To assess the genetic diversity between randomly and selectively bred populations,we sequenced 438 bp of the mitochondrial DNA control region from 102 pigs.These samples represented four native pig breeds,one nucleus ...To assess the genetic diversity between randomly and selectively bred populations,we sequenced 438 bp of the mitochondrial DNA control region from 102 pigs.These samples represented four native pig breeds,one nucleus and one conservation herd from Yunnan,China.Twenty haplotypes with sixteen polymorphic sites were identified.The number of haplotypes in the nucleus herd of Saba pig and the conservation herd of Banna miniature pig were restricted to three and one,respectively,while the randomly bred pig populations exhibited over six haplotypes.Notably,haplotype diversity in randomly bred populations was significantly greater than the selectively bred populations(h=0.732 vs.0.425 and 0,exact test,P≤0.0036).These findings demonstrate that selective breeding generated low genetic diversity compared to randomly bred pig breeds.A timely intervention and well programmed breeding approach would stop further genetic diversity reduction in the nucleus and conservation herds of native pig breeds.Otherwise,selective breeding would dramatically reduce genetic diversity in only several years,indicating that sharp contradictions exist between breeding,conservation and genetic diversity.Genetic relationships are discussed based on net genetic distances among pig populations.展开更多
Human serum albumin(HSA) is widely utilized for medical purposes and biochemical research.Transgenic rice has proved to be an attractive bioreactor for mass production of recombinant HSA(rHSA).However,transgene spread...Human serum albumin(HSA) is widely utilized for medical purposes and biochemical research.Transgenic rice has proved to be an attractive bioreactor for mass production of recombinant HSA(rHSA).However,transgene spread is a major environmental and food safety concern for transgenic rice expressing proteins of medical value.This study aimed to develop a selectively terminable transgenic rice line expressing HSA in rice seeds,and a simple process for recovery and purification of rHSA for economical manufacture.An HSA expression cassette was inserted into a T-DNA vector encoding an RNA interference(RNAi) cassette suppressing the CYP81A6 gene.This gene detoxifies the herbicide bentazon and is linked to the 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase(EPSPS) cassette which confers glyphosate tolerance.ANX Sepharose Fast Flow(ANX FF) anion exchange chromatography coupled with Butyl Sepharose High Performance(Butyl HP) hydrophobic interaction chromatography was used to purify rHSA.A transgenic rice line,HSA-84,was obtained with stable expression of rHSA of up to 0.72% of the total dry weight of the dehusked rice seeds.This line also demonstrated high sensitivity to bentazon,and thus could be killed selectively by a spray of bentazon.A two-step chromatography purification scheme was established to purify the rHSA from rice seeds to a purity of 99% with a recovery of 62.4%.Results from mass spectrometry and N-terminus sequencing suggested that the purified rHSA was identical to natural plasma-derived HSA.This study provides an alternative strategy for large-scale production of HSA with a built-in transgene safety control mechanism.展开更多
Copolymerization of chitosan selectively grafted by polyethylene glycol was prepared. Chitosan was selectively grafted by monomethoxy polyethylene glycol(mPEG-OH), which contained a hydroxyl group combining with hex...Copolymerization of chitosan selectively grafted by polyethylene glycol was prepared. Chitosan was selectively grafted by monomethoxy polyethylene glycol(mPEG-OH), which contained a hydroxyl group combining with hexamethylene diisocyanate(HDI) to form a novel macromonomer namely monomethoxy polyethylene glycol isocyanate(mPEG-NCO) containing a isocyanate group with higher chemical activity in ethyl glyoxalate solution absolutely without water. The selective grafted copolymerization of Chitosan with mPEG-NCO was conducted under heterogeneous conditions as suspension in dimethylformamide. The hydrophilic copolymers of chitosan were prepared by condensation reaction of isocyanate group on mPEG- NCO with hydroxy groups on chitosan chains because amino groups on chitosan chains were protected by complexion formation with copper ions. The effect of reaction condition on the grafting extents was discussed. Swelling properties of mPEG-g-CS were researched. The graft copolymer mPEG-g-CS was characterized by the infrared spectra. The experimental result showed that the copper ions were very effective to protect amino groups from condensation reaction. The swelling degree in water increases with adding of grafting ratio. The maximum swelling degree was up to above 132% when the grafting ratio was about 270%. The graft copolymer can be soluble partially in pure water.展开更多
