieve accurate and stable numerical solutions,a finite analytic method based on water content-based Richards'equation(FAM-W)is proposed.The performance of the FAM-W is compared with analytical solutions,Finite Difference Method(FDM),and Finite Analytic Method based on the pressure Head-based Richards'equation(FAM-H).Compared to analytical solution and other numerical methods(FDM and FAM-H),FAM-W demonstrates superior accuracy and efficiency in controlling mass balance errors,regardless of spatial step sizes.This study introduces a novel approach for modelling water flow in the vadose zone,offering significant benefits for water resources management.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52209102 and U2240208)the Doctoral Program of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Jiangsu Province(No.JSSCBS20211393)+1 种基金the Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.YJKYYQ20190050)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Jiang Province,China(No.BK20220043).
文摘In eutrophic shallow lakes,cyanobacterial blooms will occur frequently and then settle into sediment,leading the formation of fluid sediment.Several factors including temperature can influence surface sediment properties.In this study,the influence of temperatures on surface sediment properties was determined in microcosm experiments through monitoring sediment physicochemical and rheological properties.During one-month incubation,it was found that surface sediment density and water content varied exponentially with increase in temperatures from 10 to 35℃.The results of particle size distribution indicated that cyanobacterial blooms biomass(CBB)degradation in sediment led to sediment flocculation and agglomeration.In themeantime,therewere high ratios polysaccharide/protein in extracellular polymeric substances(EPSs),which enhanced the sediment particle agglomeration.Further,the yield stress in rheological test for sediment with(R^(2)=0.97)and without(R^(2)=0.85)CBB presented an exponential decay with increase in temperatures.And a threshold value at 20℃ for sediment critical shear stress(τ_(cr))indicated that sediment could be resuspended easier when temperature was more than 20℃.Altogether,this study showed that the increase in temperatures with a threshold at 20℃,can cause sediment particle flocculation,resulting in a loose and fragile structure.And the results would be helpful to sediment management considering environmental effects of sediment suspension for eutrophication shallow lakes.
基金supported by the Advanced Materials-National Science and Technology Major Project(Grant No.2025ZD0611400).
文摘Al-based TiC particle-reinforced composites with varying TiC concentrations were fabricated through semi-continuous casting.The effects of TiC particles on the alloys’microstructure,grain boundary segregation,and mechanical properties were systematically analyzed.Moreover,the mechanisms by which TiC particles contribute to grain refinement,suppression of grain boundary segregation,and enhancement of hardness and wear resistance were discussed.The results demonstrate that TiC particles act as heterogeneous nucleation sites forα-Al within the Al-Cu-Mn alloys,leading to a refinement of grain size.As the TiC particle’s content increases,the grain size of the alloy drops at first and then elevates,transitioning from coarse dendritic crystals to fine equiaxed grains.At a TiC content of 1.3wt.%,the alloy exhibits the smallest grain size,reducing from 139±42μm without TiC to 90±38μm.Beyond this concentration,grain coarsening is observed.The incorporation of TiC particles effectively mitigates Cu segregation at grain boundaries,thereby enhancing the homogeneity of the Al-Cu-Mn matrix alloys.Additionally,the addition of TiC particles promotes hardness and wear resistance.Both hardness and wear resistance exhibit an initial increase followed by a decrease with increasing TiC content from 0 to 1.8wt.%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52102198)the Key R&D and Promotion Projects of Henan Province (212102310016)+1 种基金the Initial Scientific Research Fund of Ph.D.in Anyang Institute of Technology (BSJ2021043)the Initial Scientific Research Fund of Postdoctor in Anyang Institute of Technology (BHJ2022008)。
文摘Composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)are considered to be the most promising to break through the performance and safety limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries because of their excellent electrochemical and mechanical properties.Aiming at the performance limitations of the most common polyether matrix such as poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO),a novel poly(cyclocarbonate-ether)polymer matrix was prepared by in-situ thermal curing,the weaker interaction between its C=O bond and Li^(+)can promote the rapid transport of Li^(+).Adding ionic liquid and active filler LLZTO to the matrix can synergistically reduce the crystallinity of matrix and promote the dissociation of lithium salts.In addition,a 3D functional skeleton made of polyacrylonitrile(PAN)and lithium fluoride(LiF)can greatly improve the mechanical strength of polymer matrix after cold pressing,and Li F is also conducive to interface stability.The thickness of the optimal sample(VP6L/CPL)was only 25μm,and its ionic conductivity,lithium ion transference number,and electrochemical stability window were as high as 7.17×10^(-4)S cm^(-1)(25℃),0.54 and 5.4 V,respectively,while the mechanical strength reaches 6.1 MPa,which can fully inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites.The excellent electrochemical performance and mechanical strength enable the assembled Li|VP6L/CPL|Li battery to be continuously charged for over 200 h and cycled stably for more than 2300 h,and Li|VP6L/CPL|LFP battery can be stably cycled for more than 400 and 550 cycles at 1 C(40℃)and 0.5 C(25℃),respectively.
