This paper proposed a new systematic approach-functional evidential reasoning model(FERM) for exploring hazardous chemical operational accidents under uncertainty. First, FERM was introduced to identify various causal...This paper proposed a new systematic approach-functional evidential reasoning model(FERM) for exploring hazardous chemical operational accidents under uncertainty. First, FERM was introduced to identify various causal factors and their performance changes in hazardous chemical operational accidents, along with determining the functional failure link relationships. Subsequently, FERM was employed to elucidate both qualitative and quantitative operational accident information within a unified framework, which could be regarded as the input of information fusion to obtain the fuzzy belief distribution of each cause factor. Finally, the derived risk values of the causal factors were ranked while constructing multi-level accident causation chains to unveil the weak links in system functionality and the primary roots of operational accidents. Using the specific case of the “1·15” major explosion and fire accident at Liaoning Panjin Haoye Chemical Co., Ltd., seven causal factors and their corresponding performance changes were identified. Additionally, five accident causation chains were uncovered based on the fuzzy joint distribution of the functional assessment level(FAL) and reliability distribution(RD),revealing an overall increase in risk along the accident evolution path. The research findings demonstrated that FERM enabled the effective characterization, rational quantification and accurate analysis of the inherent uncertainties in hazardous chemical operational accident risks from a systemic perspective.展开更多
Single-molecule junctions are building blocks for constructing molecular devices.However,intermolecular interactions like winding bring additional interference among the surrounding molecules,which inhibits the intrin...Single-molecule junctions are building blocks for constructing molecular devices.However,intermolecular interactions like winding bring additional interference among the surrounding molecules,which inhibits the intrinsic coherent transport through single-molecule junctions.Here,we employed a nanocavity(dimethoxypillar[5]arene,DMP[5]),which is analogous to electric cables,to confine the conformation of flexible chains(1,8-diaminooctane,DAO)via host-vip interaction.Single-molecule conductance measurements indicate that the conductance of DAO encapsulated with DMP[5]is as high as that of pure DAO,as reproduced by theoretical simulations.Intriguingly,the molecular lengths of the DAO encapsulated with DMP[5]increase from 1.13 nm to 1.46 nm compared with the pure DAO,indicating that DMP[5]keeps DAO upright-standing via the confinement effect.This work provides a new strategy to decouple the intermolecular interaction by employing an insulating sheath,enabling the high-density integration of single-molecule devices.展开更多
In recent years,polymer-based triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have been increasingly applied in the field of flexible wearable electronics.However,the lack of flame retardancy of existing TENGs greatly lim-its thei...In recent years,polymer-based triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have been increasingly applied in the field of flexible wearable electronics.However,the lack of flame retardancy of existing TENGs greatly lim-its their applications in extreme circumstances.Herein,an ultra-thin and highly flexible aramid nanofiber(ANF)/MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x))/Ni nanochain composite paper was prepared through vacuum-assisted filtration and freeze-drying technology.Owing to the synergistic effect between ANF and MXene,the composite paper not only possessed excellent mechanical properties,which were able to withstand over 10,000 times its own weight,but also exhibited outstanding flame-retardant and controllable Joule heating ca-pabilities.Moreover,the mechanical energy capture characteristics of the composite paper-based TENG were evaluated,resulting in the open-circuit voltage(55.6 V),short-circuit current(0.62μA),and trans-ferred charge quantity(25μC).It also could enable self-powering as a wearable electronic device with an instantaneous power of 15.6μW at the optimal external resistance of 10 MΩ.This work is intended to set TENG as safe energy harvesting devices for reducing fire hazards,and will provide a new strategy to broaden the application ranges of TENG.展开更多
The development of high-performance functional composites has become a research hotspot in response to the hazards of over-heating and electromagnetic radiation in modern electronic devices.Herein,we grew magnetic Fe_...The development of high-performance functional composites has become a research hotspot in response to the hazards of over-heating and electromagnetic radiation in modern electronic devices.Herein,we grew magnetic Fe_(3)O_(4)particles in situ on the MXene layer to obtain an MXene@Fe_(3)O_(4)composite with rich heterogeneous interfaces.Owing to the unique heterostructure and the synergistic effects of multiple electromagnetic wave absorption mechanisms,the composite achieved a minimum reflection loss of-27.14 dB and an effect-ive absorption bandwidth of 2.05 GHz at an absorption thickness of 2 mm.Moreover,the MXene@Fe_(3)O_(4)composite could be encapsu-lated in thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)via thermal curing.The obtained composite elastomer exhibited a strong tensile strength,and its thermal diffusivity was 113%higher than that of pure TPU.Such additional mechanical properties and thermal conduction features render this composite elastomer an advanced electromagnetic absorber to adapt to the ever-changing environment for expanding practical applications.展开更多
