To protect user privacy and data security,the integration of Federated Learning(FL)and blockchain has become an emerging research hotspot.However,the limited throughput and high communication complexity of traditional...To protect user privacy and data security,the integration of Federated Learning(FL)and blockchain has become an emerging research hotspot.However,the limited throughput and high communication complexity of traditional blockchains limit their application in large-scale FL tasks,and the synchronous traditional FL will also reduce the training efficiency.To address these issues,in this paper,we propose a Directed Acyclic Graph(DAG)blockchain-enabled generalized Federated Dropout(FD)learning strategy,which could improve the efficiency of FL while ensuring the model generalization.Specifically,the DAG maintained by multiple edge servers will guarantee the security and traceability of the data,and the Reputation-based Tips Selection Algorithm(RTSA)is proposed to reduce the blockchain consensus delay.Second,the semi-asynchronous training among Intelligent Devices(IDs)is adopted to improve the training efficiency,and a reputation-based FD technology is proposed to prevent overfitting of the model.In addition,a Hybrid Optimal Resource Allocation(HORA)algorithm is introduced to minimize the network delay.Finally,simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed algorithms.展开更多
Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)aerogels are emerging as very attractive scaffolds for high-performance electromagnetic wave absorption materials(EWAMs)due to their intrinsic conductive networks and intricate interior micr...Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)aerogels are emerging as very attractive scaffolds for high-performance electromagnetic wave absorption materials(EWAMs)due to their intrinsic conductive networks and intricate interior microstructure,as well as good compatibility with other electromagnetic(EM)components.Herein,we realized the decoration of rGO aerogel with Mo_(2)C nanoparticles by sequential hydrothermal assembly,freeze-drying,and high-temperature pyrolysis.Results show that Mo_(2)C nanoparticle loading can be easily controlled by the ammonium molybdate to glucose molar ratio.The hydrophobicity and thermal insulation of the rGO aerogel are effectively improved upon the introduction of Mo_(2)C nanoparticles,and more importantly,these nanoparticles regulate the EM properties of the rGO aerogel to a large extent.Although more Mo_(2)C nanoparticles may decrease the overall attenuation ability of the rGO aerogel,they bring much better impedance matching.At a molar ratio of 1:1,a desirable balance between attenuation ability and impedance matching is observed.In this context,the Mo_(2)C/r GO aerogel displays strong reflection loss and broad response bandwidth,even with a small applied thickness(1.7 mm)and low filler loading(9.0wt%).The positive effects of Mo_(2)C nanoparticles on multifunctional properties may render Mo_(2)C/r GO aerogels promising candidates for high-performance EWAMs under harsh conditions.展开更多
Manipulation of electromagnetic waves is essential to various microwave applications,and absorbing devices composed of low-pressure gas discharge tubes and radar-absorbing materials(RAM)can bring new solutions to broa...Manipulation of electromagnetic waves is essential to various microwave applications,and absorbing devices composed of low-pressure gas discharge tubes and radar-absorbing materials(RAM)can bring new solutions to broadband electromagnetic stealth.The microwave transmission method is used to measure the physical parameters of the plasma unit.The designed structure exhibits superior absorption performance and radar cross-section(RCS)reduction capability in the 2–18 GHz band,with unique absorption advantage in the S and C frequency bands.It is found that the combination of the plasma and the RAM can significantly broaden the absorption frequency band and improve the absorption performance with excellent synergistic stealth capability.Experimental and simulation results present that broadband,wide-angle,tunable electromagnetic wave absorption and RCS reduction can be achieved by adjusting the spatial layout of the combined plasma layer and the type of RAMs,which creates opportunities for microwave transmission and selective stealth of equipment.Therefore,the wave manipulation by combined plasma array and RAM provides a valuable reference for developing numerous applications,including radar antenna stealth,spatial filter,and high power microwave shielding.展开更多
Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide,and its complexity and heterogeneity pose considerable challenges to conventional treatment.In recent years,the rise of organoid technology has provide...Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide,and its complexity and heterogeneity pose considerable challenges to conventional treatment.In recent years,the rise of organoid technology has provided new perspectives and tools for precision medicine in oncology.The use of high-fidelity organoids capable of recapitulating patients'genotypic and phenotypic features can further facilitate personalised treatment.In this review,we discuss 1)the advantages of liver cancer organoids as disease models over traditional models;2)the origin and establishment of liver cancer organoids;3)the application of liver cancer organoids technology in tumour precision medicine;4)the technical tools of liver cancer-derived organoids;and 5)current solutions for the deficiencies and challenges of liver cancer organoids.This review should provide both a deeper under-standing of the research progress and application prospects of liver cancer organoids,as well as theoretical support and practical guidance for more complete integration of liver cancer research and precision medicine.展开更多
