The nonchemically amplified(nonCA)polymer resists,including ionic and nonionic types,have achieved higher resolution and smaller line edge roughness(LER)than traditional chemically amplified ones.However,for polymer r...The nonchemically amplified(nonCA)polymer resists,including ionic and nonionic types,have achieved higher resolution and smaller line edge roughness(LER)than traditional chemically amplified ones.However,for polymer resists,chain entanglement is an inevitable limitation for the further reduction of LER.To overcome this problem,it is logical to apply the nonCA concept to molecule-based resists due to their advantages of monodispersity and small size.To date,only a few examples of ionic sulfonium salts-based nonCA molecular glass resists(nonCAMGRs)have been reported.They demonstrated high resolution and small LER well,but their electron beam sensitivity seemed less than ideal.To our knowledge,non-ionic sulfoxime oxime esters-based molecular resists were not reported yet,which leaves room for new round of more in-depth reserch on nonCAMGRs.Here,employing the excellent spirobixanthene backbone,we have first designed non-ionic sulfoxime oxime esters-based nonCAMGRs X4-NI-tf and X4-NI-tfb,for comparison,sulfonium salts-based nonCAMGRs X4-I-otfdm was designed.All exhibit favorable thermal properties(T_(d,5%)>200°C)and filmforming capabilities(RMSs<0.4 nm).Via EBL,X4-I-otfdm achieved higher resolution(16 nm,LER 1.4 nm)than X4-NI-tf and X4-NI-tfb(20 nm,LER 1.6 nm).But contrast curve revealed that the sensitivity of X4-NI-tf and X4-NI-tfb(D_(100):370 and 350μC/cm^(2))was significantly higher than X4-I-otfdm(D_(100):3300μC/cm^(2)),demonstrating that the sensitivity of sulfoxime oxime esters exceeds that of sulfonium salts and introduction of bromine can further enhance the sensitivity;based on above,X4-NI-tfb exhibited the lowest Z-factor and demonstrated the best overall performance.We believe that nonCAMGRs based on sulfoxime oxime esters represent a strong candidate for high-performance photoresists.展开更多
Objectives:The Sorbin and SH3 domain containing 1(SORBS1),a protein linked to insulin signaling CBL interaction,was investigated for its role in pancreatic cancer apoptosis.This study explored polyphyllin H(PPH)’s ab...Objectives:The Sorbin and SH3 domain containing 1(SORBS1),a protein linked to insulin signaling CBL interaction,was investigated for its role in pancreatic cancer apoptosis.This study explored polyphyllin H(PPH)’s ability to restore SORBS1-knockdown-mediated repair functions.Methods:PANC-1 cells were divided into Blank,overexpression(OE),and knockdown groups.CCK-8 assays assessed proliferation and drug toxicity.Western blot and flow cytometry analyzed SORBS1 levels and PPH effects.Comet assays quantified DNA damage.Subcutaneous xenograft tumors in nude mice(Blank vs.knockdown)were treated with PPH to evaluate in vivo efficacy.SORBS1-H2AX gene correlation was analyzed Spearman rank clustering(p<0.05).Results:PPH suppressed pancreatic cancer growth in vitro/vivo,but its efficacy was attenuated by SORBS1 downregulation.Clinically,low SORBS1 correlated with poor prognosis.SORBS1 knockdown promoted tumor proliferation and reduced PPH-induced apoptosis.While PPH decreased tumor volume in both Blank and knockdown groups compared to controls,SORBS1 knockdown diminished PPH’s inhibitory effects.Mechanistically,SORBS1 depletion mitigated PPH-triggered DNA damage,circumventing G2/M arrest by modulating WEE1,Cyclin A2,CDK1,and Cyclin B1,thereby impairing apoptosis.Conclusion:SORBS1 knockdown counteracts PPH-mediated S/G2 arrest and apoptosis by alleviating DNA damage in pancreatic cancer.These findings highlight SORBS1 as a critical modulator of PPH’s therapeutic potential,linking its expression to chemoresistance mechanisms.展开更多
Comprehensive Summary:We developed single-component nonchemically-amplified resists(n-CARs)based on calixarene derivatives for high-resolution nanopatterning with electron beam lithography(EBL)and extreme ultraviolet ...Comprehensive Summary:We developed single-component nonchemically-amplified resists(n-CARs)based on calixarene derivatives for high-resolution nanopatterning with electron beam lithography(EBL)and extreme ultraviolet lithography(EUVL).The calixarene derivatives decorated with 2 and 4 photosensitive sulfonium groups(C2S and C4S,respectively)were synthesized and characterized.Both derivatives exhibit excellent thermal stability and film-forming properties,making them suitable as resist materials.A comparative EBL study reveals that C2S resist exhibits superior lithographic performance.The presence of hydrogen bonds between C2S molecules enhances the mechanical strength and the Young's modulus of the resist film,effectively mitigating pattern collapse.The C2S resist achieved an 18 nm line/space(L/S)pattern and a 14 nm L/2S semi-dense pattern with EBL.Performance studies with EUVL yielded an impressive 14 nm half-pitch(HP)pattern with a remarkably low line-edge roughness(LER)of 1.7 nm.Extensive studies of the EUV exposure mechanism,conducted using in-situ quadrupole mass spectrometry(QMS)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),demonstrated that the solubility switch of the resist material depends on the decomposition of the sulfonium groups and triflate anions.展开更多
Aryl sulfonate ester modified polystyrenes with different substituents(X–SEPS,X=H–,MeO–,and CN–)were synthesized by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization.The excellent thermal stabil...Aryl sulfonate ester modified polystyrenes with different substituents(X–SEPS,X=H–,MeO–,and CN–)were synthesized by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization.The excellent thermal stability and film-forming capability of these three polymers suggest that they can satisfy the lithography process and are candidates for resist materials.Comparative electron beam lithography(EBL)demonstrates that the three resists(H–SEPS,MeO–SEPS and CN–SEPS)exhibit different EBL performances.Calculation of bond energies for the model compounds suggests that the influence of substituent groups on the bond energy is not the reason for the differences in sensitivity.Results obtained using a fully automated dissipative quartz crystal microbalance(QCM)analyzer confirm that the influence of substituent groups on the solubility behavior of resist films in developers leads to different photolithographic performances.The H–SEPS resist exhibits better comprehensive performance than the MeO–SEPS and CN–SEPS resists,achieving an 18 nm line/space(L/S)pattern and a 10 nm line/4 space(L/4S)semi-dense pattern by EBL at doses of 3200 and 2800μC cm^(−2),respectively.Further extreme ultraviolet lithography(EUVL)demonstrates the capability of H–SEPS resist to form 22 nm half-pitch(HP)patterns.The detailed study of the photochemical reaction and patterning mechanism suggests that the decomposition of sulfonate ester groups into polar sulfonic acid groups,along with a rearrangement,leads to a solubility switch of resist films in the developer.展开更多
The uplift resistance of the soil overlying shield tunnels significantly impacts their anti-floating stability.However,research on uplift resistance concerning special-shaped shield tunnels is limited.This study combi...The uplift resistance of the soil overlying shield tunnels significantly impacts their anti-floating stability.However,research on uplift resistance concerning special-shaped shield tunnels is limited.This study combines numerical simulation with machine learning techniques to explore this issue.It presents a summary of special-shaped tunnel geometries and introduces a shape coefficient.Through the finite element software,Plaxis3D,the study simulates six key parameters—shape coefficient,burial depth ratio,tunnel’s longest horizontal length,internal friction angle,cohesion,and soil submerged bulk density—that impact uplift resistance across different conditions.Employing XGBoost and ANN methods,the feature importance of each parameter was analyzed based on the numerical simulation results.The findings demonstrate that a tunnel shape more closely resembling a circle leads to reduced uplift resistance in the overlying soil,whereas other parameters exhibit the contrary effects.Furthermore,the study reveals a diminishing trend in the feature importance of buried depth ratio,internal friction angle,tunnel longest horizontal length,cohesion,soil submerged bulk density,and shape coefficient in influencing uplift resistance.展开更多