Background:Tuberculosis(TB),caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis,remains the second leading cause of death from a single infectious disease globally and poses a significant economic and clinical burden in the world in...Background:Tuberculosis(TB),caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis,remains the second leading cause of death from a single infectious disease globally and poses a significant economic and clinical burden in the world in 2022.Of particular concern is the emergence of drug-resistant TB,accounting for 15%-20%of TB deaths.It is imperative to delve into the global trends of incidence and death rate for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis(MDRTB)and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis(XDR-TB),drawing upon the comprehensive Global Burden of Disease(GBD)2021 drug-resistant tuberculosis dataset.Methods:From the GBD 2021,data on incidence,prevalence,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),and death of MDR-TB and XDR-TB from 1990 to 2021 were collected.We calculated the estimated annual percentage changes in age standardized incidence rate(ASIR)and age-standardized death rate(ASDR),segmented by age,sex,and socio-demographic index(SDI).The impacts of various risk factors on MDR-TB and XDR-TB were also analyzed.Results:In 2021,there were an estimated 443,680(95%uncertainty interval[UI]:259,196-766,545)incident cases of MDR-TB,and an estimated 106,818(95%UI:41,612-211,854)death cases of MDR-TB,while there were an estimated 24,036(95%UI:17,144-34,587)incident cases of XDR-TB and 7,946(95%UI:3,326-14,859)death cases of XDR-TB.The incidence and death cases of MDR-TB were lowest in high SDI regions,whereas the incidence rates of XDR-TB in high-middle SDI regions were higher than those in middle SDI and high SDI regions.Conclusion:This study reported the disease burden of drug-resistant TB from 1990 to 2021.Until 2021,drugresistant TB is still a serious problem in low SDI countries,especially for high-risk age populations with highrisk factors.Controlling drug-resistant TB requires effective control strategies and healthcare systems.展开更多
The eutectic high entropy alloys have attracted extensive attention and are considered one of the most promising new metal materials.The microstructures of large eutectic high entropy alloy ingot with excellent castin...The eutectic high entropy alloys have attracted extensive attention and are considered one of the most promising new metal materials.The microstructures of large eutectic high entropy alloy ingot with excellent casting performance have been rarely reported.In this study,we have prepared a ton class eutectic high entropy alloy ingot via vacuum induction melting for the first time.The evolution of microstructure and macro-segregation from the edge region to the core of the ingot were also revealed.It was found that there was no significant macro-segregation in ton class eutectic high entropy alloy ingot,and chemical elements were distributed uniformly.The coupled growth of the primary phases and eutectic colonies were homogeneously distributed in the ingot,and there is no traditional columnar grain region from the edge region of the ingot to the core.The tensile strength of the sample in the R/2 region of the ton class ingot with elongation greater than 10%is 892.3 MPa,showing an excellent comprehensive mechanical property.This study exhibits an important guidance for the industrial application of large eutectic high entropy alloy casting ingot.展开更多
The high energy density and long cycling life of zinc-based batteries are restricted by the single electro-chemical reaction system.To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries,electrode materials,electroly...The high energy density and long cycling life of zinc-based batteries are restricted by the single electro-chemical reaction system.To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries,electrode materials,electrolytes and membranes are regularly modified,while the construction of battery systems is often ne-glected.Herein,a multifunctional electrode was prepared via 3D printing,which successfully coupled the metal oxide/hydroxide-zinc battery(MZB)reaction and rechargeable zinc-air battery(RZAB)reaction.The ultrathick hierarchical 3D electrode provided a tunable capacity for the MZB system,which enabled the possibility for feasible output regulation of this hybrid system.The active material NiCoLDH was discov-ered to undergo structure reconstruction during cycling,which revealed the capacity fading mechanism.The delicate system design and discovery ensured a high-performance battery configuration and revealed the corresponding mechanism,opening a new avenue for developing high-performance zinc batteries.展开更多
The continued existence of high-energy radiation in nuclear reactors at high temperatures results in the formation of radiation-induced voids,which will further lead to inevitable swellings of polycrystalline structur...The continued existence of high-energy radiation in nuclear reactors at high temperatures results in the formation of radiation-induced voids,which will further lead to inevitable swellings of polycrystalline structural components and thus premature failures.A deep understanding of the effect of temperature and grain boundary on void evolution in irradiated copper is significant for preventing this kind of failures.Here,the phase-field method was employed to study void evolution in irradiated copper under different temperatures and grain sizes.The results show that,due to the different sensitivities of point defect production rate and vacancy diffusion rate to temperature changes,both the nucleation-growth rate and the coarsening rate during void evolution increase first and then decrease with increasing temperature;moreover,the nucleation mechanism exhibits site-saturated nucleation at low temperatures while continuous nucleation at high temperatures.The presence of grain boundary can accelerate the emergence of void because grain boundaries can absorb more interstitials than vacancies.The finer the grain size,the stronger inhibitory effect of grain boundaries on the growth rate of void,due to the formation of void denuded zone near grain boundaries.At high temperatures,the growth rate of void in fine grains is significantly reduced due to the increase of vacancy diffusion rate and the enhancement of sink effect of grain boundary on vacancy.展开更多
