Micrometer-sized,irregularly shaped Ti particles(0.5wt%and 1.0wt%)were mixed with an Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix powder,and a novel Ti-modified Al-Si-Mg-Zr aluminum alloy was subsequently fabricated via laser-powder bed fusion...Micrometer-sized,irregularly shaped Ti particles(0.5wt%and 1.0wt%)were mixed with an Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix powder,and a novel Ti-modified Al-Si-Mg-Zr aluminum alloy was subsequently fabricated via laser-powder bed fusion(L-PBF).The results demonstrated that the introduction of Ti particles promoted the formation of near-fully equiaxed grains in the alloy owing to the strong grain refinement of the primary(Al,Si)3(Ti,Zr)nanoparticles.Furthermore,the presence of(Al,Si)3(Ti,Zr)nanoparticles inhibited the decomposition of Si-rich cell boundaries and the precipitation of Si nanoparticles in theα-Al cells.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS),and elongation of the asbuilt 0.5wt%Ti(0.5Ti)alloy were(468±11),(350±1)MPa,and(10.0±1.4)%,respectively,which are comparable to those of the L-PBF Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix alloy and significantly higher than those of traditional L-PBF Al-Si-Mg alloys.After direct aging treatment at 150°C,the precipitation of secondary nanoparticles notably enhanced the strength of the 0.5Ti alloy.Specifically,the 0.5Ti alloy achieved a maximum UTS of(479±11)MPa and YS of(376±10)MPa.At 250°C,the YS of the L-PBF Ti/Al-Si-Mg-Zr alloy was higher than that of the L-PBF Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix alloy due to the retention of Si-rich cell boundaries,indicating a higher thermal stability.As the aging temperature was increased to 300°C,the dissolution of Si-rich cell boundaries,desolvation of solid-solution elements,and coarsening of nanoprecipitates led to a decrease in the UTS and YS of the alloy to below 300 and 200 MPa,respectively.However,the elongation increased significantly.展开更多
Oxysulfide semiconductors are promising photocatalysts for visible light-driven water splitting.For a widely studied narrow-bandgap Sm_(2)Ti_(2)O_(5)S_(2)(STOS),limited bulk charge separation and slow surface reaction...Oxysulfide semiconductors are promising photocatalysts for visible light-driven water splitting.For a widely studied narrow-bandgap Sm_(2)Ti_(2)O_(5)S_(2)(STOS),limited bulk charge separation and slow surface reaction heavily restrict its photocatalytic performance.Here,well-crystallized STOS oxysulfide nanosheets,synthesized by a flux-assisted solid-state reaction,were proved to show prominent facet-oriented charge transport property,in which photogenerated electrons migrated to{101}planes and holes to{001}planes of each particle.Hydrogen evolution cocatalysts were therefore precisely positioned on the electron-rich facets to boost the water reduction reaction.In particular,in-situ formation of a Ptshell@Ircore core-shell structure on the electron-rich{101}facets and an IrO_(2) on the hole-accumulated{001}facets greatly assisted the sacrificial photocatalytic H_(2) production over STOS,resulting in an apparent quantum yield as high as 35.9%at 420 nm.By using the highly-active STOS as H_(2) evolution photocatalyst,a Mo:BiVO_(4) as oxygen evolution photocatalyst,and a[Co(bpy)_(3)]^(2+/3+)as redox shuttle,a Z-Scheme overall water splitting system was constructed to achieve a solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 0.175%.This work not only elucidates the facet-dependent charge transfer mechanism on STOS but also proposes an ideal strategy for enhancing its photocatalytic performance.展开更多
The utilization of nanostructures with diverse geometric shapes is essential for manipulating the energy of electromagnetic(EM) fields and achieving various applications in optics, such as nanofocusing. The plasmonic ...The utilization of nanostructures with diverse geometric shapes is essential for manipulating the energy of electromagnetic(EM) fields and achieving various applications in optics, such as nanofocusing. The plasmonic cone structure is highly representative in the field of nanofocusing applications, effectively guiding EM field energy to the tip of the cone and resulting in high local electric field and temperature effects. In certain chemical catalytic applications, an elevated temperature and a larger surface area may be required to enhance catalysis reactions. Here, we propose a hollow gold nanocone structure that can achieve higher temperature both at the tip and within its hollow region under the excitation of an EM field.Through rigorous finite element method(FEM) simulations, we investigated the EM field and temperature distribution of the hollow cone at various cone angles and identified those angles that yield higher local temperatures. Additionally, the analysis of the scattering cross section of hollow cones reveals that the presence of electric dipole component of the EM field corresponds to Fabry–Perot-like(FP-like) resonance in short wavelengths(600 nm–1200 nm), which predominantly contributes to the temperature localization. These findings provide novel insights into utilizing conical nanostructures for applications such as catalysis.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate and analyze the actual efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures.Methods:From March 2023 to March 2024,46 patients with old unstable o...Objective:To evaluate and analyze the actual efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures.Methods:From March 2023 to March 2024,46 patients with old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures in our hospital were included in this study.They were divided into the conventional group and the observation group based on treatment differences,with 23 patients in each group.The conventional group received conservative drug therapy,while the observation group underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty.The following indicators were compared and analyzed between the two groups:clinical treatment effect and improvement in physical function indicators.Results:The treatment efficiency of the observation group was 95.65%(22/23),while that of the conventional group was 69.57%(16/23).There was a significant difference between the groups,and the treatment effect of the observation group was significantly better(P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of physical status,daily living ability,functional independence,and life obstacles in the observation group were(89.33±4.08),(88.72±4.08),(90.41±2.89),(72.35±3.22),respectively,while those in the conventional group were(68.54±4.21),(67.42±4.11),(73.48±2.75),(72.35±3.22).There was a significant difference between the groups,and the improvement in physical function indicators in the observation group was more pronounced(P<0.05).Conclusion:For patients with old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures,the basic value of percutaneous vertebroplasty is significant.It can not only improve clinical efficacy and safety but also promote the gradual recovery of patients'physical function indicators.It is recommended for clinical reference and practical application.展开更多