The growing complexity of electromagnetic(EM)interference has driven significant demand for next-generation absorbers that combine lightweight,flexibility,and good electromagnetic attenuation capability.The low-dimens...The growing complexity of electromagnetic(EM)interference has driven significant demand for next-generation absorbers that combine lightweight,flexibility,and good electromagnetic attenuation capability.The low-dimensional ternary Co_(3)ZnC/Co/CNT composites with hollow structures have been synthesized through in-situ polymerization and high-temperature carbonization.The unique integration of low-dimensional nanostructures and multicomponent heterointerfaces confers exceptional EM absorption properties,achieving a reflection loss of−70.0 dB and significantly reducing radar cross section(RCS)scattering signals.It is particularly meaningful that the numerical simulation of Co_(3)ZnC/Co/CNT metama-terial reveals ultrawideband absorption performance,achieving 10.7 GHz(7.3-18.0 GHz)at a thickness of 4.5 mm and extending to 15 GHz(3.0-18.0 GHz)with a 10.5 mm.Moreover,the Co_(3)ZnC/Co/CNT composites retain meritorious EM absorption properties after flexible film formation,broadening their usability and application scope.These investigations will provide seminal insights encompassing theoretical validation,experimental synthesis,and practical application for the next generation of absorbers.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2021YFB1714100in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant 62371082 and 62001076in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing under Grant CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0726 and cstc2020jcyjmsxmX0878.
文摘To protect user privacy and data security,the integration of Federated Learning(FL)and blockchain has become an emerging research hotspot.However,the limited throughput and high communication complexity of traditional blockchains limit their application in large-scale FL tasks,and the synchronous traditional FL will also reduce the training efficiency.To address these issues,in this paper,we propose a Directed Acyclic Graph(DAG)blockchain-enabled generalized Federated Dropout(FD)learning strategy,which could improve the efficiency of FL while ensuring the model generalization.Specifically,the DAG maintained by multiple edge servers will guarantee the security and traceability of the data,and the Reputation-based Tips Selection Algorithm(RTSA)is proposed to reduce the blockchain consensus delay.Second,the semi-asynchronous training among Intelligent Devices(IDs)is adopted to improve the training efficiency,and a reputation-based FD technology is proposed to prevent overfitting of the model.In addition,a Hybrid Optimal Resource Allocation(HORA)algorithm is introduced to minimize the network delay.Finally,simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed algorithms.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021MD703944)the Fund of Science and Technology on Near-Surface Detection Laboratory(No.6142414211808)+1 种基金the Director Fund of State Key Laboratory of Pulsed Power Laser Technology(No.SKL2021ZR06)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21776053)。
文摘Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)aerogels are emerging as very attractive scaffolds for high-performance electromagnetic wave absorption materials(EWAMs)due to their intrinsic conductive networks and intricate interior microstructure,as well as good compatibility with other electromagnetic(EM)components.Herein,we realized the decoration of rGO aerogel with Mo_(2)C nanoparticles by sequential hydrothermal assembly,freeze-drying,and high-temperature pyrolysis.Results show that Mo_(2)C nanoparticle loading can be easily controlled by the ammonium molybdate to glucose molar ratio.The hydrophobicity and thermal insulation of the rGO aerogel are effectively improved upon the introduction of Mo_(2)C nanoparticles,and more importantly,these nanoparticles regulate the EM properties of the rGO aerogel to a large extent.Although more Mo_(2)C nanoparticles may decrease the overall attenuation ability of the rGO aerogel,they bring much better impedance matching.At a molar ratio of 1:1,a desirable balance between attenuation ability and impedance matching is observed.In this context,the Mo_(2)C/r GO aerogel displays strong reflection loss and broad response bandwidth,even with a small applied thickness(1.7 mm)and low filler loading(9.0wt%).The positive effects of Mo_(2)C nanoparticles on multifunctional properties may render Mo_(2)C/r GO aerogels promising candidates for high-performance EWAMs under harsh conditions.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51907198)Natural Science Research Foundation of Anhui Province(No.1908085MF205)+1 种基金Director Fund of State Key Laboratory of Pulsed Power Laser Technology(Nos.SKL2021ZR07,SKL2021ZR06)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021MD703944).
