A solid solution 6063 aluminium alloy features an exceptional combination of strength and ductility at 77 K.Here,the deformation mechanisms responsible for superior strength-ductility synergy and excellent strain hard...A solid solution 6063 aluminium alloy features an exceptional combination of strength and ductility at 77 K.Here,the deformation mechanisms responsible for superior strength-ductility synergy and excellent strain hardening capacity at a cryogenic temperature of the alloy were comparatively investigated by insitu electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)observations coupled with transmission electron microscopy(TEM)characterization and fracture morphologies at both 298 and 77 K.It is found that kernel average misorientation(KAM)mappings and quantified KAM in degree suggest a higher proportion of geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)at 77 K.The existence of orientation scatter partitions at 77 K implies the activation of multiple slip systems,which is consistent with the results of potential slip systems calculated by Taylor axes.Furthermore,dislocation tangles characterized by brief and curved dislocation cells and abundant small dimples have been observed at 77 K.This temperature-mediated activation of dislocations facilitates the increased dislocations,thus enhancing the strain hardening capacity and ductility of the alloy.This research enriches cryogenic deformation theory and provides valuable insights into the design of high-performance aluminium alloys that are suitable for cryogenic applications.展开更多
In this work,we investigated the mechanical properties and corresponding deformation mechanisms of an Al1Mg0.4Si alloy,which exhibited significantly higher strength and outstanding strain hardening capacity at 77 K co...In this work,we investigated the mechanical properties and corresponding deformation mechanisms of an Al1Mg0.4Si alloy,which exhibited significantly higher strength and outstanding strain hardening capacity at 77 K compared to its counterparts at 298 K.The deformation mechanisms responsible for the excellent strength-ductility synergy and extraordinary strain hardening capacity at cryogenic temperature were elucidated through a combined experimental and simulation study.The results reveal the presence of numerous slip traces and microbands throughout grain surfaces during deformation at 298 K,whereas at 77 K,vague grain surfaces dominate,indicating the simultaneous operation of multiple slip systems.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)analysis using the two-beam diffraction technique demonstrates the presence of dislocations with several different Burgers vectors inside a grain at cryogenic temperature,confirming the activation of multiple slip systems.The accumulation of dislocations facilitated by these multiple slip systems,combined with the high dislocation density,contributes to strain hardening and remarkable uniform elongation at 77 K.A modified dislocation density-based crystal plasticity model,incorporating the effect of grain boundary hardening(GBH)and temperature,was developed to gain a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms governing alloy’s strength and plasticity.The GBH effect significantly enhances statistically stored dislocation(SSD)density and screw dislocation proportion,which promote homogeneous deformation and enhance strain hardening capacity at cryogenic temperature.These findings deepen the understanding of plastic deformation at cryogenic temperatures and pave the way for the development of ultrahigh-performance metallic materials for cryogenic applications.展开更多
1.Introduction.Ni-Mn-X(X=Ga,In,Sn,or Sb)Heusler alloys have versatile properties[1-4],such as shape memory effect[1],superelastic-ity[5],magnetocaloric effect[3],elastocaloric effect[6],and even multicaloric effect[7]...1.Introduction.Ni-Mn-X(X=Ga,In,Sn,or Sb)Heusler alloys have versatile properties[1-4],such as shape memory effect[1],superelastic-ity[5],magnetocaloric effect[3],elastocaloric effect[6],and even multicaloric effect[7],that indicate their potential for use in actu-ators,sensors,micropumps,energy harvesters,and solid-state re-frigeration[8-10].Among the alloys,Ni-Mn-Sn-based alloys are environment-friendly and cost-effective[6,7,11],and hence,they have received widespread attention.展开更多
为了解决传统抑郁症预测模型因过于依赖单一模型而难以有效应对数据复杂性的问题,提出了一种基于ABS-Stacking算法的抑郁症预测模型。在传统Stacking模型基础上采用最佳优先搜索算法构建基分类器筛选层,以自适应选择最优的基分类器组合...为了解决传统抑郁症预测模型因过于依赖单一模型而难以有效应对数据复杂性的问题,提出了一种基于ABS-Stacking算法的抑郁症预测模型。在传统Stacking模型基础上采用最佳优先搜索算法构建基分类器筛选层,以自适应选择最优的基分类器组合。通过5折交叉验证,根据各基模型在验证集上的AUC(area under curve)值对预测结果进行加权平均,使得表现较好的基模型在最终预测中贡献更大,从而提升模型的整体预测性能。在中老年结构化数据上的实验结果表明,ABS-Stacking模型在泛化能力和抑郁症预测效果上均优于单一模型和传统集成方法。该方法不仅有效解决了基分类器组合选择和性能加权的问题,还显著提高了模型的自适应性和泛化能力,为抑郁症预测提供了新的方法参考。展开更多
