Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2)...Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2) management in life-support systems of confined space.Here,a micro/nano-reconfigurable robot is constructed from the CO_(2) molecular hunters,temperature-sensitive molecular switch,solar photothermal conversion,and magnetically-driven function engines.The molecular hunters within the molecular extension state can capture 6.19 mmol g^(−1) of CO_(2) to form carbamic acid and ammonium bicarbonate.Interestingly,the molecular switch of the robot activates a molecular curling state that facilitates CO_(2) release through nano-reconfiguration,which is mediated by the temperature-sensitive curling of Pluronic F127 molecular chains during the photothermal desorption.Nano-reconfiguration of robot alters the amino microenvironment,including increasing surface electrostatic potential of the amino group and decreasing overall lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level.This weakened the nucleophilic attack ability of the amino group toward the adsorption product derivatives,thereby inhibiting the side reactions that generate hard-to-decompose urea structures,achieving the lowest regeneration temperature of 55℃ reported to date.The engine of the robot possesses non-contact magnetically-driven micro-reconfiguration capability to achieve efficient photothermal regeneration while avoiding local overheating.Notably,the robot successfully prolonged the survival time of mice in the sealed container by up to 54.61%,effectively addressing the issue of carbon suffocation in confined spaces.This work significantly enhances life-support systems for deep-space exploration,while stimulating innovations in sustainable carbon management technologies for terrestrial extreme environments.展开更多
Approximately 99%of micro(nano)plastics in wastewater are retained in waste activated sludge,inhibiting anaerobic digestion,while their specific effects on functional microbes remain unclear.To break through the limit...Approximately 99%of micro(nano)plastics in wastewater are retained in waste activated sludge,inhibiting anaerobic digestion,while their specific effects on functional microbes remain unclear.To break through the limitations of current knowledge,in this review,we focused on summarizing the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on the microbial communities within anaerobic digestion systems,analyzing the toxicity mechanisms and developing strategies to mitigate their inhibitory effects.Firstly,the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on methane production and functional microbes were summarized,including direct cell pitting effects,inhibition caused by toxic leachates,and the adsorption of pollutants onto micro(nano)plastics surfaces,which further interfere with microbial activity and metabolic processes.Then,the specific performances and potential mechanisms by which micro(nano)plastics affect microbes were innovatively analyzed from the aspects of community variation,cellular activity and genetic expression.Moreover,various factors of micro(nano)plastics were found to influence their effects on microbes,including hormesis-like effects at different dosages,increased toxicity with decreasing particle size,enhanced biotoxicity due to surface functional groups,and variations in toxicity based on morphology and aggregation state.Furthermore,potential mitigation strategies,including activated carbon addition,thermal hydrolysis and cationic polyacrylamide application,were firstly summarized in here to alleviate inhibition on microbe.Finally,the current challenges and future directions were fully discussed and prospected.These insights could not only elucidate the biotoxic effects of micro(nano)plastics,but also provide a new avenue for helping to develop effective remediation techniques in micro(nano)plastic pollution management.展开更多
针对香菇育种过程中表型性状考察困难、人工测量费时费力的问题,提出一种适用于Jetson Orin Nano平台部署的香菇菌棒表型测量方法。使用手机和工业相机对3种不同数据来源的香菇菌棒进行图像采集,标注香菇菌落数据集并进行增强;比较了Bis...针对香菇育种过程中表型性状考察困难、人工测量费时费力的问题,提出一种适用于Jetson Orin Nano平台部署的香菇菌棒表型测量方法。使用手机和工业相机对3种不同数据来源的香菇菌棒进行图像采集,标注香菇菌落数据集并进行增强;比较了Bisenet、Stdcseg、U-net、Deeplabv3p、PP-liteseg 5个分割模型在Test-A、Test-B和Test-C测试集上的分割效果,结果表明PP-liteseg的普适性优于其他网络,PP-liteseg分割模型在3个测试集上的平均交并比超过97.53%,平均像素准确率高于99.49%,推理单幅图像耗时660 ms;为进一步平衡模型准确性和实时性,采用量化蒸馏方式对PP-liteseg模型进行压缩,并部署到Jetson Orin Nano平台上,压缩后的模型在Test-B测试集上的平均交并比和平均像素准确率分别为97.50%和99.51%,推理单幅图像耗时43.63 ms,比压缩前缩短近64%;采用PP-liteseg分割香菇菌棒图像,提取菌落表型,再根据菌落径向长度和轴向宽度得到菌丝生长长度,与人工测量值相比,菌丝生长长度平均绝对百分比误差、均方根误差和决定系数分别为1.874%、0.148 cm、0.918;采用该方法测量了6个菌株在连续4 d内的菌丝生长长度,结果表明,6个菌株的菌丝生长速度无论在单日还是在整个培养期内均有差异,其中49号和168号菌株差异最大。研究表明,本文方法适用于香菇菌棒表型测量,并能够以良好的准确性和实时性在Jetson Orin Nano平台上运行。展开更多
There are limited options for patients who develop liver metastasis from colorectal cancer(CRC),the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.Emerging evidence has provided insights into iron deficiency and ...There are limited options for patients who develop liver metastasis from colorectal cancer(CRC),the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.Emerging evidence has provided insights into iron deficiency and excess in CRC.Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death characterized by aberrant iron and lipid metabolism,which play crucial roles in tumorigenesis,tumor progression,and treatment options.A better understanding of the underlying molecular mechanism of ferroptosis has shed light on the current findings of ferroptosis-based nanodrug targeting strategies,such as driving ferroptosis in tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment,emerging combination therapy and against multidrug resistance.Furthermore,this review highlights the challenge and perspective of a ferroptosis-driven nanodrug delivery system for CRC-targeted therapy.展开更多