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a prevalent autoimmune disease whose main features include chronic synovial inflammation,bone destruction,and joint degeneration.Neutrophils are often considered to be the first responders t...Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a prevalent autoimmune disease whose main features include chronic synovial inflammation,bone destruction,and joint degeneration.Neutrophils are often considered to be the first responders to inflammation and are a key presence in the inflammatory milieu of RA.Neutrophil extracellular traps(NETs),a meshwork of DNA-histone complexes and proteins released by activated neutrophils,are widely involved in the pathophysiology of autoimmune diseases,especially RA,in addition to playing a key role in the neutrophil innate immune response.NETs have been found to be an important source of citrullinated autoantigen antibodies and inflammatory factor release,which can activate RA synovial fibroblasts(FLS)and cause joint damage.This article reviews the role of NETs in the pathophysiology of RA,demonstrating the application of multiple molecules with various therapies,with a view to informing the discovery and development of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for RA.展开更多
Central nervous system(CNS)injuries,including stroke,traumatic brain injury,and spinal cord injury,are leading causes of long-term disability.It is estimated that more than half of the survivors of severe unilateral i...Central nervous system(CNS)injuries,including stroke,traumatic brain injury,and spinal cord injury,are leading causes of long-term disability.It is estimated that more than half of the survivors of severe unilateral injury are unable to use the denervated limb.Previous studies have focused on neuroprotective interventions in the affected hemisphere to limit brain lesions and neurorepair measures to promote recovery.However,the ability to increase plasticity in the injured brain is restricted and difficult to improve.Therefore,over several decades,researchers have been prompted to enhance the compensation by the unaffected hemisphere.Animal experiments have revealed that regrowth of ipsilateral descending fibers from the unaffected hemisphere to denervated motor neurons plays a significant role in the restoration of motor function.In addition,several clinical treatments have been designed to restore ipsilateral motor control,including brain stimulation,nerve transfer surgery,and brain–computer interface systems.Here,we comprehensively review the neural mechanisms as well as translational applications of ipsilateral motor control upon rehabilitation after CNS injuries.展开更多
External cervical resorption(ECR)refers to a pathological state in which resorption tissues penetrate into the dentin at the cervical aspect of the root.Despite being latent in its initial phase,ECR could cause severe...External cervical resorption(ECR)refers to a pathological state in which resorption tissues penetrate into the dentin at the cervical aspect of the root.Despite being latent in its initial phase,ECR could cause severe damage to mineralized dental tissue and even involve the pulp if not given timely diagnosis and treatment.Nevertheless,the etiology of ECR is still poorly understood,which adds to the difficulty in early diagnosis.ECR has received growing attention in recent years due to the increasing number of clinical cases.Several potential predisposing factors have been recognized in cross-sectional studies as well as case reports.In the meantime,studies on histopathology and pathogenesis have shed light on possible mechanisms of ECR.This review aims to summarize the latest findings in the pathogenesis and potential predisposing factors of ECR,so as to provide pragmatic reference for clinical practice.展开更多
Xanthan gum solutions with different mass concentrations were used to study the chaotic characteristics induced by the impeller of perturbed six-bent-blade turbine(6 PBT) in a stirred vessel. Based on the velocity tim...Xanthan gum solutions with different mass concentrations were used to study the chaotic characteristics induced by the impeller of perturbed six-bent-blade turbine(6 PBT) in a stirred vessel. Based on the velocity time series obtained by the experiment of particle image velocimetry(PIV), with the software MATLAB(R2016a), the distributions of the largest Lyapunov exponent(LLE) and Kolmogorov entropy(K entropy) of the system, as two important parameters for characterizing the chaotic degree, were investigated respectively. Results showed that both of the LLE and K entropy increased with the increasing speed at the beginning. As the speed was up to 200 r·min-1, the two parameters reached the maximal values meanwhile, corresponding to 0.535 and 0.834, respectively, which indicated that the chaotic degree of the flow field was up to the highest level. When the speed was increased further, both of the LLE and K entropy decreased on the contrary, which meant that the chaotic degree was decreasing. It was also observed that the chaotic characteristics of flow field were hardly affected by the fluid rheology and the detecting positions. The research results will enhance the understanding of the chaotic mixing mechanism and provide a theoretical reference for optimizing impeller structure.展开更多
Disturbance of biological rhythms contributes to the onset of bipolar disorders and is an important clinical feature of the condition.To further explore the role of biological rhythms in bipolar disorders,95 English a...Disturbance of biological rhythms contributes to the onset of bipolar disorders and is an important clinical feature of the condition.To further explore the role of biological rhythms in bipolar disorders,95 English articles published between 1968 and 2019 were retrieved from the PubMed database and analysed.We herein review the outcomes of studies on biological rhythm disturbance in bipolar disorders,including the epidemiology,aetiology,clinical features(eg,sleep,feeding and eating disorders)and treatment of the condition evaluated by patients*selfreport and biological indicators such as melatonin.Our report supports the characterisation of biological rhythm disturbance as a significant clinical feature affecting the onset and development of bipolar disorders and reviews classical and novel treatments,such as chronotherapy,that can be applied in the clinical practice.Our analysis indicates that a more comprehensive study of the pathophysiology,clinical phenomenology and treatment of biological rhythm disturbance is required.展开更多