基金We are grateful for the supports received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071076)Scientific Research Foundation of Graduate School of Southeast University(YBPY1875).
文摘Herein,self-assembled superhydrophobic composite coatings were successfully prepared using a one-step dip-coating method on different irregular parts.The fluorinated nano-SiO_(2) particles spread into a uniform layer owing to the viscosity of the composite resin.After the optimization of the process,the fabricated nanoporous-structured coating has low adhesion properties with chemical and high thermal stabilities.After baking at 250℃ for 2 h or soaking in a solution of pH=1 or pH=13 for 10 days,the coating could maintain its good superhydrophobicity.The self-ejecting effects of the condensed dewdrops and droplet bounce phenomenon indicate that the coatings can be well-distributed on components of different structures,and they have significant application prospects in irregular parts and industrial production in the near future.
基金supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China(11701168,11601144 and 11626096)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2018JJ3108,2018JJ3109 and 2018JJ4062)+1 种基金Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department(16K026 and YB2016B033)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M631403)
文摘In this paper, a new kind of alternating direction implicit （ADI） Crank-Nicolson-type orthogonal spline collocation （OSC） method is formulated for the two-dimensional frac-tional evolution equation with a weakly singular kernel arising in the theory of linear viscoelas-ticity. The novel OSC method is used for the spatial discretization, and ADI Crank-Nicolson-type method combined with the second order fractional quadrature rule are considered for thetemporal component. The stability of proposed scheme is rigourously established, and nearlyoptimal order error estimate is also derived. Numerical experiments are conducted to supportthe predicted convergence rates and also exhibit expected super-convergence phenomena.
文摘In this paper, we investigate the effect of layer thickness on the residual stresses of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cells with polyimide substrate caused by CIGS layer deposition at 400?C and then cooling down to room temperature using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Moreover, we also examined the effect of layer thickness on residual stress of CIGS solar cells after cooling down to room temperature from the hotspot temperatures of 200?C, 300?C, and 400?C. Our simulated CIGS is composed of five layers: ZnO, CdS, CIGS, Mo, and PI substrate. We were able to quantify the effect of each layer’s thickness and hotspot temperature on the average stresses of each layer for the CIGS solar cells. We found that the PI substrate layer has the most significant effect on the residual stress of CIGS solar cells. Our simulation results reveal that the stress type (tensile vs. compressive) and the magnitude of stress of the CIGS layer (main absorber layer) can be controlled by changing the thickness of the PI substrate while applying a heat to CIGS solar cells. Quantitative analysis of relationship between layer thickness and thermo-mechanical stress of thin film solar cells can help solar cell manufacturers design more robust and reliable solar cells. For example, fabricating PI layer thickness less than 17 μm can improve the performance of CIGS solar cells by nullifying the compressive residual stress in the CIGS absorber layer.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2011CBA00304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.60836001)the Research Fund from Beijing Innovation Center for Future Chip
文摘Dynamical decoupling is widely used in many quantum computing systems to combat decoherence. In a practical superconducting quantum system, imperfections can plague decoupling performance. In this work, imperfections in a superconducting qubit and its control system are modeled via modified Hamiltonian and collapse operator. A master equation simulation is carried out on the qubit under 1/f environment noise spectrum. The average dephasing rate of qubit is extracted to characterize the impact of different imperfections on the decoupling from dephasing. We find that the precision of pulse position, on–off ratio, and filtering effect are most critical. Bounded pulses have weaker impact,while variation in pulse width and qubit relaxation are insignificant. Consequently, alternative decoupling protocols, jitter mitigation, cascaded mixers, and pulse shaping can be conducive to the performance of decoupling. This work may assist the analysis and optimization of dynamical decoupling on noisy superconducting quantum systems.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.11934010,U1801661,and 12174329)the Zhejiang Province Program for Science and Technology(Grant No.2020C01019)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2021FZZX001-02)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2019M660137)
文摘When there is a certain amount of field inhomogeneity,the biased ferrimagnetic crystal can exhibit the higher-order magnetostatic(HMS)mode in addition to the uniform-precession Kittel mode.In cavity magnonics,we show the nonlinearity and heating-induced frequency shifts of the Kittel mode and HMS mode in a yttrium-iron-garnet(YIG)sphere.When the Kittel mode is driven to generate a certain number of excitations,the temperature of the whole YIG sample rises and the HMS mode can display an induced frequency shift,and vice versa.This cross effect provides a new method to study the magnetization dynamics and paves a way for novel cavity magnonic devices by including the heating effect as an operational degree of freedom.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC1308604)the Shanghai Program for Innovative Research Team in Universities,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81802903,81672820,81772563,81930074 and 81872356)+2 种基金the NSFC Program of International Cooperation and Exchanges(No.81120108016)the National Key Basic Research Program of China(No.2013CB910500 and 2014CB542101)China National Key Projects for Infectious Disease(No.2012ZX10002-012).
