The escalating global issues of water scarcity and pollution emphasize the critical need for the rapid development of efficient and eco-friendly water treatment technologies.Photoelectrocatalytic technology has emerge...The escalating global issues of water scarcity and pollution emphasize the critical need for the rapid development of efficient and eco-friendly water treatment technologies.Photoelectrocatalytic technology has emerged as a promising solution for effectively degrading refractory organic pollutants in water under light conditions.This review delves into the advancements made in the field,focusing on strategies to enhance the generation of active species by modulating the micro-interface of the photoanode.Strategies,such as morphological control,element doping,introduction of surface oxygen vacancies,and construction of heterostructures,significantly improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated charges and the generation of active species,thereby boosting the efficiency of photoelectrocatalytic performance.Furthermore,the review explores the potential applications of photoelectrocatalytic technology in organic pollutant degradation in solutions.It also outlines the current challenges and future development directions.Despite its remarkable laboratory success,practical implementation of photoelectrocatalytic technology encounters obstacles related to stability,cost-effectiveness,and operational efficiency.Future investigations need to focus on optimizing the performance of photoelectrocatalytic materials and exploring strategies for upscaling their application in real water treatment scenarios.展开更多
The escalating pace of industrialization has significantly intensified water pollution challenges,for instance,the persistent organic pollutants like methyl orange(MO).Conventional remediation techniques,such as adsor...The escalating pace of industrialization has significantly intensified water pollution challenges,for instance,the persistent organic pollutants like methyl orange(MO).Conventional remediation techniques,such as adsorption and biological degradation,are often hampered by low efficiency and the risk of secondary pollution.Photocatalysis emerges as a promising sustainable alternative;however,the benchmark material titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))suffers from its intrinsic limitations,notably its wide bandgap energy(≥3.4 eV)restricting its activity to the region of the ultraviolet light and its rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers.To overcome these constraints,this research focused on synthesizing novel TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction composite photocatalysts via a solvothermal approach.Comprehensive characterization techniques confirmed the successful formation of the composite,which revealed that ultrathin Sn3O4 nanosheets uniformly coated TiO_(2) nanospheres.This unique architecture effectively reduced the overall crystallinity and introduced the beneficial oxygen vacancies.Under visible-light irradiation(λ≥420 nm),the optimized TiO_(2)/Sn3O4 composite exhibited the exceptional photocatalytic performance,which achieved 96%degradation of MO within just 60 minutes.The calculated apparent kinetic rate constant(0.103 min^(-1))was remarkably(5.15 times)higher than that of pristine TiO_(2).ESR experiments identified that hydroxyl radicals(·OH)was the predominant active species driving the degradation.Furthermore,cyclic degradation tests demonstrated its excellent material stability,with the composite retaining 85%of its initial efficiency after four consecutive reuse cycles.This work underscored the synergistic effects within the TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction,which significantly enhanced the visible-light absorption,charge separation,and photocatalytic activity,which provided the valuable insights for designing efficient,stable catalysts for the advanced environmental remediation applications.展开更多
To address the issues of insufficient and imbalanced data samples in proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC)performance degradation prediction,this study proposes a data augmentation-based model to predict PEMFC per...To address the issues of insufficient and imbalanced data samples in proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC)performance degradation prediction,this study proposes a data augmentation-based model to predict PEMFC performance degradation.Firstly,an improved generative adversarial network(IGAN)with adaptive gradient penalty coefficient is proposed to address the problems of excessively fast gradient descent and insufficient diversity of generated samples.Then,the IGANis used to generate datawith a distribution analogous to real data,therebymitigating the insufficiency and imbalance of original PEMFC samples and providing the predictionmodel with training data rich in feature information.Finally,a convolutional neural network-bidirectional long short-termmemory(CNN-BiLSTM)model is adopted to predict PEMFC performance degradation.Experimental results show that the data generated by the proposed IGAN exhibits higher quality than that generated by the original GAN,and can fully characterize and enrich the original data’s features.Using the augmented data,the prediction accuracy of the CNN-BiLSTM model is significantly improved,rendering it applicable to tasks of predicting PEMFC performance degradation.展开更多
Oxidative magnetization has attracted great attention as an efficient strategy for modulating physiochemical properties of magnetic biochar.In this paper,a K_(2)FeO_(4)-involving hydrothermal oxidative magnetization w...Oxidative magnetization has attracted great attention as an efficient strategy for modulating physiochemical properties of magnetic biochar.In this paper,a K_(2)FeO_(4)-involving hydrothermal oxidative magnetization was explored to regulate multiple micro-structures for manufacture magnetic hydrochar(MHC)for Fenton-like degradation of tetracycline in aqueous solution.Diverse shapes of Fe_(3)O_(4) and nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)were doped with abundant oxygen containing groups and persistent free radicals(PFRs).Multiple catalysis sites including iron species,PFRs,oxygen containing groups,and graphite defects contributed to accelerate the Fenton-like degradation with synergistic effect.Notably,MHC achieved a tetracycline removal rate of 99% within 60 min at 50 mg/L,with a total organic carbon(TOC)removal rate of 35%.Furthermore,after four cycles of reuse,the degradation efficiency slightly decreased to 93%.This study highlights the potential of magnetic hydrochar with multiple catalytic sites in the effective and sustainable degradation of pollutants.展开更多
The excessive use of pesticides has exacerbated environmental pollution due to herbicide residues,while their persistent toxicity poses serious challenges to global ecological security.A magnetically recyclable CoFe_(...The excessive use of pesticides has exacerbated environmental pollution due to herbicide residues,while their persistent toxicity poses serious challenges to global ecological security.A magnetically recyclable CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr S-scheme heterojunctions was prepared by microwave-assisted co-precipitation method for photocatalytic degradation of Diuron(DUR) in water.The formation of S-scheme heterojunction enhances electron transfer and charge separation,which was demonstrated by free radical trapping,electrochemical experiments,and DFT calculations.The magnetic CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr catalysts can achieve 99.9 %removal of diuron in 50 min under visible light irradiation.Furthermore,the system maintains stable performance across a broad p H range(3-9),enabling adaptation to diverse water environments,effective elimination of multiple pollutants,and strong resistance to ionic interference.Using magnetic recovery,CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr exhibits a high removal rate of 99 % and a markedly low ion leaching rate(<20 μg/L) after six cycles photocatalytic process,confirming its excellent stability and durability.According to HPLCQTOF-MS and DFT calculation,the main ways of DUR degradation include dechlorinated hydroxylation,dealkylation and hydroxylation of aromatic ring and side chain.Toxicity analysis showed that the toxicity of the intermediates generated during degradation was generally lower than that of DUR.The magnetic CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr S-scheme heterojunction developed in this study exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance,high applicability,good stability,and durability,providing an effective magnetic for the removal of refractory pollutants.展开更多