A thermally grown oxide(TGO)layer is formed at the interface of bond coat/top coat.The TGO growth during thermal exposure in air plays an important role in the spallation of the ceramic layer from the bond coat.High t...A thermally grown oxide(TGO)layer is formed at the interface of bond coat/top coat.The TGO growth during thermal exposure in air plays an important role in the spallation of the ceramic layer from the bond coat.High temperature oxidation resistance of four types of atmospheric plasma sprayed TBCs was investigated.These coatings were oxidized at 1000°C for 24,48 and 120 h in a normal electric furnace under air atmosphere.Microstructural characterization showed that the growth of the TGO layer in nano NiCrAlY/YSZ/nano Al2O3 coating is much lower than in other coatings.Moreover,EDS and XRD analyses revealed the formation of Ni(Cr,Al)2O4 mixed oxides(as spinel)and NiO onto the Al2O3(TGO)layer.The formation of detrimental mixed oxides(spinels)on the Al2O3(TGO)layer of nano NiCrAlY/YSZ/nano Al2O3 coating is much lower compared to that of other coatings after 120 h of high temperature oxidation at 1000°C.展开更多
The influences of nano silica (NS) on the hydration and microstructure development of steam cured cement high volume fly ash (40 wt%, CHVFA) system were investigated. The compressive strength of mortars was tested wit...The influences of nano silica (NS) on the hydration and microstructure development of steam cured cement high volume fly ash (40 wt%, CHVFA) system were investigated. The compressive strength of mortars was tested with different NS dosage from 0 to 4%. Results show that the compressive strength is dramatically improved with the increase of NS content up to 3%, and decreases with further increase of NS content (e g, at 4%). Then X?ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetry (DSCTG), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy disperse spectroscopy (EDS), mercury intrusion porosimeter (MIP) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) were used to analyze the mechanism. The results reveal that the addition of NS accelerates the hydration of cement and fly ash, decreases the porosity and the content of calcium hydroxide (CH) and increases the polymerization degree of C-S-H thus enhancing the compressive strength of mortars. The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) of CHVFA mortars is also significantly improved by the addition ofNS, embodying in the decrease of Ca/Si ratio and CH enrichment of ITZ.展开更多
Ischemic stroke(IS)represents a significant threat to brain health due to its elevated mortality and disability rates.The efficacy of small-molecule neuroprotective agents has been impeded by challenges associated wit...Ischemic stroke(IS)represents a significant threat to brain health due to its elevated mortality and disability rates.The efficacy of small-molecule neuroprotective agents has been impeded by challenges associated with traversing the blood-brain barrier(BBB)and limited bioavailability.Conversely,advanced nano drug delivery systems hold promise for overcoming these obstacles by facilitating efficient transportation across the BBB and maintaining optimal drug concentrations.This review aims to explore advanced neuroprotective nano drug delivery systems as a means of effectively administering neuroprotective agents to the brain using pharmaceutical approaches in the treatment of IS.By examining these systems,researchers and clinicians can gain valuable insights and innovative concepts,illuminating the potential of advanced neuroprotective nano drug delivery systems.Leveraging these advancements can drive the progress of pioneering and efficacious therapeutic interventions for IS.展开更多
YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia) electrolyte properties made from different sizes of nano powders were investigated. As a result, the sample marked KD with the smallest size (10 nm) of first particles and the sample m...YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia) electrolyte properties made from different sizes of nano powders were investigated. As a result, the sample marked KD with the smallest size (10 nm) of first particles and the sample marked TH with narrow distribution and the smallest median diameter Mmed of 0.49μm have the best sintering properties and the highest electrical conductivity. There is a very well correlation between the density and the electrical conductivity of YSZ, that is, the samples with a higher density have a higher electrical conductivity. The area resistance of YSZ electrolyte made in the experiment, such as TH of 0.483 Ω·cm2, is much lower than that of the sample D of 1.300 Ω·cm2 made in Germany at 850℃. The complex resistance of YSZ electrolyte made in the experiment at the grain, grain boundary and electrode in the range of 300-750℃ decreases greatly compared to the sample made in Germany by shown in the complex impedance plot.展开更多
Nanoscale drug delivery systems(nDDS)have been employed widely in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of drugs against diseases with reduced side effects.Although several nDDS have been successfully approved for clinic...Nanoscale drug delivery systems(nDDS)have been employed widely in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of drugs against diseases with reduced side effects.Although several nDDS have been successfully approved for clinical use up to now,biological barriers between the administration site and the target site hinder the wider clinical adoption of nDDS in disease treatment.Polyethylene glycol(PEG)-modification(or PEGylation)has been regarded as the gold standard for stabilising nDDS in complex biological environment.However,the accelerated blood clearance(ABC)of PEGylated nDDS after repeated injections becomes great challenges for their clinical applications.Zwitterionic polymer,a novel family of antifouling materials,have evolved as an alternative to PEG due to their super-hydrophilicity and biocompatibility.Zwitterionic nDDS could avoid the generation of ABC phenomenon and exhibit longer blood circulation time than the PEGylated analogues.More impressively,zwitterionic nDDS have recently been shown to overcome multiple biological barriers such as nonspecific organ distribution,pressure gradients,impermeable cell membranes and lysosomal degradation without the need of any complex chemical modifications.The realization of overcoming multiple biological barriers by zwitterionic nDDS may simplify the current overly complex design of nDDS,which could facilitate their better clinical translation.Herein,we summarise the recent progress of zwitterionic nDDS at overcoming various biological barriers and analyse their underlyingmechanisms.Finally,prospects and challenges are introduced to guide the rational design of zwitterionic nDDS for disease treatment.展开更多
