On the morning of January 22,2026,the first plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)was held under the theme“Facing the Future:How Exhibition and Event Industry Navigates Industria...On the morning of January 22,2026,the first plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)was held under the theme“Facing the Future:How Exhibition and Event Industry Navigates Industrial Transformation”Moderated by Zhang Shujing,Deputy Director-General of the Exhibition Management Department(Office of International Exhibitions Bureau and World Expo Affairs)at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT),decision-makers from the global exhibit ion industry gathered to discuss strategic choices for the sector amid industrial change.展开更多
Tantalum(Ta)and niobium(Nb)are key strategic metals used in the aerospace,steel,and chemical industries.Columbite‒tan-talite is the primary Ta-and Nb-containing mineral.Flotation is an effective and practical approach...Tantalum(Ta)and niobium(Nb)are key strategic metals used in the aerospace,steel,and chemical industries.Columbite‒tan-talite is the primary Ta-and Nb-containing mineral.Flotation is an effective and practical approach for preconcentrating columbite-tantalite.However,the inevitable introduction of Ca,Mg,and other ions from process water and mineral dissolution during beneficiation can significantly affect the flotation performance of columbite‒tantalite.This study systematically investigated the effects of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+) on columbite‒tantalite flotation in a sodium oleate(NaOL)system.Flotation experiments revealed that,at pH=10,the addition of Ca^(2+) and Mg^(2+)markedly suppressed the flotation of columbite–tantalite,reducing the recovery by 94.86%and 92.55%,respectively.Characterization revealed that NaOL forms a hexagonal ring structure with Mn sites on the columbite‒tantalite(100)crystal surface.However,Ca^(2+) and Mg^(2+)ions interfere with the chemical adsorption of NaOL by reacting with it to form oleate precipitates,which subsequently cover the mineral surface.Therefore,excess NaOL did not facilitate the effective flotation of columbite‒tantalite.Furthermore,NaOL,as compared with the columbite‒tantalite surface,tended to interact with Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)to deactivate the collector.This paper elucidates the inhibitory effects of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)on the flotation of columbite‒tantalite.Consequently,the selective removal of metal ions,such as Ca^(2+) and Mg^(2+),from the slurry is essential to improve both the flotation efficiency and recovery of columbite‒tantalite,particularly when processing ores with high water hardness or containing easily leachable metal ions.展开更多
Quasi-hemispherical magnetized collisionless shocks have been generated at the SG-II laser facility through the interaction between a laserproduced supersonic plasma flow and a magnetized ambient plasma,exhibiting an ...Quasi-hemispherical magnetized collisionless shocks have been generated at the SG-II laser facility through the interaction between a laserproduced supersonic plasma flow and a magnetized ambient plasma,exhibiting an angular asymmetric shock profile accompanied by asymmetric ion acceleration.We have conducted test particle simulations using the electromagnetic fields derived from 2D MHD simulations to investigate the asymmetry of ion acceleration.The simulations reproduce the angular asymmetry of the shock and the ion acceleration observed in experiments.The results indicate that shock drift acceleration is the primary mechanism for ion energization in the present quasiperpendicular magnetized shock.The asymmetric shock structure caused by nonuniform ambient plasma forms an asymmetric accelerated electric field,ultimately leading to angular asymmetric ion acceleration,which is consistent with space observations and our experimental results.Our study provides a plausible explanation for the discrepancies reported in previous ion acceleration experiments,and could contribute to understanding of the collisionless shock acceleration.展开更多
Phototherapeutic applications gain more and more interests and require fundamental progresses in interdisciplinarity research,particularly a novel topical phototherapy using ultraviolet-B(UVB,~310 nm)upconverting phos...Phototherapeutic applications gain more and more interests and require fundamental progresses in interdisciplinarity research,particularly a novel topical phototherapy using ultraviolet-B(UVB,~310 nm)upconverting phosphors.In this study,three synthesis methods with(out)sintering processes were implemented to obtain micro-/nano-size Y_(2)O_(3):RE^(3+)/Gd^(3+)(RE=Er,Ho)particles using RE oxides(RE_(2)O_(3)),RE-nitrates(RE(NO_(3))_(3))and RE-chlorides(RECl_(3))as starting materials.Pumped by an OPO laser at wavelengths of 450 and/or 490 nm,blue-to-UVB upconversion with narrowband peak at 313 nm was effectively realized for all the Y_(2)O_(3):RE^(3+)/Gd^(3+)powder phosphors.On basis of theoretical speculations and experimental data,a two-photon absorption process was proposed for the UVB upconversion of Y_(2)O_(3):RE^(3+)/Gd^(3+).Moreover,the involved energy transfer(ET)from RE^(3+)to Gd^(3+),its back ET mechanisms as well as cross-relaxation between RE^(3+)(RE=Er,Ho)ions were systematically treated versus the Er^(3+)-or Ho^(3+)-,and Gd^(3+)-doping concentration.Note that the UVB upconversion intensity will decline severely as the particles become smaller to submicron and nanoscale,likely due to an increasing surface-tovolume ratio along with more surface defects appearance.All these results would greatly promote the development of novel blue-to-UVB upconverting materials,and their potential applications in topical phototherapy irradiated by blue light source.展开更多
To meet the needs of the treatment of Cu^(2+)pollution in aqueous solution,the sodium alginate-modified polyacrylic acid(PAA/SA)composite hydrogel was prepared by solution polymerization with acrylic acid(AA)as monome...To meet the needs of the treatment of Cu^(2+)pollution in aqueous solution,the sodium alginate-modified polyacrylic acid(PAA/SA)composite hydrogel was prepared by solution polymerization with acrylic acid(AA)as monomer,sodium alginate(SA)as filler,N,N’-methylenebisacrylamide(MBA)as crosslinking agent,and potassium persulfate(K2S2O8)as initiator.The characterization results showed that the introduction of SA significantly improved the physical and chemical properties of PAA hydrogel materials.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed that as the SA content increased,the materials gradually evolved from a dense blocky structure to a porous network.When the SA content was 10 wt%,it exhibited a fragmented layered morphology.The Brunauer Emmett Teller(BET)showed that the specific surface area reached 37.65 m2/g and the porosity increased to 12.47%.Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy confirmed that SA was successfully embedded into the PAA network through hydrogen bonding and ion crosslinking,and the carboxyl vibration peak shifted from 2378 to 2352 cm^(-1).Mechanical tests showed that at 10 wt%SA,the maximum stress was 13.1 kPa.The adsorption experiment showed that the equilibrium adsorption capacity of the PAA/SA hydrogel for Cu^(2+)was 11.03 mg/g,with an adsorption efficiency of 42.65%.Dynamics studies showed that the adsorption process follows a first-order kinetic model(R2=0.986-0.997),indicating a physical adsorption mechanism dominated by liquid film diffusion.Theoptimal process conditions were found to be a dosage of 1.5 g/L,and the effect of temperature on adsorption was limited.The material maintained 67.4%of its initial adsorption capacity after six adsorption-desorption cycles.These parameters are generally superior to those of similar materials reported in the literature,indicating broad application prospects.Such a kinetic and isotherm model resulted from the combined effects of functional groups,electrostatic attraction,and chelation.In practical applications,pH,ionic strength,and competing ions will affect the adsorption performance of PAA/SA composite hydrogels.展开更多
