Layered transition metal oxides have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries.However,irreversible phase transitions cause structural distortion and cation rearrangement,leading to sluggish Na+d...Layered transition metal oxides have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries.However,irreversible phase transitions cause structural distortion and cation rearrangement,leading to sluggish Na+dynamics and rapid capacity decay.In this study,we propose a medium-entropy cathode by simultaneously introducing Fe,Mg,and Li dopants into a typical P2-type Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.75)O_(2)cathode.The modified Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.2125)Mn_(0.6375)Fe_(0.05)Mg_(0.05)Li_(0.05)O_(2)cathode predominantly exhibits a main P2 phase(93.5%)with a minor O3 phase(6.5%).Through spectroscopy techniques and electrochemical investigations,we elucidate the redox mechanisms of Ni^(2+/3+/4+),Mn^(3+/4+),Fe^(3+/4+),and O_(2)-/O_(2)^(n-)during charging/discharging.The medium-entropy doping mitigates the detrimental P2-O_(2)phase transition at high-voltage,replacing it with a moderate and reversible structural evolution(P2-OP4),thereby enhancing structural stability.Consequently,the modified cathode exhibits a remarkable rate capacity of 108.4 mAh·g^(-1)at 10C,with a capacity retention of 99.0%after 200 cycles at 1C,82.5%after 500 cycles at 5C,and 76.7%after 600 cycles at 10C.Furthermore,it also demonstrates superior electrochemical performance at high cutoff voltage of 4.5 V and extreme temperature(55 and 0℃).This work offers solutions to critical challenges in sodium ion batteries cathode materials.展开更多
Optimizing landscape patterns and management measures would be an effective strategy for the agro-pastoral transitional zone in northern China(ATNC)to adapt to future climate change.Existing studies generally focus on...Optimizing landscape patterns and management measures would be an effective strategy for the agro-pastoral transitional zone in northern China(ATNC)to adapt to future climate change.Existing studies generally focus on cropland or pasture,and thus there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the landscape composition and configuration in complex agro-pastoral transitional zone.In this study,Ansai County in the ATNC was chosen as an experimental area.Four typical agroecosystem services(AESs),food provision(FP),soil carbon(SC),soil retention(SR)and water yield(WY)from 1980 to 2020,were simulated by spatially integrating a model of the agricultural system using the Environmental Policy Integrated Climate(EPIC)combined with geographic information systems technology.The impacts of different crop types,pasture configurations,and tillage practices on AESs under future climate scenarios were assessed in the context of agro-pastoral transition.Finally,the optimal landscape pattern configuration and management measures were identified through single-objective and multi-objective optimization models.The results showed that under historical scenarios,implementing policies such as converting cropland to pastureland improved SC and SR but reduced FP and WY.Compared to traditional and reduced tillage,no-till practices benefited the enlargement of AESs and the agricultural ecosystem.Notably,future climate change generally negatively affected AESs,especially under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway(SSP5–8.5)climate scenario.The combination of planting corn and no-till measures would be ideal for optimizing the agricultural ecosystem in Ansai County.For the fragile ATNC,we should advocate conservation agriculture and policies converting cropland to pastureland to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate changes.This study establishes a replicable framework to address landscape management in complex agropastoral systems and offers solutions for climate-resilient land management in global dryland transitional zones,contributing to the realization of regional ecosystem sustainability.展开更多
Electrochemical water splitting represents a sustainable technology for hydrogen(H_(2))production.However,its large-scale implementation is hindered by the high overpotentials required for both the cathodic hydrogen e...Electrochemical water splitting represents a sustainable technology for hydrogen(H_(2))production.However,its large-scale implementation is hindered by the high overpotentials required for both the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Transition metal-based catalysts have garnered significant research interest as promising alternatives to noble-metal catalysts,owing to their low cost,tunable composition,and noble-metal-like catalytic activity.Nevertheless,systematic reviews on their application as bifunctional catalysts for overall water splitting(OWS)are still limited.This review comprehensively outlines the principal categories of bifunctional transition metal electrocatalysts derived from electrospun nanofibers(NFs),including metals,oxides,phosphides,sulfides,and carbides.Key strategies for enhancing their catalytic performance are systematically summarized,such as heterointerface engineering,heteroatom doping,metal-nonmetal-metal bridging architectures,and single-atom site design.Finally,current challenges and future research directions are discussed,aiming to provide insightful perspectives for the rational design of high-performance electrocatalysts for OWS.展开更多
In this study,polyacrylic acid(PAA)films were employed as a model system,and a series of PAA films with tunable water wettability was systematically prepared by varying molecular weight and curing temperature.Using at...In this study,polyacrylic acid(PAA)films were employed as a model system,and a series of PAA films with tunable water wettability was systematically prepared by varying molecular weight and curing temperature.Using attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR),the molecular configurations of surface carboxyl groups(COOH),free carboxyl(COOH_(f))and hydrogen-bonded carboxyl(COOH_(HB),were directly correlated with the polar component of surface energy(γ^(s,p)).By decomposing theγ^(s,p)values of the PAA thin films as a sum of the contributions of COOH_(f)and COOH_(H B),the intrinsic polar component of surface energy of COOH_(H B)(γ_(H B)^(s,p*))was quantified for the first time as 8.34 mN/m,significantly lower than that of COOH_(f)(γ_(f)^(s,p*)=34 mN/m).This result highlights that hydrogen bonding markedly reduces theγ^(s,p),providing a rational explanation for the relatively large water contact angle observed on PAA thin films.Furthermore,it establishes a thermodynamic basis for estimating the fraction of surface COOH_(H B)groups(f H B)from wettability measurements.Further extension of the model to carboxyl-terminated self-assembled monolayers(COOH-SAMs)revealed that surface COOH density(ΣCOOH)critically regulates wetting behavior:whenΣCOOH ranges from 4.30 to 5.25 nm^(-2),COOH groups predominantly exist in a free state and facilitate effective hydration layers,thereby promoting superhydrophilicity.Overall,this study not only establishes a unified thermodynamic framework linking surface COOH configurations to macroscopic wettability,but also validates its universality by extending it to COOH-SAMs systems,thereby providing a unified theoretical framework for the controllable design of hydrophilicity in various COOH-functionalized surfaces.展开更多
