Knee arthrofibrosis,characterized by excessive matrix protein production and deposition,substantially impairs basic daily functions,causing considerable distress and financial burden.However,the underlying pathomechan...Knee arthrofibrosis,characterized by excessive matrix protein production and deposition,substantially impairs basic daily functions,causing considerable distress and financial burden.However,the underlying pathomechanisms remain unclear.Here,we characterized the heterogeneous cell populations and cellular pathways by combination of flow cytometry and single-cell RNA-seq analysis of synovial tissues from six patients with or without knee arthrofibrosis.Increased macrophages and fibroblasts were observed with decreased numbers of fibroblast-like synoviocytes,endothelial cells,vascular smooth muscle cells,and T cells in the arthrofibrosis group compared with negative controls.展开更多
Generally,gaining fundamental insights into chain processes during the combustion of flame-retardant polymers relies on the qualitative and quantitative characterization of key chain carriers.However,polymer combustio...Generally,gaining fundamental insights into chain processes during the combustion of flame-retardant polymers relies on the qualitative and quantitative characterization of key chain carriers.However,polymer combustion processes based on conventional solid-fuel combustion strategies,due to the high coupling of pyrolysis,combustion,soot formation and oxidation,exhibit relatively high complexity and poor flame stability,and lead to a huge obstacle to the use of optical diagnostics.Herein,a spatial-confinement combustion strategy,which can produce a special staged flame with multi-jets secondary wave,is devised to provide a highly decoupled combustion environment.Glowing soot particles are therefore decoupled from main chemiluminescence region and confined to the flame tip to provide a well-controlled,opticalthin test environment for combustion diagnostic.Based on this strategy,a multi-nozzle-separation(MNS)burner is designed and fabricated,and the combustion processes associated with four model compounds,PVC,PS,PP/TBBA blends and PP/RP blends are investigated by spontaneous spectral diagnosis,and the chemiluminescence fingerprint of key diatomic/triatomic intermediates(such as OH,CH,C_(2),ClO,Br_(2),and PHO)are clearly observed.This encouraging result means that the strategy of spatial-confinement combustion we proposed shows promising prospect in many subjects associated with combustion chain regulation,such as efficient design of flame retardants.展开更多
In recent years,renewable energy(RE)penetration has become an important target in power systems.However,RE power is affected by climate change and has strong randomness and volatility.Adequate transmission capacity an...In recent years,renewable energy(RE)penetration has become an important target in power systems.However,RE power is affected by climate change and has strong randomness and volatility.Adequate transmission capacity and energy storage systems(ESSs)are conducive to the integration of RE.Therefore,coordinated transmission renewable–storage expansion planning(TRSEP)is an effective decision-making approach to cope with the impacts of climate change and achieve the development tar-get of RE penetration.Electricity trading between different systems is common;therefore,in addition to the penetration of RE into the internal loads of the system,the proportion of RE generation in tie lines is gaining attention,making analyses of the RE transmission path necessary.Referring to the flow of carbon emissions,this paper defines the RE power flow density to track the transmission path of RE.Next,a TRSEP model is proposed that can clearly distinguish the RE transmission path into internal loads,exter-nal loads,and energy losses.To address the presence of bilinear terms in the proposed model,the McCormick method is applied,and a customized feasibility correction strategy is designed to obtain a good feasible solution.Numerical results from case studies are provided to verify the rationality and effectiveness of the approach proposed in this paper.展开更多
The fabrication of bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in aqueous environment has far-reaching significance.Especially,reasonable interface process regulation toward heterogeneous composite...The fabrication of bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in aqueous environment has far-reaching significance.Especially,reasonable interface process regulation toward heterogeneous composites can make full use of the active sites and improve the electrocatalytic activity.In this study,we designed and synthesized NiS_(2)-MoS_(2)-based heterogeneous composites as efficient and stable electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in alkaline electrolyte.The heterostructure was obtained by one-step hydrothermal ulfurization operation towards polymolybdate-based metal-organic complex.The composition and nanostructures can be tailored by