In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change,declining crop resilience,and hidden hunger,it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both the nutritional quali...In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change,declining crop resilience,and hidden hunger,it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both the nutritional quality and stress tolerance of crops.Synthetic metabolic engineering presents innovative strategies for the precision modification and de novo design of metabolic pathways.This approach generally encompasses three essential steps:identifying key metabolites through metabolomics,integrating multi-omics technologies to investigate the synthesis and regulation of these metabolites,and utilizing gene editing or de novo design to modify crop metabolic pathways associated with desirable agronomic traits.This review underscores the vital role of plant metabolite diversity in enhancing crop nutritional quality and stress resilience.Integrated multi-omics analyses facilitate the metabolic engineering by identifying key genes,transporters,and transcription factors that regulate metabolite biosynthesis.Precision modification strategies employ genome editing tools to reprogram endogenous metabolic networks,while de novo design reconstructs metabolic pathways through the introduction of exogenous biological elements—thereby both approaches enable the targeted enhancement of desired traits.These strategies have been effectively implemented in major food crops.However,simultaneously enhancing nutritional quality and stress resilience remains challenging due to inherent trade-offs and resource competition in distinct metabolic pathways within plants.Future research should integrate AI-driven predictive models with multi-omics datasets to decipher dynamic metabolic homeostasis and engineer climate-smart crops that maximize yield while preserving quality and environmental adaptability.展开更多
Cotton production faces significant challenges from insect pests,with chemical pesticide use becoming increasingly limited by resistance and environmental concerns.This study explores the potential use of caffeine,a n...Cotton production faces significant challenges from insect pests,with chemical pesticide use becoming increasingly limited by resistance and environmental concerns.This study explores the potential use of caffeine,a natural plant alkaloid,as an environmentally friendly insect resistance strategy in cotton.Exogenous caffeine application demonstrated potent insecticidal effects against cotton bollworm(Helicoverpa armigera)larvae,with concentrations≥2 mg mL−1 causing near-complete feeding cessation and up to 70%larval mortality.Building on this,we engineered transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum cv.Jin668)for heterologous caffeine biosynthesis by introducing three key N-methyltransferase genes(CaXMT1,CaMXMT1,CaDXMT1)by multiple gene transformation.Transgenic lines expressing all three genes showed remarkable caffeine accumulation(up to 3.59 mg g−1 dry weight),whereas two-gene combinations exhibited wild-type-level production.Feeding preference assays revealed that caffeine-enriched cotton strongly deterred feeding by H.armigera.Non-choice feeding trials demonstrated reduced leaf consumption and reduced larval growth in H.armigera fed on caffeine-producing cotton.The study highlights the effectiveness of synthetic biology approaches using the TGSII-UNiE multigene stacking system,despite challenges in transgene stability.This work advances plant-derived insect resistance research and provides a sustainable framework for reducing chemical pesticide reliance in cotton production,while underscoring unique potential of cotton as a synthetic biology platform for secondary metabolite engineering.展开更多
Acetolactate synthase(ALS)-targeting herbicides are among the most widely used weed-control chemicals globally.Mutations in the ALS gene can confer herbicide resistance in crops,thereby allowing selective elimination ...Acetolactate synthase(ALS)-targeting herbicides are among the most widely used weed-control chemicals globally.Mutations in the ALS gene can confer herbicide resistance in crops,thereby allowing selective elimination of weeds without harming crops.Herbicide-resistant ALS alleles were initially discovered in weeds and subsequently developed through artificial mutagenesis techniques.With the advancement of CRISPR/Cas technologies,various genome-editing tools are now available to introduce these resistant alleles,as well as novel variants,into diverse crop species.Moreover,emerging methodologies,such as directed evolution,enable the generation and screening of large populations of random ALS mutants.Consequently,ALS has become one of the most extensively targeted genes in plant gene evolution.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of both conventional and recently developed strategies for ALS evolution,with particular emphasis on CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing and directed evolution.Future perspectives on technological application are also discussed.By advancing our understanding of herbicide-resistant ALS allele development for crop improvement,these methodologies may also pave the way for their application to the evolution of other agronomically important genes.展开更多
In this study,an inverse design framework was established to find lightweight honeycomb structures(HCSs)with high impact resistance.The hybrid HCS,composed of re-entrant(RE)and elliptical annular re-entrant(EARE)honey...In this study,an inverse design framework was established to find lightweight honeycomb structures(HCSs)with high impact resistance.The hybrid HCS,composed of re-entrant(RE)and elliptical annular re-entrant(EARE)honeycomb cells,was created by constructing arrangement matrices to achieve structural lightweight.The machine learning(ML)framework consisted of a neural network(NN)forward regression model for predicting impact resistance and a multi-objective optimization algorithm for generating high-performance designs.The surrogate of the local design space was initially realized by establishing the NN in the small sample dataset,and the active learning strategy was used to continuously extended the local optimal design until the model converged in the global space.The results indicated that the active learning strategy significantly improved the inference capability of the NN model in unknown design domains.By guiding the iteration direction of the optimization algorithm,lightweight designs with high impact resistance were identified.The energy absorption capacity of the optimal design reached 94.98%of the EARE honeycomb,while the initial peak stress and mass decreased by 28.85%and 19.91%,respectively.Furthermore,Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP)for global explanation of the NN indicated a strong correlation between the arrangement mode of HCS and its impact resistance.By reducing the stiffness of the cells at the top boundary of the structure,the initial impact damage sustained by the structure can be significantly improved.Overall,this study proposed a general lightweight design method for array structures under impact loads,which is beneficial for the widespread application of honeycomb-based protective structures.展开更多
