Background:Over the past few decades,a threefold increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes(T2D)has placed a heavy burden on the health-care system and society.Previous studies have shown correlations between obesity,T2D...Background:Over the past few decades,a threefold increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes(T2D)has placed a heavy burden on the health-care system and society.Previous studies have shown correlations between obesity,T2D,and neurodegenera-tive diseases,including dementia.It is imperative to further understand the relation-ship between obesity,T2D,and cognitive deficits.Methods:This investigation tested and evaluated the cognitive impact of obesity and T2D induced by high-fat diet(HFD)and the effect of the host genetic background on the severity of cognitive decline caused by obesity and T2D in collaborative cross(CC)mice.The CC mice are a genetically diverse panel derived from eight inbred strains.Results:Our findings demonstrated significant variations in the recorded phenotypes across different CC lines compared to the reference mouse line,C57BL/6J.CC037 line exhibited a substantial increase in body weight on HFD,whereas line CC005 ex-hibited differing responses based on sex.Glucose tolerance tests revealed significant variations,with some lines like CC005 showing a marked increase in area under the curve(AUC)values on HFD.Organ weights,including brain,spleen,liver,and kidney,varied significantly among the lines and sexes in response to HFD.Behavioral tests using the Morris water maze indicated that cognitive performance was differentially affected by diet and genetic background.Conclusions:Our study establishes a foundation for future quantitative trait loci map-ping using CC lines and identifying genes underlying the comorbidity of Alzheimer's disease(AD),caused by obesity and T2D.The genetic components may offer new tools for early prediction and prevention.展开更多
In this study,to better decide the effect of coal seam dip angle upon the dynamic change of the crossfusion in gas transport and storage areas during the progress of working face in the high gas thick coal seam,a two-...In this study,to better decide the effect of coal seam dip angle upon the dynamic change of the crossfusion in gas transport and storage areas during the progress of working face in the high gas thick coal seam,a two-dimensional physical simulation experiment regarded as the theoretical research was conducted to properly explore the variation law of overburden fracture.The results demonstrated that the boundary of the gas transport zone was located in the region of fracture separation.The boundary of the gas storage area was located in the abrupt penetration zone.Also,according to the information theory,the state of the gas transport and storage areas was determined by the changing trend of the fracture rate and fracture entropy.The mathematical representation model of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was established.The criteria upon which the regional location of the gas transport area and gas storage area can be based were put forward.The cross-fusion evolution process of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was revealed as well.The research results could provide guidance for realising directional and accurate gas extraction.展开更多
In response to the scarcity of infrared aircraft samples and the tendency of traditional deep learning to overfit,a few-shot infrared aircraft classification method based on cross-correlation networks is proposed.This...In response to the scarcity of infrared aircraft samples and the tendency of traditional deep learning to overfit,a few-shot infrared aircraft classification method based on cross-correlation networks is proposed.This method combines two core modules:a simple parameter-free self-attention and cross-attention.By analyzing the self-correlation and cross-correlation between support images and query images,it achieves effective classification of infrared aircraft under few-shot conditions.The proposed cross-correlation network integrates these two modules and is trained in an end-to-end manner.The simple parameter-free self-attention is responsible for extracting the internal structure of the image while the cross-attention can calculate the cross-correlation between images further extracting and fusing the features between images.Compared with existing few-shot infrared target classification models,this model focuses on the geometric structure and thermal texture information of infrared images by modeling the semantic relevance between the features of the support set and query set,thus better attending to the target objects.Experimental results show that this method outperforms existing infrared aircraft classification methods in various classification tasks,with the highest classification accuracy improvement exceeding 3%.In addition,ablation experiments and comparative experiments also prove the effectiveness of the method.展开更多