modulating experiment parameter,realizing the phase-controlled synthesis and interface regulation:(1)High-percentage of 1T-MoS_(2)can be achieved via selecting appropriate vulcanization time and thiourea concentration,benifiting for the higher electroconductivity and more active sites;(2)Regular and orderly vulcanization time promotes the gradual growth and aggregation of nanosheets;(3)The existence of nickel hydroxide improves the electrocatalytic stability for oxygen production performance.The optimized heterogeneous interfaces provide sufficient active sites and accelerate electron transfer.Consequently,the optimal heterogeneous nanosheets present low overpotentials of 33 and 122 m V at the catalytic current densities of 10 m A/cm2for HER and OER,respectively.展开更多
Test selection design(TSD)is an important technique for improving product maintainability,reliability and reducing lifecycle costs.In recent years,although some researchers have addressed the design problem of test se...Test selection design(TSD)is an important technique for improving product maintainability,reliability and reducing lifecycle costs.In recent years,although some researchers have addressed the design problem of test selection,the correlation between test outcomes has not been sufficiently considered in test metrics modeling.This study proposes a new approach that combines copula and D-Vine copula to address the correlation issue in TSD.First,the copula is utilized to model FIR on the joint distribution.Furthermore,the D-Vine copula is applied to model the FDR and FAR.Then,a particle swarm optimization is employed to select the optimal testing scheme.Finally,the efficacy of the proposed method is validated through experimentation on a negative feedback circuit.展开更多
Objective:To improve the efficiency of drug delivery,a mannose vinyl stearate mannose ligand(Man ligand)with active liver-targeting properties was synthesized.Methods:Non-aqueous enzymatic synthesis was used to modify...Objective:To improve the efficiency of drug delivery,a mannose vinyl stearate mannose ligand(Man ligand)with active liver-targeting properties was synthesized.Methods:Non-aqueous enzymatic synthesis was used to modify the structure of mannose.Glycyrrhetinic acid-tanshinone lipid nanoparticles(GT-LN)and liver-targeted glycyrrhetinic acid-tanshinone mannose-modified lipid nanoparticles(GT-MLN)were prepared.The physicochemical properties and release profiles of both formulations were evaluated,and their pharmacokinetic behavior and tissue distribution were investigated.Results:The average particle sizes of GT-LN and GT-MLN were 190.20±1.35 and 204.83±3.86 nm,respectively,with corresponding surface Zeta potentials of-28.0±1.68 and-30.24±2.10 mV.The drug release profile of GT-LN conformed to the Higuchi equation,whereas that of GT-MLN followed both the first-order kinetic and RitgerePeppas equations.Both formulations significantly enhanced the gastrointestinal stability of the drug.In vivo studies in mice demonstrated that hepatic GA and TSN concentrations in both groups were significantly higher than those in the original drug suspension group(P=.01).Notably,the concentrations in the GT-MLN group were significantly higher compared to the GTLN group(P=.01).Conclusion:Man ligand was formed via the linkage of vinyl stearate with the hydroxyl group at C-6 in mannose.The Manligand endowed these lipid nanoparticles with obvious active liver-targeting properties.Our results provide an efficient and stable route of drug delivery to the liver with improved drug availability.展开更多
A growing number of skin laser treatments have rapidly evolved and increased their role in the field of dermatology,laser treatment is considered to be used for a variety of pigmentary dermatosis as well as aesthetic ...A growing number of skin laser treatments have rapidly evolved and increased their role in the field of dermatology,laser treatment is considered to be used for a variety of pigmentary dermatosis as well as aesthetic problems.The standardized assessment of laser treatment efficacy is crucial for the interpretation and comparison of studies related to laser treatment of skin disorders.In this study,we propose an evaluation method to quantitatively assess laser treatment efficacy based on the image segmentation technology.A tattoo model of Sprague Dawley(SD)rats was established and treated by picosecond laser treatments at varying energy levels.Images of the tattoo models were captured before and after laser treatment,and feature extraction was conducted to quantify the tattooed area and pigment gradation.Subsequently,the clearance rate,which has been a standardized parameter,was calculated.The results indicate that the clearance rates obtained through this quantitative algorithm are comparable and exhibit smaller standard deviations compared with scale scores(4.59%versus 7.93%in the low-energy group,4.01%versus 9.05%in the medium-energy group,and 4.29%versus 10.23%in the high-energy group).This underscores the greater accuracy,objectivity,and reproducibility in assessing treatment responses.The quantitative evaluation of pigment removal holds promise for facilitating faster and more robust assessments in research and development.Additionally,it may enable the optimization of treatments tailored to individual patients,thereby contributing to more effective and personalized dermatological care.展开更多