The precise tuning of magnetic nanoparticle size and magnetic domains,thereby shaping magnetic properties.However,the dynamic evolution mechanisms of magnetic domain configurations in relation to electromagnetic(EM)at...The precise tuning of magnetic nanoparticle size and magnetic domains,thereby shaping magnetic properties.However,the dynamic evolution mechanisms of magnetic domain configurations in relation to electromagnetic(EM)attenuation behavior remain poorly understood.To address this gap,a thermodynamically controlled periodic coordination strategy is proposed to achieve precise modulation of magnetic nanoparticle spacing.This approach unveils the evolution of magnetic domain configurations,progressing from individual to coupled and ultimately to crosslinked domain configurations.A unique magnetic coupling phenomenon surpasses the Snoek limit in low-frequency range,which is observed through micromagnetic simulation.The crosslinked magnetic configuration achieves effective low-frequency EM wave absorption at 3.68 GHz,encompassing nearly the entire C-band.This exceptional magnetic interaction significantly enhances radar camouflage and thermal insulation properties.Additionally,a robust gradient metamaterial design extends coverage across the full band(2–40 GHz),effectively mitigating the impact of EM pollution on human health and environment.This comprehensive study elucidates the evolution mechanisms of magnetic domain configurations,addresses gaps in dynamic magnetic modulation,and provides novel insights for the development of high-performance,low-frequency EM wave absorption materials.展开更多
The moment a media delegation from the Republic of the Congo arrived at the Othello Kitchenware Museum on 18 November 2025,they were greeted with a vivid show of Guangdong’s industrial strength.Standing before them w...The moment a media delegation from the Republic of the Congo arrived at the Othello Kitchenware Museum on 18 November 2025,they were greeted with a vivid show of Guangdong’s industrial strength.Standing before them was not a typical exhibition hall,but a building shaped like a gleaming stainless-steel cooking pot.展开更多
AIM:To determine whether paeonol(Pae),a naturally occurring phenolic compound,can serve as an effective pharmacological inhibitor of posterior capsular opacification(PCO).METHODS:A rat model of cataract surgery—induc...AIM:To determine whether paeonol(Pae),a naturally occurring phenolic compound,can serve as an effective pharmacological inhibitor of posterior capsular opacification(PCO).METHODS:A rat model of cataract surgery—induced PCO was established,and Pae was administered via anterior chamber injection to evaluate its preventive effect on capsular opacification and fibrotic remodeling.Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed to assess epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)—related changes in lens epithelial cells(LECs).Ex vivo lens capsule cultures were employed to examine the expression of Vimentin and Zonula Occludens-1(ZO-1)by immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry.In the human LEC line SRA01/04,EMT marker expression at both mRNA and protein levels was analyzed following transforming growth factor beta 2(TGF-β2)stimulation,with Pae treatment.Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used to investigate the effect of Pae on TGF-β/Smad signaling and AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)activation.Molecular docking was performed to predict Pae–AMPK binding,and rescue experiments with AMPK inhibition were conducted to validate the mechanistic pathway.RESULTS:Pae significantly reduced capsular opacification and fibrotic remodeling in the rat PCO model compared with controls.In LECs,Pae markedly suppressed TGF-β2–induced EMT,evidenced by decreased expression of mesenchymal markers,such as Vimentin,Fibronectin,Collagen 1A1,α-SMA and preserved epithelial junctional protein ZO-1.Mechanistically,Pae was predicted to directly interact with the catalytic pocket of AMPK,which was experimentally confirmed by enhanced AMPK phosphorylation and nuclear translocation(P<0.05).This activation disrupted canonical TGF-β/Smad signaling,leading to suppression of EMT.Rescue experiments using AMPK inhibition abrogated the anti-EMT effect of Pae,further validating the AMPK-dependent mechanism.CONCLUSION:Pae exerts a potent inhibitory effect on PCO formation by blocking EMT of LECs through direct activation of AMPK and subsequent disruption of TGF-β/Smad signaling.展开更多
Rapid regional population shifts and spatial polarization have heightened pressure on cultivated land—a critical resource demanding urgent attention amid ongoing urban-rural transition.This study selects Jiangsu prov...Rapid regional population shifts and spatial polarization have heightened pressure on cultivated land—a critical resource demanding urgent attention amid ongoing urban-rural transition.This study selects Jiangsu province,a national leader in both economic and agricultural development,as a case area to construct a multidimensional framework for assessing the recessive morphological characteristics of multifunctional cultivated land use.We examine temporal dynamics,spatial heterogeneity,and propose an integrated zoning strategy based on empirical analysis.The results reveal that:(1)The recessive morphology index shows a consistent upward trend,with structural breaks in 2007 and 2013,and a spatial shift from“higher in the east and lower in the west”to“higher in the south and lower in the north.”(2)Coordination among sub-dimensions of the index has steadily improved.(3)The index is expected to continue rising in the next decade,though at a slower pace.(4)To promote coordinated multidimensional land-use development,we recommend a policy framework that reinforces existing strengths,addresses weaknesses,and adapts zoning schemes to current spatial conditions.This research offers new insights into multifunctional cultivated land systems and underscores their role in enhancing human well-being,securing food supply,and supporting sustainable urban-rural integration.展开更多
Synchronization of networked phase oscillators depends essentially on the correlation between the topological structure of the graph and the dynamical property of the elements. We propose the concept of ＇reduced freq...Synchronization of networked phase oscillators depends essentially on the correlation between the topological structure of the graph and the dynamical property of the elements. We propose the concept of ＇reduced frequency＇, a measure which can quantify natural frequencies of each pair of oscillators. Then we introduce an evolving network whose linking rules are controlled by its own dynamical property. The simulation results indicate that when the linking probability positively correlates with the reduced frequency, the network undergoes a first-order phase transition. Meanwhile, we discuss the circumstance under which an explosive synchronization can be ignited. The numerical results show that the peculiar butterfly shape correlation between frequencies and degrees of the nodes contributes to an explosive synchronization transition.展开更多
