CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)electrolyzers based on gas diffusion electrode(GDE)enable the direct mass transfer of CO_(2)to the catalyst surface for participation in the reaction,thereby establishing an efficient...CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)electrolyzers based on gas diffusion electrode(GDE)enable the direct mass transfer of CO_(2)to the catalyst surface for participation in the reaction,thereby establishing an efficient three-phase reaction interface that significantly enhances current density.However,current hydrophobic modification methods face difficulties in achieving precise and substantial control over wettability,and the hydrophobic modifiers tend to significantly impair the conductivity of the electrode and ion transport capabilities.This study employs Nafion ionomers to hydrophobically modify the threedimensional catalyst layer,revealing the bifunctionality of Nafion.The fluorinated backbone of Nafion ensures the hydrophobicity of the entire catalyst layer,while its sulfonic acid groups promote ion transport,without significantly affecting the conductivity of the electrode.Furthermore,by employing modifiers with distinct wettability characteristics,a highly efficient and large-scale manipulation of the hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties of the catalyst layer was successfully realized.The electrode,constructed with silver nanopowder as a representative catalyst and modified with the hydrophobic ionomer Nafion,exhibits a substantial enhancement in both catalytic activity and durability.The optimized electrode exhibited exceptional electrocatalytic performance in both flow cell and membrane electrode assembly(MEA)configurations.Notably,in the MEA,the electrode achieved a remarkable CO Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 93.3%at a total current density of 200 mA cm^(-2),while maintaining stable operation for over 62 h.展开更多
Acute mitochondrial damage and the energy crisis following axonal injury highlight mitochondrial transport as an important target for axonal regeneration.Syntaphilin(Snph),known for its potent mitochondrial anchoring ...Acute mitochondrial damage and the energy crisis following axonal injury highlight mitochondrial transport as an important target for axonal regeneration.Syntaphilin(Snph),known for its potent mitochondrial anchoring action,has emerged as a significant inhibitor of both mitochondrial transport and axonal regeneration.Therefore,investigating the molecular mechanisms that influence the expression levels of the snph gene can provide a viable strategy to regulate mitochondrial trafficking and enhance axonal regeneration.Here,we reveal the inhibitory effect of microRNA-146b(miR-146b)on the expression of the homologous zebrafish gene syntaphilin b(snphb).Through CRISPR/Cas9 and single-cell electroporation,we elucidated the positive regulatory effect of the miR-146b-snphb axis on Mauthner cell(M-cell)axon regeneration at the global and single-cell levels.Through escape response tests,we show that miR-146b-snphb signaling positively regulates functional recovery after M-cell axon injury.In addition,continuous dynamic imaging in vivo showed that reprogramming miR-146b significantly promotes axonal mitochondrial trafficking in the pre-injury and early stages of regeneration.Our study reveals an intrinsic axonal regeneration regulatory axis that promotes axonal regeneration by reprogramming mitochondrial transport and anchoring.This regulation involves noncoding RNA,and mitochondria-associated genes may provide a potential opportunity for the repair of central nervous system injury.展开更多
AIM To evaluate the outcomes of furazolidone-and amoxicillin-based quadruple therapy for treatment of Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection and identify predictors of failed eradication.METHODS Patients with H. pyl...AIM To evaluate the outcomes of furazolidone-and amoxicillin-based quadruple therapy for treatment of Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection and identify predictors of failed eradication.METHODS Patients with H. pylori infection treated with furazolidone, amoxicillin, bismuth, and proton pump inhibitor therapy(January 2015 to December 2015) who received the ^(13)C-urea breath test > 4 wk after treatment were evaluated. Demographic and clinical data including prior H. pylori treatment attempts, medication adherence, alcohol and cigarette consumption during therapy, and treatment-related adverse events were recorded by reviewing medical records and telephone surveys. H. pylori eradication rates for overall and subgroups were evaluated. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of failed H. pylori eradication.RESULTS Of the 992 patients treated and retested for H. pylori infection, the overall eradication rate was 94.5% [95% confidence interval(CI): 94.1%-95.9%]. H. pylori eradication rate of primary therapy was 95.0%(95%CI: 93.5%-96.5%), while that of rescue therapy was 91.3%(95%CI: 86.8%-95.8%). Among the 859 patients who completed the study protocol, 144(17%) reported treatment-related adverse events including 24(3%) leading to premature discontinuation. On multivariate analysis, poor medication adherence [adjusted odds ratio(AOR) = 6.7, 95%CI: 2.8-15.8], two or more previous H. pylori treatments(AOR = 7.4, 95%CI: 2.2-24.9), alcohol consumption during therapy(AOR = 4.4, 95%CI: 1.5-12.3), and possibly smoking during therapy(AOR = 1.9, 95%CI: 0.9-4.3) were associated with failed H. pylori eradication. CONCLUSION Furazolidone-and amoxicillin-based quadruple therapy for H. pylori infection in an area with a high prevalence of clarithromycin resistance demonstrated high eradication rates as primary and rescue therapies with a favorable safety profile. Patient education targeting abstinence from alcohol during therapy and strict medication adherence may further optimize H. pylori eradication.展开更多
Tibetans are welt adapted to high-altitude hypoxia. Previous genome-wide scans have reported many candidate genes for this adaptation, but only a few have been studied. Here we report on a hypoxia gene （GCH1, GTP-cyc...Tibetans are welt adapted to high-altitude hypoxia. Previous genome-wide scans have reported many candidate genes for this adaptation, but only a few have been studied. Here we report on a hypoxia gene （GCH1, GTP-cyclohydrolase I）, involved in maintaining nitric oxide synthetase （NOS） function and normal blood pressure, that harbors many potentially adaptive variants in Tibetans. We resequenced an 80.8 kb fragment covering the entire gene region of GCH1 in 50 unrelated Tibetans Combined with previously published data, we demonstrated many GCHI variants showing deep divergence between highlander Tibetans and lowlander Han Chinese. Neutrality tests confirmed a signal of positive Darwinian selection on GCH1 in Tibetans. Moreover, association analysis indicated that the Tibetan version of GCH1 was significantly associated with multiple physiological traits in Tibetans, including blood nitric oxide concentration, blood oxygen saturation and hemoglobin concentration. Taken together, we propose that GCH1 plays a role in the genetic adaptation of Tibetans to high altitude hypoxia.展开更多
The genetic adaptation of Tibetans to high altitude hypoxia likely involves a group of genes in the hypoxic pathway, as suggested by earlier studies. To test the adaptive role of the previously reported candidate gene...The genetic adaptation of Tibetans to high altitude hypoxia likely involves a group of genes in the hypoxic pathway, as suggested by earlier studies. To test the adaptive role of the previously reported candidate gene EP300 （histone acetyltransferase p300）, we conducted resequencing of a 108.9 kb gene region of EP300 in 80 unrelated Tibetans. The allele-frequency and haplotype-based neutrality tests detected signals of positive Darwinian selection on EP300 in Tibetans, with a group of variants showing allelic divergence between Tibetans and lowland reference populations, including Han Chinese, Europeans, and Africans. Functional prediction suggested the involvement of multiple EP300 variants in gene expression regulation. More importantly, genetic association tests in 226 Tibetans indicated significant correlation of the adaptive EP300 variants with blood nitric oxide （NO） concentration. Collectively, we propose that EP300 harbors adaptive variants in Tibetans, which might contribute to high-altitude adaptation through regulating NO production.展开更多
Pilot experiments on Na;SO;-roasting of V-Ti magnetite(VTM) concentrate pellets were performed to activate vanadium with simulated grate-kiln machines. Combined with thermodynamic calculation, X-ray diffraction(XRD), ...Pilot experiments on Na;SO;-roasting of V-Ti magnetite(VTM) concentrate pellets were performed to activate vanadium with simulated grate-kiln machines. Combined with thermodynamic calculation, X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS), and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry(ICP-AES) analyses, process parameters of pellet making were optimized, and the enhancement of vanadium oxidation and conversion was realized. The results show that, in balling stage, adding Na;SO;can promote the thermal decrepitation resistance of green pellets;in the drying stage, higher wind temperature can improve the dispersion of sodium salt in pellets;in preheating stage, using O;-rich hot gas can promote more thorough oxidation of vanadium;in roasting stage, the effect of vanadium conversion to sodium vanadate is better when the liquid amount is 15.5%-22.5%. Based on the above measures, the vanadium conversion rate achieved in the roasted pellets is 85.6%, proving the feasibility of vanadium recovery using an existing pellet production line.展开更多