A simple and rapid method to prepare efficient electro-competent cells of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris was generated, with up to 100-fold transformation efficiencies over the existing procedures. The overnigh...A simple and rapid method to prepare efficient electro-competent cells of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris was generated, with up to 100-fold transformation efficiencies over the existing procedures. The overnight cultures were treated with sucrose solution and micro-centrifuged at room temperature;the entire electro-competent cells generation process can be completed in 15 minutes. It overcomes the complication and time-consuming shortcomings of the traditional conjugation or electro-transformation methods in this strain. Both the replicative plasmids and non-replicative plasmids could be transformed or integrated efficiently using this method. And the DNA concentration, cells growth stage, field strength and recovery time all had influences on the transformation efficiency. In the optimal conditions, the transformation efficiency for the replicative plasmids was 10<sup>9</sup> transformants per microgram DNA, and for non-replicative plasmids was 150 transformants per microgram DNA. Further with the homology sequences, two chromosomal target genes were deleted efficiently and the knockout strains were obtained easily.展开更多
Inspired by high theoretical energy density(-2600 W h kg^(-1))and cost-effectiveness of sulfur cathode,lithium–sulfur batteries are receiving great attention and considered as one of the most promising next-generatio...Inspired by high theoretical energy density(-2600 W h kg^(-1))and cost-effectiveness of sulfur cathode,lithium–sulfur batteries are receiving great attention and considered as one of the most promising next-generation high-energy-density batteries.However,over the past decades,the energy density and reliable safety levels as well as the commercial progress of lithium-sulfur batteries are still far from satisfactory due to the disconnection and huge gap between fundamental research and practical application.展开更多
Metal sulphide electrocatalyst is considered as one of the most promising low-cost candidates for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this work,we report a novel free-standing Cu2S branch array via a facile TiO2-induced...Metal sulphide electrocatalyst is considered as one of the most promising low-cost candidates for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this work,we report a novel free-standing Cu2S branch array via a facile TiO2-induced electrodeposition-sulfurization method.Interestingly,cross-linked Cu2S nanoflake branch is strongly anchored on the TiO2 backbone forming high-quality Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays.The branch formation mechanism is also proposed.As compared to the pure Cu2S nanowire arrays,the asprepared Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays show much better alkaline OER performance with lower overpotential(284 mV at 10 mA cm^-2)and smaller Tafel slope(72 dec-1)as well as enhanced longterm durability mainly due to larger exposed area and more active electrocatalytic sites.Our work provides a new way for construction of advanced metal sulphide electrocatalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.展开更多
In this research,a hydroxyl group functionalized metal-organic framework(MOF),UiO-66-(OH)_(2),was synthesized as a "on-off-on" fluore scent switching nanoprobe for highly sensitive and selective detection of...In this research,a hydroxyl group functionalized metal-organic framework(MOF),UiO-66-(OH)_(2),was synthesized as a "on-off-on" fluore scent switching nanoprobe for highly sensitive and selective detection of Fe^(3+),ascorbic acid(AA) and acid phosphatase(ACP).UiO-66-(OH)_(2) emits yellow-green light under ultraviolet light,when Fe^(3+) was added,Fe^(3+) was chelated with hydroxyl group,the electrons in the excited state S_1 of the MOF transferred to the half-filled 3 d orbits of Fe^(3+),resulting in fluorescence quenching because of the nonradiative electron/hole recombination annihilation.AA could reduce Fe^(3+) to Fe^(2+),which can destroy the electron transfer between UiO-66-(OH)_(2) and Fe^(3+) after AA adding,resulted in nonoccurrence of the nonradiative electron transfer,leading to the recovery of UiO-66-(OH)_(2) fluorescence intensity.The probe can also be used to detect ACP based on the enzymolysis of 2-phospho-L-ascorbic acid(AAP) to produce AA.Benefitting from the hydroxyl group and the characteristics of UiO-66,including the high porosity and large surface area,the developed UiO-66-(OH)_(2) showed extensive advantages as a fluorescent probe for detection of multi-component,such as high sensitivity and selectivity,colorimetric detection,fast response kinetics and easy to operate,economical and secure.This is the first time to use active group functionalized MOFs as a multicomponent sensor for these three substances detection.展开更多