The interactions of oblique/bow shock waves are the key flow phenomena restricting the design and aerothermodynamic performance of high-speed vehicles.Type Ⅲ and Type Ⅳ Shock/Shock Interactions(SSIs)have been extens...The interactions of oblique/bow shock waves are the key flow phenomena restricting the design and aerothermodynamic performance of high-speed vehicles.Type Ⅲ and Type Ⅳ Shock/Shock Interactions(SSIs)have been extensively investigated,as such interactions can induce abnormal aerodynamic heating problems in hypersonic flows of vehicles.The transition process between these two distinct types of shock/shock interactions remains unclear.In the present study,a subclass of shock/shock interaction configuration is revealed and defined as Type Ⅲa.Type Ⅲa interaction can induce much more severe aerodynamic heating than a Type Ⅳ interaction which was ever reported to be the most serious in literature.The intense aerodynamic heating observed in this configuration highlights a new design point for the thermal protection system of hypersonic vehicles.A secondary Mach interaction between shock waves in the supersonic flow path of a Type Ⅲ configuration is demonstrated to be the primary mechanism for such a subclass of shock/shock interaction configuration.展开更多
The spinel-type LiMn_(2)O_(4) is a promising candidate as cathode material for rechargeable Li-ion batteries due to its good thermal stability and safety.Experimentally,it is observed that in this compound there occur...The spinel-type LiMn_(2)O_(4) is a promising candidate as cathode material for rechargeable Li-ion batteries due to its good thermal stability and safety.Experimentally,it is observed that in this compound there occur the structural phase transitions from cubic(Fd3m)to tetragonal(I4_(1)/amd)phase at slightly below room temperature.To understand the phase transition mechanism,we compare the Gibbs free energy between cubic phase and tetragonal phase by including the configurational entropy.Our results show that the configurational entropy contributes substantially to the stability of the cubic phase at room temperature due to the disordered Mn^(3+)/Mn^(4+)distribution as well as the orientation of the Jahn-Teller elongation of the Mn^(3+)O_(6) octahedron in the the spinel phase.Meanwhile,the phase transition temperature is predicted to be 267.8 K,which is comparable to the experimentally observed temperature.These results serve as a good complement to the experimental study,and are beneficial to the improving of the electrochemical performance of LiMn_(2)O_(4) cathode.展开更多
The potential energy curves （PECs） of 14 A-S states for magnesium chloride （MgC1） have been calculated by using multi-reference configuration interaction method with Davidson correction （MRCI ＋ Q）. The core-val...The potential energy curves （PECs） of 14 A-S states for magnesium chloride （MgC1） have been calculated by using multi-reference configuration interaction method with Davidson correction （MRCI ＋ Q）. The core-valence correlation （CV）, scalar relativistic effect, and spin-orbit coupling （SOC） effect are considered in the electronic structure computations. The spectroscopic constants of X2∑＋ and A2П states have been obtained, which are in good agreement with the existing theoretical and experimental results. Furthermore, other higher electronic states are also characterized. The permanent dipole moments （PDMs） of A-S states and the spinorbit （SO） matrix elements between A-S states are also computed. The results indicate that the abrupt changes of PDMs and the SO matrix elements are attributed to the avoided crossing between the states with the same symmetry. The SOC effect is taken into account with Breit-Panli operator, which makes the 14 A-S states split into 30 Ωstates, and leads to a double-well potential of the Ω =（3）1/2 state. The energy splitting for the A2I-I is calculated to be 53.61 cm-1 and in good agreement with the experimental result 54.47 cm-1. The transition dipole moments （TDMs）, Franck-Condon factors （FCFs）, and the corresponding radiative lifetimes of the selected transitions from excited Ω states to the ground state X2∑＋ 1/2 have been reported. The computed radiative lifetimes tV1, of low-lying excitesΩ states are all on the order of 10 ns. Finally, the feasibility of laser cooling of MgC1 molecule has been analyzed.展开更多
Configuration stability is essential for a space-based Gravitational-Wave(GW)observatory,which can be impacted by orbit insertion uncertainties.Configuration uncertainty propagation is vital for investigating the infl...Configuration stability is essential for a space-based Gravitational-Wave(GW)observatory,which can be impacted by orbit insertion uncertainties.Configuration uncertainty propagation is vital for investigating the influences of uncertainties on configuration stability and can be potentially useful in the navigation and control of GW observatories.Current methods suffer from drawbacks related to high computational burden.To this end,a Radial-Tangential-Ddirectional State Transition Tensor(RT-DSTT)-based configuration uncertainty propagation method is proposed.First,two sensitive directions are found by capturing the dominant secular terms.Considering the orbit insertion errors along the two sensitive directions only,a reduced-order RT-DSTT model is developed for orbital uncertainty propagation.Then,the relationship between the uncertainties in the orbital states and the uncertainties in the configuration stability indexes is mapped using highorder derivatives.The result is a semi-analytical solution that can predict the deviations in the configuration stability indexes given orbit insertion errors.The potential application of the proposed RT-DSTT-based method in calculating the feasible domain is presented.The performance of the proposed method is validated on the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna(LISA)project.Simulations show that the proposed method can provide similar results to the STT-based method but requires only half of the computational time.展开更多
The technique of glow discharges in radio frequency configuration was applied to ignite hollow cathode vacuum arc discharge. The effect of discharge parameters on the building up of hollow cathode arc discharge was in...The technique of glow discharges in radio frequency configuration was applied to ignite hollow cathode vacuum arc discharge. The effect of discharge parameters on the building up of hollow cathode arc discharge was investigated. The emission spectrum during the vacuum arc ignition process was measured to disclose the discharge dynamics. There exists a threshold radio frequency power （300 W）, beyond which hollow cathode is in T mode discharge status while radio frequency discharge changes into the arc discharge. With the increase of the radio frequency power, the plasma temperature and electronic density increase, and the discharge mode transits more rapidly. The ignition time of hollow cathode vacuum arc discharge is less than 4 s with a radio frequency power of 700 W.展开更多
