Interconnectivity is the key characteristic of bone tissue engineering scaffold modulating cell migration,blood vessels invasion and transport of nutrient and waste.However,efforts and understanding of the interconnec...Interconnectivity is the key characteristic of bone tissue engineering scaffold modulating cell migration,blood vessels invasion and transport of nutrient and waste.However,efforts and understanding of the interconnectivity of porous Mg is limited due to the diverse architectures of pore struts and pore size distribution of Mg scaffold systems.In this work,biomimetic hierarchical porous Mg scaffolds with tailored interconnectivity as well as pore size distribution were prepared by template replication of infiltration casting.Mg scaffold with better interconnectivity showed lower mechanical strength.Enlarging interconnected pores would enhance the interconnectivity of the whole scaffold and reduce the change of ion concentration,pH value and osmolality of the degradation microenvironment due to the lower specific surface area.Nevertheless,the degradation rates of five tested Mg scaffolds were no different because of the same geometry of strut unit.Direct cell culture and evaluation of cell density at both sides of four typical Mg scaffolds indicated that cell migration through hierarchical porous Mg scaffolds could be enhanced by not only bigger interconnected pore size but also larger main pore size.In summary,design of interconnectivity in terms of pore size distribution could regulate mechanical strength,microenvironment in cell culture condition and cell migration potential,and beyond that it shows great potential for personalized therapy which could facilitate the regeneration process.展开更多
Open data strategies are being adopted in disaster-related data particularly because of the need to provide information on global targets and indicators for implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Red...Open data strategies are being adopted in disaster-related data particularly because of the need to provide information on global targets and indicators for implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.In all phases of disaster risk management including forecasting,emergency response and post-disaster reconstruction,the need for interconnected multidisciplinary open data for collaborative reporting as well as study and analysis are apparent,in order to determine disaster impact data in timely and reportable manner.The extraordinary progress in computing and information technology in the past decade,such as broad local and wide-area network connectivity(e.g.Internet),highperformance computing,service and cloud computing,big data methods and mobile devices,provides the technical foundation for connecting open data to support disaster risk research.A new generation of disaster data infrastructure based on interconnected open data is evolving rapidly.There are two levels in the conceptual model of Linked Open Data for Global Disaster Risk Research(LODGD)Working Group of the Committee on Data for Science and Technology(CODATA),which is the Committee on Data of the International Council for Science(ICSU):data characterization and data connection.In data characterization,the knowledge about disaster taxonomy and data dependency on disaster events requires specific scientific study as it aims to understand and present the correlation between specific disaster events and scientific data through the integration of literature analysis and semantic knowledge discovery.Data connection concepts deal with technical methods to connect distributed data resources identified by data characterization of disaster type.In the science community,interconnected open data for disaster risk impact assessment are beginning to influence how disaster data are shared,and this will need to extend data coverage and provide better ways of utilizing data across domains where innovation and integration are now necessarily needed.展开更多
Porous hydroxyapatite （HA）-tricalcium phosphate （TCP） ceramic scaffolds were prepared using a screw-type extrusion method with polymer beads. HA and dicalcium phosphate dehydrates （DCPD） were added at various ra...Porous hydroxyapatite （HA）-tricalcium phosphate （TCP） ceramic scaffolds were prepared using a screw-type extrusion method with polymer beads. HA and dicalcium phosphate dehydrates （DCPD） were added at various ratios to obtain different HA/TCP ratios in sintered ceramic scaffolds. To further enhance the pore interconnectivity and porosity, the developed porous ceramic scaffolds were etched with acid solutions. The maximum porosity （- 85%） was observed in the Ca-P scaffold with the lowest HA （-7%） content. On the other hand, the maximum compressive strength was noted in the scaffolds with the highest HA content （ - 85%）. X-ray diffraction showed that the extent of the fl-TCP to a-TCP phase transformation increased with decreasing HA/DCPD ratio. All HCl-etched scaffolds were observed to generate micropores, which improved the interconnectivity, while biomineralization was found to be the same for both the HCl-etched and non- etched scaffolds. In particular, hydrochloric acid etching is a promising method for improving the interconnectivity and porosity of the ceramic scaffolds.展开更多
The organization of biological neuronal networks into functional modules has intrigued scientists and inspired engineers to develop artificial systems.These networks are characterized by two key properties.First,they ...The organization of biological neuronal networks into functional modules has intrigued scientists and inspired engineers to develop artificial systems.These networks are characterized by two key properties.First,they exhibit dense interconnectivity(Braitenburg and Schüz,1998;Campagnola et al.,2022).The strength and probability of connectivity depend on cell type,inter-neuronal distance,and species.Still,every cortical neuron receives input from thousands of other neurons while transmitting output to a similar number of neurons.Second,communication between neurons occurs primarily via chemical or electrical synapses.展开更多
