Dear Editor,The Cay2.1 channel,also known as the P/Q-type Ca^(2+) channel,is a particular type of voltage-gated Ca^(2+) channel primarily expressed on the presynaptic membrane in the brain[1].It serves as an essential...Dear Editor,The Cay2.1 channel,also known as the P/Q-type Ca^(2+) channel,is a particular type of voltage-gated Ca^(2+) channel primarily expressed on the presynaptic membrane in the brain[1].It serves as an essential part of the precisely orchestrated neurotransmitter release machinery.展开更多
Although both abscisic acid(ABA)and methyl jasmonate(MeJA)play significant roles in regulating the development and quality of grape(Vitis vinifera L.)berries,the regulatory effects and mechanisms of the combined appli...Although both abscisic acid(ABA)and methyl jasmonate(MeJA)play significant roles in regulating the development and quality of grape(Vitis vinifera L.)berries,the regulatory effects and mechanisms of the combined application of ABA and MeJA remain unclear.To further explore the optimal combination of these hormones for regulating the development of grape quality,combined ABA and MeJA treatments were carried out in this study,with‘Jumeigui’grape used as the material.The results indicated that the combined treatment of high-ABA and low-MeJA(HA+LM)increased the sugar-acid ratio,promoted the accumulation of phenolic substances in grape skins,and resulted in anthocyanin content 168.9%higher than that of the control,significantly enhancing coloration.Additionally,the combined treatment of low-ABA and low-MeJA(LA+LM)was more conducive to the accumulation of phenols in grape,especially phenolic acid and resveratrol,as the total phenolic content increased by 38.96%relative to that of the control.Moreover,the expressions of aroma-related genes were upregulated by the combined high-MeJA treatments.The combined treatment of high-ABA and high-MeJA(HA+HM)markedly increased terpene biosynthesis,followed by the LA+HM treatment,increasing the intensity of the rose flavor characteristics of the‘Jumeigui’grape.Therefore,the combination of MeJA and ABA at different concentrations had distinct effects on fruit quality and appropriate combinations can be selected according to the specific needs for the targeted metabolites.展开更多
Lignin is a significant secondary metabolite produced through the phenylpropanoid pathway.As a vital component of the plant cell wall,lignin affects various fruit characteristics,including size,seed quantity,and firmn...Lignin is a significant secondary metabolite produced through the phenylpropanoid pathway.As a vital component of the plant cell wall,lignin affects various fruit characteristics,including size,seed quantity,and firmness.In this study,we conducted comprehensive identification and phylogenetic analysis of 265 Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase(COMT)genes across ten different plant species,including Vaccinium corymbosum and four other Vaccinium species.The results reveal that VcCOMT38 is a promising structural gene for the biosynthesis of lignin in blueberry.An in vitro enzymatic assay of VcCOMT38 demonstrated that it is a special enzyme in the lignin biosynthesis pathway and prefers to use caffeic acid as a substrate over 5-hydroxyferulic acid.Transient overexpression and silencing of VcCOMT38 in Vaccinium corymbosum‘Northland’fruits demonstrated that VcCOMT38 participates in lignin biosynthesis and contributes to both an increased number of immature seeds and enhanced fruit firmness.The heterologous overexpression of VcCOMT38 in Nicotiana benthamiana revealed that this gene could increase the lignin content and the syringyl/guaiacyl(S/G)ratio,which determines the maximum monomer yield during lignin depolymerization.These results highlight VcCOMT38 as a crucial gene in lignin biosynthesis and its potential for improving lignin production in industry through genetically modified woody plants.展开更多
The development of ZnO-based composites with high charge separation and effective inhibition of toxic by-products is admirable for effective photocatalysis of nitrogen oxides(NO_(x))oxidation.In this study,carbon quan...The development of ZnO-based composites with high charge separation and effective inhibition of toxic by-products is admirable for effective photocatalysis of nitrogen oxides(NO_(x))oxidation.In this study,carbon quan-tum dots(CQDs)/ZnO hollow microspheres,synthesized through a rapid microwave-assisted method,achievedover a 30-fold higher NO_(x) removal efficiency compared to ZnO,with complete inhibition of NO_(2) by-products andgood durability.The enhanced photocatalytic activity was ascribed to the unique role of CQDs,as revealed byin-situ photoelectric techniques.Results demonstrated that the electron directional migration from ZnO to CQDsat the composite interface accounts for the enhanced charge separation.Active free radicals for NO_(x) oxidationwere identified,and in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy analysis elucidated theconversion pathways of NO_(x) oxidation under visible light irradiation.This work sheds light on the mechanismsof electron transfer and charge separation at the composite interface,offering guidance for designing superiorZnO-based photocatalysts for complete NO_(x) removal.展开更多