Determining the crossing number of a given graph is NP-complete. The cycle of length m is denoted by Cm = v1v2…vmv1. G^((1))_(m) (m ≥ 5) is the graph obtained from Cm by adding two edges v1v3 and vlvl+2 (3 ≤ l ≤ m...Determining the crossing number of a given graph is NP-complete. The cycle of length m is denoted by Cm = v1v2…vmv1. G^((1))_(m) (m ≥ 5) is the graph obtained from Cm by adding two edges v1v3 and vlvl+2 (3 ≤ l ≤ m−2), G^((2))m (m ≥ 4) is the graph obtained from Cm by adding two edges v1v3 and v2v4. The famous Zarankiewicz’s conjecture on the crossing number of the complete bipartite graph Km,n states that cr(Km,n)=Z(m,n)=[m/2][m-1/2][n/2[n-1/2].Based on Zarankiewicz’s conjecture, a natural problem is to study the change in the crossingnumber of the graphs obtained from the complete bipartite graph by adding certain edge sets.If Zarankiewicz’s conjecture is true, this paper proves that cr(G^((1))_(m)+Kn)=Z(m,n)+2[n/2] and cr(G^((2))_(m)+Kn)=Z(m,n)+n.展开更多
Gold Cross,a Thai company specializing in herbal oils,has long combined Thailand’s traditional medicine with modern technology to deliver highquality health products.Invited by the China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO),the head o...Gold Cross,a Thai company specializing in herbal oils,has long combined Thailand’s traditional medicine with modern technology to deliver highquality health products.Invited by the China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO),the head of Gold Cross arrived at the exhibition hall with a mix of anticipation and slight anxiety and the company’s signature product in tow—Gold Cross yellow oil.Made with a unique Golden Cross traditional formula and infused with natural herbal extracts,the oil relieves muscle aches,insect bites,and dizziness.In Thailand,it is a household name and widely regarded as an all-purpose herbal remedy.At the expo booth,a Chinese buyer was pleasantly surprised after trying it.展开更多
Here,we report the spin-orbit state-resolved differential cross sections(DCSs)for the prototype barrierless reaction S(^(1)D)+HD.Both product channels,namely H+SD(^(2)Π_(3/2,1/2))and D+SH(^(2)Π_(3/2,1/2)),were measu...Here,we report the spin-orbit state-resolved differential cross sections(DCSs)for the prototype barrierless reaction S(^(1)D)+HD.Both product channels,namely H+SD(^(2)Π_(3/2,1/2))and D+SH(^(2)Π_(3/2,1/2)),were measured by high-resolution crossed molecular beam experiments.The DCSs of the two product channels show an overall forward-backward symmetry,in accordance with statistical model predictions.However,the DCSs for different spin-orbit manifolds show different preferences in forward or backward scattering directions at the same collision energies.This study reveals that,even though the title reaction proceeds via the long-lived complex mechanism,the spin-orbit coupling effects in the product channels play an important role in the reaction process.展开更多
The demand for enhanced optical properties in advanced fluorescence technologies has driven research into the structure-property relationship of fluorophores.In this paper,we use naphthalene fluorophores Na DC-Aze and...The demand for enhanced optical properties in advanced fluorescence technologies has driven research into the structure-property relationship of fluorophores.In this paper,we use naphthalene fluorophores Na DC-Aze and PhDO-Aze as a case study to emphasize the pivotal role of cross conjugation in tuning the optical structure-property relationship.Na DC-Aze and PhDO-Aze,formed by hybridizing two distinct conjugated systems in a single naphthalene molecule,exhibit spectral characteristics from both conjugated systems.Experimental data and theoretical calculations demonstrate the coexistence of two electron-delocalization systems in a cross-conjugation manner in both Na DC-Aze and PhDO-Aze.The cross-conjugation fluorophores exhibit high brightness,large Stokes shift,and a broad absorption wavelength range by combining distinct spectral properties from its parent fluorophores.These spectral properties will be advantageous for certain applications(i.e.,panchromatic absorption in organic solar cells,and fluorophores compatible with a wide range of excitation wavelengths).展开更多
Flume experiments play a pivotal role in studying wave propagation,with wave elements typically assumed to remain constant in the perpendicular direction.However,evident cross wave phenomena were observed within flume...Flume experiments play a pivotal role in studying wave propagation,with wave elements typically assumed to remain constant in the perpendicular direction.However,evident cross wave phenomena were observed within flumes under certain conditions.This paper presents new analytical solutions for both primary and cross waves on double shoals in a flume via linear shallow-water equations,which may be used to idealize dynamic experimental configurations of coral reefs.The primary waves on double shoals are described by the associated Legendre functions,whereas the ultimate solutions are derived by considering the incident and reflected waves in front of a bathymetry and the transmitted waves positioned behind it.The effects of the angular frequency and topographic parameters on the primary waves are subsequently analyzed.Cross waves on double shoals constitute a type of topographically trapped wave whose solutions are formulated by combining the first and second types of the associated Legendre functions.The angular frequency is not only determined by the wavenumber but also influenced by the topographic parameters.Numerical experiments are conducted to investigate the generation mechanism of cross waves.The consistency between the numerical results and analytical solutions confirms the validity of the new analytical framework of cross waves on double shoals.