High thermal conductivity and high strength Mg-1.5Mn-2.5Ce alloy with a tensile yield strength of 387.0 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 395.8 MPa,and thermal conductivity of 142.1 W/(m·K)was successfully fabrica...High thermal conductivity and high strength Mg-1.5Mn-2.5Ce alloy with a tensile yield strength of 387.0 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 395.8 MPa,and thermal conductivity of 142.1 W/(m·K)was successfully fabricated via hot extrusion.The effects of La and Ce additions on the microstructure,thermal conductivity,and mechanical properties of the Mg-1.5Mn alloy were investigated.The results indicated that both the as-extruded Mg-1.5Mn-2.5La and Mg-1.5Mn-2.5Ce alloys exhibited a bimodal grain structure,with dynamically precipitated nano-scaleα-Mn phases.In comparison with La,the addition of Ce enhanced the dynamic precipitation more effectively during hot extrusion,while its influence on promoting the dynamic recrystallization was relatively weaker.The high tensile strength obtained in the as-extruded Mg-1.5Mn-2.5RE alloys can be attributed to the combined influence of the bimodal grain structure(with fine dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grain size and high proportion of un-dynamic recrystallized(unDRXed)grains),dense nano-scale precipitates,and broken Mg12RE phases,while the remarkable thermal conductivity was due to the precipitation of Mn-rich phases from the Mg matrix.展开更多
To assess the high-temperature creep properties of titanium matrix composites for aircraft skin,the TA15 alloy,TiB/TA15 and TiB/(TA15−Si)composites with network structure were fabricated using low-energy milling and v...To assess the high-temperature creep properties of titanium matrix composites for aircraft skin,the TA15 alloy,TiB/TA15 and TiB/(TA15−Si)composites with network structure were fabricated using low-energy milling and vacuum hot pressing sintering techniques.The results show that introducing TiB and Si can reduce the steady-state creep rate by an order of magnitude at 600℃ compared to the alloy.However,the beneficial effect of Si can be maintained at 700℃ while the positive effect of TiB gradually diminishes due to the pores near TiB and interface debonding.The creep deformation mechanism of the as-sintered TiB/(TA15−Si)composite is primarily governed by dislocation climbing.The high creep resistance at 600℃ can be mainly attributed to the absence of grain boundaryαphases,load transfer by TiB whisker,and the hindrance of dislocation movement by silicides.The low steady-state creep rate at 700℃ is mainly resulted from the elimination of grain boundaryαphases as well as increased dynamic precipitation of silicides andα_(2).展开更多
The long-lasting expectation“the hotter the engine,the better”calls for the development of high-temperature metallic alloys.Although the high specific strengths of titanium alloys are compelling for such application...The long-lasting expectation“the hotter the engine,the better”calls for the development of high-temperature metallic alloys.Although the high specific strengths of titanium alloys are compelling for such applications,their deleterious softening beyond 600℃ imposes serious limitations.Much has been known for decades regarding the phase metallurgy for precipitation strengthening design in titanium alloys,however,the other facile strength promotion mechanism,dispersion strengthening,remains comparatively less-explored and unutilized.The present research concerns the multi-scale dispersion strengthening in titanium alloys,with mechanistic emphases on the critical plasticity micro-events that affect strength preservation.Due to the simultaneous introduction of intragranular dispersoids and intergranular reinforcers,the current titanium alloys present superior engineering tensile strength of 519 MPa at 700℃.Throughout the examined 25-800℃ temperature range,noticeable softening induced by the thermal activation occurs above 600℃,accompanied by evident strength loss.The temperature-dependence transition of dominated softening mechanisms from dynamic recovery to dynamic recrystallization has been clarified by theoretical calculations.Furthermore,the strengthening effect of multi-scale architectures is underpinned as the enhanced dislocation strengthening owing to the introduction of thermally-stable heterointerfaces,which could generically guide the design of similar heat-resistant titanium alloys.展开更多
BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a metabolic disorder linked to high blood glucose and gut dysbiosis.Probiotics like Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 may im-prove glycemic control and gut microbiota.AIM To exp...BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a metabolic disorder linked to high blood glucose and gut dysbiosis.Probiotics like Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 may im-prove glycemic control and gut microbiota.AIM To explore the impact of LRa05 with hypoglycemic medications on glycemic control and intestinal flora in T2DM patients with gut dysbiosis.METHODS Seventy-six participants were randomly assigned to receive either LRa05(0.1 g 2×10^(10) CFU)(n=38)or a placebo(n=38)for 12 weeks.Baseline characteristics were recorded,and changes in glycated hemoglobin,fasting blood glucose,and other biochemical indices were assessed using repeated measures one-way analysis of variance.Additionally,gut microbiota diversity was analyzed through species accumulation and alpha and beta diversity metrics.RESULTS The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements in lipid profiles,particularly in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels,which in-creased significantly over time(P<0.001).Additionally,fasting blood glucose was significantly reduced in the LRa05 group compared with the placebo group(P<0.001).No significant changes were observed in glycated hemoglobin,insulin sensitivity,or systemic inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein.Fur-thermore,gut microbiota analysis revealed significant shifts in composition following the intervention,particularly an increase in Bifidobacterium and a de-crease in Bacillota,indicating beneficial effects on gut health.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the combination of Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 and hypoglycemic medications positively impacted glycemic control,specifically reflected in improved levels of high-density lipoprotein and fasting blood glucose.Additionally,significant alterations in gut microbiota composition were observed in patients with T2DM,indicating a potential synergistic effect between gut health and blood glucose regulation.展开更多
Rivers are crucial in the spread of invasive plants.Invasive plants alter their seed traits to adapt to environmental changes and promote invasion.Studying the trait changes in invasive plant seeds may improve the und...Rivers are crucial in the spread of invasive plants.Invasive plants alter their seed traits to adapt to environmental changes and promote invasion.Studying the trait changes in invasive plant seeds may improve the understanding of their propagation mechanisms along the river and provide appropriate control measures.In this study,seven Ambrosia trifida populations along the Liaohe River were used as study subjects.The results showed that the seven A.trifida populations were closely related and exhibited a certain gene exchange,but the absence of evidence of directed gene flow among populations did not confirm that rivers were the medium of seed dispersal of A.trifida.Along the Liaohe River,from top to bottom,the positive view area,length,width,perimeter,and thousand seed weight of A.trifida seeds showed an increasing trend.The total nitrogen and phosphorus contents in the river water of the A.trifida population in the lower reaches of the Liaohe River were higher than those at the other sites.Furthermore,along the river,from top to bottom,the available nitrogen,total nitrogen,total potassium,available potassium,and organic matter contents in the soil in which A.trifida populations grew showed significant increasing trends.River structure,water quality,and soil nutrients had direct and indirect effects on seed morphology.Soil total nitrogen,available potassium,and organic matter had significant positive effects on seed positive view area and perimeter,suggesting that the maternal effect played a critical role in shaping seed morphology.Our analysis showed that soil nutrients along the river may be the primary driver that governs changes in A.trifida seed traits.展开更多
This is an erratum to the published paper titled “Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 onglycemic control and gut microbiota in patients with type 2 diabetes”. We havenoticed that the names of the fourth author, Ms. Qin, a...This is an erratum to the published paper titled “Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 onglycemic control and gut microbiota in patients with type 2 diabetes”. We havenoticed that the names of the fourth author, Ms. Qin, and the correspondingauthor, Dr. Qu, were spelled incorrectly. The correct names should be Ying Qinand Guang-Jin Qu, respectively.展开更多
