A nonfused ring electron acceptor(NFREA),designated as TT-Ph-C6,has been synthesized with the aim of enhancing the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of organic solar cells(OSCs).By integrating asymmetric phenylalkylamin...A nonfused ring electron acceptor(NFREA),designated as TT-Ph-C6,has been synthesized with the aim of enhancing the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of organic solar cells(OSCs).By integrating asymmetric phenylalkylamino side groups,TT-Ph-C6 demonstrates excellent solubility and its crystal structure exhibits compact packing structures with a three-dimensional molecular stacking network.These structural attributes markedly promote exciton diffusion and charge carrier mobility,particularly advantageous for the fabrication of thick-film devices.TT-Ph-C6-based devices have attained a PCE of 18.01%at a film thickness of 100 nm,and even at a film thickness of 300 nm,the PCE remains at 14.64%,surpassing that of devices based on 2BTh-2F.These remarkable properties position TT-Ph-C6 as a highly promising NFREA material for boosting the efficiency of OSCs.展开更多
As an advanced device for observing atmospheric winds,the spaceborne Doppler Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne(DASH)interferometer also encounters challenges associated with phase distortion,par-ticularly in limb sounding...As an advanced device for observing atmospheric winds,the spaceborne Doppler Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne(DASH)interferometer also encounters challenges associated with phase distortion,par-ticularly in limb sounding scenarios.This paper discusses interferogram modeling and phase distortion cor-rection techniques for spaceborne DASH interferometers.The modeling of phase distortion interferograms with and without Doppler shift for limb observation was conducted,and the effectiveness of the analytical expression was verified through numerical simulation.The simulation results indicate that errors propagate layer by layer while using the onion-peeling inversion algorithm to handle phase-distorted interferograms.In contrast,the phase distortion correction algorithm can achieve effective correction.This phase correction method can be successfully applied to correct phase distortions in the interferograms of the spaceborne DASH interferometer,providing a feasible solution to enhance its measurement accuracy.展开更多
The textures and microstructures of hot-and cold-rolled sheets of an AA 5454 aluminium alloy were studied,with special attention paid to comparing the texture development for the symmetric and asymmetric cold rolling....The textures and microstructures of hot-and cold-rolled sheets of an AA 5454 aluminium alloy were studied,with special attention paid to comparing the texture development for the symmetric and asymmetric cold rolling.Scanning electron microscopy with electron-backscatter diffraction was used to monitor the development of the microstructure in the differently deformed and additionally annealed samples.Details of the formations and transformations of individual texture components occurring during the rolling processes were observed and discussed.The average grain sizes,textures and mechanical properties were correlated and explained for the symmetric and asymmetric cold-rolled samples.The asymmetric rolling is beneficial in terms of deep drawability because it reduces the planar anisotropy of the annealed material due to the decrease of the Cube,Goss,rotated-Cube and η-fibre texture components and at the same time strengthens X1-and X2-fibre texture components which are shear texture components and improve deep drawability.During the asymmetric cold rolling,the temperature increases due to friction,triggering recrystallisation processes and leading to larger grains.It is also confirmed that asymmetric cold rolling uses less rolling force and consequently less energy to produce a final material with better formability,particularly earing.展开更多
Chiral carbonyl compounds frequently occur in natural products and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, they serve as important intermediates in organic synthesis. Transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric carbonylative cross-c...Chiral carbonyl compounds frequently occur in natural products and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, they serve as important intermediates in organic synthesis. Transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric carbonylative cross-coupling reactions are among the most straightforward and effective methods for synthesizing chiral carbonyl compounds, including esters, amides, and ketones. The advances in asymmetric carbonylative cross-coupling reactions using various O-, N-, C-, and S-containing nucleophiles or electrophiles over the past decade are summarized.展开更多
The catalytic enantioselective electrophilic amination reaction has emerged as a highly efficient method for synthesizing diverse nitrogen-containing chiral molecules,with the development of various asymmetric catalys...The catalytic enantioselective electrophilic amination reaction has emerged as a highly efficient method for synthesizing diverse nitrogen-containing chiral molecules,with the development of various asymmetric catalysis systems.Chiral phosphoric acids(CPA)have been widely acknowledged as versatile chiral organocatalysts since it was first discovered in 2004,finding application in catalyzing diverse asymmetric reactions.A comprehensive overview of recent advances in CPA-catalyzed asymmetric electrophilic amination reactions using different N-electrophilic reagents,including azo reagents,aryldiazonium salts,and imine derivatives,is presented.Furthermore,insights into future developments in this field are offered.展开更多
Chiral pyridyl alcohols are a type of synthetically versatile building block for natural products,functional materials and bioactive molecules.Herein,a highly efficient Ir/f-amphox-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation o...Chiral pyridyl alcohols are a type of synthetically versatile building block for natural products,functional materials and bioactive molecules.Herein,a highly efficient Ir/f-amphox-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of 1-(pyridin-2-yl)ketone derivatives to access chiral pyridyl alcohols was reported.The reaction proceeds smoothly under mild conditions,delivering excellent yields and enantioselectivities(up to>99%ee,turnover number(TON)up to 2000).A broad range of pyridyl alkyl and aryl ketones were successfully transformed,demonstrating the generality and synthetic utility of this methodology.展开更多
Asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization is a valuable and challenging research area. Different from the conventional direct allylic C—H cleavage strategy, transition metal-catalyzed migratory allylic substitution o...Asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization is a valuable and challenging research area. Different from the conventional direct allylic C—H cleavage strategy, transition metal-catalyzed migratory allylic substitution of remote dienes has emerged as a new route to achieve allylic C—H functionalization enantioselectively. This review provides a detailed summary of the development and advance of this strategy, introduces the related mechanistic processes, and discusses the area based on the types of catalysts and products.展开更多
In recent years,chiral inorganic nanomaterials have become promising candidates for applications in sensing,catalysis,biomedicine,and photonics.Plasmonic nanomaterials with an intrinsic chiral structure exhibit intrig...In recent years,chiral inorganic nanomaterials have become promising candidates for applications in sensing,catalysis,biomedicine,and photonics.Plasmonic nanomaterials with an intrinsic chiral structure exhibit intriguing geometry‑dependent optical chirality,which benefits the combination of plasmonic characteristics with chirality.Recent advances in the biomolecule‑directed geometric control of intrinsically chiral plasmonic nanomaterials have further provided great opportunities for their widespread applications in many emerging technological areas.In this review,we present the recent progress in biosensing using chiral inorganic nanomaterials,with a particular focus on electrochemical and enzyme‑mimicking catalytic approaches.This paper commences with a review of the basic tenets underlying chiral nanocatalysts,incorporating the chiral ligand‑induced mechanism and the architectures of intrinsically chiral nanostructures.Additionally,it methodically expounds upon the applications of chiral nanocatalysts in the realms of electrochemical biosensing and enzyme‑mimicking catalytic biosensing respectively.Conclusively,it proffers a prospective view of the hurdles and prospects that accompany the deployment of chiral nanoprobes for nascent biosensing applications.By rational design of the chiral nanoprobes,it is envisioned that biosensing with increasing sensitivity and resolution toward the single‑molecule level can be achieved,which will substantially promote sensing applications in many emerging interdisciplinary areas.展开更多
Direct enantioselective allylic C—H functionalization has emerged as a powerful strategy for the asymmetric syn-thesis of highly valuable chiral products.Herein,a Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective allylic C—H alkyl...Direct enantioselective allylic C—H functionalization has emerged as a powerful strategy for the asymmetric syn-thesis of highly valuable chiral products.Herein,a Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective allylic C—H alkylation of unactivated alkenes withα-diazo carbonyl compounds is described,enabling direct access to chiral products with high efficiency(up to 77%yield,92%ee,and>10∶1 B/L(branched/linear)selectivity).This atom-and step-economical protocol directly converts simple,unactivated substrates into valuable enantioenriched products under mild conditions,providing an efficient catalytic system for asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization.展开更多
The chemo-,regio-,and enantio-controlled synthesis of P-chiral phosphines in a general and efficient manner remains a significant synthetic challenge.In this study,a Pd-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization is developed fo...The chemo-,regio-,and enantio-controlled synthesis of P-chiral phosphines in a general and efficient manner remains a significant synthetic challenge.In this study,a Pd-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization is developed for the highly selective synthesis of P-stereogenic alkenylphosphinates and alkenylphosphine oxides via conjugate addition of enynes.Notably,this methodology is suitable for both phosphine oxide and phosphinate nucleophiles,providing a versatile approach for the construction of diverse P-chiral organophosphosphorus compound.展开更多
Herein,we report the first asymmetric synthesis of illihenin A,an antiviral sesquiterpenoid bearing a cage-like tricyclo[6.2.2.01,5]dodecane skeleton.Starting from an abundant feedstock(-)-α-cedrene,this19-step synth...Herein,we report the first asymmetric synthesis of illihenin A,an antiviral sesquiterpenoid bearing a cage-like tricyclo[6.2.2.01,5]dodecane skeleton.Starting from an abundant feedstock(-)-α-cedrene,this19-step synthesis approach features a novel ring-reorganization strategy that includes early stage C7-hydroxylation of the cedrane skeleton and a later-stage ring disassembly-reassembly procedure,affording the desired product with high synthetic efficiency and minimal chiral manipulation.The key transformations include the following:(i)a hydroxy group-directed SmI2-mediated reductive coupling to construct the congested tertiary 7-OH cedrane,(ii)aβ-fragmentation triggered by an alkoxy radical to release a spiro[4.5]decane,and(iii)an intramolecular Aldol reaction,concomitant withα-epimerization,to furnish the tricyclic framework.In addition,preliminary investigation of antiviral activity against CVB3 revealed that illihenin A can significantly inhibit ROS production and apoptosis.展开更多