This paper proposes a novel modified uni-traveling-carrier photodiode(MUTC-PD)featuring an electric field regulation layer:a p-type doped thin layer inserted behind the PD’s n-doped cliff layer.This electric field re...This paper proposes a novel modified uni-traveling-carrier photodiode(MUTC-PD)featuring an electric field regulation layer:a p-type doped thin layer inserted behind the PD’s n-doped cliff layer.This electric field regulation layer enhances the PD’s performance by not only reducing and smoothing the electric field intensity in the collector layer,allowing photo-generated electrons to transit at peak drift velocity,but also improving the electric field intensity in the depleted absorber layer and optimizing the photo-generated carriers’saturated transit performance.Additionally,the transport characteristics of the peak drift velocity of photogenerated electrons in the device’s collection layer can be used to optimize its parasitic characteristics.The electron’s peak drift velocity compensates for the lost transit time.Thus improving the 3 dB bandwidth of the PD’s photo response.Finally obtains a MUTC-PD with a 3 dB bandwidth of 68 GHz at a responsivity of 0.502 A/W,making it suitable for 100 Gbit/s optical receivers.展开更多
As global energy demand increases and environmental standards tighten,the development of efficient,eco-friendly energy conversion and storage technologies becomes crucial.Solid oxide cells(SOCs)show great promise beca...As global energy demand increases and environmental standards tighten,the development of efficient,eco-friendly energy conversion and storage technologies becomes crucial.Solid oxide cells(SOCs)show great promise because of their high energy conversion efficiency and wide range of applications.Highentropy materials(HEMs),a novel class of materials comprising several principal elements,have attracted significant interest within the materials science and energy sectors.Their distinctive structural features and adaptable functional properties offer immense potential for innovation across various applications.This review systematically covers the basic concepts,crystal structures,element selection,and major synthesis strategies of HEMs,and explores in detail the specific applications of these materials in SOCs,including its potential as air electrodes,fuel electrodes,electrolytes,and interconnects(including barrier coatings).By analyzing existing studies,this review reveals the significant advantages of HEMs in enhancing the performance,anti-poisoning,and stability of SOCs;highlights the key areas and challenges for future research;and looks into possible future directions.展开更多
Porous architecture in bone substitutes,notably the interconnectivity of pores,is a critical factor for bone ingrowth.However,controlling the pore interconnectivity while maintaining the microarchitecture has not yet ...Porous architecture in bone substitutes,notably the interconnectivity of pores,is a critical factor for bone ingrowth.However,controlling the pore interconnectivity while maintaining the microarchitecture has not yet been achieved using conventional methods,such as sintering.Herein,we fabricated a porous block using the crystal growth of calcium sulfate dihydrate,and controlled the pore interconnectivity by limiting the region of crystal growth.The calcium sulfate dihydrate blocks were transformed to bone apatite,carbonate apatite(CO_(3)Ap)through dissolution–precipitation reactions.Thus,CO_(3)Ap blocks with 15%and 30%interconnected pore volumes were obtained while maintaining the microarchitecture:they were designated as CO_(3)Ap-15 and CO_(3)Ap-30,respectively.At 4 weeks after implantation in a rabbit femur defect,new bone formed throughout CO_(3)Ap-30,whereas little bone was formed in the center region of CO_(3)Ap-15.At 12 weeks after implantation,a large portion of CO_(3)Ap-30 was replaced with new bone and the boundary with the host bone became blurred.In contrast,CO_(3)Ap-15 remained in the defect and the boundary with the host bone was still clear.Thus,the interconnected pores promote bone ingrowth,followed by replacement of the material with new bone.These findings provide a useful guide for designing bone substitutes for rapid bone regeneration.展开更多
A Malawian perspective on China’s influence,innovation and shared growth In today’s interconnected world,diplomacy,trade,and culture are drawing nations once thought distant closer.A case in point is the growing rel...A Malawian perspective on China’s influence,innovation and shared growth In today’s interconnected world,diplomacy,trade,and culture are drawing nations once thought distant closer.A case in point is the growing relationship between Malawi and China-two geographically and historically distinct countries that are finding powerful common ground and shared aspirations.展开更多
With the rapid development of network technologies,a large number of deployed edge devices and information systems generate massive amounts of data which provide good support for the advancement of data-driven intelli...With the rapid development of network technologies,a large number of deployed edge devices and information systems generate massive amounts of data which provide good support for the advancement of data-driven intelligent models.However,these data often contain sensitive information of users.Federated learning(FL),as a privacy preservation machine learning setting,allows users to obtain a well-trained model without sending the privacy-sensitive local data to the central server.Despite the promising prospect of FL,several significant research challenges need to be addressed before widespread deployment,including network resource allocation,model security,model convergence,etc.In this paper,we first provide a brief survey on some of these works that have been done on FL and discuss the motivations of the Communication Networks(CNs)and FL to mutually enable each other.We analyze the support of network technologies for FL,which requires frequent communication and emphasizes security,as well as the studies on the intelligence of many network scenarios and the improvement of network performance and security by the methods based on FL.At last,some challenges and broader perspectives are explored.展开更多