Although covalent organic frameworks(COFs)with highπ-conjugation have recently exhibited great prospects in perovskite solar cells(PSCs),their further application in PSCs is still hindered by face-to-face stacking an...Although covalent organic frameworks(COFs)with highπ-conjugation have recently exhibited great prospects in perovskite solar cells(PSCs),their further application in PSCs is still hindered by face-to-face stacking and aggregation issues.Herein,metal-organic framework(MOF-808)is selected as an ideal platform for the in situ homogeneous growth of a COF to construct a core-shell MOF@COF nanoparticle,which could effectively inhibit COF stacking and aggregation.The synergistic intrinsic mechanisms induced by the MOF@COF nanoparticles for reinforcing intrinsic stability and mitigating lead leakage in PSCs have been explored.The complementary utilization ofπ-conjugated skeletons and nanopores could optimize the crystallization of large-grained perovskite films and eliminate defects.The resulting PSCs achieve an impressive power conversion efficiency of 23.61%with superior open circuit voltage(1.20 V)and maintained approximately 90%of the original power conversion efficiency after 2000 h(30-50%RH and 25-30℃).Benefiting from the synergistic effects of the in situ chemical fixation and adsorption abilities of the MOF@COF nanoparticles,the amount of lead leakage from unpackaged PSCs soaked in water(<5 ppm)satisfies the laboratory assessment required for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Regulation.展开更多
The literature on urban vitality tends to focus on the built environment.This paper argues that some important processes in shaping vitality may be overlooked without examining the intensity and diversity of economic ...The literature on urban vitality tends to focus on the built environment.This paper argues that some important processes in shaping vitality may be overlooked without examining the intensity and diversity of economic and human activities.Using newly developed spatial big data and adopting the methods of multi-indicator measurement and spatial analysis methods,we analyzed the pattern of urban vitality in Chongqing,a provincial city in western China and,on this basis,evaluated the creation and maintenance of urban vitality from the economic and human activities perspective.Our findings indicate that the impacts of economic and human activities are positive and significant.Among the three intensity and diversity indicators,economic intensity and population density show an effect on urban vitality stronger than that of economic diversity.However,economic diversity has the strongest superposition or interactive effect,and is thus an important foundation dynamic.The positive effect of population density on urban vitality is largely a result of Chongqing’s jobs-housing balance.The case of Chongqing highlights the importance of topographic features,historical inheritance,large-scale migration,and cultural activities in shaping the distinctive vitality pattern of a city.This study contends that the creation and maintenance of urban vitality can not be fully explained without incorporating the impacts of economic and human activities.It contributes to a comprehensive measurement of urban vitality and enriches its connotations.展开更多
To enhance the Young’s modulus(E)and strength of titanium alloys,we designed titanium matrix composites with intercon-nected microstructure based on the Hashin-Shtrikman theory.According to the results,the in-situ re...To enhance the Young’s modulus(E)and strength of titanium alloys,we designed titanium matrix composites with intercon-nected microstructure based on the Hashin-Shtrikman theory.According to the results,the in-situ reaction yielded an interconnected microstructure composed of Ti_(2)C particles when the Ti_(2)C content reached 50vol%.With widths of 10 and 230 nm,the intraparticle Ti lamellae in the prepared composite exhibited a bimodal size distribution due to precipitation and the unreacted Ti phase within the grown Ti_(2)C particles.The composites with interconnected microstructure attained superior properties,including E of 174.3 GPa and ultimate flexural strength of 1014 GPa.Compared with that of pure Ti,the E of the composite was increased by 55% due to the high Ti_(2)C content and interconnected microstructure.The outstanding strength resulted from the strong interfacial bonding,load-bearing capacity of interconnected Ti_(2)C particles,and bimodal intraparticle Ti lamellae,which minimized the average crack driving force.Interrupted flexural tests revealed preferential crack initiation along the{001}cleavage plane and grain boundary of Ti_(2)C in the region with the highest tensile stress.In addition,the propagation can be efficiently inhibited by interparticle Ti grains,which prevented the brittle fracture of the composites.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92263201,51927801,and 52001160)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFA0405900).
