Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)exhibit appreciable potential in the domain of electrochemical energy storage.However,there are serious challenges for AZIBs,for instance zinc dendrite growth,hydrogen evo...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)exhibit appreciable potential in the domain of electrochemical energy storage.However,there are serious challenges for AZIBs,for instance zinc dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),and corrosion side reactions.Herein,we propose a surface engineering modification strategy for coating the montmorillonite(MMT)layer onto the surface of the Zn anode to tackle these issues,thereby achieving high cycling stability for rechargeable AZIBs.The results reveal that the MMT layer on the surface of the Zn anode is able to provide ordered zincophilic channels for zinc ions migration,facilitating the reaction kinetics of zinc ions.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations and water contact angle(CA)tests prove that MMT@Zn anode exhibits superior adsorption capacity for Zn^(2+)and better hydrophobicity than the bare Zn anode,thereby achieving excellent cycling stability.Moreover,the MMT@Zn||MMT@Zn symmetric cell holds the stable cycling over 5600 h at 0.5 mA cm^(-2)and 0.125 m A h cm^(-2),even exceeding 1800 h long cycling under harsh conditions of 5 m A cm^(-2)and 1.25 m A h cm^(-2).The MMT@Zn||V_(2)O_(5)full cell reaches over 3000 cycles at 2 A g^(-1)with excellent rate capability.Therefore,this surface engineering modification strategy for enhancing the electrochemical performance of AZIBs represents a promising application.展开更多
Recently,non-centrosymmetric(NCS)Hg-based chalcogenides have garnered significant interest due to their strong second-harmonic-generation intensities(deff),making them attractive candidates for infrared nonlinear opti...Recently,non-centrosymmetric(NCS)Hg-based chalcogenides have garnered significant interest due to their strong second-harmonic-generation intensities(deff),making them attractive candidates for infrared nonlinear optical(IR-NLO)application.However,achieving both wide band gaps(Eg)and large phasematched deffsimultaneously in these materials remains a challenge due to their inherent constraints on each other.In this research,we have successfully obtained two quaternary NCS Hg-based chalcogenides,Rb2HgGe_(3)S_(8)and Cs_(2)HgGe_(3)S_(8),by implementing a bandgap engineering strategy that involves alkali metal introduction and Hg/Ge ratio regulation.Both compounds consist of 2D[Hg Ge_(3)S_(8)]_(2)–anionic layers made of 1D[HgGeS_(6)]^(6–)chains and dimeric[Ge_(2)S_(6)]_(4–)polyhedra arranged alternately,and the charge-balanced Rb+/Cs+cations located between these layers.Remarkably,Rb_(2)HgGe_(3)S_(8)and Cs_(2)HgGe_(3)S_(8)exhibit overall properties required for promising IR-NLO materials,including sufficient PM deff(0.55–0.70×AgGaS_(2)@20_(5)0 nm),large Eg(3.27–3.41 e V),giant laser-induced damage thresholds(17.4–19.7×AgGaS_(2)@1064 nm),broad optical transmission intervals(0.32–17.5μm),and suitable theoretical birefringence(0.069–0.086@2050 nm).Furthermore,in-depth theoretical analysis reveals that the exceptional IRNLO performance is attributed to the synergy effects of distorted[HgS_(4)]and[GeS_(4)]tetrahedra.Our study provides a useful strategy for enhancing the Eg and advancing Hg-based IR-NLO materials,which is expected to extended and implemented in other chalcogenide systems.展开更多
Despite the individual merits of photodynamic or photothermal therapy(PTT)for clinical cancer treatment,the inherent shortcomings of single-modal therapy significantly hinder therapeutic outcomes in tumors.Therefore,i...Despite the individual merits of photodynamic or photothermal therapy(PTT)for clinical cancer treatment,the inherent shortcomings of single-modal therapy significantly hinder therapeutic outcomes in tumors.Therefore,integrating multimodal therapeutic functions into a smart dye can address the drawbacks of single-modal therapy,albeit with significant challenges.By employing an electron-acceptor engineering strategy to regulate the excitation dynamics processes of dyes,we designed a series of near-infrared(NIR)dyes(Hcy-OO,Hcy-ON,and Hcy-NN).Among these dyes,Hcy-ON demonstrated the best photodynamic/mild-photothermal performances by optimizing the energy release pathway of the excited state of dyes,which is attributed to the synergistic effects of the lowest difference in gap between S1 and T_(1) energy levels of 0.678 eV,a large spin-orbit coupling matrix element value of 0.725 cm^(−1),a high root mean squared displacement value of 1.662Å,and a Huang-Rhys factor of>70.Importantly,upon irradiation at 760 nm,through mild-photothermal therapy(MPTT)in synergy with the photodynamic therapy,Hcy-ON successfully ablated tumors in the mouse model with a single treatment under a safe light dose of 300 mW/cm_(2).Overall,we hope that this work will provide practical guidance to enhance the phototherapeutic performance of NIR dyes for clinical multimodal treatment of tumors.展开更多
China Academy of Strategy on Aerospace Engineering Science and Technology (CAEST) was formally established on December 31,2011.The academy was jointly established by Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE),China Aerospac...China Academy of Strategy on Aerospace Engineering Science and Technology (CAEST) was formally established on December 31,2011.The academy was jointly established by Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE),China Aerospace Science展开更多
In this work,we open an avenue toward rational design of potential efficient catalysts for sustainable ammonia synthesis through composition engineering strategy by exploiting the synergistic effects among the active ...In this work,we open an avenue toward rational design of potential efficient catalysts for sustainable ammonia synthesis through composition engineering strategy by exploiting the synergistic effects among the active sites as exemplified by diatomic metals anchored graphdiyne via the combination of hierarchical high-throughput screening,first-principles calculations,and molecular dynamics simulations.Totally 43 highly efficient catalysts feature ultralow onset potentials(|U_(onset)|≤0.40 V)with Rh-Hf and Rh-Ta showing negligible onset potentials of 0 and-0.04 V,respectively.Extremely high catalytic activities of Rh-Hf and Rh-Ta can be ascribed to the synergistic effects.When forming heteronuclears,the combinations of relatively weak(such as Rh)and relatively strong(such as Hf or Ta)components usually lead to the optimal strengths of adsorption Gibbs free energies of reaction intermediates.The origin can be ascribed to the mediate d-band centers of Rh-Hf and Rh-Ta,which lead to the optimal adsorption strengths of intermediates,thereby bringing the high catalytic activities.Our work provides a new and general strategy toward the architecture of highly efficient catalysts not only for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction(eNRR)but also for other important reactions.We expect that our work will boost both experimental and theoretical efforts in this direction.展开更多