To satisfy the measuring demands for the micro components of the industry, micro/nano probing systems with various ball tips have been developed. However, most of them cannot be used to measure the real micro geometri...To satisfy the measuring demands for the micro components of the industry, micro/nano probing systems with various ball tips have been developed. However, most of them cannot be used to measure the real micro geometrical features high precisely because the parameters of the ball tips are not appropriate. The ball tips with a diameter of less than 100 μm, a sphericity and eccentricity of far less than 1 μm are required urgently. A review on the state-of-the-art of ball tips of micro/nano probing systems is presented. The material characteristics and geometric parameters of now available ball tips are introduced sepa- rately. The existing fabrication methods for the ball tips are demonstrated and summarized. The ball tips＇ future trends, which are smaller diameter, better sphericity and smaller eccentricity, are proposed in view of the practical requirements of high-precision measurement for micro geometrical features. Some challenges have to be faced in future, such as the promotion and high-precision measurement for the small ball tip＇s sphericity and eccentricity. Fusion method without the gravity effect when the molten ball tip solidifying is a more suitable way to fabricate a small diameter ball tip together with a shaft.展开更多
We have developed a computerized system for measuring field electron emission （FE） and field ionization （FI）, which has a three-electrode configuration with emitters biased up to 25 kV, and is programmed by the La...We have developed a computerized system for measuring field electron emission （FE） and field ionization （FI）, which has a three-electrode configuration with emitters biased up to 25 kV, and is programmed by the Labview software. The current-voltage curves of nano-tip tungsten and carbon nanotube （CNT） arrays were measured. The electron emission of CNTs proceeded with a turn-on field of 1.24 V/μm and a threshold field of 1.85 V/μm. Compared to the field emission, field ionization turned on at 3.5 V/μm. Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy （SEM） measurements showed degradation of the CNTs after FE/FI testing. The measurement of a W-tip revealed strong electron emission and instability behavior at a field strength higher than 7.0 V/μm.展开更多
As a novel family of macrocyclic molecules,cucurbit[n]urils(CB[n]s) have emerged as promising building blocks of supramolecular nano drug delivery systems(SNDDS) in recent years.Direct encapsulation of amphiphilic gue...As a novel family of macrocyclic molecules,cucurbit[n]urils(CB[n]s) have emerged as promising building blocks of supramolecular nano drug delivery systems(SNDDS) in recent years.Direct encapsulation of amphiphilic vips by CB[6] and CB[7] can modulate their amphiphilicity,resulting in formation of supramolecular amphiphiles that self-assemble into supramolecular nanoparticles for drug delivery.Additionally,CB[n]'s host-vip chemistry on the surface of mesoporous nanoparticles makes CB[n] an ideal blocking agent to control drug release from delivery vehicles.These SNDDS possess intrinsic stimuli responsiveness towards external vip or host,which can further incorporate re s ponsiveness to a variety of other stimuli including pH,thermal,redox,photo and enzyme,to realize multiple stimuli-responsive drug release.Moreover,the recent breakthrough in direct functionalization of CB[n]s has provided a feasible method for preparing superior CB[6] and CB[7] derivatives that can be employed to build multifunctional SNDDS with unoccupied macrocycles located on surface,which could be decorated with various functional "tags" through host-vip chemistry.In this review,we summarized the recent progress of CB[6] and CB[7] based SNDDS through formation of supramolecular amphiphiles,supramolecular nanovalves as well as supramolecularly tailorable surface,which we hope to further promote the development of CB[n]s family as building blocks for advanced SNDDS.展开更多
Artificial intelligence(AI)has recently been used in nanomedical applications,in which implanted intelligent nanosystems inside the human body were used to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments with the help of the...Artificial intelligence(AI)has recently been used in nanomedical applications,in which implanted intelligent nanosystems inside the human body were used to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments with the help of the Internet of biological Nano Things(IoBNT).Biological circuit engineering or nanomaterial-based architectures can be used to approach the nanosystem.In nanomedical applications,the blood vascular medium serves as a communication channel,demonstrating a molecular communication system based on flow and diffusion.This paper presents a performance study of the channel capacity for flow-based-diffusive molecular communication nanosystems that takes into account the ligand-receptor binding mechanism.Unlike earlier studies,we take into account the effects of biological physical characteristics such as blood pressure,blood viscosity,and vascular diameter on channel capacity.Furthermore,in terms of drug transmission error probability,the inter-symbol interference(ISI)phenomenon is applied to the proposed system.The numerical results show that the proposed AI nanosystems-based IoBNT technology can be successfully implemented in future nanomedicine.展开更多