Hydrothermal fabrication of selectively doped(Ag++ Pd3+) advanced ZnO nanomaterial has been carried out under mild pressure temperature conditions(autogeneous; 150°C).Gluconic acid has been used as a surfa...Hydrothermal fabrication of selectively doped(Ag++ Pd3+) advanced ZnO nanomaterial has been carried out under mild pressure temperature conditions(autogeneous; 150°C).Gluconic acid has been used as a surface modifier to effectively control the particle size and morphology of these ZnO nanoparticles. The experimental parameters were tuned to achieve optimum conditions for the synthesis of selectively doped ZnO nanomaterials with an experimental duration of 4 hr. These selectively doped ZnO nanoparticles were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), UV–Vis spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The solar driven photocatalytic studies have been carried out for organic dyes, i.e., Procion MX-5B dye,Cibacron Brilliant Yellow dye, Indigo Carmine dye, separately and all three mixed, by using gluconic acid modified selectively doped advanced ZnO nanomaterial. The influence of catalyst, its concentration and initial dye concentration resulted in the photocatalytic efficiency of 89% under daylight.展开更多
Lignin is one of the most important biomass resources. With the increasing consumption of petroleum resource, lignin transformation is of strategic significance and has attracted widely interest. As lignin is a random...Lignin is one of the most important biomass resources. With the increasing consumption of petroleum resource, lignin transformation is of strategic significance and has attracted widely interest. As lignin is a random construction of aromatic monomers, the degradation products are usually very complex, which limits the scaling application of lignin as feedstock for valuable chemicals. Thus, it is desperately desired to develop highly selective approach to lignin conversion. This review first gives a brief introduction to the structure of lignin, and then summarized the methods for selective transformation of lignin into phenols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, alkanes and arenes. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of lignin selective transformation are discussed.展开更多
The rapid recombination of photoinduced electron-hole pairs as well as the deficiency of high-energy carriers restricted the redox ability and products selectivity.Herein,the heterojunction of SnS_(2)-deco rated three...The rapid recombination of photoinduced electron-hole pairs as well as the deficiency of high-energy carriers restricted the redox ability and products selectivity.Herein,the heterojunction of SnS_(2)-deco rated three-dimensional ordered macropores(3DOM)-SrTiO_(3) catalysts were in-situ constructed to provide transmit channel for high-energy electron transmission.The suitable band edges of SnS_(2) and SrTiO_(3) contribute to the Z-scheme transfer of photogenerated carrier.The 3DOM structure of SrTiO_(3)-based catalyst possesses the slow light effect for enhancing light adsorption efficiency,and the surface alkalis strontium is benefit to the boosting adsorption for CO_(2).The in-situ introduced SnS_(2) decorated on the macroporous wall surface of 3DOM-SrTiO_(3) altered the primary product from CO to CH4.The Z-scheme electron transfer from SnS_(2) combining with the holes in SrTiO_(3) occurred under full spectrum photoexcitation,which improved the excitation and utilization of photogene rated electrons for C02 multi-electrons reduction.As a result,(SnS_(2))3/3 DOM-SrTiO_(3) catalyst exhibits higher activity for photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction to CH4 compared with single SnS_(2) or 3 DOM-SrTiO_(3),i.e.,its yield and selectivity of CH4 are 12.5μmol g^(-1) h^(-1) and 74.9%,re spectively.The present work proposed the theoretical foundation of Z-scheme heterojunction construction for enhancing photocatalytic activity and selectivity for CO_(2) conversion.展开更多
Experimental results here can give some new insights into the mechanism of selective recovery of scandium and sodium from high alkali Bayer red mud(RM) through sulfation-roasting-leaching process. Effects of roastin...Experimental results here can give some new insights into the mechanism of selective recovery of scandium and sodium from high alkali Bayer red mud(RM) through sulfation-roasting-leaching process. Effects of roasting and leaching conditions including roasting time, roasting temperature, concentrated H_2SO_4 addition, leaching temperature, leaching time and liquid to RM solid ratio on the leaching rates of calcium, iron, aluminum, silicon, sodium, titanium, scandium and gallium were studied and analyzed, suggesting that roasting temperature and roasting time were the two primary constraints on selective recovery of Sc and Na. High leaching temperature also brought a negative effect on the iron leaching rate. Phase transitions and thermal behaviors of sulfated RM indicated that sodium had an inhibitory action on the liberation of SO_2 or SO_3 from metal sulfates, which should follow the decomposition order of TiOSO_4〉Ga_2(SO_4)_3〉Fe_2(SO_4)_3〉NaFe(SO_4)_2〉NaAl(SO_4)_2~Al_2(SO_4)_3〉Na_3Sc(SO_4)_3〉Na_2SO_4〉CaSO_4. After water leaching, solid-liquid separation could be carried out extremely smoothly and 〉95 wt.% Na+, ~60 wt.% Sc in [Sc(H_2O)_x(SO_4)_n]^(3–2n)(x≤6) with impurities of 0 wt.% Fe^(3+), 0 wt.% Ti4+, 0 wt.% Ga^(3+), 7 wt.% Al^(3+), ~29 wt.% Ca^(2+) and ~3 wt.% Si^(4+) could be leached into leachant under the optimized roasting and leaching conditions. The alkali-free residue obtained could then be employed as iron-making or building materials.展开更多