As the demand for computing power in data centers continues to grow, balancing data transmitting speed and energy efficiency has emerged as a critical challenge. Highbandwidth, low-power interconnection schemes are in...As the demand for computing power in data centers continues to grow, balancing data transmitting speed and energy efficiency has emerged as a critical challenge. Highbandwidth, low-power interconnection schemes are increasingly recognized as core requirements for next-generation intelligent computing center designs^([1, 2]). For short-range optical interconnections of intra-chip and inter-chip—typically covering tens of meters or less—microring resonant modulators (MRM) are emerging as an ideal solution.展开更多
Chongqing,the only municipality directly under the central government in China’s central and western regions,is distinguished by its unique identity as both a“mountain city”and a“river city.”Recognized as the bir...Chongqing,the only municipality directly under the central government in China’s central and western regions,is distinguished by its unique identity as both a“mountain city”and a“river city.”Recognized as the birthplace of Bayu culture,an influential ancient culture native to the Chongqing area,the city boasts a recorded history of more than 3,000 years.As a crucial strategic hub in the development of China’s western regions,Chongqing occupies a pivotal position in the interconnected networks fostered by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt.Leveraging the golden waterway of the Yangtze River,the China-Europe Railway Express(Chengdu-Chongqing),and the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor,Chongqing has emerged as a crucial gateway for China’s opening-up.展开更多
Metal composites produced through the liquid metal dealloying(LMD)process feature an advanced matrix-matrix composite structure,where two metallic materials form a continuous,three-dimensional interconnected network.T...Metal composites produced through the liquid metal dealloying(LMD)process feature an advanced matrix-matrix composite structure,where two metallic materials form a continuous,three-dimensional interconnected network.This study investigates the effects of Ti Cu precursor compositions on dealloying behavior and microstructural evolution in liquid Mg,using Ti_(50)Cu_(50)and Ti_(30)Cu_(70)precursors.The initial microstructure of the precursor significantly influences dealloying kinetics and phase transitions.The single-phase Ti_(50)Cu_(50)precursor exhibits a faster initial dealloying rate due to its homogeneous structure,yet complete dealloying requires 90 min.In contrast,the dualphase Ti_(30)Cu_(70)precursor achieves complete dealloying in 30 min,demonstrating the impact of a higher Cu concentration on accelerating the process kinetics.Additionally,the study explores the coarsening behavior and hardness variations during the LMD process,along with the microstructural characteristics of Mg-Ti composites fabricated from these two precursors.The findings highlight the critical role of precursor composition in tailoring the microstructure and properties of Mg-Ti composites produced through the LMD process,demonstrating its potential for advanced composite material manufacturing.展开更多
High-density interconnect(HDI)soft electronics that can integrate multiple individual functions into one miniaturized monolithic system is promising for applications related to smart healthcare,soft robotics,and human...High-density interconnect(HDI)soft electronics that can integrate multiple individual functions into one miniaturized monolithic system is promising for applications related to smart healthcare,soft robotics,and human-machine interactions.However,despite the recent advances,the development of three-dimensional(3D)soft electronics with both high resolution and high integration is still challenging because of the lack of efficient manufacturing methods to guarantee interlayer alignment of the high-density vias and reliable interlayer electrical conductivity.Here,an advanced 3D laser printing pathway,based on femtosecond laser direct writing(FLDW),is demonstrated for preparing liquid metal(LM)-based any layer HDI soft electronics.FLDW technology,with the characteristics of high spatial resolution and high precision,allows the maskless fabrication of high-resolution embedded LM microchannels and high-density vertical interconnect accesses for 3D integrated circuits.High-aspect-ratio blind/through LM microstructures are formed inside the elastomer due to the supermetalphobicity induced during laser ablation.The LM-based HDI circuit featuring high resolution(~1.5μm)and high integration(10-layer electrical interconnection)is achieved for customized soft electronics,including various customized multilayer passive electric components,soft multilayer circuit,and cross-scale multimode sensors.The 3D laser printing method provides a versatile approach for developing chip-level soft electronics.展开更多
The competence to distinguish points of view is an essential skill in today’s interconnected and information-rich world.Here’s why it is so important:区分观点的能力是当今互联互通、信息丰富的世界中一项必不可少的技能...The competence to distinguish points of view is an essential skill in today’s interconnected and information-rich world.Here’s why it is so important:区分观点的能力是当今互联互通、信息丰富的世界中一项必不可少的技能。以下是它如此重要的原因。展开更多