文摘A solid solution 6063 aluminium alloy features an exceptional combination of strength and ductility at 77 K.Here,the deformation mechanisms responsible for superior strength-ductility synergy and excellent strain hardening capacity at a cryogenic temperature of the alloy were comparatively investigated by insitu electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)observations coupled with transmission electron microscopy(TEM)characterization and fracture morphologies at both 298 and 77 K.It is found that kernel average misorientation(KAM)mappings and quantified KAM in degree suggest a higher proportion of geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)at 77 K.The existence of orientation scatter partitions at 77 K implies the activation of multiple slip systems,which is consistent with the results of potential slip systems calculated by Taylor axes.Furthermore,dislocation tangles characterized by brief and curved dislocation cells and abundant small dimples have been observed at 77 K.This temperature-mediated activation of dislocations facilitates the increased dislocations,thus enhancing the strain hardening capacity and ductility of the alloy.This research enriches cryogenic deformation theory and provides valuable insights into the design of high-performance aluminium alloys that are suitable for cryogenic applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92263201,51927801,52001160,and 52205378)the National Key Research&Development Plan(Nos.2020YFA0405900 and 2019YFA0708801)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20202010).
文摘In this work,we investigated the mechanical properties and corresponding deformation mechanisms of an Al1Mg0.4Si alloy,which exhibited significantly higher strength and outstanding strain hardening capacity at 77 K compared to its counterparts at 298 K.The deformation mechanisms responsible for the excellent strength-ductility synergy and extraordinary strain hardening capacity at cryogenic temperature were elucidated through a combined experimental and simulation study.The results reveal the presence of numerous slip traces and microbands throughout grain surfaces during deformation at 298 K,whereas at 77 K,vague grain surfaces dominate,indicating the simultaneous operation of multiple slip systems.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)analysis using the two-beam diffraction technique demonstrates the presence of dislocations with several different Burgers vectors inside a grain at cryogenic temperature,confirming the activation of multiple slip systems.The accumulation of dislocations facilitated by these multiple slip systems,combined with the high dislocation density,contributes to strain hardening and remarkable uniform elongation at 77 K.A modified dislocation density-based crystal plasticity model,incorporating the effect of grain boundary hardening(GBH)and temperature,was developed to gain a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms governing alloy’s strength and plasticity.The GBH effect significantly enhances statistically stored dislocation(SSD)density and screw dislocation proportion,which promote homogeneous deformation and enhance strain hardening capacity at cryogenic temperature.These findings deepen the understanding of plastic deformation at cryogenic temperatures and pave the way for the development of ultrahigh-performance metallic materials for cryogenic applications.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Pro-gram of China(No.2022YFB3805701)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.52371182,51701052,52192592,52192593)+1 种基金Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2019QNRC001)the Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program.
文摘1.Introduction.Ni-Mn-X(X=Ga,In,Sn,or Sb)Heusler alloys have versatile properties[1-4],such as shape memory effect[1],superelastic-ity[5],magnetocaloric effect[3],elastocaloric effect[6],and even multicaloric effect[7],that indicate their potential for use in actu-ators,sensors,micropumps,energy harvesters,and solid-state re-frigeration[8-10].Among the alloys,Ni-Mn-Sn-based alloys are environment-friendly and cost-effective[6,7,11],and hence,they have received widespread attention.