Electromagnetic wave absorption materials featuring small thicknesses and wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)are highly required for next-generation portable devices,wearable electronics,and blooming military app...Electromagnetic wave absorption materials featuring small thicknesses and wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)are highly required for next-generation portable devices,wearable electronics,and blooming military applications.However,traditional EM particle absorbents,such as carbon-based,mag-netic metal-based,and MXene-based materials are always visible black,which severely hinders their uti-lization as microwave-stealth smart window alternatives.Therefore,it is a critical challenge to fabricate flexible windows simultaneously possessing high optical transmittance and excellent EM wave absorption properties.Herein,we prepared a transparent wood composite with an optical transmittance value of more than-83%through a delignification and polymer composite immersion method.The delignification process could remove the light-absorbing lignin component,and the transparent woods were realized by immersing the delignified wood into refractive-index-matched pre-polymerized acrylamide(AM)in-cluding minor silver nanowires,carbon nanotubes,and reduced graphene oxides.In addition,due to the presence of numerous polarization centers originating from hydrophilic functional groups and conductive fillers,the transparent wood composite showed superior EM absorption performance,and EAB can reach 9.5 GHz,almost occupying the whole X band(8.2-12.4 GHz)and Ku band(12.4-18 GHz)at a thickness of 2.0 mm.Furthermore,the transparent wood presented a great insulative thermal performance with a low thermal conductivity of 0.45 W m^(−1)K^(−1)(half of common glass).The developed transparent wood com-posites offered significant potential as smart energy-efficient windows with the expectation to survive military equipment and alleviate EM pollution.展开更多
Oxynitride semiconductors are promising photocatalyst materials for visible light-driven water splitting,while the synthesis of well crystalized oxynitride still remains challenge.In present work,narrow-bandgap TaON n...Oxynitride semiconductors are promising photocatalyst materials for visible light-driven water splitting,while the synthesis of well crystalized oxynitride still remains challenge.In present work,narrow-bandgap TaON nanoparticles are synthesized via heating a vacuum-sealed mixture of KTaO_(3),Ta and NH_(4)Cl.This method possesses multiple advantages in terms of lower calcination parameter,higher N conversion efficiency and superior photocatalytic activity in comparison with the traditional thermal ammonolysis using NH_(3) gas as a nitrogen source.Through the analysis of intermediates produced upon the elevation of heating temperature,a gas-solid-phase reaction between TaCl_(5) and Ta_(2)O_(5) is demonstrated as the final step,which is conducive to decreasing thermal energy barrier and accelerating nitridation process.Precise control of preparation conditions,including calcination temperature and duration,allows for the regulation of surface O/N ratio of TaON particles to unity,resulting in optimized photocat-alytic activity.Photoelectrochemical assessment and intensity modulated photocurrent spectroscopy provide convincing evidence for improved charge transfer effciency of photoexcited holes at TaON surface.A Z-scheme overall water splitting is accomplished by employing the TaON as an effective oxygen evolution photocatalyst,SrTiO_(3):Rh as a hydrogen evolution photocatalyst,and reduced graphene oxide(rGO)as a solid-state electron mediator.This work presents a promising strategy for the synthesis of high-quality oxynitride materials in application to photocatalytic water splitting.展开更多
In this paper,a kind of Wire Mesh Casing Treatment(WMCT)is proposed to improve the stable operating range of the compressor.In contrast to the traditional circumferential groove,as for WMCT,a layer of wire mesh is lai...In this paper,a kind of Wire Mesh Casing Treatment(WMCT)is proposed to improve the stable operating range of the compressor.In contrast to the traditional circumferential groove,as for WMCT,a layer of wire mesh is laid on the surface of the circumferential groove.Parametric studies were conducted on the low-speed axial flow compressor,including the groove width,axial location,and mesh count.The optimum axial location for WMCT is related to its groove width.A higher wire mesh count results in a smaller compressor stall margin improvement.Steady simulations were carried out to study the effect of WMCT on the flow structure of the compressor.The wire mesh in the WMCT has a certain flow resistance,which restricts the flow into and out of the groove.Due to the WMCT,the flow parameter in the tip region of the rotor is less sensitive to changes in the operating conditions of the compressor.The WMCT causes the rotor tip blade loading to shift backward,inhibiting the formation of spill forward of the leakage flow,and thus improving the stability of the compressor.The flow resistance on the groove surface is a new degree-of-freedom for the casing treatment designer.展开更多
We investigate the non-Hermitian effects on quantum diffusion in a kicked rotor model where the complex kicking potential is quasi-periodically modulated in the time domain.The synthetic space with arbitrary dimension...We investigate the non-Hermitian effects on quantum diffusion in a kicked rotor model where the complex kicking potential is quasi-periodically modulated in the time domain.The synthetic space with arbitrary dimension can be created by incorporating incommensurate frequencies in the quasi-periodical modulation.In the Hermitian case,strong kicking induces the chaotic diffusion in the four-dimension momentum space characterized by linear growth of mean energy.We find that the quantum coherence in deep non-Hermitian regime can effectively suppress the chaotic diffusion and hence result in the emergence of dynamical localization.Moreover,the extent of dynamical localization is dramatically enhanced by increasing the non-Hermitian parameter.Interestingly,the quasi-energies become complex when the non-Hermitian parameter exceeds a certain threshold value.The quantum state will finally evolve to a quasi-eigenstate for which the imaginary part of its quasi-energy is large most.The exponential localization length decreases with the increase of the non-Hermitian parameter,unveiling the underlying mechanism of the enhancement of the dynamical localization by nonHermiticity.展开更多
This paper presents the evaluation of the potential aggregate source for pavement construction in Pakistan. Recently the demand for construction materials has been increased significantly due to the establishment of t...This paper presents the evaluation of the potential aggregate source for pavement construction in Pakistan. Recently the demand for construction materials has been increased significantly due to the establishment of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Projects. Therefore, it is essential to look for new resources of construction materials along with the CPEC routes in consideration of this increasing demand. In this context, a Physical and Mechanical characterization investigation is carried out on the Permian Wargal Limestone from Zaluch Nala, Salt Range to explore their potential to utilize as construction materials. The studied samples have tolerable values for all standard engineering parameters, proposed by various national and international agencies such as AASHTO, ASTM, BS, and NHA. Furthermore, as a performance indicator of aggregate overall quality, the evaluated mechanical qualities were integrated into a single characteristic, Toughness Index (TI). The TI values also suggested that the Permian Wargal limestone aggregates meet international quality standards for pavement construction. On the basis of geotechnical testing and Toughness Index (TI), the late Permian Wargal limestone, Zaluch Nala, Salt Range, is strongly recommended as a potential aggregate resource for mega projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other construction projects.展开更多