Amid ASEAN’s accelerating energy transition,the Advanced Energy Storage Industry Technology and Innovation Alliance(AESIA)drives cross-border collaboration to address grid fragility,aging infrastructure,and investmen...Amid ASEAN’s accelerating energy transition,the Advanced Energy Storage Industry Technology and Innovation Alliance(AESIA)drives cross-border collaboration to address grid fragility,aging infrastructure,and investment gaps.By leveraging China’s tropical-tested solutions(e.g.,grid-stabilizing storage systems)and aligning with ASEAN’s 2030 renewable targets,AESIA focuses on three pillars:adaptive technology(localized storage for solar/wind integration),regional grid interconnection(via the ASEAN Power Grid to share renewable surpluses),and blended finance(mitigating risks for long-duration storage projects).Key initiatives include standardized tropical storage protocols,training ASEAN engineers in microgrid management,and pilot cross-border projects reducing curtailment.By 2030,AESIA aims to scale affordable storage and integrate emerging tech,balancing energy security with decarbonization.This model bridges technical expertise with ASEAN’s dynamic needs,fostering a resilient,inclusive energy future.展开更多
Propelled by the rise of artificial intelligence,cloud services,and data center applications,next-generation,low-power,local-oscillator-less,digital signal processing(DSP)-free,and short-reach coherent optical communi...Propelled by the rise of artificial intelligence,cloud services,and data center applications,next-generation,low-power,local-oscillator-less,digital signal processing(DSP)-free,and short-reach coherent optical communication has evolved into an increasingly prominent area of research in recent years.Here,we demonstrate DSP-free coherent optical transmission by analog signal processing in frequency synchronous optical network(FSON)architecture,which supports polarization multiplexing and higher-order modulation formats.The FSON architecture that allows the numerous laser sources of optical transceivers within a data center can be quasi-synchronized by means of a tree-distributed homology architecture.In conjunction with our proposed pilot-tone assisted Costas loop for an analog coherent receiver,we achieve a record dual-polarization 224-Gb/s 16-QAM 5-km mismatch transmission with reset-free carrier phase recovery in the optical domain.Our proposed DSP-free analog coherent detection system based on the FSON makes it a promising solution for next-generation,low-power,and high-capacity coherent data center interconnects.展开更多
In June 2024,the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China,designating June 10 of each year as the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations.This i...In June 2024,the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China,designating June 10 of each year as the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations.This initiative aimed to deepen global appreciation for the value of civilizational diversity,promote dialogue and mutual respect,and advance the construction of a more harmonious and interconnected world.展开更多
Industrial Intelligence and Secure Interconnection,Industrial intelligence and secure interconnection serve as the foundational platform and critical information infrastructure for new industrialization,carrying signi...Industrial Intelligence and Secure Interconnection,Industrial intelligence and secure interconnection serve as the foundational platform and critical information infrastructure for new industrialization,carrying significant strategic importance.They not only function as the core engine driving the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector and ensuring stable socioeconomic operation but are also vital to enhancing national technological competitiveness and safeguarding industrial security.Currently,the global industrial landscape is undergoing profound transformation.Major Western countries and relevant authoritative bodies,leveraging their first-mover advantages in industrial network standards and protocols,are actively constructing technical barriers and exclusive industrial ecosystems.According to the 2024 Industrial Network Market Share Report,foreign standards account for over 90%of the market share in mainstream industrial network protocols.Concurrently,China's industrial AI technology remains largely built upon the technical framework defined by Western academia and industry,characterized by deep learning and reinforcement learning.There is widespread reliance on AI computing equipment。展开更多
All-perovskite tandem solar cells(TSCs)consist of a wide-bandgap(WBG,1.75-1.8 eV)top subcell and a low-bandgap(LBG,1.2-1.3 eV)bottom subcell,exhibit superior power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)compared to single-junct...All-perovskite tandem solar cells(TSCs)consist of a wide-bandgap(WBG,1.75-1.8 eV)top subcell and a low-bandgap(LBG,1.2-1.3 eV)bottom subcell,exhibit superior power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)compared to single-junction perovskite solar cells(PSCs).In addition,the advantages of lowtemperature solution preparation and low manufactu ring cost make the all-perovskite tandem solar cells widely concerned,and are considered to be one of the most potential next-generation high-performance thin film photovoltaic technologies.In this perspective,we briefly summarize the state-of-the-art advances in monolithic all-perovskite TSCs focusing on the following aspects:LBG perovskite bottom subcells,WBG perovskite top subcells,and interconnecting layers(ICLs).We then discuss the primary strategies to improve their performa nce and finally highlight the perspective regarding the achievement of efficient and stable all-perovskite tandems.展开更多