For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a l...For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a large scale. Herein, we construct a new core–branch array and binder-free electrode by growing Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches on an atomic-layer-deposited(ALD) TiO_2 skeleton. Through induced growth on the ALD-TiO_2 backbone, cross-linked Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches with exposed { 210} highindex facets are uniformly anchored to the preformed TiO_2 core forming an integrated electrocatalyst. Such a core–branch array structure possesses large active surface area, uniform porous structure, and rich active sites of the exposed { 210 } high-index facet in the Ni_3S_2 nanoflake. Accordingly, the TiO_2@Ni_3S_2 core/branch arrays exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activities in an alkaline medium, with lower overpotentials for both oxygen evolution reaction(220 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)) and hydrogen evolution reaction(112 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2)), which are better than those of other Ni_3S_2 counterparts. Stable overall water splitting based on this bifunctional electrolyzer is also demonstrated.展开更多
All-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),utilizing sulfide solid electrolyte,are considered as the promising design on account of their superior safety and high energy density,whereas the time-consuming preparation p...All-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),utilizing sulfide solid electrolyte,are considered as the promising design on account of their superior safety and high energy density,whereas the time-consuming preparation process of sulfide electrolyte powders and the thickness of electrolyte layer hinder their practical application.Herein,an innovative ultimate-energy mechanical alloying plus rapid thermal processing approach is employed to rapidly synthesize the crystalline Argyrodite-type conductor Li_(5.3)PS_(4.3)ClBr_(0.7)(LPSCIBr)with superior ionic conductivity(11.7 mS cm^(-1)).Furthermore,to realize the higher energy density of the battery,an ultrathin LPSCIBr sulfide electrolyte membrane with superior ionic conductivity of 6.5 mS cm^(-1)is fabricated with the aid of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)binder and the reinforced cellulose mesh.Moreover,a simple solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)is constructed on the surface of lithium metal to enhance anodic stability.Benefiting from the joint efforts of these merits,the modified ASSLBs with a high cell-level energy density of 311 Wh kg^(-1) show an excellent cyclic stability.The assembled all-solid-state Li_(2) S/Li pouch cell can operate even under the severe conditions of bending and cutting,demonstrating the enormous potential of the sulfide electrolyte membrane for ASSLBs application.展开更多
Rational design of cost-effective high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of great significance for electrochemical water splitting. Herein, we adopt a nitrogen doping method to fabric...Rational design of cost-effective high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of great significance for electrochemical water splitting. Herein, we adopt a nitrogen doping method to fabricate self-supported N-doped CoO nanowire arrays (N-CoO) as active electrocatalysts via a facile hydrothermal combined doping method. The N-CoO nanowires are strongly composited with the carbon cloth substrate forming free-standing electrode with reinforced stability and high electronic conductivity. Owing to the increased accessible and electroactive areas, rich/short pathways for charge transfer and enhanced electronic conductivity, the N-CoO electrode exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance for OER with a low overpotential (319 mV at 10 mA cm^-2 and 410 mV at 100 mA cm^-2) and a low Tafel slope of 74 mV dec^-1 as well as superior long-term stability with no decay in 24 h continuous test in alkaline solution. Our reported design and optimization strategy provide a promising way to construct interesting well-aligned arrays for application in energy storage and conversion.展开更多
基金The Shanghai Science and Technology Committee(22dz1204700)the MOST Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC2304703,2020YFA0907200)+2 种基金Innovative research team of high-level local universities in Shanghai,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270202,82272579,82272570,62372286)the Shanghai Talent Development Fund(No.2021057)the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Science and Technology Innovation Special Fund(No.2021JCPT02).