Flowfield inverse design can obtain the desired flow and contour with high design efficiency,short design cycle,and small modification need.In this study,the Euler equations are formulated in the stream-function coord...Flowfield inverse design can obtain the desired flow and contour with high design efficiency,short design cycle,and small modification need.In this study,the Euler equations are formulated in the stream-function coordinates and combined with the given boundary conditions to derive a gridless space-marching method for the inverse design of subsonic,transonic,and supersonic flowfields.Designers can prescribe the flow parameters along the reference streamline to design flowfields and aerodynamic contours.The method is validated by the theoretical transonic solution,computational fluid dynamics,and experimental data,respectively.The method supports the fabrication of a Mach 2.0 single expansion tunnel.The calibration data agree well with the prescribed pressure distribution.The method is successfully applied to inverse design of contractions,nozzles,and asymmetric channels.Compared to classical analytic contractions,the contractions designed by the space-marching method provide a more accurate transonic flow.Compared to the classical Sivells’nozzle,the nozzle designed by the space-marching method provides a smaller workload,a more flexible velocity distribution,a 20%reduction in length,and an equally uniform flow.Additionally,the space-marching method is applied to design the asymmetric channels under various Mach numbers.These asymmetric channels perfectly eliminate Mach waves,achieving the shock-free flow turning and high flow uniformity.These results validate the feasibility of the space-marching method,making it a good candidate for the inverse design of subsonic,transonic,and supersonic internal flowfields and aerodynamic contours.展开更多
Presently,financial portfolio managers lack a solid basis for building a reliable risk management strategy for green debt instrument investments due to the lack of compelling growth and resilience data.Therefore,this ...Presently,financial portfolio managers lack a solid basis for building a reliable risk management strategy for green debt instrument investments due to the lack of compelling growth and resilience data.Therefore,this study assesses the role of green bonds in financial markets by assessing and correlating their complex scaling behaviors across multiple periods with those of key benchmark assets(e.g.,conventional bonds,high-yield bonds,Euro-Dollar exchange,Dow Jones Industrial Index,Bitcoin,and Gold).Specifically,we explore linear and nonlinear correlation patterns using crosscorrelation tests and the dynamic conditional correlation model,focusing on bond interactions under various degrees of freedom.Our analysis reveals that although most assets exhibit nonlinear correlations,Bitcoin uniquely aligns linearly with U.S.bonds under certain conditions.Green bonds,however,display nonlinear correlations with Bitcoin and stand out for their distinct upward financial persistence.We find also that green bonds are primary drivers in the financial domain,highlighted by their pronounced interactions and the consistent cross-correlation with the Euro-Dollar exchange rate.Moreover,green bonds have the lowest multifractality,showing persistent upward trends and antipersistent downward trends,rendering them quite resilient during periods of high volatility.These results imply that green bonds may be advantageous to portfolio risk management strategies,especially during crises when diversification and hedging tactics are needed.展开更多
Planar chiral cyclophanes are a type of structurally intriguing organic molecules,which have found increasingly applications in the field of biologically active compounds,asymmetric catalysis,and optically pure materi...Planar chiral cyclophanes are a type of structurally intriguing organic molecules,which have found increasingly applications in the field of biologically active compounds,asymmetric catalysis,and optically pure materials.As such,significant efforts in the development of new methods to build up enantioenriched cyclophanes in a precise manner have attracted increased attention in recent years.Among the plethora of reported synthetic strategies,catalytic enantioselective method has emerged as one of the most straightforward and efficient ways to deliver optically pure planar chiral cyclophanes.In this review,the recent progress in catalytic enantioselective reactions for the synthesis of planar chiral cyclophanes will be discussed,which would stimulate the research interest of chemists for the discovery of novel asymmetric strategies for the preparation of valuable and previously difficult-to-access chiral molecules.展开更多
Catalytic asymmetric dearomatization(CADA)has emerged as a powerful strategy for transforming planar aromatic systems into three-dimensional chiral architectures[1].Notably,the Büchner reaction and arene cyclopro...Catalytic asymmetric dearomatization(CADA)has emerged as a powerful strategy for transforming planar aromatic systems into three-dimensional chiral architectures[1].Notably,the Büchner reaction and arene cyclopropanation excel in constructing complex polycyclic frameworks[2].However,current methods predominantly rely on diazo compounds as carbene precursors(Scheme1a),which pose safety risks and limit functional group compatibility.展开更多
The concept of non-Hermitian mechanics introduces new dimensions to metamaterial research,yet current studies have primarily focused on wave manipulation,neglecting the vibration transmittance characteristics of finit...The concept of non-Hermitian mechanics introduces new dimensions to metamaterial research,yet current studies have primarily focused on wave manipulation,neglecting the vibration transmittance characteristics of finite-size metamaterials with boundary reflections.This paper explores the asymmetric vibration transmittance characteristics of a simply supported NonHermitian Metamaterial Panel(NHMP)with two lossy resonators,under the impact of supersonic aerodynamic forces.By examining the non-Hermiticity of a non-aerodynamically loaded NHMP and a host panel aeroelastic system separately,we demonstrate that the NHMP subjected to supersonic aerodynamic force is a complex non-Hermitian system,exhibiting asymmetric vibration transmittance driven by both the fluid-structure interaction effect and lossy resonators.We theoretically and numerically clarify that an ideal aeroelastic system,such as a host panel aeroelastic system,functions as a non-Hermitian mechanical system due to the fluid-structure interaction effect,with the critical flutter point aligning with the Exceptional Point(EP).The results of this study indicate that at low dynamic pressures,the lossy resonators primarily govern asymmetric vibration transmittance,whereas at high dynamic pressures,the fluid-structure interaction effect becomes the dominant factor.Notably,at the EP,asymmetric vibration transmittance is unaffected by the mass ratio of lossy resonators,which is attributed to the invariance of the operational deflection shapes of the NHMP at the EP.This study offers a novel perspective on panel aeroelastic systems and nonHermitian metamaterials,advancing the field through its comprehensive analyses.展开更多