1.Aims The provision of low carbon energy to our society is a key issue at the heart of sustainable development of global energy supply.The Global Energy Interconnection(GEI)publishes original research on theories and...1.Aims The provision of low carbon energy to our society is a key issue at the heart of sustainable development of global energy supply.The Global Energy Interconnection(GEI)publishes original research on theories and developments as well practical applications on principles of large scale low carbon energy generation,transmission,distribution&storage technologies,global energy interconnection&system developments,global energy policy and energy market operations,global climate changes&environmental impacts,global energy transition strategies and global energy governance.展开更多
基金supported by grants from Shenzhen Key Medical Subject(No.SZXK023)Shenzhen“SanMing”Project of Medicine(No.SZSM201612092)+3 种基金Shenzhen Research and Development Projects(No.JCYJ20170307111755218)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2019A1515011290)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFC1102103)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M672756)
文摘Interconnectivity is the key characteristic of bone tissue engineering scaffold modulating cell migration,blood vessels invasion and transport of nutrient and waste.However,efforts and understanding of the interconnectivity of porous Mg is limited due to the diverse architectures of pore struts and pore size distribution of Mg scaffold systems.In this work,biomimetic hierarchical porous Mg scaffolds with tailored interconnectivity as well as pore size distribution were prepared by template replication of infiltration casting.Mg scaffold with better interconnectivity showed lower mechanical strength.Enlarging interconnected pores would enhance the interconnectivity of the whole scaffold and reduce the change of ion concentration,pH value and osmolality of the degradation microenvironment due to the lower specific surface area.Nevertheless,the degradation rates of five tested Mg scaffolds were no different because of the same geometry of strut unit.Direct cell culture and evaluation of cell density at both sides of four typical Mg scaffolds indicated that cell migration through hierarchical porous Mg scaffolds could be enhanced by not only bigger interconnected pore size but also larger main pore size.In summary,design of interconnectivity in terms of pore size distribution could regulate mechanical strength,microenvironment in cell culture condition and cell migration potential,and beyond that it shows great potential for personalized therapy which could facilitate the regeneration process.
基金This work was supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences[grant number XDA19020201].
文摘Open data strategies are being adopted in disaster-related data particularly because of the need to provide information on global targets and indicators for implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.In all phases of disaster risk management including forecasting,emergency response and post-disaster reconstruction,the need for interconnected multidisciplinary open data for collaborative reporting as well as study and analysis are apparent,in order to determine disaster impact data in timely and reportable manner.The extraordinary progress in computing and information technology in the past decade,such as broad local and wide-area network connectivity(e.g.Internet),highperformance computing,service and cloud computing,big data methods and mobile devices,provides the technical foundation for connecting open data to support disaster risk research.A new generation of disaster data infrastructure based on interconnected open data is evolving rapidly.There are two levels in the conceptual model of Linked Open Data for Global Disaster Risk Research(LODGD)Working Group of the Committee on Data for Science and Technology(CODATA),which is the Committee on Data of the International Council for Science(ICSU):data characterization and data connection.In data characterization,the knowledge about disaster taxonomy and data dependency on disaster events requires specific scientific study as it aims to understand and present the correlation between specific disaster events and scientific data through the integration of literature analysis and semantic knowledge discovery.Data connection concepts deal with technical methods to connect distributed data resources identified by data characterization of disaster type.In the science community,interconnected open data for disaster risk impact assessment are beginning to influence how disaster data are shared,and this will need to extend data coverage and provide better ways of utilizing data across domains where innovation and integration are now necessarily needed.
基金supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (NRF-2012R1A1A4A01014136)
文摘Porous hydroxyapatite （HA）-tricalcium phosphate （TCP） ceramic scaffolds were prepared using a screw-type extrusion method with polymer beads. HA and dicalcium phosphate dehydrates （DCPD） were added at various ratios to obtain different HA/TCP ratios in sintered ceramic scaffolds. To further enhance the pore interconnectivity and porosity, the developed porous ceramic scaffolds were etched with acid solutions. The maximum porosity （- 85%） was observed in the Ca-P scaffold with the lowest HA （-7%） content. On the other hand, the maximum compressive strength was noted in the scaffolds with the highest HA content （ - 85%）. X-ray diffraction showed that the extent of the fl-TCP to a-TCP phase transformation increased with decreasing HA/DCPD ratio. All HCl-etched scaffolds were observed to generate micropores, which improved the interconnectivity, while biomineralization was found to be the same for both the HCl-etched and non- etched scaffolds. In particular, hydrochloric acid etching is a promising method for improving the interconnectivity and porosity of the ceramic scaffolds.