文摘Knee arthrofibrosis,characterized by excessive matrix protein production and deposition,substantially impairs basic daily functions,causing considerable distress and financial burden.However,the underlying pathomechanisms remain unclear.Here,we characterized the heterogeneous cell populations and cellular pathways by combination of flow cytometry and single-cell RNA-seq analysis of synovial tissues from six patients with or without knee arthrofibrosis.Increased macrophages and fibroblasts were observed with decreased numbers of fibroblast-like synoviocytes,endothelial cells,vascular smooth muscle cells,and T cells in the arthrofibrosis group compared with negative controls.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51827803)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,111 Center(No.B20001)Institutional Research Fund from Sichuan University(No.2021SCUNL201).
文摘Generally,gaining fundamental insights into chain processes during the combustion of flame-retardant polymers relies on the qualitative and quantitative characterization of key chain carriers.However,polymer combustion processes based on conventional solid-fuel combustion strategies,due to the high coupling of pyrolysis,combustion,soot formation and oxidation,exhibit relatively high complexity and poor flame stability,and lead to a huge obstacle to the use of optical diagnostics.Herein,a spatial-confinement combustion strategy,which can produce a special staged flame with multi-jets secondary wave,is devised to provide a highly decoupled combustion environment.Glowing soot particles are therefore decoupled from main chemiluminescence region and confined to the flame tip to provide a well-controlled,opticalthin test environment for combustion diagnostic.Based on this strategy,a multi-nozzle-separation(MNS)burner is designed and fabricated,and the combustion processes associated with four model compounds,PVC,PS,PP/TBBA blends and PP/RP blends are investigated by spontaneous spectral diagnosis,and the chemiluminescence fingerprint of key diatomic/triatomic intermediates(such as OH,CH,C_(2),ClO,Br_(2),and PHO)are clearly observed.This encouraging result means that the strategy of spatial-confinement combustion we proposed shows promising prospect in many subjects associated with combustion chain regulation,such as efficient design of flame retardants.
基金supported by State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment(EIPE22119).
文摘In recent years,renewable energy(RE)penetration has become an important target in power systems.However,RE power is affected by climate change and has strong randomness and volatility.Adequate transmission capacity and energy storage systems(ESSs)are conducive to the integration of RE.Therefore,coordinated transmission renewable–storage expansion planning(TRSEP)is an effective decision-making approach to cope with the impacts of climate change and achieve the development tar-get of RE penetration.Electricity trading between different systems is common;therefore,in addition to the penetration of RE into the internal loads of the system,the proportion of RE generation in tie lines is gaining attention,making analyses of the RE transmission path necessary.Referring to the flow of carbon emissions,this paper defines the RE power flow density to track the transmission path of RE.Next,a TRSEP model is proposed that can clearly distinguish the RE transmission path into internal loads,exter-nal loads,and energy losses.To address the presence of bilinear terms in the proposed model,the McCormick method is applied,and a customized feasibility correction strategy is designed to obtain a good feasible solution.Numerical results from case studies are provided to verify the rationality and effectiveness of the approach proposed in this paper.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22271021,21971024)Liao Ning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC1902011)Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Liaoning Province(No.LJKQZ20222290)。
文摘The fabrication of bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in aqueous environment has far-reaching significance.Especially,reasonable interface process regulation toward heterogeneous composites can make full use of the active sites and improve the electrocatalytic activity.In this study,we designed and synthesized NiS_(2)-MoS_(2)-based heterogeneous composites as efficient and stable electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in alkaline electrolyte.The heterostructure was obtained by one-step hydrothermal ulfurization operation towards polymolybdate-based metal-organic complex.The composition and nanostructures can be tailored by modulating experiment parameter,realizing the phase-controlled synthesis and interface regulation:(1)High-percentage of 1T-MoS_(2)can be achieved via selecting appropriate vulcanization time and thiourea concentration,benifiting for the higher electroconductivity and more active sites;(2)Regular and orderly vulcanization time promotes the gradual growth and aggregation of nanosheets;(3)The existence of nickel hydroxide improves the electrocatalytic stability for oxygen production performance.The optimized heterogeneous interfaces provide sufficient active sites and accelerate electron transfer.Consequently,the optimal heterogeneous nanosheets present low overpotentials of 33 and 122 m V at the catalytic current densities of 10 m A/cm2for HER and OER,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62303293,62303414)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732176,2023M741821)the Zhejiang Province Postdoctoral Selected Foundation(No.ZJ2023143).