Passivating undercoordinated ions is an effective way to reduce the defect densities at the surface and grain boundaries(GBs)of perovskite materials for enhanced photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite so...Passivating undercoordinated ions is an effective way to reduce the defect densities at the surface and grain boundaries(GBs)of perovskite materials for enhanced photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).Here,(BBF)complex is chosen as a multifunctional additive,which contains both C7H9N and BF3 groups working as Lewis base and Lewis acid,respectively,can bond with Pb^(2+)/I^(−) and FA+on the surface and in the GBs in the perovskite film,affording passivation of both cation and anion defects.The synergistic effect of the C7H9N and BF3 complex slows the crystallization during the perovskite film deposition to improve the crystalline quality,which reduces the trap density and the recombination in the perovskite film to suppress nonradiative recombination loss and minimizes moisture permeation to improve the stability of the perovskite material.Meanwhile,such an additive improves the energy-level alignment between the valence band of the perovskite and the highest occupied molecular orbital of the hole-transporting material,Spiro-OMeTAD.Consequently,our work achieves power conversion efficiency of 23.24%,accompanied by enhanced stability under ambient conditions and light illumination and opens a new avenue for improving the performance of PSCs through the use of a multifunctional complex.展开更多
The replacement of small cations with bulkier organic cations containing long alkyl chains or benzene rings to form a thin two-dimensional(2D)perovskite passivation layer on three-dimensional(3D)perovskite(2D/3D)has b...The replacement of small cations with bulkier organic cations containing long alkyl chains or benzene rings to form a thin two-dimensional(2D)perovskite passivation layer on three-dimensional(3D)perovskite(2D/3D)has become a promising strategy for improving both the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).The 2 D layer defines the interfacial chemistry and physics at the 2D/3D bilayer and endows the 2D/3D structure with better chemical and thermal stability.Herein,2D/3D(CF_(3)-PEA)_(2) FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)Pb_(2)I_(7)/FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)PbI_(3) planar heterojunction perovskite was produced using a facile interfacial ion exchange process.The 2 D(CF_(3)-PEA)_(2) FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)Pb_(2)I_(7) capping layer can not only passivate the FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)PbI_(3) film but also act as super-hydrophobic layer to inhibit water diffusion and significantly enhance the stability.The 2D capping layer can also establish a unique graded band structure at the perovskite/Spiro-OMeTAD interface and lead to p-type doping for Spiro-OMeTAD layer which is beneficial for efficient charge transport.Optimized PSCs based on this 2D/3D heterojunction yield a champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 23.1%and improved stability.The device maintains 84%output for 2400 h aging under ambient environmental conditions without encapsulation,and maintains 81%for 200 h under illumination with encapsulation.This work will inspire the design of more fluorinated 2D perovskite interfaces for advanced photovoltaics and beyond.展开更多
BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence suggests that the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6(IL-6)contributes to the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders.However,there was no study concerning the relationship between IL...BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence suggests that the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6(IL-6)contributes to the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders.However,there was no study concerning the relationship between IL-6 concentrations and clinical features in the chronic phase of early-onset schizophrenia(EOS).AIM To investigate the relationship between serum IL-6 concentration and the clinical features of EOS.METHODS We measured serum IL-6 Levels from 74 patients with chronic schizophrenia,including 33 with age at onset<21 years(EOS group)and 41 with onset≥21 years in[adult-onset schizophrenia(AOS)group],and from 41 healthy controls.Symptom severities were evaluated using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(PANSS).RESULTS Serum IL-6 concentrations were higher in both EOS and AOS groups than healthy controls(F=22.32,P<0.01),but did not differ significantly between EOS and AOS groups(P>0.05)after controlling for age,body mass index,and other covariates.Negative symptom scores were higher in the EOS group than the AOS group(F=6.199,P=0.015).Serum IL-6 concentrations in the EOS group were negatively correlated with both total PANSS-negative symptom score(r=-0.389,P=0.032)and avolition/asociality subscore(r=-0.387,P=0.026).CONCLUSION Patients with EOS may have more severe negative symptoms than those with adult-onset schizophrenia during the chronic phase of the illness.IL-6 signaling may regulate negative symptoms and its avolition/asociality subsymptoms among the early-onset chronic schizophrenic patients.展开更多