Abiotic oxygen formation predates photosynthesis,sustaining early chemical evolution,yet its elementary mechanisms remain contested.Here,we show the production pathways for molecular oxygen from doubly ionized carbon ...Abiotic oxygen formation predates photosynthesis,sustaining early chemical evolution,yet its elementary mechanisms remain contested.Here,we show the production pathways for molecular oxygen from doubly ionized carbon dioxide upon electron-impact.Through fragment ions and electron coincidence momentum imaging,we unambiguously determine the ionization mechanism by measuring the projectile energy loss in association with the C^(+) +O_(2)^(+) channel.Further potential energy and trajectory calculations enable us to elucidate the dynamical details of this fragmentation process,in which a bond rearrangement pathway is found to proceed via the structural deformation to a triangular intermediate.Moreover,we demonstrate a further roaming pathway for the formation of O_(2)^(+) from CO_(2)^(+) 2,in which a frustrated C-O bond cleavage leaves the O atom without sufficient energy to escape.The O atom then wanders around varied configuration spaces of the flat potential energy regions and forms a C-O-O_(2)^(+) intermediate prior to the final products C^(+) +O_(2)^(+).Considering the large quantities of free electrons in interstellar space,the processes revealed here are expected to be significant and should be incorporated into atmospheric evolution models.展开更多
intramolecular tandem rearrangement for the synthesis of bicyclic furans is reported.The reaction was initiated by an intramolecular cross-coupling of the built-in alkynyl sulfoxide and alkynyl sulfide motifs in the p...intramolecular tandem rearrangement for the synthesis of bicyclic furans is reported.The reaction was initiated by an intramolecular cross-coupling of the built-in alkynyl sulfoxide and alkynyl sulfide motifs in the presence of BF_(3)·Et_(2)O,followed by a[3,3]-sigmatropic sulfonium rearrangement and 5-exo-dig cyclization,affording cycloalkano[c]furans as final products in moderate yields with 100% atom economy.The synthetic utility of the resulting furans has been demonstrated through late-stage diversification by utilizing the alkylthio groups or the furan rings.展开更多
Layered transition-metal compounds(LTMCs)feature stacked architectures,strong magnetic anisotropy,and tunable magnetic order,making them promising material platforms for low-power spintronic technologies and for enabl...Layered transition-metal compounds(LTMCs)feature stacked architectures,strong magnetic anisotropy,and tunable magnetic order,making them promising material platforms for low-power spintronic technologies and for enabling topological functionalities in the post-Moore era.Here we review recent progress on two-dimensional(2D)magnetism in LTMCs,emphasizing material taxonomy,intrinsic magnetic properties,and external-field controls.This review first presents a classification of LTMCs by crystal structure and chemistry—binary halides,chalcogenides,and ternary families(e.g.,MPX_(3),M_(m)X_(n)Te_(k),MnBi_(2)Te_(4))—followed by a summary of their coupling mechanisms,ordering temperatures,and dimensional effects.It then analyzes the modulation of exchange interactions,magnetic anisotropy,and topological states by electric-field gating,strain engineering,and ion intercalation,with representative experimental demonstrations.Notable advances include room-temperature ferromagnetic metals and semiconductors,observation of the quantum anomalous Hall effect(QAHE)in MnBi2Te4,and synergistic control of magnetic-topological states under multiple external stimuli.Persistent challenges involve the limited availability of intrinsic 2D magnetic semiconductors with high Curie temperatures(Tc),incomplete understanding of the microscopic couplings at interfaces and under quantum confinement,and device-level stability.We conclude by outlining opportunities that lie in the integration of multiscale characterization,first-principles theory,and cross-scale fabrication to precisely co-engineer magnetism,topology,and electronic structure,thereby advancing LTMCs toward spintronic and topological-quantum applications.展开更多
Owing to the presence of a low-energy,long-lived nuclear isomeric state,^(229)Th is an ideal candidate for developing the next generation clock—the nuclear clock—holding great promise for both applied and fundamenta...Owing to the presence of a low-energy,long-lived nuclear isomeric state,^(229)Th is an ideal candidate for developing the next generation clock—the nuclear clock—holding great promise for both applied and fundamental physics.The^(229)Th ionic nuclear optical clock has garnered considerable attention,attributed to its high precision with a relative uncertainty of≤1.5×10^(-19)and the potential for common-mode noise cancellation via self-comparison between the nuclear transition and the electronic transition of thorium ions.In this article,we focus on Th^(n+)ions(n=1,2,3)and present a comprehensive review of the current progress in the development of ionic nuclear clocks,covering essential steps such as ion generation,trapping,and cooling.Furthermore,we discuss the realization of a closed-loop clock cycle,addressing key aspects including stable isomer excitation and efficient isomer deexcitation.展开更多
The structural stress/strain induced by K-ion intercalation remains a critical challenge for K-ion batteries.To address this,a dopamine-intercalated WS_(2) hybrid(Dam-WS1.87)with a unique strain-self-relaxation archit...The structural stress/strain induced by K-ion intercalation remains a critical challenge for K-ion batteries.To address this,a dopamine-intercalated WS_(2) hybrid(Dam-WS1.87)with a unique strain-self-relaxation architecture was fabricated.Interestingly,the WS_(2) matrix undergoes a structural transformation owing to the intense infiltration effect of dopamine molecules,expanding interlayer spacing(0.813 nm)and introducing 6.5%S-vacancies while preserving high compaction density(4.0874 gcm^(-3)).The engineered structure demonstrates remarkable mechanical stability,exhibiting only 19.0%crystallite expansion upon full potassiation(vs.101.3%for pristine WS_(2)),demonstrating efficient strain alleviation through its strain-self-relaxation architecture.As a result,Dam-WS1.87delivers reversible capacities of 312.6 m A h g^(-1)/1277.7 mA h cm^(-3)at 0.125 C,along with superior rate capability(maintaining 210.4 m A h g^(-1)at 5 C)and unprecedented cycling stability(85.3%capacity retention after 1400 cycles at 1 C).This work provides new insights into designing strain-tolerant electrode materials for nextgeneration energy storage systems.展开更多
The protein corona formation has been reported to influence the liposomes’behavioral performance in vivo.Accordingly,the effect of physiologically relevant inorganic ion pairs(sodium chloride,sodium sulfate,magnesium...The protein corona formation has been reported to influence the liposomes’behavioral performance in vivo.Accordingly,the effect of physiologically relevant inorganic ion pairs(sodium chloride,sodium sulfate,magnesium chloride,and magnesium sulfate)was investigated.Bovine serum albumin(BSA)was selected as the model protein.Parameters including particle size and zeta potential were assessed,while various spectroscopic techniques were utilized to elucidate the changes in BSA during its interaction with liposomes.The particle size and light intensity distribution changes indicated that the introduction of inorganic pairs,especially the metal cations,could significantly influence both the adsorption of BSA and the aggregation of particles.Furthermore,spectral characterization elucidated that BSA exhibited more extended peptide chains with enhanced exposure to hydrophobic acid amino residues upon adding ion pairs.Electrostatic adsorption and chelation insertion were proposed as metal ion binding modes and the corresponding BSA corona formation.In the electrostatic adsorption mode,sodium ions can enhance the electrostatic interactions,facilitating the“connection”between BSA and liposomes.Magnesium ions can induce stronger hydrophobic interactions through chelation,effectively“drag”BSA segments into the lipid bilayer.This work highlighted important physiological factors for protein-liposome interaction and provided rational model constructions to lay the foundation for further relevant studies.展开更多