文摘Test selection design(TSD)is an important technique for improving product maintainability,reliability and reducing lifecycle costs.In recent years,although some researchers have addressed the design problem of test selection,the correlation between test outcomes has not been sufficiently considered in test metrics modeling.This study proposes a new approach that combines copula and D-Vine copula to address the correlation issue in TSD.First,the copula is utilized to model FIR on the joint distribution.Furthermore,the D-Vine copula is applied to model the FDR and FAR.Then,a particle swarm optimization is employed to select the optimal testing scheme.Finally,the efficacy of the proposed method is validated through experimentation on a negative feedback circuit.
基金the High-level construction discipline of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(zyyzdxk-2023272).
文摘Objective:To improve the efficiency of drug delivery,a mannose vinyl stearate mannose ligand(Man ligand)with active liver-targeting properties was synthesized.Methods:Non-aqueous enzymatic synthesis was used to modify the structure of mannose.Glycyrrhetinic acid-tanshinone lipid nanoparticles(GT-LN)and liver-targeted glycyrrhetinic acid-tanshinone mannose-modified lipid nanoparticles(GT-MLN)were prepared.The physicochemical properties and release profiles of both formulations were evaluated,and their pharmacokinetic behavior and tissue distribution were investigated.Results:The average particle sizes of GT-LN and GT-MLN were 190.20±1.35 and 204.83±3.86 nm,respectively,with corresponding surface Zeta potentials of-28.0±1.68 and-30.24±2.10 mV.The drug release profile of GT-LN conformed to the Higuchi equation,whereas that of GT-MLN followed both the first-order kinetic and RitgerePeppas equations.Both formulations significantly enhanced the gastrointestinal stability of the drug.In vivo studies in mice demonstrated that hepatic GA and TSN concentrations in both groups were significantly higher than those in the original drug suspension group(P=.01).Notably,the concentrations in the GT-MLN group were significantly higher compared to the GTLN group(P=.01).Conclusion:Man ligand was formed via the linkage of vinyl stearate with the hydroxyl group at C-6 in mannose.The Manligand endowed these lipid nanoparticles with obvious active liver-targeting properties.Our results provide an efficient and stable route of drug delivery to the liver with improved drug availability.
基金supported by The Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(21S31902700)。
文摘A growing number of skin laser treatments have rapidly evolved and increased their role in the field of dermatology,laser treatment is considered to be used for a variety of pigmentary dermatosis as well as aesthetic problems.The standardized assessment of laser treatment efficacy is crucial for the interpretation and comparison of studies related to laser treatment of skin disorders.In this study,we propose an evaluation method to quantitatively assess laser treatment efficacy based on the image segmentation technology.A tattoo model of Sprague Dawley(SD)rats was established and treated by picosecond laser treatments at varying energy levels.Images of the tattoo models were captured before and after laser treatment,and feature extraction was conducted to quantify the tattooed area and pigment gradation.Subsequently,the clearance rate,which has been a standardized parameter,was calculated.The results indicate that the clearance rates obtained through this quantitative algorithm are comparable and exhibit smaller standard deviations compared with scale scores(4.59%versus 7.93%in the low-energy group,4.01%versus 9.05%in the medium-energy group,and 4.29%versus 10.23%in the high-energy group).This underscores the greater accuracy,objectivity,and reproducibility in assessing treatment responses.The quantitative evaluation of pigment removal holds promise for facilitating faster and more robust assessments in research and development.Additionally,it may enable the optimization of treatments tailored to individual patients,thereby contributing to more effective and personalized dermatological care.
