Dual-function communication radar systems use common Radio Frequency(RF)signals are used for both communication and detection.For better compatibility with existing communication systems,we adopt Multiple-Input Multip...Dual-function communication radar systems use common Radio Frequency(RF)signals are used for both communication and detection.For better compatibility with existing communication systems,we adopt Multiple-Input Multiple-Output(MIMO)Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing(OFDM)signals as integrated signals and investigate the estimation performance of MIMO-OFDM signals.First,we analyze the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound(CRLB)of parameter estimation.Then,the transmit powers over different subcarriers are optimized to achieve the best tradeoff between the transmission rate and the estimation performance.Finally,we propose a more accurate estimation method that uses Canonical Polyadic Decomposition(CPD)of the third-order tensor to obtain the parameter matrices.Due to the characteristic of the column structure of the parameter matrices,we only need to use DFT/IDFT to recover the parameters of multiple targets.The simulation results show that tensor-based estimation method can achieve a performance close to CRLB,and the estimation performance can be improved by optimizing the transmit powers.展开更多
Wireless capsule endoscopy(WCE)has the potential to fully replace conventional wired counterparts for its low invasiveness.Recent studies have attempted to expand the functions of capsules toward this goal.However,lim...Wireless capsule endoscopy(WCE)has the potential to fully replace conventional wired counterparts for its low invasiveness.Recent studies have attempted to expand the functions of capsules toward this goal.However,limitations in space and energy supply have resulted in the inability to perform multiple diagnostic and treatment tasks using a single capsule.In this study,we developed a dual-functional capsule robot(DFCR)for drug delivery and tissue biopsy based on magnetic torsion spring technology.The delivery module was shown to rotate the push rod with a thrust of 894 mN to release approximately 0.3 mL of semisolid drug.The biopsy module used a built-in blade to cut tissue with a shear stress of 22.87 MPa,producing a sample of approximately 1.8 mm3.Additionally,a five-degree-of-freedom permanent magnet drive system was developed.By adjusting the strength of the unidirectional magnetic field generated by an external magnet,the capsule can be wirelessly controlled to sequentially trigger the two functions.Ex vivo tests on porcine stomachs confirmed the feasibility of the prototype capsule(12 mm in diameter and 45 mm in length)in active movement,medication,and tissue biopsy.The newly developed DFCR further expands the clinical application prospects of WCE robots in minimally invasive surgery.展开更多
In this paper,we investigate an reconfigurable intelligent surface-aided Integrated Sensing And Communication(ISAC)system.Our objective is to maximize the achievable sum rate of the multi-antenna communication users t...In this paper,we investigate an reconfigurable intelligent surface-aided Integrated Sensing And Communication(ISAC)system.Our objective is to maximize the achievable sum rate of the multi-antenna communication users through the joint active and passive beamforming.Specifically,the weighted minimum mean-square error method is first used to reformulate the original problem into an equivalent one.Then,we utilize an alternating optimization algorithm to decouple the optimization variables and decompose this challenging problem into two subproblems.Given reflecting coefficients,a penalty-based algorithm is utilized to deal with the non-convex radar Signal-to-Noise Ratio(SNR)constraints.For the given beamforming matrix of the base station,we apply majorization-minimization to transform the problem into a Quadratic Constraint Quadratic Programming(QCQP)problem,which is ultimately solved using a Semi-Definite Relaxation(SDR)based algorithm.Simulation results illustrate the advantage of deploying reconfigurable intelligent surface in the considered multi-user MultipleInput Multiple-Output(MIMO)ISAC systems.展开更多
Photocatalytic water splitting is a promising way to produce H_(2),a green and clean energy source.However,efficient H_(2) production typically relies on the addition of electron donors,such as alcohols and acids,whic...Photocatalytic water splitting is a promising way to produce H_(2),a green and clean energy source.However,efficient H_(2) production typically relies on the addition of electron donors,such as alcohols and acids,which are neither environmentally friendly nor cost-effective.Recently,we have witnessed a surge of studies in coupling photocatalytic H_(2) evolution with organic pollutant oxidation,which significantly promotes charge separation and improves the overall photocatalytic efficiency.It is thus an opportune time to critically assess the recent literature concerning dual-functional photocatalytic systems and provide perspectives for its future development.In this minireview,we begin with the working principles and requirements for synergistic photocatalytic systems.We then summarize and critically discuss the recent advances in photocatalytic H_(2) production and the degradation of various organic pollutants,including antibiotics,dyes,and phenols.Finally,we discuss the current challenges and suggest future directions for this field.展开更多
The development of an efficient dual-function catalytic-sorption system,which seamlessly integrates reaction and separation into a single step for extractant-free systems,represents a transformative advancement in oxi...The development of an efficient dual-function catalytic-sorption system,which seamlessly integrates reaction and separation into a single step for extractant-free systems,represents a transformative advancement in oxidative desulfurization(ODS)process.In this work,we introduce a novel dualfunction amphiphilic biochar(Mo/CBC)catalyst,functionalized with MoO_(3-x)featuring abundant oxygen vacancies,for highly effective extractant-free ODS.The polarity of the biochar was precisely tailored by varying the amount of KOH,leading to the creation of amphiphilic carriers.Subsequent ball milling facilitated the successful loading of MoO_(3-x)onto the biochar surface via an impregnation-calcination route leveraging carbon reduction,resulting in the synthesis of amphiphilic Mo/CBC catalysts.The amphiphilic nature of these catalysts ensures their stable dispersion within the oil phase,while also facilitating their interaction with the oxidant H2O2 and the adsorption of sulfur-containing oxidation products.Characterization techniques,including EPR,XPS,and in situ XRD,verified the existence of abundant oxygen vacancies obtained by carbon reduction on the amphiphilic Mo/CBC catalysts,which significantly boosted their activity in an extractant-free ODs system.Remarkably,the amphiphilic Mo/CBC catalyst displayed exceptional catalytic performance,achieving a desulfurization efficiency of 99.6%in just 10 min without extraction solvent.DFT theoretical calculations further revealed that H_(2)O_(2)readily dissociates into two OH radicals on the O_(vac)-MoO_(3),overcoming a low energy barrier.This process was identified as a key contributor to the catalyst's outstanding ODS performance.Furthermore,other biochar sources,such as rice straw,bamboo,rapeseed oil cake,and walnut oil cake,were investigated to produce Mo-based amphiphilic biochar catalysts,which all showed excellent desulfurization performance.This work establishes a versatile and highly efficient dual-function catalytic-sorption system by designing amphiphilic biochar catalysts enriched with oxygen vacancies,paving the way for the development of universally applicable ODS catalysts for industrial applications.展开更多
Herein,the Nd@g-C_(3)N_(4) dual-functional photocatalysis enabled fluoroalkylative heteroarylation of alkenes with R_(f)SO_(2)Cl under visible-light and ultrasound conditions was firstly reported.The photogenerated el...Herein,the Nd@g-C_(3)N_(4) dual-functional photocatalysis enabled fluoroalkylative heteroarylation of alkenes with R_(f)SO_(2)Cl under visible-light and ultrasound conditions was firstly reported.The photogenerated electron-driven reductive production of fluoroalkyl radical paired with photogenerated hole-driven oxidative production of chloride radical resulted in the full utilization of photogenerated carrier for bond formation.A wide range of N-heteroarenes,alkenes and R_(f)SO_(2)Cl,were well compatible for this reaction to access valuable fluoroalkylated N-heteroarenes with diverse structural features.The antitumor potential of synthesized fluoroalkylated N-heterocycles against Glioma 261 cells was evaluated by CCK8 assay.Notably,compound 4 aka demonstrated remarkable efficacy,exhibiting approximately sevenfold greater potency than temozolomide,a widely used chemotherapeutic agent.展开更多