基金supported in part by the Rosetrees Trust(#CF-2023-I-2_113)by the Israel Ministry of Innovation,Science,and Technology(#7393)(to ES).
文摘The organization of biological neuronal networks into functional modules has intrigued scientists and inspired engineers to develop artificial systems.These networks are characterized by two key properties.First,they exhibit dense interconnectivity(Braitenburg and Schüz,1998;Campagnola et al.,2022).The strength and probability of connectivity depend on cell type,inter-neuronal distance,and species.Still,every cortical neuron receives input from thousands of other neurons while transmitting output to a similar number of neurons.Second,communication between neurons occurs primarily via chemical or electrical synapses.
文摘This paper proposes a novel modified uni-traveling-carrier photodiode(MUTC-PD)featuring an electric field regulation layer:a p-type doped thin layer inserted behind the PD’s n-doped cliff layer.This electric field regulation layer enhances the PD’s performance by not only reducing and smoothing the electric field intensity in the collector layer,allowing photo-generated electrons to transit at peak drift velocity,but also improving the electric field intensity in the depleted absorber layer and optimizing the photo-generated carriers’saturated transit performance.Additionally,the transport characteristics of the peak drift velocity of photogenerated electrons in the device’s collection layer can be used to optimize its parasitic characteristics.The electron’s peak drift velocity compensates for the lost transit time.Thus improving the 3 dB bandwidth of the PD’s photo response.Finally obtains a MUTC-PD with a 3 dB bandwidth of 68 GHz at a responsivity of 0.502 A/W,making it suitable for 100 Gbit/s optical receivers.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB4004000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24A20542,52472210,22279057)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20221312)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX23_1465)Cultivation Program for the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Nanjing Tech University(2023-09)the grant of Hydrogen Energy Laboratory(No.FEUZ-2024-0009)。
文摘As global energy demand increases and environmental standards tighten,the development of efficient,eco-friendly energy conversion and storage technologies becomes crucial.Solid oxide cells(SOCs)show great promise because of their high energy conversion efficiency and wide range of applications.Highentropy materials(HEMs),a novel class of materials comprising several principal elements,have attracted significant interest within the materials science and energy sectors.Their distinctive structural features and adaptable functional properties offer immense potential for innovation across various applications.This review systematically covers the basic concepts,crystal structures,element selection,and major synthesis strategies of HEMs,and explores in detail the specific applications of these materials in SOCs,including its potential as air electrodes,fuel electrodes,electrolytes,and interconnects(including barrier coatings).By analyzing existing studies,this review reveals the significant advantages of HEMs in enhancing the performance,anti-poisoning,and stability of SOCs;highlights the key areas and challenges for future research;and looks into possible future directions.
文摘Porous architecture in bone substitutes,notably the interconnectivity of pores,is a critical factor for bone ingrowth.However,controlling the pore interconnectivity while maintaining the microarchitecture has not yet been achieved using conventional methods,such as sintering.Herein,we fabricated a porous block using the crystal growth of calcium sulfate dihydrate,and controlled the pore interconnectivity by limiting the region of crystal growth.The calcium sulfate dihydrate blocks were transformed to bone apatite,carbonate apatite(CO_(3)Ap)through dissolution–precipitation reactions.Thus,CO_(3)Ap blocks with 15%and 30%interconnected pore volumes were obtained while maintaining the microarchitecture:they were designated as CO_(3)Ap-15 and CO_(3)Ap-30,respectively.At 4 weeks after implantation in a rabbit femur defect,new bone formed throughout CO_(3)Ap-30,whereas little bone was formed in the center region of CO_(3)Ap-15.At 12 weeks after implantation,a large portion of CO_(3)Ap-30 was replaced with new bone and the boundary with the host bone became blurred.In contrast,CO_(3)Ap-15 remained in the defect and the boundary with the host bone was still clear.Thus,the interconnected pores promote bone ingrowth,followed by replacement of the material with new bone.These findings provide a useful guide for designing bone substitutes for rapid bone regeneration.
文摘A Malawian perspective on China’s influence,innovation and shared growth In today’s interconnected world,diplomacy,trade,and culture are drawing nations once thought distant closer.A case in point is the growing relationship between Malawi and China-two geographically and historically distinct countries that are finding powerful common ground and shared aspirations.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB2704200)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.4254064).