Electrocatalytic oxidation of surplus ethylene glycol(EG)to high-value glycolic acid(GA)represents a promising approach for sustainable resource utilization,though critical challenges persist in developing durable ele...Electrocatalytic oxidation of surplus ethylene glycol(EG)to high-value glycolic acid(GA)represents a promising approach for sustainable resource utilization,though critical challenges persist in developing durable electrocatalysts and achieving effective recovery of the free acid product from its salt derivatives in alkaline electrolytes.In this work,a PdNi/NF catalyst was rationally synthesized via a one-step electrodeposition method.Systematic characterization revealed that the electron transfer from Ni to Pd modulates *OH adsorption to accelerate EG oxidation reaction(EGOR)while preventing Pd deactivation through oxidation.The optimized system demonstrated exceptional alkaline performance with a glycolic acid Faraday efficiencyof 95%and a current density of 666 mA·cm^(-2).When implemented in an asymmetric EGOR||HER flowcell configuration where only the cathodic electrolyte contains alkaline,the system demonstrated exceptional operational stability by sustaining 70 mA·cm^(-2) current density at a low cell voltage of 0.9 V in neutral media for over 100 h,with product glycolic acid requiring no further acidification.This investigation provides a practical framework for designing efficientelectrocatalytic systems that simplifiesproduct separation steps.展开更多
In this conceptual paper,the author develops and presents a strategic decision-making framework that applies game theory to evaluate smart and natural farming approaches in India.In the face of increasing pressures fr...In this conceptual paper,the author develops and presents a strategic decision-making framework that applies game theory to evaluate smart and natural farming approaches in India.In the face of increasing pressures from climate change,resource scarcity,and evolving socio-economic landscapes,agriculture must adapt to the challenges of a volatile,uncertain,complex,and ambiguous(VUCA)world.When integrated with the Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas(PURA)framework,VUCA offers a dynamic system perspective that contextualizes uncertainty and institutional capacity in farming systems.This study applies a modified Spence signaling model to capture how farmers-categorized as smart or natural versus conventional-choose to signal their sustainability credentials in an environment of asymmetric information.Using a combination of payoff matrix modelling,Bayesian belief updating,and evolutionary game simulations,the paper identifies strategic equilibria under varying levels of policy support,consumer trust,and signal cost.Farmers’decisions to adopt smart technologies or organic certifications are modelled as costly but credible signals of quality.These signals are then interpreted by receivers such as consumers,investors,or policymakers,who in turn adjust their support or market preferences.The analysis reveals conditions under which separating,pooling,and semi-separating equilibria emerge,and how these outcomes impact farmer behaviour and systemic sustainability.Case studies from Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka,and Punjab demonstrate how real-world farming programs mirror theoretical outcomes under different signalling strategies.The study also presents a robust methodological structure,combining conceptual modelling with policy simulation and validation through comparative cases.By integrating environmental,technological,and institutional perspectives,this paper contributes a hybrid strategic framework aligned with India’s Green Revolution 2.0 goals.It offers practical recommendations for policy design,infrastructure planning,and market mechanisms that support the scaling of sustainable agricultural practices through credible signalling and game-theoretic insights.展开更多
The dynamic kinetic resolution(DKR)process remains a highly efficacious approach for constructing chiral amino alcohols via the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones.We report herein a highly efficient...The dynamic kinetic resolution(DKR)process remains a highly efficacious approach for constructing chiral amino alcohols via the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones.We report herein a highly efficient and enantioselective anti-selective dynamic kinetic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones catalyzed by Ir-(S)-f-phamidol system,providing various chiral amino alcohols and chiral oxazolidin-2-ones divergently with high diastereo-and enantioselectivity(up to 99%yield,up to 99%ee and up to 99:1 dr).In addition,the reaction could be performed on the gram-scale,and the resulting chiral amino alcohols are key intermediates of norephedrine and metaraminol.展开更多
Portfolio selection based on the global minimum variance(GMV)model remains a significant focus in financial research.The covariance matrix,central to the GMV model,determines portfolio weights,and its accurate estimat...Portfolio selection based on the global minimum variance(GMV)model remains a significant focus in financial research.The covariance matrix,central to the GMV model,determines portfolio weights,and its accurate estimation is key to effective strategies.Based on the decomposition form of the covariance matrix.This paper introduces semi-variance for improved financial asymmetric risk measurement;addresses asymmetry in financial asset correlations using distance,asymmetric,and Chatterjee correlations to refine covariance matrices;and proposes three new covariance matrix models to enhance risk assessment and portfolio selection strategies.Testing with data from 30 stocks across various sectors of the Chinese market confirms the strong performance of the proposed strategies.展开更多
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22375024,21975031,21734009,51933001,22109080,and 52173174)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2022YQ45)+2 种基金the Taishan Scholars Program(Nos.tstp20221121 and tsqnz20221134)The Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2244073)supported by State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles(Qingdao University)(RZ2200002821)is acknowledged.