目的分析妊娠期高血压疾病(hypertensive disorder of pregnancy,HDP)患者血清Fibulin-3、细胞因子信号传导负调控因子(suppressor of cytokine signaling,SOCS-3)浓度对妊娠结局的预测价值。方法收集2022年1月至2024年1月新疆医科大学...目的分析妊娠期高血压疾病(hypertensive disorder of pregnancy,HDP)患者血清Fibulin-3、细胞因子信号传导负调控因子(suppressor of cytokine signaling,SOCS-3)浓度对妊娠结局的预测价值。方法收集2022年1月至2024年1月新疆医科大学第一附属医院收治的342例HDP患者作为观察组,根据患者妊娠结局分为妊娠良好组(n=192)和妊娠不良组(n=150)。另选取同期在本院产检正常的妊娠孕妇(n=300)作为对照组。对各组受试者进行资料收集并比较其差异,采用酶联免疫吸附试验(enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)检测血清中Fibulin-3、SOCS-3的浓度。采用Spearman法分析血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度与HDP孕妇妊娠结局之间的相关性;采用Logistic分析对影响HDP患者妊娠结局的因素进行分析;绘制受试者工作特征曲线(receiver operating characteristic curve,ROC)评估血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度对HDP患者妊娠结局的预测价值。结果与对照组相比,观察组孕妇收缩压(systolic blood pressure,SBP)、舒张压(diastolic blood pressure,DBP)和24 h尿蛋白浓度显著升高,血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度显著降低,差异有统计性意义(P<0.05)。妊娠不良组患者的血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度均显著低于妊娠良好组,差异有统计性意义(P<0.05);而SBP、DBP、24 h尿蛋白浓度则高于妊娠良好组,差异有统计性意义(P<0.05)。Spearman分析显示,HDP患者血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度与妊娠结局均呈负相关(r=-0.548,r=-0.466,P均<0.05)。Logistic分析结果显示,SBP、DBP、24 h尿蛋白浓度是影响HDP患者妊娠不良的危险因素,血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度为保护因素(P<0.05)。血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3单独及联合检测的曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.848(95%CI:0.805~0.884)、0.780(95%CI:0.733~0.823)、0.722(95%CI:0.671~0.769),联合检测优于二者单独检测(Z二者联合-Fibulin-3=3.924,Z二者联合-SOCS-3=5.199,均P<0.05)。结论HDP患者血清Fibulin-3、SOCS-3浓度对妊娠结局具有一定的预测价值。展开更多
Chengde City,famous for its cultural sightseeing tourism industry,and is located in China's"Capital Holiday Tourism Circle".This location is advantageous,because of the recent boom in China's nationa...Chengde City,famous for its cultural sightseeing tourism industry,and is located in China's"Capital Holiday Tourism Circle".This location is advantageous,because of the recent boom in China's national tourism industry.This industry has gone through several structural and development changes with in the past several years.A result of these restructuring patterns is the great changes concerning competitive and cooperative relations among tourism destinations,which have precipitated the decline of the traditional sightseeing pattern.Northern China's"Capital Holiday Tourism Circle"is one of nine key areas within the Chinese tourism industry under development during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan.In the present article the method of"Distance Decline of The Tourist Flow"was used to define the flow of tourists in the Capital Holiday Tourism Circle and its influence upon Chengde's tourism spatial distribution.3 aspects will be discussed:(1)The transformation from sightseeing to leisure markets makes the change possible in Chengde's tourism spatial pattern.(2)The location advantage(adjacent to Beijing and Tianjin)also leads to the change in Chengde tourism spatial pattern.(3)The establishment of freeways also contributes to a great degrees of change.The rapid development of leisure tourism might lead to the change from nucleus model to a diversified one within Chengde's tourism.Specifically,Chengde is developing the tourism industry with the central heritage area as the nucleus and the northern forest,pasture,southern mountain,and rivers as its periphery.展开更多
As energy demands continue to rise in modern society,the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has become crucial.However,traditional research methods of material science face challenges such as l...As energy demands continue to rise in modern society,the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has become crucial.However,traditional research methods of material science face challenges such as lengthy timelines and complex processes.In recent years,the integration of machine learning(ML)in LIB materials,including electrolytes,solid-state electrolytes,and electrodes,has yielded remarkable achievements.This comprehensive review explores the latest applications of ML in predicting LIB material performance,covering the core principles and recent advancements in three key inverse material design strategies:high-throughput virtual screening,global optimization,and generative models.These strategies have played a pivotal role in fostering LIB material innovations.Meanwhile,the paper briefly discusses the challenges associated with applying ML to materials research and offers insights and directions for future research.展开更多
Primary ciliary dyskinesia(PCD)is a clinically rare,genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous condition characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections,male infertility,tympanitis,and laterality abnormalities...Primary ciliary dyskinesia(PCD)is a clinically rare,genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous condition characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections,male infertility,tympanitis,and laterality abnormalities.PCD is typically resulted from variants in genes encoding assembly or structural proteins that are indispensable for the movement of motile cilia.Here,we identified a novel nonsense mutation,c.466G>T,in cilia-and flagella-associated protein 300(CFAP300)resulting in a stop codon(p.Glu156*)through whole-exome sequencing(WES).The proband had a PCD phenotype with laterality defects and immotile sperm flagella displaying a combined loss of the inner dynein arm(IDA)and outer dynein arm(ODA).Bioinformatic programs predicted that the mutation is deleterious.Successful pregnancy was achieved through intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI).Our results expand the spectrum of CFAP300 variants in PCD and provide reproductive guidance for infertile couples suffering from PCD caused by them.展开更多