Achieving selectivity in cell penetrating peptide(CPP)design is crucial to mitigate systemic toxicity and enable precise targeting based on distinct cellular phenotypes.Herein,we designed an amphiphilic peptide,L17Yp,...Achieving selectivity in cell penetrating peptide(CPP)design is crucial to mitigate systemic toxicity and enable precise targeting based on distinct cellular phenotypes.Herein,we designed an amphiphilic peptide,L17Yp,by incorporating phosphorylated tyrosine into natural occurring M-lycotoxin peptide,known for its potent membrane-lytic activity.This strategic modification induced a conformational shift,as confirmed by circular dichroism spectroscopy,transitioning it from its bioactiveα-helix conformation to an inactive random coli configuration,effectively shielding its membrane-penetrating capacity.Upon exposure to alkaline phosphatase,L17Yp undergoes enzymatic dephosphorylation,prompting a conformational shift that restores its membrane-transduction capabilities.This unique property hold promises for selective drug delivery.This work introduces an enzymatic approach for targeted perturbation of the cell membrane,offering promising prospects for precise drug delivery applications.展开更多
Lithium recovery from end-of-life Li-ion batteries(LIBs)through pyro-and hydrometallurgical recycling processes involves several refining stages,with high consumption of reagents and energy.A competitive technological...Lithium recovery from end-of-life Li-ion batteries(LIBs)through pyro-and hydrometallurgical recycling processes involves several refining stages,with high consumption of reagents and energy.A competitive technological alternative is the electrochemical oxidation of the cathode materials,whereby lithium can be deintercalated and transferred to an electrolyte solution without the aid of chemical extracting compounds.This article investigates the potential to selectively recover Li from LIB cathode materials by direct electrochemical extraction in aqueous solutions.The process allowed to recovering up to 98%of Li from high-purity commercial cathode materials(LiMn_(2)O_(4),LiCoO_(2),and Li Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Co_(1/3)O_(2))with a faradaic efficiency of 98%and negligible co-extraction of Co,Ni,and Mn.The process was then applied to recover Li from the real waste LIBs black mass obtained by the physical treatment of electric vehicle battery packs.This black mass contained graphite,conductive carbon,and metal impurities from current collectors and steel cases,which significantly influenced the evolution and performances of Li electrochemical extraction.Particularly,due to concomitant oxidation of impurities,lithium extraction yields and faradaic efficiencies were lower than those obtained with high-purity cathode materials.Copper oxidation was found to occur within the voltage range investigated,but it could not quantitatively explain the reduced Li extraction performances.In fact,a detailed investigation revealed that above 1.3 V vs.Ag/Ag Cl,conductive carbon can be oxidized,contributing to the decreased Li extraction.Based on the reported experimental results,guidelines were provided that quantitatively enable the extraction of Li from the black mass,while preventing the simultaneous oxidation of impurities and,consequently,reducing the energy consumption of the proposed Li recovery method.展开更多
In this study,CuO nanoparticles are pre-modified with styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers(SMAs)of different molecular weights and MAH contents.Then the pre-modified CuO nanoparticles(CuO-SMAs)are added to the PA6/SEBS...In this study,CuO nanoparticles are pre-modified with styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers(SMAs)of different molecular weights and MAH contents.Then the pre-modified CuO nanoparticles(CuO-SMAs)are added to the PA6/SEBS(Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene copolymer)(40/60 wt/wt)polymer blends with a co-continuous morphology.When SMA3(MAH=8 wt%,M_(n)=250000 g/mol)is used to modify CuO nanoparticles,and the grafting degree of SMA3 on the surface of CuO reaches 2.74 wt%,90.71%of the added mCuO-SMA3 nanoparticles can be located at the interface of PA6 and SEBS.A porous PA6 membrane with CuO nanoparticles located at the pore walls can be obtained after the SEBS phase is etched with xylene.The catalytic reaction velocity constant(k)for the reduction of p-nitrophenol in NaBH_(4)solutions with the PA6/mCuO-SMA3 porous membrane can reach 1.0040 min^(-1).This work provides a feasible and straightforward method for the preparation of porous polymer membranes with functional nanoparticles located at the wall of the pores.展开更多