The electronic structures of PF and PF＋ are calculated with the high-level configuration interaction method. To improve the precision of calculations, the spin-orbit coupling effect, the scalar relativistic effect, a...The electronic structures of PF and PF＋ are calculated with the high-level configuration interaction method. To improve the precision of calculations, the spin-orbit coupling effect, the scalar relativistic effect, and the Davidson correction（q-Q） are also considered. The spectroscopic parameters of bound states are derived by the electronic structures of PF and PF＋, which are in good accordance with the measurements. The transition dipole moments of spin-allowed transitions are evaluated, and the radiative lifetimes of several A S states of PF and PF＋ are obtained.展开更多
Atomic data of highly charged ions(HCIs)offer an attractive means for plasma diagnostic and stars identification,and the investigations on atomic data are highly desirable.Herein,based on the fully relativistic multi-...Atomic data of highly charged ions(HCIs)offer an attractive means for plasma diagnostic and stars identification,and the investigations on atomic data are highly desirable.Herein,based on the fully relativistic multi-configuration Dirac–Hartree–Fock(MCDHF)method,we have performed calculations of the fine-structure energy levels,wavelengths,transition rates,oscillator strengths,and line strengths for the lowest 21 states of 3p^(6)3d^(8)–3p^(5)3d^(9)electric dipole(E1)transitions configurations in Fe-like ions(Z=57,60,62,64,65).The correlation effects of valence–valence(VV)and core–valence(CV)electrons were systematically considered.In addition,we have taken into account transverse-photon(Breit)interaction and quantum electrodynamics(QED)corrections to treat accurately the atomic state wave functions in the final relativistic configuration interaction(RCI)calculations.Our calculated energy levels and transition wavelengths are in excellent agreement with the available experimental and theoretical results.Most importantly,we predicted some new transition parameters that have not yet been reported.These data would further provide critical insights into better analyzing the physical processes of various astrophysical plasmas.展开更多
Systematic calculations and assessments are performed for the magnetic dipole(M1)transition energies and rates between the ^(2)F^(o)_(5/2,7/2) levels in the ground configuration 4d104f along the Ag-like isoelectronic ...Systematic calculations and assessments are performed for the magnetic dipole(M1)transition energies and rates between the ^(2)F^(o)_(5/2,7/2) levels in the ground configuration 4d104f along the Ag-like isoelectronic sequence with 62≤Z≤94 based on the second-order many-body perturbation theory implemented in the Flexible Atomic Code.The electron correlations,Breit interaction and quantum electrodynamics effects are taken into account in the present calculations.The accuracy and reliability of our results are evaluated through comprehensive comparisons with available measurements and other theoretical results.For transition energies,our results are in good agreement with the recent experimental data obtained from the electron beam ion traps within 0.18%.The maximum discrepancy between our results and those obtained with the large-scale multiconfiguration Dirac–Hartee–Fock calculations by Grumer et al.[Phys.Rev.A 89062501(2014)]is less than 0.13%along the isoelectronic sequence.Furthermore,the corresponding M1 transition rates are also reported.The present results can be used as the benchmark and useful for spectra simulation and diagnostics of astrophysical and fusion plasmas.展开更多
We consider a generalized spin star configuration that can be solved exactly, with the central spin-1/2 system embedded in an outer ring of N spin-1/2 particles （denoted as spin bath）. In this model, we consider a m...We consider a generalized spin star configuration that can be solved exactly, with the central spin-1/2 system embedded in an outer ring of N spin-1/2 particles （denoted as spin bath）. In this model, we consider a modified version of the spin star model, by taking into account, besides the interaction of the central spin with the bath, the interactions between the spins of the bath as well. The general expressions of the eigenstates as well as the eigenvalues of the model are derived with the use of the symmetries of system. We then investigate the properties of the ground quantum phase transitions in some limiting cases in the model and show that the occurrence of quantum phase transitions and the desired ground states can be obtained by varying the external control parameters.展开更多
Dense cropping increases crop yield but intensifies resource competition,which reduces single plant yield and limits potential yield growth.Optimizing canopy spacing could enhance resource utilization,support crop mor...Dense cropping increases crop yield but intensifies resource competition,which reduces single plant yield and limits potential yield growth.Optimizing canopy spacing could enhance resource utilization,support crop morphological development and increase yield.Here,a three-year study was performed to verify the feasibility of adjusting row spacing to further enhance yield in densely planted soybeans.Of three row-spacing configurations(40-40,20-40,and 20-60 cm)and two planting densities(normal 180,000 plants ha 1 and high 270,000 plants ha 1).The differences in canopy structure,plant morphological development,photosynthetic capacity and their impact on yield were analyzed.Row spacing configurations have a significant effect on canopy transmittance(CT).The 20-60 cm row spacing configuration increased CT and creates a favorable canopy light environment,in which plant height is reduced,while branching is promoted.This approach reduces plant competition,optimizes the developments of leaf area per plant,specific leaf area,leaf area development rate,leaf area duration and photosynthetic physiological indices(F_(v)/F_(m),ETR,P_(n)).The significant increase of 11.9%-34.2%in canopy apparent photosynthesis(CAP)is attributed to the significant optimization of plant growth and photosynthetic physiology through CT,an important contributing factor to yield increases.The yield in the 20-60 cm treatment is 4.0%higher than in equidistant planting under normal planting density,but 5.9%under high density,primarily driven by CAP and pod number.These findings suggest that suitable row spacing configurations optimize the light environment for plants,promote source-sink transformation in soybeans,and further improve yield.In practice,a 20-60 cm row spacing configuration could be employed for high-density soybean planting to achieve a more substantial yield gain.展开更多
China Oil&Gas,as a prominent academic journal in the energy industry,has been dedicated to advancing academic research and industrial development in the oil and gas energy field.As one of the authoritative media o...China Oil&Gas,as a prominent academic journal in the energy industry,has been dedicated to advancing academic research and industrial development in the oil and gas energy field.As one of the authoritative media outlets in the international energy sector,the magazine has long focused on the evolution of the global energy landscape and has organized and participated in several influential academic activities and research projects.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21805018)by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Nos.2022ZHCG0018,2023NSFSC0117 and 2023ZHCG0060)Yibin Science and Technology Program(No.2022JB005)and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M722704).
