Objective:This study aimed to determine the effect of a culture-specificbehavior modificationprogram on glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)and blood pressure among adults with diabetes and hypertension.Methods:This study was a...Objective:This study aimed to determine the effect of a culture-specificbehavior modificationprogram on glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)and blood pressure among adults with diabetes and hypertension.Methods:This study was a single-blind randomized controlled trial design.From January to May 2024,a total of 60 patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and hypertension from the primary care unit of a hospital in northeastern(Isan)Thailand were recruited.The intervention group received the usual care supplemented by a culture-specificbehavior modificationprogramm implemented through interactive classes and online web application consisting of information,motivation,and behavioral skills(diet,exercise,and medication use),the control group received the usual care.HbA1c and blood pressure measurements were collected at both baseline and at 12 weeks.Results:A total of 51 patients completed the study,the intervention group(n=26)and control group(n=25),respectively.After 12 weeks,23.1%of patients in the intervention group could maintain their HbA1c<7.0%;those with poorly controlled HbA1c decreased from 7.7%at baseline to 3.8%at 12 weeks.After 12 weeks,69.2%of intervention group participants could maintain systolic blood pressure<130 mmHg and 53.8%could keep diastolic blood pressure<80 mmHg.Analysis revealed that HbA1c,systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels in the intervention group were lower than the control group after the intervention(P<0.05).There was a statistically significantdifference a linear combination of HbA1c and blood pressure(systolic and diastolic BP levels)between time and group(P<0.05).Conclusion:These results suggest that healthcare providers can incorporate elements of this program to manage blood glucose and blood pressure effectively.Future studies should consider a longitudinal design with a larger sample size and include outcomes of lipid levels to confirmlong-term motivation.展开更多
NORHA,a long non-coding RNA(lncRNA),serves as a key inducer of follicular atresia in sows by triggering granulosa cells(GCs)apoptosis.However,its regulation by N6-methyladenosine(m6A)-the most abundant RNA modificatio...NORHA,a long non-coding RNA(lncRNA),serves as a key inducer of follicular atresia in sows by triggering granulosa cells(GCs)apoptosis.However,its regulation by N6-methyladenosine(m6A)-the most abundant RNA modification-remains unresolved.This study identified NORHA as a functional target of the m6A reader HNRNPA2B1 in sow GCs(sGCs).Transcriptome-wide mapping of RNA modification sites revealed extensive m6A enrichment on NORHA,with HNRNPA2B1 binding directly to the transcript and enhancing its stability via modification of multiple m6A sites,including A261,A441,and A919.HNRNPA2B1 suppressed 17β-estradiol(E2)biosynthesis and promoted sGC apoptosis by activating the NORHA-FoxO1 axis.FoxO1 subsequently repressed expression of cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1(CYP19A1),which encodes the enzyme essential for E2 biosynthesis.Additionally,HNRNPA2B1 functioned as a critical mediator of METTL3-dependent m6A modification,modulating NORHA expression and activity in sGCs.This study highlights an important m6Adependent regulatory mechanism governing NORHA expression in sGCs.展开更多
With the acceleration of advanced industrialization and urbanization,the environment is deteriorating rapidly,and non-renewable energy resources are depleted.The gradual advent of potential clean energy storage techno...With the acceleration of advanced industrialization and urbanization,the environment is deteriorating rapidly,and non-renewable energy resources are depleted.The gradual advent of potential clean energy storage technologies is particularly urgent.Electrochemical energy storage technologies have been widely used in multiple fields,especially supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries,as vital elements of storing renewable energy.In recent years,two-dimensional material MXene has shown great potential in energy and multiple application fields thanks to its excellent electrical properties,large specific surface area,and tunability.Based on the layered materials of MXene,researchers have successfully achieved the dual functions of energy storage and conversion by adjusting the surface terminals at the Fermi level.It is worth noting that compared with other two-dimensional materials,MXene has more active sites on the basal plane,showing excellent catalytic performance.In contrast,other two-dimensional materials have catalytic activity only at the edge sites.This article comprehensively overviews the synthesis process,structural characteristics,modification methods for MXene-based polymer materials,and their applications in electrochemical energy storage.It also briefly discusses the potential of MXene-polymer materials in electromagnetic shielding technology and sensors and looks forward to future research directions.展开更多
Paraphenylenediamine(PPDA)-grafted maleic anhydride(MAH)-modified graphene oxide(PGO)was synthesized through a dual modification process.Initially,MAH was employed to modify graphene oxide(GO)to enhance its reactive s...Paraphenylenediamine(PPDA)-grafted maleic anhydride(MAH)-modified graphene oxide(PGO)was synthesized through a dual modification process.Initially,MAH was employed to modify graphene oxide(GO)to enhance its reactive sites.Subsequently,PPDA was utilized for further modification of MAH-modified GO(MGO).Through a comprehensive analysis,the successful grafting of MAH and PPDA onto GO was confirmed.It was concurrently established that the optimal ratio of PPDA to MGO is 1:1.This approach yielded PGO characterized by outstanding dispersibility and barrier properties in epoxy resin(EP)coaings for Q235 steel.The corrosion resistance of EP coatings containing varying amounts of PGO was assessed using electrochemical workstation and salt spray testing.After immersing in a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution for 300 h,the composite coating containing 0.1 wt.%PGO exhibited superior performance in terms of low-frequency impedance modulus,measuring at 1.1×10^(8)Ωcm^(2).The lowest corrosion current density was 2.32×10^(–10)A cm^(−2),and the self-corrosion voltage was−0.301 V.Additionally,polarization testing indicated that this coating also displayed the lowest corrosion rate,specifically 1.383×10^(–7)mm/a.展开更多
Magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials(Mg-HSMs)exhibit significant potential for the global energy transition due to their large hydrogen capacity and energy density.However,their high operating temper...Magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials(Mg-HSMs)exhibit significant potential for the global energy transition due to their large hydrogen capacity and energy density.However,their high operating temperatures,low operating efficiencies,and short service life have severely hindered largescale applications.To address the above challenges,diverse modification strategies have been proposed.Catalytic modification,achieved by introducing catalysts to enable compositional compounding and structural refinement,enhances surface active site density and bulk hydrogen diffusion pathways,reduces hydrogen dissociation energy barriers,weakens Mg–H bonds,and significantly improves kinetic properties.This approach is considered one of the most effective strategies.However,as research advances,the structures,forms,and catalytic mechanisms of catalysts have become increasingly diverse.Despite progress,challenges such as fragmented research outcomes,inconsistent performance metrics,and an incomplete understanding of structure-property relationships remain unresolved.Therefore,this work systematically summarizes recent advances in catalytic modification strategies for Mg-HSMs,emphasizing the role of catalysts in enhancing reaction kinetics and structural stability,the diversity of catalyst types,forms,and the underlying mechanisms governing catalytic efficacy.Based on critical analysis,this work identifies the current key technical bottlenecks and proposes that the design of next-generation catalysts and the future development of Mg-HSMs should be guided by the principles of‘multiphase heterogeneous interfacial composites'and‘synergistic development',aiming to provide theoretical guidance for the optimization and advancement of their performance.展开更多