This paper proposes a novel grading method of apples,in an automated grading device that uses convolutional neural networks to extract the size,color,texture,and roundness of an apple.The developed machine learning me...This paper proposes a novel grading method of apples,in an automated grading device that uses convolutional neural networks to extract the size,color,texture,and roundness of an apple.The developed machine learning method uses the ability of learning representative features by means of a convolutional neural network(CNN),to determine suitable features of apples for the grading process.This information is fed into a one-to-one classifier that uses a support vector machine(SVM),instead of the softmax output layer of the CNN.In this manner,Yantai apples with similar shapes and low discrimination are graded using four different approaches.The fusion model using both CNN and SVM classifiers is much more accurate than the simple k-nearest neighbor(KNN),SVM,and CNN model when used separately for grading,and the learning ability and the generalization ability of the model is correspondingly increased by the combined method.Grading tests are carried out using the automated grading device that is developed in the present work.It is verified that the actual effect of apple grading using the combined CNN-SVM model is fast and accurate,which greatly reduces the manpower and labor costs of manual grading,and has important commercial prospects.展开更多
MicroRNAs(miRNAs)play a significant role in axon regeneration following spinal cord injury.However,the functions of numerous miRNAs in axon regeneration within the central nervous system(CNS)remain largely unexplored....MicroRNAs(miRNAs)play a significant role in axon regeneration following spinal cord injury.However,the functions of numerous miRNAs in axon regeneration within the central nervous system(CNS)remain largely unexplored.Here,we elucidate the positive role of microRNA-2184(miR-2184)in axon regeneration within zebrafish Mauthner cells(M-cells).The upregulation of miR-2184 in a single M-cell can facilitate axon regeneration,while the specific sponge-induced silencing of miR-2184 leads to impeded regeneration.We show that syt3,a downstream target of miR-2184,negatively regulates axon regeneration,and the regeneration suppression modulated by syt3 depends on its binding to Ca^(2+).Furthermore,pharmacological stimulation of the cAMP/PKA pathway suggests that changes in the readily releasable pool may affect axon regeneration.Our data indicate that miR-2184 promotes axon regeneration of M-cells within the CNS by modulating the downstream target syt3,providing valuable insights into potential therapeutic strategies.展开更多
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFA1507902,2021YFA1500804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22121004,22038009,22250008)+2 种基金the Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations(CYZC202107)the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities,China(No.BP0618007)the Xplorer Prize,China,for their financial support。
文摘CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)electrolyzers based on gas diffusion electrode(GDE)enable the direct mass transfer of CO_(2)to the catalyst surface for participation in the reaction,thereby establishing an efficient three-phase reaction interface that significantly enhances current density.However,current hydrophobic modification methods face difficulties in achieving precise and substantial control over wettability,and the hydrophobic modifiers tend to significantly impair the conductivity of the electrode and ion transport capabilities.This study employs Nafion ionomers to hydrophobically modify the threedimensional catalyst layer,revealing the bifunctionality of Nafion.The fluorinated backbone of Nafion ensures the hydrophobicity of the entire catalyst layer,while its sulfonic acid groups promote ion transport,without significantly affecting the conductivity of the electrode.Furthermore,by employing modifiers with distinct wettability characteristics,a highly efficient and large-scale manipulation of the hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties of the catalyst layer was successfully realized.The electrode,constructed with silver nanopowder as a representative catalyst and modified with the hydrophobic ionomer Nafion,exhibits a substantial enhancement in both catalytic activity and durability.The optimized electrode exhibited exceptional electrocatalytic performance in both flow cell and membrane electrode assembly(MEA)configurations.Notably,in the MEA,the electrode achieved a remarkable CO Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 93.3%at a total current density of 200 mA cm^(-2),while maintaining stable operation for over 62 h.
基金supported by the core facility Center for Life Sciences,University of Science and Technology of China,Research Funds of the Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Biomedicine of IHM(QYZD20220002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82071357)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2019YFA0405600).