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)alloys are usually subjected to torsion deformation during processing or manufacturing.However,the torsional behavior remains underexplored at the atomic level compared to uniaxial deformation.In this wor...Magnesium(Mg)alloys are usually subjected to torsion deformation during processing or manufacturing.However,the torsional behavior remains underexplored at the atomic level compared to uniaxial deformation.In this work,atomistic simulations are employed to understand the deformation mechanism during torsion around <1010>and<1120>axes of Mg.We reveal that the onset of plasticity occurs near the surface due to stress-gradient effect and the deformation mechanisms are highly dependent on torsion axis.Specifically,the prismatic and basal slip dominate torsion around[1120]axis.During torsion around[1010]axis,{1121}twinning can be activated,whereas{1011}twinning is formed due to local stress but detwinned eventually.Moreover,extensive cross slip and interactions between basal and prismatic dislocations are observed and the associated mechanisms are discussed.These novel atomic-scale insights provide deeper understanding of the plastic deformation mechanisms of Mg under torsional loading.展开更多
Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whethe...Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.展开更多
Cross roadway collapses are a common occurrence in underground mining operations.While the influence of mining blasts on the stability of surrounding rock is acknowledged,the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately ...Cross roadway collapses are a common occurrence in underground mining operations.While the influence of mining blasts on the stability of surrounding rock is acknowledged,the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately understood.This study investigates the characteristics and mechanisms of collapse in a shallow buried cross roadway subjected to mining blast disturbances,drawing insights from an engineering project in Anshan City,Northeast China.A strain-softening model based on unified strength theory was developed to effectively calculate and analyze the loosened zone thickness and surrounding rock displacement.The PFC3D-FLAC3D coupling method was employed to clarify the concentrated collapse area within the cross roadway,providing insight into the collapse mechanism through a cross-sectional model of the concentrated region.Results demonstrate that 50%of the cross roadway collapsed following the mining blast.Subsidence at the intersection was approximately one-fifth(0.66 m)of cross roadway’s net height,exceeding subsidence in other areas by 1.3.Under the action of repeated mining blasting,the cross section of the connection roadway forms a semi-elliptical high tensile stress zone.After the cumulative damage of the surrounding rock of the connection roadway exceeds the ultimate yield strength,the cumulative stress release causes the tensile failure of the surrounding rock.The plastic zone of the connecting roadway expands to three times of the initial,and continues to develop.The surrounding rock on both sides experienced tensile stress,cumulative stress release,and the vertical propagation of tensile cracks.展开更多
Vanadium phosphorus oxide(VPO)catalyst is a promising candidate for the condensation reaction of formaldehyde(FA)and acetic acid(HAc)to produce acrylic acid(AA).However,the complexity of the active phases and their dy...Vanadium phosphorus oxide(VPO)catalyst is a promising candidate for the condensation reaction of formaldehyde(FA)and acetic acid(HAc)to produce acrylic acid(AA).However,the complexity of the active phases and their dynamic interconversion under redox conditions has led to controversies regarding the actual active phase in this reaction.To address this,this study systematically investigates the phase transition and underlying mechanism of VPO catalysts under reaction conditions.X-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns,Raman spectra,transmission electron microscopy images and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy collectively demonstrated that the V^(4+)phase(VO)_(2)P_(2)O_(7)retained the bulk phase structure throughout the reaction,with only minor surface phase transition observed.In contrast,the V^(5+)phase underwent reduction to other phases in both bulk and surface regions.Specifically,theδ-VOPO_(4)phase rapidly transformed into theαII-VOPO_(4)phase,which could reversibly convert into the R1-VOHPO_(4)phase(V^(4+)).Controlled variable experiments,H_(2)-temperature programmed reduction and in-situ XRD experiments in a hydrogen atmosphere further demonstrated that these phase transitions were primarily attributed to the loss of lattice oxygen.The presence of V^(4+)phase in VPO catalysts enhanced the selectivity of acrylic acid,while the existence of V^(5+)phase promoted the activation of acetic acid.This work elucidates the redox-driven phase evolution of VPO catalysts and offers valuable insights for designing efficient catalysts for FA-HAc cross-condensation by balancing phase stability and activity.展开更多