In this article,the unit of total distance in Fig.2B was misused.In fact,the unit of total distance exported by the system was"pixels".After correction,the data in Fig.2B were not changed.The Fig.2B should h...In this article,the unit of total distance in Fig.2B was misused.In fact,the unit of total distance exported by the system was"pixels".After correction,the data in Fig.2B were not changed.The Fig.2B should have appeared as shown below.展开更多
Cu electrocatalysts have been demonstrated to have unique ability to reduce CO_(2)to various high value-added C_(2) products like ethylene and alcohols.However,realizing high selectivity of C_(2) products are still a ...Cu electrocatalysts have been demonstrated to have unique ability to reduce CO_(2)to various high value-added C_(2) products like ethylene and alcohols.However,realizing high selectivity of C_(2) products are still a main challenge due to complex CO_(2)electroreduction pathways and small opportunity of Csingle bondC coupling reactions.Here,we found the origin of enhanced CO_(2)electroreduction reaction activity and product selectivity towards C_(2) products and Csingle bondC coupling mechanism at halogen atoms-adsorbed Cu/H_(2)O interfaces,the corresponding CO_(2)electroreduction evolution mechanisms at the halogen atoms-modified Cu/H_(2)O interfaces are systematically studied via theoretical modeling and calculations.The calculated results indicate that halide anions modifications are beneficial to CO dimerization into OCCO dimer,especially Cl^(-)-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface has the optimum activity and selectivity towards OCCO dimer,subsequent Cl-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface can selectively reduce CO_(2)into C_(2)H_(4) product.The function relationship between adsorption free energy of Cl atom and electrode potential explain why the adsorption of Cl^(-)can enhance selectivity of C_(2)H_(4) product.The determinations of onset potentials indicate that electroreduction pathways of CO_(2)towards C_(2)H_(4) product are facile to take place and further explain the origin of the significantly enhanced CO production activity and C_(2)H_(4) product selectivity.This work on selective realization of CO_(2)electroreduction towards C_(2)H_(4) product via Cl^(-)-modified Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface provide a theoretical guideline for how to selectively realize other high value-added C_(2) products.展开更多
With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and National Basic Research Program of China,the research team led by Prof.Li Yingxian(李英贤)at the State Key Laboratory of Space Medicine Fundamen...With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and National Basic Research Program of China,the research team led by Prof.Li Yingxian(李英贤)at the State Key Laboratory of Space Medicine Fundamentals and Application,China Astronaut Research and Training Center,discovered that osteoclast-derived microRNA-containing exosomes selectively inhibited osteoblast activity,which was pub-展开更多
In this paper,we establish and study a single-species logistic model with impulsive age-selective harvesting.First,we prove the ultimate boundedness of the solutions of the system.Then,we obtain conditions for the asy...In this paper,we establish and study a single-species logistic model with impulsive age-selective harvesting.First,we prove the ultimate boundedness of the solutions of the system.Then,we obtain conditions for the asymptotic stability of the trivial solution and the positive periodic solution.Finally,numerical simulations are presented to validate our results.Our results show that age-selective harvesting is more conducive to sustainable population survival than non-age-selective harvesting.展开更多
Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties,including high saturation magnetic induction,low coercivity,and high permeability.In certain applicati...Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties,including high saturation magnetic induction,low coercivity,and high permeability.In certain applications,complex-shaped components are increasingly required for performance enhancement.Additive manufacturing technique,particularly selective laser melting(SLM),has emerged as an effective method for fabricating such complex-shaped soft magnetic components.SLM,a laserbased additive manufacturing technique,employs high-power-density lasers to melt and fuse metal powders within a powder bed selectively.This approach enables rapid prototyping,precise geometrical control,and the integration of multi-material designs.This review highlights recent advancements in the application of SLM technique for the production of soft magnetic alloys,focusing on Fe-Si,Fe-Ni,Fe-Co,and amorphous alloy systems.Moreover,it explores the implementation of SLM in manufacturing processes and evaluates both the opportunities and challenges associated with SLM-based production of soft magnetic alloys.展开更多
To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the...To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10^(-3) s^(-1),both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along the<0001>direction.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.展开更多
Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The a...Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.展开更多