Osmotic energy,existing between the seawater and river water,is a renewable energy source,which can be directly converted into electricity by ion-exchange membranes(IEM).In traditional IEMs,the ion transport channels ...Osmotic energy,existing between the seawater and river water,is a renewable energy source,which can be directly converted into electricity by ion-exchange membranes(IEM).In traditional IEMs,the ion transport channels are formed by nanophase separation of hydrophilic ion carriers and hydrophobic segments.It is difficult to realize high-density ion channels with controlled spatial arrangement and length scale of ion carriers.Herein,we construct high-density 1D ion wires as transmission channels.Through molecular design,hydrophilic imidazole groups and hydrophobic alkyl tails were introduced into the repeat units,which self-assembled into 1D ion transporting core and protecting shell along the main chains.The areal density of the ionic wire arrays is up to~10^(12)cm^(-2),which is the highest value.The ionic wires ensure both high ion flux transport and high selectivity,achieving an ultrahigh-power density of 40.5 W m^(-2)at a 500-fold salinity gradient.Besides,the ionic wire array membrane is well recyclable and antibacterial.The ionic wires provide novel concept for next generation of high-performance membranes.展开更多
Sodium-based dual-ion batteries(SDIBs)have been attracting increasing attention in recent years owing to their low cost,environmental benignancy,and high operating voltage.However,the sluggish ion kinetics of conventi...Sodium-based dual-ion batteries(SDIBs)have been attracting increasing attention in recent years owing to their low cost,environmental benignancy,and high operating voltage.However,the sluggish ion kinetics of conventional carbon anodes that cannot match the fast capacitive anion intercalation behavior of graphite cathodes constraints on improving power density of SDIBs.Herein,we present an ingenious carbon microdomain engineering strategy to fabricate high-performance carbon anode with ion-mediated high-activity nitrogen species and molecular-scale closed-pore architectures.Experimental characterizations and theoretical investigations demonstrate that Zn^(2+)-mediated structural engineering tailors oxidized nitrogen species,which proficiently accelerate the sodium-ion desolvation kinetics;meanwhile the acetate-mediated pore-forming process modulates closed pores,which synergistically afford abundant sodium storage sites for high plateau-region capacity.As a result,the optimized microdomain engineered carbon material(MEC_(3))tailored with the optimal amount of zinc acetate demonstrates an outstanding plateau-region capacity of 253 mAh g^(-1)even at 1 C,among the highest reported values.Consequently,the MEC_(3)||expanded graphite dual-ion battery exhibits an unprecedented cycling stability at high current rate,maintaining 80.6%capacity retention after 10,000 cycles at 10 C,among the best reports.This microdomain engineering strategy provides a new design principle for overcoming kinetic limitations of carbonaceous materials in plateau-dominated sodium storage systems.展开更多
Organometallics play a vital role in catalytic and synthetic processes.Understanding the indi-vidual elementary steps of the reactions of organo metallic com-pounds is crucial for the development and ratio-nal design ...Organometallics play a vital role in catalytic and synthetic processes.Understanding the indi-vidual elementary steps of the reactions of organo metallic com-pounds is crucial for the development and ratio-nal design of new organometallic reagents and catalysts.Study of gas-phase reactions is one of the key approaches to probing the individual elementary steps under isolated and re-producible conditions.A series of investigations have been reported on the gas-phase reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under room temperature conditions.However,studies about the reactions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules un-der heating conditions are very limited.In this work,an apparatus with an electrospray ion-ization source and an ion funnel trap,which can be coupled with a high-temperature linear ion trap reactor,was designed and built.The apparatus can be used to investigate the reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under heating conditions.By using the apparatus,the adsorption reactions of Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)^(+)+CO→Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)CO^(+)and CuPPh_(3)^(+)+CO_(2)→CuPPh_(3)CO_(2)+under variable temperature conditions have been conducted.The experiments showed that the reaction rate constant of Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)^(+)+CO increases first and then decreases with increasing temperature.In contrast,the rate constant of CuPPh_(3)^(+)+CO_(2)decreases monotonically as the temperature increases.Density functional theory calculations indicate that the adsorption reaction of Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)^(+)+CO→Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)CO^(+)is subject to a small barrier,while CuPPh_(3)^(+)+CO_(2)→CuPPh_(3)CO_(2)+is barri-erless,which is consistent with the experimentally observed temperature-dependent rate con-stants.The newly built apparatus can thus provide new kinetic information to address reac-tion mechanisms for organometallic ions.展开更多
Sodium-based halide solid electrolytes offer excellent electrochemical stability and favorable interfacial compatibility,yet their low ionic conductivity at room temperature limits their application in all-solidstate ...Sodium-based halide solid electrolytes offer excellent electrochemical stability and favorable interfacial compatibility,yet their low ionic conductivity at room temperature limits their application in all-solidstate Na-ion batteries(ASSNIBs),Here,we develop a series of LaCl_(3)-based sodium superionic conductors engineered through cation vacancy-concentration modulation,which facilitates the formation of a threedimensional Na+transport network and increases the density of ion-hopping sites.The optimized Na_(0.4)Ta_(0.236)La_(0.472)Cl_(3)(NTLC)electrolyte achieves a Na+conductivity of 1.38×10^(-3) S/cm at 30℃,with a reduced activation energy of 0.26 eV.It also exhibits excellent mechanical deformation and moderate high-voltage stability,resulting in enhanced interfacial compatibility.When paired directly with an uncoated NaCrO_(2) cathode,the NTLC catholyte enables ASSNIBs to cycle stably over 300 cycles with89.7%capacity retention at 0.3 C and room temperature.This work underscores the potential of vacancy-rich LaCl_(3)-based sodium superionic conductors for advancing high-performance ASSNIBs.展开更多