文摘Layered transition metal oxides have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries.However,irreversible phase transitions cause structural distortion and cation rearrangement,leading to sluggish Na+dynamics and rapid capacity decay.In this study,we propose a medium-entropy cathode by simultaneously introducing Fe,Mg,and Li dopants into a typical P2-type Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.75)O_(2)cathode.The modified Na_(0.75)Ni_(0.2125)Mn_(0.6375)Fe_(0.05)Mg_(0.05)Li_(0.05)O_(2)cathode predominantly exhibits a main P2 phase(93.5%)with a minor O3 phase(6.5%).Through spectroscopy techniques and electrochemical investigations,we elucidate the redox mechanisms of Ni^(2+/3+/4+),Mn^(3+/4+),Fe^(3+/4+),and O_(2)-/O_(2)^(n-)during charging/discharging.The medium-entropy doping mitigates the detrimental P2-O_(2)phase transition at high-voltage,replacing it with a moderate and reversible structural evolution(P2-OP4),thereby enhancing structural stability.Consequently,the modified cathode exhibits a remarkable rate capacity of 108.4 mAh·g^(-1)at 10C,with a capacity retention of 99.0%after 200 cycles at 1C,82.5%after 500 cycles at 5C,and 76.7%after 600 cycles at 10C.Furthermore,it also demonstrates superior electrochemical performance at high cutoff voltage of 4.5 V and extreme temperature(55 and 0℃).This work offers solutions to critical challenges in sodium ion batteries cathode materials.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.42471325,42101299 and 42271113)the“Youth Innovation Team Program”of Colleges and Universities in Shandong Province(Grant No.2022KJ248)+1 种基金the Key Project of Teaching Reform of Shandong Normal University(Grant No.2024ZJ37)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(Grant No.23JRRG0015)。
文摘Optimizing landscape patterns and management measures would be an effective strategy for the agro-pastoral transitional zone in northern China(ATNC)to adapt to future climate change.Existing studies generally focus on cropland or pasture,and thus there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the landscape composition and configuration in complex agro-pastoral transitional zone.In this study,Ansai County in the ATNC was chosen as an experimental area.Four typical agroecosystem services(AESs),food provision(FP),soil carbon(SC),soil retention(SR)and water yield(WY)from 1980 to 2020,were simulated by spatially integrating a model of the agricultural system using the Environmental Policy Integrated Climate(EPIC)combined with geographic information systems technology.The impacts of different crop types,pasture configurations,and tillage practices on AESs under future climate scenarios were assessed in the context of agro-pastoral transition.Finally,the optimal landscape pattern configuration and management measures were identified through single-objective and multi-objective optimization models.The results showed that under historical scenarios,implementing policies such as converting cropland to pastureland improved SC and SR but reduced FP and WY.Compared to traditional and reduced tillage,no-till practices benefited the enlargement of AESs and the agricultural ecosystem.Notably,future climate change generally negatively affected AESs,especially under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway(SSP5–8.5)climate scenario.The combination of planting corn and no-till measures would be ideal for optimizing the agricultural ecosystem in Ansai County.For the fragile ATNC,we should advocate conservation agriculture and policies converting cropland to pastureland to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate changes.This study establishes a replicable framework to address landscape management in complex agropastoral systems and offers solutions for climate-resilient land management in global dryland transitional zones,contributing to the realization of regional ecosystem sustainability.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273056)the Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province,China(No.YDZJ202501ZYTS305)。
文摘Electrochemical water splitting represents a sustainable technology for hydrogen(H_(2))production.However,its large-scale implementation is hindered by the high overpotentials required for both the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Transition metal-based catalysts have garnered significant research interest as promising alternatives to noble-metal catalysts,owing to their low cost,tunable composition,and noble-metal-like catalytic activity.Nevertheless,systematic reviews on their application as bifunctional catalysts for overall water splitting(OWS)are still limited.This review comprehensively outlines the principal categories of bifunctional transition metal electrocatalysts derived from electrospun nanofibers(NFs),including metals,oxides,phosphides,sulfides,and carbides.Key strategies for enhancing their catalytic performance are systematically summarized,such as heterointerface engineering,heteroatom doping,metal-nonmetal-metal bridging architectures,and single-atom site design.Finally,current challenges and future research directions are discussed,aiming to provide insightful perspectives for the rational design of high-performance electrocatalysts for OWS.