Transition metal(TM)based electrocatalysts attract increasing attention in energy conversion reactions,and current effects focus on material engineering strategies to tailor physicochemical properties of TM based elec...Transition metal(TM)based electrocatalysts attract increasing attention in energy conversion reactions,and current effects focus on material engineering strategies to tailor physicochemical properties of TM based electrocatalysts for improved performance.This review provides a summary about the recent advances of engineering TM based nanomaterials for electrocatalytic reactions,which include hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),oxygen evolution reaction(OER),CO2 reduction reaction(CO2RR),and nitrate reduction reaction(NO3RR).We highlight four engineering strategies,namely,size engineering,facet engineering,composition engineering,and crystal structure engineering for TM based electrocatalysts,and pay a special emphasis on exploring the relationship between their physicochemical properties and catalytic activities.We outline the opportunities in this research field,in particular,the strategy of rationally combining in-situ and operando techniques and theoretical predication to design efficient electrocatalysts.Finally,issues that deserve attention and consideration for practical applications are discussed.展开更多
Closing the carbon loop,through CO_(2)capture and utilization,is a promising route to mitigate climate change.Solar energy is a sustainable energy source which can be exploited to drive catalytic reactions for utilizi...Closing the carbon loop,through CO_(2)capture and utilization,is a promising route to mitigate climate change.Solar energy is a sustainable energy source which can be exploited to drive catalytic reactions for utilizing CO_(2),including converting the CO_(2)into useful products.Solar energy can be harnessed through a range of different pathways to valorize CO_(2).Whilst using solar energy to drive CO_(2)reduction has vast potential to promote catalytic CO_(2)conversions,the progress is limited due to the lack of understanding of property-performance relations as well as feasible material engineering approaches.Herein,we outline the various driving forces involved in photothermal CO_(2)catalysis.The heat from solar energy can be utilized to induce CO_(2)catalytic reduction reactions via the photothermal effect.Further,solar energy can act to modify reaction pathways through light-matter interactions.Light-induced chemical functions have demonstrated the ability to regulate intermediary reaction steps,and thus control the reaction selectivity.Photothermal catalyst structures and specific catalyst design strategies are discussed in this context.This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the heat-light synergy and guidance for rational photothermal catalyst design for CO_(2)utilization.展开更多
Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)provides a promising way to convert CO_(2)to chemicals.The multicarbon(C_(2+))products,especially ethylene,are of great interest due to their versatile indust...Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)provides a promising way to convert CO_(2)to chemicals.The multicarbon(C_(2+))products,especially ethylene,are of great interest due to their versatile industrial applications.However,selectively reducing CO_(2)to ethylene is still challenging as the additional energy required for the C–C coupling step results in large overpotential and many competing products.Nonetheless,mechanistic understanding of the key steps and preferred reaction pathways/conditions,as well as rational design of novel catalysts for ethylene production have been regarded as promising approaches to achieving the highly efficient and selective CO_(2)RR.In this review,we first illustrate the key steps for CO_(2)RR to ethylene(e.g.,CO_(2)adsorption/activation,formation of~*CO intermediate,C–C coupling step),offering mechanistic understanding of CO_(2)RR conversion to ethylene.Then the alternative reaction pathways and conditions for the formation of ethylene and competitive products(C_1 and other C_(2+)products)are investigated,guiding the further design and development of preferred conditions for ethylene generation.Engineering strategies of Cu-based catalysts for CO_(2)RR-ethylene are further summarized,and the correlations of reaction mechanism/pathways,engineering strategies and selectivity are elaborated.Finally,major challenges and perspectives in the research area of CO_(2)RR are proposed for future development and practical applications.展开更多
By integrating literature reviews, site observa- tion, field monitoring, theoretical analysis, summarization, etc., a construction strategy was proposed and verified for tunneling with big deformation in this paper. T...By integrating literature reviews, site observa- tion, field monitoring, theoretical analysis, summarization, etc., a construction strategy was proposed and verified for tunneling with big deformation in this paper. The tunnel was in phyllite, shotcrete cracks and steel arch distortion were observed, and a big deformation with a maximum of 2.0 m was monitored during the initial stage of the construction. Through carefully examining the site observation and laboratory test results, a construction principle was established for the tunneling on the basic concept of maintaining the rock strength/stiffness and keeping the rock dry, by providing confinement pressure to the rock, reducing the rock exposure time, keeping water out of the tunnel, etc. To achieve the construction principle, a set of specific construction measures with 11 items was further proposed and applied to the construction. To check the effectiveness of the construction measures, field monitoring was carried out, which showed that the rock deformation was well controlled and the tunnel became stable. An allowable deformation was then determined using the Fenner formulae and the monitored data in order to guide further construction, which received a good result. From this study, it can be concluded that providing quick strong initial support and reserving core soil at the working faceare extremely important to control the rock deformation and keep the tunnel stable.展开更多