While acute nociceptive pain is a crucial warning system that protects us from injury or disease,chronic pain is not protective,but a pathological condition.As such,it is now recognized as a disease in its own right,w...While acute nociceptive pain is a crucial warning system that protects us from injury or disease,chronic pain is not protective,but a pathological condition.As such,it is now recognized as a disease in its own right,which major classes refer to inflammatory,neuropathic,and idiopathic pain.It is frequent,with up to a third of the population that may suffer at one point from chronic pain.It is often associated with other pathologies,including sleep disorders,anxiety,depression,and is still difficult to treat.It thus represents a significant burden in terms of health and societal impact(Tracey et al.,2019).The mechanisms of chronic pain involve multiple diverse pathways in both the peripheral and central nervous systems(CNS),reflecting its multifaceted biology.Indeed,research over the past decades has established that central sensitization(enhancement in the function of neurons and circuits in central nociceptive pathways),in particular within the dorsal horn,the first central relay of nociceptive inputs plays a key role in the chronicity of pain(Latremoliere and Woolf,2009).展开更多
Aqueous Zn-ion storage offers high capacity and safety,but practical use is hindered by dendrite formation,side reactions,and hydrogen evolution,affecting stability and efficiency.Herein,tetramethylol acetylenediurea(...Aqueous Zn-ion storage offers high capacity and safety,but practical use is hindered by dendrite formation,side reactions,and hydrogen evolution,affecting stability and efficiency.Herein,tetramethylol acetylenediurea(TA)is proposed as an effective electrolyte additive that modulates the Zn^(2+)deposition environment via coordination competition.The polar functional groups of TA restructure the solvation sheath,while its molecular dipoles generate localized electric fields that accelerate Zn^(2+)migration and promote directional(002)-oriented deposition.These effects collectively suppress side reactions and enhance Zn plating/stripping reversibility.The four hydroxyl(–OH)and conjugated ketone groups(C=O)in the TA molecule have strong coordination ability(Lewis basicity)and can form a stable[Zn(TA)(H_(2)O)_(n)]^(2+)with Zn^(2+),reducing the number of free water molecules and the proportion of active water in the solvation sheath.The TA molecules are adsorbed onto the Zn anode surface,leading to the redistribution of the local spatial electric field and homogenization of ion flux dynamics.Its conjugated planar structure can induce Zn^(2+)to preferentially deposit along the(002)crystal plane.Zn//Zn symmetric cell using TA-containing ZnSO4 electrolyte exhibits stable cycling for more than 2240 h at 1 mA cm^(−2),1 mAh cm^(−2).The Zn//activated carbon(AC)full-cell can stably cycle 30,000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1)with a capacity retention rate of 90%.This study provides important insights into electrolyte engineering strategies for stabilizing Zn anodes,highlighting the potential of molecular design additives in next-generation Zn^(2+)energy storage systems.展开更多
Long associated with industrial smoke and heavy pollution,the chemical industry is undergoing a rapid transition to cleaner production.In the Jintang Economic Development Zone in Chengdu,Sichuan Province,B&M Tech...Long associated with industrial smoke and heavy pollution,the chemical industry is undergoing a rapid transition to cleaner production.In the Jintang Economic Development Zone in Chengdu,Sichuan Province,B&M Tech’s lithium-ion battery materials factory exemplifies this change.展开更多
Mounting evidence suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may be linked to the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.However,whether this disruption occurs before the appearance of cognitive symptoms and whe...Mounting evidence suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may be linked to the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.However,whether this disruption occurs before the appearance of cognitive symptoms and whether it drives disease development remain unclear.Understanding the temporal relationship between circadian rhythm dysregulation and early Alzheimer’s disease pathological changes may open up new avenues for disease prevention and intervention.To determine if circadian rhythm disruption precedes cognitive decline,we conducted high-resolution transcriptome analyses of the hippocampus in a 5-month-old mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease and age-matched wild-type control mice at multiple time points over a 24-hour period.While the mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease did not exhibit obvious cognitive symptoms at this stage,the expression of circadian-related genes in the hippocampus exhibited extensive abnormalities.In the control group,2109 genes exhibited rhythmic expression characteristics.In the mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,a marked proportion of these genes lost their rhythmicity,some genes newly developed rhythmicity,and some maintained rhythmicity but with altered expression patterns.Genes related to neuronal function,including those involved in protein homeostasis regulation,neuroinflammation,and ion homeostasis,showed significant changes in circadian rhythm amplitude and phase,and some completely lost their rhythmicity.These findings point to the following critical early events in Alzheimer’s disease:hippocampal circadian gene disruption occurs before cognitive symptoms emerge,genes related to neuronal function are uniquely susceptible to this early dysregulation,and circadian dysfunction may even precede the pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease and influence disease onset.This work advances Alzheimer’s disease research by clarifying that circadian disruption is an early pre-symptomatic event,reinforcing the potential of circadian rhythm regulation as a strategy for early intervention of Alzheimer’s disease,and identifying neuronal pathways that may serve as intervention targets.展开更多
Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are considered promising candidates owing to their inherent safety and low cost.However,the conventional glass fiber(GF)separator used in AZIBs suffers from poor physicochemical proper...Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are considered promising candidates owing to their inherent safety and low cost.However,the conventional glass fiber(GF)separator used in AZIBs suffers from poor physicochemical properties,leading to uncontrolled zinc(Zn)dendrite formation and undesirable side reactions.To address these limitations and enhance the electrochemical performance of AZIBs,a precisely designed functional separator is developed by incorporating UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)into a poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)framework(U-PVDF)via a direct in situ growth method.This approach enables uniform distribution of UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)both on the surface and within the PVDF backbone,without increasing separator thickness.Owing to the strong interaction between Zn^(2+)and the abundant carboxyl groups in UiO-66-(COOH)_(2),the U-PVDF separator regulates the Zn^(2+)solvation structure toward a contact ion pair-dominated structure by reducing coordinated water molecules,which effectively mitigates water-induced parasitic reactions and promotes compact Zn deposition.Consequently,a Zn/Zn symmetric cell employing the U-PVDF separator demonstrates superior cycling stability over 1500 cycles without internal short-circuiting at a current density of 6 mA cm^(−2)and an areal capacity of 2 mAh cm^(−2).Moreover,Zn/NaV_(3)O_(8)·xH_(2)O(NVO)cell with the U-PVDF separator exhibits markedly improved cyclability and rate performance compared with those using conventional GF separator.展开更多
文摘On the morning of January 22,2026,the first plenary session of the China Expo Forum for International Cooperation(CEFCO)was held under the theme“Facing the Future:How Exhibition and Event Industry Navigates Industrial Transformation”Moderated by Zhang Shujing,Deputy Director-General of the Exhibition Management Department(Office of International Exhibitions Bureau and World Expo Affairs)at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT),decision-makers from the global exhibit ion industry gathered to discuss strategic choices for the sector amid industrial change.