文摘In this study,polyacrylic acid(PAA)films were employed as a model system,and a series of PAA films with tunable water wettability was systematically prepared by varying molecular weight and curing temperature.Using attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR-FTIR),the molecular configurations of surface carboxyl groups(COOH),free carboxyl(COOH_(f))and hydrogen-bonded carboxyl(COOH_(HB),were directly correlated with the polar component of surface energy(γ^(s,p)).By decomposing theγ^(s,p)values of the PAA thin films as a sum of the contributions of COOH_(f)and COOH_(H B),the intrinsic polar component of surface energy of COOH_(H B)(γ_(H B)^(s,p*))was quantified for the first time as 8.34 mN/m,significantly lower than that of COOH_(f)(γ_(f)^(s,p*)=34 mN/m).This result highlights that hydrogen bonding markedly reduces theγ^(s,p),providing a rational explanation for the relatively large water contact angle observed on PAA thin films.Furthermore,it establishes a thermodynamic basis for estimating the fraction of surface COOH_(H B)groups(f H B)from wettability measurements.Further extension of the model to carboxyl-terminated self-assembled monolayers(COOH-SAMs)revealed that surface COOH density(ΣCOOH)critically regulates wetting behavior:whenΣCOOH ranges from 4.30 to 5.25 nm^(-2),COOH groups predominantly exist in a free state and facilitate effective hydration layers,thereby promoting superhydrophilicity.Overall,this study not only establishes a unified thermodynamic framework linking surface COOH configurations to macroscopic wettability,but also validates its universality by extending it to COOH-SAMs systems,thereby providing a unified theoretical framework for the controllable design of hydrophilicity in various COOH-functionalized surfaces.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22265021,52231007,and 12327804)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(2020Z056056003)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(20232BAB212004).
文摘The precise tuning of magnetic nanoparticle size and magnetic domains,thereby shaping magnetic properties.However,the dynamic evolution mechanisms of magnetic domain configurations in relation to electromagnetic(EM)attenuation behavior remain poorly understood.To address this gap,a thermodynamically controlled periodic coordination strategy is proposed to achieve precise modulation of magnetic nanoparticle spacing.This approach unveils the evolution of magnetic domain configurations,progressing from individual to coupled and ultimately to crosslinked domain configurations.A unique magnetic coupling phenomenon surpasses the Snoek limit in low-frequency range,which is observed through micromagnetic simulation.The crosslinked magnetic configuration achieves effective low-frequency EM wave absorption at 3.68 GHz,encompassing nearly the entire C-band.This exceptional magnetic interaction significantly enhances radar camouflage and thermal insulation properties.Additionally,a robust gradient metamaterial design extends coverage across the full band(2–40 GHz),effectively mitigating the impact of EM pollution on human health and environment.This comprehensive study elucidates the evolution mechanisms of magnetic domain configurations,addresses gaps in dynamic magnetic modulation,and provides novel insights for the development of high-performance,low-frequency EM wave absorption materials.
文摘The moment a media delegation from the Republic of the Congo arrived at the Othello Kitchenware Museum on 18 November 2025,they were greeted with a vivid show of Guangdong’s industrial strength.Standing before them was not a typical exhibition hall,but a building shaped like a gleaming stainless-steel cooking pot.
基金Supported by the Projects of Medical and Health Technology Development Program in Shandong Province(No.202107021009)Shandong Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Project(No.M-2023118).
文摘AIM:To determine whether paeonol(Pae),a naturally occurring phenolic compound,can serve as an effective pharmacological inhibitor of posterior capsular opacification(PCO).METHODS:A rat model of cataract surgery—induced PCO was established,and Pae was administered via anterior chamber injection to evaluate its preventive effect on capsular opacification and fibrotic remodeling.Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed to assess epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)—related changes in lens epithelial cells(LECs).Ex vivo lens capsule cultures were employed to examine the expression of Vimentin and Zonula Occludens-1(ZO-1)by immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry.In the human LEC line SRA01/04,EMT marker expression at both mRNA and protein levels was analyzed following transforming growth factor beta 2(TGF-β2)stimulation,with Pae treatment.Western blotting and immunofluorescence were used to investigate the effect of Pae on TGF-β/Smad signaling and AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK)activation.Molecular docking was performed to predict Pae–AMPK binding,and rescue experiments with AMPK inhibition were conducted to validate the mechanistic pathway.RESULTS:Pae significantly reduced capsular opacification and fibrotic remodeling in the rat PCO model compared with controls.In LECs,Pae markedly suppressed TGF-β2–induced EMT,evidenced by decreased expression of mesenchymal markers,such as Vimentin,Fibronectin,Collagen 1A1,α-SMA and preserved epithelial junctional protein ZO-1.Mechanistically,Pae was predicted to directly interact with the catalytic pocket of AMPK,which was experimentally confirmed by enhanced AMPK phosphorylation and nuclear translocation(P<0.05).This activation disrupted canonical TGF-β/Smad signaling,leading to suppression of EMT.Rescue experiments using AMPK inhibition abrogated the anti-EMT effect of Pae,further validating the AMPK-dependent mechanism.CONCLUSION:Pae exerts a potent inhibitory effect on PCO formation by blocking EMT of LECs through direct activation of AMPK and subsequent disruption of TGF-β/Smad signaling.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42101252。
文摘Rapid regional population shifts and spatial polarization have heightened pressure on cultivated land—a critical resource demanding urgent attention amid ongoing urban-rural transition.This study selects Jiangsu province,a national leader in both economic and agricultural development,as a case area to construct a multidimensional framework for assessing the recessive morphological characteristics of multifunctional cultivated land use.We examine temporal dynamics,spatial heterogeneity,and propose an integrated zoning strategy based on empirical analysis.The results reveal that:(1)The recessive morphology index shows a consistent upward trend,with structural breaks in 2007 and 2013,and a spatial shift from“higher in the east and lower in the west”to“higher in the south and lower in the north.”(2)Coordination among sub-dimensions of the index has steadily improved.(3)The index is expected to continue rising in the next decade,though at a slower pace.(4)To promote coordinated multidimensional land-use development,we recommend a policy framework that reinforces existing strengths,addresses weaknesses,and adapts zoning schemes to current spatial conditions.This research offers new insights into multifunctional cultivated land systems and underscores their role in enhancing human well-being,securing food supply,and supporting sustainable urban-rural integration.