Spinal cord injury typically causes corticospinal tract disruption.Although the disrupted corticospinal tract can self-regenerate to a certain degree,the underlying mechanism of this process is still unclear.N6-methyl...Spinal cord injury typically causes corticospinal tract disruption.Although the disrupted corticospinal tract can self-regenerate to a certain degree,the underlying mechanism of this process is still unclear.N6-methyladenosine(m^(6)A)modifications are the most common form of epigenetic regulation at the RNA level and play an essential role in biological processes.However,whether m^(6)A modifications participate in corticospinal tract regeneration after spinal cord injury remains unknown.We found that expression of methyltransferase 14 protein(METTL14)in the locomotor cortex was high after spinal cord injury and accompanied by elevated m^(6)A levels.Knockdown of Mettl14 in the locomotor cortex was not favorable for corticospinal tract regeneration and neurological recovery after spinal cord injury.Through bioinformatics analysis and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction,we found that METTL14 regulated Trib2 expression in an m^(6)A-regulated manner,thereby activating the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway and promoting corticospinal tract regeneration.Finally,we administered syringin,a stabilizer of METTL14,using molecular docking.Results confirmed that syringin can promote corticospinal tract regeneration and facilitate neurological recovery by stabilizing METTL14.Findings from this study reveal that m^(6)A modification is involved in the regulation of corticospinal tract regeneration after spinal cord injury.展开更多
Food packaging is becoming popular as the consumption of ready-to-eat food products rises.Easyto-use,non-biodegradable plastic packaging is commonly used in food packaging,contributing to the deteriorating environment...Food packaging is becoming popular as the consumption of ready-to-eat food products rises.Easyto-use,non-biodegradable plastic packaging is commonly used in food packaging,contributing to the deteriorating environmental situation.This issue increases the concern for the environment and encourages the usage of alternative materials.Cellulose nanofibrils(CNF)are abundant and biodegradable,which makes them ideal candidates to replace plastic coatings.The ability to form H-bonds between the hydroxyl groups makes coated paper with CNF have good strength,but poor barrier properties.The barrier properties can be improved by grafting DMAEMA or HEMA onto CNF(CNF-g-PDMAEMA and CNF-g-PHEMA,respectively).Thus,the objective of this study was to modify CNF chemically to enhance the barrier properties of the food packaging paper.It was found that paper coated with CNFg-PDMAEMA and CNF-g-PHEMA exhibited improvements in mechanical and barrier properties while maintaining the desired viscosity for the coating process.The water contact angle increased for paper coated with CNF-g-PHEMA and CNF-g-PDMAEMA,reaching a maximum of 97.51°and 92.58°,respectively with the decreasing Cobb_(60) values by 49% and 11%.The oil absorption was also reduced for both coated papers compared to the blank paper.Mechanical properties improved,as indicated by a 3% increase in tensile strength for paper coated with CNF-g-PHEMA and a 5% for paper coated with CNF-g-PDMAEMA.The results indicated significant potential for the application of modified CNF in coatings for food packaging paper.Noteworthy,the grafting process should be improved to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of the coated paper.展开更多
The startle response(SR)is a generalized defensive response elicited by the presentation of a sudden intense stimulus.The presentation of a less intense signal(prepulse)before the central stimulus(pulse)affects the am...The startle response(SR)is a generalized defensive response elicited by the presentation of a sudden intense stimulus.The presentation of a less intense signal(prepulse)before the central stimulus(pulse)affects the amplitude and latency of SR differently depending on the prepulse lead interval.The most studied form of such changes is prepulse inhibition(PPI),i.e.a decrease in SR amplitude at lead intervals of 50-500 ms.Prepulse facilitation,i.e.an increase in SR amplitude,can also be observed at lead intervals of 2000-4500 ms.The PPI deficiency has been found in a variety of psychopathologies and it has been suggested that it is a transdiagnostic phenomenon.However,some data from the literature support the existence of specific different nosologies,such as neurophysiological,neurochemical and molecular mechanisms that cause PPI lowering and affect prepulse facilitation of SR.This review provides a comparative analysis of studies on SR prepulse modification in healthy subjects and different groups of patients with mental or neurological disorders.The results of such an analysis may help to define directions for further research to improve methods of early diagnosis and to improve the validity of translational models.展开更多
Enzymatic modification is an important approach to changing the structure and expanding industrial application of natural starch. In the process of starch modification, thermostable enzymes are favored owing to their ...Enzymatic modification is an important approach to changing the structure and expanding industrial application of natural starch. In the process of starch modification, thermostable enzymes are favored owing to their compatibility with higher reaction temperatures and lower required dosage. In this study, thermostable glucoamylase from Thermothelomyces thermophilus(TtGA) was heterologously expressed in Pichia pastoris, and its effects on the structure and physicochemical properties of raw corn starch were determined. The purified TtGA had a molecular weight of approximately 66 kDa, and its optimum reaction temperature and pH were 50 ℃ and 5.0, respectively. TtGA retained > 60% of its activity following treatment at 60 ℃ for 2 h and remained stable within a pH range of 4.0–7.0 for 6 h. The enzymatic modification of raw corn starch with TtGA led to 3% hydrolysis at 50 ℃ for 24 h. In comparison with natural raw corn starch, TtGA-modified starch had a smaller particle size with an unchanged crystalline structure, increased relative crystallinity, and amylose content.Scanning electronic observation showed that larger pores were formed on the surface of starch particles, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that TtGA increased the degree of order in the raw corn starch.TtGA modification caused enhanced viscosity of the raw corn starch and altered the rheological properties with decreases in storage and loss moduli, as well as shear viscosity. Moreover, TtGA treatment enhanced the thermal characteristics of the raw corn starch, and decreased gelatinization enthalpy. This study provides detailed evidence for TtGA modification of raw corn starch, which would be helpful for its practical utilization in starch modification.展开更多
Silica fibers were modified by a specific ratio of SiB6 mixed with silica sol through vacuum impregnation method.The modified fibers were then incorporated into a phenolic resin matrix to prepare fiber-reinforced resi...Silica fibers were modified by a specific ratio of SiB6 mixed with silica sol through vacuum impregnation method.The modified fibers were then incorporated into a phenolic resin matrix to prepare fiber-reinforced resin composites.The influences of the SiB_(6)/SiO_(2)mixed modification on silica fiber properties were analyzed through thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD),respectively.Additionally,the influence of the SiB_(6)/SiO_(2)mixed modification on the mechanical properties of phenolic resin matrix composites was evaluated through mechanical testing.The experimeatal results indicate that the SiB_(6)/SiO_(2)mixed surface modification shows significant improvement in strength at room temperature and high temperatures,and crystallization temperature of silica fiber increases.The SiB_(6)/Silica sol co-modified silica fiber shows potential for future application in thermal protection and other high-temperature conditions.展开更多