The Financial Technology(FinTech)sector has witnessed rapid growth,resulting in increasingly complex and high-volume digital transactions.Although this expansion improves efficiency and accessibility,it also introduce...The Financial Technology(FinTech)sector has witnessed rapid growth,resulting in increasingly complex and high-volume digital transactions.Although this expansion improves efficiency and accessibility,it also introduces significant vulnerabilities,including fraud,money laundering,and market manipulation.Traditional anomaly detection techniques often fail to capture the relational and dynamic characteristics of financial data.Graph Neural Networks(GNNs),capable of modeling intricate interdependencies among entities,have emerged as a powerful framework for detecting subtle and sophisticated anomalies.However,the high-dimensionality and inherent noise of FinTech datasets demand robust feature selection strategies to improve model scalability,performance,and interpretability.This paper presents a comprehensive survey of GNN-based approaches for anomaly detection in FinTech,with an emphasis on the synergistic role of feature selection.We examine the theoretical foundations of GNNs,review state-of-the-art feature selection techniques,analyze their integration with GNNs,and categorize prevalent anomaly types in FinTech applications.In addition,we discuss practical implementation challenges,highlight representative case studies,and propose future research directions to advance the field of graph-based anomaly detection in financial systems.展开更多
By means the in situ halogenation of the vinyl C-H bond in o-hydroxyphenyl enaminones,the step efficient synthesis of 3-diphenylphosphinyl chromones has been realized through the challenging construction of C-P(Ⅲ) bo...By means the in situ halogenation of the vinyl C-H bond in o-hydroxyphenyl enaminones,the step efficient synthesis of 3-diphenylphosphinyl chromones has been realized through the challenging construction of C-P(Ⅲ) bond by using diphenyl phosphine as reaction partner.In addition,the tunable synthesis of 2-phosphoryl chromanones has been achieved via hydrophosphorylation by simply modifying reaction conditions without using metal reagent.展开更多
With the increasing complexity of vehicular networks and the proliferation of connected vehicles,Federated Learning(FL)has emerged as a critical framework for decentralized model training while preserving data privacy...With the increasing complexity of vehicular networks and the proliferation of connected vehicles,Federated Learning(FL)has emerged as a critical framework for decentralized model training while preserving data privacy.However,efficient client selection and adaptive weight allocation in heterogeneous and non-IID environments remain challenging.To address these issues,we propose Federated Learning with Client Selection and Adaptive Weighting(FedCW),a novel algorithm that leverages adaptive client selection and dynamic weight allocation for optimizing model convergence in real-time vehicular networks.FedCW selects clients based on their Euclidean distance from the global model and dynamically adjusts aggregation weights to optimize both data diversity and model convergence.Experimental results show that FedCW significantly outperforms existing FL algorithms such as FedAvg,FedProx,and SCAFFOLD,particularly in non-IID settings,achieving faster convergence,higher accuracy,and reduced communication overhead.These findings demonstrate that FedCW provides an effective solution for enhancing the performance of FL in heterogeneous,edge-based computing environments.展开更多
基金supported by research grants of the National Basic Research Program of China (2007CB815700 2006CB102100)Bureau of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province, and Natural Science Foundation of China (30621092)
文摘To assess the genetic diversity between randomly and selectively bred populations,we sequenced 438 bp of the mitochondrial DNA control region from 102 pigs.These samples represented four native pig breeds,one nucleus and one conservation herd from Yunnan,China.Twenty haplotypes with sixteen polymorphic sites were identified.The number of haplotypes in the nucleus herd of Saba pig and the conservation herd of Banna miniature pig were restricted to three and one,respectively,while the randomly bred pig populations exhibited over six haplotypes.Notably,haplotype diversity in randomly bred populations was significantly greater than the selectively bred populations(h=0.732 vs.0.425 and 0,exact test,P≤0.0036).These findings demonstrate that selective breeding generated low genetic diversity compared to randomly bred pig breeds.A timely intervention and well programmed breeding approach would stop further genetic diversity reduction in the nucleus and conservation herds of native pig breeds.Otherwise,selective breeding would dramatically reduce genetic diversity in only several years,indicating that sharp contradictions exist between breeding,conservation and genetic diversity.Genetic relationships are discussed based on net genetic distances among pig populations.