文摘With the rapid development of network technologies,a large number of deployed edge devices and information systems generate massive amounts of data which provide good support for the advancement of data-driven intelligent models.However,these data often contain sensitive information of users.Federated learning(FL),as a privacy preservation machine learning setting,allows users to obtain a well-trained model without sending the privacy-sensitive local data to the central server.Despite the promising prospect of FL,several significant research challenges need to be addressed before widespread deployment,including network resource allocation,model security,model convergence,etc.In this paper,we first provide a brief survey on some of these works that have been done on FL and discuss the motivations of the Communication Networks(CNs)and FL to mutually enable each other.We analyze the support of network technologies for FL,which requires frequent communication and emphasizes security,as well as the studies on the intelligence of many network scenarios and the improvement of network performance and security by the methods based on FL.At last,some challenges and broader perspectives are explored.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 61925505 and 62405070)"Pioneer" and "Leading Goose" R&D Program of Zhejiang Province (Grant No. 2024C01112)National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2023YFB2807100)。
文摘As the demand for computing power in data centers continues to grow, balancing data transmitting speed and energy efficiency has emerged as a critical challenge. Highbandwidth, low-power interconnection schemes are increasingly recognized as core requirements for next-generation intelligent computing center designs^([1, 2]). For short-range optical interconnections of intra-chip and inter-chip—typically covering tens of meters or less—microring resonant modulators (MRM) are emerging as an ideal solution.
文摘Chongqing,the only municipality directly under the central government in China’s central and western regions,is distinguished by its unique identity as both a“mountain city”and a“river city.”Recognized as the birthplace of Bayu culture,an influential ancient culture native to the Chongqing area,the city boasts a recorded history of more than 3,000 years.As a crucial strategic hub in the development of China’s western regions,Chongqing occupies a pivotal position in the interconnected networks fostered by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt.Leveraging the golden waterway of the Yangtze River,the China-Europe Railway Express(Chengdu-Chongqing),and the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor,Chongqing has emerged as a crucial gateway for China’s opening-up.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.RS-2024–00351052 and RS-2024–00450561)。
文摘Metal composites produced through the liquid metal dealloying(LMD)process feature an advanced matrix-matrix composite structure,where two metallic materials form a continuous,three-dimensional interconnected network.This study investigates the effects of Ti Cu precursor compositions on dealloying behavior and microstructural evolution in liquid Mg,using Ti_(50)Cu_(50)and Ti_(30)Cu_(70)precursors.The initial microstructure of the precursor significantly influences dealloying kinetics and phase transitions.The single-phase Ti_(50)Cu_(50)precursor exhibits a faster initial dealloying rate due to its homogeneous structure,yet complete dealloying requires 90 min.In contrast,the dualphase Ti_(30)Cu_(70)precursor achieves complete dealloying in 30 min,demonstrating the impact of a higher Cu concentration on accelerating the process kinetics.Additionally,the study explores the coarsening behavior and hardness variations during the LMD process,along with the microstructural characteristics of Mg-Ti composites fabricated from these two precursors.The findings highlight the critical role of precursor composition in tailoring the microstructure and properties of Mg-Ti composites produced through the LMD process,demonstrating its potential for advanced composite material manufacturing.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China under the Grant Nos.12127806 and 62175195the International Joint Research Laboratory for Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Measurement Technologies。
文摘High-density interconnect(HDI)soft electronics that can integrate multiple individual functions into one miniaturized monolithic system is promising for applications related to smart healthcare,soft robotics,and human-machine interactions.However,despite the recent advances,the development of three-dimensional(3D)soft electronics with both high resolution and high integration is still challenging because of the lack of efficient manufacturing methods to guarantee interlayer alignment of the high-density vias and reliable interlayer electrical conductivity.Here,an advanced 3D laser printing pathway,based on femtosecond laser direct writing(FLDW),is demonstrated for preparing liquid metal(LM)-based any layer HDI soft electronics.FLDW technology,with the characteristics of high spatial resolution and high precision,allows the maskless fabrication of high-resolution embedded LM microchannels and high-density vertical interconnect accesses for 3D integrated circuits.High-aspect-ratio blind/through LM microstructures are formed inside the elastomer due to the supermetalphobicity induced during laser ablation.The LM-based HDI circuit featuring high resolution(~1.5μm)and high integration(10-layer electrical interconnection)is achieved for customized soft electronics,including various customized multilayer passive electric components,soft multilayer circuit,and cross-scale multimode sensors.The 3D laser printing method provides a versatile approach for developing chip-level soft electronics.