Herein,the effect of the Ru:Ni bimetallic composition in dual-function materials(DFMs)for the integrated CO_(2)capture and methanation process(ICCU-Methanation)is systematically evaluated and combined with a thorough ...Herein,the effect of the Ru:Ni bimetallic composition in dual-function materials(DFMs)for the integrated CO_(2)capture and methanation process(ICCU-Methanation)is systematically evaluated and combined with a thorough material characterization,as well as a mechanistic(in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared fourier-transform spectroscopy(in-situ DRIFTS))and computational(computational fluid dynamics(CFD)modelling)investigation,in order to improve the performance of Ni-based DFMs.The bimetallic DFMs are comprised of a main Ni active metallic phase(20 wt%)and are modified with low Ru loadings in the 0.1-1 wt%range(to keep the material cost low),supported on Na_(2)O/Al_(2)O_(3).It is shown that the addition of even a very low Ru loading(0.1-0.2 wt%)can drastically improve the material reducibility,exposing a significantly higher amount of surface-active metallic sites,with Ru being highly dispersed over the support and the Ni phase,while also forming some small Ru particles.This manifests in a significant enhancement in the CH_(4)yield and the CH_(4)production kinetics during ICCU-Methanation(which mainly proceeds via formate intermediates),with 0.2 wt%Ru addition leading to the best results.This bimetallic DFM also shows high stability and a relatively good performance under an oxidizing CO_(2)capture atmosphere.The formation rate of CH_(4)during hydrogenation is then further validated via CFD modelling and the developed model is subsequently applied in the prediction of the effect of other parameters,including the inlet H_(2)concentration,inlet flow rate,dual-fu nction material weight,and reactor internal diameter.展开更多
The research presented in this paper aimed to analyze the evolution of fractures in strata in relation to the progress of longwall mining.To achieve this objective,an introscopic probe equipped with a highresolution c...The research presented in this paper aimed to analyze the evolution of fractures in strata in relation to the progress of longwall mining.To achieve this objective,an introscopic probe equipped with a highresolution camera was developed,along with additional equipment that enables continuous recording of the internal surfaces of drainage boreholes exceeding 100 m in depth.The probe was utilized to test two methane drainage boreholes in the Z-3b longwall,which operates within the 501/3 coal seam of the Jankowice mine in Poland.Automatic image analysis methods were applied to evaluate the recorded images,based on a newly developed classificationsystem for fractures categorized by size and number.The results were compared with an analysis of changes in the methane capture rate from the drainage boreholes,which correlated with longwall mining progress.A strong correlation was observed between the number of fractures and the lithology of the strata layers.The largest number of fractures and their evolution were recorded in the coal layers,followed by the shale layers,while the sandstone layers exhibited the least number of fractures.Based on parallel measurements of the methane capture rate from the drainage boreholes during the progress of longwall mining,the extent of the strata's fracture zone was determined to range from 6 m to 36 m.Within the fracture zone,the strata are highly fractured,which leads to an increase in methane emissions through seepage and diffusion processes.展开更多
Cell-selective fluorescent probes have emerged as essential tools for live-cell imaging,enabling the differentiation of specific cell types within complex biological systems.Unlike traditional antibody-based methods t...Cell-selective fluorescent probes have emerged as essential tools for live-cell imaging,enabling the differentiation of specific cell types within complex biological systems.Unlike traditional antibody-based methods that target extracellular proteins,small-molecule probes can access intracellular environments and exploit diverse biochemical features for selective retention or activation.This perspective categorizes the mechanisms of cell selectivity into five principal strategies:Protein-oriented,carbohydrate-oriented,lipid-oriented,gating-oriented,and metabolism-oriented live-cell distinctions.Each class capitalizes on a unique cellular trait ranging from protein expression and membrane composition to transporter activity and metabolic enzyme presence.We discuss representative examples of each mechanism,outline a decision-tree workflow for elucidating a new probe's mode of action,and highlight how understanding these mechanisms is critical for both basic biological research and therapeutic probe design.Looking ahead,the development of such mechanism-informed cell-specific probes holds promise for advancing precision cell targeting in biomedical applications.展开更多
Schizophrenia(SCZ) is a severe mental disorder with an unclear pathogenesis.Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress(OS) may contribute to the neuropathological processes underlying SCZ.Biothiols,key endogen...Schizophrenia(SCZ) is a severe mental disorder with an unclear pathogenesis.Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress(OS) may contribute to the neuropathological processes underlying SCZ.Biothiols,key endogenous antioxidants,have been proposed as potential biomarkers for the disease.However,due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier(BBB),fluorescent probes are rarely used to image biothiols in the brain of SCZ models.In this study,a series of fluorescent probes for biothiols were developed using dicyanoisophorone derivatives as fluorophores known for their excellent optical properties,and carboxylic esters as recognition units.A parallel synthesis and rapid screening strategy was employed to construct and optimize these probes.By introducing trifluoromethyl and benzothiazole groups into the fluorophore,the emission wavelength was successfully shifted into the near-infrared region.Additionally,various trifluoromethyl-substituted aromatic and nitrogen heterocyclic compounds were incorporated to optimize the carboxylic esters,thereby improving the probes' reactivity and lipophilicity.Systematic evaluation of the physicochemical characteristics,and optical performance led to the identification of DCIBT-11 as the most promising candidate.DCI-BT-11 demonstrated excellent BBB permeability and a good response to biothiols both in vitro and in vivo.Notably,DCI-BT-11 was used for the first time to visualize biothiol flux and assess the therapeutic effects of the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine(NAC) in the brains of SCZ mouse models,offering new insights into the role of OS in the pathogenesis and treatment of SCZ.展开更多
Ferroptosis has exhibited great potential in therapies and intracellular reducing agents of sulfur species(RSSs) in the thiol-dependent redox systems are crucial in ferroptosis.This makes the simultaneous detection of...Ferroptosis has exhibited great potential in therapies and intracellular reducing agents of sulfur species(RSSs) in the thiol-dependent redox systems are crucial in ferroptosis.This makes the simultaneous detection of multiple RSSs significant for evaluating ferroptosis therapy.However,the traditional techniques,including fluorescent(FL) imaging and electrospray ionization-based mass spectrometry(MS) detection,cannot achieve the discrimination of different RSSs.Herein,simultaneous MS detection of multiple RSSs,including cysteine(Cys),homocysteine(Hcy),glutathione(GSH) and hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S),was obtained upon enhancing ionization efficiency by a fluorescent probe(NBD-O-1).Based on the interaction between NBD-O-1 and RSSs,the complex of RSSs with a fragment of NBD-O-1 can be generated,which can be easily ionized for MS detection in the negative mode.Therefore,the intracellular RSSs can be well detected upon the incubation of He La cells with the probe of NBD-O-1,exhibiting the total RSS levels by the FL imaging and further providing expression of each RSS by enhanced MS detection.Furthermore,the RSSs during ferroptosis in He La cells have been evaluated using the present strategy,demonstrating the potential for ferroptosis examinations.This work has made an unconventional application of a fluorescent probe to enhance the detection of multiple RSSs by MS,providing significant molecular information for addressing the ferroptosis mechanism.展开更多