文摘Manipulation of electromagnetic waves is essential to various microwave applications,and absorbing devices composed of low-pressure gas discharge tubes and radar-absorbing materials(RAM)can bring new solutions to broadband electromagnetic stealth.The microwave transmission method is used to measure the physical parameters of the plasma unit.The designed structure exhibits superior absorption performance and radar cross-section(RCS)reduction capability in the 2–18 GHz band,with unique absorption advantage in the S and C frequency bands.It is found that the combination of the plasma and the RAM can significantly broaden the absorption frequency band and improve the absorption performance with excellent synergistic stealth capability.Experimental and simulation results present that broadband,wide-angle,tunable electromagnetic wave absorption and RCS reduction can be achieved by adjusting the spatial layout of the combined plasma layer and the type of RAMs,which creates opportunities for microwave transmission and selective stealth of equipment.Therefore,the wave manipulation by combined plasma array and RAM provides a valuable reference for developing numerous applications,including radar antenna stealth,spatial filter,and high power microwave shielding.
基金supported by the Shenzhen Fundamental Research Program(JCYJ20240813112004006)the Shenzhen Health Talent Program(2022)+2 种基金the Shenzhen Municipal Science and Technology Foundation(JCYJ20240813141046059)the GuangDong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515110688,2024A1515220011)the Guangdong Medical Science and Technology Research Fund(A2024025).
文摘Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide,and its complexity and heterogeneity pose considerable challenges to conventional treatment.In recent years,the rise of organoid technology has provided new perspectives and tools for precision medicine in oncology.The use of high-fidelity organoids capable of recapitulating patients'genotypic and phenotypic features can further facilitate personalised treatment.In this review,we discuss 1)the advantages of liver cancer organoids as disease models over traditional models;2)the origin and establishment of liver cancer organoids;3)the application of liver cancer organoids technology in tumour precision medicine;4)the technical tools of liver cancer-derived organoids;and 5)current solutions for the deficiencies and challenges of liver cancer organoids.This review should provide both a deeper under-standing of the research progress and application prospects of liver cancer organoids,as well as theoretical support and practical guidance for more complete integration of liver cancer research and precision medicine.
基金supported by the National University of Defense Technology Independent Innovation Science Fund(Nos.24-ZZCXJDZ-42 and XJJC2024088)Hefei Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.K130936103)The authors extend their gratitude to Ms.Zhang from Scientific Compass(www.shiyanjia.com)for providing invaluable assistance.
文摘The growing complexity of electromagnetic(EM)interference has driven significant demand for next-generation absorbers that combine lightweight,flexibility,and good electromagnetic attenuation capability.The low-dimensional ternary Co_(3)ZnC/Co/CNT composites with hollow structures have been synthesized through in-situ polymerization and high-temperature carbonization.The unique integration of low-dimensional nanostructures and multicomponent heterointerfaces confers exceptional EM absorption properties,achieving a reflection loss of−70.0 dB and significantly reducing radar cross section(RCS)scattering signals.It is particularly meaningful that the numerical simulation of Co_(3)ZnC/Co/CNT metama-terial reveals ultrawideband absorption performance,achieving 10.7 GHz(7.3-18.0 GHz)at a thickness of 4.5 mm and extending to 15 GHz(3.0-18.0 GHz)with a 10.5 mm.Moreover,the Co_(3)ZnC/Co/CNT composites retain meritorious EM absorption properties after flexible film formation,broadening their usability and application scope.These investigations will provide seminal insights encompassing theoretical validation,experimental synthesis,and practical application for the next generation of absorbers.