Objective:Osteoarthritis(OA)is a degenerative joint disease characterized by extracellular matrix(ECM)degradation,chondrocyte apoptosis,and chronic inflammation.Cartilage destruction and ECM degeneration contribute to...Objective:Osteoarthritis(OA)is a degenerative joint disease characterized by extracellular matrix(ECM)degradation,chondrocyte apoptosis,and chronic inflammation.Cartilage destruction and ECM degeneration contribute to joint function loss and disability.Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)up-regulates the expression of MMP-13,which degrades collagen Ⅱ.Our previous study found that 5,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone(TMF)exhibited protective effects on OA chondrocytes.This study aims to investigate the protective role of TMF in inhibiting ECM degradation by mediating the Sirt1/STAT3 signaling pathway.Methods:Rat OA models were established by the injection of monosodium iodoacetate(MIA).Hematoxylin&eosin(HE)staining and immunohistochemistry(IHC)analysis were performed.IL-1β stimulated C28/I2 cells were used as OA-like chondrocyte cell model.Western blotting assays were used to determine the protein expression.Results:The expression of MMP-13 was upregulated while type Ⅱ collagen expression is downregulated,and the phosphorylation level of STAT3 is increased in rat OA models.TMF reverses the STAT3-mediated expression of MMP-13 and type v collagen.Activation of STAT3 or inhibition of Sirt1 function attenuates the inhibitory effect of TMF on ECM degradation.Conclusion:TMF can inhibit ECM degradation mediated by the STAT3 signal pathway by activating Sirt1 expression in OA cell and animal models.展开更多
Although poly(lactic acid)(PLA)is a good environmentally-friendly bio-degradable polymer which is used to substitute traditional petrochemical-based polymer packaging films,the barrier properties of PLA films are stil...Although poly(lactic acid)(PLA)is a good environmentally-friendly bio-degradable polymer which is used to substitute traditional petrochemical-based polymer packaging films,the barrier properties of PLA films are still insufficient for high-barrier packaging applications.In this study,oxygen scavenger hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB)and cobalt salt catalyst were incorporated into the PLA/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PLA/PBAT),followed by melting extrusion and three-layer co-extrusion blown film process to prepare the composite films.The oxygen permeability coefficient of the composite film combined with 6 wt%oxygen scavenger and 0.4 wt%catalyst was decreased significantly from 377.00 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1) to 0.98 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1),showing a remarkable enhancement of 384.69 times compared with the PLA/PBAT composite film.Meanwhile,the degradation behavior of the composite film was also accelerated,exhibiting a mass loss of nearly 60%of the original mass after seven days of degradation in an alkaline environment,whereas PLA/PBAT composite film only showed a mass loss of 32%.This work has successfully prepared PLA/PBAT composite films with simultaneously improved oxygen barrier property and degradation behavior,which has great potential for high-demanding green chemistry packaging industries,including food,agricultural,and military packaging.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent malignancy with a substantial health burden and high mortality rate,despite advances in prevention,early detection,and treatment.Compared with the global average,Asia,notabl...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent malignancy with a substantial health burden and high mortality rate,despite advances in prevention,early detection,and treatment.Compared with the global average,Asia,notably China,reports disproportionately high GC incidences.The disease often progresses asymptoma-tically in the early stages,leading to delayed diagnosis and compromised out-comes.Thus,it is crucial to identify early diagnostic biomarkers and enhance treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.METHODS Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 148 patients with GC treated at the Civil Aviation Shanghai Hospital between December 2022 and December 2023.The associations of coagulation indices-partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen,fibrinogen degradation products(FDP),fasting blood glucose,and D-dimer(D-D)with TNM stage and distant metastasis were examined.RESULTS Prolongation of APTT,PT,and TT was significantly correlated with the GC TNM stage.Hence,abnormal coagulation system activation was closely related to disease progression.Elevated FDP and D-D were significantly associated with distant metastasis in GC(P<0.05),suggesting that increased fibrinolytic activity contributes to increased metastatic risk.CONCLUSION Our Results reveal coagulation indices,FDPs as GC biomarkers,reflecting abnormal coagulation/fibrinolysis,aiding disease progression,metastasis prediction,and helping clinicians assess thrombotic risk for early intervention and personalized treatment plans.展开更多
Poly(butylene adipate-terephthalate)(PBAT),as one of the most common and promising biodegradable plastics,has been widely used in agriculture,packaging,and other industries due to its strong biodegradability propertie...Poly(butylene adipate-terephthalate)(PBAT),as one of the most common and promising biodegradable plastics,has been widely used in agriculture,packaging,and other industries due to its strong biodegradability properties.It is well known that PBAT suffers a series of natural weathering,mechanical wear,hydrolysis,photochemical transformation,and other abiotic degradation processes before being biodegraded.Therefore,it is particularly important to understand the role of abiotic degradation in the life cycle of PBAT.Since the abiotic degradation of PBAT has not been systematically summarized,this review aims to summarize the mechanisms and main factors of the three major abiotic degradation pathways(hydrolysis,photochemical transformation,and thermochemical degradation)of PBAT.It was found that all of them preferentially destroy the chemical bonds with higher energy(especially C-O and C=O)of PBAT,which eventually leads to the shortening of the polymer chain and then leads to reduction in molecular weight.The main factors affecting these abiotic degradations are closely related to the energy or PBAT structure.These findings provide important theoretical and practical guidance for identifying effective methods for PBAT waste management and proposing advanced schemes to regulate the degradation rate of PBAT.展开更多
Exploration of stable metal single-site supported porous graphitic carbon nitride(PCN)nanostructures and the development of maximum atom utilization for enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of antibiotics remains a chall...Exploration of stable metal single-site supported porous graphitic carbon nitride(PCN)nanostructures and the development of maximum atom utilization for enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of antibiotics remains a challenge in current research.This work proposed a one-step thermal copolymerization to obtain Cu(Ⅰ)doping porous carbon nitride(CUCN)through a spontaneously reducing atmosphere by urea in a covered crucible.The obtained CUCN had crumpled ultrathin nanosheets and mesoporous structures,which possessed higher specific surface areas than PCN.From X-ray absorption near edge structure(XANES)and Fourier transform extended X-ray absorption fine structure(FT-EXAFS)spectra analysis,the Cu doping existed in the oxidation state of Cu(Ⅰ)as single atoms anchored on the 2D layers of CN through two N neighbors,thereby facilitating efficient pathways for the transfer of photoexcited charge carriers.Furthermore,the photoluminescence(PL)spectra,electrochemical impedance spectra(EIS)and transient photocurrent response test proved the improved separation and transfer of photoexcited charge carriers for Cu(Ⅰ)introduction.Consequently,the photocatalytic activity of CUCN was much better than that of PCN for antibiotics norfloxacin(NOR),with 4.7-fold higher degradation reaction rate constants.From species-trapping experiments and density function theory(DFT)calculations,the Cu single atoms in Cu-N_(2)served as catalytic sites that could accelerate charge transfer and facilitate the adsorption of molecular oxygen to produce active species.The stable Cu(Ⅰ)embedded in the layer structure led to the excellent recycling test and remained stable after four runs of degradation and even thermal regenerated treatment.The degradation paths of NOR by CUCN under visible light were also demonstrated.Our work sheds light on a sustainable and practical approach for achieving stable metal single-atom doping and enhancing photocatalytic degradation of aqueous pollutants.展开更多