文摘为了解决传统抑郁症预测模型因过于依赖单一模型而难以有效应对数据复杂性的问题,提出了一种基于ABS-Stacking算法的抑郁症预测模型。在传统Stacking模型基础上采用最佳优先搜索算法构建基分类器筛选层,以自适应选择最优的基分类器组合。通过5折交叉验证,根据各基模型在验证集上的AUC(area under curve)值对预测结果进行加权平均,使得表现较好的基模型在最终预测中贡献更大,从而提升模型的整体预测性能。在中老年结构化数据上的实验结果表明,ABS-Stacking模型在泛化能力和抑郁症预测效果上均优于单一模型和传统集成方法。该方法不仅有效解决了基分类器组合选择和性能加权的问题,还显著提高了模型的自适应性和泛化能力,为抑郁症预测提供了新的方法参考。
基金supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFB3703300,2021YFE010016 and 2020YFA0405900)National Natural Science Foundation(Grant Nos.52220105003 and 51971075)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.FRFCU5710000918)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province-Outstanding Youth Fund(Grant No.YQ2020E006)JSPS KAKENHI(Grant No.JP21H01669).
文摘High thermal conductivity and high strength Mg-1.5Mn-2.5Ce alloy with a tensile yield strength of 387.0 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 395.8 MPa,and thermal conductivity of 142.1 W/(m·K)was successfully fabricated via hot extrusion.The effects of La and Ce additions on the microstructure,thermal conductivity,and mechanical properties of the Mg-1.5Mn alloy were investigated.The results indicated that both the as-extruded Mg-1.5Mn-2.5La and Mg-1.5Mn-2.5Ce alloys exhibited a bimodal grain structure,with dynamically precipitated nano-scaleα-Mn phases.In comparison with La,the addition of Ce enhanced the dynamic precipitation more effectively during hot extrusion,while its influence on promoting the dynamic recrystallization was relatively weaker.The high tensile strength obtained in the as-extruded Mg-1.5Mn-2.5RE alloys can be attributed to the combined influence of the bimodal grain structure(with fine dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grain size and high proportion of un-dynamic recrystallized(unDRXed)grains),dense nano-scale precipitates,and broken Mg12RE phases,while the remarkable thermal conductivity was due to the precipitation of Mn-rich phases from the Mg matrix.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3707405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20113,52171137,52071116)+1 种基金Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.TD2020E001)Heilongjiang Touyan Team Program,China.
文摘To assess the high-temperature creep properties of titanium matrix composites for aircraft skin,the TA15 alloy,TiB/TA15 and TiB/(TA15−Si)composites with network structure were fabricated using low-energy milling and vacuum hot pressing sintering techniques.The results show that introducing TiB and Si can reduce the steady-state creep rate by an order of magnitude at 600℃ compared to the alloy.However,the beneficial effect of Si can be maintained at 700℃ while the positive effect of TiB gradually diminishes due to the pores near TiB and interface debonding.The creep deformation mechanism of the as-sintered TiB/(TA15−Si)composite is primarily governed by dislocation climbing.The high creep resistance at 600℃ can be mainly attributed to the absence of grain boundaryαphases,load transfer by TiB whisker,and the hindrance of dislocation movement by silicides.The low steady-state creep rate at 700℃ is mainly resulted from the elimination of grain boundaryαphases as well as increased dynamic precipitation of silicides andα_(2).
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3701203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20113,52261135543,52171137 and 52071116)the Heilongjiang Touyan Team Program,Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.TD2020E001).