This study investigates the properties of high-purity starches extracted from Polygonum multiflorum(PMS)and Smilax glabra(SGS).The starches were characterized by scanning electron microscopy,Fouriertransform infrared ...This study investigates the properties of high-purity starches extracted from Polygonum multiflorum(PMS)and Smilax glabra(SGS).The starches were characterized by scanning electron microscopy,Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,high-performance anion-exchange chromatography,and differential scanning calorimetry.Significant differences were observed in their morphological,physicochemical,and functional properties.PMS had a smaller particle size(13.68 μm),irregular polygonal shape,A-type,lower water absorption(62.67 %),and higher oil absorption(51.17 %).In contrast,SGS exhibited larger particles(31.75 μm),a nearly spherical shape,B-type,higher crystallinity(50.66 %),and greater amylose content(21.54 %),with superior thermal stability,shear resistance,and gelatinization enthalpy.SGS also contained higher resistant starch(83.28 %) and longer average chain length(20.58 %),but showed lower solubility,swelling power,light transmittance,and freeze-thaw stability.The physicochemical properties differences in crystal pattern and particle morphology between PMS and SGS lead to distinct behaviors during in vitro digestion and fermentation.These findings highlight the potential of medicinal plant starches in functional ingredients and industrial processes.展开更多
Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder marked by positive and negative symptoms,leading to mood disturbances,cognitive impairments,and social withdrawal.While anti-psychotic medications remain the cornerstone...Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder marked by positive and negative symptoms,leading to mood disturbances,cognitive impairments,and social withdrawal.While anti-psychotic medications remain the cornerstone of treatment,they often fail to fully address certain symptoms.Additionally,treatment-resistant schizophrenia,affecting 30%-40%of patients,remains a substantial clinical challenge.Positive,negative symptoms and cognitive impairments have been linked to disruptions in the glutamatergic,serotonin,GABAergic,and muscarinic pathways in the brain.Recent advances using genome-wide association study and other approaches have uncovered a significant number of new schizophrenia risk genes that uncovered new,and reinforced prior,concepts on the genetic and neurological underpinnings of schizophrenia,including abnormalities in synaptic function,immune processes,and lipid metabolism.Concurrently,new therapeutics targeting different modalities,which are expected to address some of the limitations of anti-psychotic drugs currently being offered to patients,are currently being evaluated.Collectively,these efforts provide new momentum for the next phase of schizophrenia research and treatment.展开更多
Fusarium crown rot(FCR),predominantly caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum,has been listed as a Category Ⅱ disease in six provinces of China,posing a significant threat to wheat production.The phenylpyrrole fungicide...Fusarium crown rot(FCR),predominantly caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum,has been listed as a Category Ⅱ disease in six provinces of China,posing a significant threat to wheat production.The phenylpyrrole fungicide fludioxonil is a key agent for FCR control.Previous studies indicated that resistance to fludioxonil in F.pseudograminearum is primarily associated with altered expression levels of the FpOS1 gene,which encodes a hybrid histidine kinase.However,the roles of mutations in other FpOS genes and the molecular interactions between FpOS proteins and fludioxonil remain elusive.To address these gaps,we generated 16 fludioxonil-resistant mutants with heritable resistance traits by in vitro selection of four sensitive F.pseudograminearum isolates.These mutants exhibited high resistance levels,with resistance factors(RF)ranging from 633.73 to 8617.07.Compared to their parental isolates,the resistant mutants showed significantly reduced mycelial growth rate,sporulation capacity,and pathogenicity.They were also more sensitive to ionic,osmotic,and oxidative stresses and displayed compromised cell wall and membrane integrity.Fludioxonil demonstrated no cross-resistance with tebuconazole or pydiflumetofen;however,it exhibited weak positive crossresistance to pyraclostrobin and moderate positive cross-resistance to iprodione.Fludioxonil treatment significantly promoted glycerol synthesis and inhibited deoxynivalenol(DON)production in parental isolates,whereas these regulatory effects were markedly attenuated in the resistant mutants.Mutation analysis identified mutation sites in FpOS1,FpOS4,and FpOS5 genes,with a lower mutation frequency in FpOS1 and no mutations detected in FpOS2.Molecular docking indicated that amino acid substitutions in FpOS4 and FpOS5 significantly reduced the binding affinity of fludioxonil to these target proteins.In conclusion,F.pseudograminearum poses a moderate risk of resistance to fludioxonil.Point mutations in FpOS4 and FpOS5 genes emerge as key molecular drivers of resistance,likely by diminishing the binding affinity between the fungicide and its proteins.This study clarifies the molecular basis of fludioxonil resistance in F.pseudograminearum and provides a scientific rationale for the judicious use of this fungicide in managing FCR.展开更多
Silica aerogel has broad applications in the field of high-temperature thermal insulation due to its low density,low thermal conductivity and high stability.However,its thermal insulation performance deteriorates sign...Silica aerogel has broad applications in the field of high-temperature thermal insulation due to its low density,low thermal conductivity and high stability.However,its thermal insulation performance deteriorates significantly at elevated temperatures exceeding 600℃,primarily due to the collapse of pore structure.Meanwhile,the shielding capacity of SiO_(2) aerogel to the infrared radiation at high temperature is rather low due to the intrinsic properties of SiO_(2).Herein,a strategy for improving the high-temperature stability and infrared shielding properties of SiO_(2) aerogel via Ca doping was explored.Calcium-doped silica aerogel(CSA)powders were prepared by Sol-Gel,hydrothermal,and ambient pressure drying(APD)techniques using water glass and anhydrous calcium chloride as precursors and trimethylchlorosilane as a hydrophobic modifier.The effects of Ca/Si molar ratio in the precursor and hydrothermal conditions(temperature and pH)on the crystalline properties,microscopic morphology and pore structure of CSAs were investigated.The results show that the Ca/Si molar ratio and hydrothermal treatment have significant effects on the microstructure and heat resistance of CSAs in the temperature range of 400-1000℃.The samples sintered at 1000℃have a high specific surface area of 100.1 m^(2)/g and a pore volume of 0.8705 cm^(3)/g,indicating that the CSA has good heat resistance.One-side insulation tests at temperatures up to 600℃show that the sample with a Ca/Si molar ratio of 1.0 has the best insulation performance,with a cold surface temperature of 450℃,which is 27℃lower than that of the pure silica aerogel.展开更多
It is crucial to develop arsenic removal adsorbents with strong sulfur resistance under middle-low-temperature flue gas conditions(<400℃).In this work,five Fe-Ce-La oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method,...It is crucial to develop arsenic removal adsorbents with strong sulfur resistance under middle-low-temperature flue gas conditions(<400℃).In this work,five Fe-Ce-La oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method,and FeCeLaO/SiO_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3) composite adsorbents were prepared by coupling fly ash-based Si-Al carriers.The active components Fe-Ce-La oxides and Si-Al carriers were characterized by TPD,TG,XRF,BET and XPS,respectively.The effects of temperature,Si/Al ratio and FeCeLaO loading rate on the sulfur resistance were investigated.Results show that the SO_(2) promotes the arsenic removal of Fe_(2)O_(3),CeLaO and FeCeLaO.At 400℃,the arsenic removal efficiencies of the three oxides increase from 45.3%,72.5% and 81.3% without SO_(2) to 62.6%,80.5%and 91.0%,respectively.The SO_(2) inhibits the arsenic removal of La_(2)O_(2)CO_(3) and FeLaO,and the inhibition effect is pronounced at high temperatures.The sulfur poisoning resistance of Si-Al carriers increases with the increase of Si/Al ratio.When the Si/Al ratio is increased to 9.74,the arsenic removal efficiency in the SO_(2) environment is 13.9% higher than that in the absence of SO_(2).Introducing FeCeLaO active components is beneficial for enhancing the SO_(2) poisoning resistance of Si-Al carriers.The strong sulfur resistance of the FeCeLaO/SiO_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3) composite adsorbent results from multiple factors:protective effects of Ce on Fe,La and Al;sulfation-induced generation of Ce^(3+)and surface-adsorbed oxygen;and strong surface acidity of SiO_(2).展开更多