An improved soft template method to prepare sulfhydryl functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles is proposed. It is shown that the prepared nanoparticles maintain a relatively uniform spherical structure with a p...An improved soft template method to prepare sulfhydryl functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles is proposed. It is shown that the prepared nanoparticles maintain a relatively uniform spherical structure with a particle size range of 20<span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">-</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">30</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">nm and a large specific surface area of about 926</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">m<sup>2</sup>/g. The sample is used to absorb heavy metal Cadmium ions (Cd<sup>2+</sup>) in water. The experimental results show that the sulfhydryl functionalized mesoporous silica is sensitive to Cadmium ions and has good selectivity. The detection limit can be estimated to be as low as 1.35</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">μg/L.</span>展开更多
CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy(HEA)has attracted extensive attention due to its excellent corrosion resistance,but the low strength limits its engineering application prospects.In order to develop CoCrFeNi based HEAs wit...CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy(HEA)has attracted extensive attention due to its excellent corrosion resistance,but the low strength limits its engineering application prospects.In order to develop CoCrFeNi based HEAs with high strength,ductility and corrosion resistance,the effects of Zr content on the microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of heterogeneous CoCrFeNiZr_(x)(x=0,0.25,0.5 and 1)HEAs were investigated in this work.The results indicate that the increase of Zr content can significantly affect the phase stability of the alloy,and promote the formation of intermetallic compounds(Ni_(7)Zr_(2)and/or Laves phase)and the transformation of solid solution from face-centered cubic(FCC)structure(x=0,0.25 and 0.5)to body-centered cubic(BCC)structure(x=1).Reasonable control of the Zr content can endow the alloy excellent comprehensive properties.Especially,for CoCrFeNiZr_(0.25) alloy,composed of FCC matrix and a small amount of Ni_(7)Zr_(2)phases,the yield strength(~655 MPa)is increased by nearly four times higher than that of Zr-free alloy,and it also has good ductility(fracture stain>50%).Meanwhile,the corrosion resistance of CoCrFeNiZr_(0.25) alloy is better than that of SS304.The EIS results show that the addition of Zr reduces the stability of the passive film on the alloy,which can be related to the content of the beneficial oxide in the passive film and the thickness of the passive film through XPS analysis.Moreover,the work functions of different phases in CoCrFeNiZr_(x)alloys were obtained by firstprinciples calculations,which further confirmed the selective corrosion mechanism of the CoCrFeNiZr_(x) alloy combining the experimental results.展开更多
The effect of Al content(0.035 wt%,0.5 wt%,1 wt%,and 2 wt%)on the composition change of steel and slag as well as inclusion transformation of high manganese steel after it has equilibrated with Ca O-Si O_(2)-Al_(2)O_(...The effect of Al content(0.035 wt%,0.5 wt%,1 wt%,and 2 wt%)on the composition change of steel and slag as well as inclusion transformation of high manganese steel after it has equilibrated with Ca O-Si O_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3)-Mg O slag was studied using the method of slag/steel reaction.The experimental results showed that as the initial content of Al increased from 0.035 wt%to 2 wt%,Al gradually replaced Mn to react with Si O_(2)in slag to avoid the loss of Mn due to the reaction;this process caused both Al_(2)O_(3)in slag and Si in steel to increase while Si O_(2)and Mn O in slag to reduce.In addition,the type of inclusions also evolved as the initial Al content increased.The evolution route of inclusions was Mn O→Mn O-Al_(2)O_(3)-Mg O→Mg O→Mn O-Ca O-Al_(2)O_(3)-Mg O and Mn O-Ca O-Mg O.The shape of inclusions evolved from spherical to irregular,became faceted,and finally transformed to spherical.The average size of inclusions presented a trend that was increasing first and then decreasing.The transformation mechanism of inclusions was explored.As the initial content of Al increased,Mg and Ca were reduced from top slag into molten steel in sequence,which consequently caused the transformation of inclusions.展开更多
Biotrickling filters(BTFs) for hydrophobic chlorobenzene(CB) purification are limited by mass transfer and biodegradation. The CB mass transfer rate could be improved by 150 mg/L rhamnolipids. This study evaluated the...Biotrickling filters(BTFs) for hydrophobic chlorobenzene(CB) purification are limited by mass transfer and biodegradation. The CB mass transfer rate could be improved by 150 mg/L rhamnolipids. This study evaluated the combined use of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) to enhance biodegradation in a BTF over 35 day. The effects of these trace elements were analysed under different inlet concentrations(250, 600, 900, and 1200 mg/L) and empty bed residence times(EBRTs;60, 45, and 32 sec). Batch experiments showed that the promoting effects of Fe^(3+)/Zn^(2+) on microbial growth and metabolism were highest for 3 mg/L Fe^(3+) and 2 mg/L Zn^(2+), followed by 2 mg/L Zn^(2+), and lowest at 3 mg/L Fe^(3+). Compared to BTF in the absence of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+), the average CB elimination capacity and removal efficiency in the presence of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) increased from 61.54 to 65.79 g/(m 3 hr) and from 80.93% to 89.37%, respectively, at an EBRT of 60 sec. The average removal efficiency at EBRTs of 60, 45, and 32 sec increased by 2.89%, 5.63%, and 11.61%, respectively. The chemical composition(proteins(PN), polysaccharides(PS)) and functional groups of the biofilm were analysed at 60, 81, and 95 day. Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) significantly enhanced PN and PS secretion, which may have promoted CB adsorption and biodegradation. High-throughput sequencing revealed the promoting effect of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) on bacterial populations. The combination of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) with rhamnolipids was an efficient method for improving CB biodegradation in BTFs.展开更多