文摘Acute mitochondrial damage and the energy crisis following axonal injury highlight mitochondrial transport as an important target for axonal regeneration.Syntaphilin(Snph),known for its potent mitochondrial anchoring action,has emerged as a significant inhibitor of both mitochondrial transport and axonal regeneration.Therefore,investigating the molecular mechanisms that influence the expression levels of the snph gene can provide a viable strategy to regulate mitochondrial trafficking and enhance axonal regeneration.Here,we reveal the inhibitory effect of microRNA-146b(miR-146b)on the expression of the homologous zebrafish gene syntaphilin b(snphb).Through CRISPR/Cas9 and single-cell electroporation,we elucidated the positive regulatory effect of the miR-146b-snphb axis on Mauthner cell(M-cell)axon regeneration at the global and single-cell levels.Through escape response tests,we show that miR-146b-snphb signaling positively regulates functional recovery after M-cell axon injury.In addition,continuous dynamic imaging in vivo showed that reprogramming miR-146b significantly promotes axonal mitochondrial trafficking in the pre-injury and early stages of regeneration.Our study reveals an intrinsic axonal regeneration regulatory axis that promotes axonal regeneration by reprogramming mitochondrial transport and anchoring.This regulation involves noncoding RNA,and mitochondria-associated genes may provide a potential opportunity for the repair of central nervous system injury.
基金Supported by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Project,No.LGF18H160012
文摘AIM To evaluate the outcomes of furazolidone-and amoxicillin-based quadruple therapy for treatment of Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection and identify predictors of failed eradication.METHODS Patients with H. pylori infection treated with furazolidone, amoxicillin, bismuth, and proton pump inhibitor therapy(January 2015 to December 2015) who received the ^(13)C-urea breath test > 4 wk after treatment were evaluated. Demographic and clinical data including prior H. pylori treatment attempts, medication adherence, alcohol and cigarette consumption during therapy, and treatment-related adverse events were recorded by reviewing medical records and telephone surveys. H. pylori eradication rates for overall and subgroups were evaluated. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of failed H. pylori eradication.RESULTS Of the 992 patients treated and retested for H. pylori infection, the overall eradication rate was 94.5% [95% confidence interval(CI): 94.1%-95.9%]. H. pylori eradication rate of primary therapy was 95.0%(95%CI: 93.5%-96.5%), while that of rescue therapy was 91.3%(95%CI: 86.8%-95.8%). Among the 859 patients who completed the study protocol, 144(17%) reported treatment-related adverse events including 24(3%) leading to premature discontinuation. On multivariate analysis, poor medication adherence [adjusted odds ratio(AOR) = 6.7, 95%CI: 2.8-15.8], two or more previous H. pylori treatments(AOR = 7.4, 95%CI: 2.2-24.9), alcohol consumption during therapy(AOR = 4.4, 95%CI: 1.5-12.3), and possibly smoking during therapy(AOR = 1.9, 95%CI: 0.9-4.3) were associated with failed H. pylori eradication. CONCLUSION Furazolidone-and amoxicillin-based quadruple therapy for H. pylori infection in an area with a high prevalence of clarithromycin resistance demonstrated high eradication rates as primary and rescue therapies with a favorable safety profile. Patient education targeting abstinence from alcohol during therapy and strict medication adherence may further optimize H. pylori eradication.
基金supported by grants from the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB13010000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91631306 to BS,31671329 to XQ,31460287 to Ou.,31501013 to HZ and 31360032 to CC)+2 种基金the National 973 program(2012CB518202 to TW)the State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution(GREKF15-05,GREKF16-04)the Zhufeng Scholar Program of Tibetan University
文摘Tibetans are welt adapted to high-altitude hypoxia. Previous genome-wide scans have reported many candidate genes for this adaptation, but only a few have been studied. Here we report on a hypoxia gene （GCH1, GTP-cyclohydrolase I）, involved in maintaining nitric oxide synthetase （NOS） function and normal blood pressure, that harbors many potentially adaptive variants in Tibetans. We resequenced an 80.8 kb fragment covering the entire gene region of GCH1 in 50 unrelated Tibetans Combined with previously published data, we demonstrated many GCHI variants showing deep divergence between highlander Tibetans and lowlander Han Chinese. Neutrality tests confirmed a signal of positive Darwinian selection on GCH1 in Tibetans. Moreover, association analysis indicated that the Tibetan version of GCH1 was significantly associated with multiple physiological traits in Tibetans, including blood nitric oxide concentration, blood oxygen saturation and hemoglobin concentration. Taken together, we propose that GCH1 plays a role in the genetic adaptation of Tibetans to high altitude hypoxia.