文摘A simple and rapid method to prepare efficient electro-competent cells of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris was generated, with up to 100-fold transformation efficiencies over the existing procedures. The overnight cultures were treated with sucrose solution and micro-centrifuged at room temperature;the entire electro-competent cells generation process can be completed in 15 minutes. It overcomes the complication and time-consuming shortcomings of the traditional conjugation or electro-transformation methods in this strain. Both the replicative plasmids and non-replicative plasmids could be transformed or integrated efficiently using this method. And the DNA concentration, cells growth stage, field strength and recovery time all had influences on the transformation efficiency. In the optimal conditions, the transformation efficiency for the replicative plasmids was 10<sup>9</sup> transformants per microgram DNA, and for non-replicative plasmids was 150 transformants per microgram DNA. Further with the homology sequences, two chromosomal target genes were deleted efficiently and the knockout strains were obtained easily.
基金This work is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51772272,51502263,and 51728204)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2018QNA4011),Qianjiang Talents Plan D(QJD1602029)+5 种基金Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang UniversityY.X.acknowledges the support by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21403196)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LY17E020010)W.Z.acknowledges the support by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51572240)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LY16E070004 and 2017C01035)H.H.acknowledges the support by Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LY18B030008).
文摘Inspired by high theoretical energy density(-2600 W h kg^(-1))and cost-effectiveness of sulfur cathode,lithium–sulfur batteries are receiving great attention and considered as one of the most promising next-generation high-energy-density batteries.However,over the past decades,the energy density and reliable safety levels as well as the commercial progress of lithium-sulfur batteries are still far from satisfactory due to the disconnection and huge gap between fundamental research and practical application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51728204 and 51772272)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2018QNA4011)+1 种基金Qianjiang Talents Plan D(QJD1602029)Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang University
文摘Metal sulphide electrocatalyst is considered as one of the most promising low-cost candidates for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this work,we report a novel free-standing Cu2S branch array via a facile TiO2-induced electrodeposition-sulfurization method.Interestingly,cross-linked Cu2S nanoflake branch is strongly anchored on the TiO2 backbone forming high-quality Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays.The branch formation mechanism is also proposed.As compared to the pure Cu2S nanowire arrays,the asprepared Cu2S/TiO2/Cu2S core-branch arrays show much better alkaline OER performance with lower overpotential(284 mV at 10 mA cm^-2)and smaller Tafel slope(72 dec-1)as well as enhanced longterm durability mainly due to larger exposed area and more active electrocatalytic sites.Our work provides a new way for construction of advanced metal sulphide electrocatalysts for electrochemical energy conversion.
基金supported by grants awarded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21505084,21775089)Natural Science Foundation Projects of Shandong Province(No.ZR2014BM029)+2 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(No.2017GSF19109)Innovation Project of Shandong Graduate Education(No.SDYY16091)Outstanding Youth Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2017JL010)。
文摘In this research,a hydroxyl group functionalized metal-organic framework(MOF),UiO-66-(OH)_(2),was synthesized as a "on-off-on" fluore scent switching nanoprobe for highly sensitive and selective detection of Fe^(3+),ascorbic acid(AA) and acid phosphatase(ACP).UiO-66-(OH)_(2) emits yellow-green light under ultraviolet light,when Fe^(3+) was added,Fe^(3+) was chelated with hydroxyl group,the electrons in the excited state S_1 of the MOF transferred to the half-filled 3 d orbits of Fe^(3+),resulting in fluorescence quenching because of the nonradiative electron/hole recombination annihilation.AA could reduce Fe^(3+) to Fe^(2+),which can destroy the electron transfer between UiO-66-(OH)_(2) and Fe^(3+) after AA adding,resulted in nonoccurrence of the nonradiative electron transfer,leading to the recovery of UiO-66-(OH)_(2) fluorescence intensity.The probe can also be used to detect ACP based on the enzymolysis of 2-phospho-L-ascorbic acid(AAP) to produce AA.Benefitting from the hydroxyl group and the characteristics of UiO-66,including the high porosity and large surface area,the developed UiO-66-(OH)_(2) showed extensive advantages as a fluorescent probe for detection of multi-component,such as high sensitivity and selectivity,colorimetric detection,fast response kinetics and easy to operate,economical and secure.This is the first time to use active group functionalized MOFs as a multicomponent sensor for these three substances detection.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51728204 and 51772272)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2018QNA4011)+2 种基金Qianjiang Talents Plan D (QJD1602029)Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang Universitythe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2015XZZX010-02)