Human–robot(HR)collaboration(HRC)is an emerging research field because of the complementary advantages of humans and robots.An HRC framework for robotic assembly based on impedance control is proposed in this paper.I...Human–robot(HR)collaboration(HRC)is an emerging research field because of the complementary advantages of humans and robots.An HRC framework for robotic assembly based on impedance control is proposed in this paper.In the HRC framework,the human is the decision maker,the robot acts as the executor,while the assembly environment provides constraints.The robot is the main executor to perform the assembly action,which has the position control,drag and drop,positive impedance control,and negative impedance control modes.To reveal the characteristics of the HRC framework,the switch condition map of different control modes and the stability analysis of the HR coupled system are discussed.In the end,HRC assembly experiments are conducted,where the HRC assembly task can be accomplished when the assembling tolerance is 0.08 mm or with the interference fit.Experiments show that the HRC assembly has the complementary advantages of humans and robots and is efficient in finishing complex assembly tasks.展开更多
MicroRNA390(miR390)is involved in plant growth and development by down-regulating the expression of the downstream genes trans-acting short interfering RNA3(TAS3)and AUXIN RESPONSE FACTORs(ARFs).There is a scarcity of...MicroRNA390(miR390)is involved in plant growth and development by down-regulating the expression of the downstream genes trans-acting short interfering RNA3(TAS3)and AUXIN RESPONSE FACTORs(ARFs).There is a scarcity of research on the involvement of the miR390-TAS3-ARFs pathway in the stem development of Populus.Here,differentially expressedmiRNAs during poplar stem development were screened by small RNA sequencing analysis,and a novel function of miR390b in stem development was revealed.Overexpression of miR390b(OE-miR390b)resulted in a large increase in the number of xylem fiber cells and a slight decrease in the cell length at the longitudinal axis.Overall increases in stem elongation and plant height were observed in the OE-miR390b plants.According to transcriptome sequencing results and transient co-expression analysis,TAS3.1 and TAS3.2 were identified as the target genes of miR390 in poplar and were negatively regulated by miR390 in the apex.The transcription levels of ARF3.2 and ARF4 were significantly repressed in OE-miR390b plants and strongly negatively correlatedwith the number of xylem fiber cells along the longitudinal axis.These findings indicate that the conserved miR390-TAS3-ARFs pathway in poplar is involved in stem elongation and plant height growth.展开更多
Traditional cement concrete has the disadvantages of low tensile strength,poor toughness,and rapid development of cracks while cracking,which causes a significantly negative influence on the safety and durability of c...Traditional cement concrete has the disadvantages of low tensile strength,poor toughness,and rapid development of cracks while cracking,which causes a significantly negative influence on the safety and durability of concrete road pavement.This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of toughness improvement mechanisms and evaluation methods of cement concrete for road pavement.The review indicates that(i)The performance of concrete material depends on its material composition and internal structure.Aggregate size,cement properties and admixtures are the main factors of concrete toughness.(ii)The incorporation of rubber or fiber in pavement concrete improves the toughness of concrete materials.However,these additions must be maintained within a reasonable range.The amount of rubber and fiber are encouraged not more than 30%of the volume of fine aggregate and 2%of the volume of concrete,respectively.(iii)The toughness of pavement concrete material includes the toughness regarding bending,impact and fracture.The toughness of cement concrete for highway and municipal pavement is generally evaluated by bending and fracture toughness,while the toughness of airfield pavement concrete is more focused on impact toughness.(iv)The toughening measures of cement concrete for road pavement are mainly mixed with rubber or fiber,while these two materials have their defects,and the application of hightoughness cement concrete in the actual road still faces many challenges.For example,the synergistic effect of rubber and fiber,the development and application of new flexible admixtures,and the formulation of the toughness index of pavement cement concrete materials need further research.展开更多
The aim of this paper is to seek the numerical solution of a class of variable order fractional integral-differential equation in terms of Bernstein polynomials.The fractional derivative is described in the Caputo sen...The aim of this paper is to seek the numerical solution of a class of variable order fractional integral-differential equation in terms of Bernstein polynomials.The fractional derivative is described in the Caputo sense.Four kinds of operational matrixes of Bernstein polynomials are introduced and are utilized to reduce the initial equation to the solution of algebraic equations after dispersing the variable.By solving the algebraic equations,the numerical solutions are acquired.The method in general is easy to implement and yields good results.Numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the method.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research&Development Program of China(2021YFB3301100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004014)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZY2406).