基金supported by grants from the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB13010000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91631306 to BS,31671329 to XQ,31460287 to Ou,31501013 to HZ,and 31360032 to CC)+2 种基金the National 973 program(2012CB518202 to TW)the State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution(GREKF15-05,GREKF16-04)the Zhufeng Scholar Program of Tibetan University
文摘The genetic adaptation of Tibetans to high altitude hypoxia likely involves a group of genes in the hypoxic pathway, as suggested by earlier studies. To test the adaptive role of the previously reported candidate gene EP300 （histone acetyltransferase p300）, we conducted resequencing of a 108.9 kb gene region of EP300 in 80 unrelated Tibetans. The allele-frequency and haplotype-based neutrality tests detected signals of positive Darwinian selection on EP300 in Tibetans, with a group of variants showing allelic divergence between Tibetans and lowland reference populations, including Han Chinese, Europeans, and Africans. Functional prediction suggested the involvement of multiple EP300 variants in gene expression regulation. More importantly, genetic association tests in 226 Tibetans indicated significant correlation of the adaptive EP300 variants with blood nitric oxide （NO） concentration. Collectively, we propose that EP300 harbors adaptive variants in Tibetans, which might contribute to high-altitude adaptation through regulating NO production.
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province, China (No. 2021RC2003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 72088101)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2021TQ0370)。
文摘Pilot experiments on Na;SO;-roasting of V-Ti magnetite(VTM) concentrate pellets were performed to activate vanadium with simulated grate-kiln machines. Combined with thermodynamic calculation, X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS), and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry(ICP-AES) analyses, process parameters of pellet making were optimized, and the enhancement of vanadium oxidation and conversion was realized. The results show that, in balling stage, adding Na;SO;can promote the thermal decrepitation resistance of green pellets;in the drying stage, higher wind temperature can improve the dispersion of sodium salt in pellets;in preheating stage, using O;-rich hot gas can promote more thorough oxidation of vanadium;in roasting stage, the effect of vanadium conversion to sodium vanadate is better when the liquid amount is 15.5%-22.5%. Based on the above measures, the vanadium conversion rate achieved in the roasted pellets is 85.6%, proving the feasibility of vanadium recovery using an existing pellet production line.
基金The authors acknowledge support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62074095/61704101/91733301)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0202403)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities GK(201903048)the 111 Project(Grant No.B21005)the Fundament Research Funds for the Central University(2019TS004)DNL Cooperation Fund CAS(DNL180311).
文摘Passivating undercoordinated ions is an effective way to reduce the defect densities at the surface and grain boundaries(GBs)of perovskite materials for enhanced photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).Here,(BBF)complex is chosen as a multifunctional additive,which contains both C7H9N and BF3 groups working as Lewis base and Lewis acid,respectively,can bond with Pb^(2+)/I^(−) and FA+on the surface and in the GBs in the perovskite film,affording passivation of both cation and anion defects.The synergistic effect of the C7H9N and BF3 complex slows the crystallization during the perovskite film deposition to improve the crystalline quality,which reduces the trap density and the recombination in the perovskite film to suppress nonradiative recombination loss and minimizes moisture permeation to improve the stability of the perovskite material.Meanwhile,such an additive improves the energy-level alignment between the valence band of the perovskite and the highest occupied molecular orbital of the hole-transporting material,Spiro-OMeTAD.Consequently,our work achieves power conversion efficiency of 23.24%,accompanied by enhanced stability under ambient conditions and light illumination and opens a new avenue for improving the performance of PSCs through the use of a multifunctional complex.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62074095)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0202403)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK202002001)the 111 Project B(14041)the DNL Cooperation Fund CAS(DNL180311)support of the H2 cluster in Xi’an Jiaotong University。
文摘The replacement of small cations with bulkier organic cations containing long alkyl chains or benzene rings to form a thin two-dimensional(2D)perovskite passivation layer on three-dimensional(3D)perovskite(2D/3D)has become a promising strategy for improving both the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).The 2 D layer defines the interfacial chemistry and physics at the 2D/3D bilayer and endows the 2D/3D structure with better chemical and thermal stability.Herein,2D/3D(CF_(3)-PEA)_(2) FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)Pb_(2)I_(7)/FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)PbI_(3) planar heterojunction perovskite was produced using a facile interfacial ion exchange process.The 2 D(CF_(3)-PEA)_(2) FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)Pb_(2)I_(7) capping layer can not only passivate the FA_(0.85)MA_(0.15)PbI_(3) film but also act as super-hydrophobic layer to inhibit water diffusion and significantly enhance the stability.The 2D capping layer can also establish a unique graded band structure at the perovskite/Spiro-OMeTAD interface and lead to p-type doping for Spiro-OMeTAD layer which is beneficial for efficient charge transport.Optimized PSCs based on this 2D/3D heterojunction yield a champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 23.1%and improved stability.The device maintains 84%output for 2400 h aging under ambient environmental conditions without encapsulation,and maintains 81%for 200 h under illumination with encapsulation.This work will inspire the design of more fluorinated 2D perovskite interfaces for advanced photovoltaics and beyond.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82371508 and No.81771439Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program,No.BE2020661+6 种基金Suzhou Municipal Health Commission Science Research Program,No.GSWS2020095National Mentorship Training Programme for Young Health Professionals,No.Qngg2022027Suzhou Clinical Key disciplines for Geriatric Psychiatry,No.SZXK202116Suzhou Clinical Medical Center for Mood Disorders,No.Szlcyxzx202109Suzhou Key Technologies Program,No.SKY2021063Suzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau Program,No.SKJY2021142,No.SKJY2021143,No.SKY2023227,No.SKY2022064 and No.SKYD2023159Suzhou Key Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Program,No.LCZX202218.