Gold,unlike other transition metals such as Pd,Ni,and Cu,offers unique reactivity profiles and has emerged as an attractive area of research in organic chemistry over the last two decades.Initially,gold catalysts were...Gold,unlike other transition metals such as Pd,Ni,and Cu,offers unique reactivity profiles and has emerged as an attractive area of research in organic chemistry over the last two decades.Initially,gold catalysts were widely used for theπ-activation of unsaturated carbon−carbon bonds,particularly alkynes.Moreover,they exhibit favorable functional-group compatibility,good biocompatibility,and,generally,gold-catalyzed reactions are not sensitive to air or water.展开更多
Swing nose crossings(SNXs)have been widely used in heavy haul railways to create a smoother load transfer and hence reduced impact load.However,the current design of SNXs hasn’t been fully examined under heavy haul o...Swing nose crossings(SNXs)have been widely used in heavy haul railways to create a smoother load transfer and hence reduced impact load.However,the current design of SNXs hasn’t been fully examined under heavy haul operating conditions.Additionally,maintenance guidelines for SNX wear-related issues in Australian heavy haul railways are relatively lacking.As such,this study aims to investigate the dynamic response of the wheel-rail contact and analyse the wear performance of an SNX currently used in Australian heavy haul railways.Dynamic implicit-explicit finite element analysis was conducted to simulate the wheel-rail contact along the SNX.The distribution of the wear intensity over the SNX was identified by using a local contact-based wear model.The influence of various scenarios on wear was also explored.The results verify the improved dynamic performance of the SNX,as the increased contact force after load transfer remains below 1.2 times the static load.The findings also indicate that the decrease in relative height and increase in nose rail inclination result in greater wear on the nose rail.Notably,the SNX considered in the current study exhibits better wear performance when used with moderately worn wheels.展开更多
Radar cross section(RCS)plays a critical role in modeling target scattering characteristics and enhancing the precision of target detection and localization in integrated sensing and communication(ISAC)systems.This pa...Radar cross section(RCS)plays a critical role in modeling target scattering characteristics and enhancing the precision of target detection and localization in integrated sensing and communication(ISAC)systems.This paper investigates the human body RCS at 26 GHz via multiangle channel measurements under different clothing conditions.Based on calibrated electromagnetic(EM)parameters,the RCS characteristics of the human body in far-field conditions are analyzed using ray-tracing(RT)simulations.Some suggestions for the design of ISAC systems are also discussed.The results provide a solid theoretical foundation and practical reference for the modeling of target scattering characteristics for ISAC channels.展开更多
Ten years ago,Drolma-then selling facial masks on the streets of Lhasa-could hardly have imagined that the"Tibetan medicinal facial mask"sheand her partner were developing would one day appear in the central...Ten years ago,Drolma-then selling facial masks on the streets of Lhasa-could hardly have imagined that the"Tibetan medicinal facial mask"sheand her partner were developing would one day appear in the central exhibition hall of an international showcase.展开更多
Convolutional neural network(CNN)with the encoder-decoder structure is popular in medical image segmentation due to its excellent local feature extraction ability but it faces limitations in capturing the global featu...Convolutional neural network(CNN)with the encoder-decoder structure is popular in medical image segmentation due to its excellent local feature extraction ability but it faces limitations in capturing the global feature.The transformer can extract the global information well but adapting it to small medical datasets is challenging and its computational complexity can be heavy.In this work,a serial and parallel network is proposed for the accurate 3D medical image segmentation by combining CNN and transformer and promoting feature interactions across various semantic levels.The core components of the proposed method include the cross window self-attention based transformer(CWST)and multi-scale local enhanced(MLE)modules.The CWST module enhances the global context understanding by partitioning 3D images into non-overlapping windows and calculating sparse global attention between windows.The MLE module selectively fuses features by computing the voxel attention between different branch features,and uses convolution to strengthen the dense local information.The experiments on the prostate,atrium,and pancreas MR/CT image datasets consistently demonstrate the advantage of the proposed method over six popular segmentation models in both qualitative evaluation and quantitative indexes such as dice similarity coefficient,Intersection over Union,95%Hausdorff distance and average symmetric surface distance.展开更多