The present work provides a facile and efficient method for producing ultrafine copper powders.Ultrafine copper powders were synthesized through a solvothermal method,utilizing ethanol both as a solvent and a reducing...The present work provides a facile and efficient method for producing ultrafine copper powders.Ultrafine copper powders were synthesized through a solvothermal method,utilizing ethanol both as a solvent and a reducing agent.Specifically,by exploiting the weak reducing property of ethanol,the copper precursor is first converted to copper oxide and then further reduced to cuprous oxide and pure copper.Such a method can effectively control the morphology and particle size of the copper powder,reduce particle aggregation,and enhance oxidation resistance.It is cost-effective and produces fewer toxic by-products.Spherical copper particles with an average particle size of about 180 nm were obtained.The initial oxidation temperature is approximately 150℃,and the resulting copper powders can be stored stably under ambient conditions for at least 5 months,demonstrating excellent oxidation resistance and thermal stability.展开更多
In this study,FeCr_(x)MnAlCu(x=0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0)high-entropy alloys were fabricated using vacuum arc melting,and the corrosion behavior of these alloys in 3.5wt%NaCl solution at room temperature was investigated by e...In this study,FeCr_(x)MnAlCu(x=0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0)high-entropy alloys were fabricated using vacuum arc melting,and the corrosion behavior of these alloys in 3.5wt%NaCl solution at room temperature was investigated by electrochemical dynamic potential polarization curves and immersion experiments.The microstructure results show that the high-entropy alloy with x=0 has a body-centered cubic phase structure,whereas the high-entropy alloys with x=0.5–2.0 have a mixed face-centered cubic+body-centered cubic dual-phase structure.The corrosion results show that the corrosion resistance of the high-entropy alloy is increased with the increase in Cr content.Among them,the high-entropy alloy with x=2.0 exhibits the optimal corrosion resistance:the highest self-corrosion potential(E_(corr)=−0.354 V vs.Ag/AgCl),the smallest self-corrosion current density(I_(corr)=1.991×10^(−6)A·cm^(−2)),and the smallest corrosion rate(0.0292 mm/a).The composite passivation film of oxides and hydroxides is formed on the surface of the corroded high-entropy alloys,and the Cr_(2)O_(3)content is increased with the increase in Cr content,which effectively improves the stability and protective properties of the passivation film.展开更多
Platinum group metals have high melting points,strong corrosion resistance,stable chemical properties,and low oxygen permeability in high-temperature oxygen-containing environments.As thermal protective coating materi...Platinum group metals have high melting points,strong corrosion resistance,stable chemical properties,and low oxygen permeability in high-temperature oxygen-containing environments.As thermal protective coating materials,they have gained essential applications in the aerospace field and have excellent prospects for application in frontier military fields,such as protecting hot-end components of hypersonic aircraft.This research reviewed the latest research progress of platinum group metal coatings with hightemperature oxidation resistance,including coating preparation techniques,oxidation failure,and alloying modification.The leading preparation techniques of current platinum group metal coatings were discussed,as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various existing preparation techniques.Besides,the intrinsic properties,failure forms,and failure mechanisms of coatings of single platinum group metal in high-temperature oxygen-containing environments were analyzed.On this basis,the necessity,main methods,and main achievements of alloying modification of platinum group metals were summarized.Finally,the future development of platinum group coatings with high-temperature oxidation resistance was discussed and prospected.展开更多
The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF...The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF)argon plasma,and the temperatures were measured using a DPV-2000 monitor.A model combining the electromagnetism,thermal flow,and heat transfer characteristics of powder during in-flight heating in argon plasma was proposed.The melting processes of CeO_(2)powders of different diameters,with and without thermal resistance effect,were investigated.Results show that the heating process of CeO_(2)powder particles consists of three main stages,one of which is relevant to a dimensionless parameter known as the Biot number.When the Biot value≥0.1,thermal resistance increases significantly,especially for the larger powders.The predicted temperature of the particles at the outlet(1800–2880 K)is in good agreement with the experimental result.展开更多
Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)was identified as the most prevalent form of diabetes.This study employed an integrated strategy combining network pharmacology,metabolomics,and experimental validation to elucidate the t...Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)was identified as the most prevalent form of diabetes.This study employed an integrated strategy combining network pharmacology,metabolomics,and experimental validation to elucidate the therapeutic mechanisms of red mulberry water extract(RMW)in T2DM.Systematic analysis identified six bioactive constituents,with four key components(cyanidin,quercetin,morin,andβ-carotene)demonstrating significant interactions with diabetes-related targets.Network pharmacology revealed these compounds modulate critical pathways including AMPK(P=2.3×10^(−5)),PI3K-Akt(P=1.8×10^(−4)),and PPAR signaling(P=3.1×10^(−3)).In diabetic mice,treatment significantly improved glycemic control(32.5%reduction in fasting glucose,P<0.01),lipid profiles(36.7%lower TG,P<0.05),antioxidant activity(2.1-fold increased SOD,P<0.05),and inflammation(42%reduced TNF-α,P<0.05).Metabolomic analysis further confirmed alterations in catecholamine and lipid metabolism pathways.These findings collectively demonstrate mulberry's multi-target therapeutic potential through synergistic regulation of glucose metabolism,lipid homeostasis,oxidative stress,and inflammatory responses in diabetes.展开更多
Development of lightweight and strong structural material using fast-growing poplar wood is promising for green and sustainable engineering.Herein,the overall performances of fast-growing natural poplar wood(NPW)are s...Development of lightweight and strong structural material using fast-growing poplar wood is promising for green and sustainable engineering.Herein,the overall performances of fast-growing natural poplar wood(NPW)are significantly enhanced via delignification,in situ growth of SiO_(2)followed by densification.The SiO_(2)/compresseddelignified-wood(SiO_(2)/CDW)nanocomposite obtained exhibits outstanding mechanical properties including a bending strength of 395.6 MPa,a tensile strength of 253.4 MPa,and a toughness of 7.1 MJ/m^(3),which is improved by 1548%,240%and 590%,respectively compared with NPW.In addition,the ignition time and burning time of SiO_(2)/CDW nanocomposite are prolonged by 700%and 112%compared to those of NPW.Moreover,the specific wear rate of SiO_(2)/CDW is 18×10^(-6)mm^(3)/Nm,which is 72.6%lower than that of NPW.Moreover,the spring-back ratios of SiO_(2)/CDW in 95%and in water are 45.2%and 66.7%,which are lower than those of CDW(64.6%and 92.4%).The SiO_(2)/CDW nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical,flame/water retardant and wear performances are promising to meet the needs of modern engineering as green and sustainable materials.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278059,22174009,22078047)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.DUT24ZD119,DUT22LAB601 and DUT22LAB608).