Using alkalescent ammonium(AAC)as precipitatnt, the diameter of nano La_2O_3 powder with diameter in 80 nm and less was prepared by the method of homogeneous precipitation, and reactant concentration, temperature and ...Using alkalescent ammonium(AAC)as precipitatnt, the diameter of nano La_2O_3 powder with diameter in 80 nm and less was prepared by the method of homogeneous precipitation, and reactant concentration, temperature and pH were studied and confirmed. The best precipitated concentration is from 0.2 to 0.5 mol·L^(-1), and the diameter of compounded powder turns small as the temperature gradually becomes high, and the pH from 6 to 8 is the best and the concentration of precipitant does not affect the diameter of compounded powder significantly. Meanwhile, most experiments lasting for fifty days in the greenhouse, and the results are 0.2 g·kg^(-1) nano La_2O_3 powder is enorgh for increasing biomass by 133% compared with that of the CK.展开更多
In this paper, immobilized laccase enzyme on nano zinc ferrite was used in order to decolorize disperse dyes from single and binary systems. In this case, disperse dyes such as Disperse red 60 (DR60), Disperse blue 56...In this paper, immobilized laccase enzyme on nano zinc ferrite was used in order to decolorize disperse dyes from single and binary systems. In this case, disperse dyes such as Disperse red 60 (DR60), Disperse blue 56 (DB56) and Disperse yellow 54 (DY54) were selected as model dyes. Several parameters such as enzyme concentration, pH and dye concentration and their effect on decolorization of dyes from single and binary systems were studied. According to the experimental results, the optimized immobilized laccase enzyme concentration, reaction time and pH for decolorization of DR60, DB56 and DY54 from single and binary systems were 500 mg/L (for DR60 and DY54) and 400 mg/L (for DB56), 20 min and 3, respectively. Moreover, Dye decolorization kinetics followed Michaelis-Menten Model. Finally, the results showed that enzymatic process using immobilized laccase enzyme on nano zinc ferrite was effective method to decolorize disperse dyes from single and binary systems.展开更多
Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the development of efficient food-grade oral nano-delivery systems for encapsulation, protection and target delivery of nutraceuticals to enhance their bioavailabilit...Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the development of efficient food-grade oral nano-delivery systems for encapsulation, protection and target delivery of nutraceuticals to enhance their bioavailability, fiarther to prevent disease and promote human health and well-being. Food proteins represent promising candidates for efficient nutraceutical nanocarriers due to their exceptional characteristics, namely biodegradability, nonantigenicity, high nutritional value, abundant renewable sources and extraordinary binding capacity to various nutraceuticals. In addition, their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, low cost, and non-starch polysaccharides possess many favourable characteristics such as stability in the harsh gastric environment, resistance to digestive enzymes, and mucoadhesiveness to intestinal mucosal surface. This review describes the design and formation of nanoscaled delivery systems for nutraceuticals using food-grade proteins （including peptides）, polysaccharides and their associative complexes. The toxicity and cellular uptake fate of the nanostructures, as well as their effects on the intestinal absorption of the encapsulated nutraceuticals were also discussed.展开更多
This paper reviewed the study of triptolide-loaded nano delivery systems(NDOS)in our group during the past.It was investigated for the preparation,characterization,pharmacology and toxicology of solid lipid nanopartic...This paper reviewed the study of triptolide-loaded nano delivery systems(NDOS)in our group during the past.It was investigated for the preparation,characterization,pharmacology and toxicology of solid lipid nanoparticles(SLN),microemulsion and polymeric nanoparticles.The results indicated that the NDS presented more powerful activity and a lower toxicity in comparison with other drug carrier.展开更多
The earthworm-based vermiremediation facilitated with benign chemicals such as nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)is a promising approach for the remediation of a variety of soil contaminants including cyanotoxins.As themost ...The earthworm-based vermiremediation facilitated with benign chemicals such as nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)is a promising approach for the remediation of a variety of soil contaminants including cyanotoxins.As themost toxic cyanotoxin,microcystin-LR(MC-LR)enter soil via runoff,irrigated surface water and sewage,and the application of cyanobacterial biofertilizers as part of the sustainable agricultural practice.Earthworms in such remediation systems must sustain the potential risk from both nZVI and MC-LR.In the present study,earthworms(Eisenia fetida)were exposed up to 14 days to MC-LR and nZVI(individually and inmixture),and the toxicity was investigated at both the organismal andmetabolic levels,including growth,tissue damage,oxidative stress,metabolic response and gut microbiota.Results showed that co-exposure of MC-LR and nZVI is less potent to earthworms than that of separate exposure.Histological observations in the co-exposure group revealed only minor epidermal brokenness,and KEGG enrichment analysis showed that co-exposure induced earthworms to regulate glutathione biosynthesis for detoxification and reduced adverse effects from MC-LR.The combined use of nZVI promoted the growth and reproduction of soil and earthworm gut bacteria(e.g.,Sphingobacterium and Acinetobacter)responsible for the degradation of MC-LR,whichmight explain the observed antagonism between nZVI and MC-LR in earthworm microcosm.Our study suggests the beneficial use of nZVI to detoxify pollutants in earthworm-based vermiremediation systems where freshwater containing cyanobacterial blooms is frequently used to irrigate soil and supply water for the growth and metabolism of earthworms.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22168008,22378085)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(2024GXNSFDA010053)+1 种基金the Technology Development Project of Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co.,Ltd(202100039)Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(YCBZ2024065).