The unit cell configuration of lattice structures critically influences their load-bearing and energy absorption performance.In this study,three novel lattice structures were developed by modifying the conventional FB...The unit cell configuration of lattice structures critically influences their load-bearing and energy absorption performance.In this study,three novel lattice structures were developed by modifying the conventional FBCCZ unit cell through reversing,combining,and turning strategies.The designed lattices were fabricated via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using Ti-6Al-4V powder,and the mechanical properties,energy absorption capacity,and deformation behaviors were systematically investigated through quasi-static compression tests and finite element simulations.The results demonstrate that the three modified lattices exhibit superior performance over the conventional FBCCZ structure in terms of fracture strain,specific yield strength,specific ultimate strength,specific energy absorption,and energy absorption efficiency,thereby validating the efficacy of unit cell modifications in enhancing lattice performance.Notably,the CFBCCZ and TFBCCZ lattices significantly outperform both the FBCCZ and RFBCCZ lattice structures in load-bearing and energy absorption.While TFBCCZ shows marginally higher specific elastic modulus and energy absorption efficiency than CFBCCZ,the latter achieves superior energy absorption due to its highest ultimate strength and densification strain.Finite element simulations further reveal that the modified lattices,through optimized redistribution and adjustment of internal nodes and struts,effectively alleviate stress concentration during loading.This structural modification enhances the structural integrity and deformation stability under external loads,enabling a synergistic enhancement of load-bearing capacity and energy absorption performance.展开更多
Gear flank modification is essential to reduce the noise generated in the gear meshing process,improve the gear transmission performance,and reduce the meshing impact.Aiming at the problem of solving the additional mo...Gear flank modification is essential to reduce the noise generated in the gear meshing process,improve the gear transmission performance,and reduce the meshing impact.Aiming at the problem of solving the additional motions of each axis in the higher-order topology modification technique and how to accurately add the different movements expressed in the form of higher-order polynomials to the corresponding motion axes of the machine tool,a flexible higher-order gear topology modification technique based on an electronic gearbox is proposed.Firstly,a two-parameter topology gear surface equation and a grinding model of wheel grinding gears are established,and the axial feed and tangential feed are expressed in a fifth-order polynomial formula.Secondly,the polynomial coefficients are solved according to the characteristics of the point contact when grinding gears.Finally,an improved electronic gearbox model is constructed by combining the polynomial interpolation function to achieve gear topology modification.The validity and feasibility of the modification method based on the electronic gearbox are verified by experimental examples,which is of great significance for the machining of modification gears based on the continuous generative grinding method of the worm grinding wheel.展开更多
The previous affiliation“Department of Computer Engineering,Cyprus International University,Nicosia,99258,Turkey”is for the Cyprus International University.
Steel slag(SS)accumulates unavoidably due to its complex and unstable composition,high production volumes,and limited value-added resource utilization.Single or multiple interface modifiers were proposed to enhance th...Steel slag(SS)accumulates unavoidably due to its complex and unstable composition,high production volumes,and limited value-added resource utilization.Single or multiple interface modifiers were proposed to enhance the properties of SS through high-speed dispersion,transforming its inherent hydrophilic and oleophobic characteristics into hydrophily and lipophilicity.The modification effects were innovatively assessed by observing the color changes of modified steel slag solutions following the dissolution-settlement equilibrium constant.This approach avoided human-induced errors and improved estimated accuracy in conformance with conventional methods such as oil absorption value,activation index,sedimentation volume,and lipophilicity.The hydrolysis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(KH)generated–Si(OH)_(3)structure to form hydrogen or covalent bonds with active substances(OH groups)from SS.Concurrently,SS underwent encapsulation via Si–O–Si structure resulting from the dehydration of–Si(OH)_(3).The stearic acid coupling agent(SA),aluminate coupling agent(AC),and titanate coupling agent(TN)underwent chemical reactions with Ca(OH)_(2),Al(OH)_(3),and CaCO_(3)in SS.The acidic SA primarily created stable chemical bonds and acted as a supplement due to its package,reducing surface activity and hydrophilicity while enhancing lipophilicity.Specifically,the optimal modification effect was obtained at 3 wt.%SA.Consequently,3 wt.%SA was established as the benchmark for multiple modifiers and the most effective combination was 3 wt.%SA and 3 wt.%AC.Compared with a single interface modifier,SA corroded the SS surface to provide numerous active sites for further modification by KH,AC,or TN,resulting in a more densely packed structure.In addition,more organic groups on SS prevent the proximity of other particles from agglomerating to achieve dispersion and a synergistic modification,laying a theoretical foundation of SS in a new pathway for organic composite materials.展开更多
In the corrosive environment of carbonaceous mudstone,the mechanical properties of grouting materials in the anchorage section of anchor bolts continue to deteriorate.In response,a cement-based modified anchoring grou...In the corrosive environment of carbonaceous mudstone,the mechanical properties of grouting materials in the anchorage section of anchor bolts continue to deteriorate.In response,a cement-based modified anchoring grouting material(MAGM)with high corrosion resistance was developed.The results reveal that compared with those of ordinary Portland cement(OPC)grouting material,the compressive strength,tensile strength,and shear stress peak of the MAGM increased by 85.9%,44.4%and 45.4%,respectively,after 28 d of corrosion in a carbonaceous mudstone solution.Waterborne epoxy resin and curing agent create a network membrane structure under the action of nano-Al_(2)O_(3)to protect the cement hydration products.In the corrosive environment of carbonaceous mudstone,corrosion products formed on the surface of the stone body have adsorbed onto the reticular membrane structure,filling the pores of the stone body and slowing the erosion rate of ions.After 365 d of application of MAGM and OPC in the corrosive environment of a carbonaceous mudstone slope,the peak shear stress of MAGM is,on average,55.3%greater than that of OPC.展开更多