Since the first terpenoid synthase cDNA was obtained by the reverse genetic approach from grand fir, great progress in the molecular genetics of terpenoid formation has been made with angiosperms and genes encoding a ...Since the first terpenoid synthase cDNA was obtained by the reverse genetic approach from grand fir, great progress in the molecular genetics of terpenoid formation has been made with angiosperms and genes encoding a monoterpene synthase, a sesquiterpene synthase, and a diterpene synthase. Tree killing bark beetles and their vectored fungal pathogens are the most destructive agents of conifer forests worldwide. Conifers defend against attack by the constitutive and inducible production of oleoresin that accumulates at the wound site to kill invaders and both flush and seal the injury. Although toxic to the bark beetle and fungal pathogen, oleoresin also plays a central role in the chemical ecology of these boring insects. Recent advances in the molecular genetics of terpenoid biosynthesis provide evidence for the evolutionary origins of oleoresin and permit consideration of genetic engineering strategies to improve conifer defenses as a component of modern forest biotechnology. This review described enzymes of resin biosynthesis, structural feathers of genes genomic intron and exon organization, pathway organization and evolution, resin production and accumulation, interactions between conifer and bark beetle, and engineering strategies to improve conifer defenses.展开更多
The advantages, disadvantages and characteristics of various maintenance strategies for modern mechanical equipment are analyzed. Combined with the system structure and functional characteristics of engineering equipm...The advantages, disadvantages and characteristics of various maintenance strategies for modern mechanical equipment are analyzed. Combined with the system structure and functional characteristics of engineering equipment,it puts forward the selection method of maintenance strategies for different types of equipment and failure modes. The view of this article is that the comprehensive maintenance strategy, which is based on condition based maintenance(CBM) and combines various maintenance strategies. This will become the main development direction of engineering equipment maintenance.展开更多
Bacterial contamination and marine biofouling are directly or indirectly impacting the economy,environment,and human health worldwide.Photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling technology is an effective method to p...Bacterial contamination and marine biofouling are directly or indirectly impacting the economy,environment,and human health worldwide.Photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling technology is an effective method to prevent microbial contamination and corrosion.Due to its eco-friendly nature,broad-spectrum bactericidal properties,and high efficiency,this method has recently received much attention.In this review,we have comprehensively discussed the photoinduced charge carriers transfer,main reactive oxygen species(ROS),the interactions among photocatalysts and microorganisms,as well as various antibacterial mechanisms such as oxidative stress,physical/mechanical destruction,photothermal effect,piezoelectric field effect,and triboelectric field.Different types of semiconductors,including TiO_(2),ZnO,CeO_(2),Cu-based semiconductors,Bi-based semiconductors,Ag-based semiconductors,g-C_(3)N_(4),MOF,and containing phosphorus photocatalysts are summarized in photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling activity.Besides,various improvement methods including morphological control,crystallizing,doping engineering,loading cocatalyst,and constructing heterojunction are discussed.Furthermore,a strategy for dramatically improving practice applications is proposed for the possibility of further antifouling applications.Challenges and prospects for the photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling method are also discussed to highlight design considerations.展开更多
Lactic acid bacteria(LAB)exopolysaccharides(EPS)reveal high safety and multiple activities,and are typical postbiotics produced by LAB during fermentation.In this paper,6583 articles on LAB-EPS from Web of Science and...Lactic acid bacteria(LAB)exopolysaccharides(EPS)reveal high safety and multiple activities,and are typical postbiotics produced by LAB during fermentation.In this paper,6583 articles on LAB-EPS from Web of Science and Elsevier databases were retrieved,and 236 articles related to this review were screened.The EPS from 90 LAB strains were summarized in terms of their extraction methods,yield,molecular weight,monosaccharide composition,glycosidic bond configuration and the structural and activity relationships(SARs).However,there exist great challenges as for the low yield and high cost in EPS production.Therefore,this review further elaborated the mechanism of EPS secretion,the anabolic pathway of EPS,the structure and mechanism of key enzymes involving in EPS synthesis process,the prospect of gene regulation for EPS secretion,and proposed the engineering strategies for increasing EPS yield or tailored EPS design in recent years.In addition,CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology was also discussed in the production control of EPS in LAB.Finally,the engineering strategy of increasing EPS yield in recent years was proposed.This work might provide important theoretical support for the production and application of LAB-based EPS.展开更多
The relentless pursuit of advanced X-ray detection technologies has been significantly bolstered by the emergence of metal halides perovskites(MHPs)and their derivatives,which possess remarkable light yield and X-ray ...The relentless pursuit of advanced X-ray detection technologies has been significantly bolstered by the emergence of metal halides perovskites(MHPs)and their derivatives,which possess remarkable light yield and X-ray sensitivity.This comprehensive review delves into cutting-edge approaches for optimizing MHP scintillators performances by enhancing intrinsic physical properties and employing engineering radioluminescent(RL)light strategies,underscoring their potential for developing materials with superior high-resolution X-ray detection and imaging capabilities.We initially explore into recent research focused on strategies to effectively engineer the intrinsic physical properties of MHP scintillators,including light yield and response times.Additionally,we explore innovative engineering strategies involving stacked structures,waveguide effects,chiral circularly polarized luminescence,increased transparency,and the fabrication of flexile MHP scintillators,all of which effectively manage the RL light to achieve high-resolution and high-contrast X-ray imaging.Finally,we provide a roadmap for advancing next-generation MHP scintillators,highlighting their transformative potential in high-performance X-ray detection systems.展开更多