With the approaching of large-scale retirement of power lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),their urgent handling is required for environmental protection and resource reutilization.However,at present,substantial spent power ...With the approaching of large-scale retirement of power lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),their urgent handling is required for environmental protection and resource reutilization.However,at present,substantial spent power batteries,especially for those high recovery value cathode materials,have not been greenly,sustainably,and efficiently recycled.Compared to the traditional recovery method for cathode materials with high energy consumption and severe secondary pollution,the direct repair regeneration,as a new type of short-process and efficient treatment methods,has attracted widespread attention.However,it still faces challenges in homogenization repair,electrochemical performance decline,and scaling-up production.To promote the direct regeneration technology development of failed NCM materials,herein we deeply discuss the failure mechanism of nickel-cobalt-manganese(NCM)ternary cathode materials,including element loss,Li/Ni mixing,phase transformation,structural defects,oxygen release,and surface degradation and reconstruction.Based on this,the detailed analysis and summary of the direct regeneration method embracing solid-phase sintering,eutectic salt assistance,solvothermal synthesis,sol-gel process,spray drying,and redox mediation are provided.Further,the upcycling strategy for regeneration materials,such as single-crystallization and high-nickelization,structural regulation,ion doping,and surface engineering,are discussed in deep.Finally,the challenges faced by the direct regeneration and corresponding countermeasures are pointed out.Undoubtedly,this review provides valuable guidance for the efficient and high-value recovery of failed cathode materials.展开更多
Fiber fabrics have been wildly utilized for solar interracial evaporators to address freshwater scarcity.However,the complex and expensive manufacturing processes remain limited to their scalable development.Herein,a ...Fiber fabrics have been wildly utilized for solar interracial evaporators to address freshwater scarcity.However,the complex and expensive manufacturing processes remain limited to their scalable development.Herein,a fabric-based Janus interracial evaporator is efficiently fabricated on a large scale by integrating an extremely innovative self-designed melt-centrifugal spinning technology with spray coating technology.The prepared fabric-based Janus interfacial evaporator has differential hydrophilicity,uneven surfaces,and channels that allow moisture escape.Benefiting from the excellent photothermai conversion of graphene oxide and the charge transfer actions of titanium dioxide,such a multifunction evaporator can reach a high evaporation rate of 1.72 kg m^(-2)h^(-1)under 1 sun irradiation,a superior antibacterial rate of 99%,excellent photocatalytic degradation,and effective thermoelectric ability simultaneously.Moreover,it also shows fantastic performance in salt resistance,recyclable evaporation,and real desalination,This work demonstrates a high-efficiency,cost-effective,multifunctional,and scalable strategy for high-performance fiber fabrics solar interfacial evaporation.展开更多
Nicosulfuron(NSR),a sulfonylurea herbicide,readily infiltrates water bodies,potentially compromising aquatic ecosystems and human health.In this study,bacteria consortium YM2 was isolated and cultivated from pesticide...Nicosulfuron(NSR),a sulfonylurea herbicide,readily infiltrates water bodies,potentially compromising aquatic ecosystems and human health.In this study,bacteria consortium YM2 was isolated and cultivated from pesticide plant active sludge for NSR wastewater bioremediation.Response surface methodology analysis demonstrated that under optimal cultivation conditions(9.41 g L^(-1)maltodextrin,21.37 g L^(-1)yeast extract,and 12.45 g L^(-1)NaCl),the YM2 bacteria consortium achieved 97.49%NSR degradation within 4 d.Optimal degradation parameters were established at 30℃,pH 6.0,1%inoculum,and 20 mg L^(-1)initial NSR concentration.The degradation system demonstrated resistance to heavy metal ions including Cd^(2+),Pb^(2+),Ni^(2+),and Zn^(2+),with degradation primarily occurring through bacterial extracellular enzymes(92.17%).During the degradation process,reactive oxygen species,oxidative stress,cell membrane permeability,cell surface hydrophobicity,and apoptosis rate exhibited initial increases followed by decreases.Additionally,bioflm formation-related genes luxS,waaE,spo0A,and wza showed temporal and concentration-dependent expression patterns.NSR concentrations in wastewater and soil were reduced to 1.92 and 2.72 mg L^(-1),respectively.In a simulated wastewater treatment unit with a 12-h hydraulic retention time,YM2 achieved 84.55%NSR degradation after 10 d.These fndings provide a theoretical foundation for microbial remediation of NSR contamination.展开更多
Wetland degradation is an escalating global challenge with profound impacts on animal diversity,particularly during successional processes.Birds,as highly mobile and environmentally sensitive organisms,serve as effect...Wetland degradation is an escalating global challenge with profound impacts on animal diversity,particularly during successional processes.Birds,as highly mobile and environmentally sensitive organisms,serve as effective indicators of ecological change.While previous studies have primarily focused on local community structures and species diversity during a specific season,there is a need to extend the research timeframe and explore broader spatial variations.Additionally,expanding from simple species diversity indices to more multidimensional diversity indices would provide a more comprehensive understanding of wetland health and resilience.To address these gaps,we investigated the effects of wetland degradation on bird diversity across taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional dimensions in the Zoige Wetland,a plateau meadow wetland biodiversity hotspot.Surveys were conducted during both breeding(summer)and overwintering(winter)seasons across 20 transects in 5 sampling areas,representing 4 degradation levels(pristine,low,medium,and high).Our study recorded a total of 106 bird species from 32 families and 14 orders,revealing distinct seasonal patterns in bird community composition and diversity.Biodiversity indices were significantly higher in pristine and low-degraded wetlands,particularly benefiting waterfowl(Anseriformes,Ciconiiformes)and wading birds(Charadriiformes)in winter,when these areas provided superior food resources and habitat conditions.In contrast,medium and highly degraded wetlands supported increased numbers of terrestrial birds(Passeriformes)and raptors(Accipitriformes,Falconiformes).Seasonal differences in taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional diversity indices highlighted the contrasting ecological roles of wetlands during breeding and overwintering periods.Furthermore,indicator species analysis revealed key species associated with specific degradation levels and seasons,providing valuable insights into wetland health.This study underscores the importance of spatiotemporal dynamics in understanding avian responses to wetland degradation.By linking seasonal patterns of bird diversity to habitat conditions,our findings contribute to conservation efforts and provide a framework for assessing wetland degradation and its ecological impacts.展开更多
BiVO_(4)porous spheres modified by ZnO were designed and synthesized using a facile two-step method.The resulting ZnO/BiVO_(4)composite catalysts have shown remarkable efficiency as piezoelectric catalysts for degradi...BiVO_(4)porous spheres modified by ZnO were designed and synthesized using a facile two-step method.The resulting ZnO/BiVO_(4)composite catalysts have shown remarkable efficiency as piezoelectric catalysts for degrading Rhodamine B(RhB)unde mechanical vibrations,they exhibit superior activity compared to pure ZnO.The 40wt%ZnO/BiVO_(4)heterojunction composite displayed the highest activity,along with good stability and recyclability.The enhanced piezoelectric catalytic activity can be attributed to the form ation of an I-scheme heterojunction structure,which can effectively inhibit the electron-hole recombination.Furthermore,hole(h+)and superoxide radical(·O_(2)^(-))are proved to be the primary active species.Therefore,ZnO/BiVO_(4)stands as an efficient and stable piezoelectric catalyst with broad potential application in the field of environmental water pollution treatment.展开更多