文摘The nonchemically amplified(nonCA)polymer resists,including ionic and nonionic types,have achieved higher resolution and smaller line edge roughness(LER)than traditional chemically amplified ones.However,for polymer resists,chain entanglement is an inevitable limitation for the further reduction of LER.To overcome this problem,it is logical to apply the nonCA concept to molecule-based resists due to their advantages of monodispersity and small size.To date,only a few examples of ionic sulfonium salts-based nonCA molecular glass resists(nonCAMGRs)have been reported.They demonstrated high resolution and small LER well,but their electron beam sensitivity seemed less than ideal.To our knowledge,non-ionic sulfoxime oxime esters-based molecular resists were not reported yet,which leaves room for new round of more in-depth reserch on nonCAMGRs.Here,employing the excellent spirobixanthene backbone,we have first designed non-ionic sulfoxime oxime esters-based nonCAMGRs X4-NI-tf and X4-NI-tfb,for comparison,sulfonium salts-based nonCAMGRs X4-I-otfdm was designed.All exhibit favorable thermal properties(T_(d,5%)>200°C)and filmforming capabilities(RMSs<0.4 nm).Via EBL,X4-I-otfdm achieved higher resolution(16 nm,LER 1.4 nm)than X4-NI-tf and X4-NI-tfb(20 nm,LER 1.6 nm).But contrast curve revealed that the sensitivity of X4-NI-tf and X4-NI-tfb(D_(100):370 and 350μC/cm^(2))was significantly higher than X4-I-otfdm(D_(100):3300μC/cm^(2)),demonstrating that the sensitivity of sulfoxime oxime esters exceeds that of sulfonium salts and introduction of bromine can further enhance the sensitivity;based on above,X4-NI-tfb exhibited the lowest Z-factor and demonstrated the best overall performance.We believe that nonCAMGRs based on sulfoxime oxime esters represent a strong candidate for high-performance photoresists.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973192 and 82304782)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2024SF-ZDCYL-03-17)+1 种基金the Social R&D Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-YBSF-514,2023-YBSF-170 and 2025SF-YBXM-477)the Project of Shaanxi Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.SZY-KJCYC-2023-001).
文摘Objectives:The Sorbin and SH3 domain containing 1(SORBS1),a protein linked to insulin signaling CBL interaction,was investigated for its role in pancreatic cancer apoptosis.This study explored polyphyllin H(PPH)’s ability to restore SORBS1-knockdown-mediated repair functions.Methods:PANC-1 cells were divided into Blank,overexpression(OE),and knockdown groups.CCK-8 assays assessed proliferation and drug toxicity.Western blot and flow cytometry analyzed SORBS1 levels and PPH effects.Comet assays quantified DNA damage.Subcutaneous xenograft tumors in nude mice(Blank vs.knockdown)were treated with PPH to evaluate in vivo efficacy.SORBS1-H2AX gene correlation was analyzed Spearman rank clustering(p<0.05).Results:PPH suppressed pancreatic cancer growth in vitro/vivo,but its efficacy was attenuated by SORBS1 downregulation.Clinically,low SORBS1 correlated with poor prognosis.SORBS1 knockdown promoted tumor proliferation and reduced PPH-induced apoptosis.While PPH decreased tumor volume in both Blank and knockdown groups compared to controls,SORBS1 knockdown diminished PPH’s inhibitory effects.Mechanistically,SORBS1 depletion mitigated PPH-triggered DNA damage,circumventing G2/M arrest by modulating WEE1,Cyclin A2,CDK1,and Cyclin B1,thereby impairing apoptosis.Conclusion:SORBS1 knockdown counteracts PPH-mediated S/G2 arrest and apoptosis by alleviating DNA damage in pancreatic cancer.These findings highlight SORBS1 as a critical modulator of PPH’s therapeutic potential,linking its expression to chemoresistance mechanisms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22090012,22475224,U20A20144)Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)is gratefully acknowledged。
文摘Comprehensive Summary:We developed single-component nonchemically-amplified resists(n-CARs)based on calixarene derivatives for high-resolution nanopatterning with electron beam lithography(EBL)and extreme ultraviolet lithography(EUVL).The calixarene derivatives decorated with 2 and 4 photosensitive sulfonium groups(C2S and C4S,respectively)were synthesized and characterized.Both derivatives exhibit excellent thermal stability and film-forming properties,making them suitable as resist materials.A comparative EBL study reveals that C2S resist exhibits superior lithographic performance.The presence of hydrogen bonds between C2S molecules enhances the mechanical strength and the Young's modulus of the resist film,effectively mitigating pattern collapse.The C2S resist achieved an 18 nm line/space(L/S)pattern and a 14 nm L/2S semi-dense pattern with EBL.Performance studies with EUVL yielded an impressive 14 nm half-pitch(HP)pattern with a remarkably low line-edge roughness(LER)of 1.7 nm.Extensive studies of the EUV exposure mechanism,conducted using in-situ quadrupole mass spectrometry(QMS)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),demonstrated that the solubility switch of the resist material depends on the decomposition of the sulfonium groups and triflate anions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22090012,22475224).
文摘Aryl sulfonate ester modified polystyrenes with different substituents(X–SEPS,X=H–,MeO–,and CN–)were synthesized by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT)polymerization.The excellent thermal stability and film-forming capability of these three polymers suggest that they can satisfy the lithography process and are candidates for resist materials.Comparative electron beam lithography(EBL)demonstrates that the three resists(H–SEPS,MeO–SEPS and CN–SEPS)exhibit different EBL performances.Calculation of bond energies for the model compounds suggests that the influence of substituent groups on the bond energy is not the reason for the differences in sensitivity.Results obtained using a fully automated dissipative quartz crystal microbalance(QCM)analyzer confirm that the influence of substituent groups on the solubility behavior of resist films in developers leads to different photolithographic performances.The H–SEPS resist exhibits better comprehensive performance than the MeO–SEPS and CN–SEPS resists,achieving an 18 nm line/space(L/S)pattern and a 10 nm line/4 space(L/4S)semi-dense pattern by EBL at doses of 3200 and 2800μC cm^(−2),respectively.Further extreme ultraviolet lithography(EUVL)demonstrates the capability of H–SEPS resist to form 22 nm half-pitch(HP)patterns.The detailed study of the photochemical reaction and patterning mechanism suggests that the decomposition of sulfonate ester groups into polar sulfonic acid groups,along with a rearrangement,leads to a solubility switch of resist films in the developer.