Four types of submicron Ag-coated Cu particles with different Ag contents were prepared as sintering paste fillers,and the Ag contents of the particles were measured to be 10,20,30,and 40 wt.%.Four types of particles(...Four types of submicron Ag-coated Cu particles with different Ag contents were prepared as sintering paste fillers,and the Ag contents of the particles were measured to be 10,20,30,and 40 wt.%.Four types of particles(in order of increasing Ag content:A10,A20,A30,and A40)were surface-modified with stearic acid,to suppress the Ag shell dewetting and improve sinterability.The surface-modified particles were mixed with a polyol-based solvent to fabricate a resin-free paste.Subsequently,the pastes were screen-printed onto a slide glass and sintered at 250°C in a nitrogen atmosphere for 1-10 min to form an electrode.The electrical resistivity of the sintered film as a function of sintering time was measured using a four-point probe.All the four surface-modified Cu@Ag particles with different Ag contents exhibited decreased electrical resistivity.Particularly,the largest difference in values after and before the surface modification was observed for A40 with the highest Ag content;the electrical resistivities of the initial and surface-modified particles were 1.51×10^(-4) and 6.67×10^(-5)Ω·cm,respectively,after sintering for 10 min.The findings of this study confirmed that the surface modification using stearic acid effectively suppressed the dewetting of the Ag shell and improved the sinterability of the submicron Cu@Ag particles.展开更多
Polyacrylonitrile-based commercial carbon fibers(CFs)have garnered significant attention in mechanical applications because of their exceptional mechanical properties.However,their functional versatility relies heavil...Polyacrylonitrile-based commercial carbon fibers(CFs)have garnered significant attention in mechanical applications because of their exceptional mechanical properties.However,their functional versatility relies heavily on the structural intricacies of duplex carbon layers.Current modification approaches,though effective,are encumbered by complexity and cost,limiting widespread adoption across diverse fields.We herein present a straightforward modification strategy centered on regulating carbon layers to unlock the multifunctional potential of CFs.Our method leverages two common anions,Cl^(-)and SO_(4)^(2-),to facilitate oxidation reactions in CFs under robust alkali and high voltage conditions.Cl^(-)effectively activates carbon layers,while SO_(4)^(2-)facilitates layer movement.The electrocatalytic activities of the resultant CFs are enhanced,with state-of-the-art performance as supercapacitors and exceptional stability.Moreover,our approach achieves a groundbreaking milestone by bending and fusing CFs without using binders.This breakthrough can reduce the manufacturing costs of CF-based products.It also facilitates the development of novel microelectronic devices.展开更多
Epigenetics is the discipline of regulating cellular activity through chemical modification or modulation of noncoding RNAs without altering the nucleotide sequence.Studies on this topic include the exploration of DNA...Epigenetics is the discipline of regulating cellular activity through chemical modification or modulation of noncoding RNAs without altering the nucleotide sequence.Studies on this topic include the exploration of DNA methylation,histone modification,noncoding RNA regulation,and chromatin remodeling.Derived from the apical tissues of young permanent teeth,stem cells from apical papilla are odontogenic adult stem cells with high proliferation,self-renewal capacity,and differentiation potential.These cells play crucial roles in root formation and development.This article focuses on the two epigenetic regulatory mechanisms of histone modifications and non-coding RNA.This review summarizes,generalizes,and evaluates the status of research on the epigenetic regulation of the multidirectional differentiation of stem cells from the apical papilla,aiming to explore the mechanisms underlying the multidirectional differentiation process of these stem cells.展开更多
Silicon carbide(SiC)is a highly valued material for power semiconductor devices due to its wide bandgap,high thermal conductivity,and high breakdown electric field.However,its high hardness,brittleness,and chemical st...Silicon carbide(SiC)is a highly valued material for power semiconductor devices due to its wide bandgap,high thermal conductivity,and high breakdown electric field.However,its high hardness,brittleness,and chemical stability present substantial challenges for efficient and high-quality processing.This study investigated the effects of picosecond laser surface scanning on 4H-SiC to enhance the material removal performance.The research focused on surface morphology,phase transitions,subsurface/interface characteristics,and material removal mechanisms under varying laser parameters.The results demonstrate that the laser thermal effect decomposes 4H-SiC into amorphous silicon(a-Si),disordered carbon,and graphite,forming a resolidified layer containing Si-O and Si-C-O oxides.Crystalline silicon(c-Si)is produced under high fluences or extensive irradiations.The variation in the resolidified layer thickness with changing laser parameters is revealed.A detailed laser-induced subsurface damage model is developed,encompassing a resolidified layer that includes the above decomposition and oxidation products,and a deformed layer formed primarily under laser-induced stress.The presence of the resolidified layer and the deformed layer leads to a decreased elastic recovery rate and an increased scratching depth,exceeding 2.5 times that of the unmodified condition.Enhanced material removal performance is mainly driven by the resolidified layer at low fluence and by the deformed layer at high fluence.When aligning the total of the ablation depth and the resolidified layer thickness with the subsurface damage depth in the original material,excellent polishing performance is achieved.These findings provide critical insights for understanding the phase evolution,subsurface damage mechanisms,and material removal behavior of 4H-SiC,offering valuable guidance for optimizing the laser surface modification parameters to achieve high-efficiency processing.展开更多
After the ultralow emission transformation of coal-fired power plants,cement production became China’s leading industrial emission source of nitrogen oxides.Flue gas dust contents at the outlet of cement kiln preheat...After the ultralow emission transformation of coal-fired power plants,cement production became China’s leading industrial emission source of nitrogen oxides.Flue gas dust contents at the outlet of cement kiln preheaters were as high as 80-100 g/m^(3),and the calcium oxide content in the dust exceeded 60%.Commercial V_(2)O_(5)(-WO_(3))/TiO_(2) catalysts suitable for coal-fired flue gas suffer from alkaline earth metal Ca poisoning of cement kiln flue gas.Recent studies have also identified the poisoning of cement kiln selective catalytic reaction(SCR)catalysts by the heavy metals lead and thallium.Investigation of the poisoning process is the primary basis for analyzing the catalytic lifetime.This review summarizes and analyzes the SCR catalytic mechanism and chronicles the research progress concerning this poisoning mechanism.Based on the catalytic and toxification mechanisms,it can be inferred that improving the anti-poisoning performance of a catalyst enhances its acidity,surface redox performance-active catalytic sites,and shell layer protection.The data provide support in guiding engineering practice and reducing operating costs of SCR plants.Finally,future research directions for SCR denitrification catalysts in the cement industry are discussed.This study provides critical support for the development and optimization of poisoning-resistant SCR denitrification catalysts.展开更多
基金supported by the 90th Anniversary of Chulalong-korn University Scholarship(Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund)。