Development of high performance,flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators(PENGs)is critical for advancing self-powered sensing and microelectronic applications.In this study,a hydrogen-bond substitute strategy was employe...Development of high performance,flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators(PENGs)is critical for advancing self-powered sensing and microelectronic applications.In this study,a hydrogen-bond substitute strategy was employed to fabricate a multi-layer PENG based on a cellulose/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)blend film matrix,incorporating multi-phase BCZT(0.1BaZr_(0.2)Ti_(0.8)O_(3)-0.9Ba_(0.7)Ca_(0.3)TiO_(3))ceramic fillers.Structural characterization via SEM and TEM revealed that an intricate hydrogen-bond network facilitated the uniform dispersion of ceramic fillers within the composite film’s sub-layers.In order to study the effect of filler distribution on piezoelectric performance,the single-and double-layer composite films with varying BCZT configurations were produced and evaluated.The results demonstrated that double-layer PENGs exhibit significantly enhanced electrical output compared to their single-layer counterparts,with the D-L_(3)H_(7) configuration achieving an open circuit voltage(V_(OC))of 23.13 V and a short circuit current(I_(SC))of 8.32μA.This enhancement is attributed to increased inter-layer interfaces,which effectively suppressed charge injection and migration,leading to improved charge density.Additionally,the presence of sharp tipped hexagonal tetragonal phase nanoparticles induced an electric field enhancement effect,further optimizing performance.展开更多
Essential oils(EOs) are natural, volatile substances derived from aromatic plants. They exhibit multiple pharmacological effects, including antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, wit...Essential oils(EOs) are natural, volatile substances derived from aromatic plants. They exhibit multiple pharmacological effects, including antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, with broad application prospects in health care, food, and agriculture. However, the instability of volatile components, which are susceptible to deterioration under light,heat, and oxygen exposure, as well as limited water solubility, have significantly impeded the development and application of EOs.Porous nanoclays are natural clay minerals with a layered structure. They possess unique structural characteristics such as large pore size, regular distribution, and tunable particle size, which are extensively utilized in drug delivery, adsorption separation, reaction catalysis, and other fields. Natural-derived porous nanoclays have garnered considerable attention for the encapsulation and delivery of EOs. This review comprehensively summarizes the structure, types, and properties of natural-derived porous nanoclays, focusing on the structural characteristics of porous nanoclays such as montmorillonite, palygorskite, halloysite, kaolinite, vermiculite, and natural zeolite. It also examines research advances in their delivery of EOs and explores engineering strategies to enhance the delivery of EOs by natural-derived porous nanoclays. Finally, various applications of natural-derived porous nanoclays for EOs in antibacterial, food preservation, repellent, and insecticide aspects are presented, providing a reference for the development and application of EOs.展开更多
Solar thermoelectric generators(STEGs)have recently gained increasing attention.However,their widespread adoption has been limited due to the lack of high-efficiency thermoelectric materials and compact heat sinks for...Solar thermoelectric generators(STEGs)have recently gained increasing attention.However,their widespread adoption has been limited due to the lack of high-efficiency thermoelectric materials and compact heat sinks for effective heat dissipation.To address these issues,we develop a spectral engineering and thermal management strategy that significantly increases STEG power generation by 15 times with only a 25%increase in weight.At the hot side,we transform a regular tungsten(W)to a selective solar absorber(W-SSA)through a femtosecond(fs)-laser processing technique,which enhances the solar absorption while minimizing the IR emissivity,obtaining>80%absorption efficiency at elevated temperatures.We also design a greenhouse chamber for W-SSA and achieved>40%reduction in convective heat loss.At the cold side,we apply the fs laser processing to transform a regular aluminum(Al)to a super-high-capacity micro-structured heat dissipator(μ-dissipator),which improves the cold-side heat dissipation through both radiation and convection,achieving twice the cooling performance of a regular Al heat dissipator.These spectral engineering and thermal management increase the temperature difference across the STEG,resulting in a substantial increase in output power.The high-efficiency STEG can find a wide range of applications,such as wireless sensor networks,wearable electronics,and medical sensors.展开更多
Blood vessels are hierarchical microchannels that transport nutrients and oxygen to different tissues and organs,while also eliminating metabolic waste from the body.Disorders of the vascular system impact both physio...Blood vessels are hierarchical microchannels that transport nutrients and oxygen to different tissues and organs,while also eliminating metabolic waste from the body.Disorders of the vascular system impact both physiological and pathological processes.Conventional animal vascular models are complex,high-cost,time-consuming,and low-validity,which have limited the exploration of effective in vitro vascular microsystems.The morphologies of micro-scaled tubular structures and physiological properties of vascular tissues,including mechanical strength,thrombogenicity,and immunogenicity,can be mimicked in vitro by engineering strategies.This review highlights the state-of-the-art and advanced engineering strategies for in vitro vascular microsystems,covering the domains related to rational designs,manufacturing approaches,supporting materials,and organ-specific cell types.A broad range of biomedical applications of in vitro vascular microsystems are also summarized,including the recent advances in engineered vascularized tissues and organs for physiological and pathological study,drug screening,and personalized medicine.Moreover,the commercialization of in vitro vascular microsystems,the feasibility and limitations of current strategies and commercially available products,as well as perspectives on future directions for exploration,are elaborated.The in vitro modeling of vascular microsystems will facilitate rapid,robust,and efficient analysis in tissue engineering and broader regenerative medicine towards the development of personalized treatment approaches.展开更多