Pure Mg boasting a relatively small corrosion rate is a potential biodegradable metal material for implants.However,its degradation behavior in the complex physiological environment is still a lack of understanding.In...Pure Mg boasting a relatively small corrosion rate is a potential biodegradable metal material for implants.However,its degradation behavior in the complex physiological environment is still a lack of understanding.In this work,we investigated the effect of corrosion product film layers on the degradation behavior of pure Mg in physiological environments.Pure Mg shows a faster corrosion rate in simulated body fluid(SBF)compared to NaCl solution.Hydrogen evolution experiments indicate that the degradation rate of pure Mg in SBF decreases rapidly within the first 12 h but stabilizes afterward.The rapid deposition of low-solubility calcium phosphate on the pure Mg in SBF provides protection to the substrate,resulting in a gradual decrease in the degradation rates.Consequently,the corrosion product film of pure Mg formed in SBF exhibits a layered structure,with the upper layer consisting of dense Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)/Mg_(3)(PO_(4))_(2) and the lower layer consisting of Mg(OH)_(2)/MgO.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)shows that the resistance of the corrosion product film increases over time,indicating gradual strengthening of the corrosion resistance.The 4-week degradation results in the femoral marrow cavity of mice are consistent with the result in SBF in vitro.展开更多
In this paper,the property degradation micromechanism of Al-5.10Cu-0.65 Mg-0.8Mn(wt%)alloy induced by 0.5 wt%Fe minor addition was revealed by atomic-scale scanning transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersi...In this paper,the property degradation micromechanism of Al-5.10Cu-0.65 Mg-0.8Mn(wt%)alloy induced by 0.5 wt%Fe minor addition was revealed by atomic-scale scanning transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy coupled with first-principles calculations.The results show that the Fe minor addition to the Al-Cu-Mg-Mn alloy leads to a slight reduction of grain size and the formation of coarse Al7Cu2Fe constituent particles.Fe tends to segregate into the T-phase dispersoids,θ'-,and S-phase precipitates by preferentially occupying Cu or Mn sites in these phase structures.The apparent Fe segregation contributes to an increase in stiffness of the T-phase and S-phase but decreased stiffness of theθ'phase.Formation of the coarse Al7Cu2Fe constituent particles and decreased stiffness of main precipitatesθ'containing Fe result in the degraded strength of the Al-Cu-Mg-Mn-Fe alloy.Further study reveals that corrosion resistance degradation of the Al-Cu-Mg-Mn-Fe alloy is associated with the increased width of precipitation free zones and consecutive grain boundary precipitates.The obtained results have significant implications for the usage of recycled Al alloys and the potential design strategies of high-performance alloys containing Fe.展开更多
The thawing and warming of ice-rich permafrost present a considerable threat to the long-term stability of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway(QXR)on the roof of the world—that is,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau(QXP).In this revie...The thawing and warming of ice-rich permafrost present a considerable threat to the long-term stability of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway(QXR)on the roof of the world—that is,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau(QXP).In this review,we explore the extent of the observed permafrost degradation and embankment damage under the coupled impacts of climate change and engineering construction.The ice-rich permafrost beneath the embankment presents a substantial threat to the thermal-mechanical stability of the embankment due to the permafrost’s accelerated and amplified degradation.The observed embankment deformation has a potential high risk of thaw settlement,especially for 656 embankment-bridge sections,whose potential high risk of thaw settlement may be as great as 25%.Several techniques for roadbed cooling can be used to alleviate these impacts,including crushed rock structure embankments(CRSEs),thermosyphons,and reinforcement measures,which have been demonstrated to be successful in cooling the underlying permafrost and stabilizing an embankment.Under future climate change and permafrost degradation,however,the QXR still faces a high risk of embankment damage caused by permafrost degradation and requires more effective methods to reinforce the thermal-mechanical stability of permafrost.Therefore,a better understanding of such high-risk regions is needed,and roadbed cooling techniques will require further adaption in order to address the issues brought by climate change.展开更多
Solar-driven Fenton-like reactions are promising strategies for degrading pharmaceutical wastewater to address environmental challenges and antibiotic pollution.However,its efficacy is limited by suboptimal light abso...Solar-driven Fenton-like reactions are promising strategies for degrading pharmaceutical wastewater to address environmental challenges and antibiotic pollution.However,its efficacy is limited by suboptimal light absorption efficiency,rapid charge recombination,and inadequate interfacial charge transfer.In this study,an inorganic/organic S-scheme photo-Fenton system of pseudobrookite/carbon nitride(FTOCN)was synthesized via a hydrothermally coupled calcination process for the effective purification of tetracycline antibiotics under visible-light irradiation.The optimized FTOCN-2 heterostructure exhibits a significantly enhanced TC degradation capacity of 90%within 60 min.The rate constant of FTOCN-2 is 1.6 and 5.2 times greater than those of FTO and CN,respectively.Furthermore,FTOCN exhibits high antibacterial efficacy,highlighting its potential application in the purification of natural water.Measurements via a range of analytical techniques,including Kelvin probe force microscopy,density functional theory calculations,in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy,corroborate the S-scheme mechanism.This study provides a novel perspective for the development of photo-Fenton systems with S-scheme heterojunctions for water purification.展开更多
The corrosion degradation of organic coatings in tropical marine atmospheric environments results in substantial economic losses across various industries.The complexity of a dynamic environment,combined with high cos...The corrosion degradation of organic coatings in tropical marine atmospheric environments results in substantial economic losses across various industries.The complexity of a dynamic environment,combined with high costs,extended experimental periods,and limited data,places a limit on the comprehension of this process.This study addresses this challenge by investigating the corrosion de-gradation of damaged organic coatings in a tropical marine environment using an atmospheric corrosion monitoring sensor and a random forest(RF)model.For damage simulation,a polyurethane coating applied to a Fe/graphite corrosion sensor was intentionally scratched and exposed to the marine atmosphere for over one year.Pearson correlation analysis was performed for the collection and filtering of en-vironmental and corrosion current data.According to the RF model,the following specific conditions contributed to accelerated degrada-tion:relative humidity(RH)above 80%and temperatures below 22.5℃,with the risk increasing significantly when RH exceeded 90%.High RH and temperature exhibited a cumulative effect on coating degradation.A high risk of corrosion occurred in the nighttime.The RF model was also used to predict the coating degradation process using environmental data as input parameters,with the accuracy show-ing improvement when the duration of influential environmental ranges was considered.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52100076)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.2023MS064)。
文摘The escalating global issues of water scarcity and pollution emphasize the critical need for the rapid development of efficient and eco-friendly water treatment technologies.Photoelectrocatalytic technology has emerged as a promising solution for effectively degrading refractory organic pollutants in water under light conditions.This review delves into the advancements made in the field,focusing on strategies to enhance the generation of active species by modulating the micro-interface of the photoanode.Strategies,such as morphological control,element doping,introduction of surface oxygen vacancies,and construction of heterostructures,significantly improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated charges and the generation of active species,thereby boosting the efficiency of photoelectrocatalytic performance.Furthermore,the review explores the potential applications of photoelectrocatalytic technology in organic pollutant degradation in solutions.It also outlines the current challenges and future development directions.Despite its remarkable laboratory success,practical implementation of photoelectrocatalytic technology encounters obstacles related to stability,cost-effectiveness,and operational efficiency.Future investigations need to focus on optimizing the performance of photoelectrocatalytic materials and exploring strategies for upscaling their application in real water treatment scenarios.