Fluorescent probes,with their superior optical properties and labeling versatility,have greatly advanced the visualization of intracellular molecules and subcellular structures.However,poor cytoplasmic delivery,caused...Fluorescent probes,with their superior optical properties and labeling versatility,have greatly advanced the visualization of intracellular molecules and subcellular structures.However,poor cytoplasmic delivery,caused by charge,size,or targeting groups,limits the effective use of many fluorescent probes in live cells.Recently,cell-penetrating peptides(CPPs)have emerged as efficient carriers,offering great potential for the cytoplasmic delivery of fluorescent probes in live cells.This review provides a comprehensive overview of CPPs as vehicles for probe delivery,outlining advances in their development,conjugation chemistries,and intracellular delivery mechanisms.Recent applications in live-cell imaging are highlighted and organized according to major CPP modification strategies,including sequence engineering,cyclization,hybrid design and enhancement by chemical reagents.Finally,the challenges that remain and the future outlook of this rapidly evolvingfield are discussed.展开更多
The detection of amino acid enantiomers holds significant importance in biomedical,chemical,food,and other fields.Traditional chiral recognition methods using fluorescent probes primarily rely on fluorescence intensit...The detection of amino acid enantiomers holds significant importance in biomedical,chemical,food,and other fields.Traditional chiral recognition methods using fluorescent probes primarily rely on fluorescence intensity changes,which can compromise accuracy and repeatability.In this study,we report a novel fluorescent probe(R)-Z1 that achieves effective enantioselective recognition of chiral amino acids in water by altering emission wavelengths(>60 nm).This water-soluble probe(R)-Z1 exhibits cyan or yellow-green luminescence upon interaction with amino acid enantiomers,enabling reliable chiral detection of 14 natural amino acids.It also allows for the determination of enantiomeric excess through monitoring changes in luminescent color.Additionally,a logic operation with two inputs and three outputs was constructed based on these optical properties.Notably,amino acid enantiomers were successfully detected via dual-channel analysis at both the food and cellular levels.This study provides a new dynamic luminescence-based tool for the accurate sensing and detection of amino acid enantiomers.展开更多
To address the challenge of low survival rates and limited data collection efficiency in current virtual probe deployments,which results from anomaly detection mechanisms in location-based service(LBS)applications,thi...To address the challenge of low survival rates and limited data collection efficiency in current virtual probe deployments,which results from anomaly detection mechanisms in location-based service(LBS)applications,this paper proposes a novel virtual probe deployment method based on user behavioral feature analysis.The core idea is to circumvent LBS anomaly detection by mimicking real-user behavior patterns.First,we design an automated data extraction algorithm that recognizes graphical user interface(GUI)elements to collect spatio-temporal behavior data.Then,by analyzing the automatically collected user data,we identify normal users’spatio-temporal patterns and extract their features such as high-activity time windows and spatial clustering characteristics.Subsequently,an antidetection scheduling strategy is developed,integrating spatial clustering optimization,load-balanced allocation,and time window control to generate probe scheduling schemes.Additionally,a self-correction mechanism based on an exponential backoff strategy is implemented to rectify anomalous behaviors andmaintain system stability.Experiments in real-world environments demonstrate that the proposed method significantly outperforms baseline methods in terms of both probe ban rate and task completion rate,while maintaining high time efficiency.This study provides a more reliable and clandestine solution for geosocial data collection and lays the foundation for building more robust virtual probe systems.展开更多
Sulfur dioxide(SO_(2)) and its derivatives have been recognized as harmful environmental pollutants.However,they are often produced during the processing of traditional Chinese medicines,potentially compromising the q...Sulfur dioxide(SO_(2)) and its derivatives have been recognized as harmful environmental pollutants.However,they are often produced during the processing of traditional Chinese medicines,potentially compromising the quality of these medicinal materials and contributing to various health issues.Due to a lack of effective monitoring and imaging tools,the physiological effects of excessive SO_(2) residues in traditional Chinese medicine remain unclear.Therefore,developing a rapid and effective tool for detecting SO_(2) is crucial for understanding its metabolic pathways and effects in vivo.In this study,we developed a near infrared(NIR) and ratiometric fluorescent probe,NIR-RS,which exhibits high sensitivity,selectivity,and rapid response for SO_(2) detection.Notably,NIR-RS accurately quantifies SO_(2) contents in Pinelliae rhizoma(P.rhizoma) samples,with recovery rates from 98.46 % to 102.40 %,and relative standard deviations(RSDs)< 5.0 %.For bioimaging applications,NIR-RS has low cytotoxicity and good mitochondrial-targeting ability,making it suitable for imaging exogenous and endogenous SO_(2) in mitochondria.Additionally,NIR-RS was successfully applied to image SO_(2) content of P.rhizoma samples within cells,revealing that high SO_(2) residue elevated mitochondria adenosine triphosphate(ATP) content,these findings reveal that P.rhizoma with excessive SO_(2) can affect the organism's growth mechanisms through alterations in ATP pathways.In vivo,SO_(2) was found to predominantly accumulate in the liver following gavage with P.rhizoma solution,with accumulation levels increasing in proportion to SO_(2) residue concentration.High SO_(2) concentrations in P.rhizoma can cause pulmonary fibrosis and gastric mucosal damage.This work provides a valuable tool for regulating SO_(2) content in P.rhizoma and may help researcher better understand the metabolism of SO_(2) derivatives and explore their physiological roles in biological systems.展开更多
There is no study on food-derived peptide with both anticoagulant and angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory (ACEI) activities yet. In this work, the anticoagulant and ACEI activities of the casein hydrolysates re...There is no study on food-derived peptide with both anticoagulant and angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory (ACEI) activities yet. In this work, the anticoagulant and ACEI activities of the casein hydrolysates released by pepsin digestion were evaluated for the first time to the best of our knowledge. Results indicated that the casein hydrolysate exhibited potent anticoagulant activity by prolonging the thrombin time (TT) and the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). Compared with control samples, at 10 mg/mL, the TT and APTT of casein hydrolysate were 186.0 % ± 6.6 % and 163.5 % ± 7.4 %, respectively. The casein hydrolysate also showed a strong ACEI activity with an IC50 value of 1.775 mg/mL. The components of the bioactive casein hydrolysate were analyzed by nanoscale liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (NanoLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). Total of 115 peptides were identified, among which 34, 9, 55 and 17 peptides were derived from α_(s1-), α_(s2-), β-, and κ-casein, respectively. The results of PeptideRanker and PepSite 2 analysis showed that 6 peptides (FRQFYQL, NENLLRF, NPWDQVKR, PVVVPPFLQ, PVRGPFPIIV, and ARHPHPHLSF) have both ACEI and anticoagulant activities by binding to the active sites of ACE and thrombin. This study indicated that casein is a potential functional food supplement that can be used for medical purposes.展开更多