A large-scale test bed(LWH=6 m×3 m×2.8 m)instrumented with various sensors is used to examine the effects of rainfall infiltration and evaporation on the deformation and failure of cracked soil slopes,taking...A large-scale test bed(LWH=6 m×3 m×2.8 m)instrumented with various sensors is used to examine the effects of rainfall infiltration and evaporation on the deformation and failure of cracked soil slopes,taking the Anhui area along the Yangtze River as a field example.The results indicate that(1)during rainfall,the soil around the shallow shrinkage fissures attains transient saturation,and the attendant decrease of matric suction is the primary cause of the shallow slope failure;(2)slope deformation continues during post-rainfall evaporation;(3)if a period of evaporation is followed by heavy rainfall,soil creep is concentrated near the deepest cracks,and two zones of steep gradients in pore pressure form at the crest and toe of the slope.Finally,a saturated zone forms near each crack base and gradually enlarges,eventually forming a continuous saturated layer that induces the slope instability or failure.展开更多
Here,this work presents an air-stable ultrabright inverted organic lightemitting device(OLED)by using zinc ionchelated polyethylenimine(PEI)as electron injection layer.The zinc chelation is demonstrated to increase th...Here,this work presents an air-stable ultrabright inverted organic lightemitting device(OLED)by using zinc ionchelated polyethylenimine(PEI)as electron injection layer.The zinc chelation is demonstrated to increase the conductivity of the PEI by three orders of magnitude and passivate the polar amine groups.With these physicochemical properties,the inverted OLED shows a record-high external quantum efficiency of 10.0% at a high brightness of 45,610 cd m^(-2) and can deliver a maximum brightness of 121,865 cd m^(-2).Besides,the inverted OLED is also demonstrated to possess an excellent air stability(humidity,35%)with a half-brightness operating time of 541 h@1000 cd m^(-2) without any protection nor encapsulation.展开更多
More than 3 years have passed since the outbreak of COVID-19 and yet, the origin of the causal virus SARS-CoV-2 remains unknown. We examined the evolutionary trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing non-redundant genome ...More than 3 years have passed since the outbreak of COVID-19 and yet, the origin of the causal virus SARS-CoV-2 remains unknown. We examined the evolutionary trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing non-redundant genome sets classified based on six closely linked mutations. The results indicated that SARS-CoV-2 emerged in February 2019 or earlier and evolved into three main haplotypes (GL, DS, and DL) before May 2019, which then continued to evolve in parallel. The dominant haplotype GL had spread worldwide in the summer (May to July) of 2019 and then evolved into virulent strains in December 2019 that triggered the global pandemic, whereas haplotypes DL and DS arrived in China in October 2019 and caused the epidemic in China in December 2019. Therefore, haplotype GL neither originated in China nor from the viral strains that caused the epidemic in China. Accordingly, considering data solely from China would be inadequate to reveal the mysterious origin of SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing the necessity of global cooperation.展开更多
Automated control and calibration are important components in industrial process and in artificial intelligence system and robotics.In order to solve the problem of contact high-temperature strain precision measuremen...Automated control and calibration are important components in industrial process and in artificial intelligence system and robotics.In order to solve the problem of contact high-temperature strain precision measurement,this paper established an automatic calibration device for high-temperature strain gauges.The temperature of the high-temperature furnace is automatically controlled by the temperature control device.The electric cylinder is driven by the servo motor to apply the load to the calibration beam.The output signal of the high-temperature strain gauge,the thermocouple signal,and the displacement signal of the grating ruler are collected at the same time.The deformation measurement results obtained after temperature correction are used to calculate the theoretical mechanical strain,which are fed back to control the loading action to complete the automatic calibration process.Based on the above calibration device,the hightemperature strain measurement accuracy correction software is developed to calibrate the high-temperature strain gauge with multiparameters,and the curves of sensitivity coefficient,thermal output,zero drift,and creep characteristics with temperature are obtained,and a strain measurement accuracy compensation model is established.The high-temperature strain measurement experiment is carried out to verify that the modified model can meet the requirements in each temperature range.展开更多
Brandisia hancei(Paulowniaceae)is a widely distributed shrub in karst regions in southwestern China.Its seeds have a membranous wing,and they mature just before the rainy season begins.To assess the effect of the wing...Brandisia hancei(Paulowniaceae)is a widely distributed shrub in karst regions in southwestern China.Its seeds have a membranous wing,and they mature just before the rainy season begins.To assess the effect of the wing on seed dispersal and germination of B.hancei,we measured the dispersal distance at varying wind speeds and release heights,falling duration from different release heights,floating duration on still water,rates of imbibition of water,and drying and soil adherence to seeds.Germination experiments were conducted on intact and de-winged seeds immediately after harvest.The wing increased the falling duration in still air and the floating ability on water.Dispersal distance of winged and de-winged seeds did not differ at a wind speed of 2.8 m s1,but at 3.6 and 4.0 m s1 dispersal distances were greater for de-winged than for winged seeds.Seed wing had little effect of absorption and retention of water,but significantly increased soil adherence to the seeds.Mature seeds were non-dormant and germinated to over 90%with a mean germination time of about 10 days.By combining the environmental conditions in karst habitat with the seed traits of B.hancei,we conclude that dispersal and germination of winged seeds are adapted to the precipitation seasonality in heterogeneous habitats absence of soil.展开更多
Integrating nanowires with nonuniform diameter and random spatial distribution into an array can afford unconventional and additional means for modulating optical response.However,experimental realization of such a na...Integrating nanowires with nonuniform diameter and random spatial distribution into an array can afford unconventional and additional means for modulating optical response.However,experimental realization of such a nanowire array is quite challenging.In this work,we propose a new fabrication strategy which takes advantage of ion track technology,via sequential swift heavy ion irradiation and ion track etching.Based on this strategy,we unprecedentedly realize nanowire arrays,using gold as an example,with gradient and programmable diameters in a controlled manner.We further demonstrate that such nanowire arrays can support broadband,tunable,and enhanced plasmonic responses.We believe that our new type of nanowire arrays will find great potential in applications such as light management and optoelectronic devices.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52001140 and 52475361).