Holiday Tourism Circle of Beijing (HTCB) is one of the nine key regions of Chinese tourism industry in the period of the 11th Five-Year Project. According to Tourist Marginal Utility Theory, Time-Distance Method is us...Holiday Tourism Circle of Beijing (HTCB) is one of the nine key regions of Chinese tourism industry in the period of the 11th Five-Year Project. According to Tourist Marginal Utility Theory, Time-Distance Method is used to define HTCB in this paper. Chengde City, famous for its cultural tourism, is regard as one of the regions in Holiday Tourism Circle of Beijing. And this geographical advantage, in the context of the boom of tourism in China, is featured by the changes of tourist product structure and development model. In this paper, the influence upon Chengde tourism spatial structure has been discussed from tourist market, location and transportation. Chengde tourism spatial structure has been rebuilt with particular references to the factors of tourism destination district, tourist area, nodes, routes, and origin markets. In this paper, Chengde will develop tourism industry with the central heritage area as the center and northern forest and pasture area and southern mountain and lake area as the two wings.展开更多
In the context of rapid economic development,the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has become a major challenge.Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs),which integrate the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries with ...In the context of rapid economic development,the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has become a major challenge.Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs),which integrate the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries with the high power density of supercapacitors,have emerged as promising candidates.However,challenges such as poor capacity matching and limited energy density still hinder their practical application.Carbon nanofibers(CNFs),with their high specific surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical flexibility,and strong compatibility with active materials,are regarded as ideal electrode frameworks for LICs.This review summarizes key strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of CNF-based LICs,including structural engineering,heteroatom doping,and hybridization with transition metal oxides.The underlying mechanisms of each approach are discussed in detail,with a focus on their roles in improving capacitance,energy density,and cycling stability.This review aims to provide insights into material design and guide future research toward high-performance LICs for next-generation energy storage applications.展开更多
Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)combine the high power dens-ity of electrical double-layer capacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,they face practical limitations due to the narrow operati...Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)combine the high power dens-ity of electrical double-layer capacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,they face practical limitations due to the narrow operating voltage window of their activated carbon(AC)cathodes.We report a scalable thermal treatment strategy to develop high-voltage-tolerant AC cathodes.Through controlled thermal treatment of commer-cial activated carbon(Raw-AC)under a H_(2)/Ar atmosphere at 400-800℃,the targeted reduction of degradation-prone functional groups can be achieved while preserving the critical pore structure and increasing graph-itic microcrystalline ordering.The AC treated at 400℃(HAC-400)had a significant increase in specific capacity(96.0 vs.75.1 mAh/g at 0.05 A/g)and better rate capability(61.1 vs.36.1 mAh/g at 5 A/g)in half-cell LICs,along with an 83.5%capacity retention over 7400 cycles within an extended voltage range of 2.0-4.2 V in full-cell LICs.Scalability was demonstrated by a 120 g batch production,enabling fabrication of pouch-type LICs with commercial hard carbon anodes that delivered a higher energy density of 28.3 Wh/kg at 1 C,and a peak power density of 12.1 kW/kg compared to devices using raw AC.This simple,industry-compatible approach may be used for producing ad-vanced cathode materials for practical high-performance LICs.展开更多