基金Supported by the Open Fund from Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Complex System Optimization and Big Data Processing under Grant No 2015CSOBDP0101the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No11162019
文摘Synchronization of networked phase oscillators depends essentially on the correlation between the topological structure of the graph and the dynamical property of the elements. We propose the concept of ＇reduced frequency＇, a measure which can quantify natural frequencies of each pair of oscillators. Then we introduce an evolving network whose linking rules are controlled by its own dynamical property. The simulation results indicate that when the linking probability positively correlates with the reduced frequency, the network undergoes a first-order phase transition. Meanwhile, we discuss the circumstance under which an explosive synchronization can be ignited. The numerical results show that the peculiar butterfly shape correlation between frequencies and degrees of the nodes contributes to an explosive synchronization transition.
基金co-supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan of China(No.2019YFA0405204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12172365,12072353 and 12132017)。
文摘The interactions of oblique/bow shock waves are the key flow phenomena restricting the design and aerothermodynamic performance of high-speed vehicles.Type Ⅲ and Type Ⅳ Shock/Shock Interactions(SSIs)have been extensively investigated,as such interactions can induce abnormal aerodynamic heating problems in hypersonic flows of vehicles.The transition process between these two distinct types of shock/shock interactions remains unclear.In the present study,a subclass of shock/shock interaction configuration is revealed and defined as Type Ⅲa.Type Ⅲa interaction can induce much more severe aerodynamic heating than a Type Ⅳ interaction which was ever reported to be the most serious in literature.The intense aerodynamic heating observed in this configuration highlights a new design point for the thermal protection system of hypersonic vehicles.A secondary Mach interaction between shock waves in the supersonic flow path of a Type Ⅲ configuration is demonstrated to be the primary mechanism for such a subclass of shock/shock interaction configuration.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12174162,51962010,12064015,and 12064014).
文摘The spinel-type LiMn_(2)O_(4) is a promising candidate as cathode material for rechargeable Li-ion batteries due to its good thermal stability and safety.Experimentally,it is observed that in this compound there occur the structural phase transitions from cubic(Fd3m)to tetragonal(I4_(1)/amd)phase at slightly below room temperature.To understand the phase transition mechanism,we compare the Gibbs free energy between cubic phase and tetragonal phase by including the configurational entropy.Our results show that the configurational entropy contributes substantially to the stability of the cubic phase at room temperature due to the disordered Mn^(3+)/Mn^(4+)distribution as well as the orientation of the Jahn-Teller elongation of the Mn^(3+)O_(6) octahedron in the the spinel phase.Meanwhile,the phase transition temperature is predicted to be 267.8 K,which is comparable to the experimentally observed temperature.These results serve as a good complement to the experimental study,and are beneficial to the improving of the electrochemical performance of LiMn_(2)O_(4) cathode.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grand Nos.11564019,11147158,11264020,and 11574114)Jiangxi Provincial Education Department Project,China(Grand No.GJJ170654)
文摘The potential energy curves （PECs） of 14 A-S states for magnesium chloride （MgC1） have been calculated by using multi-reference configuration interaction method with Davidson correction （MRCI ＋ Q）. The core-valence correlation （CV）, scalar relativistic effect, and spin-orbit coupling （SOC） effect are considered in the electronic structure computations. The spectroscopic constants of X2∑＋ and A2П states have been obtained, which are in good agreement with the existing theoretical and experimental results. Furthermore, other higher electronic states are also characterized. The permanent dipole moments （PDMs） of A-S states and the spinorbit （SO） matrix elements between A-S states are also computed. The results indicate that the abrupt changes of PDMs and the SO matrix elements are attributed to the avoided crossing between the states with the same symmetry. The SOC effect is taken into account with Breit-Panli operator, which makes the 14 A-S states split into 30 Ωstates, and leads to a double-well potential of the Ω =（3）1/2 state. The energy splitting for the A2I-I is calculated to be 53.61 cm-1 and in good agreement with the experimental result 54.47 cm-1. The transition dipole moments （TDMs）, Franck-Condon factors （FCFs）, and the corresponding radiative lifetimes of the selected transitions from excited Ω states to the ground state X2∑＋ 1/2 have been reported. The computed radiative lifetimes tV1, of low-lying excitesΩ states are all on the order of 10 ns. Finally, the feasibility of laser cooling of MgC1 molecule has been analyzed.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC2201200).