文摘Background:Over the past few decades,a threefold increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes(T2D)has placed a heavy burden on the health-care system and society.Previous studies have shown correlations between obesity,T2D,and neurodegenera-tive diseases,including dementia.It is imperative to further understand the relation-ship between obesity,T2D,and cognitive deficits.Methods:This investigation tested and evaluated the cognitive impact of obesity and T2D induced by high-fat diet(HFD)and the effect of the host genetic background on the severity of cognitive decline caused by obesity and T2D in collaborative cross(CC)mice.The CC mice are a genetically diverse panel derived from eight inbred strains.Results:Our findings demonstrated significant variations in the recorded phenotypes across different CC lines compared to the reference mouse line,C57BL/6J.CC037 line exhibited a substantial increase in body weight on HFD,whereas line CC005 ex-hibited differing responses based on sex.Glucose tolerance tests revealed significant variations,with some lines like CC005 showing a marked increase in area under the curve(AUC)values on HFD.Organ weights,including brain,spleen,liver,and kidney,varied significantly among the lines and sexes in response to HFD.Behavioral tests using the Morris water maze indicated that cognitive performance was differentially affected by diet and genetic background.Conclusions:Our study establishes a foundation for future quantitative trait loci map-ping using CC lines and identifying genes underlying the comorbidity of Alzheimer's disease(AD),caused by obesity and T2D.The genetic components may offer new tools for early prediction and prevention.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.5217-4205)Shaanxi Provincial Outstanding Youth Science Fund Project(No.2023-JC-JQ-40)+4 种基金National Key Research and Development Project(No.2023YFC3009004)Key Project of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education(No.22JY040)Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Key Research and Development Task Special Project(No.2022B01034-3)Key Laboratory of Green Coal Mining in Xinjiang,Ministry of Education(No.KLXGY-KA2404)Shaanxi Provincial Key Research and Development Task General Project(No.2024GX–YBXM-490)。
文摘In this study,to better decide the effect of coal seam dip angle upon the dynamic change of the crossfusion in gas transport and storage areas during the progress of working face in the high gas thick coal seam,a two-dimensional physical simulation experiment regarded as the theoretical research was conducted to properly explore the variation law of overburden fracture.The results demonstrated that the boundary of the gas transport zone was located in the region of fracture separation.The boundary of the gas storage area was located in the abrupt penetration zone.Also,according to the information theory,the state of the gas transport and storage areas was determined by the changing trend of the fracture rate and fracture entropy.The mathematical representation model of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was established.The criteria upon which the regional location of the gas transport area and gas storage area can be based were put forward.The cross-fusion evolution process of the dip effect in gas transport and storage areas was revealed as well.The research results could provide guidance for realising directional and accurate gas extraction.
基金Supported by the National Pre-research Program during the 14th Five-Year Plan(514010405)。
文摘In response to the scarcity of infrared aircraft samples and the tendency of traditional deep learning to overfit,a few-shot infrared aircraft classification method based on cross-correlation networks is proposed.This method combines two core modules:a simple parameter-free self-attention and cross-attention.By analyzing the self-correlation and cross-correlation between support images and query images,it achieves effective classification of infrared aircraft under few-shot conditions.The proposed cross-correlation network integrates these two modules and is trained in an end-to-end manner.The simple parameter-free self-attention is responsible for extracting the internal structure of the image while the cross-attention can calculate the cross-correlation between images further extracting and fusing the features between images.Compared with existing few-shot infrared target classification models,this model focuses on the geometric structure and thermal texture information of infrared images by modeling the semantic relevance between the features of the support set and query set,thus better attending to the target objects.Experimental results show that this method outperforms existing infrared aircraft classification methods in various classification tasks,with the highest classification accuracy improvement exceeding 3%.In addition,ablation experiments and comparative experiments also prove the effectiveness of the method.