文摘Micrometer-sized,irregularly shaped Ti particles(0.5wt%and 1.0wt%)were mixed with an Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix powder,and a novel Ti-modified Al-Si-Mg-Zr aluminum alloy was subsequently fabricated via laser-powder bed fusion(L-PBF).The results demonstrated that the introduction of Ti particles promoted the formation of near-fully equiaxed grains in the alloy owing to the strong grain refinement of the primary(Al,Si)3(Ti,Zr)nanoparticles.Furthermore,the presence of(Al,Si)3(Ti,Zr)nanoparticles inhibited the decomposition of Si-rich cell boundaries and the precipitation of Si nanoparticles in theα-Al cells.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS),and elongation of the asbuilt 0.5wt%Ti(0.5Ti)alloy were(468±11),(350±1)MPa,and(10.0±1.4)%,respectively,which are comparable to those of the L-PBF Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix alloy and significantly higher than those of traditional L-PBF Al-Si-Mg alloys.After direct aging treatment at 150°C,the precipitation of secondary nanoparticles notably enhanced the strength of the 0.5Ti alloy.Specifically,the 0.5Ti alloy achieved a maximum UTS of(479±11)MPa and YS of(376±10)MPa.At 250°C,the YS of the L-PBF Ti/Al-Si-Mg-Zr alloy was higher than that of the L-PBF Al-Si-Mg-Zr matrix alloy due to the retention of Si-rich cell boundaries,indicating a higher thermal stability.As the aging temperature was increased to 300°C,the dissolution of Si-rich cell boundaries,desolvation of solid-solution elements,and coarsening of nanoprecipitates led to a decrease in the UTS and YS of the alloy to below 300 and 200 MPa,respectively.However,the elongation increased significantly.
文摘Oxysulfide semiconductors are promising photocatalysts for visible light-driven water splitting.For a widely studied narrow-bandgap Sm_(2)Ti_(2)O_(5)S_(2)(STOS),limited bulk charge separation and slow surface reaction heavily restrict its photocatalytic performance.Here,well-crystallized STOS oxysulfide nanosheets,synthesized by a flux-assisted solid-state reaction,were proved to show prominent facet-oriented charge transport property,in which photogenerated electrons migrated to{101}planes and holes to{001}planes of each particle.Hydrogen evolution cocatalysts were therefore precisely positioned on the electron-rich facets to boost the water reduction reaction.In particular,in-situ formation of a Ptshell@Ircore core-shell structure on the electron-rich{101}facets and an IrO_(2) on the hole-accumulated{001}facets greatly assisted the sacrificial photocatalytic H_(2) production over STOS,resulting in an apparent quantum yield as high as 35.9%at 420 nm.By using the highly-active STOS as H_(2) evolution photocatalyst,a Mo:BiVO_(4) as oxygen evolution photocatalyst,and a[Co(bpy)_(3)]^(2+/3+)as redox shuttle,a Z-Scheme overall water splitting system was constructed to achieve a solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 0.175%.This work not only elucidates the facet-dependent charge transfer mechanism on STOS but also proposes an ideal strategy for enhancing its photocatalytic performance.
基金Project supported by the Science and Technology Department of Gansu Province, China (Grant No. 24RCKB011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12325511)。
文摘The utilization of nanostructures with diverse geometric shapes is essential for manipulating the energy of electromagnetic(EM) fields and achieving various applications in optics, such as nanofocusing. The plasmonic cone structure is highly representative in the field of nanofocusing applications, effectively guiding EM field energy to the tip of the cone and resulting in high local electric field and temperature effects. In certain chemical catalytic applications, an elevated temperature and a larger surface area may be required to enhance catalysis reactions. Here, we propose a hollow gold nanocone structure that can achieve higher temperature both at the tip and within its hollow region under the excitation of an EM field.Through rigorous finite element method(FEM) simulations, we investigated the EM field and temperature distribution of the hollow cone at various cone angles and identified those angles that yield higher local temperatures. Additionally, the analysis of the scattering cross section of hollow cones reveals that the presence of electric dipole component of the EM field corresponds to Fabry–Perot-like(FP-like) resonance in short wavelengths(600 nm–1200 nm), which predominantly contributes to the temperature localization. These findings provide novel insights into utilizing conical nanostructures for applications such as catalysis.
文摘Objective:To evaluate and analyze the actual efficacy of percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures.Methods:From March 2023 to March 2024,46 patients with old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures in our hospital were included in this study.They were divided into the conventional group and the observation group based on treatment differences,with 23 patients in each group.The conventional group received conservative drug therapy,while the observation group underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty.The following indicators were compared and analyzed between the two groups:clinical treatment effect and improvement in physical function indicators.Results:The treatment efficiency of the observation group was 95.65%(22/23),while that of the conventional group was 69.57%(16/23).There was a significant difference between the groups,and the treatment effect of the observation group was significantly better(P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of physical status,daily living ability,functional independence,and life obstacles in the observation group were(89.33±4.08),(88.72±4.08),(90.41±2.89),(72.35±3.22),respectively,while those in the conventional group were(68.54±4.21),(67.42±4.11),(73.48±2.75),(72.35±3.22).There was a significant difference between the groups,and the improvement in physical function indicators in the observation group was more pronounced(P<0.05).Conclusion:For patients with old unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures,the basic value of percutaneous vertebroplasty is significant.It can not only improve clinical efficacy and safety but also promote the gradual recovery of patients'physical function indicators.It is recommended for clinical reference and practical application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52301236)the Shanghai Pujiang Program(No.22PJ1401000).