文摘The long-lasting expectation“the hotter the engine,the better”calls for the development of high-temperature metallic alloys.Although the high specific strengths of titanium alloys are compelling for such applications,their deleterious softening beyond 600℃ imposes serious limitations.Much has been known for decades regarding the phase metallurgy for precipitation strengthening design in titanium alloys,however,the other facile strength promotion mechanism,dispersion strengthening,remains comparatively less-explored and unutilized.The present research concerns the multi-scale dispersion strengthening in titanium alloys,with mechanistic emphases on the critical plasticity micro-events that affect strength preservation.Due to the simultaneous introduction of intragranular dispersoids and intergranular reinforcers,the current titanium alloys present superior engineering tensile strength of 519 MPa at 700℃.Throughout the examined 25-800℃ temperature range,noticeable softening induced by the thermal activation occurs above 600℃,accompanied by evident strength loss.The temperature-dependence transition of dominated softening mechanisms from dynamic recovery to dynamic recrystallization has been clarified by theoretical calculations.Furthermore,the strengthening effect of multi-scale architectures is underpinned as the enhanced dislocation strengthening owing to the introduction of thermally-stable heterointerfaces,which could generically guide the design of similar heat-resistant titanium alloys.
文摘BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a metabolic disorder linked to high blood glucose and gut dysbiosis.Probiotics like Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 may im-prove glycemic control and gut microbiota.AIM To explore the impact of LRa05 with hypoglycemic medications on glycemic control and intestinal flora in T2DM patients with gut dysbiosis.METHODS Seventy-six participants were randomly assigned to receive either LRa05(0.1 g 2×10^(10) CFU)(n=38)or a placebo(n=38)for 12 weeks.Baseline characteristics were recorded,and changes in glycated hemoglobin,fasting blood glucose,and other biochemical indices were assessed using repeated measures one-way analysis of variance.Additionally,gut microbiota diversity was analyzed through species accumulation and alpha and beta diversity metrics.RESULTS The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements in lipid profiles,particularly in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels,which in-creased significantly over time(P<0.001).Additionally,fasting blood glucose was significantly reduced in the LRa05 group compared with the placebo group(P<0.001).No significant changes were observed in glycated hemoglobin,insulin sensitivity,or systemic inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein.Fur-thermore,gut microbiota analysis revealed significant shifts in composition following the intervention,particularly an increase in Bifidobacterium and a de-crease in Bacillota,indicating beneficial effects on gut health.CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the combination of Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 and hypoglycemic medications positively impacted glycemic control,specifically reflected in improved levels of high-density lipoprotein and fasting blood glucose.Additionally,significant alterations in gut microbiota composition were observed in patients with T2DM,indicating a potential synergistic effect between gut health and blood glucose regulation.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFF1301004)the National Key R&D Program(2023YFC2604500).
文摘Rivers are crucial in the spread of invasive plants.Invasive plants alter their seed traits to adapt to environmental changes and promote invasion.Studying the trait changes in invasive plant seeds may improve the understanding of their propagation mechanisms along the river and provide appropriate control measures.In this study,seven Ambrosia trifida populations along the Liaohe River were used as study subjects.The results showed that the seven A.trifida populations were closely related and exhibited a certain gene exchange,but the absence of evidence of directed gene flow among populations did not confirm that rivers were the medium of seed dispersal of A.trifida.Along the Liaohe River,from top to bottom,the positive view area,length,width,perimeter,and thousand seed weight of A.trifida seeds showed an increasing trend.The total nitrogen and phosphorus contents in the river water of the A.trifida population in the lower reaches of the Liaohe River were higher than those at the other sites.Furthermore,along the river,from top to bottom,the available nitrogen,total nitrogen,total potassium,available potassium,and organic matter contents in the soil in which A.trifida populations grew showed significant increasing trends.River structure,water quality,and soil nutrients had direct and indirect effects on seed morphology.Soil total nitrogen,available potassium,and organic matter had significant positive effects on seed positive view area and perimeter,suggesting that the maternal effect played a critical role in shaping seed morphology.Our analysis showed that soil nutrients along the river may be the primary driver that governs changes in A.trifida seed traits.
文摘This is an erratum to the published paper titled “Lactobacillus rhamnosus LRa05 onglycemic control and gut microbiota in patients with type 2 diabetes”. We havenoticed that the names of the fourth author, Ms. Qin, and the correspondingauthor, Dr. Qu, were spelled incorrectly. The correct names should be Ying Qinand Guang-Jin Qu, respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22072034,and 22001050)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M710949,2020T130147,and 2020M681084)+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(LBH-Z22106,and LBH-Z19059)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Youth Fund(YQ2021B002)Education Department of Heilongjiang Province(LJYXL2022-038).