基金Supported by Changsha Natural Science Foundation(No.kq2208001)the Key Project Funded by Hunan Provincial Department of Education(No.21A0590)。
文摘Determining the crossing number of a given graph is NP-complete. The cycle of length m is denoted by Cm = v1v2…vmv1. G^((1))_(m) (m ≥ 5) is the graph obtained from Cm by adding two edges v1v3 and vlvl+2 (3 ≤ l ≤ m−2), G^((2))m (m ≥ 4) is the graph obtained from Cm by adding two edges v1v3 and v2v4. The famous Zarankiewicz’s conjecture on the crossing number of the complete bipartite graph Km,n states that cr(Km,n)=Z(m,n)=[m/2][m-1/2][n/2[n-1/2].Based on Zarankiewicz’s conjecture, a natural problem is to study the change in the crossingnumber of the graphs obtained from the complete bipartite graph by adding certain edge sets.If Zarankiewicz’s conjecture is true, this paper proves that cr(G^((1))_(m)+Kn)=Z(m,n)+2[n/2] and cr(G^((2))_(m)+Kn)=Z(m,n)+n.
文摘Gold Cross,a Thai company specializing in herbal oils,has long combined Thailand’s traditional medicine with modern technology to deliver highquality health products.Invited by the China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO),the head of Gold Cross arrived at the exhibition hall with a mix of anticipation and slight anxiety and the company’s signature product in tow—Gold Cross yellow oil.Made with a unique Golden Cross traditional formula and infused with natural herbal extracts,the oil relieves muscle aches,insect bites,and dizziness.In Thailand,it is a household name and widely regarded as an all-purpose herbal remedy.At the expo booth,a Chinese buyer was pleasantly surprised after trying it.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92476207,22288201)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XBD0970202)+2 种基金the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(No.2021ZD0303300)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Committee(No.20220814164755002)the Guangdong Innovative&Entrepreneurial Research Team Program(Nos.2019ZT08L455,2019JC01X091).
文摘Here,we report the spin-orbit state-resolved differential cross sections(DCSs)for the prototype barrierless reaction S(^(1)D)+HD.Both product channels,namely H+SD(^(2)Π_(3/2,1/2))and D+SH(^(2)Π_(3/2,1/2)),were measured by high-resolution crossed molecular beam experiments.The DCSs of the two product channels show an overall forward-backward symmetry,in accordance with statistical model predictions.However,the DCSs for different spin-orbit manifolds show different preferences in forward or backward scattering directions at the same collision energies.This study reveals that,even though the title reaction proceeds via the long-lived complex mechanism,the spin-orbit coupling effects in the product channels play an important role in the reaction process.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22225806,22078314,21908216,22378385)Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics(Nos.DICPI202142,DICPI202436)+1 种基金Agency for Science,Technology and Research(No.A*STAR,Singapore)under its Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Program(No.A2083c0051)SUTD Kickstarter Initiative(No.SKI 2021_03_10)。
文摘The demand for enhanced optical properties in advanced fluorescence technologies has driven research into the structure-property relationship of fluorophores.In this paper,we use naphthalene fluorophores Na DC-Aze and PhDO-Aze as a case study to emphasize the pivotal role of cross conjugation in tuning the optical structure-property relationship.Na DC-Aze and PhDO-Aze,formed by hybridizing two distinct conjugated systems in a single naphthalene molecule,exhibit spectral characteristics from both conjugated systems.Experimental data and theoretical calculations demonstrate the coexistence of two electron-delocalization systems in a cross-conjugation manner in both Na DC-Aze and PhDO-Aze.The cross-conjugation fluorophores exhibit high brightness,large Stokes shift,and a broad absorption wavelength range by combining distinct spectral properties from its parent fluorophores.These spectral properties will be advantageous for certain applications(i.e.,panchromatic absorption in organic solar cells,and fluorophores compatible with a wide range of excitation wavelengths).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52071128)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Basic Research Program (Grant No. BK20220082)
文摘Flume experiments play a pivotal role in studying wave propagation,with wave elements typically assumed to remain constant in the perpendicular direction.However,evident cross wave phenomena were observed within flumes under certain conditions.This paper presents new analytical solutions for both primary and cross waves on double shoals in a flume via linear shallow-water equations,which may be used to idealize dynamic experimental configurations of coral reefs.The primary waves on double shoals are described by the associated Legendre functions,whereas the ultimate solutions are derived by considering the incident and reflected waves in front of a bathymetry and the transmitted waves positioned behind it.The effects of the angular frequency and topographic parameters on the primary waves are subsequently analyzed.Cross waves on double shoals constitute a type of topographically trapped wave whose solutions are formulated by combining the first and second types of the associated Legendre functions.The angular frequency is not only determined by the wavenumber but also influenced by the topographic parameters.Numerical experiments are conducted to investigate the generation mechanism of cross waves.The consistency between the numerical results and analytical solutions confirms the validity of the new analytical framework of cross waves on double shoals.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China—Excellent Young Scientists Fund(Overseas)Partial support came from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Jilin University.