文摘Objective:This study aimed to determine the effect of a culture-specificbehavior modificationprogram on glycated hemoglobin(HbA1c)and blood pressure among adults with diabetes and hypertension.Methods:This study was a single-blind randomized controlled trial design.From January to May 2024,a total of 60 patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and hypertension from the primary care unit of a hospital in northeastern(Isan)Thailand were recruited.The intervention group received the usual care supplemented by a culture-specificbehavior modificationprogramm implemented through interactive classes and online web application consisting of information,motivation,and behavioral skills(diet,exercise,and medication use),the control group received the usual care.HbA1c and blood pressure measurements were collected at both baseline and at 12 weeks.Results:A total of 51 patients completed the study,the intervention group(n=26)and control group(n=25),respectively.After 12 weeks,23.1%of patients in the intervention group could maintain their HbA1c<7.0%;those with poorly controlled HbA1c decreased from 7.7%at baseline to 3.8%at 12 weeks.After 12 weeks,69.2%of intervention group participants could maintain systolic blood pressure<130 mmHg and 53.8%could keep diastolic blood pressure<80 mmHg.Analysis revealed that HbA1c,systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels in the intervention group were lower than the control group after the intervention(P<0.05).There was a statistically significantdifference a linear combination of HbA1c and blood pressure(systolic and diastolic BP levels)between time and group(P<0.05).Conclusion:These results suggest that healthcare providers can incorporate elements of this program to manage blood glucose and blood pressure effectively.Future studies should consider a longitudinal design with a larger sample size and include outcomes of lipid levels to confirmlong-term motivation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072693)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(KYLH2025010)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX24-0994)。
文摘NORHA,a long non-coding RNA(lncRNA),serves as a key inducer of follicular atresia in sows by triggering granulosa cells(GCs)apoptosis.However,its regulation by N6-methyladenosine(m6A)-the most abundant RNA modification-remains unresolved.This study identified NORHA as a functional target of the m6A reader HNRNPA2B1 in sow GCs(sGCs).Transcriptome-wide mapping of RNA modification sites revealed extensive m6A enrichment on NORHA,with HNRNPA2B1 binding directly to the transcript and enhancing its stability via modification of multiple m6A sites,including A261,A441,and A919.HNRNPA2B1 suppressed 17β-estradiol(E2)biosynthesis and promoted sGC apoptosis by activating the NORHA-FoxO1 axis.FoxO1 subsequently repressed expression of cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1(CYP19A1),which encodes the enzyme essential for E2 biosynthesis.Additionally,HNRNPA2B1 functioned as a critical mediator of METTL3-dependent m6A modification,modulating NORHA expression and activity in sGCs.This study highlights an important m6Adependent regulatory mechanism governing NORHA expression in sGCs.
基金supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in the Shaanxi Province of China(No.2023-JC-ZD-25)Shaanxi Province(Qin ChuangYuan)“Scientist+Engineer”Team Building(No.2022KXJ-040)+1 种基金Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education Key Scientific Research Project(No.22JY024)Science and Technology Guidance Project Plan of China National Textile and Apparel Council(No.2022038,2023018).
文摘With the acceleration of advanced industrialization and urbanization,the environment is deteriorating rapidly,and non-renewable energy resources are depleted.The gradual advent of potential clean energy storage technologies is particularly urgent.Electrochemical energy storage technologies have been widely used in multiple fields,especially supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries,as vital elements of storing renewable energy.In recent years,two-dimensional material MXene has shown great potential in energy and multiple application fields thanks to its excellent electrical properties,large specific surface area,and tunability.Based on the layered materials of MXene,researchers have successfully achieved the dual functions of energy storage and conversion by adjusting the surface terminals at the Fermi level.It is worth noting that compared with other two-dimensional materials,MXene has more active sites on the basal plane,showing excellent catalytic performance.In contrast,other two-dimensional materials have catalytic activity only at the edge sites.This article comprehensively overviews the synthesis process,structural characteristics,modification methods for MXene-based polymer materials,and their applications in electrochemical energy storage.It also briefly discusses the potential of MXene-polymer materials in electromagnetic shielding technology and sensors and looks forward to future research directions.
基金supports for this work are the Inner Mongolia Major Science and Technology Project(No.2020ZD0024)Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(No.2024LHMS05046)+5 种基金Local Science and Technology Development Project of the Central Government(Nos.2021ZY0006 and 2022ZY0011)2023 Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Doctoral Research Innovation Project(No.B20231023Z)Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region key Research and Technological Achievements Transformation Plan Project(No.2023YFHH0063)Autonomous Region higher education Carbon peak carbon neutral research project(No.STZX202206)Basic Scientific Research Expenses Program of Universities directly under Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(No.JY20220043)Graphite and Graphene New Materials Discipline Team of Inner Mongolia University of Technology(No.PY202066).
文摘Paraphenylenediamine(PPDA)-grafted maleic anhydride(MAH)-modified graphene oxide(PGO)was synthesized through a dual modification process.Initially,MAH was employed to modify graphene oxide(GO)to enhance its reactive sites.Subsequently,PPDA was utilized for further modification of MAH-modified GO(MGO).Through a comprehensive analysis,the successful grafting of MAH and PPDA onto GO was confirmed.It was concurrently established that the optimal ratio of PPDA to MGO is 1:1.This approach yielded PGO characterized by outstanding dispersibility and barrier properties in epoxy resin(EP)coaings for Q235 steel.The corrosion resistance of EP coatings containing varying amounts of PGO was assessed using electrochemical workstation and salt spray testing.After immersing in a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution for 300 h,the composite coating containing 0.1 wt.%PGO exhibited superior performance in terms of low-frequency impedance modulus,measuring at 1.1×10^(8)Ωcm^(2).The lowest corrosion current density was 2.32×10^(–10)A cm^(−2),and the self-corrosion voltage was−0.301 V.Additionally,polarization testing indicated that this coating also displayed the lowest corrosion rate,specifically 1.383×10^(–7)mm/a.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(Grant Nos.2025CYYBXM-154 and 2024GX-YBXM-213)the Yulin Science and Technology Bureau(Grant Nos.2023-CXY-202 and 2024-CXY-154)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Program Funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(Grant No.23JP008)the Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.2025-ZJ-966J)the Talent youth project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.E410GC03)。
文摘Magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials(Mg-HSMs)exhibit significant potential for the global energy transition due to their large hydrogen capacity and energy density.However,their high operating temperatures,low operating efficiencies,and short service life have severely hindered largescale applications.To address the above challenges,diverse modification strategies have been proposed.Catalytic modification,achieved by introducing catalysts to enable compositional compounding and structural refinement,enhances surface active site density and bulk hydrogen diffusion pathways,reduces hydrogen dissociation energy barriers,weakens Mg–H bonds,and significantly improves kinetic properties.This approach is considered one of the most effective strategies.However,as research advances,the structures,forms,and catalytic mechanisms of catalysts have become increasingly diverse.Despite progress,challenges such as fragmented research outcomes,inconsistent performance metrics,and an incomplete understanding of structure-property relationships remain unresolved.Therefore,this work systematically summarizes recent advances in catalytic modification strategies for Mg-HSMs,emphasizing the role of catalysts in enhancing reaction kinetics and structural stability,the diversity of catalyst types,forms,and the underlying mechanisms governing catalytic efficacy.Based on critical analysis,this work identifies the current key technical bottlenecks and proposes that the design of next-generation catalysts and the future development of Mg-HSMs should be guided by the principles of‘multiphase heterogeneous interfacial composites'and‘synergistic development',aiming to provide theoretical guidance for the optimization and advancement of their performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82030071(to JH),82272495(to YC)Science and Technology Major Project of Changsha,No.kh2103008(to JH)Graduate Students’Independent Innovative Projects of Hunan Province,No.CX20230311(to YJ)。