文摘Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2) management in life-support systems of confined space.Here,a micro/nano-reconfigurable robot is constructed from the CO_(2) molecular hunters,temperature-sensitive molecular switch,solar photothermal conversion,and magnetically-driven function engines.The molecular hunters within the molecular extension state can capture 6.19 mmol g^(−1) of CO_(2) to form carbamic acid and ammonium bicarbonate.Interestingly,the molecular switch of the robot activates a molecular curling state that facilitates CO_(2) release through nano-reconfiguration,which is mediated by the temperature-sensitive curling of Pluronic F127 molecular chains during the photothermal desorption.Nano-reconfiguration of robot alters the amino microenvironment,including increasing surface electrostatic potential of the amino group and decreasing overall lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level.This weakened the nucleophilic attack ability of the amino group toward the adsorption product derivatives,thereby inhibiting the side reactions that generate hard-to-decompose urea structures,achieving the lowest regeneration temperature of 55℃ reported to date.The engine of the robot possesses non-contact magnetically-driven micro-reconfiguration capability to achieve efficient photothermal regeneration while avoiding local overheating.Notably,the robot successfully prolonged the survival time of mice in the sealed container by up to 54.61%,effectively addressing the issue of carbon suffocation in confined spaces.This work significantly enhances life-support systems for deep-space exploration,while stimulating innovations in sustainable carbon management technologies for terrestrial extreme environments.
基金financially sponsored by the funding from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3207404)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.52270034)State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment(No.2023TS16)。
文摘Approximately 99%of micro(nano)plastics in wastewater are retained in waste activated sludge,inhibiting anaerobic digestion,while their specific effects on functional microbes remain unclear.To break through the limitations of current knowledge,in this review,we focused on summarizing the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on the microbial communities within anaerobic digestion systems,analyzing the toxicity mechanisms and developing strategies to mitigate their inhibitory effects.Firstly,the impacts of micro(nano)plastics on methane production and functional microbes were summarized,including direct cell pitting effects,inhibition caused by toxic leachates,and the adsorption of pollutants onto micro(nano)plastics surfaces,which further interfere with microbial activity and metabolic processes.Then,the specific performances and potential mechanisms by which micro(nano)plastics affect microbes were innovatively analyzed from the aspects of community variation,cellular activity and genetic expression.Moreover,various factors of micro(nano)plastics were found to influence their effects on microbes,including hormesis-like effects at different dosages,increased toxicity with decreasing particle size,enhanced biotoxicity due to surface functional groups,and variations in toxicity based on morphology and aggregation state.Furthermore,potential mitigation strategies,including activated carbon addition,thermal hydrolysis and cationic polyacrylamide application,were firstly summarized in here to alleviate inhibition on microbe.Finally,the current challenges and future directions were fully discussed and prospected.These insights could not only elucidate the biotoxic effects of micro(nano)plastics,but also provide a new avenue for helping to develop effective remediation techniques in micro(nano)plastic pollution management.
文摘针对香菇育种过程中表型性状考察困难、人工测量费时费力的问题,提出一种适用于Jetson Orin Nano平台部署的香菇菌棒表型测量方法。使用手机和工业相机对3种不同数据来源的香菇菌棒进行图像采集,标注香菇菌落数据集并进行增强;比较了Bisenet、Stdcseg、U-net、Deeplabv3p、PP-liteseg 5个分割模型在Test-A、Test-B和Test-C测试集上的分割效果,结果表明PP-liteseg的普适性优于其他网络,PP-liteseg分割模型在3个测试集上的平均交并比超过97.53%,平均像素准确率高于99.49%,推理单幅图像耗时660 ms;为进一步平衡模型准确性和实时性,采用量化蒸馏方式对PP-liteseg模型进行压缩,并部署到Jetson Orin Nano平台上,压缩后的模型在Test-B测试集上的平均交并比和平均像素准确率分别为97.50%和99.51%,推理单幅图像耗时43.63 ms,比压缩前缩短近64%;采用PP-liteseg分割香菇菌棒图像,提取菌落表型,再根据菌落径向长度和轴向宽度得到菌丝生长长度,与人工测量值相比,菌丝生长长度平均绝对百分比误差、均方根误差和决定系数分别为1.874%、0.148 cm、0.918;采用该方法测量了6个菌株在连续4 d内的菌丝生长长度,结果表明,6个菌株的菌丝生长速度无论在单日还是在整个培养期内均有差异,其中49号和168号菌株差异最大。研究表明,本文方法适用于香菇菌棒表型测量,并能够以良好的准确性和实时性在Jetson Orin Nano平台上运行。
基金by grants from High-level Talents Research Start-up Fund(#1210619010)of China Medical UniversityDouble First-Class Scientific Research Fund(#3110210603)of China Medical University.