基金Project(No.2011ZX08010-003)supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of China
文摘Human serum albumin(HSA) is widely utilized for medical purposes and biochemical research.Transgenic rice has proved to be an attractive bioreactor for mass production of recombinant HSA(rHSA).However,transgene spread is a major environmental and food safety concern for transgenic rice expressing proteins of medical value.This study aimed to develop a selectively terminable transgenic rice line expressing HSA in rice seeds,and a simple process for recovery and purification of rHSA for economical manufacture.An HSA expression cassette was inserted into a T-DNA vector encoding an RNA interference(RNAi) cassette suppressing the CYP81A6 gene.This gene detoxifies the herbicide bentazon and is linked to the 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase(EPSPS) cassette which confers glyphosate tolerance.ANX Sepharose Fast Flow(ANX FF) anion exchange chromatography coupled with Butyl Sepharose High Performance(Butyl HP) hydrophobic interaction chromatography was used to purify rHSA.A transgenic rice line,HSA-84,was obtained with stable expression of rHSA of up to 0.72% of the total dry weight of the dehusked rice seeds.This line also demonstrated high sensitivity to bentazon,and thus could be killed selectively by a spray of bentazon.A two-step chromatography purification scheme was established to purify the rHSA from rice seeds to a purity of 99% with a recovery of 62.4%.Results from mass spectrometry and N-terminus sequencing suggested that the purified rHSA was identical to natural plasma-derived HSA.This study provides an alternative strategy for large-scale production of HSA with a built-in transgene safety control mechanism.
基金Funded by the Program of Beijing Municipal Commission of Education
文摘Copolymerization of chitosan selectively grafted by polyethylene glycol was prepared. Chitosan was selectively grafted by monomethoxy polyethylene glycol(mPEG-OH), which contained a hydroxyl group combining with hexamethylene diisocyanate(HDI) to form a novel macromonomer namely monomethoxy polyethylene glycol isocyanate(mPEG-NCO) containing a isocyanate group with higher chemical activity in ethyl glyoxalate solution absolutely without water. The selective grafted copolymerization of Chitosan with mPEG-NCO was conducted under heterogeneous conditions as suspension in dimethylformamide. The hydrophilic copolymers of chitosan were prepared by condensation reaction of isocyanate group on mPEG- NCO with hydroxy groups on chitosan chains because amino groups on chitosan chains were protected by complexion formation with copper ions. The effect of reaction condition on the grafting extents was discussed. Swelling properties of mPEG-g-CS were researched. The graft copolymer mPEG-g-CS was characterized by the infrared spectra. The experimental result showed that the copper ions were very effective to protect amino groups from condensation reaction. The swelling degree in water increases with adding of grafting ratio. The maximum swelling degree was up to above 132% when the grafting ratio was about 270%. The graft copolymer can be soluble partially in pure water.