文摘A nonfused ring electron acceptor(NFREA),designated as TT-Ph-C6,has been synthesized with the aim of enhancing the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of organic solar cells(OSCs).By integrating asymmetric phenylalkylamino side groups,TT-Ph-C6 demonstrates excellent solubility and its crystal structure exhibits compact packing structures with a three-dimensional molecular stacking network.These structural attributes markedly promote exciton diffusion and charge carrier mobility,particularly advantageous for the fabrication of thick-film devices.TT-Ph-C6-based devices have attained a PCE of 18.01%at a film thickness of 100 nm,and even at a film thickness of 300 nm,the PCE remains at 14.64%,surpassing that of devices based on 2BTh-2F.These remarkable properties position TT-Ph-C6 as a highly promising NFREA material for boosting the efficiency of OSCs.
文摘As an advanced device for observing atmospheric winds,the spaceborne Doppler Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne(DASH)interferometer also encounters challenges associated with phase distortion,par-ticularly in limb sounding scenarios.This paper discusses interferogram modeling and phase distortion cor-rection techniques for spaceborne DASH interferometers.The modeling of phase distortion interferograms with and without Doppler shift for limb observation was conducted,and the effectiveness of the analytical expression was verified through numerical simulation.The simulation results indicate that errors propagate layer by layer while using the onion-peeling inversion algorithm to handle phase-distorted interferograms.In contrast,the phase distortion correction algorithm can achieve effective correction.This phase correction method can be successfully applied to correct phase distortions in the interferograms of the spaceborne DASH interferometer,providing a feasible solution to enhance its measurement accuracy.
文摘The textures and microstructures of hot-and cold-rolled sheets of an AA 5454 aluminium alloy were studied,with special attention paid to comparing the texture development for the symmetric and asymmetric cold rolling.Scanning electron microscopy with electron-backscatter diffraction was used to monitor the development of the microstructure in the differently deformed and additionally annealed samples.Details of the formations and transformations of individual texture components occurring during the rolling processes were observed and discussed.The average grain sizes,textures and mechanical properties were correlated and explained for the symmetric and asymmetric cold-rolled samples.The asymmetric rolling is beneficial in terms of deep drawability because it reduces the planar anisotropy of the annealed material due to the decrease of the Cube,Goss,rotated-Cube and η-fibre texture components and at the same time strengthens X1-and X2-fibre texture components which are shear texture components and improve deep drawability.During the asymmetric cold rolling,the temperature increases due to friction,triggering recrystallisation processes and leading to larger grains.It is also confirmed that asymmetric cold rolling uses less rolling force and consequently less energy to produce a final material with better formability,particularly earing.
文摘Chiral carbonyl compounds frequently occur in natural products and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, they serve as important intermediates in organic synthesis. Transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric carbonylative cross-coupling reactions are among the most straightforward and effective methods for synthesizing chiral carbonyl compounds, including esters, amides, and ketones. The advances in asymmetric carbonylative cross-coupling reactions using various O-, N-, C-, and S-containing nucleophiles or electrophiles over the past decade are summarized.
文摘The catalytic enantioselective electrophilic amination reaction has emerged as a highly efficient method for synthesizing diverse nitrogen-containing chiral molecules,with the development of various asymmetric catalysis systems.Chiral phosphoric acids(CPA)have been widely acknowledged as versatile chiral organocatalysts since it was first discovered in 2004,finding application in catalyzing diverse asymmetric reactions.A comprehensive overview of recent advances in CPA-catalyzed asymmetric electrophilic amination reactions using different N-electrophilic reagents,including azo reagents,aryldiazonium salts,and imine derivatives,is presented.Furthermore,insights into future developments in this field are offered.