文摘There are limited options for patients who develop liver metastasis from colorectal cancer(CRC),the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.Emerging evidence has provided insights into iron deficiency and excess in CRC.Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death characterized by aberrant iron and lipid metabolism,which play crucial roles in tumorigenesis,tumor progression,and treatment options.A better understanding of the underlying molecular mechanism of ferroptosis has shed light on the current findings of ferroptosis-based nanodrug targeting strategies,such as driving ferroptosis in tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment,emerging combination therapy and against multidrug resistance.Furthermore,this review highlights the challenge and perspective of a ferroptosis-driven nanodrug delivery system for CRC-targeted therapy.
基金financed by Institutional Scholarship provided by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysiathe Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(UTM)for providing research facilities and financial support under the grant Q.J130000.2524.02H55
文摘A thermally grown oxide(TGO)layer is formed at the interface of bond coat/top coat.The TGO growth during thermal exposure in air plays an important role in the spallation of the ceramic layer from the bond coat.High temperature oxidation resistance of four types of atmospheric plasma sprayed TBCs was investigated.These coatings were oxidized at 1000°C for 24,48 and 120 h in a normal electric furnace under air atmosphere.Microstructural characterization showed that the growth of the TGO layer in nano NiCrAlY/YSZ/nano Al2O3 coating is much lower than in other coatings.Moreover,EDS and XRD analyses revealed the formation of Ni(Cr,Al)2O4 mixed oxides(as spinel)and NiO onto the Al2O3(TGO)layer.The formation of detrimental mixed oxides(spinels)on the Al2O3(TGO)layer of nano NiCrAlY/YSZ/nano Al2O3 coating is much lower compared to that of other coatings after 120 h of high temperature oxidation at 1000°C.
基金Funded by the “13th Five-Year” National Science and Technology Support Program of China(No.2016YFC0701003–05)the Science and Technology Support Program of Hubei Province(No.2015BAA084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51378408)
文摘The influences of nano silica (NS) on the hydration and microstructure development of steam cured cement high volume fly ash (40 wt%, CHVFA) system were investigated. The compressive strength of mortars was tested with different NS dosage from 0 to 4%. Results show that the compressive strength is dramatically improved with the increase of NS content up to 3%, and decreases with further increase of NS content (e g, at 4%). Then X?ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetry (DSCTG), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy disperse spectroscopy (EDS), mercury intrusion porosimeter (MIP) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) were used to analyze the mechanism. The results reveal that the addition of NS accelerates the hydration of cement and fly ash, decreases the porosity and the content of calcium hydroxide (CH) and increases the polymerization degree of C-S-H thus enhancing the compressive strength of mortars. The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) of CHVFA mortars is also significantly improved by the addition ofNS, embodying in the decrease of Ca/Si ratio and CH enrichment of ITZ.
基金financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.20ZR1420000)Shanghai Shen Kang Center Research Physician Training Program on Innovation and Translation Capabilities(No.SHDC2022CRS051)Three-Year Action Plan for Improving Clinical Research Capacity of International Peace Maternal and Child Health Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine(No.IPMCH2022CR1-05).
文摘Ischemic stroke(IS)represents a significant threat to brain health due to its elevated mortality and disability rates.The efficacy of small-molecule neuroprotective agents has been impeded by challenges associated with traversing the blood-brain barrier(BBB)and limited bioavailability.Conversely,advanced nano drug delivery systems hold promise for overcoming these obstacles by facilitating efficient transportation across the BBB and maintaining optimal drug concentrations.This review aims to explore advanced neuroprotective nano drug delivery systems as a means of effectively administering neuroprotective agents to the brain using pharmaceutical approaches in the treatment of IS.By examining these systems,researchers and clinicians can gain valuable insights and innovative concepts,illuminating the potential of advanced neuroprotective nano drug delivery systems.Leveraging these advancements can drive the progress of pioneering and efficacious therapeutic interventions for IS.
文摘YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia) electrolyte properties made from different sizes of nano powders were investigated. As a result, the sample marked KD with the smallest size (10 nm) of first particles and the sample marked TH with narrow distribution and the smallest median diameter Mmed of 0.49μm have the best sintering properties and the highest electrical conductivity. There is a very well correlation between the density and the electrical conductivity of YSZ, that is, the samples with a higher density have a higher electrical conductivity. The area resistance of YSZ electrolyte made in the experiment, such as TH of 0.483 Ω·cm2, is much lower than that of the sample D of 1.300 Ω·cm2 made in Germany at 850℃. The complex resistance of YSZ electrolyte made in the experiment at the grain, grain boundary and electrode in the range of 300-750℃ decreases greatly compared to the sample made in Germany by shown in the complex impedance plot.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.8217070298)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(grant no.2020A1515110770,2021A1515220011,2022A1515010335).