文摘This paper proposed a new systematic approach-functional evidential reasoning model(FERM) for exploring hazardous chemical operational accidents under uncertainty. First, FERM was introduced to identify various causal factors and their performance changes in hazardous chemical operational accidents, along with determining the functional failure link relationships. Subsequently, FERM was employed to elucidate both qualitative and quantitative operational accident information within a unified framework, which could be regarded as the input of information fusion to obtain the fuzzy belief distribution of each cause factor. Finally, the derived risk values of the causal factors were ranked while constructing multi-level accident causation chains to unveil the weak links in system functionality and the primary roots of operational accidents. Using the specific case of the “1·15” major explosion and fire accident at Liaoning Panjin Haoye Chemical Co., Ltd., seven causal factors and their corresponding performance changes were identified. Additionally, five accident causation chains were uncovered based on the fuzzy joint distribution of the functional assessment level(FAL) and reliability distribution(RD),revealing an overall increase in risk along the accident evolution path. The research findings demonstrated that FERM enabled the effective characterization, rational quantification and accurate analysis of the inherent uncertainties in hazardous chemical operational accident risks from a systemic perspective.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22205084,42307566,22325303,22250003,T2222002,21991130,22032004)Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2022H6014)+4 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2023M741039,2023M742199)Project funded by National&Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Mineral Salt Deep Utilization(No.SF202303)State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization for Low Grade Phosphate Rock and Its Associated Resources WFKF(2023)013the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Xiamen University,No.20720240053)State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases,Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory(No.2023XAKJ0103074)。
文摘Single-molecule junctions are building blocks for constructing molecular devices.However,intermolecular interactions like winding bring additional interference among the surrounding molecules,which inhibits the intrinsic coherent transport through single-molecule junctions.Here,we employed a nanocavity(dimethoxypillar[5]arene,DMP[5]),which is analogous to electric cables,to confine the conformation of flexible chains(1,8-diaminooctane,DAO)via host-vip interaction.Single-molecule conductance measurements indicate that the conductance of DAO encapsulated with DMP[5]is as high as that of pure DAO,as reproduced by theoretical simulations.Intriguingly,the molecular lengths of the DAO encapsulated with DMP[5]increase from 1.13 nm to 1.46 nm compared with the pure DAO,indicating that DMP[5]keeps DAO upright-standing via the confinement effect.This work provides a new strategy to decouple the intermolecular interaction by employing an insulating sheath,enabling the high-density integration of single-molecule devices.
基金financially supported by the Zhejiang Provin-cial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LQ22E030016)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52275137,51705467),the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M722831)+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Selected Funding Project of Zhejiang Province(No.ZJ2022063)the Self-Topic Fund of Zhe-jiang Normal University(No.2020ZS04)the National Key Re-search and Development Program of China(No.2018YFE0199100).
文摘In recent years,polymer-based triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)have been increasingly applied in the field of flexible wearable electronics.However,the lack of flame retardancy of existing TENGs greatly lim-its their applications in extreme circumstances.Herein,an ultra-thin and highly flexible aramid nanofiber(ANF)/MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x))/Ni nanochain composite paper was prepared through vacuum-assisted filtration and freeze-drying technology.Owing to the synergistic effect between ANF and MXene,the composite paper not only possessed excellent mechanical properties,which were able to withstand over 10,000 times its own weight,but also exhibited outstanding flame-retardant and controllable Joule heating ca-pabilities.Moreover,the mechanical energy capture characteristics of the composite paper-based TENG were evaluated,resulting in the open-circuit voltage(55.6 V),short-circuit current(0.62μA),and trans-ferred charge quantity(25μC).It also could enable self-powering as a wearable electronic device with an instantaneous power of 15.6μW at the optimal external resistance of 10 MΩ.This work is intended to set TENG as safe energy harvesting devices for reducing fire hazards,and will provide a new strategy to broaden the application ranges of TENG.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LQ22E030016)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52275137)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M722831)the Postdoctoral Research Selected Funding Project of Zhejiang Province,China(No.ZJ2022063).
文摘The development of high-performance functional composites has become a research hotspot in response to the hazards of over-heating and electromagnetic radiation in modern electronic devices.Herein,we grew magnetic Fe_(3)O_(4)particles in situ on the MXene layer to obtain an MXene@Fe_(3)O_(4)composite with rich heterogeneous interfaces.Owing to the unique heterostructure and the synergistic effects of multiple electromagnetic wave absorption mechanisms,the composite achieved a minimum reflection loss of-27.14 dB and an effect-ive absorption bandwidth of 2.05 GHz at an absorption thickness of 2 mm.Moreover,the MXene@Fe_(3)O_(4)composite could be encapsu-lated in thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU)via thermal curing.The obtained composite elastomer exhibited a strong tensile strength,and its thermal diffusivity was 113%higher than that of pure TPU.Such additional mechanical properties and thermal conduction features render this composite elastomer an advanced electromagnetic absorber to adapt to the ever-changing environment for expanding practical applications.