基金supported by University Grant Commission under University with Potential for excellence Programme (UPE), University of Mysore
文摘Hydrothermal fabrication of selectively doped(Ag++ Pd3+) advanced ZnO nanomaterial has been carried out under mild pressure temperature conditions(autogeneous; 150°C).Gluconic acid has been used as a surface modifier to effectively control the particle size and morphology of these ZnO nanoparticles. The experimental parameters were tuned to achieve optimum conditions for the synthesis of selectively doped ZnO nanomaterials with an experimental duration of 4 hr. These selectively doped ZnO nanoparticles were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), UV–Vis spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The solar driven photocatalytic studies have been carried out for organic dyes, i.e., Procion MX-5B dye,Cibacron Brilliant Yellow dye, Indigo Carmine dye, separately and all three mixed, by using gluconic acid modified selectively doped advanced ZnO nanomaterial. The influence of catalyst, its concentration and initial dye concentration resulted in the photocatalytic efficiency of 89% under daylight.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21603235)National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2017YFA0403103)Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. QYZDY-SSW-SLH013)
文摘Lignin is one of the most important biomass resources. With the increasing consumption of petroleum resource, lignin transformation is of strategic significance and has attracted widely interest. As lignin is a random construction of aromatic monomers, the degradation products are usually very complex, which limits the scaling application of lignin as feedstock for valuable chemicals. Thus, it is desperately desired to develop highly selective approach to lignin conversion. This review first gives a brief introduction to the structure of lignin, and then summarized the methods for selective transformation of lignin into phenols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, alkanes and arenes. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of lignin selective transformation are discussed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21673142,21972166)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.2202045)+1 种基金Petro China Innovation Foundation(No.2018D-5007-0505)Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Nos.242017QNXZ02,2462018BJC005)。
文摘The rapid recombination of photoinduced electron-hole pairs as well as the deficiency of high-energy carriers restricted the redox ability and products selectivity.Herein,the heterojunction of SnS_(2)-deco rated three-dimensional ordered macropores(3DOM)-SrTiO_(3) catalysts were in-situ constructed to provide transmit channel for high-energy electron transmission.The suitable band edges of SnS_(2) and SrTiO_(3) contribute to the Z-scheme transfer of photogenerated carrier.The 3DOM structure of SrTiO_(3)-based catalyst possesses the slow light effect for enhancing light adsorption efficiency,and the surface alkalis strontium is benefit to the boosting adsorption for CO_(2).The in-situ introduced SnS_(2) decorated on the macroporous wall surface of 3DOM-SrTiO_(3) altered the primary product from CO to CH4.The Z-scheme electron transfer from SnS_(2) combining with the holes in SrTiO_(3) occurred under full spectrum photoexcitation,which improved the excitation and utilization of photogene rated electrons for C02 multi-electrons reduction.As a result,(SnS_(2))3/3 DOM-SrTiO_(3) catalyst exhibits higher activity for photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction to CH4 compared with single SnS_(2) or 3 DOM-SrTiO_(3),i.e.,its yield and selectivity of CH4 are 12.5μmol g^(-1) h^(-1) and 74.9%,re spectively.The present work proposed the theoretical foundation of Z-scheme heterojunction construction for enhancing photocatalytic activity and selectivity for CO_(2) conversion.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51234008,51274042,51474028)Beijing Technical Development Project(00012132)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2016M590046)
文摘Experimental results here can give some new insights into the mechanism of selective recovery of scandium and sodium from high alkali Bayer red mud(RM) through sulfation-roasting-leaching process. Effects of roasting and leaching conditions including roasting time, roasting temperature, concentrated H_2SO_4 addition, leaching temperature, leaching time and liquid to RM solid ratio on the leaching rates of calcium, iron, aluminum, silicon, sodium, titanium, scandium and gallium were studied and analyzed, suggesting that roasting temperature and roasting time were the two primary constraints on selective recovery of Sc and Na. High leaching temperature also brought a negative effect on the iron leaching rate. Phase transitions and thermal behaviors of sulfated RM indicated that sodium had an inhibitory action on the liberation of SO_2 or SO_3 from metal sulfates, which should follow the decomposition order of TiOSO_4〉Ga_2(SO_4)_3〉Fe_2(SO_4)_3〉NaFe(SO_4)_2〉NaAl(SO_4)_2~Al_2(SO_4)_3〉Na_3Sc(SO_4)_3〉Na_2SO_4〉CaSO_4. After water leaching, solid-liquid separation could be carried out extremely smoothly and 〉95 wt.% Na+, ~60 wt.% Sc in [Sc(H_2O)_x(SO_4)_n]^(3–2n)(x≤6) with impurities of 0 wt.% Fe^(3+), 0 wt.% Ti4+, 0 wt.% Ga^(3+), 7 wt.% Al^(3+), ~29 wt.% Ca^(2+) and ~3 wt.% Si^(4+) could be leached into leachant under the optimized roasting and leaching conditions. The alkali-free residue obtained could then be employed as iron-making or building materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21975068)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan(No.2022JJ10008)+1 种基金Science and Technology and Development Foundation of Shenzhen(No.JCYJ20210324122403010)Natural Science Foundation of Changsha(No.kq2202152)。
文摘Achieving selectivity in cell penetrating peptide(CPP)design is crucial to mitigate systemic toxicity and enable precise targeting based on distinct cellular phenotypes.Herein,we designed an amphiphilic peptide,L17Yp,by incorporating phosphorylated tyrosine into natural occurring M-lycotoxin peptide,known for its potent membrane-lytic activity.This strategic modification induced a conformational shift,as confirmed by circular dichroism spectroscopy,transitioning it from its bioactiveα-helix conformation to an inactive random coli configuration,effectively shielding its membrane-penetrating capacity.Upon exposure to alkaline phosphatase,L17Yp undergoes enzymatic dephosphorylation,prompting a conformational shift that restores its membrane-transduction capabilities.This unique property hold promises for selective drug delivery.This work introduces an enzymatic approach for targeted perturbation of the cell membrane,offering promising prospects for precise drug delivery applications.