文摘The escalating pace of industrialization has significantly intensified water pollution challenges,for instance,the persistent organic pollutants like methyl orange(MO).Conventional remediation techniques,such as adsorption and biological degradation,are often hampered by low efficiency and the risk of secondary pollution.Photocatalysis emerges as a promising sustainable alternative;however,the benchmark material titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))suffers from its intrinsic limitations,notably its wide bandgap energy(≥3.4 eV)restricting its activity to the region of the ultraviolet light and its rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers.To overcome these constraints,this research focused on synthesizing novel TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction composite photocatalysts via a solvothermal approach.Comprehensive characterization techniques confirmed the successful formation of the composite,which revealed that ultrathin Sn3O4 nanosheets uniformly coated TiO_(2) nanospheres.This unique architecture effectively reduced the overall crystallinity and introduced the beneficial oxygen vacancies.Under visible-light irradiation(λ≥420 nm),the optimized TiO_(2)/Sn3O4 composite exhibited the exceptional photocatalytic performance,which achieved 96%degradation of MO within just 60 minutes.The calculated apparent kinetic rate constant(0.103 min^(-1))was remarkably(5.15 times)higher than that of pristine TiO_(2).ESR experiments identified that hydroxyl radicals(·OH)was the predominant active species driving the degradation.Furthermore,cyclic degradation tests demonstrated its excellent material stability,with the composite retaining 85%of its initial efficiency after four consecutive reuse cycles.This work underscored the synergistic effects within the TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction,which significantly enhanced the visible-light absorption,charge separation,and photocatalytic activity,which provided the valuable insights for designing efficient,stable catalysts for the advanced environmental remediation applications.
基金supported by the Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of the Key Technology for Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment and the Suqian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing(Grant No.M202108).
文摘To address the issues of insufficient and imbalanced data samples in proton exchange membrane fuel cell(PEMFC)performance degradation prediction,this study proposes a data augmentation-based model to predict PEMFC performance degradation.Firstly,an improved generative adversarial network(IGAN)with adaptive gradient penalty coefficient is proposed to address the problems of excessively fast gradient descent and insufficient diversity of generated samples.Then,the IGANis used to generate datawith a distribution analogous to real data,therebymitigating the insufficiency and imbalance of original PEMFC samples and providing the predictionmodel with training data rich in feature information.Finally,a convolutional neural network-bidirectional long short-termmemory(CNN-BiLSTM)model is adopted to predict PEMFC performance degradation.Experimental results show that the data generated by the proposed IGAN exhibits higher quality than that generated by the original GAN,and can fully characterize and enrich the original data’s features.Using the augmented data,the prediction accuracy of the CNN-BiLSTM model is significantly improved,rendering it applicable to tasks of predicting PEMFC performance degradation.
基金supported byHainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.422RC600,519QN175)National Natural Science Foundation ofChina(Nos.52160018,21801053,52400206,52500209)High-Level Talent Program of Hainan Province(Nos.XJ2400008202,XJ2400011473).
文摘Oxidative magnetization has attracted great attention as an efficient strategy for modulating physiochemical properties of magnetic biochar.In this paper,a K_(2)FeO_(4)-involving hydrothermal oxidative magnetization was explored to regulate multiple micro-structures for manufacture magnetic hydrochar(MHC)for Fenton-like degradation of tetracycline in aqueous solution.Diverse shapes of Fe_(3)O_(4) and nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)were doped with abundant oxygen containing groups and persistent free radicals(PFRs).Multiple catalysis sites including iron species,PFRs,oxygen containing groups,and graphite defects contributed to accelerate the Fenton-like degradation with synergistic effect.Notably,MHC achieved a tetracycline removal rate of 99% within 60 min at 50 mg/L,with a total organic carbon(TOC)removal rate of 35%.Furthermore,after four cycles of reuse,the degradation efficiency slightly decreased to 93%.This study highlights the potential of magnetic hydrochar with multiple catalytic sites in the effective and sustainable degradation of pollutants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52370174)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China (No.ZR2022ME128)Special Projects in Key Areas of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province (No.2023ZDZX4050)。
文摘The excessive use of pesticides has exacerbated environmental pollution due to herbicide residues,while their persistent toxicity poses serious challenges to global ecological security.A magnetically recyclable CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr S-scheme heterojunctions was prepared by microwave-assisted co-precipitation method for photocatalytic degradation of Diuron(DUR) in water.The formation of S-scheme heterojunction enhances electron transfer and charge separation,which was demonstrated by free radical trapping,electrochemical experiments,and DFT calculations.The magnetic CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr catalysts can achieve 99.9 %removal of diuron in 50 min under visible light irradiation.Furthermore,the system maintains stable performance across a broad p H range(3-9),enabling adaptation to diverse water environments,effective elimination of multiple pollutants,and strong resistance to ionic interference.Using magnetic recovery,CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr exhibits a high removal rate of 99 % and a markedly low ion leaching rate(<20 μg/L) after six cycles photocatalytic process,confirming its excellent stability and durability.According to HPLCQTOF-MS and DFT calculation,the main ways of DUR degradation include dechlorinated hydroxylation,dealkylation and hydroxylation of aromatic ring and side chain.Toxicity analysis showed that the toxicity of the intermediates generated during degradation was generally lower than that of DUR.The magnetic CoFe_(2)O_(4)/BiOBr S-scheme heterojunction developed in this study exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance,high applicability,good stability,and durability,providing an effective magnetic for the removal of refractory pollutants.