基金supported by International Joint Laboratory on Tropical Diseases Control in Greater Mekong Subregion(grant number 21410750200)from Shanghai Municipality Government.
文摘Background:Tuberculosis(TB),caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis,remains the second leading cause of death from a single infectious disease globally and poses a significant economic and clinical burden in the world in 2022.Of particular concern is the emergence of drug-resistant TB,accounting for 15%-20%of TB deaths.It is imperative to delve into the global trends of incidence and death rate for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis(MDRTB)and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis(XDR-TB),drawing upon the comprehensive Global Burden of Disease(GBD)2021 drug-resistant tuberculosis dataset.Methods:From the GBD 2021,data on incidence,prevalence,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),and death of MDR-TB and XDR-TB from 1990 to 2021 were collected.We calculated the estimated annual percentage changes in age standardized incidence rate(ASIR)and age-standardized death rate(ASDR),segmented by age,sex,and socio-demographic index(SDI).The impacts of various risk factors on MDR-TB and XDR-TB were also analyzed.Results:In 2021,there were an estimated 443,680(95%uncertainty interval[UI]:259,196-766,545)incident cases of MDR-TB,and an estimated 106,818(95%UI:41,612-211,854)death cases of MDR-TB,while there were an estimated 24,036(95%UI:17,144-34,587)incident cases of XDR-TB and 7,946(95%UI:3,326-14,859)death cases of XDR-TB.The incidence and death cases of MDR-TB were lowest in high SDI regions,whereas the incidence rates of XDR-TB in high-middle SDI regions were higher than those in middle SDI and high SDI regions.Conclusion:This study reported the disease burden of drug-resistant TB from 1990 to 2021.Until 2021,drugresistant TB is still a serious problem in low SDI countries,especially for high-risk age populations with highrisk factors.Controlling drug-resistant TB requires effective control strategies and healthcare systems.
基金supported by the Natural Science Basic Research of Shaanxi(No.2022JC-28).
文摘The eutectic high entropy alloys have attracted extensive attention and are considered one of the most promising new metal materials.The microstructures of large eutectic high entropy alloy ingot with excellent casting performance have been rarely reported.In this study,we have prepared a ton class eutectic high entropy alloy ingot via vacuum induction melting for the first time.The evolution of microstructure and macro-segregation from the edge region to the core of the ingot were also revealed.It was found that there was no significant macro-segregation in ton class eutectic high entropy alloy ingot,and chemical elements were distributed uniformly.The coupled growth of the primary phases and eutectic colonies were homogeneously distributed in the ingot,and there is no traditional columnar grain region from the edge region of the ingot to the core.The tensile strength of the sample in the R/2 region of the ton class ingot with elongation greater than 10%is 892.3 MPa,showing an excellent comprehensive mechanical property.This study exhibits an important guidance for the industrial application of large eutectic high entropy alloy casting ingot.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52272234)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFA0715000)+2 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(No.2021BAA070)independent Innovation Projects of the Hubei Longzhong Laboratory(No.2022ZZ-20)Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park of Wuhan University of Technology(No.2021KF0011).
文摘The high energy density and long cycling life of zinc-based batteries are restricted by the single electro-chemical reaction system.To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries,electrode materials,electrolytes and membranes are regularly modified,while the construction of battery systems is often ne-glected.Herein,a multifunctional electrode was prepared via 3D printing,which successfully coupled the metal oxide/hydroxide-zinc battery(MZB)reaction and rechargeable zinc-air battery(RZAB)reaction.The ultrathick hierarchical 3D electrode provided a tunable capacity for the MZB system,which enabled the possibility for feasible output regulation of this hybrid system.The active material NiCoLDH was discov-ered to undergo structure reconstruction during cycling,which revealed the capacity fading mechanism.The delicate system design and discovery ensured a high-performance battery configuration and revealed the corresponding mechanism,opening a new avenue for developing high-performance zinc batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.51871183)supported by the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU),China(Grant No.2020-TS-06).
文摘The continued existence of high-energy radiation in nuclear reactors at high temperatures results in the formation of radiation-induced voids,which will further lead to inevitable swellings of polycrystalline structural components and thus premature failures.A deep understanding of the effect of temperature and grain boundary on void evolution in irradiated copper is significant for preventing this kind of failures.Here,the phase-field method was employed to study void evolution in irradiated copper under different temperatures and grain sizes.The results show that,due to the different sensitivities of point defect production rate and vacancy diffusion rate to temperature changes,both the nucleation-growth rate and the coarsening rate during void evolution increase first and then decrease with increasing temperature;moreover,the nucleation mechanism exhibits site-saturated nucleation at low temperatures while continuous nucleation at high temperatures.The presence of grain boundary can accelerate the emergence of void because grain boundaries can absorb more interstitials than vacancies.The finer the grain size,the stronger inhibitory effect of grain boundaries on the growth rate of void,due to the formation of void denuded zone near grain boundaries.At high temperatures,the growth rate of void in fine grains is significantly reduced due to the increase of vacancy diffusion rate and the enhancement of sink effect of grain boundary on vacancy.