基金Guangzhou Metro Scientific Research Project(No.JT204-100111-23001)Chongqing Municipal Special Project for Technological Innovation and Application Development(No.CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0101)Science and Technology Research and Development Program of China State Railway Group Co.,Ltd.(No.N2023G045)。
文摘The uplift resistance of the soil overlying shield tunnels significantly impacts their anti-floating stability.However,research on uplift resistance concerning special-shaped shield tunnels is limited.This study combines numerical simulation with machine learning techniques to explore this issue.It presents a summary of special-shaped tunnel geometries and introduces a shape coefficient.Through the finite element software,Plaxis3D,the study simulates six key parameters—shape coefficient,burial depth ratio,tunnel’s longest horizontal length,internal friction angle,cohesion,and soil submerged bulk density—that impact uplift resistance across different conditions.Employing XGBoost and ANN methods,the feature importance of each parameter was analyzed based on the numerical simulation results.The findings demonstrate that a tunnel shape more closely resembling a circle leads to reduced uplift resistance in the overlying soil,whereas other parameters exhibit the contrary effects.Furthermore,the study reveals a diminishing trend in the feature importance of buried depth ratio,internal friction angle,tunnel longest horizontal length,cohesion,soil submerged bulk density,and shape coefficient in influencing uplift resistance.
基金supported by the Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (SKJC-JYRC-2024-26)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32460072)+4 种基金Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (323RC421)the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund (ZDYF2022XDNY144)the Hainan Provincial Academician Innovation Platform Project (HDYSZX-202004)the Collaborative Innovation Center of Nanfan and High-Efficiency Tropical Agriculture, Hainan University (XTCX2022NYB06)Hainan Postdoctoral Research Grant Project
文摘In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change,declining crop resilience,and hidden hunger,it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both the nutritional quality and stress tolerance of crops.Synthetic metabolic engineering presents innovative strategies for the precision modification and de novo design of metabolic pathways.This approach generally encompasses three essential steps:identifying key metabolites through metabolomics,integrating multi-omics technologies to investigate the synthesis and regulation of these metabolites,and utilizing gene editing or de novo design to modify crop metabolic pathways associated with desirable agronomic traits.This review underscores the vital role of plant metabolite diversity in enhancing crop nutritional quality and stress resilience.Integrated multi-omics analyses facilitate the metabolic engineering by identifying key genes,transporters,and transcription factors that regulate metabolite biosynthesis.Precision modification strategies employ genome editing tools to reprogram endogenous metabolic networks,while de novo design reconstructs metabolic pathways through the introduction of exogenous biological elements—thereby both approaches enable the targeted enhancement of desired traits.These strategies have been effectively implemented in major food crops.However,simultaneously enhancing nutritional quality and stress resilience remains challenging due to inherent trade-offs and resource competition in distinct metabolic pathways within plants.Future research should integrate AI-driven predictive models with multi-omics datasets to decipher dynamic metabolic homeostasis and engineer climate-smart crops that maximize yield while preserving quality and environmental adaptability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32325039)
文摘Cotton production faces significant challenges from insect pests,with chemical pesticide use becoming increasingly limited by resistance and environmental concerns.This study explores the potential use of caffeine,a natural plant alkaloid,as an environmentally friendly insect resistance strategy in cotton.Exogenous caffeine application demonstrated potent insecticidal effects against cotton bollworm(Helicoverpa armigera)larvae,with concentrations≥2 mg mL−1 causing near-complete feeding cessation and up to 70%larval mortality.Building on this,we engineered transgenic cotton(Gossypium hirsutum cv.Jin668)for heterologous caffeine biosynthesis by introducing three key N-methyltransferase genes(CaXMT1,CaMXMT1,CaDXMT1)by multiple gene transformation.Transgenic lines expressing all three genes showed remarkable caffeine accumulation(up to 3.59 mg g−1 dry weight),whereas two-gene combinations exhibited wild-type-level production.Feeding preference assays revealed that caffeine-enriched cotton strongly deterred feeding by H.armigera.Non-choice feeding trials demonstrated reduced leaf consumption and reduced larval growth in H.armigera fed on caffeine-producing cotton.The study highlights the effectiveness of synthetic biology approaches using the TGSII-UNiE multigene stacking system,despite challenges in transgene stability.This work advances plant-derived insect resistance research and provides a sustainable framework for reducing chemical pesticide reliance in cotton production,while underscoring unique potential of cotton as a synthetic biology platform for secondary metabolite engineering.
基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023B1515120050,2023A1515110529 and 2024A1515012454)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20230807145759008 and KJZD20240903100206009).
文摘Acetolactate synthase(ALS)-targeting herbicides are among the most widely used weed-control chemicals globally.Mutations in the ALS gene can confer herbicide resistance in crops,thereby allowing selective elimination of weeds without harming crops.Herbicide-resistant ALS alleles were initially discovered in weeds and subsequently developed through artificial mutagenesis techniques.With the advancement of CRISPR/Cas technologies,various genome-editing tools are now available to introduce these resistant alleles,as well as novel variants,into diverse crop species.Moreover,emerging methodologies,such as directed evolution,enable the generation and screening of large populations of random ALS mutants.Consequently,ALS has become one of the most extensively targeted genes in plant gene evolution.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of both conventional and recently developed strategies for ALS evolution,with particular emphasis on CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing and directed evolution.Future perspectives on technological application are also discussed.By advancing our understanding of herbicide-resistant ALS allele development for crop improvement,these methodologies may also pave the way for their application to the evolution of other agronomically important genes.