文摘Electromagnetic wave absorption materials featuring small thicknesses and wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)are highly required for next-generation portable devices,wearable electronics,and blooming military applications.However,traditional EM particle absorbents,such as carbon-based,mag-netic metal-based,and MXene-based materials are always visible black,which severely hinders their uti-lization as microwave-stealth smart window alternatives.Therefore,it is a critical challenge to fabricate flexible windows simultaneously possessing high optical transmittance and excellent EM wave absorption properties.Herein,we prepared a transparent wood composite with an optical transmittance value of more than-83%through a delignification and polymer composite immersion method.The delignification process could remove the light-absorbing lignin component,and the transparent woods were realized by immersing the delignified wood into refractive-index-matched pre-polymerized acrylamide(AM)in-cluding minor silver nanowires,carbon nanotubes,and reduced graphene oxides.In addition,due to the presence of numerous polarization centers originating from hydrophilic functional groups and conductive fillers,the transparent wood composite showed superior EM absorption performance,and EAB can reach 9.5 GHz,almost occupying the whole X band(8.2-12.4 GHz)and Ku band(12.4-18 GHz)at a thickness of 2.0 mm.Furthermore,the transparent wood presented a great insulative thermal performance with a low thermal conductivity of 0.45 W m^(−1)K^(−1)(half of common glass).The developed transparent wood com-posites offered significant potential as smart energy-efficient windows with the expectation to survive military equipment and alleviate EM pollution.
基金supported by the Starting Foundation of ShanghaiTech Universitythe Double First-Class Initiative Fund of ShanghaiTech Universitythe National Natural Science Foundation of China (21972092)
文摘Oxynitride semiconductors are promising photocatalyst materials for visible light-driven water splitting,while the synthesis of well crystalized oxynitride still remains challenge.In present work,narrow-bandgap TaON nanoparticles are synthesized via heating a vacuum-sealed mixture of KTaO_(3),Ta and NH_(4)Cl.This method possesses multiple advantages in terms of lower calcination parameter,higher N conversion efficiency and superior photocatalytic activity in comparison with the traditional thermal ammonolysis using NH_(3) gas as a nitrogen source.Through the analysis of intermediates produced upon the elevation of heating temperature,a gas-solid-phase reaction between TaCl_(5) and Ta_(2)O_(5) is demonstrated as the final step,which is conducive to decreasing thermal energy barrier and accelerating nitridation process.Precise control of preparation conditions,including calcination temperature and duration,allows for the regulation of surface O/N ratio of TaON particles to unity,resulting in optimized photocat-alytic activity.Photoelectrochemical assessment and intensity modulated photocurrent spectroscopy provide convincing evidence for improved charge transfer effciency of photoexcited holes at TaON surface.A Z-scheme overall water splitting is accomplished by employing the TaON as an effective oxygen evolution photocatalyst,SrTiO_(3):Rh as a hydrogen evolution photocatalyst,and reduced graphene oxide(rGO)as a solid-state electron mediator.This work presents a promising strategy for the synthesis of high-quality oxynitride materials in application to photocatalytic water splitting.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52325602 and U2241276)the Science Center for Gas Turbine Project,China(Nos.P2022-A-Ⅱ-002-001,P2022-C-Ⅱ-001-001 and P2022-CⅡ-003-001)+1 种基金the National Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.2017-Ⅱ-0005-0018)supported by the Key Laboratory of Pre-Research Management Centre,China(No.6142702200101)。
文摘In this paper,a kind of Wire Mesh Casing Treatment(WMCT)is proposed to improve the stable operating range of the compressor.In contrast to the traditional circumferential groove,as for WMCT,a layer of wire mesh is laid on the surface of the circumferential groove.Parametric studies were conducted on the low-speed axial flow compressor,including the groove width,axial location,and mesh count.The optimum axial location for WMCT is related to its groove width.A higher wire mesh count results in a smaller compressor stall margin improvement.Steady simulations were carried out to study the effect of WMCT on the flow structure of the compressor.The wire mesh in the WMCT has a certain flow resistance,which restricts the flow into and out of the groove.Due to the WMCT,the flow parameter in the tip region of the rotor is less sensitive to changes in the operating conditions of the compressor.The WMCT causes the rotor tip blade loading to shift backward,inhibiting the formation of spill forward of the leakage flow,and thus improving the stability of the compressor.The flow resistance on the groove surface is a new degree-of-freedom for the casing treatment designer.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12065009 and 12365002)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Jiangxi Province of China(Grant Nos.20224ACB201006 and 20224BAB201023)。
文摘We investigate the non-Hermitian effects on quantum diffusion in a kicked rotor model where the complex kicking potential is quasi-periodically modulated in the time domain.The synthetic space with arbitrary dimension can be created by incorporating incommensurate frequencies in the quasi-periodical modulation.In the Hermitian case,strong kicking induces the chaotic diffusion in the four-dimension momentum space characterized by linear growth of mean energy.We find that the quantum coherence in deep non-Hermitian regime can effectively suppress the chaotic diffusion and hence result in the emergence of dynamical localization.Moreover,the extent of dynamical localization is dramatically enhanced by increasing the non-Hermitian parameter.Interestingly,the quasi-energies become complex when the non-Hermitian parameter exceeds a certain threshold value.The quantum state will finally evolve to a quasi-eigenstate for which the imaginary part of its quasi-energy is large most.The exponential localization length decreases with the increase of the non-Hermitian parameter,unveiling the underlying mechanism of the enhancement of the dynamical localization by nonHermiticity.