文摘Chiral pyridyl alcohols are a type of synthetically versatile building block for natural products,functional materials and bioactive molecules.Herein,a highly efficient Ir/f-amphox-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of 1-(pyridin-2-yl)ketone derivatives to access chiral pyridyl alcohols was reported.The reaction proceeds smoothly under mild conditions,delivering excellent yields and enantioselectivities(up to>99%ee,turnover number(TON)up to 2000).A broad range of pyridyl alkyl and aryl ketones were successfully transformed,demonstrating the generality and synthetic utility of this methodology.
文摘Asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization is a valuable and challenging research area. Different from the conventional direct allylic C—H cleavage strategy, transition metal-catalyzed migratory allylic substitution of remote dienes has emerged as a new route to achieve allylic C—H functionalization enantioselectively. This review provides a detailed summary of the development and advance of this strategy, introduces the related mechanistic processes, and discusses the area based on the types of catalysts and products.
文摘In recent years,chiral inorganic nanomaterials have become promising candidates for applications in sensing,catalysis,biomedicine,and photonics.Plasmonic nanomaterials with an intrinsic chiral structure exhibit intriguing geometry‑dependent optical chirality,which benefits the combination of plasmonic characteristics with chirality.Recent advances in the biomolecule‑directed geometric control of intrinsically chiral plasmonic nanomaterials have further provided great opportunities for their widespread applications in many emerging technological areas.In this review,we present the recent progress in biosensing using chiral inorganic nanomaterials,with a particular focus on electrochemical and enzyme‑mimicking catalytic approaches.This paper commences with a review of the basic tenets underlying chiral nanocatalysts,incorporating the chiral ligand‑induced mechanism and the architectures of intrinsically chiral nanostructures.Additionally,it methodically expounds upon the applications of chiral nanocatalysts in the realms of electrochemical biosensing and enzyme‑mimicking catalytic biosensing respectively.Conclusively,it proffers a prospective view of the hurdles and prospects that accompany the deployment of chiral nanoprobes for nascent biosensing applications.By rational design of the chiral nanoprobes,it is envisioned that biosensing with increasing sensitivity and resolution toward the single‑molecule level can be achieved,which will substantially promote sensing applications in many emerging interdisciplinary areas.
文摘Direct enantioselective allylic C—H functionalization has emerged as a powerful strategy for the asymmetric syn-thesis of highly valuable chiral products.Herein,a Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective allylic C—H alkylation of unactivated alkenes withα-diazo carbonyl compounds is described,enabling direct access to chiral products with high efficiency(up to 77%yield,92%ee,and>10∶1 B/L(branched/linear)selectivity).This atom-and step-economical protocol directly converts simple,unactivated substrates into valuable enantioenriched products under mild conditions,providing an efficient catalytic system for asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.22271241),Yunnan Key Laboratory of Chiral Functional Substance Research and Application(No.202402AN360010)Research Grants Council of Hong Kong(GRF,No.12303422)HKBU KRPS grant for financial support.
文摘The chemo-,regio-,and enantio-controlled synthesis of P-chiral phosphines in a general and efficient manner remains a significant synthetic challenge.In this study,a Pd-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization is developed for the highly selective synthesis of P-stereogenic alkenylphosphinates and alkenylphosphine oxides via conjugate addition of enynes.Notably,this methodology is suitable for both phosphine oxide and phosphinate nucleophiles,providing a versatile approach for the construction of diverse P-chiral organophosphosphorus compound.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22177135)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)(No.2023-I2M-2-006)。
文摘Herein,we report the first asymmetric synthesis of illihenin A,an antiviral sesquiterpenoid bearing a cage-like tricyclo[6.2.2.01,5]dodecane skeleton.Starting from an abundant feedstock(-)-α-cedrene,this19-step synthesis approach features a novel ring-reorganization strategy that includes early stage C7-hydroxylation of the cedrane skeleton and a later-stage ring disassembly-reassembly procedure,affording the desired product with high synthetic efficiency and minimal chiral manipulation.The key transformations include the following:(i)a hydroxy group-directed SmI2-mediated reductive coupling to construct the congested tertiary 7-OH cedrane,(ii)aβ-fragmentation triggered by an alkoxy radical to release a spiro[4.5]decane,and(iii)an intramolecular Aldol reaction,concomitant withα-epimerization,to furnish the tricyclic framework.In addition,preliminary investigation of antiviral activity against CVB3 revealed that illihenin A can significantly inhibit ROS production and apoptosis.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0405300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12272405).