基金Project Supported by Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(20212ACB206002)。
文摘Objective:Osteoarthritis(OA)is a degenerative joint disease characterized by extracellular matrix(ECM)degradation,chondrocyte apoptosis,and chronic inflammation.Cartilage destruction and ECM degeneration contribute to joint function loss and disability.Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)up-regulates the expression of MMP-13,which degrades collagen Ⅱ.Our previous study found that 5,7,3',4'-tetramethoxyflavone(TMF)exhibited protective effects on OA chondrocytes.This study aims to investigate the protective role of TMF in inhibiting ECM degradation by mediating the Sirt1/STAT3 signaling pathway.Methods:Rat OA models were established by the injection of monosodium iodoacetate(MIA).Hematoxylin&eosin(HE)staining and immunohistochemistry(IHC)analysis were performed.IL-1β stimulated C28/I2 cells were used as OA-like chondrocyte cell model.Western blotting assays were used to determine the protein expression.Results:The expression of MMP-13 was upregulated while type Ⅱ collagen expression is downregulated,and the phosphorylation level of STAT3 is increased in rat OA models.TMF reverses the STAT3-mediated expression of MMP-13 and type v collagen.Activation of STAT3 or inhibition of Sirt1 function attenuates the inhibitory effect of TMF on ECM degradation.Conclusion:TMF can inhibit ECM degradation mediated by the STAT3 signal pathway by activating Sirt1 expression in OA cell and animal models.
基金financial support of this work by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22378332,52003219)the Open Fund of Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics(No.2022FE008)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(NO.2022J058)Ministry of Industry and Information Technology high quality development project(TC220A04A-206).
文摘Although poly(lactic acid)(PLA)is a good environmentally-friendly bio-degradable polymer which is used to substitute traditional petrochemical-based polymer packaging films,the barrier properties of PLA films are still insufficient for high-barrier packaging applications.In this study,oxygen scavenger hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene(HTPB)and cobalt salt catalyst were incorporated into the PLA/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PLA/PBAT),followed by melting extrusion and three-layer co-extrusion blown film process to prepare the composite films.The oxygen permeability coefficient of the composite film combined with 6 wt%oxygen scavenger and 0.4 wt%catalyst was decreased significantly from 377.00 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1) to 0.98 cc·mil·m^(-2)·day^(-1)·0.1 MPa^(-1),showing a remarkable enhancement of 384.69 times compared with the PLA/PBAT composite film.Meanwhile,the degradation behavior of the composite film was also accelerated,exhibiting a mass loss of nearly 60%of the original mass after seven days of degradation in an alkaline environment,whereas PLA/PBAT composite film only showed a mass loss of 32%.This work has successfully prepared PLA/PBAT composite films with simultaneously improved oxygen barrier property and degradation behavior,which has great potential for high-demanding green chemistry packaging industries,including food,agricultural,and military packaging.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent malignancy with a substantial health burden and high mortality rate,despite advances in prevention,early detection,and treatment.Compared with the global average,Asia,notably China,reports disproportionately high GC incidences.The disease often progresses asymptoma-tically in the early stages,leading to delayed diagnosis and compromised out-comes.Thus,it is crucial to identify early diagnostic biomarkers and enhance treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.METHODS Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 148 patients with GC treated at the Civil Aviation Shanghai Hospital between December 2022 and December 2023.The associations of coagulation indices-partial thromboplastin time(APTT),prothrombin time(PT),thrombin time(TT),fibrinogen,fibrinogen degradation products(FDP),fasting blood glucose,and D-dimer(D-D)with TNM stage and distant metastasis were examined.RESULTS Prolongation of APTT,PT,and TT was significantly correlated with the GC TNM stage.Hence,abnormal coagulation system activation was closely related to disease progression.Elevated FDP and D-D were significantly associated with distant metastasis in GC(P<0.05),suggesting that increased fibrinolytic activity contributes to increased metastatic risk.CONCLUSION Our Results reveal coagulation indices,FDPs as GC biomarkers,reflecting abnormal coagulation/fibrinolysis,aiding disease progression,metastasis prediction,and helping clinicians assess thrombotic risk for early intervention and personalized treatment plans.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC3901800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22176041)Guangzhou Science and Technology Planning Project(No.2023A04J0918)。
文摘Poly(butylene adipate-terephthalate)(PBAT),as one of the most common and promising biodegradable plastics,has been widely used in agriculture,packaging,and other industries due to its strong biodegradability properties.It is well known that PBAT suffers a series of natural weathering,mechanical wear,hydrolysis,photochemical transformation,and other abiotic degradation processes before being biodegraded.Therefore,it is particularly important to understand the role of abiotic degradation in the life cycle of PBAT.Since the abiotic degradation of PBAT has not been systematically summarized,this review aims to summarize the mechanisms and main factors of the three major abiotic degradation pathways(hydrolysis,photochemical transformation,and thermochemical degradation)of PBAT.It was found that all of them preferentially destroy the chemical bonds with higher energy(especially C-O and C=O)of PBAT,which eventually leads to the shortening of the polymer chain and then leads to reduction in molecular weight.The main factors affecting these abiotic degradations are closely related to the energy or PBAT structure.These findings provide important theoretical and practical guidance for identifying effective methods for PBAT waste management and proposing advanced schemes to regulate the degradation rate of PBAT.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52070103 and 22102102)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.LY21E090004 and LQ22B050004)+1 种基金Ningbo Public Welfare Science and Technology Program(No.2021S025)Ningbo Youth Leading Talent Project(No.2024QL038).