文摘BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence suggests that the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6(IL-6)contributes to the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders.However,there was no study concerning the relationship between IL-6 concentrations and clinical features in the chronic phase of early-onset schizophrenia(EOS).AIM To investigate the relationship between serum IL-6 concentration and the clinical features of EOS.METHODS We measured serum IL-6 Levels from 74 patients with chronic schizophrenia,including 33 with age at onset<21 years(EOS group)and 41 with onset≥21 years in[adult-onset schizophrenia(AOS)group],and from 41 healthy controls.Symptom severities were evaluated using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(PANSS).RESULTS Serum IL-6 concentrations were higher in both EOS and AOS groups than healthy controls(F=22.32,P<0.01),but did not differ significantly between EOS and AOS groups(P>0.05)after controlling for age,body mass index,and other covariates.Negative symptom scores were higher in the EOS group than the AOS group(F=6.199,P=0.015).Serum IL-6 concentrations in the EOS group were negatively correlated with both total PANSS-negative symptom score(r=-0.389,P=0.032)and avolition/asociality subscore(r=-0.387,P=0.026).CONCLUSION Patients with EOS may have more severe negative symptoms than those with adult-onset schizophrenia during the chronic phase of the illness.IL-6 signaling may regulate negative symptoms and its avolition/asociality subsymptoms among the early-onset chronic schizophrenic patients.
文摘This paper proposes a novel grading method of apples,in an automated grading device that uses convolutional neural networks to extract the size,color,texture,and roundness of an apple.The developed machine learning method uses the ability of learning representative features by means of a convolutional neural network(CNN),to determine suitable features of apples for the grading process.This information is fed into a one-to-one classifier that uses a support vector machine(SVM),instead of the softmax output layer of the CNN.In this manner,Yantai apples with similar shapes and low discrimination are graded using four different approaches.The fusion model using both CNN and SVM classifiers is much more accurate than the simple k-nearest neighbor(KNN),SVM,and CNN model when used separately for grading,and the learning ability and the generalization ability of the model is correspondingly increased by the combined method.Grading tests are carried out using the automated grading device that is developed in the present work.It is verified that the actual effect of apple grading using the combined CNN-SVM model is fast and accurate,which greatly reduces the manpower and labor costs of manual grading,and has important commercial prospects.
基金supported by the Research Funds of the Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Biomedicine of IHM(QYZD20220002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82071357)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2019YFA0405600 to B.H.).
文摘MicroRNAs(miRNAs)play a significant role in axon regeneration following spinal cord injury.However,the functions of numerous miRNAs in axon regeneration within the central nervous system(CNS)remain largely unexplored.Here,we elucidate the positive role of microRNA-2184(miR-2184)in axon regeneration within zebrafish Mauthner cells(M-cells).The upregulation of miR-2184 in a single M-cell can facilitate axon regeneration,while the specific sponge-induced silencing of miR-2184 leads to impeded regeneration.We show that syt3,a downstream target of miR-2184,negatively regulates axon regeneration,and the regeneration suppression modulated by syt3 depends on its binding to Ca^(2+).Furthermore,pharmacological stimulation of the cAMP/PKA pathway suggests that changes in the readily releasable pool may affect axon regeneration.Our data indicate that miR-2184 promotes axon regeneration of M-cells within the CNS by modulating the downstream target syt3,providing valuable insights into potential therapeutic strategies.