Developing sulfur cathodes with high catalytic activity on accelerating the sluggish redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides(Li PSs) and unveiling their mechanisms are pivotal for advanced lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteri...Developing sulfur cathodes with high catalytic activity on accelerating the sluggish redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides(Li PSs) and unveiling their mechanisms are pivotal for advanced lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries. Herein, MoS2 is verified to reduce the Gibbs free energy for rate-limiting step of sulfur reduction and the dissociation energy of lithium sulfide(Li2 S) for the first time employing theoretical calculations. The Mo S2 nanosheets coated on mesoporous hollow carbon spheres(MHCS) are then reasonably designed as a sulfur host for high-capacity and long-life Li–S battery, in which MHCS can guarantee the high sulfur loading and fast electron/ion transfer. It is revealed that the shuttle effect is efficiently inhibited because of the boosted conversion of Li PSs. As a result, the coin cell based on the MHCS@Mo S2-S cathode exhibits stable cycling performance maintaining 735.7 mAh g^(-1) after 500 cycles at 1.0 C. More importantly, the pouch cell employing the MHCS@Mo S2-S cathodes achieves high specific capacity of1353.2 m Ah g^(-1) and prominent cycle stability that remaining 960.0 m Ah g^(-1) with extraordinary capacity retention of 79.8% at 0.1 C after 170 cycles. Therefore, this work paves a new avenue for developing practical high specific energy and long-life pouch-type Li–S batteries.展开更多
Although extremely challenging,it is highly desirable to develop self-healing materials that exhibit high efficiency under environmental conditions for marine protection applications.In this work,polyurethane elastome...Although extremely challenging,it is highly desirable to develop self-healing materials that exhibit high efficiency under environmental conditions for marine protection applications.In this work,polyurethane elastomers with hydrogen bond and dimethylglyoxime-urethane(DOU)coordination complex were combined with in-situ dual-functional BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3) to synthesize high-efficiency photothermal cyclic self-healing antibacterial coating.The photothermal efficiency of BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3) is improved by 38% through interfacial regulation.BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3)/PU rapidly rises by 50.2℃ within 300 s under near-infrared(NIR)light,which can trigger the hydrogen bond of polyurethane coating and recover the barrier properties of the coating through self-healing.Density functional theory was used to simulate and analyze the generation of multiple electron transfer paths after the vulcanization of BiOI,which improves the interfacial mobility of photogenerated carriers and generates more heat.Importantly,molecular dynamics verified the self-healing mechanism of hydrogen bond and the photothermal lifting mechanism of the coating.After 5th scratches and self-healing cycle tests,the coating has a self-healing efficiency of more than 80%,which can ensure the self-healing and anticorrosion protection performance of the coating for multiple cycles.The photocatalytic and photothermal properties of BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3) enhance the antibacterial rate of the coating up to 99%.This work provides heuristic perspectives for the design of coatings with anti-corrosion,antibacterial and self-healing properties.展开更多
Binders could play crucial or even decisive roles in the fabrication of low-cost, stable and high-capacity electrodes. This is especially the case for the silicon (Si) anodes and sulfur (S) cathodes that undergo large...Binders could play crucial or even decisive roles in the fabrication of low-cost, stable and high-capacity electrodes. This is especially the case for the silicon (Si) anodes and sulfur (S) cathodes that undergo large volume change and active material loss in lithium-ion batteries during prolonged cycles. Herein, a hydrophilic polymer poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid) (PMVEMA) was explored as a dual-functional aqueous binder for the preparation of high-performance silicon anode and sulfur cathode. Benefiting from the dual functions of PMVEMA, i.e., the excellent dispersion ability and strong binding forces, the as-prepared electrodes exhibit improved capacity, rate capability and long-term cycling performance. In particular, the as-prepared Si electrode delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 1346.5 mAh g^(−1) at a high rate of 8.4 A/g and maintains 834.5 mAh g^(−1) after 300 cycles at 4.2 A/g, while the as-prepared S cathode exhibits enhanced cycling performance with high remaining discharge capacities of 663.4 mAh g^(−1) after 100 cycles at 0.2 C and 487.07 mAh g^(−1) after 300 cycles at 1 C, respectively. These encouraging results suggest that PMVEMA could be a universal binder to facilitate the green manufacture of both anode and cathode for high-capacity energy storage systems.展开更多
High-nickel single-crystal layered oxide material has become the most promising cathode material for electric vehicle power battery due to its high energy density.However,this material still suffers from structural de...High-nickel single-crystal layered oxide material has become the most promising cathode material for electric vehicle power battery due to its high energy density.However,this material still suffers from structural degradation during cycling and especially the severe interfacial reactions at elevated temperatures that exacerbate irreversible capacity loss.Here,a simple strategy was used to construct a dualfunction Li_(1.5)Al_(0.5)Ge_(1.5)P_(3)O_(12)(LAGP)protective layer on the surface of the high-nickel single-crystal(SC)cathode material,leading to SC@LAGP material.The strong Al-O bonding effectively inhibits the release of lattice oxygen(O)at elevated temperatures,which is supported by the positive formation energy of O vacancy from first-principal calculations.Besides,theoretical calculations demonstrate that the appropriate amount of Al doping accelerates the electron and Li^(+)transport,and thus reduces the kinetic barriers.In addition,the LAGP protective layer alleviates the stress accumulation during cycling and effectively reduces the erosion of materials from the electrolyte decomposition at elevated temperatures.The obtained SC@LAGP cathode material demonstrates much enhanced cycling stability even at high voltage(4.6 V)and elevated temperature(55℃),with a high capacity retention of 91.3%after 100 cycles.This work reports a simple dual-function coating strategy that simultaneously stabilizes the structure and interface of the single-crystal cathode material,which can be applied to design other cathode materials.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grants 62072229,U1936201,62071220,61976113joint project of China Mobile Research Institute&X-NET。
文摘Dual-function communication radar systems use common Radio Frequency(RF)signals are used for both communication and detection.For better compatibility with existing communication systems,we adopt Multiple-Input Multiple-Output(MIMO)Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing(OFDM)signals as integrated signals and investigate the estimation performance of MIMO-OFDM signals.First,we analyze the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound(CRLB)of parameter estimation.Then,the transmit powers over different subcarriers are optimized to achieve the best tradeoff between the transmission rate and the estimation performance.Finally,we propose a more accurate estimation method that uses Canonical Polyadic Decomposition(CPD)of the third-order tensor to obtain the parameter matrices.Due to the characteristic of the column structure of the parameter matrices,we only need to use DFT/IDFT to recover the parameters of multiple targets.The simulation results show that tensor-based estimation method can achieve a performance close to CRLB,and the estimation performance can be improved by optimizing the transmit powers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52105072)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LZ24E050004)+2 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Outstanding Youth Program(No.BK20230072)a grant from Suzhou Industrial Foresight and Key Core Technology Project(No.SYC2022044)grants from Jiangsu Qinglan Project and Jiangsu 333 High-level Talents.