Emerging engineering strategies of colloidal metal-semiconductor nanorod hybrid nanostructures spanning from type,size,dimension,and location of both metal nanoparticles and semiconductors,co-catalyst,band gap structu...Emerging engineering strategies of colloidal metal-semiconductor nanorod hybrid nanostructures spanning from type,size,dimension,and location of both metal nanoparticles and semiconductors,co-catalyst,band gap structure,surface ligand to hole scavenger are elaborated symmetrically to rationalize the design of this type of intriguing materials for efficient photocatalytic applications.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22005318,22379152)Western Young Scholars Foundations of Chinese Academy of Sciences+4 种基金Lanzhou Youth Science and Technology Talent Innovation Project(Grant No.2023-NQ-86,No.2023-QN-96)Lanzhou Chengguan District Science and Technology Plan Project(Grant No.2023-rc-4,2022-rc-4)Collaborative Innovation Alliance Fund for Young Science and Technology Worker(Grant No.HZJJ23-7)National Nature Science Foundations of Gansu Province(Grant No.21JR11RA020)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.31920220073,31920230128)。
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)exhibit appreciable potential in the domain of electrochemical energy storage.However,there are serious challenges for AZIBs,for instance zinc dendrite growth,hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),and corrosion side reactions.Herein,we propose a surface engineering modification strategy for coating the montmorillonite(MMT)layer onto the surface of the Zn anode to tackle these issues,thereby achieving high cycling stability for rechargeable AZIBs.The results reveal that the MMT layer on the surface of the Zn anode is able to provide ordered zincophilic channels for zinc ions migration,facilitating the reaction kinetics of zinc ions.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations and water contact angle(CA)tests prove that MMT@Zn anode exhibits superior adsorption capacity for Zn^(2+)and better hydrophobicity than the bare Zn anode,thereby achieving excellent cycling stability.Moreover,the MMT@Zn||MMT@Zn symmetric cell holds the stable cycling over 5600 h at 0.5 mA cm^(-2)and 0.125 m A h cm^(-2),even exceeding 1800 h long cycling under harsh conditions of 5 m A cm^(-2)and 1.25 m A h cm^(-2).The MMT@Zn||V_(2)O_(5)full cell reaches over 3000 cycles at 2 A g^(-1)with excellent rate capability.Therefore,this surface engineering modification strategy for enhancing the electrochemical performance of AZIBs represents a promising application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22175175 and 22193043)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Nos.2022L3092 and 2023H0041)+1 种基金Fujian Science&Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China(No.2021ZR118)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2022303)。
文摘Recently,non-centrosymmetric(NCS)Hg-based chalcogenides have garnered significant interest due to their strong second-harmonic-generation intensities(deff),making them attractive candidates for infrared nonlinear optical(IR-NLO)application.However,achieving both wide band gaps(Eg)and large phasematched deffsimultaneously in these materials remains a challenge due to their inherent constraints on each other.In this research,we have successfully obtained two quaternary NCS Hg-based chalcogenides,Rb2HgGe_(3)S_(8)and Cs_(2)HgGe_(3)S_(8),by implementing a bandgap engineering strategy that involves alkali metal introduction and Hg/Ge ratio regulation.Both compounds consist of 2D[Hg Ge_(3)S_(8)]_(2)–anionic layers made of 1D[HgGeS_(6)]^(6–)chains and dimeric[Ge_(2)S_(6)]_(4–)polyhedra arranged alternately,and the charge-balanced Rb+/Cs+cations located between these layers.Remarkably,Rb_(2)HgGe_(3)S_(8)and Cs_(2)HgGe_(3)S_(8)exhibit overall properties required for promising IR-NLO materials,including sufficient PM deff(0.55–0.70×AgGaS_(2)@20_(5)0 nm),large Eg(3.27–3.41 e V),giant laser-induced damage thresholds(17.4–19.7×AgGaS_(2)@1064 nm),broad optical transmission intervals(0.32–17.5μm),and suitable theoretical birefringence(0.069–0.086@2050 nm).Furthermore,in-depth theoretical analysis reveals that the exceptional IRNLO performance is attributed to the synergy effects of distorted[HgS_(4)]and[GeS_(4)]tetrahedra.Our study provides a useful strategy for enhancing the Eg and advancing Hg-based IR-NLO materials,which is expected to extended and implemented in other chalcogenide systems.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant no.2023YFB3810300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.22078050,22278061,22378050,22378051,and 22090011)+4 种基金the Science and Technology Plan Project of Liaoning Province(grant no.2023JH2/101700296)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant nos.DUT24ZD117 and DUT24LAB105)the Open Research Fund from the State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics of Hunan University(grant no.20240604)the Nano&Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by Ministry of Science and ICT(grant no.RS-2024-00407093)the NRF for the grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(grant no.2022R1A2C3005420).
文摘Despite the individual merits of photodynamic or photothermal therapy(PTT)for clinical cancer treatment,the inherent shortcomings of single-modal therapy significantly hinder therapeutic outcomes in tumors.Therefore,integrating multimodal therapeutic functions into a smart dye can address the drawbacks of single-modal therapy,albeit with significant challenges.By employing an electron-acceptor engineering strategy to regulate the excitation dynamics processes of dyes,we designed a series of near-infrared(NIR)dyes(Hcy-OO,Hcy-ON,and Hcy-NN).Among these dyes,Hcy-ON demonstrated the best photodynamic/mild-photothermal performances by optimizing the energy release pathway of the excited state of dyes,which is attributed to the synergistic effects of the lowest difference in gap between S1 and T_(1) energy levels of 0.678 eV,a large spin-orbit coupling matrix element value of 0.725 cm^(−1),a high root mean squared displacement value of 1.662Å,and a Huang-Rhys factor of>70.Importantly,upon irradiation at 760 nm,through mild-photothermal therapy(MPTT)in synergy with the photodynamic therapy,Hcy-ON successfully ablated tumors in the mouse model with a single treatment under a safe light dose of 300 mW/cm_(2).Overall,we hope that this work will provide practical guidance to enhance the phototherapeutic performance of NIR dyes for clinical multimodal treatment of tumors.