文摘Spinal cord injury typically causes corticospinal tract disruption.Although the disrupted corticospinal tract can self-regenerate to a certain degree,the underlying mechanism of this process is still unclear.N6-methyladenosine(m^(6)A)modifications are the most common form of epigenetic regulation at the RNA level and play an essential role in biological processes.However,whether m^(6)A modifications participate in corticospinal tract regeneration after spinal cord injury remains unknown.We found that expression of methyltransferase 14 protein(METTL14)in the locomotor cortex was high after spinal cord injury and accompanied by elevated m^(6)A levels.Knockdown of Mettl14 in the locomotor cortex was not favorable for corticospinal tract regeneration and neurological recovery after spinal cord injury.Through bioinformatics analysis and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction,we found that METTL14 regulated Trib2 expression in an m^(6)A-regulated manner,thereby activating the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway and promoting corticospinal tract regeneration.Finally,we administered syringin,a stabilizer of METTL14,using molecular docking.Results confirmed that syringin can promote corticospinal tract regeneration and facilitate neurological recovery by stabilizing METTL14.Findings from this study reveal that m^(6)A modification is involved in the regulation of corticospinal tract regeneration after spinal cord injury.
基金supported by Hibah Penelitian Fundamental Reguler Kementerian Pendidikan,Kebudayaan,Riset dan Teknologi under funding year of 2024 with contract number:051/E5/PG.02.00.PL/2024NKB-903/UN2.RST/HKP.05.00/2024.
文摘Food packaging is becoming popular as the consumption of ready-to-eat food products rises.Easyto-use,non-biodegradable plastic packaging is commonly used in food packaging,contributing to the deteriorating environmental situation.This issue increases the concern for the environment and encourages the usage of alternative materials.Cellulose nanofibrils(CNF)are abundant and biodegradable,which makes them ideal candidates to replace plastic coatings.The ability to form H-bonds between the hydroxyl groups makes coated paper with CNF have good strength,but poor barrier properties.The barrier properties can be improved by grafting DMAEMA or HEMA onto CNF(CNF-g-PDMAEMA and CNF-g-PHEMA,respectively).Thus,the objective of this study was to modify CNF chemically to enhance the barrier properties of the food packaging paper.It was found that paper coated with CNFg-PDMAEMA and CNF-g-PHEMA exhibited improvements in mechanical and barrier properties while maintaining the desired viscosity for the coating process.The water contact angle increased for paper coated with CNF-g-PHEMA and CNF-g-PDMAEMA,reaching a maximum of 97.51°and 92.58°,respectively with the decreasing Cobb_(60) values by 49% and 11%.The oil absorption was also reduced for both coated papers compared to the blank paper.Mechanical properties improved,as indicated by a 3% increase in tensile strength for paper coated with CNF-g-PHEMA and a 5% for paper coated with CNF-g-PDMAEMA.The results indicated significant potential for the application of modified CNF in coatings for food packaging paper.Noteworthy,the grafting process should be improved to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of the coated paper.
文摘The startle response(SR)is a generalized defensive response elicited by the presentation of a sudden intense stimulus.The presentation of a less intense signal(prepulse)before the central stimulus(pulse)affects the amplitude and latency of SR differently depending on the prepulse lead interval.The most studied form of such changes is prepulse inhibition(PPI),i.e.a decrease in SR amplitude at lead intervals of 50-500 ms.Prepulse facilitation,i.e.an increase in SR amplitude,can also be observed at lead intervals of 2000-4500 ms.The PPI deficiency has been found in a variety of psychopathologies and it has been suggested that it is a transdiagnostic phenomenon.However,some data from the literature support the existence of specific different nosologies,such as neurophysiological,neurochemical and molecular mechanisms that cause PPI lowering and affect prepulse facilitation of SR.This review provides a comparative analysis of studies on SR prepulse modification in healthy subjects and different groups of patients with mental or neurological disorders.The results of such an analysis may help to define directions for further research to improve methods of early diagnosis and to improve the validity of translational models.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan of China(grant number 2023YFC2604903)National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 22338013)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(grant number 242300421106)Henan Province Science and Technology Research and Development Plan Joint Fund Project(grant number 222103810063)Key Scientific and Technological Project of Education Department of Henan Province(grant number 23A210007).
文摘Enzymatic modification is an important approach to changing the structure and expanding industrial application of natural starch. In the process of starch modification, thermostable enzymes are favored owing to their compatibility with higher reaction temperatures and lower required dosage. In this study, thermostable glucoamylase from Thermothelomyces thermophilus(TtGA) was heterologously expressed in Pichia pastoris, and its effects on the structure and physicochemical properties of raw corn starch were determined. The purified TtGA had a molecular weight of approximately 66 kDa, and its optimum reaction temperature and pH were 50 ℃ and 5.0, respectively. TtGA retained > 60% of its activity following treatment at 60 ℃ for 2 h and remained stable within a pH range of 4.0–7.0 for 6 h. The enzymatic modification of raw corn starch with TtGA led to 3% hydrolysis at 50 ℃ for 24 h. In comparison with natural raw corn starch, TtGA-modified starch had a smaller particle size with an unchanged crystalline structure, increased relative crystallinity, and amylose content.Scanning electronic observation showed that larger pores were formed on the surface of starch particles, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that TtGA increased the degree of order in the raw corn starch.TtGA modification caused enhanced viscosity of the raw corn starch and altered the rheological properties with decreases in storage and loss moduli, as well as shear viscosity. Moreover, TtGA treatment enhanced the thermal characteristics of the raw corn starch, and decreased gelatinization enthalpy. This study provides detailed evidence for TtGA modification of raw corn starch, which would be helpful for its practical utilization in starch modification.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2024AFB833)。
文摘Silica fibers were modified by a specific ratio of SiB6 mixed with silica sol through vacuum impregnation method.The modified fibers were then incorporated into a phenolic resin matrix to prepare fiber-reinforced resin composites.The influences of the SiB_(6)/SiO_(2)mixed modification on silica fiber properties were analyzed through thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD),respectively.Additionally,the influence of the SiB_(6)/SiO_(2)mixed modification on the mechanical properties of phenolic resin matrix composites was evaluated through mechanical testing.The experimeatal results indicate that the SiB_(6)/SiO_(2)mixed surface modification shows significant improvement in strength at room temperature and high temperatures,and crystallization temperature of silica fiber increases.The SiB_(6)/Silica sol co-modified silica fiber shows potential for future application in thermal protection and other high-temperature conditions.