文摘Wireless capsule endoscopy(WCE)has the potential to fully replace conventional wired counterparts for its low invasiveness.Recent studies have attempted to expand the functions of capsules toward this goal.However,limitations in space and energy supply have resulted in the inability to perform multiple diagnostic and treatment tasks using a single capsule.In this study,we developed a dual-functional capsule robot(DFCR)for drug delivery and tissue biopsy based on magnetic torsion spring technology.The delivery module was shown to rotate the push rod with a thrust of 894 mN to release approximately 0.3 mL of semisolid drug.The biopsy module used a built-in blade to cut tissue with a shear stress of 22.87 MPa,producing a sample of approximately 1.8 mm3.Additionally,a five-degree-of-freedom permanent magnet drive system was developed.By adjusting the strength of the unidirectional magnetic field generated by an external magnet,the capsule can be wirelessly controlled to sequentially trigger the two functions.Ex vivo tests on porcine stomachs confirmed the feasibility of the prototype capsule(12 mm in diameter and 45 mm in length)in active movement,medication,and tissue biopsy.The newly developed DFCR further expands the clinical application prospects of WCE robots in minimally invasive surgery.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 62201137 and 62331023in part by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under Grant 2242022k60001in part by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under Grant 2242025K20001。
文摘In this paper,we investigate an reconfigurable intelligent surface-aided Integrated Sensing And Communication(ISAC)system.Our objective is to maximize the achievable sum rate of the multi-antenna communication users through the joint active and passive beamforming.Specifically,the weighted minimum mean-square error method is first used to reformulate the original problem into an equivalent one.Then,we utilize an alternating optimization algorithm to decouple the optimization variables and decompose this challenging problem into two subproblems.Given reflecting coefficients,a penalty-based algorithm is utilized to deal with the non-convex radar Signal-to-Noise Ratio(SNR)constraints.For the given beamforming matrix of the base station,we apply majorization-minimization to transform the problem into a Quadratic Constraint Quadratic Programming(QCQP)problem,which is ultimately solved using a Semi-Definite Relaxation(SDR)based algorithm.Simulation results illustrate the advantage of deploying reconfigurable intelligent surface in the considered multi-user MultipleInput Multiple-Output(MIMO)ISAC systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22206113 and 22376124)the Outstanding Youth Science Fund(Overseas)of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2022HWYQ-015)+4 种基金the Taishan Scholars Project Special Fund(No.tsqn202211039)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021A1515111137)Qilu Youth Talent Program of Shandong University(No.61440082163171)the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canadale Fonds de recherche du Quebec-Nature et technologies.
文摘Photocatalytic water splitting is a promising way to produce H_(2),a green and clean energy source.However,efficient H_(2) production typically relies on the addition of electron donors,such as alcohols and acids,which are neither environmentally friendly nor cost-effective.Recently,we have witnessed a surge of studies in coupling photocatalytic H_(2) evolution with organic pollutant oxidation,which significantly promotes charge separation and improves the overall photocatalytic efficiency.It is thus an opportune time to critically assess the recent literature concerning dual-functional photocatalytic systems and provide perspectives for its future development.In this minireview,we begin with the working principles and requirements for synergistic photocatalytic systems.We then summarize and critically discuss the recent advances in photocatalytic H_(2) production and the degradation of various organic pollutants,including antibiotics,dyes,and phenols.Finally,we discuss the current challenges and suggest future directions for this field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22162008)the Science and Technology Supporting Project of Guizhou Province([2022]208)+1 种基金the Guizhou Province Local Government Overseas Study Programthe open project of Guizhou Provincial Double Carbon and Renewable Energy Technology Innovation Research Institute.
文摘The development of an efficient dual-function catalytic-sorption system,which seamlessly integrates reaction and separation into a single step for extractant-free systems,represents a transformative advancement in oxidative desulfurization(ODS)process.In this work,we introduce a novel dualfunction amphiphilic biochar(Mo/CBC)catalyst,functionalized with MoO_(3-x)featuring abundant oxygen vacancies,for highly effective extractant-free ODS.The polarity of the biochar was precisely tailored by varying the amount of KOH,leading to the creation of amphiphilic carriers.Subsequent ball milling facilitated the successful loading of MoO_(3-x)onto the biochar surface via an impregnation-calcination route leveraging carbon reduction,resulting in the synthesis of amphiphilic Mo/CBC catalysts.The amphiphilic nature of these catalysts ensures their stable dispersion within the oil phase,while also facilitating their interaction with the oxidant H2O2 and the adsorption of sulfur-containing oxidation products.Characterization techniques,including EPR,XPS,and in situ XRD,verified the existence of abundant oxygen vacancies obtained by carbon reduction on the amphiphilic Mo/CBC catalysts,which significantly boosted their activity in an extractant-free ODs system.Remarkably,the amphiphilic Mo/CBC catalyst displayed exceptional catalytic performance,achieving a desulfurization efficiency of 99.6%in just 10 min without extraction solvent.DFT theoretical calculations further revealed that H_(2)O_(2)readily dissociates into two OH radicals on the O_(vac)-MoO_(3),overcoming a low energy barrier.This process was identified as a key contributor to the catalyst's outstanding ODS performance.Furthermore,other biochar sources,such as rice straw,bamboo,rapeseed oil cake,and walnut oil cake,were investigated to produce Mo-based amphiphilic biochar catalysts,which all showed excellent desulfurization performance.This work establishes a versatile and highly efficient dual-function catalytic-sorption system by designing amphiphilic biochar catalysts enriched with oxygen vacancies,paving the way for the development of universally applicable ODS catalysts for industrial applications.
基金financial support from Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2025JJ50615)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2022RC4044)+2 种基金Hunan Provincial Health-Level Talent Scientific Research Project(No.R2023150)Clinical Research Center for Prevention and Treatment of Cognitive Impairment in Hunan Province(No.2023SK4050)University of South China Clinical Research 4310 Program(No.20224310NHYCG08)。
文摘Herein,the Nd@g-C_(3)N_(4) dual-functional photocatalysis enabled fluoroalkylative heteroarylation of alkenes with R_(f)SO_(2)Cl under visible-light and ultrasound conditions was firstly reported.The photogenerated electron-driven reductive production of fluoroalkyl radical paired with photogenerated hole-driven oxidative production of chloride radical resulted in the full utilization of photogenerated carrier for bond formation.A wide range of N-heteroarenes,alkenes and R_(f)SO_(2)Cl,were well compatible for this reaction to access valuable fluoroalkylated N-heteroarenes with diverse structural features.The antitumor potential of synthesized fluoroalkylated N-heterocycles against Glioma 261 cells was evaluated by CCK8 assay.Notably,compound 4 aka demonstrated remarkable efficacy,exhibiting approximately sevenfold greater potency than temozolomide,a widely used chemotherapeutic agent.