文摘Exploration of stable metal single-site supported porous graphitic carbon nitride(PCN)nanostructures and the development of maximum atom utilization for enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of antibiotics remains a challenge in current research.This work proposed a one-step thermal copolymerization to obtain Cu(Ⅰ)doping porous carbon nitride(CUCN)through a spontaneously reducing atmosphere by urea in a covered crucible.The obtained CUCN had crumpled ultrathin nanosheets and mesoporous structures,which possessed higher specific surface areas than PCN.From X-ray absorption near edge structure(XANES)and Fourier transform extended X-ray absorption fine structure(FT-EXAFS)spectra analysis,the Cu doping existed in the oxidation state of Cu(Ⅰ)as single atoms anchored on the 2D layers of CN through two N neighbors,thereby facilitating efficient pathways for the transfer of photoexcited charge carriers.Furthermore,the photoluminescence(PL)spectra,electrochemical impedance spectra(EIS)and transient photocurrent response test proved the improved separation and transfer of photoexcited charge carriers for Cu(Ⅰ)introduction.Consequently,the photocatalytic activity of CUCN was much better than that of PCN for antibiotics norfloxacin(NOR),with 4.7-fold higher degradation reaction rate constants.From species-trapping experiments and density function theory(DFT)calculations,the Cu single atoms in Cu-N_(2)served as catalytic sites that could accelerate charge transfer and facilitate the adsorption of molecular oxygen to produce active species.The stable Cu(Ⅰ)embedded in the layer structure led to the excellent recycling test and remained stable after four runs of degradation and even thermal regenerated treatment.The degradation paths of NOR by CUCN under visible light were also demonstrated.Our work sheds light on a sustainable and practical approach for achieving stable metal single-atom doping and enhancing photocatalytic degradation of aqueous pollutants.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3809300)。
文摘With the approaching of large-scale retirement of power lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),their urgent handling is required for environmental protection and resource reutilization.However,at present,substantial spent power batteries,especially for those high recovery value cathode materials,have not been greenly,sustainably,and efficiently recycled.Compared to the traditional recovery method for cathode materials with high energy consumption and severe secondary pollution,the direct repair regeneration,as a new type of short-process and efficient treatment methods,has attracted widespread attention.However,it still faces challenges in homogenization repair,electrochemical performance decline,and scaling-up production.To promote the direct regeneration technology development of failed NCM materials,herein we deeply discuss the failure mechanism of nickel-cobalt-manganese(NCM)ternary cathode materials,including element loss,Li/Ni mixing,phase transformation,structural defects,oxygen release,and surface degradation and reconstruction.Based on this,the detailed analysis and summary of the direct regeneration method embracing solid-phase sintering,eutectic salt assistance,solvothermal synthesis,sol-gel process,spray drying,and redox mediation are provided.Further,the upcycling strategy for regeneration materials,such as single-crystallization and high-nickelization,structural regulation,ion doping,and surface engineering,are discussed in deep.Finally,the challenges faced by the direct regeneration and corresponding countermeasures are pointed out.Undoubtedly,this review provides valuable guidance for the efficient and high-value recovery of failed cathode materials.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3901902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52203037,52103031,and 52073107)。
文摘Fiber fabrics have been wildly utilized for solar interracial evaporators to address freshwater scarcity.However,the complex and expensive manufacturing processes remain limited to their scalable development.Herein,a fabric-based Janus interracial evaporator is efficiently fabricated on a large scale by integrating an extremely innovative self-designed melt-centrifugal spinning technology with spray coating technology.The prepared fabric-based Janus interfacial evaporator has differential hydrophilicity,uneven surfaces,and channels that allow moisture escape.Benefiting from the excellent photothermai conversion of graphene oxide and the charge transfer actions of titanium dioxide,such a multifunction evaporator can reach a high evaporation rate of 1.72 kg m^(-2)h^(-1)under 1 sun irradiation,a superior antibacterial rate of 99%,excellent photocatalytic degradation,and effective thermoelectric ability simultaneously.Moreover,it also shows fantastic performance in salt resistance,recyclable evaporation,and real desalination,This work demonstrates a high-efficiency,cost-effective,multifunctional,and scalable strategy for high-performance fiber fabrics solar interfacial evaporation.
基金financially supported by the Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission(Innovation Capacity Building)Project,China(20231036-3)the Key R&D Project of the Science and Technology Development Plan of Jilin,China(20230203014SF)。
文摘Nicosulfuron(NSR),a sulfonylurea herbicide,readily infiltrates water bodies,potentially compromising aquatic ecosystems and human health.In this study,bacteria consortium YM2 was isolated and cultivated from pesticide plant active sludge for NSR wastewater bioremediation.Response surface methodology analysis demonstrated that under optimal cultivation conditions(9.41 g L^(-1)maltodextrin,21.37 g L^(-1)yeast extract,and 12.45 g L^(-1)NaCl),the YM2 bacteria consortium achieved 97.49%NSR degradation within 4 d.Optimal degradation parameters were established at 30℃,pH 6.0,1%inoculum,and 20 mg L^(-1)initial NSR concentration.The degradation system demonstrated resistance to heavy metal ions including Cd^(2+),Pb^(2+),Ni^(2+),and Zn^(2+),with degradation primarily occurring through bacterial extracellular enzymes(92.17%).During the degradation process,reactive oxygen species,oxidative stress,cell membrane permeability,cell surface hydrophobicity,and apoptosis rate exhibited initial increases followed by decreases.Additionally,bioflm formation-related genes luxS,waaE,spo0A,and wza showed temporal and concentration-dependent expression patterns.NSR concentrations in wastewater and soil were reduced to 1.92 and 2.72 mg L^(-1),respectively.In a simulated wastewater treatment unit with a 12-h hydraulic retention time,YM2 achieved 84.55%NSR degradation after 10 d.These fndings provide a theoretical foundation for microbial remediation of NSR contamination.
基金supported by the Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds (No.16011221038,RQD2022021)Double World-Class Project (No.CX2023010)。
文摘Wetland degradation is an escalating global challenge with profound impacts on animal diversity,particularly during successional processes.Birds,as highly mobile and environmentally sensitive organisms,serve as effective indicators of ecological change.While previous studies have primarily focused on local community structures and species diversity during a specific season,there is a need to extend the research timeframe and explore broader spatial variations.Additionally,expanding from simple species diversity indices to more multidimensional diversity indices would provide a more comprehensive understanding of wetland health and resilience.To address these gaps,we investigated the effects of wetland degradation on bird diversity across taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional dimensions in the Zoige Wetland,a plateau meadow wetland biodiversity hotspot.Surveys were conducted during both breeding(summer)and overwintering(winter)seasons across 20 transects in 5 sampling areas,representing 4 degradation levels(pristine,low,medium,and high).Our study recorded a total of 106 bird species from 32 families and 14 orders,revealing distinct seasonal patterns in bird community composition and diversity.Biodiversity indices were significantly higher in pristine and low-degraded wetlands,particularly benefiting waterfowl(Anseriformes,Ciconiiformes)and wading birds(Charadriiformes)in winter,when these areas provided superior food resources and habitat conditions.In contrast,medium and highly degraded wetlands supported increased numbers of terrestrial birds(Passeriformes)and raptors(Accipitriformes,Falconiformes).Seasonal differences in taxonomic,phylogenetic,and functional diversity indices highlighted the contrasting ecological roles of wetlands during breeding and overwintering periods.Furthermore,indicator species analysis revealed key species associated with specific degradation levels and seasons,providing valuable insights into wetland health.This study underscores the importance of spatiotemporal dynamics in understanding avian responses to wetland degradation.By linking seasonal patterns of bird diversity to habitat conditions,our findings contribute to conservation efforts and provide a framework for assessing wetland degradation and its ecological impacts.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22272151)Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project of Jinhua City,China(No.2023-4-022)。
文摘BiVO_(4)porous spheres modified by ZnO were designed and synthesized using a facile two-step method.The resulting ZnO/BiVO_(4)composite catalysts have shown remarkable efficiency as piezoelectric catalysts for degrading Rhodamine B(RhB)unde mechanical vibrations,they exhibit superior activity compared to pure ZnO.The 40wt%ZnO/BiVO_(4)heterojunction composite displayed the highest activity,along with good stability and recyclability.The enhanced piezoelectric catalytic activity can be attributed to the form ation of an I-scheme heterojunction structure,which can effectively inhibit the electron-hole recombination.Furthermore,hole(h+)and superoxide radical(·O_(2)^(-))are proved to be the primary active species.Therefore,ZnO/BiVO_(4)stands as an efficient and stable piezoelectric catalyst with broad potential application in the field of environmental water pollution treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52127801)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF under Grant Number GZC20231545,China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024T170557 and 2023M742224)+1 种基金Shanghai Post-doctoral Excellence Program(No.2023440)City University of Hong Kong Donation Grants(DON-RMG No.9229021 and 9220061).