文摘Flowfield inverse design can obtain the desired flow and contour with high design efficiency,short design cycle,and small modification need.In this study,the Euler equations are formulated in the stream-function coordinates and combined with the given boundary conditions to derive a gridless space-marching method for the inverse design of subsonic,transonic,and supersonic flowfields.Designers can prescribe the flow parameters along the reference streamline to design flowfields and aerodynamic contours.The method is validated by the theoretical transonic solution,computational fluid dynamics,and experimental data,respectively.The method supports the fabrication of a Mach 2.0 single expansion tunnel.The calibration data agree well with the prescribed pressure distribution.The method is successfully applied to inverse design of contractions,nozzles,and asymmetric channels.Compared to classical analytic contractions,the contractions designed by the space-marching method provide a more accurate transonic flow.Compared to the classical Sivells’nozzle,the nozzle designed by the space-marching method provides a smaller workload,a more flexible velocity distribution,a 20%reduction in length,and an equally uniform flow.Additionally,the space-marching method is applied to design the asymmetric channels under various Mach numbers.These asymmetric channels perfectly eliminate Mach waves,achieving the shock-free flow turning and high flow uniformity.These results validate the feasibility of the space-marching method,making it a good candidate for the inverse design of subsonic,transonic,and supersonic internal flowfields and aerodynamic contours.
基金Benjamin M.Tabak(Grant no.305485/2022-9)gratefully acknowledges financial support from the CNPq foundation and CAPES Foundation。
文摘Presently,financial portfolio managers lack a solid basis for building a reliable risk management strategy for green debt instrument investments due to the lack of compelling growth and resilience data.Therefore,this study assesses the role of green bonds in financial markets by assessing and correlating their complex scaling behaviors across multiple periods with those of key benchmark assets(e.g.,conventional bonds,high-yield bonds,Euro-Dollar exchange,Dow Jones Industrial Index,Bitcoin,and Gold).Specifically,we explore linear and nonlinear correlation patterns using crosscorrelation tests and the dynamic conditional correlation model,focusing on bond interactions under various degrees of freedom.Our analysis reveals that although most assets exhibit nonlinear correlations,Bitcoin uniquely aligns linearly with U.S.bonds under certain conditions.Green bonds,however,display nonlinear correlations with Bitcoin and stand out for their distinct upward financial persistence.We find also that green bonds are primary drivers in the financial domain,highlighted by their pronounced interactions and the consistent cross-correlation with the Euro-Dollar exchange rate.Moreover,green bonds have the lowest multifractality,showing persistent upward trends and antipersistent downward trends,rendering them quite resilient during periods of high volatility.These results imply that green bonds may be advantageous to portfolio risk management strategies,especially during crises when diversification and hedging tactics are needed.
基金financial support provided by Huanghuai University and Hangzhou Medical College.
文摘Planar chiral cyclophanes are a type of structurally intriguing organic molecules,which have found increasingly applications in the field of biologically active compounds,asymmetric catalysis,and optically pure materials.As such,significant efforts in the development of new methods to build up enantioenriched cyclophanes in a precise manner have attracted increased attention in recent years.Among the plethora of reported synthetic strategies,catalytic enantioselective method has emerged as one of the most straightforward and efficient ways to deliver optically pure planar chiral cyclophanes.In this review,the recent progress in catalytic enantioselective reactions for the synthesis of planar chiral cyclophanes will be discussed,which would stimulate the research interest of chemists for the discovery of novel asymmetric strategies for the preparation of valuable and previously difficult-to-access chiral molecules.
文摘Catalytic asymmetric dearomatization(CADA)has emerged as a powerful strategy for transforming planar aromatic systems into three-dimensional chiral architectures[1].Notably,the Büchner reaction and arene cyclopropanation excel in constructing complex polycyclic frameworks[2].However,current methods predominantly rely on diazo compounds as carbene precursors(Scheme1a),which pose safety risks and limit functional group compatibility.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372170,12402104 and 12072276)the National Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province,China(No.2022JM-047)the 111 Project of China(No.BP0719007)。
文摘The concept of non-Hermitian mechanics introduces new dimensions to metamaterial research,yet current studies have primarily focused on wave manipulation,neglecting the vibration transmittance characteristics of finite-size metamaterials with boundary reflections.This paper explores the asymmetric vibration transmittance characteristics of a simply supported NonHermitian Metamaterial Panel(NHMP)with two lossy resonators,under the impact of supersonic aerodynamic forces.By examining the non-Hermiticity of a non-aerodynamically loaded NHMP and a host panel aeroelastic system separately,we demonstrate that the NHMP subjected to supersonic aerodynamic force is a complex non-Hermitian system,exhibiting asymmetric vibration transmittance driven by both the fluid-structure interaction effect and lossy resonators.We theoretically and numerically clarify that an ideal aeroelastic system,such as a host panel aeroelastic system,functions as a non-Hermitian mechanical system due to the fluid-structure interaction effect,with the critical flutter point aligning with the Exceptional Point(EP).The results of this study indicate that at low dynamic pressures,the lossy resonators primarily govern asymmetric vibration transmittance,whereas at high dynamic pressures,the fluid-structure interaction effect becomes the dominant factor.Notably,at the EP,asymmetric vibration transmittance is unaffected by the mass ratio of lossy resonators,which is attributed to the invariance of the operational deflection shapes of the NHMP at the EP.This study offers a novel perspective on panel aeroelastic systems and nonHermitian metamaterials,advancing the field through its comprehensive analyses.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFA1504200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22178033 and 22090030)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024CDJXY010).