基金support of this work by the project“Development of new innovative low carbon energy technologies to improve excellence in the Region of Western Macedonia”(MIS 5047197),which is implemented under the Action“Reinforcement of the Research and Innovation Infrastructure”funded by the Operational Program“Competitiveness,Entrepreneurship and Innovation”(NSRF 2014-2020)co-financed by Greece and the European Union(European Regional Development Fund)+4 种基金the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation(HFRI)for supporting this research work under the 3~(rd)Call for HFRI PhD Fellowships(Fellowship Number:6033)the support of ELECMI-LMA nodeNanbiosis ICTSsfunded by the Swiss National Science Foundation(Grant:206021_189629)the Research Council of Norway(Grant:296087)。
文摘Herein,the effect of the Ru:Ni bimetallic composition in dual-function materials(DFMs)for the integrated CO_(2)capture and methanation process(ICCU-Methanation)is systematically evaluated and combined with a thorough material characterization,as well as a mechanistic(in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared fourier-transform spectroscopy(in-situ DRIFTS))and computational(computational fluid dynamics(CFD)modelling)investigation,in order to improve the performance of Ni-based DFMs.The bimetallic DFMs are comprised of a main Ni active metallic phase(20 wt%)and are modified with low Ru loadings in the 0.1-1 wt%range(to keep the material cost low),supported on Na_(2)O/Al_(2)O_(3).It is shown that the addition of even a very low Ru loading(0.1-0.2 wt%)can drastically improve the material reducibility,exposing a significantly higher amount of surface-active metallic sites,with Ru being highly dispersed over the support and the Ni phase,while also forming some small Ru particles.This manifests in a significant enhancement in the CH_(4)yield and the CH_(4)production kinetics during ICCU-Methanation(which mainly proceeds via formate intermediates),with 0.2 wt%Ru addition leading to the best results.This bimetallic DFM also shows high stability and a relatively good performance under an oxidizing CO_(2)capture atmosphere.The formation rate of CH_(4)during hydrogenation is then further validated via CFD modelling and the developed model is subsequently applied in the prediction of the effect of other parameters,including the inlet H_(2)concentration,inlet flow rate,dual-fu nction material weight,and reactor internal diameter.
基金the PICTO project(RFCR-CT-2018-800711)funded by the European Research Fund for Coal and Steel(RFCS)and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education(W93/FBWiS/2018).
文摘The research presented in this paper aimed to analyze the evolution of fractures in strata in relation to the progress of longwall mining.To achieve this objective,an introscopic probe equipped with a highresolution camera was developed,along with additional equipment that enables continuous recording of the internal surfaces of drainage boreholes exceeding 100 m in depth.The probe was utilized to test two methane drainage boreholes in the Z-3b longwall,which operates within the 501/3 coal seam of the Jankowice mine in Poland.Automatic image analysis methods were applied to evaluate the recorded images,based on a newly developed classificationsystem for fractures categorized by size and number.The results were compared with an analysis of changes in the methane capture rate from the drainage boreholes,which correlated with longwall mining progress.A strong correlation was observed between the number of fractures and the lithology of the strata layers.The largest number of fractures and their evolution were recorded in the coal layers,followed by the shale layers,while the sandstone layers exhibited the least number of fractures.Based on parallel measurements of the methane capture rate from the drainage boreholes during the progress of longwall mining,the extent of the strata's fracture zone was determined to range from 6 m to 36 m.Within the fracture zone,the strata are highly fractured,which leads to an increase in methane emissions through seepage and diffusion processes.
基金supported by the Starting growth Technological R&D Program(TIPS Program,RS-2024-00468327)funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups(MSS,Korea)in 2024 and National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.2023R1A2C300453411 and RS2024-00411069),Glocal University 30 project(Molecular Imaging Center,POSTECH).
文摘Cell-selective fluorescent probes have emerged as essential tools for live-cell imaging,enabling the differentiation of specific cell types within complex biological systems.Unlike traditional antibody-based methods that target extracellular proteins,small-molecule probes can access intracellular environments and exploit diverse biochemical features for selective retention or activation.This perspective categorizes the mechanisms of cell selectivity into five principal strategies:Protein-oriented,carbohydrate-oriented,lipid-oriented,gating-oriented,and metabolism-oriented live-cell distinctions.Each class capitalizes on a unique cellular trait ranging from protein expression and membrane composition to transporter activity and metabolic enzyme presence.We discuss representative examples of each mechanism,outline a decision-tree workflow for elucidating a new probe's mode of action,and highlight how understanding these mechanisms is critical for both basic biological research and therapeutic probe design.Looking ahead,the development of such mechanism-informed cell-specific probes holds promise for advancing precision cell targeting in biomedical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22177025,21807021,22177026)the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (No.B2021201038)+1 种基金the Foundation of Hebei University (No.050001-513300201004)the Director’s Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis,Ministry of Education,Hebei University (No.MCMDZR2024003)。
文摘Schizophrenia(SCZ) is a severe mental disorder with an unclear pathogenesis.Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress(OS) may contribute to the neuropathological processes underlying SCZ.Biothiols,key endogenous antioxidants,have been proposed as potential biomarkers for the disease.However,due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier(BBB),fluorescent probes are rarely used to image biothiols in the brain of SCZ models.In this study,a series of fluorescent probes for biothiols were developed using dicyanoisophorone derivatives as fluorophores known for their excellent optical properties,and carboxylic esters as recognition units.A parallel synthesis and rapid screening strategy was employed to construct and optimize these probes.By introducing trifluoromethyl and benzothiazole groups into the fluorophore,the emission wavelength was successfully shifted into the near-infrared region.Additionally,various trifluoromethyl-substituted aromatic and nitrogen heterocyclic compounds were incorporated to optimize the carboxylic esters,thereby improving the probes' reactivity and lipophilicity.Systematic evaluation of the physicochemical characteristics,and optical performance led to the identification of DCIBT-11 as the most promising candidate.DCI-BT-11 demonstrated excellent BBB permeability and a good response to biothiols both in vitro and in vivo.Notably,DCI-BT-11 was used for the first time to visualize biothiol flux and assess the therapeutic effects of the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine(NAC) in the brains of SCZ mouse models,offering new insights into the role of OS in the pathogenesis and treatment of SCZ.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2024YFA1509600)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22474010 and 22274012)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.2233300007)。
文摘Ferroptosis has exhibited great potential in therapies and intracellular reducing agents of sulfur species(RSSs) in the thiol-dependent redox systems are crucial in ferroptosis.This makes the simultaneous detection of multiple RSSs significant for evaluating ferroptosis therapy.However,the traditional techniques,including fluorescent(FL) imaging and electrospray ionization-based mass spectrometry(MS) detection,cannot achieve the discrimination of different RSSs.Herein,simultaneous MS detection of multiple RSSs,including cysteine(Cys),homocysteine(Hcy),glutathione(GSH) and hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S),was obtained upon enhancing ionization efficiency by a fluorescent probe(NBD-O-1).Based on the interaction between NBD-O-1 and RSSs,the complex of RSSs with a fragment of NBD-O-1 can be generated,which can be easily ionized for MS detection in the negative mode.Therefore,the intracellular RSSs can be well detected upon the incubation of He La cells with the probe of NBD-O-1,exhibiting the total RSS levels by the FL imaging and further providing expression of each RSS by enhanced MS detection.Furthermore,the RSSs during ferroptosis in He La cells have been evaluated using the present strategy,demonstrating the potential for ferroptosis examinations.This work has made an unconventional application of a fluorescent probe to enhance the detection of multiple RSSs by MS,providing significant molecular information for addressing the ferroptosis mechanism.