基金supported by grants from the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance and Innovation Project Fund(Development and Reform Office[2022]366)National Key Discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine(Traditional Chinese Medicine[2023]No.85)+2 种基金the Ministry of Science and Technology National Key Research and Development Program Chinese Medicine Modernization Research Key Project(2018YFC1705204)National Nature Fund Program(82074373,82274490,82205090)Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Applied Basis and Development of Internal Medicine of Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine(2016080503B041).
文摘Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a prevalent autoimmune disease whose main features include chronic synovial inflammation,bone destruction,and joint degeneration.Neutrophils are often considered to be the first responders to inflammation and are a key presence in the inflammatory milieu of RA.Neutrophil extracellular traps(NETs),a meshwork of DNA-histone complexes and proteins released by activated neutrophils,are widely involved in the pathophysiology of autoimmune diseases,especially RA,in addition to playing a key role in the neutrophil innate immune response.NETs have been found to be an important source of citrullinated autoantigen antibodies and inflammatory factor release,which can activate RA synovial fibroblasts(FLS)and cause joint damage.This article reviews the role of NETs in the pathophysiology of RA,demonstrating the application of multiple molecules with various therapies,with a view to informing the discovery and development of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for RA.
基金This review was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81902296,82071406,82021002,92168105)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX05)Shanghai Natural Science Foundation[20XD1420700,22ZR1479000].
文摘Central nervous system(CNS)injuries,including stroke,traumatic brain injury,and spinal cord injury,are leading causes of long-term disability.It is estimated that more than half of the survivors of severe unilateral injury are unable to use the denervated limb.Previous studies have focused on neuroprotective interventions in the affected hemisphere to limit brain lesions and neurorepair measures to promote recovery.However,the ability to increase plasticity in the injured brain is restricted and difficult to improve.Therefore,over several decades,researchers have been prompted to enhance the compensation by the unaffected hemisphere.Animal experiments have revealed that regrowth of ipsilateral descending fibers from the unaffected hemisphere to denervated motor neurons plays a significant role in the restoration of motor function.In addition,several clinical treatments have been designed to restore ipsilateral motor control,including brain stimulation,nerve transfer surgery,and brain–computer interface systems.Here,we comprehensively review the neural mechanisms as well as translational applications of ipsilateral motor control upon rehabilitation after CNS injuries.
基金the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(grant number:7182185).
文摘External cervical resorption(ECR)refers to a pathological state in which resorption tissues penetrate into the dentin at the cervical aspect of the root.Despite being latent in its initial phase,ECR could cause severe damage to mineralized dental tissue and even involve the pulp if not given timely diagnosis and treatment.Nevertheless,the etiology of ECR is still poorly understood,which adds to the difficulty in early diagnosis.ECR has received growing attention in recent years due to the increasing number of clinical cases.Several potential predisposing factors have been recognized in cross-sectional studies as well as case reports.In the meantime,studies on histopathology and pathogenesis have shed light on possible mechanisms of ECR.This review aims to summarize the latest findings in the pathogenesis and potential predisposing factors of ECR,so as to provide pragmatic reference for clinical practice.
基金Supported by the the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(ZR2018LE015)
文摘Xanthan gum solutions with different mass concentrations were used to study the chaotic characteristics induced by the impeller of perturbed six-bent-blade turbine(6 PBT) in a stirred vessel. Based on the velocity time series obtained by the experiment of particle image velocimetry(PIV), with the software MATLAB(R2016a), the distributions of the largest Lyapunov exponent(LLE) and Kolmogorov entropy(K entropy) of the system, as two important parameters for characterizing the chaotic degree, were investigated respectively. Results showed that both of the LLE and K entropy increased with the increasing speed at the beginning. As the speed was up to 200 r·min-1, the two parameters reached the maximal values meanwhile, corresponding to 0.535 and 0.834, respectively, which indicated that the chaotic degree of the flow field was up to the highest level. When the speed was increased further, both of the LLE and K entropy decreased on the contrary, which meant that the chaotic degree was decreasing. It was also observed that the chaotic characteristics of flow field were hardly affected by the fluid rheology and the detecting positions. The research results will enhance the understanding of the chaotic mixing mechanism and provide a theoretical reference for optimizing impeller structure.