文摘Configuration stability is essential for a space-based Gravitational-Wave(GW)observatory,which can be impacted by orbit insertion uncertainties.Configuration uncertainty propagation is vital for investigating the influences of uncertainties on configuration stability and can be potentially useful in the navigation and control of GW observatories.Current methods suffer from drawbacks related to high computational burden.To this end,a Radial-Tangential-Ddirectional State Transition Tensor(RT-DSTT)-based configuration uncertainty propagation method is proposed.First,two sensitive directions are found by capturing the dominant secular terms.Considering the orbit insertion errors along the two sensitive directions only,a reduced-order RT-DSTT model is developed for orbital uncertainty propagation.Then,the relationship between the uncertainties in the orbital states and the uncertainties in the configuration stability indexes is mapped using highorder derivatives.The result is a semi-analytical solution that can predict the deviations in the configuration stability indexes given orbit insertion errors.The potential application of the proposed RT-DSTT-based method in calculating the feasible domain is presented.The performance of the proposed method is validated on the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna(LISA)project.Simulations show that the proposed method can provide similar results to the STT-based method but requires only half of the computational time.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China，Youth Foundation of Heilongjiang Institute of Technology (2012QJ13)．
文摘The technique of glow discharges in radio frequency configuration was applied to ignite hollow cathode vacuum arc discharge. The effect of discharge parameters on the building up of hollow cathode arc discharge was investigated. The emission spectrum during the vacuum arc ignition process was measured to disclose the discharge dynamics. There exists a threshold radio frequency power （300 W）, beyond which hollow cathode is in T mode discharge status while radio frequency discharge changes into the arc discharge. With the increase of the radio frequency power, the plasma temperature and electronic density increase, and the discharge mode transits more rapidly. The ignition time of hollow cathode vacuum arc discharge is less than 4 s with a radio frequency power of 700 W.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 11404180the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province under Grant Nos F201335,A2015010,and A2015011the Postdoctoral Scientific Research Developmental Fund of Heilongjiang Province under Grant No LBH-Q14159
文摘The electronic structures of PF and PF＋ are calculated with the high-level configuration interaction method. To improve the precision of calculations, the spin-orbit coupling effect, the scalar relativistic effect, and the Davidson correction（q-Q） are also considered. The spectroscopic parameters of bound states are derived by the electronic structures of PF and PF＋, which are in good accordance with the measurements. The transition dipole moments of spin-allowed transitions are evaluated, and the radiative lifetimes of several A S states of PF and PF＋ are obtained.
基金The authors express sincere appreciation to professor J?nsson P for providing the GRASP2018 program for free.
文摘Atomic data of highly charged ions(HCIs)offer an attractive means for plasma diagnostic and stars identification,and the investigations on atomic data are highly desirable.Herein,based on the fully relativistic multi-configuration Dirac–Hartree–Fock(MCDHF)method,we have performed calculations of the fine-structure energy levels,wavelengths,transition rates,oscillator strengths,and line strengths for the lowest 21 states of 3p^(6)3d^(8)–3p^(5)3d^(9)electric dipole(E1)transitions configurations in Fe-like ions(Z=57,60,62,64,65).The correlation effects of valence–valence(VV)and core–valence(CV)electrons were systematically considered.In addition,we have taken into account transverse-photon(Breit)interaction and quantum electrodynamics(QED)corrections to treat accurately the atomic state wave functions in the final relativistic configuration interaction(RCI)calculations.Our calculated energy levels and transition wavelengths are in excellent agreement with the available experimental and theoretical results.Most importantly,we predicted some new transition parameters that have not yet been reported.These data would further provide critical insights into better analyzing the physical processes of various astrophysical plasmas.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11874090,11934004,11404180,11604052,and 11774037)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2017YFA0402300).
文摘Systematic calculations and assessments are performed for the magnetic dipole(M1)transition energies and rates between the ^(2)F^(o)_(5/2,7/2) levels in the ground configuration 4d104f along the Ag-like isoelectronic sequence with 62≤Z≤94 based on the second-order many-body perturbation theory implemented in the Flexible Atomic Code.The electron correlations,Breit interaction and quantum electrodynamics effects are taken into account in the present calculations.The accuracy and reliability of our results are evaluated through comprehensive comparisons with available measurements and other theoretical results.For transition energies,our results are in good agreement with the recent experimental data obtained from the electron beam ion traps within 0.18%.The maximum discrepancy between our results and those obtained with the large-scale multiconfiguration Dirac–Hartee–Fock calculations by Grumer et al.[Phys.Rev.A 89062501(2014)]is less than 0.13%along the isoelectronic sequence.Furthermore,the corresponding M1 transition rates are also reported.The present results can be used as the benchmark and useful for spectra simulation and diagnostics of astrophysical and fusion plasmas.
基金The project supported by National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No.2007CB925204
文摘We consider a generalized spin star configuration that can be solved exactly, with the central spin-1/2 system embedded in an outer ring of N spin-1/2 particles （denoted as spin bath）. In this model, we consider a modified version of the spin star model, by taking into account, besides the interaction of the central spin with the bath, the interactions between the spins of the bath as well. The general expressions of the eigenstates as well as the eigenvalues of the model are derived with the use of the symmetries of system. We then investigate the properties of the ground quantum phase transitions in some limiting cases in the model and show that the occurrence of quantum phase transitions and the desired ground states can be obtained by varying the external control parameters.
基金supported by the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project(2023ZD0403305)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32101845)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFE0105000)the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-04).
文摘Dense cropping increases crop yield but intensifies resource competition,which reduces single plant yield and limits potential yield growth.Optimizing canopy spacing could enhance resource utilization,support crop morphological development and increase yield.Here,a three-year study was performed to verify the feasibility of adjusting row spacing to further enhance yield in densely planted soybeans.Of three row-spacing configurations(40-40,20-40,and 20-60 cm)and two planting densities(normal 180,000 plants ha 1 and high 270,000 plants ha 1).The differences in canopy structure,plant morphological development,photosynthetic capacity and their impact on yield were analyzed.Row spacing configurations have a significant effect on canopy transmittance(CT).The 20-60 cm row spacing configuration increased CT and creates a favorable canopy light environment,in which plant height is reduced,while branching is promoted.This approach reduces plant competition,optimizes the developments of leaf area per plant,specific leaf area,leaf area development rate,leaf area duration and photosynthetic physiological indices(F_(v)/F_(m),ETR,P_(n)).The significant increase of 11.9%-34.2%in canopy apparent photosynthesis(CAP)is attributed to the significant optimization of plant growth and photosynthetic physiology through CT,an important contributing factor to yield increases.The yield in the 20-60 cm treatment is 4.0%higher than in equidistant planting under normal planting density,but 5.9%under high density,primarily driven by CAP and pod number.These findings suggest that suitable row spacing configurations optimize the light environment for plants,promote source-sink transformation in soybeans,and further improve yield.In practice,a 20-60 cm row spacing configuration could be employed for high-density soybean planting to achieve a more substantial yield gain.
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