文摘Magnesium(Mg)alloys are usually subjected to torsion deformation during processing or manufacturing.However,the torsional behavior remains underexplored at the atomic level compared to uniaxial deformation.In this work,atomistic simulations are employed to understand the deformation mechanism during torsion around <1010>and<1120>axes of Mg.We reveal that the onset of plasticity occurs near the surface due to stress-gradient effect and the deformation mechanisms are highly dependent on torsion axis.Specifically,the prismatic and basal slip dominate torsion around[1120]axis.During torsion around[1010]axis,{1121}twinning can be activated,whereas{1011}twinning is formed due to local stress but detwinned eventually.Moreover,extensive cross slip and interactions between basal and prismatic dislocations are observed and the associated mechanisms are discussed.These novel atomic-scale insights provide deeper understanding of the plastic deformation mechanisms of Mg under torsional loading.
文摘Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.
基金This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51974187)Intelligent Mine Blasting and Innovative Technology Platform Construction(LJ232410146045)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2203173).
文摘Cross roadway collapses are a common occurrence in underground mining operations.While the influence of mining blasts on the stability of surrounding rock is acknowledged,the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately understood.This study investigates the characteristics and mechanisms of collapse in a shallow buried cross roadway subjected to mining blast disturbances,drawing insights from an engineering project in Anshan City,Northeast China.A strain-softening model based on unified strength theory was developed to effectively calculate and analyze the loosened zone thickness and surrounding rock displacement.The PFC3D-FLAC3D coupling method was employed to clarify the concentrated collapse area within the cross roadway,providing insight into the collapse mechanism through a cross-sectional model of the concentrated region.Results demonstrate that 50%of the cross roadway collapsed following the mining blast.Subsidence at the intersection was approximately one-fifth(0.66 m)of cross roadway’s net height,exceeding subsidence in other areas by 1.3.Under the action of repeated mining blasting,the cross section of the connection roadway forms a semi-elliptical high tensile stress zone.After the cumulative damage of the surrounding rock of the connection roadway exceeds the ultimate yield strength,the cumulative stress release causes the tensile failure of the surrounding rock.The plastic zone of the connecting roadway expands to three times of the initial,and continues to develop.The surrounding rock on both sides experienced tensile stress,cumulative stress release,and the vertical propagation of tensile cracks.
文摘Vanadium phosphorus oxide(VPO)catalyst is a promising candidate for the condensation reaction of formaldehyde(FA)and acetic acid(HAc)to produce acrylic acid(AA).However,the complexity of the active phases and their dynamic interconversion under redox conditions has led to controversies regarding the actual active phase in this reaction.To address this,this study systematically investigates the phase transition and underlying mechanism of VPO catalysts under reaction conditions.X-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns,Raman spectra,transmission electron microscopy images and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy collectively demonstrated that the V^(4+)phase(VO)_(2)P_(2)O_(7)retained the bulk phase structure throughout the reaction,with only minor surface phase transition observed.In contrast,the V^(5+)phase underwent reduction to other phases in both bulk and surface regions.Specifically,theδ-VOPO_(4)phase rapidly transformed into theαII-VOPO_(4)phase,which could reversibly convert into the R1-VOHPO_(4)phase(V^(4+)).Controlled variable experiments,H_(2)-temperature programmed reduction and in-situ XRD experiments in a hydrogen atmosphere further demonstrated that these phase transitions were primarily attributed to the loss of lattice oxygen.The presence of V^(4+)phase in VPO catalysts enhanced the selectivity of acrylic acid,while the existence of V^(5+)phase promoted the activation of acetic acid.This work elucidates the redox-driven phase evolution of VPO catalysts and offers valuable insights for designing efficient catalysts for FA-HAc cross-condensation by balancing phase stability and activity.