An increasing number of studies have characterized the bone as an endocrine organ,and that bone secreted factors may not only regulate local bone remodeling,but also other tissues and whole-body metabolic functions.Th...An increasing number of studies have characterized the bone as an endocrine organ,and that bone secreted factors may not only regulate local bone remodeling,but also other tissues and whole-body metabolic functions.The precise nature of these regulatory factors and their roles at bridging the bone,bone marrow adipose tissue,extramedullary body fat and whole-body energy homeostasis are being explored.In this study,we report that KIAA1199,a secreted factor produced from bone and bone marrow,previously described as an inhibitor of bone formation,also plays a role at promoting adipogenesis.KIAA1199-deficient mice exhibit reduced bone marrow adipose tissue,subcutaneous and visceral fat tissue mass,blood cholesterol,triglycerides,free fatty acids and glycerol,as well as improved insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle,liver and fat.Moreover,these mice are protected from the detrimental effects of high-fat diet feeding,with decreased obesity,lower blood glucose and glucose tolerance,as well as decreased adipose tissue inflammation,insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis.In human studies,plasma levels of KIAA1199 or its expression levels in adipose tissue are positively correlated with insulin resistance and blood levels of cholesterol,triglycerides,free fatty acids,glycerol,fasting glucose and HOMA-IR.Mechanistically,KIAA1199 mediates its effects on adipogenesis through modulating osteopontin-integrin and AKT/ERK signaling.These findings provide evidence for the role of bone secreted factors on coupling bone,fat and whole-body energy homeostasis.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32100773 and U20A6005)the National Science and Technology Innovation 2030-Major Project of China(2021ZD0202500)+4 种基金Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(B2402024)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M693296)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20230807093815032)Guangdong High-level Hospital Construction Fund(ynkt2021-zz33 and LCYJ2022093)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(2022A1515010297).
文摘Dear Editor,The Cay2.1 channel,also known as the P/Q-type Ca^(2+) channel,is a particular type of voltage-gated Ca^(2+) channel primarily expressed on the presynaptic membrane in the brain[1].It serves as an essential part of the precisely orchestrated neurotransmitter release machinery.
基金supported by the Xi'an Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.24NYGG0057)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U22A20491)the Shaanxi Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2024NC-YBXM-024).
文摘Although both abscisic acid(ABA)and methyl jasmonate(MeJA)play significant roles in regulating the development and quality of grape(Vitis vinifera L.)berries,the regulatory effects and mechanisms of the combined application of ABA and MeJA remain unclear.To further explore the optimal combination of these hormones for regulating the development of grape quality,combined ABA and MeJA treatments were carried out in this study,with‘Jumeigui’grape used as the material.The results indicated that the combined treatment of high-ABA and low-MeJA(HA+LM)increased the sugar-acid ratio,promoted the accumulation of phenolic substances in grape skins,and resulted in anthocyanin content 168.9%higher than that of the control,significantly enhancing coloration.Additionally,the combined treatment of low-ABA and low-MeJA(LA+LM)was more conducive to the accumulation of phenols in grape,especially phenolic acid and resveratrol,as the total phenolic content increased by 38.96%relative to that of the control.Moreover,the expressions of aroma-related genes were upregulated by the combined high-MeJA treatments.The combined treatment of high-ABA and high-MeJA(HA+HM)markedly increased terpene biosynthesis,followed by the LA+HM treatment,increasing the intensity of the rose flavor characteristics of the‘Jumeigui’grape.Therefore,the combination of MeJA and ABA at different concentrations had distinct effects on fruit quality and appropriate combinations can be selected according to the specific needs for the targeted metabolites.
文摘Lignin is a significant secondary metabolite produced through the phenylpropanoid pathway.As a vital component of the plant cell wall,lignin affects various fruit characteristics,including size,seed quantity,and firmness.In this study,we conducted comprehensive identification and phylogenetic analysis of 265 Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase(COMT)genes across ten different plant species,including Vaccinium corymbosum and four other Vaccinium species.The results reveal that VcCOMT38 is a promising structural gene for the biosynthesis of lignin in blueberry.An in vitro enzymatic assay of VcCOMT38 demonstrated that it is a special enzyme in the lignin biosynthesis pathway and prefers to use caffeic acid as a substrate over 5-hydroxyferulic acid.Transient overexpression and silencing of VcCOMT38 in Vaccinium corymbosum‘Northland’fruits demonstrated that VcCOMT38 participates in lignin biosynthesis and contributes to both an increased number of immature seeds and enhanced fruit firmness.The heterologous overexpression of VcCOMT38 in Nicotiana benthamiana revealed that this gene could increase the lignin content and the syringyl/guaiacyl(S/G)ratio,which determines the maximum monomer yield during lignin depolymerization.These results highlight VcCOMT38 as a crucial gene in lignin biosynthesis and its potential for improving lignin production in industry through genetically modified woody plants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42403080)the Youth Innovation Promotion Asso-ciation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2022415)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.S2023-YF-LLRH-QCYK-0263)the Key Research and Development Programof Shaanxi Province(No.2023QCY-LL-16).