文摘Pure Mg boasting a relatively small corrosion rate is a potential biodegradable metal material for implants.However,its degradation behavior in the complex physiological environment is still a lack of understanding.In this work,we investigated the effect of corrosion product film layers on the degradation behavior of pure Mg in physiological environments.Pure Mg shows a faster corrosion rate in simulated body fluid(SBF)compared to NaCl solution.Hydrogen evolution experiments indicate that the degradation rate of pure Mg in SBF decreases rapidly within the first 12 h but stabilizes afterward.The rapid deposition of low-solubility calcium phosphate on the pure Mg in SBF provides protection to the substrate,resulting in a gradual decrease in the degradation rates.Consequently,the corrosion product film of pure Mg formed in SBF exhibits a layered structure,with the upper layer consisting of dense Ca_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)/Mg_(3)(PO_(4))_(2) and the lower layer consisting of Mg(OH)_(2)/MgO.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)shows that the resistance of the corrosion product film increases over time,indicating gradual strengthening of the corrosion resistance.The 4-week degradation results in the femoral marrow cavity of mice are consistent with the result in SBF in vitro.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U20A20274 and 52061003)the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province(No.202301AT070209)the Science and Technology Major Project of Yunnan Province(No.202102AG050017).
文摘In this paper,the property degradation micromechanism of Al-5.10Cu-0.65 Mg-0.8Mn(wt%)alloy induced by 0.5 wt%Fe minor addition was revealed by atomic-scale scanning transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy coupled with first-principles calculations.The results show that the Fe minor addition to the Al-Cu-Mg-Mn alloy leads to a slight reduction of grain size and the formation of coarse Al7Cu2Fe constituent particles.Fe tends to segregate into the T-phase dispersoids,θ'-,and S-phase precipitates by preferentially occupying Cu or Mn sites in these phase structures.The apparent Fe segregation contributes to an increase in stiffness of the T-phase and S-phase but decreased stiffness of theθ'phase.Formation of the coarse Al7Cu2Fe constituent particles and decreased stiffness of main precipitatesθ'containing Fe result in the degraded strength of the Al-Cu-Mg-Mn-Fe alloy.Further study reveals that corrosion resistance degradation of the Al-Cu-Mg-Mn-Fe alloy is associated with the increased width of precipitation free zones and consecutive grain boundary precipitates.The obtained results have significant implications for the usage of recycled Al alloys and the potential design strategies of high-performance alloys containing Fe.
基金financially supported in part by the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(STEP)(2021QZKK0205)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42230512).
文摘The thawing and warming of ice-rich permafrost present a considerable threat to the long-term stability of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway(QXR)on the roof of the world—that is,the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau(QXP).In this review,we explore the extent of the observed permafrost degradation and embankment damage under the coupled impacts of climate change and engineering construction.The ice-rich permafrost beneath the embankment presents a substantial threat to the thermal-mechanical stability of the embankment due to the permafrost’s accelerated and amplified degradation.The observed embankment deformation has a potential high risk of thaw settlement,especially for 656 embankment-bridge sections,whose potential high risk of thaw settlement may be as great as 25%.Several techniques for roadbed cooling can be used to alleviate these impacts,including crushed rock structure embankments(CRSEs),thermosyphons,and reinforcement measures,which have been demonstrated to be successful in cooling the underlying permafrost and stabilizing an embankment.Under future climate change and permafrost degradation,however,the QXR still faces a high risk of embankment damage caused by permafrost degradation and requires more effective methods to reinforce the thermal-mechanical stability of permafrost.Therefore,a better understanding of such high-risk regions is needed,and roadbed cooling techniques will require further adaption in order to address the issues brought by climate change.
文摘Solar-driven Fenton-like reactions are promising strategies for degrading pharmaceutical wastewater to address environmental challenges and antibiotic pollution.However,its efficacy is limited by suboptimal light absorption efficiency,rapid charge recombination,and inadequate interfacial charge transfer.In this study,an inorganic/organic S-scheme photo-Fenton system of pseudobrookite/carbon nitride(FTOCN)was synthesized via a hydrothermally coupled calcination process for the effective purification of tetracycline antibiotics under visible-light irradiation.The optimized FTOCN-2 heterostructure exhibits a significantly enhanced TC degradation capacity of 90%within 60 min.The rate constant of FTOCN-2 is 1.6 and 5.2 times greater than those of FTO and CN,respectively.Furthermore,FTOCN exhibits high antibacterial efficacy,highlighting its potential application in the purification of natural water.Measurements via a range of analytical techniques,including Kelvin probe force microscopy,density functional theory calculations,in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy,corroborate the S-scheme mechanism.This study provides a novel perspective for the development of photo-Fenton systems with S-scheme heterojunctions for water purification.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3808803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371049)the National Science and Technology Resources Investigation Program of China(No.2021FY100603).
文摘The corrosion degradation of organic coatings in tropical marine atmospheric environments results in substantial economic losses across various industries.The complexity of a dynamic environment,combined with high costs,extended experimental periods,and limited data,places a limit on the comprehension of this process.This study addresses this challenge by investigating the corrosion de-gradation of damaged organic coatings in a tropical marine environment using an atmospheric corrosion monitoring sensor and a random forest(RF)model.For damage simulation,a polyurethane coating applied to a Fe/graphite corrosion sensor was intentionally scratched and exposed to the marine atmosphere for over one year.Pearson correlation analysis was performed for the collection and filtering of en-vironmental and corrosion current data.According to the RF model,the following specific conditions contributed to accelerated degrada-tion:relative humidity(RH)above 80%and temperatures below 22.5℃,with the risk increasing significantly when RH exceeded 90%.High RH and temperature exhibited a cumulative effect on coating degradation.A high risk of corrosion occurred in the nighttime.The RF model was also used to predict the coating degradation process using environmental data as input parameters,with the accuracy show-ing improvement when the duration of influential environmental ranges was considered.