文摘Disturbance of biological rhythms contributes to the onset of bipolar disorders and is an important clinical feature of the condition.To further explore the role of biological rhythms in bipolar disorders,95 English articles published between 1968 and 2019 were retrieved from the PubMed database and analysed.We herein review the outcomes of studies on biological rhythm disturbance in bipolar disorders,including the epidemiology,aetiology,clinical features(eg,sleep,feeding and eating disorders)and treatment of the condition evaluated by patients*selfreport and biological indicators such as melatonin.Our report supports the characterisation of biological rhythm disturbance as a significant clinical feature affecting the onset and development of bipolar disorders and reviews classical and novel treatments,such as chronotherapy,that can be applied in the clinical practice.Our analysis indicates that a more comprehensive study of the pathophysiology,clinical phenomenology and treatment of biological rhythm disturbance is required.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62293514,52275020,and 91948301)。
文摘Human–robot(HR)collaboration(HRC)is an emerging research field because of the complementary advantages of humans and robots.An HRC framework for robotic assembly based on impedance control is proposed in this paper.In the HRC framework,the human is the decision maker,the robot acts as the executor,while the assembly environment provides constraints.The robot is the main executor to perform the assembly action,which has the position control,drag and drop,positive impedance control,and negative impedance control modes.To reveal the characteristics of the HRC framework,the switch condition map of different control modes and the stability analysis of the HR coupled system are discussed.In the end,HRC assembly experiments are conducted,where the HRC assembly task can be accomplished when the assembling tolerance is 0.08 mm or with the interference fit.Experiments show that the HRC assembly has the complementary advantages of humans and robots and is efficient in finishing complex assembly tasks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171821 and 31770639)Science and Technology Projects of Shennongjia Academy of Forestry,Hubei,China(Grant number:SAF202107)the Project 2662022YLYJ009 supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.We are grateful to Professor Feng Li(Huazhong Agricultural University)for providing the vector pMS4v2,and Dr Kebing Du(Huazhong Agricultural University)for supplying the P.deltoides clones.
文摘MicroRNA390(miR390)is involved in plant growth and development by down-regulating the expression of the downstream genes trans-acting short interfering RNA3(TAS3)and AUXIN RESPONSE FACTORs(ARFs).There is a scarcity of research on the involvement of the miR390-TAS3-ARFs pathway in the stem development of Populus.Here,differentially expressedmiRNAs during poplar stem development were screened by small RNA sequencing analysis,and a novel function of miR390b in stem development was revealed.Overexpression of miR390b(OE-miR390b)resulted in a large increase in the number of xylem fiber cells and a slight decrease in the cell length at the longitudinal axis.Overall increases in stem elongation and plant height were observed in the OE-miR390b plants.According to transcriptome sequencing results and transient co-expression analysis,TAS3.1 and TAS3.2 were identified as the target genes of miR390 in poplar and were negatively regulated by miR390 in the apex.The transcription levels of ARF3.2 and ARF4 were significantly repressed in OE-miR390b plants and strongly negatively correlatedwith the number of xylem fiber cells along the longitudinal axis.These findings indicate that the conserved miR390-TAS3-ARFs pathway in poplar is involved in stem elongation and plant height growth.
基金This research is financially supported by the Research Program of China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co.,Ltd.(Grant number 2021K066).
文摘Traditional cement concrete has the disadvantages of low tensile strength,poor toughness,and rapid development of cracks while cracking,which causes a significantly negative influence on the safety and durability of concrete road pavement.This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of toughness improvement mechanisms and evaluation methods of cement concrete for road pavement.The review indicates that(i)The performance of concrete material depends on its material composition and internal structure.Aggregate size,cement properties and admixtures are the main factors of concrete toughness.(ii)The incorporation of rubber or fiber in pavement concrete improves the toughness of concrete materials.However,these additions must be maintained within a reasonable range.The amount of rubber and fiber are encouraged not more than 30%of the volume of fine aggregate and 2%of the volume of concrete,respectively.(iii)The toughness of pavement concrete material includes the toughness regarding bending,impact and fracture.The toughness of cement concrete for highway and municipal pavement is generally evaluated by bending and fracture toughness,while the toughness of airfield pavement concrete is more focused on impact toughness.(iv)The toughening measures of cement concrete for road pavement are mainly mixed with rubber or fiber,while these two materials have their defects,and the application of hightoughness cement concrete in the actual road still faces many challenges.For example,the synergistic effect of rubber and fiber,the development and application of new flexible admixtures,and the formulation of the toughness index of pavement cement concrete materials need further research.
文摘The aim of this paper is to seek the numerical solution of a class of variable order fractional integral-differential equation in terms of Bernstein polynomials.The fractional derivative is described in the Caputo sense.Four kinds of operational matrixes of Bernstein polynomials are introduced and are utilized to reduce the initial equation to the solution of algebraic equations after dispersing the variable.By solving the algebraic equations,the numerical solutions are acquired.The method in general is easy to implement and yields good results.Numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the method.