基金supported by the following grants:National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.92354305 and 32271428),National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3401100)Young Talent Program of Hubei Provincial Health Commission(WJ2025Q037)+1 种基金Interdisciplinary Research Program of HUST(Grant No.2023JCY5045)Director Fund of WNLO.
文摘Fluorescent probes,with their superior optical properties and labeling versatility,have greatly advanced the visualization of intracellular molecules and subcellular structures.However,poor cytoplasmic delivery,caused by charge,size,or targeting groups,limits the effective use of many fluorescent probes in live cells.Recently,cell-penetrating peptides(CPPs)have emerged as efficient carriers,offering great potential for the cytoplasmic delivery of fluorescent probes in live cells.This review provides a comprehensive overview of CPPs as vehicles for probe delivery,outlining advances in their development,conjugation chemistries,and intracellular delivery mechanisms.Recent applications in live-cell imaging are highlighted and organized according to major CPP modification strategies,including sequence engineering,cyclization,hybrid design and enhancement by chemical reagents.Finally,the challenges that remain and the future outlook of this rapidly evolvingfield are discussed.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22377097,22307036,22074114)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Nos.2020CFB623,2021CFB556)Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education(No.LCX202305)。
文摘The detection of amino acid enantiomers holds significant importance in biomedical,chemical,food,and other fields.Traditional chiral recognition methods using fluorescent probes primarily rely on fluorescence intensity changes,which can compromise accuracy and repeatability.In this study,we report a novel fluorescent probe(R)-Z1 that achieves effective enantioselective recognition of chiral amino acids in water by altering emission wavelengths(>60 nm).This water-soluble probe(R)-Z1 exhibits cyan or yellow-green luminescence upon interaction with amino acid enantiomers,enabling reliable chiral detection of 14 natural amino acids.It also allows for the determination of enantiomeric excess through monitoring changes in luminescent color.Additionally,a logic operation with two inputs and three outputs was constructed based on these optical properties.Notably,amino acid enantiomers were successfully detected via dual-channel analysis at both the food and cellular levels.This study provides a new dynamic luminescence-based tool for the accurate sensing and detection of amino acid enantiomers.
基金supported by theNationalNatural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20305)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3102900)+1 种基金Innovation Scientists and Technicians Troop Construction Projects of Henan Province,China(No.254000510007)Key Research and Development Project of Henan Province(No.221111321200).
文摘To address the challenge of low survival rates and limited data collection efficiency in current virtual probe deployments,which results from anomaly detection mechanisms in location-based service(LBS)applications,this paper proposes a novel virtual probe deployment method based on user behavioral feature analysis.The core idea is to circumvent LBS anomaly detection by mimicking real-user behavior patterns.First,we design an automated data extraction algorithm that recognizes graphical user interface(GUI)elements to collect spatio-temporal behavior data.Then,by analyzing the automatically collected user data,we identify normal users’spatio-temporal patterns and extract their features such as high-activity time windows and spatial clustering characteristics.Subsequently,an antidetection scheduling strategy is developed,integrating spatial clustering optimization,load-balanced allocation,and time window control to generate probe scheduling schemes.Additionally,a self-correction mechanism based on an exponential backoff strategy is implemented to rectify anomalous behaviors andmaintain system stability.Experiments in real-world environments demonstrate that the proposed method significantly outperforms baseline methods in terms of both probe ban rate and task completion rate,while maintaining high time efficiency.This study provides a more reliable and clandestine solution for geosocial data collection and lays the foundation for building more robust virtual probe systems.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (Nos.2023AFB376 and 2024AFD287)National Key Research and Development Program (No.2023YFC3503804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.22077044)。
文摘Sulfur dioxide(SO_(2)) and its derivatives have been recognized as harmful environmental pollutants.However,they are often produced during the processing of traditional Chinese medicines,potentially compromising the quality of these medicinal materials and contributing to various health issues.Due to a lack of effective monitoring and imaging tools,the physiological effects of excessive SO_(2) residues in traditional Chinese medicine remain unclear.Therefore,developing a rapid and effective tool for detecting SO_(2) is crucial for understanding its metabolic pathways and effects in vivo.In this study,we developed a near infrared(NIR) and ratiometric fluorescent probe,NIR-RS,which exhibits high sensitivity,selectivity,and rapid response for SO_(2) detection.Notably,NIR-RS accurately quantifies SO_(2) contents in Pinelliae rhizoma(P.rhizoma) samples,with recovery rates from 98.46 % to 102.40 %,and relative standard deviations(RSDs)< 5.0 %.For bioimaging applications,NIR-RS has low cytotoxicity and good mitochondrial-targeting ability,making it suitable for imaging exogenous and endogenous SO_(2) in mitochondria.Additionally,NIR-RS was successfully applied to image SO_(2) content of P.rhizoma samples within cells,revealing that high SO_(2) residue elevated mitochondria adenosine triphosphate(ATP) content,these findings reveal that P.rhizoma with excessive SO_(2) can affect the organism's growth mechanisms through alterations in ATP pathways.In vivo,SO_(2) was found to predominantly accumulate in the liver following gavage with P.rhizoma solution,with accumulation levels increasing in proportion to SO_(2) residue concentration.High SO_(2) concentrations in P.rhizoma can cause pulmonary fibrosis and gastric mucosal damage.This work provides a valuable tool for regulating SO_(2) content in P.rhizoma and may help researcher better understand the metabolism of SO_(2) derivatives and explore their physiological roles in biological systems.
基金The China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M661072)the Basic Research Program of Liaoning Education Department(2017J080)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31771926)funded this study.