文摘The development of ZnO-based composites with high charge separation and effective inhibition of toxic by-products is admirable for effective photocatalysis of nitrogen oxides(NO_(x))oxidation.In this study,carbon quan-tum dots(CQDs)/ZnO hollow microspheres,synthesized through a rapid microwave-assisted method,achievedover a 30-fold higher NO_(x) removal efficiency compared to ZnO,with complete inhibition of NO_(2) by-products andgood durability.The enhanced photocatalytic activity was ascribed to the unique role of CQDs,as revealed byin-situ photoelectric techniques.Results demonstrated that the electron directional migration from ZnO to CQDsat the composite interface accounts for the enhanced charge separation.Active free radicals for NO_(x) oxidationwere identified,and in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy analysis elucidated theconversion pathways of NO_(x) oxidation under visible light irradiation.This work sheds light on the mechanismsof electron transfer and charge separation at the composite interface,offering guidance for designing superiorZnO-based photocatalysts for complete NO_(x) removal.
文摘Chengde City,famous for its cultural sightseeing tourism industry,and is located in China's"Capital Holiday Tourism Circle".This location is advantageous,because of the recent boom in China's national tourism industry.This industry has gone through several structural and development changes with in the past several years.A result of these restructuring patterns is the great changes concerning competitive and cooperative relations among tourism destinations,which have precipitated the decline of the traditional sightseeing pattern.Northern China's"Capital Holiday Tourism Circle"is one of nine key areas within the Chinese tourism industry under development during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan.In the present article the method of"Distance Decline of The Tourist Flow"was used to define the flow of tourists in the Capital Holiday Tourism Circle and its influence upon Chengde's tourism spatial distribution.3 aspects will be discussed:(1)The transformation from sightseeing to leisure markets makes the change possible in Chengde's tourism spatial pattern.(2)The location advantage(adjacent to Beijing and Tianjin)also leads to the change in Chengde tourism spatial pattern.(3)The establishment of freeways also contributes to a great degrees of change.The rapid development of leisure tourism might lead to the change from nucleus model to a diversified one within Chengde's tourism.Specifically,Chengde is developing the tourism industry with the central heritage area as the nucleus and the northern forest,pasture,southern mountain,and rivers as its periphery.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22225801,W2441009,22408228)。
文摘As energy demands continue to rise in modern society,the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has become crucial.However,traditional research methods of material science face challenges such as lengthy timelines and complex processes.In recent years,the integration of machine learning(ML)in LIB materials,including electrolytes,solid-state electrolytes,and electrodes,has yielded remarkable achievements.This comprehensive review explores the latest applications of ML in predicting LIB material performance,covering the core principles and recent advancements in three key inverse material design strategies:high-throughput virtual screening,global optimization,and generative models.These strategies have played a pivotal role in fostering LIB material innovations.Meanwhile,the paper briefly discusses the challenges associated with applying ML to materials research and offers insights and directions for future research.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant(2023M734294)Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Discipline Cultivation Unit(JSDW202215)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82001618).
文摘Primary ciliary dyskinesia(PCD)is a clinically rare,genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous condition characterized by chronic respiratory tract infections,male infertility,tympanitis,and laterality abnormalities.PCD is typically resulted from variants in genes encoding assembly or structural proteins that are indispensable for the movement of motile cilia.Here,we identified a novel nonsense mutation,c.466G>T,in cilia-and flagella-associated protein 300(CFAP300)resulting in a stop codon(p.Glu156*)through whole-exome sequencing(WES).The proband had a PCD phenotype with laterality defects and immotile sperm flagella displaying a combined loss of the inner dynein arm(IDA)and outer dynein arm(ODA).Bioinformatic programs predicted that the mutation is deleterious.Successful pregnancy was achieved through intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI).Our results expand the spectrum of CFAP300 variants in PCD and provide reproductive guidance for infertile couples suffering from PCD caused by them.