基金supported by National Key Lab of Aerospace Power System and Plasma Technology Foundation of China(Grant No.APSPT202301002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52001038)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(Grant Nos.cstc2019jcyj-msxm X0787 and cstc2021jcyj-msxm X0011)。
文摘The unit cell configuration of lattice structures critically influences their load-bearing and energy absorption performance.In this study,three novel lattice structures were developed by modifying the conventional FBCCZ unit cell through reversing,combining,and turning strategies.The designed lattices were fabricated via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using Ti-6Al-4V powder,and the mechanical properties,energy absorption capacity,and deformation behaviors were systematically investigated through quasi-static compression tests and finite element simulations.The results demonstrate that the three modified lattices exhibit superior performance over the conventional FBCCZ structure in terms of fracture strain,specific yield strength,specific ultimate strength,specific energy absorption,and energy absorption efficiency,thereby validating the efficacy of unit cell modifications in enhancing lattice performance.Notably,the CFBCCZ and TFBCCZ lattices significantly outperform both the FBCCZ and RFBCCZ lattice structures in load-bearing and energy absorption.While TFBCCZ shows marginally higher specific elastic modulus and energy absorption efficiency than CFBCCZ,the latter achieves superior energy absorption due to its highest ultimate strength and densification strain.Finite element simulations further reveal that the modified lattices,through optimized redistribution and adjustment of internal nodes and struts,effectively alleviate stress concentration during loading.This structural modification enhances the structural integrity and deformation stability under external loads,enabling a synergistic enhancement of load-bearing capacity and energy absorption performance.
基金Projects(52275483,52075142,U22B2084)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(JZ2023HGPA0292)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China。
文摘Gear flank modification is essential to reduce the noise generated in the gear meshing process,improve the gear transmission performance,and reduce the meshing impact.Aiming at the problem of solving the additional motions of each axis in the higher-order topology modification technique and how to accurately add the different movements expressed in the form of higher-order polynomials to the corresponding motion axes of the machine tool,a flexible higher-order gear topology modification technique based on an electronic gearbox is proposed.Firstly,a two-parameter topology gear surface equation and a grinding model of wheel grinding gears are established,and the axial feed and tangential feed are expressed in a fifth-order polynomial formula.Secondly,the polynomial coefficients are solved according to the characteristics of the point contact when grinding gears.Finally,an improved electronic gearbox model is constructed by combining the polynomial interpolation function to achieve gear topology modification.The validity and feasibility of the modification method based on the electronic gearbox are verified by experimental examples,which is of great significance for the machining of modification gears based on the continuous generative grinding method of the worm grinding wheel.
文摘The previous affiliation“Department of Computer Engineering,Cyprus International University,Nicosia,99258,Turkey”is for the Cyprus International University.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20605)Anhui Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice Project(2022cxcysj090)+2 种基金China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(BWLCF202202)the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2020-072)the Outstanding Youth Fund of Anhui Province(2208085J19).
文摘Steel slag(SS)accumulates unavoidably due to its complex and unstable composition,high production volumes,and limited value-added resource utilization.Single or multiple interface modifiers were proposed to enhance the properties of SS through high-speed dispersion,transforming its inherent hydrophilic and oleophobic characteristics into hydrophily and lipophilicity.The modification effects were innovatively assessed by observing the color changes of modified steel slag solutions following the dissolution-settlement equilibrium constant.This approach avoided human-induced errors and improved estimated accuracy in conformance with conventional methods such as oil absorption value,activation index,sedimentation volume,and lipophilicity.The hydrolysis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane(KH)generated–Si(OH)_(3)structure to form hydrogen or covalent bonds with active substances(OH groups)from SS.Concurrently,SS underwent encapsulation via Si–O–Si structure resulting from the dehydration of–Si(OH)_(3).The stearic acid coupling agent(SA),aluminate coupling agent(AC),and titanate coupling agent(TN)underwent chemical reactions with Ca(OH)_(2),Al(OH)_(3),and CaCO_(3)in SS.The acidic SA primarily created stable chemical bonds and acted as a supplement due to its package,reducing surface activity and hydrophilicity while enhancing lipophilicity.Specifically,the optimal modification effect was obtained at 3 wt.%SA.Consequently,3 wt.%SA was established as the benchmark for multiple modifiers and the most effective combination was 3 wt.%SA and 3 wt.%AC.Compared with a single interface modifier,SA corroded the SS surface to provide numerous active sites for further modification by KH,AC,or TN,resulting in a more densely packed structure.In addition,more organic groups on SS prevent the proximity of other particles from agglomerating to achieve dispersion and a synergistic modification,laying a theoretical foundation of SS in a new pathway for organic composite materials.
基金Projects(52278439,51838001)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2023RC3138)supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Plan Project of Hunan Province,China+2 种基金Project(21B0317)supported by the Natural Science Youth Project of Education Department of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(2022JJ40500)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(21KB13)supported by the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Safety Control of Bridge Engineering,Ministry of Education(Changsha University of Science&Technology),China。
文摘In the corrosive environment of carbonaceous mudstone,the mechanical properties of grouting materials in the anchorage section of anchor bolts continue to deteriorate.In response,a cement-based modified anchoring grouting material(MAGM)with high corrosion resistance was developed.The results reveal that compared with those of ordinary Portland cement(OPC)grouting material,the compressive strength,tensile strength,and shear stress peak of the MAGM increased by 85.9%,44.4%and 45.4%,respectively,after 28 d of corrosion in a carbonaceous mudstone solution.Waterborne epoxy resin and curing agent create a network membrane structure under the action of nano-Al_(2)O_(3)to protect the cement hydration products.In the corrosive environment of carbonaceous mudstone,corrosion products formed on the surface of the stone body have adsorbed onto the reticular membrane structure,filling the pores of the stone body and slowing the erosion rate of ions.After 365 d of application of MAGM and OPC in the corrosive environment of a carbonaceous mudstone slope,the peak shear stress of MAGM is,on average,55.3%greater than that of OPC.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(No.2021R1A2C1007400)supported,partly,by the National R&D Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(Nos.NRF-2020M3H4A3106383,NRF2020M3H4A3081764)+1 种基金supported,partly,by ETRI(No.21YB1610)supported by a Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(No.P0008458,HRD Program for Industrial Innovation)。
文摘Four types of submicron Ag-coated Cu particles with different Ag contents were prepared as sintering paste fillers,and the Ag contents of the particles were measured to be 10,20,30,and 40 wt.%.Four types of particles(in order of increasing Ag content:A10,A20,A30,and A40)were surface-modified with stearic acid,to suppress the Ag shell dewetting and improve sinterability.The surface-modified particles were mixed with a polyol-based solvent to fabricate a resin-free paste.Subsequently,the pastes were screen-printed onto a slide glass and sintered at 250°C in a nitrogen atmosphere for 1-10 min to form an electrode.The electrical resistivity of the sintered film as a function of sintering time was measured using a four-point probe.All the four surface-modified Cu@Ag particles with different Ag contents exhibited decreased electrical resistivity.Particularly,the largest difference in values after and before the surface modification was observed for A40 with the highest Ag content;the electrical resistivities of the initial and surface-modified particles were 1.51×10^(-4) and 6.67×10^(-5)Ω·cm,respectively,after sintering for 10 min.The findings of this study confirmed that the surface modification using stearic acid effectively suppressed the dewetting of the Ag shell and improved the sinterability of the submicron Cu@Ag particles.