基金the financial supports from National Key R&D Program for Young Scientists of China(Grant No.2022YFC3080900)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374181)+1 种基金BIT Research and Innovation Promoting Project(Grant No.2024YCXZ017)supported by Science and Technology Innovation Program of Beijing institute of technology under Grant No.2022CX01025。
文摘In this study,an inverse design framework was established to find lightweight honeycomb structures(HCSs)with high impact resistance.The hybrid HCS,composed of re-entrant(RE)and elliptical annular re-entrant(EARE)honeycomb cells,was created by constructing arrangement matrices to achieve structural lightweight.The machine learning(ML)framework consisted of a neural network(NN)forward regression model for predicting impact resistance and a multi-objective optimization algorithm for generating high-performance designs.The surrogate of the local design space was initially realized by establishing the NN in the small sample dataset,and the active learning strategy was used to continuously extended the local optimal design until the model converged in the global space.The results indicated that the active learning strategy significantly improved the inference capability of the NN model in unknown design domains.By guiding the iteration direction of the optimization algorithm,lightweight designs with high impact resistance were identified.The energy absorption capacity of the optimal design reached 94.98%of the EARE honeycomb,while the initial peak stress and mass decreased by 28.85%and 19.91%,respectively.Furthermore,Shapley Additive Explanations(SHAP)for global explanation of the NN indicated a strong correlation between the arrangement mode of HCS and its impact resistance.By reducing the stiffness of the cells at the top boundary of the structure,the initial impact damage sustained by the structure can be significantly improved.Overall,this study proposed a general lightweight design method for array structures under impact loads,which is beneficial for the widespread application of honeycomb-based protective structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.82174074)。
文摘This study investigates the properties of high-purity starches extracted from Polygonum multiflorum(PMS)and Smilax glabra(SGS).The starches were characterized by scanning electron microscopy,Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction,high-performance anion-exchange chromatography,and differential scanning calorimetry.Significant differences were observed in their morphological,physicochemical,and functional properties.PMS had a smaller particle size(13.68 μm),irregular polygonal shape,A-type,lower water absorption(62.67 %),and higher oil absorption(51.17 %).In contrast,SGS exhibited larger particles(31.75 μm),a nearly spherical shape,B-type,higher crystallinity(50.66 %),and greater amylose content(21.54 %),with superior thermal stability,shear resistance,and gelatinization enthalpy.SGS also contained higher resistant starch(83.28 %) and longer average chain length(20.58 %),but showed lower solubility,swelling power,light transmittance,and freeze-thaw stability.The physicochemical properties differences in crystal pattern and particle morphology between PMS and SGS lead to distinct behaviors during in vitro digestion and fermentation.These findings highlight the potential of medicinal plant starches in functional ingredients and industrial processes.
基金supported by the Ministry of Health National Medical Research Council (to JL)the National University of Singapore (to JJEC)
文摘Schizophrenia is a complex psychiatric disorder marked by positive and negative symptoms,leading to mood disturbances,cognitive impairments,and social withdrawal.While anti-psychotic medications remain the cornerstone of treatment,they often fail to fully address certain symptoms.Additionally,treatment-resistant schizophrenia,affecting 30%-40%of patients,remains a substantial clinical challenge.Positive,negative symptoms and cognitive impairments have been linked to disruptions in the glutamatergic,serotonin,GABAergic,and muscarinic pathways in the brain.Recent advances using genome-wide association study and other approaches have uncovered a significant number of new schizophrenia risk genes that uncovered new,and reinforced prior,concepts on the genetic and neurological underpinnings of schizophrenia,including abnormalities in synaptic function,immune processes,and lipid metabolism.Concurrently,new therapeutics targeting different modalities,which are expected to address some of the limitations of anti-psychotic drugs currently being offered to patients,are currently being evaluated.Collectively,these efforts provide new momentum for the next phase of schizophrenia research and treatment.
基金Supported by Funding from the Henan Provincial Scientific and Technological Breakthrough Project(No.242102111113).
文摘Fusarium crown rot(FCR),predominantly caused by Fusarium pseudograminearum,has been listed as a Category Ⅱ disease in six provinces of China,posing a significant threat to wheat production.The phenylpyrrole fungicide fludioxonil is a key agent for FCR control.Previous studies indicated that resistance to fludioxonil in F.pseudograminearum is primarily associated with altered expression levels of the FpOS1 gene,which encodes a hybrid histidine kinase.However,the roles of mutations in other FpOS genes and the molecular interactions between FpOS proteins and fludioxonil remain elusive.To address these gaps,we generated 16 fludioxonil-resistant mutants with heritable resistance traits by in vitro selection of four sensitive F.pseudograminearum isolates.These mutants exhibited high resistance levels,with resistance factors(RF)ranging from 633.73 to 8617.07.Compared to their parental isolates,the resistant mutants showed significantly reduced mycelial growth rate,sporulation capacity,and pathogenicity.They were also more sensitive to ionic,osmotic,and oxidative stresses and displayed compromised cell wall and membrane integrity.Fludioxonil demonstrated no cross-resistance with tebuconazole or pydiflumetofen;however,it exhibited weak positive crossresistance to pyraclostrobin and moderate positive cross-resistance to iprodione.Fludioxonil treatment significantly promoted glycerol synthesis and inhibited deoxynivalenol(DON)production in parental isolates,whereas these regulatory effects were markedly attenuated in the resistant mutants.Mutation analysis identified mutation sites in FpOS1,FpOS4,and FpOS5 genes,with a lower mutation frequency in FpOS1 and no mutations detected in FpOS2.Molecular docking indicated that amino acid substitutions in FpOS4 and FpOS5 significantly reduced the binding affinity of fludioxonil to these target proteins.In conclusion,F.pseudograminearum poses a moderate risk of resistance to fludioxonil.Point mutations in FpOS4 and FpOS5 genes emerge as key molecular drivers of resistance,likely by diminishing the binding affinity between the fungicide and its proteins.This study clarifies the molecular basis of fludioxonil resistance in F.pseudograminearum and provides a scientific rationale for the judicious use of this fungicide in managing FCR.
文摘Silica aerogel has broad applications in the field of high-temperature thermal insulation due to its low density,low thermal conductivity and high stability.However,its thermal insulation performance deteriorates significantly at elevated temperatures exceeding 600℃,primarily due to the collapse of pore structure.Meanwhile,the shielding capacity of SiO_(2) aerogel to the infrared radiation at high temperature is rather low due to the intrinsic properties of SiO_(2).Herein,a strategy for improving the high-temperature stability and infrared shielding properties of SiO_(2) aerogel via Ca doping was explored.Calcium-doped silica aerogel(CSA)powders were prepared by Sol-Gel,hydrothermal,and ambient pressure drying(APD)techniques using water glass and anhydrous calcium chloride as precursors and trimethylchlorosilane as a hydrophobic modifier.The effects of Ca/Si molar ratio in the precursor and hydrothermal conditions(temperature and pH)on the crystalline properties,microscopic morphology and pore structure of CSAs were investigated.The results show that the Ca/Si molar ratio and hydrothermal treatment have significant effects on the microstructure and heat resistance of CSAs in the temperature range of 400-1000℃.The samples sintered at 1000℃have a high specific surface area of 100.1 m^(2)/g and a pore volume of 0.8705 cm^(3)/g,indicating that the CSA has good heat resistance.One-side insulation tests at temperatures up to 600℃show that the sample with a Ca/Si molar ratio of 1.0 has the best insulation performance,with a cold surface temperature of 450℃,which is 27℃lower than that of the pure silica aerogel.