文摘The competence to distinguish points of view is an essential skill in today’s interconnected and information-rich world.Here’s why it is so important:区分观点的能力是当今互联互通、信息丰富的世界中一项必不可少的技能。以下是它如此重要的原因。
文摘Amid ASEAN’s accelerating energy transition,the Advanced Energy Storage Industry Technology and Innovation Alliance(AESIA)drives cross-border collaboration to address grid fragility,aging infrastructure,and investment gaps.By leveraging China’s tropical-tested solutions(e.g.,grid-stabilizing storage systems)and aligning with ASEAN’s 2030 renewable targets,AESIA focuses on three pillars:adaptive technology(localized storage for solar/wind integration),regional grid interconnection(via the ASEAN Power Grid to share renewable surpluses),and blended finance(mitigating risks for long-duration storage projects).Key initiatives include standardized tropical storage protocols,training ASEAN engineers in microgrid management,and pilot cross-border projects reducing curtailment.By 2030,AESIA aims to scale affordable storage and integrate emerging tech,balancing energy security with decarbonization.This model bridges technical expertise with ASEAN’s dynamic needs,fostering a resilient,inclusive energy future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62405250 and 62471404)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M762955)+1 种基金the Key Project of Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics(Grant No.2023GD003)the Optical Com-munication and Sensing Laboratory,School of Engineering,Westlake University.
文摘Propelled by the rise of artificial intelligence,cloud services,and data center applications,next-generation,low-power,local-oscillator-less,digital signal processing(DSP)-free,and short-reach coherent optical communication has evolved into an increasingly prominent area of research in recent years.Here,we demonstrate DSP-free coherent optical transmission by analog signal processing in frequency synchronous optical network(FSON)architecture,which supports polarization multiplexing and higher-order modulation formats.The FSON architecture that allows the numerous laser sources of optical transceivers within a data center can be quasi-synchronized by means of a tree-distributed homology architecture.In conjunction with our proposed pilot-tone assisted Costas loop for an analog coherent receiver,we achieve a record dual-polarization 224-Gb/s 16-QAM 5-km mismatch transmission with reset-free carrier phase recovery in the optical domain.Our proposed DSP-free analog coherent detection system based on the FSON makes it a promising solution for next-generation,low-power,and high-capacity coherent data center interconnects.
文摘In June 2024,the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China,designating June 10 of each year as the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations.This initiative aimed to deepen global appreciation for the value of civilizational diversity,promote dialogue and mutual respect,and advance the construction of a more harmonious and interconnected world.
文摘Industrial Intelligence and Secure Interconnection,Industrial intelligence and secure interconnection serve as the foundational platform and critical information infrastructure for new industrialization,carrying significant strategic importance.They not only function as the core engine driving the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector and ensuring stable socioeconomic operation but are also vital to enhancing national technological competitiveness and safeguarding industrial security.Currently,the global industrial landscape is undergoing profound transformation.Major Western countries and relevant authoritative bodies,leveraging their first-mover advantages in industrial network standards and protocols,are actively constructing technical barriers and exclusive industrial ecosystems.According to the 2024 Industrial Network Market Share Report,foreign standards account for over 90%of the market share in mainstream industrial network protocols.Concurrently,China's industrial AI technology remains largely built upon the technical framework defined by Western academia and industry,characterized by deep learning and reinforcement learning.There is widespread reliance on AI computing equipment。
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(no.2022YFB4200303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.62174112)+2 种基金the Engineering Featured Team Fund of Sichuan University(no.2020SCUNG102)the Technical Application-Oriented Research Projects for Liaoning Provincial College of Communications(no.xyfzx202305)the Basic Research Projects for the Educational Department of Liaoning Province(LJ212411500014)。
文摘All-perovskite tandem solar cells(TSCs)consist of a wide-bandgap(WBG,1.75-1.8 eV)top subcell and a low-bandgap(LBG,1.2-1.3 eV)bottom subcell,exhibit superior power conversion efficiencies(PCEs)compared to single-junction perovskite solar cells(PSCs).In addition,the advantages of lowtemperature solution preparation and low manufactu ring cost make the all-perovskite tandem solar cells widely concerned,and are considered to be one of the most potential next-generation high-performance thin film photovoltaic technologies.In this perspective,we briefly summarize the state-of-the-art advances in monolithic all-perovskite TSCs focusing on the following aspects:LBG perovskite bottom subcells,WBG perovskite top subcells,and interconnecting layers(ICLs).We then discuss the primary strategies to improve their performa nce and finally highlight the perspective regarding the achievement of efficient and stable all-perovskite tandems.
文摘1.Aims The provision of low carbon energy to our society is a key issue at the heart of sustainable development of global energy supply.The Global Energy Interconnection(GEI)publishes original research on theories and developments as well practical applications on principles of large scale low carbon energy generation,transmission,distribution&storage technologies,global energy interconnection&system developments,global energy policy and energy market operations,global climate changes&environmental impacts,global energy transition strategies and global energy governance.