文摘Electrocatalytic oxidation of surplus ethylene glycol(EG)to high-value glycolic acid(GA)represents a promising approach for sustainable resource utilization,though critical challenges persist in developing durable electrocatalysts and achieving effective recovery of the free acid product from its salt derivatives in alkaline electrolytes.In this work,a PdNi/NF catalyst was rationally synthesized via a one-step electrodeposition method.Systematic characterization revealed that the electron transfer from Ni to Pd modulates *OH adsorption to accelerate EG oxidation reaction(EGOR)while preventing Pd deactivation through oxidation.The optimized system demonstrated exceptional alkaline performance with a glycolic acid Faraday efficiencyof 95%and a current density of 666 mA·cm^(-2).When implemented in an asymmetric EGOR||HER flowcell configuration where only the cathodic electrolyte contains alkaline,the system demonstrated exceptional operational stability by sustaining 70 mA·cm^(-2) current density at a low cell voltage of 0.9 V in neutral media for over 100 h,with product glycolic acid requiring no further acidification.This investigation provides a practical framework for designing efficientelectrocatalytic systems that simplifiesproduct separation steps.
文摘In this conceptual paper,the author develops and presents a strategic decision-making framework that applies game theory to evaluate smart and natural farming approaches in India.In the face of increasing pressures from climate change,resource scarcity,and evolving socio-economic landscapes,agriculture must adapt to the challenges of a volatile,uncertain,complex,and ambiguous(VUCA)world.When integrated with the Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas(PURA)framework,VUCA offers a dynamic system perspective that contextualizes uncertainty and institutional capacity in farming systems.This study applies a modified Spence signaling model to capture how farmers-categorized as smart or natural versus conventional-choose to signal their sustainability credentials in an environment of asymmetric information.Using a combination of payoff matrix modelling,Bayesian belief updating,and evolutionary game simulations,the paper identifies strategic equilibria under varying levels of policy support,consumer trust,and signal cost.Farmers’decisions to adopt smart technologies or organic certifications are modelled as costly but credible signals of quality.These signals are then interpreted by receivers such as consumers,investors,or policymakers,who in turn adjust their support or market preferences.The analysis reveals conditions under which separating,pooling,and semi-separating equilibria emerge,and how these outcomes impact farmer behaviour and systemic sustainability.Case studies from Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka,and Punjab demonstrate how real-world farming programs mirror theoretical outcomes under different signalling strategies.The study also presents a robust methodological structure,combining conceptual modelling with policy simulation and validation through comparative cases.By integrating environmental,technological,and institutional perspectives,this paper contributes a hybrid strategic framework aligned with India’s Green Revolution 2.0 goals.It offers practical recommendations for policy design,infrastructure planning,and market mechanisms that support the scaling of sustainable agricultural practices through credible signalling and game-theoretic insights.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1500201)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(No.KQTD20150717103157174)+6 种基金Stable Support Plan Program of Shenzhen Natural Science Fund(No.20200925161222002)Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(No.2020B010188001)Innovative Team of Universities in Guangdong Province(No.2020KCXTD016)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21991113)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21901107 and 22171129)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022B1515020055)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(No.JCYJ20210324104202007)for financial support。
文摘The dynamic kinetic resolution(DKR)process remains a highly efficacious approach for constructing chiral amino alcohols via the catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones.We report herein a highly efficient and enantioselective anti-selective dynamic kinetic asymmetric hydrogenation ofα-amino ketones catalyzed by Ir-(S)-f-phamidol system,providing various chiral amino alcohols and chiral oxazolidin-2-ones divergently with high diastereo-and enantioselectivity(up to 99%yield,up to 99%ee and up to 99:1 dr).In addition,the reaction could be performed on the gram-scale,and the resulting chiral amino alcohols are key intermediates of norephedrine and metaraminol.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.:12201579)。
文摘Portfolio selection based on the global minimum variance(GMV)model remains a significant focus in financial research.The covariance matrix,central to the GMV model,determines portfolio weights,and its accurate estimation is key to effective strategies.Based on the decomposition form of the covariance matrix.This paper introduces semi-variance for improved financial asymmetric risk measurement;addresses asymmetry in financial asset correlations using distance,asymmetric,and Chatterjee correlations to refine covariance matrices;and proposes three new covariance matrix models to enhance risk assessment and portfolio selection strategies.Testing with data from 30 stocks across various sectors of the Chinese market confirms the strong performance of the proposed strategies.