文摘Holiday Tourism Circle of Beijing (HTCB) is one of the nine key regions of Chinese tourism industry in the period of the 11th Five-Year Project. According to Tourist Marginal Utility Theory, Time-Distance Method is used to define HTCB in this paper. Chengde City, famous for its cultural tourism, is regard as one of the regions in Holiday Tourism Circle of Beijing. And this geographical advantage, in the context of the boom of tourism in China, is featured by the changes of tourist product structure and development model. In this paper, the influence upon Chengde tourism spatial structure has been discussed from tourist market, location and transportation. Chengde tourism spatial structure has been rebuilt with particular references to the factors of tourism destination district, tourist area, nodes, routes, and origin markets. In this paper, Chengde will develop tourism industry with the central heritage area as the center and northern forest and pasture area and southern mountain and lake area as the two wings.
文摘In the context of rapid economic development,the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has become a major challenge.Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs),which integrate the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries with the high power density of supercapacitors,have emerged as promising candidates.However,challenges such as poor capacity matching and limited energy density still hinder their practical application.Carbon nanofibers(CNFs),with their high specific surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,mechanical flexibility,and strong compatibility with active materials,are regarded as ideal electrode frameworks for LICs.This review summarizes key strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of CNF-based LICs,including structural engineering,heteroatom doping,and hybridization with transition metal oxides.The underlying mechanisms of each approach are discussed in detail,with a focus on their roles in improving capacitance,energy density,and cycling stability.This review aims to provide insights into material design and guide future research toward high-performance LICs for next-generation energy storage applications.
文摘Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)combine the high power dens-ity of electrical double-layer capacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,they face practical limitations due to the narrow operating voltage window of their activated carbon(AC)cathodes.We report a scalable thermal treatment strategy to develop high-voltage-tolerant AC cathodes.Through controlled thermal treatment of commer-cial activated carbon(Raw-AC)under a H_(2)/Ar atmosphere at 400-800℃,the targeted reduction of degradation-prone functional groups can be achieved while preserving the critical pore structure and increasing graph-itic microcrystalline ordering.The AC treated at 400℃(HAC-400)had a significant increase in specific capacity(96.0 vs.75.1 mAh/g at 0.05 A/g)and better rate capability(61.1 vs.36.1 mAh/g at 5 A/g)in half-cell LICs,along with an 83.5%capacity retention over 7400 cycles within an extended voltage range of 2.0-4.2 V in full-cell LICs.Scalability was demonstrated by a 120 g batch production,enabling fabrication of pouch-type LICs with commercial hard carbon anodes that delivered a higher energy density of 28.3 Wh/kg at 1 C,and a peak power density of 12.1 kW/kg compared to devices using raw AC.This simple,industry-compatible approach may be used for producing ad-vanced cathode materials for practical high-performance LICs.
基金supports from Odense University Hospital PhD fellowship(2014)the NovoNordisk Foundations(NNF15OC0016284,NNF19OC0057449)+2 种基金the Innovation Foundation of Denmark(5166-00002B)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32060155,82260284)Guangxi Medical and Health Key Discipline Construction Project.
文摘An increasing number of studies have characterized the bone as an endocrine organ,and that bone secreted factors may not only regulate local bone remodeling,but also other tissues and whole-body metabolic functions.The precise nature of these regulatory factors and their roles at bridging the bone,bone marrow adipose tissue,extramedullary body fat and whole-body energy homeostasis are being explored.In this study,we report that KIAA1199,a secreted factor produced from bone and bone marrow,previously described as an inhibitor of bone formation,also plays a role at promoting adipogenesis.KIAA1199-deficient mice exhibit reduced bone marrow adipose tissue,subcutaneous and visceral fat tissue mass,blood cholesterol,triglycerides,free fatty acids and glycerol,as well as improved insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle,liver and fat.Moreover,these mice are protected from the detrimental effects of high-fat diet feeding,with decreased obesity,lower blood glucose and glucose tolerance,as well as decreased adipose tissue inflammation,insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis.In human studies,plasma levels of KIAA1199 or its expression levels in adipose tissue are positively correlated with insulin resistance and blood levels of cholesterol,triglycerides,free fatty acids,glycerol,fasting glucose and HOMA-IR.Mechanistically,KIAA1199 mediates its effects on adipogenesis through modulating osteopontin-integrin and AKT/ERK signaling.These findings provide evidence for the role of bone secreted factors on coupling bone,fat and whole-body energy homeostasis.