文摘Nanoscale drug delivery systems(nDDS)have been employed widely in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of drugs against diseases with reduced side effects.Although several nDDS have been successfully approved for clinical use up to now,biological barriers between the administration site and the target site hinder the wider clinical adoption of nDDS in disease treatment.Polyethylene glycol(PEG)-modification(or PEGylation)has been regarded as the gold standard for stabilising nDDS in complex biological environment.However,the accelerated blood clearance(ABC)of PEGylated nDDS after repeated injections becomes great challenges for their clinical applications.Zwitterionic polymer,a novel family of antifouling materials,have evolved as an alternative to PEG due to their super-hydrophilicity and biocompatibility.Zwitterionic nDDS could avoid the generation of ABC phenomenon and exhibit longer blood circulation time than the PEGylated analogues.More impressively,zwitterionic nDDS have recently been shown to overcome multiple biological barriers such as nonspecific organ distribution,pressure gradients,impermeable cell membranes and lysosomal degradation without the need of any complex chemical modifications.The realization of overcoming multiple biological barriers by zwitterionic nDDS may simplify the current overly complex design of nDDS,which could facilitate their better clinical translation.Herein,we summarise the recent progress of zwitterionic nDDS at overcoming various biological barriers and analyse their underlyingmechanisms.Finally,prospects and challenges are introduced to guide the rational design of zwitterionic nDDS for disease treatment.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51675157,51475131)State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments of China(Grant No.PIL1401)
文摘To satisfy the measuring demands for the micro components of the industry, micro/nano probing systems with various ball tips have been developed. However, most of them cannot be used to measure the real micro geometrical features high precisely because the parameters of the ball tips are not appropriate. The ball tips with a diameter of less than 100 μm, a sphericity and eccentricity of far less than 1 μm are required urgently. A review on the state-of-the-art of ball tips of micro/nano probing systems is presented. The material characteristics and geometric parameters of now available ball tips are introduced sepa- rately. The existing fabrication methods for the ball tips are demonstrated and summarized. The ball tips＇ future trends, which are smaller diameter, better sphericity and smaller eccentricity, are proposed in view of the practical requirements of high-precision measurement for micro geometrical features. Some challenges have to be faced in future, such as the promotion and high-precision measurement for the small ball tip＇s sphericity and eccentricity. Fusion method without the gravity effect when the molten ball tip solidifying is a more suitable way to fabricate a small diameter ball tip together with a shaft.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation(No.11075121)the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program(No.2010DFA02010)Three Gorges University of China(KJ2009B011)
文摘We have developed a computerized system for measuring field electron emission （FE） and field ionization （FI）, which has a three-electrode configuration with emitters biased up to 25 kV, and is programmed by the Labview software. The current-voltage curves of nano-tip tungsten and carbon nanotube （CNT） arrays were measured. The electron emission of CNTs proceeded with a turn-on field of 1.24 V/μm and a threshold field of 1.85 V/μm. Compared to the field emission, field ionization turned on at 3.5 V/μm. Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy （SEM） measurements showed degradation of the CNTs after FE/FI testing. The measurement of a W-tip revealed strong electron emission and instability behavior at a field strength higher than 7.0 V/μm.
基金supported by the Startup Research Fund of Nanjing University of Science and Technology,China(No.AE89991/163)。
文摘As a novel family of macrocyclic molecules,cucurbit[n]urils(CB[n]s) have emerged as promising building blocks of supramolecular nano drug delivery systems(SNDDS) in recent years.Direct encapsulation of amphiphilic vips by CB[6] and CB[7] can modulate their amphiphilicity,resulting in formation of supramolecular amphiphiles that self-assemble into supramolecular nanoparticles for drug delivery.Additionally,CB[n]'s host-vip chemistry on the surface of mesoporous nanoparticles makes CB[n] an ideal blocking agent to control drug release from delivery vehicles.These SNDDS possess intrinsic stimuli responsiveness towards external vip or host,which can further incorporate re s ponsiveness to a variety of other stimuli including pH,thermal,redox,photo and enzyme,to realize multiple stimuli-responsive drug release.Moreover,the recent breakthrough in direct functionalization of CB[n]s has provided a feasible method for preparing superior CB[6] and CB[7] derivatives that can be employed to build multifunctional SNDDS with unoccupied macrocycles located on surface,which could be decorated with various functional "tags" through host-vip chemistry.In this review,we summarized the recent progress of CB[6] and CB[7] based SNDDS through formation of supramolecular amphiphiles,supramolecular nanovalves as well as supramolecularly tailorable surface,which we hope to further promote the development of CB[n]s family as building blocks for advanced SNDDS.