基金financially supported by the National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China (No.91962223).
文摘Tantalum(Ta)and niobium(Nb)are key strategic metals used in the aerospace,steel,and chemical industries.Columbite‒tan-talite is the primary Ta-and Nb-containing mineral.Flotation is an effective and practical approach for preconcentrating columbite-tantalite.However,the inevitable introduction of Ca,Mg,and other ions from process water and mineral dissolution during beneficiation can significantly affect the flotation performance of columbite‒tantalite.This study systematically investigated the effects of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+) on columbite‒tantalite flotation in a sodium oleate(NaOL)system.Flotation experiments revealed that,at pH=10,the addition of Ca^(2+) and Mg^(2+)markedly suppressed the flotation of columbite–tantalite,reducing the recovery by 94.86%and 92.55%,respectively.Characterization revealed that NaOL forms a hexagonal ring structure with Mn sites on the columbite‒tantalite(100)crystal surface.However,Ca^(2+) and Mg^(2+)ions interfere with the chemical adsorption of NaOL by reacting with it to form oleate precipitates,which subsequently cover the mineral surface.Therefore,excess NaOL did not facilitate the effective flotation of columbite‒tantalite.Furthermore,NaOL,as compared with the columbite‒tantalite surface,tended to interact with Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)to deactivate the collector.This paper elucidates the inhibitory effects of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)on the flotation of columbite‒tantalite.Consequently,the selective removal of metal ions,such as Ca^(2+) and Mg^(2+),from the slurry is essential to improve both the flotation efficiency and recovery of columbite‒tantalite,particularly when processing ores with high water hardness or containing easily leachable metal ions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12205298 and 12175230)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province of China(Grant No.LH2024A010)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Controversial and Disruptive Projects of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.FGSDFX-0001)the USTC Research Funds of the Double First-Class Initiative(Grant No.YD2140002006).
文摘Quasi-hemispherical magnetized collisionless shocks have been generated at the SG-II laser facility through the interaction between a laserproduced supersonic plasma flow and a magnetized ambient plasma,exhibiting an angular asymmetric shock profile accompanied by asymmetric ion acceleration.We have conducted test particle simulations using the electromagnetic fields derived from 2D MHD simulations to investigate the asymmetry of ion acceleration.The simulations reproduce the angular asymmetry of the shock and the ion acceleration observed in experiments.The results indicate that shock drift acceleration is the primary mechanism for ion energization in the present quasiperpendicular magnetized shock.The asymmetric shock structure caused by nonuniform ambient plasma forms an asymmetric accelerated electric field,ultimately leading to angular asymmetric ion acceleration,which is consistent with space observations and our experimental results.Our study provides a plausible explanation for the discrepancies reported in previous ion acceleration experiments,and could contribute to understanding of the collisionless shock acceleration.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62475155)the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek(731.017.302)the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(23ZR1445000)。
文摘Phototherapeutic applications gain more and more interests and require fundamental progresses in interdisciplinarity research,particularly a novel topical phototherapy using ultraviolet-B(UVB,~310 nm)upconverting phosphors.In this study,three synthesis methods with(out)sintering processes were implemented to obtain micro-/nano-size Y_(2)O_(3):RE^(3+)/Gd^(3+)(RE=Er,Ho)particles using RE oxides(RE_(2)O_(3)),RE-nitrates(RE(NO_(3))_(3))and RE-chlorides(RECl_(3))as starting materials.Pumped by an OPO laser at wavelengths of 450 and/or 490 nm,blue-to-UVB upconversion with narrowband peak at 313 nm was effectively realized for all the Y_(2)O_(3):RE^(3+)/Gd^(3+)powder phosphors.On basis of theoretical speculations and experimental data,a two-photon absorption process was proposed for the UVB upconversion of Y_(2)O_(3):RE^(3+)/Gd^(3+).Moreover,the involved energy transfer(ET)from RE^(3+)to Gd^(3+),its back ET mechanisms as well as cross-relaxation between RE^(3+)(RE=Er,Ho)ions were systematically treated versus the Er^(3+)-or Ho^(3+)-,and Gd^(3+)-doping concentration.Note that the UVB upconversion intensity will decline severely as the particles become smaller to submicron and nanoscale,likely due to an increasing surface-tovolume ratio along with more surface defects appearance.All these results would greatly promote the development of novel blue-to-UVB upconverting materials,and their potential applications in topical phototherapy irradiated by blue light source.
基金funded by Quality Engineering Project Fund of Anhui University of Applied Technology,grant numbers 2024xjjxyjy41 and 2024xjjpkc05.