文摘China Academy of Strategy on Aerospace Engineering Science and Technology (CAEST) was formally established on December 31,2011.The academy was jointly established by Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE),China Aerospace Science
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22073033,21873032,21673087,21903032)startup fund(2006013118 and 3004013105)from Huazhong University of Science and Technology+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2019kfyRCPY116)the Innovation and Talent Recruitment Base of New Energy Chemistry and Device(B21003)
文摘In this work,we open an avenue toward rational design of potential efficient catalysts for sustainable ammonia synthesis through composition engineering strategy by exploiting the synergistic effects among the active sites as exemplified by diatomic metals anchored graphdiyne via the combination of hierarchical high-throughput screening,first-principles calculations,and molecular dynamics simulations.Totally 43 highly efficient catalysts feature ultralow onset potentials(|U_(onset)|≤0.40 V)with Rh-Hf and Rh-Ta showing negligible onset potentials of 0 and-0.04 V,respectively.Extremely high catalytic activities of Rh-Hf and Rh-Ta can be ascribed to the synergistic effects.When forming heteronuclears,the combinations of relatively weak(such as Rh)and relatively strong(such as Hf or Ta)components usually lead to the optimal strengths of adsorption Gibbs free energies of reaction intermediates.The origin can be ascribed to the mediate d-band centers of Rh-Hf and Rh-Ta,which lead to the optimal adsorption strengths of intermediates,thereby bringing the high catalytic activities.Our work provides a new and general strategy toward the architecture of highly efficient catalysts not only for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction(eNRR)but also for other important reactions.We expect that our work will boost both experimental and theoretical efforts in this direction.
基金We would like to acknowledge the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21972102)Jiangsu Highlevel Innovation and Entrepreneurial Talent Plan,the Suzhou Science and Technology Planning Project(No.SS202016)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars of Jiangsu Province(BK20180103)the Jiangsu Laboratory for Biochemical Sensing and Biochip,and Collaborative Innovation Center of Water Treatment Technology&Material.We thank Mrs Xiaoyan Wang for her help in editing the language.
文摘Transition metal(TM)based electrocatalysts attract increasing attention in energy conversion reactions,and current effects focus on material engineering strategies to tailor physicochemical properties of TM based electrocatalysts for improved performance.This review provides a summary about the recent advances of engineering TM based nanomaterials for electrocatalytic reactions,which include hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),oxygen evolution reaction(OER),CO2 reduction reaction(CO2RR),and nitrate reduction reaction(NO3RR).We highlight four engineering strategies,namely,size engineering,facet engineering,composition engineering,and crystal structure engineering for TM based electrocatalysts,and pay a special emphasis on exploring the relationship between their physicochemical properties and catalytic activities.We outline the opportunities in this research field,in particular,the strategy of rationally combining in-situ and operando techniques and theoretical predication to design efficient electrocatalysts.Finally,issues that deserve attention and consideration for practical applications are discussed.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(ARC)under the Laureate Fellowship Scheme-FL140100081 and ARC Discovery Project DP170102410the support of Scientia Ph D Scholarship from UNSW Sydneythe support of Australia Government Research Training Program(RTP)Scholarship。
文摘Closing the carbon loop,through CO_(2)capture and utilization,is a promising route to mitigate climate change.Solar energy is a sustainable energy source which can be exploited to drive catalytic reactions for utilizing CO_(2),including converting the CO_(2)into useful products.Solar energy can be harnessed through a range of different pathways to valorize CO_(2).Whilst using solar energy to drive CO_(2)reduction has vast potential to promote catalytic CO_(2)conversions,the progress is limited due to the lack of understanding of property-performance relations as well as feasible material engineering approaches.Herein,we outline the various driving forces involved in photothermal CO_(2)catalysis.The heat from solar energy can be utilized to induce CO_(2)catalytic reduction reactions via the photothermal effect.Further,solar energy can act to modify reaction pathways through light-matter interactions.Light-induced chemical functions have demonstrated the ability to regulate intermediary reaction steps,and thus control the reaction selectivity.Photothermal catalyst structures and specific catalyst design strategies are discussed in this context.This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the heat-light synergy and guidance for rational photothermal catalyst design for CO_(2)utilization.
基金financially supported via Australian Research Council(FT180100705)the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22209103)+3 种基金the support from UTS Chancellor's Research Fellowshipsthe support from Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel,the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy,Shanghai University(SKLASS 2021-**)Joint International Laboratory on Environmental and Energy Frontier MaterialsInnovation Research Team of High-Level Local Universities in Shanghai。
文摘Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)provides a promising way to convert CO_(2)to chemicals.The multicarbon(C_(2+))products,especially ethylene,are of great interest due to their versatile industrial applications.However,selectively reducing CO_(2)to ethylene is still challenging as the additional energy required for the C–C coupling step results in large overpotential and many competing products.Nonetheless,mechanistic understanding of the key steps and preferred reaction pathways/conditions,as well as rational design of novel catalysts for ethylene production have been regarded as promising approaches to achieving the highly efficient and selective CO_(2)RR.In this review,we first illustrate the key steps for CO_(2)RR to ethylene(e.g.,CO_(2)adsorption/activation,formation of~*CO intermediate,C–C coupling step),offering mechanistic understanding of CO_(2)RR conversion to ethylene.Then the alternative reaction pathways and conditions for the formation of ethylene and competitive products(C_1 and other C_(2+)products)are investigated,guiding the further design and development of preferred conditions for ethylene generation.Engineering strategies of Cu-based catalysts for CO_(2)RR-ethylene are further summarized,and the correlations of reaction mechanism/pathways,engineering strategies and selectivity are elaborated.Finally,major challenges and perspectives in the research area of CO_(2)RR are proposed for future development and practical applications.
文摘By integrating literature reviews, site observa- tion, field monitoring, theoretical analysis, summarization, etc., a construction strategy was proposed and verified for tunneling with big deformation in this paper. The tunnel was in phyllite, shotcrete cracks and steel arch distortion were observed, and a big deformation with a maximum of 2.0 m was monitored during the initial stage of the construction. Through carefully examining the site observation and laboratory test results, a construction principle was established for the tunneling on the basic concept of maintaining the rock strength/stiffness and keeping the rock dry, by providing confinement pressure to the rock, reducing the rock exposure time, keeping water out of the tunnel, etc. To achieve the construction principle, a set of specific construction measures with 11 items was further proposed and applied to the construction. To check the effectiveness of the construction measures, field monitoring was carried out, which showed that the rock deformation was well controlled and the tunnel became stable. An allowable deformation was then determined using the Fenner formulae and the monitored data in order to guide further construction, which received a good result. From this study, it can be concluded that providing quick strong initial support and reserving core soil at the working faceare extremely important to control the rock deformation and keep the tunnel stable.