文摘Enolase 2(ENO2)is a key glycolytic enzyme in the metabolic process of glycolysis,but its potential function in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)is unclear.In this study,we observed a significant overexpression of ENO2 in PDAC tissues,and its expression was correlated with metastasis and poor prognosis in PDAC patients.K394 was identified as a major acetylation site in ENO2 that regulates its enzymatic activity,cell metabolism and PDAC progression.Knockdown of ENO2 suppressed tumor growth and liver metastasis in PDAC.Re-expression of wild-type(WT)ENO2,but not the K394 acetylation mimetic mutant,could reverse the decreased tumor malignancy.We further characterized histone deacetylase 3(HDAC3)and P300/CBP-associated factor(PCAF)as the potential deacetylase and acetyltransferase for ENO2,respectively.HDAC3-mediated deacetylation was shown to lead to ENO2 activation and enhancement of glycolysis.Importantly,insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1)was found to decrease K394 acetylation and stimulate ENO2 activity in a dose-and time-dependent manner.The PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway facilitated the phosphorylation of HDAC3 on S424,which promoted K394 deacetylation and activation of ENO2.Linsitinib,an oral small-molecule inhibitor of IGF-1R,could inhibit IGF-1-induced ENO2 deacetylation by HDAC3 and the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.Furthermore,linsitinib showed a different effect on the growth and metastasis of PDAC depending on the overexpression of WT versus K394-mutant ENO2.Our results reveal a novel mechanism by which acetylation negatively regulates ENO2 activity in the metastasis of PDAC by modulating glycolysis.Blockade of IGF-1-induced ENO2 deacetylation represents a promising strategy to prevent the development of PDAC.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81974391,82072806,and 82173265)the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Youths(No.8200100057)+6 种基金Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(No.19XD1405100)Clinical Research Plan of SHDC(No.SHDC2020CR4025)Shanghai“Rising Stars of Medical Talent”Youth Development Program:Youth Medical Talents-Specialist Program(Xiuwu Pan)Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.20204Y0042)Technology Project of Jiading District Health System(No.2019-QN-03)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.20ZR1470500)Hospital Funded Clinical Research,Xinhua Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine(No.21XHDB06).
文摘Dear editor,Patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC)potentially have a high recurrence rate of more than 40%[1].Patients receive radical or partial nephrectomy,sometimes assisted by targeted therapies or/and immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs),to improve overall survival(OS)[2].Large-cohort studies and large-scale human tissue sequencing have provided a series of molecular subtyping methods for precision medicine-based ccRCC risk stratification and therapeutic regimens,such as ClearCode34,the prognostic risk predictor[3],and seven subsets for ICI and angiogenesis blockade outcomes[4].However,these subtyping results are all based on human genomes without including the host microbiota,which may be non-negligible genome components.