文摘To meet the needs of the treatment of Cu^(2+)pollution in aqueous solution,the sodium alginate-modified polyacrylic acid(PAA/SA)composite hydrogel was prepared by solution polymerization with acrylic acid(AA)as monomer,sodium alginate(SA)as filler,N,N’-methylenebisacrylamide(MBA)as crosslinking agent,and potassium persulfate(K2S2O8)as initiator.The characterization results showed that the introduction of SA significantly improved the physical and chemical properties of PAA hydrogel materials.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed that as the SA content increased,the materials gradually evolved from a dense blocky structure to a porous network.When the SA content was 10 wt%,it exhibited a fragmented layered morphology.The Brunauer Emmett Teller(BET)showed that the specific surface area reached 37.65 m2/g and the porosity increased to 12.47%.Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy confirmed that SA was successfully embedded into the PAA network through hydrogen bonding and ion crosslinking,and the carboxyl vibration peak shifted from 2378 to 2352 cm^(-1).Mechanical tests showed that at 10 wt%SA,the maximum stress was 13.1 kPa.The adsorption experiment showed that the equilibrium adsorption capacity of the PAA/SA hydrogel for Cu^(2+)was 11.03 mg/g,with an adsorption efficiency of 42.65%.Dynamics studies showed that the adsorption process follows a first-order kinetic model(R2=0.986-0.997),indicating a physical adsorption mechanism dominated by liquid film diffusion.Theoptimal process conditions were found to be a dosage of 1.5 g/L,and the effect of temperature on adsorption was limited.The material maintained 67.4%of its initial adsorption capacity after six adsorption-desorption cycles.These parameters are generally superior to those of similar materials reported in the literature,indicating broad application prospects.Such a kinetic and isotherm model resulted from the combined effects of functional groups,electrostatic attraction,and chelation.In practical applications,pH,ionic strength,and competing ions will affect the adsorption performance of PAA/SA composite hydrogels.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12325406,92261201,12404305,and W2512072)the Shaanxi Province Natural Science Fundamental Research Project (Grant Nos.2023JC-XJ-03 and23JSQ013)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant Nos.BX20240286 and 2024M7625)。
文摘Abiotic oxygen formation predates photosynthesis,sustaining early chemical evolution,yet its elementary mechanisms remain contested.Here,we show the production pathways for molecular oxygen from doubly ionized carbon dioxide upon electron-impact.Through fragment ions and electron coincidence momentum imaging,we unambiguously determine the ionization mechanism by measuring the projectile energy loss in association with the C^(+) +O_(2)^(+) channel.Further potential energy and trajectory calculations enable us to elucidate the dynamical details of this fragmentation process,in which a bond rearrangement pathway is found to proceed via the structural deformation to a triangular intermediate.Moreover,we demonstrate a further roaming pathway for the formation of O_(2)^(+) from CO_(2)^(+) 2,in which a frustrated C-O bond cleavage leaves the O atom without sufficient energy to escape.The O atom then wanders around varied configuration spaces of the flat potential energy regions and forms a C-O-O_(2)^(+) intermediate prior to the final products C^(+) +O_(2)^(+).Considering the large quantities of free electrons in interstellar space,the processes revealed here are expected to be significant and should be incorporated into atmospheric evolution models.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21971042)。
文摘intramolecular tandem rearrangement for the synthesis of bicyclic furans is reported.The reaction was initiated by an intramolecular cross-coupling of the built-in alkynyl sulfoxide and alkynyl sulfide motifs in the presence of BF_(3)·Et_(2)O,followed by a[3,3]-sigmatropic sulfonium rearrangement and 5-exo-dig cyclization,affording cycloalkano[c]furans as final products in moderate yields with 100% atom economy.The synthetic utility of the resulting furans has been demonstrated through late-stage diversification by utilizing the alkylthio groups or the furan rings.
基金supported by the National KeyR&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFB3817400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.12274276 and No.U24A6002)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(China)(Grant No.202403021223008)Supported by Scientific and Technology Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(Grant No.2024Q017 and No.2025L043).
文摘Layered transition-metal compounds(LTMCs)feature stacked architectures,strong magnetic anisotropy,and tunable magnetic order,making them promising material platforms for low-power spintronic technologies and for enabling topological functionalities in the post-Moore era.Here we review recent progress on two-dimensional(2D)magnetism in LTMCs,emphasizing material taxonomy,intrinsic magnetic properties,and external-field controls.This review first presents a classification of LTMCs by crystal structure and chemistry—binary halides,chalcogenides,and ternary families(e.g.,MPX_(3),M_(m)X_(n)Te_(k),MnBi_(2)Te_(4))—followed by a summary of their coupling mechanisms,ordering temperatures,and dimensional effects.It then analyzes the modulation of exchange interactions,magnetic anisotropy,and topological states by electric-field gating,strain engineering,and ion intercalation,with representative experimental demonstrations.Notable advances include room-temperature ferromagnetic metals and semiconductors,observation of the quantum anomalous Hall effect(QAHE)in MnBi2Te4,and synergistic control of magnetic-topological states under multiple external stimuli.Persistent challenges involve the limited availability of intrinsic 2D magnetic semiconductors with high Curie temperatures(Tc),incomplete understanding of the microscopic couplings at interfaces and under quantum confinement,and device-level stability.We conclude by outlining opportunities that lie in the integration of multiscale characterization,first-principles theory,and cross-scale fabrication to precisely co-engineer magnetism,topology,and electronic structure,thereby advancing LTMCs toward spintronic and topological-quantum applications.
基金Project supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB0920000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12341401)。
文摘Owing to the presence of a low-energy,long-lived nuclear isomeric state,^(229)Th is an ideal candidate for developing the next generation clock—the nuclear clock—holding great promise for both applied and fundamental physics.The^(229)Th ionic nuclear optical clock has garnered considerable attention,attributed to its high precision with a relative uncertainty of≤1.5×10^(-19)and the potential for common-mode noise cancellation via self-comparison between the nuclear transition and the electronic transition of thorium ions.In this article,we focus on Th^(n+)ions(n=1,2,3)and present a comprehensive review of the current progress in the development of ionic nuclear clocks,covering essential steps such as ion generation,trapping,and cooling.Furthermore,we discuss the realization of a closed-loop clock cycle,addressing key aspects including stable isomer excitation and efficient isomer deexcitation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22578493,22238012,52270115)the Beijing Nova Program(20240484570)+4 种基金the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(2024GZB20240847)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(M753609)the CNPC Innovation Found(2024DQ02-0206,2022DQ02-0410)the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum(Beijing)(2462023QNXZ015,2462024PTJS011)the Open Project Fund of the Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center for Clean Low Carbon Energy(ZX20240167)。
文摘The structural stress/strain induced by K-ion intercalation remains a critical challenge for K-ion batteries.To address this,a dopamine-intercalated WS_(2) hybrid(Dam-WS1.87)with a unique strain-self-relaxation architecture was fabricated.Interestingly,the WS_(2) matrix undergoes a structural transformation owing to the intense infiltration effect of dopamine molecules,expanding interlayer spacing(0.813 nm)and introducing 6.5%S-vacancies while preserving high compaction density(4.0874 gcm^(-3)).The engineered structure demonstrates remarkable mechanical stability,exhibiting only 19.0%crystallite expansion upon full potassiation(vs.101.3%for pristine WS_(2)),demonstrating efficient strain alleviation through its strain-self-relaxation architecture.As a result,Dam-WS1.87delivers reversible capacities of 312.6 m A h g^(-1)/1277.7 mA h cm^(-3)at 0.125 C,along with superior rate capability(maintaining 210.4 m A h g^(-1)at 5 C)and unprecedented cycling stability(85.3%capacity retention after 1400 cycles at 1 C).This work provides new insights into designing strain-tolerant electrode materials for nextgeneration energy storage systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82373800)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515011236)Continuation Project of Excellent Doctors,Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A04J5082).