文摘Since the first terpenoid synthase cDNA was obtained by the reverse genetic approach from grand fir, great progress in the molecular genetics of terpenoid formation has been made with angiosperms and genes encoding a monoterpene synthase, a sesquiterpene synthase, and a diterpene synthase. Tree killing bark beetles and their vectored fungal pathogens are the most destructive agents of conifer forests worldwide. Conifers defend against attack by the constitutive and inducible production of oleoresin that accumulates at the wound site to kill invaders and both flush and seal the injury. Although toxic to the bark beetle and fungal pathogen, oleoresin also plays a central role in the chemical ecology of these boring insects. Recent advances in the molecular genetics of terpenoid biosynthesis provide evidence for the evolutionary origins of oleoresin and permit consideration of genetic engineering strategies to improve conifer defenses as a component of modern forest biotechnology. This review described enzymes of resin biosynthesis, structural feathers of genes genomic intron and exon organization, pathway organization and evolution, resin production and accumulation, interactions between conifer and bark beetle, and engineering strategies to improve conifer defenses.
文摘The advantages, disadvantages and characteristics of various maintenance strategies for modern mechanical equipment are analyzed. Combined with the system structure and functional characteristics of engineering equipment,it puts forward the selection method of maintenance strategies for different types of equipment and failure modes. The view of this article is that the comprehensive maintenance strategy, which is based on condition based maintenance(CBM) and combines various maintenance strategies. This will become the main development direction of engineering equipment maintenance.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42076044)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(No.ZDBS-LY-DQC025)+5 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(No.2022CXPT027)the Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship Initiative(No.2023VEA0007)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZB20230769)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M743529)the Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.SDBX202302014)Excellent Postdoctoral Incentive Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences,and Qingdao Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.QDBSH20230202117).
文摘Bacterial contamination and marine biofouling are directly or indirectly impacting the economy,environment,and human health worldwide.Photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling technology is an effective method to prevent microbial contamination and corrosion.Due to its eco-friendly nature,broad-spectrum bactericidal properties,and high efficiency,this method has recently received much attention.In this review,we have comprehensively discussed the photoinduced charge carriers transfer,main reactive oxygen species(ROS),the interactions among photocatalysts and microorganisms,as well as various antibacterial mechanisms such as oxidative stress,physical/mechanical destruction,photothermal effect,piezoelectric field effect,and triboelectric field.Different types of semiconductors,including TiO_(2),ZnO,CeO_(2),Cu-based semiconductors,Bi-based semiconductors,Ag-based semiconductors,g-C_(3)N_(4),MOF,and containing phosphorus photocatalysts are summarized in photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling activity.Besides,various improvement methods including morphological control,crystallizing,doping engineering,loading cocatalyst,and constructing heterojunction are discussed.Furthermore,a strategy for dramatically improving practice applications is proposed for the possibility of further antifouling applications.Challenges and prospects for the photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling method are also discussed to highlight design considerations.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(LH2021C075)Basic Research Business Expenses and Research Projects of Provincial Higher Education Institutions in Heilongjiang Province(2022-KYYWF-1077).
文摘Lactic acid bacteria(LAB)exopolysaccharides(EPS)reveal high safety and multiple activities,and are typical postbiotics produced by LAB during fermentation.In this paper,6583 articles on LAB-EPS from Web of Science and Elsevier databases were retrieved,and 236 articles related to this review were screened.The EPS from 90 LAB strains were summarized in terms of their extraction methods,yield,molecular weight,monosaccharide composition,glycosidic bond configuration and the structural and activity relationships(SARs).However,there exist great challenges as for the low yield and high cost in EPS production.Therefore,this review further elaborated the mechanism of EPS secretion,the anabolic pathway of EPS,the structure and mechanism of key enzymes involving in EPS synthesis process,the prospect of gene regulation for EPS secretion,and proposed the engineering strategies for increasing EPS yield or tailored EPS design in recent years.In addition,CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology was also discussed in the production control of EPS in LAB.Finally,the engineering strategy of increasing EPS yield in recent years was proposed.This work might provide important theoretical support for the production and application of LAB-based EPS.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(U2241236,1220041913,52473253)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022ZDZX0007)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Open Subject Grant Program of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing Laboratory of Shandong Province(AMGM2024F15)Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects(202402AB080011).