文摘This paper presents the evaluation of the potential aggregate source for pavement construction in Pakistan. Recently the demand for construction materials has been increased significantly due to the establishment of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Projects. Therefore, it is essential to look for new resources of construction materials along with the CPEC routes in consideration of this increasing demand. In this context, a Physical and Mechanical characterization investigation is carried out on the Permian Wargal Limestone from Zaluch Nala, Salt Range to explore their potential to utilize as construction materials. The studied samples have tolerable values for all standard engineering parameters, proposed by various national and international agencies such as AASHTO, ASTM, BS, and NHA. Furthermore, as a performance indicator of aggregate overall quality, the evaluated mechanical qualities were integrated into a single characteristic, Toughness Index (TI). The TI values also suggested that the Permian Wargal limestone aggregates meet international quality standards for pavement construction. On the basis of geotechnical testing and Toughness Index (TI), the late Permian Wargal limestone, Zaluch Nala, Salt Range, is strongly recommended as a potential aggregate resource for mega projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other construction projects.
文摘An improved soft template method to prepare sulfhydryl functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles is proposed. It is shown that the prepared nanoparticles maintain a relatively uniform spherical structure with a particle size range of 20<span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">-</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">30</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">nm and a large specific surface area of about 926</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">m<sup>2</sup>/g. The sample is used to absorb heavy metal Cadmium ions (Cd<sup>2+</sup>) in water. The experimental results show that the sulfhydryl functionalized mesoporous silica is sensitive to Cadmium ions and has good selectivity. The detection limit can be estimated to be as low as 1.35</span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="white-space:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:;" "="">μg/L.</span>
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFA0405700)the Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Major Project(No.2020ZD0011)。
文摘CoCrFeNi high entropy alloy(HEA)has attracted extensive attention due to its excellent corrosion resistance,but the low strength limits its engineering application prospects.In order to develop CoCrFeNi based HEAs with high strength,ductility and corrosion resistance,the effects of Zr content on the microstructure,mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of heterogeneous CoCrFeNiZr_(x)(x=0,0.25,0.5 and 1)HEAs were investigated in this work.The results indicate that the increase of Zr content can significantly affect the phase stability of the alloy,and promote the formation of intermetallic compounds(Ni_(7)Zr_(2)and/or Laves phase)and the transformation of solid solution from face-centered cubic(FCC)structure(x=0,0.25 and 0.5)to body-centered cubic(BCC)structure(x=1).Reasonable control of the Zr content can endow the alloy excellent comprehensive properties.Especially,for CoCrFeNiZr_(0.25) alloy,composed of FCC matrix and a small amount of Ni_(7)Zr_(2)phases,the yield strength(~655 MPa)is increased by nearly four times higher than that of Zr-free alloy,and it also has good ductility(fracture stain>50%).Meanwhile,the corrosion resistance of CoCrFeNiZr_(0.25) alloy is better than that of SS304.The EIS results show that the addition of Zr reduces the stability of the passive film on the alloy,which can be related to the content of the beneficial oxide in the passive film and the thickness of the passive film through XPS analysis.Moreover,the work functions of different phases in CoCrFeNiZr_(x)alloys were obtained by firstprinciples calculations,which further confirmed the selective corrosion mechanism of the CoCrFeNiZr_(x) alloy combining the experimental results.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China(No.TC180A6MR)China Scholarship Council and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51404020)。
文摘The effect of Al content(0.035 wt%,0.5 wt%,1 wt%,and 2 wt%)on the composition change of steel and slag as well as inclusion transformation of high manganese steel after it has equilibrated with Ca O-Si O_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3)-Mg O slag was studied using the method of slag/steel reaction.The experimental results showed that as the initial content of Al increased from 0.035 wt%to 2 wt%,Al gradually replaced Mn to react with Si O_(2)in slag to avoid the loss of Mn due to the reaction;this process caused both Al_(2)O_(3)in slag and Si in steel to increase while Si O_(2)and Mn O in slag to reduce.In addition,the type of inclusions also evolved as the initial Al content increased.The evolution route of inclusions was Mn O→Mn O-Al_(2)O_(3)-Mg O→Mg O→Mn O-Ca O-Al_(2)O_(3)-Mg O and Mn O-Ca O-Mg O.The shape of inclusions evolved from spherical to irregular,became faceted,and finally transformed to spherical.The average size of inclusions presented a trend that was increasing first and then decreasing.The transformation mechanism of inclusions was explored.As the initial content of Al increased,Mg and Ca were reduced from top slag into molten steel in sequence,which consequently caused the transformation of inclusions.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2018XKQYMS12)the Program for the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51778612 and 51974314)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20191480)。
文摘Biotrickling filters(BTFs) for hydrophobic chlorobenzene(CB) purification are limited by mass transfer and biodegradation. The CB mass transfer rate could be improved by 150 mg/L rhamnolipids. This study evaluated the combined use of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) to enhance biodegradation in a BTF over 35 day. The effects of these trace elements were analysed under different inlet concentrations(250, 600, 900, and 1200 mg/L) and empty bed residence times(EBRTs;60, 45, and 32 sec). Batch experiments showed that the promoting effects of Fe^(3+)/Zn^(2+) on microbial growth and metabolism were highest for 3 mg/L Fe^(3+) and 2 mg/L Zn^(2+), followed by 2 mg/L Zn^(2+), and lowest at 3 mg/L Fe^(3+). Compared to BTF in the absence of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+), the average CB elimination capacity and removal efficiency in the presence of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) increased from 61.54 to 65.79 g/(m 3 hr) and from 80.93% to 89.37%, respectively, at an EBRT of 60 sec. The average removal efficiency at EBRTs of 60, 45, and 32 sec increased by 2.89%, 5.63%, and 11.61%, respectively. The chemical composition(proteins(PN), polysaccharides(PS)) and functional groups of the biofilm were analysed at 60, 81, and 95 day. Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) significantly enhanced PN and PS secretion, which may have promoted CB adsorption and biodegradation. High-throughput sequencing revealed the promoting effect of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) on bacterial populations. The combination of Fe^(3+) and Zn^(2+) with rhamnolipids was an efficient method for improving CB biodegradation in BTFs.