基金Supported by the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71931004)the State Key Program in the Ma jor Research Plan of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.91546202)。
文摘Length-biased data are encountered in many fields,including economics,engineering and epidemiological cohort studies.There are two main challenges in the analysis of such data:the assumption of independent censoring is violated and the assumed model for the underlying population is no longer satisfied for the observed data.In this paper,a proportional mean residual life varyingcoefficient model for length-biased data is considered and a local pseudo likelihood method is proposed for estimating the coefficient functions in the model.Asymptotic properties are investigated for the proposed estimators.The finite sample performance of the proposed methodology is demonstrated by simulation studies.Finally,the method is applied to a real data set concerning the Academy Awards.
文摘Introduction:Nontuberculous mycobacteria(NTM)and Mycobacterium tuberculosis(MTB)share significant genomic similarity,enabling NTM to induce protective immune responses against MTB infection.This characteristic has led to their increasing application in tuberculosis(TB)vaccine development.This study evaluated the immunological properties of a Mycobacterium intracellulare(Mit)strain to provide scientific evidence for the development of novel TB vaccines.Methods:Whole-cell proteins were extracted from the Mit strain CHPC 1.5701 and used to establish a mouse immunization model.Key antibody and cytokine parameters were measured to assess immune responses.Additionally,a subcutaneous air pouch model was developed on the dorsal surface of mice to evaluate neutrophil recruitment capacity.Resuls:Mice in the experimental group developed high IgG antibody titers(1:921,600±446,351.3)and demonstrated a Th1-type immune response.Post-immunization serum antibodies exhibited cross-reactivity with MTB whole-cell proteins.The subcutaneous air pouch model revealed substantial neutrophil recruitment following antigen challenge.Conclusions:Mit whole-cell proteins demonstrate potent immunogenicity and cross-reactivity with MTB whole-cell proteins,suggesting potential applications in the immunoprevention and treatment of tuberculosis.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(11905162,12035008,12075097,12075123,12090060,12090064,12105248,12135006,12175039,12205227,12205312,12205387,12205171,12235008,12321005,12235001,12305094,12305115,12335005,12375091,12375094,12375096,11975129,12375194,12447167,12475094,12475101,12475106,12475111,12425506,12375101,12405119,12405101,12505121,12135007,12175218,12075213,12335005,12175243,12533001,12125503,12305103,12505120,12575099,12505122,12342502,12575106,12147214,W2432006,W2441004)the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFA1610603)+22 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M732255,2025M773403,GZC20231613)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20210201)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan(Distinguished Young Scholars of Henan Province)(242300421046)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2025ZNSFSC0880)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2020B0301030008)the Department of Science and Technology of Shandong province(tsqn202312052,2024HWYQ-005)the Startup Research Fund of Henan Academy of Sciences(20251820001)the Excellent Young Talents Program of Wuhan University of Technology(40122102)the research program of the Wuhan University of Technology(3120625397,2020IB024)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JZ2023HGTB0222,WUT:2022IVA052)the Excellent Scholar Project of Southeast University(Class A)the Big Data Computing Center of Southeast University,National Science and Technology Council,the Ministry of Education(Higher Education Sprout Project NTU-114L104022-1)the Center for Theoretical Sciences of Taiwan,and Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology Development(NAFOSTED)(103.01-2023.50)the Research Office of the University of the Witwatersrand and South African Department of Science and Innovation through the SA-CERN programthe self-determined research funds of Central China Normal University from the colleges'basic research and operation of MOE(CCNU24AI003)SJTU Double First Class start-up fund(WF220442604)the Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(2021KJXX-47)the Slovenian Research Agency under the research core funding No.P1-0035,the research grants J1-3013,N1-0253,CONICET,ANPCyT under project(PICT-2021-00374)Higher Education Sprout Project(NTU-114L104022-1)KIAS Individual Grants(PG086002)at the Korea Institute for Advanced Study,FAPESP(2021/09547-9)the Slovenian Research Agency under the research core funding(P1-0035)research grants J1-3013,N1-0253the bilateral project Proteus PR-12696/Projet 50194VC。
文摘I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY next-generation,high-intensity electron-positron collider"Higgs factory",such as the Circular Electron-Positron Collider(CEPC),is among the highest priorities for the global high-energy collider physics community.The CEPC can provide unprecedented opportunities for making fundamental discoveries and providing decisive insights in the quest for a"New Standard Model(SM)"of nature's fundamental interactions.The CEPC could:·Identify the origin of matter,especially the mechanism related to the first-order phase transition in the early Universe,which could produce a detectable gravitational wave signal.