文摘For efficient electrolysis of water for hydrogen generation or other valueadded chemicals, it is highly relevant to develop low-temperature synthesis of low-cost and high-e ciency metal sulfide electrocatalysts on a large scale. Herein, we construct a new core–branch array and binder-free electrode by growing Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches on an atomic-layer-deposited(ALD) TiO_2 skeleton. Through induced growth on the ALD-TiO_2 backbone, cross-linked Ni_3S_2 nanoflake branches with exposed { 210} highindex facets are uniformly anchored to the preformed TiO_2 core forming an integrated electrocatalyst. Such a core–branch array structure possesses large active surface area, uniform porous structure, and rich active sites of the exposed { 210 } high-index facet in the Ni_3S_2 nanoflake. Accordingly, the TiO_2@Ni_3S_2 core/branch arrays exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activities in an alkaline medium, with lower overpotentials for both oxygen evolution reaction(220 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)) and hydrogen evolution reaction(112 m V at 10 mA cm^(-2)), which are better than those of other Ni_3S_2 counterparts. Stable overall water splitting based on this bifunctional electrolyzer is also demonstrated.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20126,51971201)the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(2021C01175)。
文摘All-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs),utilizing sulfide solid electrolyte,are considered as the promising design on account of their superior safety and high energy density,whereas the time-consuming preparation process of sulfide electrolyte powders and the thickness of electrolyte layer hinder their practical application.Herein,an innovative ultimate-energy mechanical alloying plus rapid thermal processing approach is employed to rapidly synthesize the crystalline Argyrodite-type conductor Li_(5.3)PS_(4.3)ClBr_(0.7)(LPSCIBr)with superior ionic conductivity(11.7 mS cm^(-1)).Furthermore,to realize the higher energy density of the battery,an ultrathin LPSCIBr sulfide electrolyte membrane with superior ionic conductivity of 6.5 mS cm^(-1)is fabricated with the aid of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)binder and the reinforced cellulose mesh.Moreover,a simple solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)is constructed on the surface of lithium metal to enhance anodic stability.Benefiting from the joint efforts of these merits,the modified ASSLBs with a high cell-level energy density of 311 Wh kg^(-1) show an excellent cyclic stability.The assembled all-solid-state Li_(2) S/Li pouch cell can operate even under the severe conditions of bending and cutting,demonstrating the enormous potential of the sulfide electrolyte membrane for ASSLBs application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51728204, 51502263, 51772272)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2018QNA4011)+2 种基金Qianjiang Talents Plan D (QJD1602029)Program for Innovative Research Team in University of Ministry of Education of China (IRT13037)Startup Foundation for Hundred-Talent Program of Zhejiang University
文摘Rational design of cost-effective high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is of great significance for electrochemical water splitting. Herein, we adopt a nitrogen doping method to fabricate self-supported N-doped CoO nanowire arrays (N-CoO) as active electrocatalysts via a facile hydrothermal combined doping method. The N-CoO nanowires are strongly composited with the carbon cloth substrate forming free-standing electrode with reinforced stability and high electronic conductivity. Owing to the increased accessible and electroactive areas, rich/short pathways for charge transfer and enhanced electronic conductivity, the N-CoO electrode exhibits excellent electrocatalytic performance for OER with a low overpotential (319 mV at 10 mA cm^-2 and 410 mV at 100 mA cm^-2) and a low Tafel slope of 74 mV dec^-1 as well as superior long-term stability with no decay in 24 h continuous test in alkaline solution. Our reported design and optimization strategy provide a promising way to construct interesting well-aligned arrays for application in energy storage and conversion.