文摘The protein corona formation has been reported to influence the liposomes’behavioral performance in vivo.Accordingly,the effect of physiologically relevant inorganic ion pairs(sodium chloride,sodium sulfate,magnesium chloride,and magnesium sulfate)was investigated.Bovine serum albumin(BSA)was selected as the model protein.Parameters including particle size and zeta potential were assessed,while various spectroscopic techniques were utilized to elucidate the changes in BSA during its interaction with liposomes.The particle size and light intensity distribution changes indicated that the introduction of inorganic pairs,especially the metal cations,could significantly influence both the adsorption of BSA and the aggregation of particles.Furthermore,spectral characterization elucidated that BSA exhibited more extended peptide chains with enhanced exposure to hydrophobic acid amino residues upon adding ion pairs.Electrostatic adsorption and chelation insertion were proposed as metal ion binding modes and the corresponding BSA corona formation.In the electrostatic adsorption mode,sodium ions can enhance the electrostatic interactions,facilitating the“connection”between BSA and liposomes.Magnesium ions can induce stronger hydrophobic interactions through chelation,effectively“drag”BSA segments into the lipid bilayer.This work highlighted important physiological factors for protein-liposome interaction and provided rational model constructions to lay the foundation for further relevant studies.
基金financially supported by the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(2022SFGC0801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22005162 and 22175009)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2020QE093)。
文摘Osmotic energy,existing between the seawater and river water,is a renewable energy source,which can be directly converted into electricity by ion-exchange membranes(IEM).In traditional IEMs,the ion transport channels are formed by nanophase separation of hydrophilic ion carriers and hydrophobic segments.It is difficult to realize high-density ion channels with controlled spatial arrangement and length scale of ion carriers.Herein,we construct high-density 1D ion wires as transmission channels.Through molecular design,hydrophilic imidazole groups and hydrophobic alkyl tails were introduced into the repeat units,which self-assembled into 1D ion transporting core and protecting shell along the main chains.The areal density of the ionic wire arrays is up to~10^(12)cm^(-2),which is the highest value.The ionic wires ensure both high ion flux transport and high selectivity,achieving an ultrahigh-power density of 40.5 W m^(-2)at a 500-fold salinity gradient.Besides,the ionic wire array membrane is well recyclable and antibacterial.The ionic wires provide novel concept for next generation of high-performance membranes.
基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB2402600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52125105,52572282,52472269,52273312,22309200)+3 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515010201,2024A1515012379,2024A1515011670,2023A1515011519)Guangdong Special Support Program Outstanding Young Talents in Science and Technology Innovation(2021TQ05L894)Shenzhen Science and Technology Planning Project(JSGG20220831104004008,SGDX20230116092055008,KCXST20221021111606016)the NSRF via the Program Management Unit for Human Resources&Institutional Development,Research and Innovation(B49G680115).
文摘Sodium-based dual-ion batteries(SDIBs)have been attracting increasing attention in recent years owing to their low cost,environmental benignancy,and high operating voltage.However,the sluggish ion kinetics of conventional carbon anodes that cannot match the fast capacitive anion intercalation behavior of graphite cathodes constraints on improving power density of SDIBs.Herein,we present an ingenious carbon microdomain engineering strategy to fabricate high-performance carbon anode with ion-mediated high-activity nitrogen species and molecular-scale closed-pore architectures.Experimental characterizations and theoretical investigations demonstrate that Zn^(2+)-mediated structural engineering tailors oxidized nitrogen species,which proficiently accelerate the sodium-ion desolvation kinetics;meanwhile the acetate-mediated pore-forming process modulates closed pores,which synergistically afford abundant sodium storage sites for high plateau-region capacity.As a result,the optimized microdomain engineered carbon material(MEC_(3))tailored with the optimal amount of zinc acetate demonstrates an outstanding plateau-region capacity of 253 mAh g^(-1)even at 1 C,among the highest reported values.Consequently,the MEC_(3)||expanded graphite dual-ion battery exhibits an unprecedented cycling stability at high current rate,maintaining 80.6%capacity retention after 10,000 cycles at 10 C,among the best reports.This microdomain engineering strategy provides a new design principle for overcoming kinetic limitations of carbonaceous materials in plateau-dominated sodium storage systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92461313 and 22121002)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1500704).
文摘Organometallics play a vital role in catalytic and synthetic processes.Understanding the indi-vidual elementary steps of the reactions of organo metallic com-pounds is crucial for the development and ratio-nal design of new organometallic reagents and catalysts.Study of gas-phase reactions is one of the key approaches to probing the individual elementary steps under isolated and re-producible conditions.A series of investigations have been reported on the gas-phase reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under room temperature conditions.However,studies about the reactions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules un-der heating conditions are very limited.In this work,an apparatus with an electrospray ion-ization source and an ion funnel trap,which can be coupled with a high-temperature linear ion trap reactor,was designed and built.The apparatus can be used to investigate the reac-tions between organometallic ions and neutral molecules under heating conditions.By using the apparatus,the adsorption reactions of Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)^(+)+CO→Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)CO^(+)and CuPPh_(3)^(+)+CO_(2)→CuPPh_(3)CO_(2)+under variable temperature conditions have been conducted.The experiments showed that the reaction rate constant of Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)^(+)+CO increases first and then decreases with increasing temperature.In contrast,the rate constant of CuPPh_(3)^(+)+CO_(2)decreases monotonically as the temperature increases.Density functional theory calculations indicate that the adsorption reaction of Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)^(+)+CO→Rh(PPh_(3))_(2)CO^(+)is subject to a small barrier,while CuPPh_(3)^(+)+CO_(2)→CuPPh_(3)CO_(2)+is barri-erless,which is consistent with the experimentally observed temperature-dependent rate con-stants.The newly built apparatus can thus provide new kinetic information to address reac-tion mechanisms for organometallic ions.
基金Financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22479009)the National related project。
文摘Sodium-based halide solid electrolytes offer excellent electrochemical stability and favorable interfacial compatibility,yet their low ionic conductivity at room temperature limits their application in all-solidstate Na-ion batteries(ASSNIBs),Here,we develop a series of LaCl_(3)-based sodium superionic conductors engineered through cation vacancy-concentration modulation,which facilitates the formation of a threedimensional Na+transport network and increases the density of ion-hopping sites.The optimized Na_(0.4)Ta_(0.236)La_(0.472)Cl_(3)(NTLC)electrolyte achieves a Na+conductivity of 1.38×10^(-3) S/cm at 30℃,with a reduced activation energy of 0.26 eV.It also exhibits excellent mechanical deformation and moderate high-voltage stability,resulting in enhanced interfacial compatibility.When paired directly with an uncoated NaCrO_(2) cathode,the NTLC catholyte enables ASSNIBs to cycle stably over 300 cycles with89.7%capacity retention at 0.3 C and room temperature.This work underscores the potential of vacancy-rich LaCl_(3)-based sodium superionic conductors for advancing high-performance ASSNIBs.