文摘Although covalent organic frameworks(COFs)with highπ-conjugation have recently exhibited great prospects in perovskite solar cells(PSCs),their further application in PSCs is still hindered by face-to-face stacking and aggregation issues.Herein,metal-organic framework(MOF-808)is selected as an ideal platform for the in situ homogeneous growth of a COF to construct a core-shell MOF@COF nanoparticle,which could effectively inhibit COF stacking and aggregation.The synergistic intrinsic mechanisms induced by the MOF@COF nanoparticles for reinforcing intrinsic stability and mitigating lead leakage in PSCs have been explored.The complementary utilization ofπ-conjugated skeletons and nanopores could optimize the crystallization of large-grained perovskite films and eliminate defects.The resulting PSCs achieve an impressive power conversion efficiency of 23.61%with superior open circuit voltage(1.20 V)and maintained approximately 90%of the original power conversion efficiency after 2000 h(30-50%RH and 25-30℃).Benefiting from the synergistic effects of the in situ chemical fixation and adsorption abilities of the MOF@COF nanoparticles,the amount of lead leakage from unpackaged PSCs soaked in water(<5 ppm)satisfies the laboratory assessment required for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Regulation.
基金Under the auspices of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42071178,41671139)。
文摘The literature on urban vitality tends to focus on the built environment.This paper argues that some important processes in shaping vitality may be overlooked without examining the intensity and diversity of economic and human activities.Using newly developed spatial big data and adopting the methods of multi-indicator measurement and spatial analysis methods,we analyzed the pattern of urban vitality in Chongqing,a provincial city in western China and,on this basis,evaluated the creation and maintenance of urban vitality from the economic and human activities perspective.Our findings indicate that the impacts of economic and human activities are positive and significant.Among the three intensity and diversity indicators,economic intensity and population density show an effect on urban vitality stronger than that of economic diversity.However,economic diversity has the strongest superposition or interactive effect,and is thus an important foundation dynamic.The positive effect of population density on urban vitality is largely a result of Chongqing’s jobs-housing balance.The case of Chongqing highlights the importance of topographic features,historical inheritance,large-scale migration,and cultural activities in shaping the distinctive vitality pattern of a city.This study contends that the creation and maintenance of urban vitality can not be fully explained without incorporating the impacts of economic and human activities.It contributes to a comprehensive measurement of urban vitality and enriches its connotations.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3701203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20113,52201116,52071116,and 52261135543)+1 种基金Heilongjiang Touyan Team ProgramChina Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M710939).
文摘To enhance the Young’s modulus(E)and strength of titanium alloys,we designed titanium matrix composites with intercon-nected microstructure based on the Hashin-Shtrikman theory.According to the results,the in-situ reaction yielded an interconnected microstructure composed of Ti_(2)C particles when the Ti_(2)C content reached 50vol%.With widths of 10 and 230 nm,the intraparticle Ti lamellae in the prepared composite exhibited a bimodal size distribution due to precipitation and the unreacted Ti phase within the grown Ti_(2)C particles.The composites with interconnected microstructure attained superior properties,including E of 174.3 GPa and ultimate flexural strength of 1014 GPa.Compared with that of pure Ti,the E of the composite was increased by 55% due to the high Ti_(2)C content and interconnected microstructure.The outstanding strength resulted from the strong interfacial bonding,load-bearing capacity of interconnected Ti_(2)C particles,and bimodal intraparticle Ti lamellae,which minimized the average crack driving force.Interrupted flexural tests revealed preferential crack initiation along the{001}cleavage plane and grain boundary of Ti_(2)C in the region with the highest tensile stress.In addition,the propagation can be efficiently inhibited by interparticle Ti grains,which prevented the brittle fracture of the composites.