基金funded by the Researchers Supporting Project No.(RSP-2021/102)King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Artificial intelligence(AI)has recently been used in nanomedical applications,in which implanted intelligent nanosystems inside the human body were used to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments with the help of the Internet of biological Nano Things(IoBNT).Biological circuit engineering or nanomaterial-based architectures can be used to approach the nanosystem.In nanomedical applications,the blood vascular medium serves as a communication channel,demonstrating a molecular communication system based on flow and diffusion.This paper presents a performance study of the channel capacity for flow-based-diffusive molecular communication nanosystems that takes into account the ligand-receptor binding mechanism.Unlike earlier studies,we take into account the effects of biological physical characteristics such as blood pressure,blood viscosity,and vascular diameter on channel capacity.Furthermore,in terms of drug transmission error probability,the inter-symbol interference(ISI)phenomenon is applied to the proposed system.The numerical results show that the proposed AI nanosystems-based IoBNT technology can be successfully implemented in future nanomedicine.
文摘Using alkalescent ammonium(AAC)as precipitatnt, the diameter of nano La_2O_3 powder with diameter in 80 nm and less was prepared by the method of homogeneous precipitation, and reactant concentration, temperature and pH were studied and confirmed. The best precipitated concentration is from 0.2 to 0.5 mol·L^(-1), and the diameter of compounded powder turns small as the temperature gradually becomes high, and the pH from 6 to 8 is the best and the concentration of precipitant does not affect the diameter of compounded powder significantly. Meanwhile, most experiments lasting for fifty days in the greenhouse, and the results are 0.2 g·kg^(-1) nano La_2O_3 powder is enorgh for increasing biomass by 133% compared with that of the CK.
文摘In this paper, immobilized laccase enzyme on nano zinc ferrite was used in order to decolorize disperse dyes from single and binary systems. In this case, disperse dyes such as Disperse red 60 (DR60), Disperse blue 56 (DB56) and Disperse yellow 54 (DY54) were selected as model dyes. Several parameters such as enzyme concentration, pH and dye concentration and their effect on decolorization of dyes from single and binary systems were studied. According to the experimental results, the optimized immobilized laccase enzyme concentration, reaction time and pH for decolorization of DR60, DB56 and DY54 from single and binary systems were 500 mg/L (for DR60 and DY54) and 400 mg/L (for DB56), 20 min and 3, respectively. Moreover, Dye decolorization kinetics followed Michaelis-Menten Model. Finally, the results showed that enzymatic process using immobilized laccase enzyme on nano zinc ferrite was effective method to decolorize disperse dyes from single and binary systems.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (No. BK2012367)Young Independent Innovation Fund from Nanjing Agricultural University (No. Y0201200238)+1 种基金United States Department of Agriculture National Research Initiative (No. 2009-35603-05071, QH)a project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the development of efficient food-grade oral nano-delivery systems for encapsulation, protection and target delivery of nutraceuticals to enhance their bioavailability, fiarther to prevent disease and promote human health and well-being. Food proteins represent promising candidates for efficient nutraceutical nanocarriers due to their exceptional characteristics, namely biodegradability, nonantigenicity, high nutritional value, abundant renewable sources and extraordinary binding capacity to various nutraceuticals. In addition, their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, low cost, and non-starch polysaccharides possess many favourable characteristics such as stability in the harsh gastric environment, resistance to digestive enzymes, and mucoadhesiveness to intestinal mucosal surface. This review describes the design and formation of nanoscaled delivery systems for nutraceuticals using food-grade proteins （including peptides）, polysaccharides and their associative complexes. The toxicity and cellular uptake fate of the nanostructures, as well as their effects on the intestinal absorption of the encapsulated nutraceuticals were also discussed.
文摘This paper reviewed the study of triptolide-loaded nano delivery systems(NDOS)in our group during the past.It was investigated for the preparation,characterization,pharmacology and toxicology of solid lipid nanoparticles(SLN),microemulsion and polymeric nanoparticles.The results indicated that the NDS presented more powerful activity and a lower toxicity in comparison with other drug carrier.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21777139)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0207003).
文摘The earthworm-based vermiremediation facilitated with benign chemicals such as nano zero-valent iron(nZVI)is a promising approach for the remediation of a variety of soil contaminants including cyanotoxins.As themost toxic cyanotoxin,microcystin-LR(MC-LR)enter soil via runoff,irrigated surface water and sewage,and the application of cyanobacterial biofertilizers as part of the sustainable agricultural practice.Earthworms in such remediation systems must sustain the potential risk from both nZVI and MC-LR.In the present study,earthworms(Eisenia fetida)were exposed up to 14 days to MC-LR and nZVI(individually and inmixture),and the toxicity was investigated at both the organismal andmetabolic levels,including growth,tissue damage,oxidative stress,metabolic response and gut microbiota.Results showed that co-exposure of MC-LR and nZVI is less potent to earthworms than that of separate exposure.Histological observations in the co-exposure group revealed only minor epidermal brokenness,and KEGG enrichment analysis showed that co-exposure induced earthworms to regulate glutathione biosynthesis for detoxification and reduced adverse effects from MC-LR.The combined use of nZVI promoted the growth and reproduction of soil and earthworm gut bacteria(e.g.,Sphingobacterium and Acinetobacter)responsible for the degradation of MC-LR,whichmight explain the observed antagonism between nZVI and MC-LR in earthworm microcosm.Our study suggests the beneficial use of nZVI to detoxify pollutants in earthworm-based vermiremediation systems where freshwater containing cyanobacterial blooms is frequently used to irrigate soil and supply water for the growth and metabolism of earthworms.