基金Institut National de la Santéet de la Recherche Médicale(Inserm)UniversitéClermont Auvergne(France)+2 种基金CHU Clermont-Ferrand(to RD)the French government IDEX-ISITE initiative 16-IDEX-0001(to RD)The Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale(FRM)(to SM).
文摘While acute nociceptive pain is a crucial warning system that protects us from injury or disease,chronic pain is not protective,but a pathological condition.As such,it is now recognized as a disease in its own right,which major classes refer to inflammatory,neuropathic,and idiopathic pain.It is frequent,with up to a third of the population that may suffer at one point from chronic pain.It is often associated with other pathologies,including sleep disorders,anxiety,depression,and is still difficult to treat.It thus represents a significant burden in terms of health and societal impact(Tracey et al.,2019).The mechanisms of chronic pain involve multiple diverse pathways in both the peripheral and central nervous systems(CNS),reflecting its multifaceted biology.Indeed,research over the past decades has established that central sensitization(enhancement in the function of neurons and circuits in central nociceptive pathways),in particular within the dorsal horn,the first central relay of nociceptive inputs plays a key role in the chronicity of pain(Latremoliere and Woolf,2009).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22269020,42167068,U23A20582)the Gansu Province Higher Education Industry Support Plan Project(2023CYZC-17,2023CYZC-68)+1 种基金the Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(25JRRA004)2024 Major Cultivation Project for University Research and Innovation Platforms(2024CXPT-10).
文摘Aqueous Zn-ion storage offers high capacity and safety,but practical use is hindered by dendrite formation,side reactions,and hydrogen evolution,affecting stability and efficiency.Herein,tetramethylol acetylenediurea(TA)is proposed as an effective electrolyte additive that modulates the Zn^(2+)deposition environment via coordination competition.The polar functional groups of TA restructure the solvation sheath,while its molecular dipoles generate localized electric fields that accelerate Zn^(2+)migration and promote directional(002)-oriented deposition.These effects collectively suppress side reactions and enhance Zn plating/stripping reversibility.The four hydroxyl(–OH)and conjugated ketone groups(C=O)in the TA molecule have strong coordination ability(Lewis basicity)and can form a stable[Zn(TA)(H_(2)O)_(n)]^(2+)with Zn^(2+),reducing the number of free water molecules and the proportion of active water in the solvation sheath.The TA molecules are adsorbed onto the Zn anode surface,leading to the redistribution of the local spatial electric field and homogenization of ion flux dynamics.Its conjugated planar structure can induce Zn^(2+)to preferentially deposit along the(002)crystal plane.Zn//Zn symmetric cell using TA-containing ZnSO4 electrolyte exhibits stable cycling for more than 2240 h at 1 mA cm^(−2),1 mAh cm^(−2).The Zn//activated carbon(AC)full-cell can stably cycle 30,000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1)with a capacity retention rate of 90%.This study provides important insights into electrolyte engineering strategies for stabilizing Zn anodes,highlighting the potential of molecular design additives in next-generation Zn^(2+)energy storage systems.
文摘Long associated with industrial smoke and heavy pollution,the chemical industry is undergoing a rapid transition to cleaner production.In the Jintang Economic Development Zone in Chengdu,Sichuan Province,B&M Tech’s lithium-ion battery materials factory exemplifies this change.
基金Shenzhen Science Technology and Innovation Commission,No.JCYJ20220531100811026Shenzhen Clinical Research Center for Trauma Treatment,No.LCYSSQ20220823091405012(both to YZ)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program,No.KQTD20240729102249044.
文摘Mounting evidence suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may be linked to the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.However,whether this disruption occurs before the appearance of cognitive symptoms and whether it drives disease development remain unclear.Understanding the temporal relationship between circadian rhythm dysregulation and early Alzheimer’s disease pathological changes may open up new avenues for disease prevention and intervention.To determine if circadian rhythm disruption precedes cognitive decline,we conducted high-resolution transcriptome analyses of the hippocampus in a 5-month-old mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease and age-matched wild-type control mice at multiple time points over a 24-hour period.While the mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease did not exhibit obvious cognitive symptoms at this stage,the expression of circadian-related genes in the hippocampus exhibited extensive abnormalities.In the control group,2109 genes exhibited rhythmic expression characteristics.In the mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,a marked proportion of these genes lost their rhythmicity,some genes newly developed rhythmicity,and some maintained rhythmicity but with altered expression patterns.Genes related to neuronal function,including those involved in protein homeostasis regulation,neuroinflammation,and ion homeostasis,showed significant changes in circadian rhythm amplitude and phase,and some completely lost their rhythmicity.These findings point to the following critical early events in Alzheimer’s disease:hippocampal circadian gene disruption occurs before cognitive symptoms emerge,genes related to neuronal function are uniquely susceptible to this early dysregulation,and circadian dysfunction may even precede the pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease and influence disease onset.This work advances Alzheimer’s disease research by clarifying that circadian disruption is an early pre-symptomatic event,reinforcing the potential of circadian rhythm regulation as a strategy for early intervention of Alzheimer’s disease,and identifying neuronal pathways that may serve as intervention targets.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program(RS-2024-00455177)through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science,ICT.
文摘Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are considered promising candidates owing to their inherent safety and low cost.However,the conventional glass fiber(GF)separator used in AZIBs suffers from poor physicochemical properties,leading to uncontrolled zinc(Zn)dendrite formation and undesirable side reactions.To address these limitations and enhance the electrochemical performance of AZIBs,a precisely designed functional separator is developed by incorporating UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)into a poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)framework(U-PVDF)via a direct in situ growth method.This approach enables uniform distribution of UiO-66-(COOH)_(2)both on the surface and within the PVDF backbone,without increasing separator thickness.Owing to the strong interaction between Zn^(2+)and the abundant carboxyl groups in UiO-66-(COOH)_(2),the U-PVDF separator regulates the Zn^(2+)solvation structure toward a contact ion pair-dominated structure by reducing coordinated water molecules,which effectively mitigates water-induced parasitic reactions and promotes compact Zn deposition.Consequently,a Zn/Zn symmetric cell employing the U-PVDF separator demonstrates superior cycling stability over 1500 cycles without internal short-circuiting at a current density of 6 mA cm^(−2)and an areal capacity of 2 mAh cm^(−2).Moreover,Zn/NaV_(3)O_(8)·xH_(2)O(NVO)cell with the U-PVDF separator exhibits markedly improved cyclability and rate performance compared with those using conventional GF separator.