基金the scope of the project of Anhui Province Transport Technology Progress Plan(Nos.2018030,JKKJ-2020)funded by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(Nos.1810491A24,CUG160203)the Opening Fund of the Key Laboratory of Geological Survey and Evaluation of Ministry of Education of China(No.GLAB2019 ZR05)。
文摘A large-scale test bed(LWH=6 m×3 m×2.8 m)instrumented with various sensors is used to examine the effects of rainfall infiltration and evaporation on the deformation and failure of cracked soil slopes,taking the Anhui area along the Yangtze River as a field example.The results indicate that(1)during rainfall,the soil around the shallow shrinkage fissures attains transient saturation,and the attendant decrease of matric suction is the primary cause of the shallow slope failure;(2)slope deformation continues during post-rainfall evaporation;(3)if a period of evaporation is followed by heavy rainfall,soil creep is concentrated near the deepest cracks,and two zones of steep gradients in pore pressure form at the crest and toe of the slope.Finally,a saturated zone forms near each crack base and gradually enlarges,eventually forming a continuous saturated layer that induces the slope instability or failure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61905086,62174067,62175085)Science and Technology Development Planning of Jilin Province(Project Nos.20190101024JH,20200201296JC)+1 种基金the Hong Kong Scholars Program(Project No.XJ2020028)grants from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project Nos.11300418 and 11300419).
文摘Here,this work presents an air-stable ultrabright inverted organic lightemitting device(OLED)by using zinc ionchelated polyethylenimine(PEI)as electron injection layer.The zinc chelation is demonstrated to increase the conductivity of the PEI by three orders of magnitude and passivate the polar amine groups.With these physicochemical properties,the inverted OLED shows a record-high external quantum efficiency of 10.0% at a high brightness of 45,610 cd m^(-2) and can deliver a maximum brightness of 121,865 cd m^(-2).Besides,the inverted OLED is also demonstrated to possess an excellent air stability(humidity,35%)with a half-brightness operating time of 541 h@1000 cd m^(-2) without any protection nor encapsulation.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China and the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund to J.Z.(1630052020022)by the Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Provincial of China to L.Y.(2019JDJQ0035).
文摘More than 3 years have passed since the outbreak of COVID-19 and yet, the origin of the causal virus SARS-CoV-2 remains unknown. We examined the evolutionary trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing non-redundant genome sets classified based on six closely linked mutations. The results indicated that SARS-CoV-2 emerged in February 2019 or earlier and evolved into three main haplotypes (GL, DS, and DL) before May 2019, which then continued to evolve in parallel. The dominant haplotype GL had spread worldwide in the summer (May to July) of 2019 and then evolved into virulent strains in December 2019 that triggered the global pandemic, whereas haplotypes DL and DS arrived in China in October 2019 and caused the epidemic in China in December 2019. Therefore, haplotype GL neither originated in China nor from the viral strains that caused the epidemic in China. Accordingly, considering data solely from China would be inadequate to reveal the mysterious origin of SARS-CoV-2, emphasizing the necessity of global cooperation.
文摘Automated control and calibration are important components in industrial process and in artificial intelligence system and robotics.In order to solve the problem of contact high-temperature strain precision measurement,this paper established an automatic calibration device for high-temperature strain gauges.The temperature of the high-temperature furnace is automatically controlled by the temperature control device.The electric cylinder is driven by the servo motor to apply the load to the calibration beam.The output signal of the high-temperature strain gauge,the thermocouple signal,and the displacement signal of the grating ruler are collected at the same time.The deformation measurement results obtained after temperature correction are used to calculate the theoretical mechanical strain,which are fed back to control the loading action to complete the automatic calibration process.Based on the above calibration device,the hightemperature strain measurement accuracy correction software is developed to calibrate the high-temperature strain gauge with multiparameters,and the curves of sensitivity coefficient,thermal output,zero drift,and creep characteristics with temperature are obtained,and a strain measurement accuracy compensation model is established.The high-temperature strain measurement experiment is carried out to verify that the modified model can meet the requirements in each temperature range.
基金This research was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China to Xiaoling Tian(No.31901237)it was supported by the Young Academic and Technical Leader Raising Foundation of Yunnan Province to Yongpeng Ma(No.2018HB066).
文摘Brandisia hancei(Paulowniaceae)is a widely distributed shrub in karst regions in southwestern China.Its seeds have a membranous wing,and they mature just before the rainy season begins.To assess the effect of the wing on seed dispersal and germination of B.hancei,we measured the dispersal distance at varying wind speeds and release heights,falling duration from different release heights,floating duration on still water,rates of imbibition of water,and drying and soil adherence to seeds.Germination experiments were conducted on intact and de-winged seeds immediately after harvest.The wing increased the falling duration in still air and the floating ability on water.Dispersal distance of winged and de-winged seeds did not differ at a wind speed of 2.8 m s1,but at 3.6 and 4.0 m s1 dispersal distances were greater for de-winged than for winged seeds.Seed wing had little effect of absorption and retention of water,but significantly increased soil adherence to the seeds.Mature seeds were non-dormant and germinated to over 90%with a mean germination time of about 10 days.By combining the environmental conditions in karst habitat with the seed traits of B.hancei,we conclude that dispersal and germination of winged seeds are adapted to the precipitation seasonality in heterogeneous habitats absence of soil.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U1932210,12005270,and 11975114).
文摘Integrating nanowires with nonuniform diameter and random spatial distribution into an array can afford unconventional and additional means for modulating optical response.However,experimental realization of such a nanowire array is quite challenging.In this work,we propose a new fabrication strategy which takes advantage of ion track technology,via sequential swift heavy ion irradiation and ion track etching.Based on this strategy,we unprecedentedly realize nanowire arrays,using gold as an example,with gradient and programmable diameters in a controlled manner.We further demonstrate that such nanowire arrays can support broadband,tunable,and enhanced plasmonic responses.We believe that our new type of nanowire arrays will find great potential in applications such as light management and optoelectronic devices.