基金support from the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2019B111107002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52478266 and 52108231)+1 种基金the Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province(2023A1515012150 and 2023A1515012409)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program(20220810140230001 and 20220810160453001).
文摘Polyacrylonitrile-based commercial carbon fibers(CFs)have garnered significant attention in mechanical applications because of their exceptional mechanical properties.However,their functional versatility relies heavily on the structural intricacies of duplex carbon layers.Current modification approaches,though effective,are encumbered by complexity and cost,limiting widespread adoption across diverse fields.We herein present a straightforward modification strategy centered on regulating carbon layers to unlock the multifunctional potential of CFs.Our method leverages two common anions,Cl^(-)and SO_(4)^(2-),to facilitate oxidation reactions in CFs under robust alkali and high voltage conditions.Cl^(-)effectively activates carbon layers,while SO_(4)^(2-)facilitates layer movement.The electrocatalytic activities of the resultant CFs are enhanced,with state-of-the-art performance as supercapacitors and exceptional stability.Moreover,our approach achieves a groundbreaking milestone by bending and fusing CFs without using binders.This breakthrough can reduce the manufacturing costs of CF-based products.It also facilitates the development of novel microelectronic devices.
文摘Epigenetics is the discipline of regulating cellular activity through chemical modification or modulation of noncoding RNAs without altering the nucleotide sequence.Studies on this topic include the exploration of DNA methylation,histone modification,noncoding RNA regulation,and chromatin remodeling.Derived from the apical tissues of young permanent teeth,stem cells from apical papilla are odontogenic adult stem cells with high proliferation,self-renewal capacity,and differentiation potential.These cells play crucial roles in root formation and development.This article focuses on the two epigenetic regulatory mechanisms of histone modifications and non-coding RNA.This review summarizes,generalizes,and evaluates the status of research on the epigenetic regulation of the multidirectional differentiation of stem cells from the apical papilla,aiming to explore the mechanisms underlying the multidirectional differentiation process of these stem cells.
基金supported by the research studentship of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Project code:RMAN)the Research and Innovation Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(Project codes:1-W308 and 1-BECE)+2 种基金the Research Grants Council of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR),China(No.15205423)funding support from the Innovation and Technology Commission(ITC)of HKSAR,China(MHP/151/22)funding support from the State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology(Project code:BBX5).
文摘Silicon carbide(SiC)is a highly valued material for power semiconductor devices due to its wide bandgap,high thermal conductivity,and high breakdown electric field.However,its high hardness,brittleness,and chemical stability present substantial challenges for efficient and high-quality processing.This study investigated the effects of picosecond laser surface scanning on 4H-SiC to enhance the material removal performance.The research focused on surface morphology,phase transitions,subsurface/interface characteristics,and material removal mechanisms under varying laser parameters.The results demonstrate that the laser thermal effect decomposes 4H-SiC into amorphous silicon(a-Si),disordered carbon,and graphite,forming a resolidified layer containing Si-O and Si-C-O oxides.Crystalline silicon(c-Si)is produced under high fluences or extensive irradiations.The variation in the resolidified layer thickness with changing laser parameters is revealed.A detailed laser-induced subsurface damage model is developed,encompassing a resolidified layer that includes the above decomposition and oxidation products,and a deformed layer formed primarily under laser-induced stress.The presence of the resolidified layer and the deformed layer leads to a decreased elastic recovery rate and an increased scratching depth,exceeding 2.5 times that of the unmodified condition.Enhanced material removal performance is mainly driven by the resolidified layer at low fluence and by the deformed layer at high fluence.When aligning the total of the ablation depth and the resolidified layer thickness with the subsurface damage depth in the original material,excellent polishing performance is achieved.These findings provide critical insights for understanding the phase evolution,subsurface damage mechanisms,and material removal behavior of 4H-SiC,offering valuable guidance for optimizing the laser surface modification parameters to achieve high-efficiency processing.
基金supported by the Basic Research Business Fund Grant Program for University of Science and Technology Beijing (No.0650)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.FRF-TP-22-091A1)the Interdisciplinary Research Project for Young Teachers of USTB (Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities) (No.FRF-IDRY-22-010).
文摘After the ultralow emission transformation of coal-fired power plants,cement production became China’s leading industrial emission source of nitrogen oxides.Flue gas dust contents at the outlet of cement kiln preheaters were as high as 80-100 g/m^(3),and the calcium oxide content in the dust exceeded 60%.Commercial V_(2)O_(5)(-WO_(3))/TiO_(2) catalysts suitable for coal-fired flue gas suffer from alkaline earth metal Ca poisoning of cement kiln flue gas.Recent studies have also identified the poisoning of cement kiln selective catalytic reaction(SCR)catalysts by the heavy metals lead and thallium.Investigation of the poisoning process is the primary basis for analyzing the catalytic lifetime.This review summarizes and analyzes the SCR catalytic mechanism and chronicles the research progress concerning this poisoning mechanism.Based on the catalytic and toxification mechanisms,it can be inferred that improving the anti-poisoning performance of a catalyst enhances its acidity,surface redox performance-active catalytic sites,and shell layer protection.The data provide support in guiding engineering practice and reducing operating costs of SCR plants.Finally,future research directions for SCR denitrification catalysts in the cement industry are discussed.This study provides critical support for the development and optimization of poisoning-resistant SCR denitrification catalysts.