文摘There is no study on food-derived peptide with both anticoagulant and angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory (ACEI) activities yet. In this work, the anticoagulant and ACEI activities of the casein hydrolysates released by pepsin digestion were evaluated for the first time to the best of our knowledge. Results indicated that the casein hydrolysate exhibited potent anticoagulant activity by prolonging the thrombin time (TT) and the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). Compared with control samples, at 10 mg/mL, the TT and APTT of casein hydrolysate were 186.0 % ± 6.6 % and 163.5 % ± 7.4 %, respectively. The casein hydrolysate also showed a strong ACEI activity with an IC50 value of 1.775 mg/mL. The components of the bioactive casein hydrolysate were analyzed by nanoscale liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (NanoLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). Total of 115 peptides were identified, among which 34, 9, 55 and 17 peptides were derived from α_(s1-), α_(s2-), β-, and κ-casein, respectively. The results of PeptideRanker and PepSite 2 analysis showed that 6 peptides (FRQFYQL, NENLLRF, NPWDQVKR, PVVVPPFLQ, PVRGPFPIIV, and ARHPHPHLSF) have both ACEI and anticoagulant activities by binding to the active sites of ACE and thrombin. This study indicated that casein is a potential functional food supplement that can be used for medical purposes.
基金supported by the funding from the Strategy Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Science (Grant No. XDA17020404)DICP&QIBEBT (DICP&QIBEBT UN201702)+8 种基金R&D Projects in Key Areas of Guangdong Province (2019B090908001)Science and Technology Innovation Foundation of Dalian (2018J11CY020)Defense Industrial Technology Development Program (JCKY2018130C107)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants 51872283)Liao Ning Revitalization Talents Program (Grant XLYC1807153)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province (Grant 20180510038)DICP (DICP ZZBS201708, DICP ZZBS201802)DNL Cooperation FundCAS (DNL180310, DNL180308, DNL201912, and DNL201915)。
文摘Developing sulfur cathodes with high catalytic activity on accelerating the sluggish redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides(Li PSs) and unveiling their mechanisms are pivotal for advanced lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries. Herein, MoS2 is verified to reduce the Gibbs free energy for rate-limiting step of sulfur reduction and the dissociation energy of lithium sulfide(Li2 S) for the first time employing theoretical calculations. The Mo S2 nanosheets coated on mesoporous hollow carbon spheres(MHCS) are then reasonably designed as a sulfur host for high-capacity and long-life Li–S battery, in which MHCS can guarantee the high sulfur loading and fast electron/ion transfer. It is revealed that the shuttle effect is efficiently inhibited because of the boosted conversion of Li PSs. As a result, the coin cell based on the MHCS@Mo S2-S cathode exhibits stable cycling performance maintaining 735.7 mAh g^(-1) after 500 cycles at 1.0 C. More importantly, the pouch cell employing the MHCS@Mo S2-S cathodes achieves high specific capacity of1353.2 m Ah g^(-1) and prominent cycle stability that remaining 960.0 m Ah g^(-1) with extraordinary capacity retention of 79.8% at 0.1 C after 170 cycles. Therefore, this work paves a new avenue for developing practical high specific energy and long-life pouch-type Li–S batteries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52371081,U2106226)the Key Research and Development Program of Shandong province(No.2020CXGC010703)the Foundation of Key Laboratory of National Defense Science and Technology(No.JS220406).
文摘Although extremely challenging,it is highly desirable to develop self-healing materials that exhibit high efficiency under environmental conditions for marine protection applications.In this work,polyurethane elastomers with hydrogen bond and dimethylglyoxime-urethane(DOU)coordination complex were combined with in-situ dual-functional BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3) to synthesize high-efficiency photothermal cyclic self-healing antibacterial coating.The photothermal efficiency of BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3) is improved by 38% through interfacial regulation.BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3)/PU rapidly rises by 50.2℃ within 300 s under near-infrared(NIR)light,which can trigger the hydrogen bond of polyurethane coating and recover the barrier properties of the coating through self-healing.Density functional theory was used to simulate and analyze the generation of multiple electron transfer paths after the vulcanization of BiOI,which improves the interfacial mobility of photogenerated carriers and generates more heat.Importantly,molecular dynamics verified the self-healing mechanism of hydrogen bond and the photothermal lifting mechanism of the coating.After 5th scratches and self-healing cycle tests,the coating has a self-healing efficiency of more than 80%,which can ensure the self-healing and anticorrosion protection performance of the coating for multiple cycles.The photocatalytic and photothermal properties of BiOI@Bi_(2)S_(3) enhance the antibacterial rate of the coating up to 99%.This work provides heuristic perspectives for the design of coatings with anti-corrosion,antibacterial and self-healing properties.
基金This work was financially supported by the Australian Research Council(ARC)Discovery Projects(DP210103266 and DPI 701048343)the Griffith University Ph.D.Scholarships.
文摘Binders could play crucial or even decisive roles in the fabrication of low-cost, stable and high-capacity electrodes. This is especially the case for the silicon (Si) anodes and sulfur (S) cathodes that undergo large volume change and active material loss in lithium-ion batteries during prolonged cycles. Herein, a hydrophilic polymer poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid) (PMVEMA) was explored as a dual-functional aqueous binder for the preparation of high-performance silicon anode and sulfur cathode. Benefiting from the dual functions of PMVEMA, i.e., the excellent dispersion ability and strong binding forces, the as-prepared electrodes exhibit improved capacity, rate capability and long-term cycling performance. In particular, the as-prepared Si electrode delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 1346.5 mAh g^(−1) at a high rate of 8.4 A/g and maintains 834.5 mAh g^(−1) after 300 cycles at 4.2 A/g, while the as-prepared S cathode exhibits enhanced cycling performance with high remaining discharge capacities of 663.4 mAh g^(−1) after 100 cycles at 0.2 C and 487.07 mAh g^(−1) after 300 cycles at 1 C, respectively. These encouraging results suggest that PMVEMA could be a universal binder to facilitate the green manufacture of both anode and cathode for high-capacity energy storage systems.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974368,51774333)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2020JJ2048)。
文摘High-nickel single-crystal layered oxide material has become the most promising cathode material for electric vehicle power battery due to its high energy density.However,this material still suffers from structural degradation during cycling and especially the severe interfacial reactions at elevated temperatures that exacerbate irreversible capacity loss.Here,a simple strategy was used to construct a dualfunction Li_(1.5)Al_(0.5)Ge_(1.5)P_(3)O_(12)(LAGP)protective layer on the surface of the high-nickel single-crystal(SC)cathode material,leading to SC@LAGP material.The strong Al-O bonding effectively inhibits the release of lattice oxygen(O)at elevated temperatures,which is supported by the positive formation energy of O vacancy from first-principal calculations.Besides,theoretical calculations demonstrate that the appropriate amount of Al doping accelerates the electron and Li^(+)transport,and thus reduces the kinetic barriers.In addition,the LAGP protective layer alleviates the stress accumulation during cycling and effectively reduces the erosion of materials from the electrolyte decomposition at elevated temperatures.The obtained SC@LAGP cathode material demonstrates much enhanced cycling stability even at high voltage(4.6 V)and elevated temperature(55℃),with a high capacity retention of 91.3%after 100 cycles.This work reports a simple dual-function coating strategy that simultaneously stabilizes the structure and interface of the single-crystal cathode material,which can be applied to design other cathode materials.