文摘Gold,unlike other transition metals such as Pd,Ni,and Cu,offers unique reactivity profiles and has emerged as an attractive area of research in organic chemistry over the last two decades.Initially,gold catalysts were widely used for theπ-activation of unsaturated carbon−carbon bonds,particularly alkynes.Moreover,they exhibit favorable functional-group compatibility,good biocompatibility,and,generally,gold-catalyzed reactions are not sensitive to air or water.
基金supported by Australia Research Council through the Linkage Project(Grant No.LP200100110).
文摘Swing nose crossings(SNXs)have been widely used in heavy haul railways to create a smoother load transfer and hence reduced impact load.However,the current design of SNXs hasn’t been fully examined under heavy haul operating conditions.Additionally,maintenance guidelines for SNX wear-related issues in Australian heavy haul railways are relatively lacking.As such,this study aims to investigate the dynamic response of the wheel-rail contact and analyse the wear performance of an SNX currently used in Australian heavy haul railways.Dynamic implicit-explicit finite element analysis was conducted to simulate the wheel-rail contact along the SNX.The distribution of the wear intensity over the SNX was identified by using a local contact-based wear model.The influence of various scenarios on wear was also explored.The results verify the improved dynamic performance of the SNX,as the increased contact force after load transfer remains below 1.2 times the static load.The findings also indicate that the decrease in relative height and increase in nose rail inclination result in greater wear on the nose rail.Notably,the SNX considered in the current study exhibits better wear performance when used with moderately worn wheels.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.62271043Ministry of Education of China under Grant No.8091B032123Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant No.L212029。
文摘Radar cross section(RCS)plays a critical role in modeling target scattering characteristics and enhancing the precision of target detection and localization in integrated sensing and communication(ISAC)systems.This paper investigates the human body RCS at 26 GHz via multiangle channel measurements under different clothing conditions.Based on calibrated electromagnetic(EM)parameters,the RCS characteristics of the human body in far-field conditions are analyzed using ray-tracing(RT)simulations.Some suggestions for the design of ISAC systems are also discussed.The results provide a solid theoretical foundation and practical reference for the modeling of target scattering characteristics for ISAC channels.
文摘Ten years ago,Drolma-then selling facial masks on the streets of Lhasa-could hardly have imagined that the"Tibetan medicinal facial mask"sheand her partner were developing would one day appear in the central exhibition hall of an international showcase.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2018YFE0206900China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,Grant/Award Number:2023M731204+2 种基金The Open Project of Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation of Ultrasound Surgical Equipment of National Medical Products Administration,Grant/Award Number:SMDTKL-2023-1-01The Hubei Province Key Research and Development Project,Grant/Award Number:2023BCB007CAAI-Huawei MindSpore Open Fund。
文摘Convolutional neural network(CNN)with the encoder-decoder structure is popular in medical image segmentation due to its excellent local feature extraction ability but it faces limitations in capturing the global feature.The transformer can extract the global information well but adapting it to small medical datasets is challenging and its computational complexity can be heavy.In this work,a serial and parallel network is proposed for the accurate 3D medical image segmentation by combining CNN and transformer and promoting feature interactions across various semantic levels.The core components of the proposed method include the cross window self-attention based transformer(CWST)and multi-scale local enhanced(MLE)modules.The CWST module enhances the global context understanding by partitioning 3D images into non-overlapping windows and calculating sparse global attention between windows.The MLE module selectively fuses features by computing the voxel attention between different branch features,and uses convolution to strengthen the dense local information.The experiments on the prostate,atrium,and pancreas MR/CT image datasets consistently demonstrate the advantage of the proposed method over six popular segmentation models in both qualitative evaluation and quantitative indexes such as dice similarity coefficient,Intersection over Union,95%Hausdorff distance and average symmetric surface distance.