文摘The relentless pursuit of advanced X-ray detection technologies has been significantly bolstered by the emergence of metal halides perovskites(MHPs)and their derivatives,which possess remarkable light yield and X-ray sensitivity.This comprehensive review delves into cutting-edge approaches for optimizing MHP scintillators performances by enhancing intrinsic physical properties and employing engineering radioluminescent(RL)light strategies,underscoring their potential for developing materials with superior high-resolution X-ray detection and imaging capabilities.We initially explore into recent research focused on strategies to effectively engineer the intrinsic physical properties of MHP scintillators,including light yield and response times.Additionally,we explore innovative engineering strategies involving stacked structures,waveguide effects,chiral circularly polarized luminescence,increased transparency,and the fabrication of flexile MHP scintillators,all of which effectively manage the RL light to achieve high-resolution and high-contrast X-ray imaging.Finally,we provide a roadmap for advancing next-generation MHP scintillators,highlighting their transformative potential in high-performance X-ray detection systems.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52472132)Opening Project of Engineering Research Center of Eco-friendly Polymeric Materials,Ministry of Education(EFP-KF2403)Innovation Service Capability Support Plan of Xianyang(Science and Technology Innovation Talents)。
文摘Development of high performance,flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators(PENGs)is critical for advancing self-powered sensing and microelectronic applications.In this study,a hydrogen-bond substitute strategy was employed to fabricate a multi-layer PENG based on a cellulose/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)blend film matrix,incorporating multi-phase BCZT(0.1BaZr_(0.2)Ti_(0.8)O_(3)-0.9Ba_(0.7)Ca_(0.3)TiO_(3))ceramic fillers.Structural characterization via SEM and TEM revealed that an intricate hydrogen-bond network facilitated the uniform dispersion of ceramic fillers within the composite film’s sub-layers.In order to study the effect of filler distribution on piezoelectric performance,the single-and double-layer composite films with varying BCZT configurations were produced and evaluated.The results demonstrated that double-layer PENGs exhibit significantly enhanced electrical output compared to their single-layer counterparts,with the D-L_(3)H_(7) configuration achieving an open circuit voltage(V_(OC))of 23.13 V and a short circuit current(I_(SC))of 8.32μA.This enhancement is attributed to increased inter-layer interfaces,which effectively suppressed charge injection and migration,leading to improved charge density.Additionally,the presence of sharp tipped hexagonal tetragonal phase nanoparticles induced an electric field enhancement effect,further optimizing performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 82474087, 82274108)the Young Qihuang Scholar Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the State (No. 2022256)+1 种基金Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Innovation Team Development Program (No.CXTD22006)Jiangxi Province 2023 Graduate Innovation Special Fund Project (No. YC2023-S793)。
文摘Essential oils(EOs) are natural, volatile substances derived from aromatic plants. They exhibit multiple pharmacological effects, including antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, with broad application prospects in health care, food, and agriculture. However, the instability of volatile components, which are susceptible to deterioration under light,heat, and oxygen exposure, as well as limited water solubility, have significantly impeded the development and application of EOs.Porous nanoclays are natural clay minerals with a layered structure. They possess unique structural characteristics such as large pore size, regular distribution, and tunable particle size, which are extensively utilized in drug delivery, adsorption separation, reaction catalysis, and other fields. Natural-derived porous nanoclays have garnered considerable attention for the encapsulation and delivery of EOs. This review comprehensively summarizes the structure, types, and properties of natural-derived porous nanoclays, focusing on the structural characteristics of porous nanoclays such as montmorillonite, palygorskite, halloysite, kaolinite, vermiculite, and natural zeolite. It also examines research advances in their delivery of EOs and explores engineering strategies to enhance the delivery of EOs by natural-derived porous nanoclays. Finally, various applications of natural-derived porous nanoclays for EOs in antibacterial, food preservation, repellent, and insecticide aspects are presented, providing a reference for the development and application of EOs.
基金supported by NSF,FuzeHub,and the Goergen Institute for Data Science at the University of Rochester。
文摘Solar thermoelectric generators(STEGs)have recently gained increasing attention.However,their widespread adoption has been limited due to the lack of high-efficiency thermoelectric materials and compact heat sinks for effective heat dissipation.To address these issues,we develop a spectral engineering and thermal management strategy that significantly increases STEG power generation by 15 times with only a 25%increase in weight.At the hot side,we transform a regular tungsten(W)to a selective solar absorber(W-SSA)through a femtosecond(fs)-laser processing technique,which enhances the solar absorption while minimizing the IR emissivity,obtaining>80%absorption efficiency at elevated temperatures.We also design a greenhouse chamber for W-SSA and achieved>40%reduction in convective heat loss.At the cold side,we apply the fs laser processing to transform a regular aluminum(Al)to a super-high-capacity micro-structured heat dissipator(μ-dissipator),which improves the cold-side heat dissipation through both radiation and convection,achieving twice the cooling performance of a regular Al heat dissipator.These spectral engineering and thermal management increase the temperature difference across the STEG,resulting in a substantial increase in output power.The high-efficiency STEG can find a wide range of applications,such as wireless sensor networks,wearable electronics,and medical sensors.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(32271425,12411530131,and 32371370)the Transformation Foundation of Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory(2025ZH011)+1 种基金JinFeng Laboratory,Chongqing(jfkyjf202203001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(YJ202152).
文摘Blood vessels are hierarchical microchannels that transport nutrients and oxygen to different tissues and organs,while also eliminating metabolic waste from the body.Disorders of the vascular system impact both physiological and pathological processes.Conventional animal vascular models are complex,high-cost,time-consuming,and low-validity,which have limited the exploration of effective in vitro vascular microsystems.The morphologies of micro-scaled tubular structures and physiological properties of vascular tissues,including mechanical strength,thrombogenicity,and immunogenicity,can be mimicked in vitro by engineering strategies.This review highlights the state-of-the-art and advanced engineering strategies for in vitro vascular microsystems,covering the domains related to rational designs,manufacturing approaches,supporting materials,and organ-specific cell types.A broad range of biomedical applications of in vitro vascular microsystems are also summarized,including the recent advances in engineered vascularized tissues and organs for physiological and pathological study,drug screening,and personalized medicine.Moreover,the commercialization of in vitro vascular microsystems,the feasibility and limitations of current strategies and commercially available products,as well as perspectives on future directions for exploration,are elaborated.The in vitro modeling of vascular microsystems will facilitate rapid,robust,and efficient analysis in tissue engineering and broader regenerative medicine towards the development of personalized treatment approaches.
基金supported by the Australian Research Council(ARC)Future Fellowship Scheme(FT210100509)ARC Discovery Project(DP220101959)+2 种基金the Hebrew University of Jerusalem--Zelman Cowen Academic Initiatives(zCAl)Joint Projects 2021,the Innovation and Technology Commission(grant no.MHP/104/21)Shenzhen Science Technology and Innovation Commission(grant no.20210324125612035)City University of Hong Kong(grant no.9360140).
文摘Emerging engineering strategies of colloidal metal-semiconductor nanorod hybrid nanostructures spanning from type,size,dimension,and location of both metal nanoparticles and semiconductors,co-catalyst,band gap structure,surface ligand to hole scavenger are elaborated symmetrically to rationalize the design of this type of intriguing materials for efficient photocatalytic applications.