文摘It is crucial to develop arsenic removal adsorbents with strong sulfur resistance under middle-low-temperature flue gas conditions(<400℃).In this work,five Fe-Ce-La oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method,and FeCeLaO/SiO_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3) composite adsorbents were prepared by coupling fly ash-based Si-Al carriers.The active components Fe-Ce-La oxides and Si-Al carriers were characterized by TPD,TG,XRF,BET and XPS,respectively.The effects of temperature,Si/Al ratio and FeCeLaO loading rate on the sulfur resistance were investigated.Results show that the SO_(2) promotes the arsenic removal of Fe_(2)O_(3),CeLaO and FeCeLaO.At 400℃,the arsenic removal efficiencies of the three oxides increase from 45.3%,72.5% and 81.3% without SO_(2) to 62.6%,80.5%and 91.0%,respectively.The SO_(2) inhibits the arsenic removal of La_(2)O_(2)CO_(3) and FeLaO,and the inhibition effect is pronounced at high temperatures.The sulfur poisoning resistance of Si-Al carriers increases with the increase of Si/Al ratio.When the Si/Al ratio is increased to 9.74,the arsenic removal efficiency in the SO_(2) environment is 13.9% higher than that in the absence of SO_(2).Introducing FeCeLaO active components is beneficial for enhancing the SO_(2) poisoning resistance of Si-Al carriers.The strong sulfur resistance of the FeCeLaO/SiO_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3) composite adsorbent results from multiple factors:protective effects of Ce on Fe,La and Al;sulfation-induced generation of Ce^(3+)and surface-adsorbed oxygen;and strong surface acidity of SiO_(2).
文摘The present work provides a facile and efficient method for producing ultrafine copper powders.Ultrafine copper powders were synthesized through a solvothermal method,utilizing ethanol both as a solvent and a reducing agent.Specifically,by exploiting the weak reducing property of ethanol,the copper precursor is first converted to copper oxide and then further reduced to cuprous oxide and pure copper.Such a method can effectively control the morphology and particle size of the copper powder,reduce particle aggregation,and enhance oxidation resistance.It is cost-effective and produces fewer toxic by-products.Spherical copper particles with an average particle size of about 180 nm were obtained.The initial oxidation temperature is approximately 150℃,and the resulting copper powders can be stored stably under ambient conditions for at least 5 months,demonstrating excellent oxidation resistance and thermal stability.
基金Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Major Special Program(24ZDWA008)Fourth Batch of Top Leading Talents Fund Projects in Gansu Province(ZZ2023G50100013)。
文摘In this study,FeCr_(x)MnAlCu(x=0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0)high-entropy alloys were fabricated using vacuum arc melting,and the corrosion behavior of these alloys in 3.5wt%NaCl solution at room temperature was investigated by electrochemical dynamic potential polarization curves and immersion experiments.The microstructure results show that the high-entropy alloy with x=0 has a body-centered cubic phase structure,whereas the high-entropy alloys with x=0.5–2.0 have a mixed face-centered cubic+body-centered cubic dual-phase structure.The corrosion results show that the corrosion resistance of the high-entropy alloy is increased with the increase in Cr content.Among them,the high-entropy alloy with x=2.0 exhibits the optimal corrosion resistance:the highest self-corrosion potential(E_(corr)=−0.354 V vs.Ag/AgCl),the smallest self-corrosion current density(I_(corr)=1.991×10^(−6)A·cm^(−2)),and the smallest corrosion rate(0.0292 mm/a).The composite passivation film of oxides and hydroxides is formed on the surface of the corroded high-entropy alloys,and the Cr_(2)O_(3)content is increased with the increase in Cr content,which effectively improves the stability and protective properties of the passivation film.
文摘Platinum group metals have high melting points,strong corrosion resistance,stable chemical properties,and low oxygen permeability in high-temperature oxygen-containing environments.As thermal protective coating materials,they have gained essential applications in the aerospace field and have excellent prospects for application in frontier military fields,such as protecting hot-end components of hypersonic aircraft.This research reviewed the latest research progress of platinum group metal coatings with hightemperature oxidation resistance,including coating preparation techniques,oxidation failure,and alloying modification.The leading preparation techniques of current platinum group metal coatings were discussed,as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various existing preparation techniques.Besides,the intrinsic properties,failure forms,and failure mechanisms of coatings of single platinum group metal in high-temperature oxygen-containing environments were analyzed.On this basis,the necessity,main methods,and main achievements of alloying modification of platinum group metals were summarized.Finally,the future development of platinum group coatings with high-temperature oxidation resistance was discussed and prospected.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(11875039)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2023-033)+2 种基金Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021221071)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgical Innovation Foundation(2022)2023 Anhui Major Industrial Innovation Plan Project。
文摘The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF)argon plasma,and the temperatures were measured using a DPV-2000 monitor.A model combining the electromagnetism,thermal flow,and heat transfer characteristics of powder during in-flight heating in argon plasma was proposed.The melting processes of CeO_(2)powders of different diameters,with and without thermal resistance effect,were investigated.Results show that the heating process of CeO_(2)powder particles consists of three main stages,one of which is relevant to a dimensionless parameter known as the Biot number.When the Biot value≥0.1,thermal resistance increases significantly,especially for the larger powders.The predicted temperature of the particles at the outlet(1800–2880 K)is in good agreement with the experimental result.
文摘Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)was identified as the most prevalent form of diabetes.This study employed an integrated strategy combining network pharmacology,metabolomics,and experimental validation to elucidate the therapeutic mechanisms of red mulberry water extract(RMW)in T2DM.Systematic analysis identified six bioactive constituents,with four key components(cyanidin,quercetin,morin,andβ-carotene)demonstrating significant interactions with diabetes-related targets.Network pharmacology revealed these compounds modulate critical pathways including AMPK(P=2.3×10^(−5)),PI3K-Akt(P=1.8×10^(−4)),and PPAR signaling(P=3.1×10^(−3)).In diabetic mice,treatment significantly improved glycemic control(32.5%reduction in fasting glucose,P<0.01),lipid profiles(36.7%lower TG,P<0.05),antioxidant activity(2.1-fold increased SOD,P<0.05),and inflammation(42%reduced TNF-α,P<0.05).Metabolomic analysis further confirmed alterations in catecholamine and lipid metabolism pathways.These findings collectively demonstrate mulberry's multi-target therapeutic potential through synergistic regulation of glucose metabolism,lipid homeostasis,oxidative stress,and inflammatory responses in diabetes.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52303082)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2023AFB375)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities of China(No.2022CDJQY-004)。
文摘Development of lightweight and strong structural material using fast-growing poplar wood is promising for green and sustainable engineering.Herein,the overall performances of fast-growing natural poplar wood(NPW)are significantly enhanced via delignification,in situ growth of SiO_(2)followed by densification.The SiO_(2)/compresseddelignified-wood(SiO_(2)/CDW)nanocomposite obtained exhibits outstanding mechanical properties including a bending strength of 395.6 MPa,a tensile strength of 253.4 MPa,and a toughness of 7.1 MJ/m^(3),which is improved by 1548%,240%and 590%,respectively compared with NPW.In addition,the ignition time and burning time of SiO_(2)/CDW nanocomposite are prolonged by 700%and 112%compared to those of NPW.Moreover,the specific wear rate of SiO_(2)/CDW is 18×10^(-6)mm^(3)/Nm,which is 72.6%lower than that of NPW.Moreover,the spring-back ratios of SiO_(2)/CDW in 95%and in water are 45.2%and 66.7%,which are lower than those of CDW(64.6%and 92.4%).The SiO_(2)/CDW nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical,flame/water retardant and wear performances are promising to meet the needs of modern engineering as green and sustainable materials.