基金the Horizon Europe Project“Batteries reuse and direct production of high performances cathodic and anodic materials and other raw materials from batteries recycling using low cost and environmentally friendly technologies” (RHINOCEROS project,grant no.101069685)。
文摘Lithium recovery from end-of-life Li-ion batteries(LIBs)through pyro-and hydrometallurgical recycling processes involves several refining stages,with high consumption of reagents and energy.A competitive technological alternative is the electrochemical oxidation of the cathode materials,whereby lithium can be deintercalated and transferred to an electrolyte solution without the aid of chemical extracting compounds.This article investigates the potential to selectively recover Li from LIB cathode materials by direct electrochemical extraction in aqueous solutions.The process allowed to recovering up to 98%of Li from high-purity commercial cathode materials(LiMn_(2)O_(4),LiCoO_(2),and Li Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Co_(1/3)O_(2))with a faradaic efficiency of 98%and negligible co-extraction of Co,Ni,and Mn.The process was then applied to recover Li from the real waste LIBs black mass obtained by the physical treatment of electric vehicle battery packs.This black mass contained graphite,conductive carbon,and metal impurities from current collectors and steel cases,which significantly influenced the evolution and performances of Li electrochemical extraction.Particularly,due to concomitant oxidation of impurities,lithium extraction yields and faradaic efficiencies were lower than those obtained with high-purity cathode materials.Copper oxidation was found to occur within the voltage range investigated,but it could not quantitatively explain the reduced Li extraction performances.In fact,a detailed investigation revealed that above 1.3 V vs.Ag/Ag Cl,conductive carbon can be oxidized,contributing to the decreased Li extraction.Based on the reported experimental results,guidelines were provided that quantitatively enable the extraction of Li from the black mass,while preventing the simultaneous oxidation of impurities and,consequently,reducing the energy consumption of the proposed Li recovery method.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51973052,51473047 and 52003077)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2019CFB396)for the support of this work.
文摘In this study,CuO nanoparticles are pre-modified with styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers(SMAs)of different molecular weights and MAH contents.Then the pre-modified CuO nanoparticles(CuO-SMAs)are added to the PA6/SEBS(Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene copolymer)(40/60 wt/wt)polymer blends with a co-continuous morphology.When SMA3(MAH=8 wt%,M_(n)=250000 g/mol)is used to modify CuO nanoparticles,and the grafting degree of SMA3 on the surface of CuO reaches 2.74 wt%,90.71%of the added mCuO-SMA3 nanoparticles can be located at the interface of PA6 and SEBS.A porous PA6 membrane with CuO nanoparticles located at the pore walls can be obtained after the SEBS phase is etched with xylene.The catalytic reaction velocity constant(k)for the reduction of p-nitrophenol in NaBH_(4)solutions with the PA6/mCuO-SMA3 porous membrane can reach 1.0040 min^(-1).This work provides a feasible and straightforward method for the preparation of porous polymer membranes with functional nanoparticles located at the wall of the pores.
文摘In this article,the unit of total distance in Fig.2B was misused.In fact,the unit of total distance exported by the system was"pixels".After correction,the data in Fig.2B were not changed.The Fig.2B should have appeared as shown below.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2025JJ50059)Key Program of Hunan University of Arts and Science(No.23ZZ03)Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan Province and National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21303048).
文摘Cu electrocatalysts have been demonstrated to have unique ability to reduce CO_(2)to various high value-added C_(2) products like ethylene and alcohols.However,realizing high selectivity of C_(2) products are still a main challenge due to complex CO_(2)electroreduction pathways and small opportunity of Csingle bondC coupling reactions.Here,we found the origin of enhanced CO_(2)electroreduction reaction activity and product selectivity towards C_(2) products and Csingle bondC coupling mechanism at halogen atoms-adsorbed Cu/H_(2)O interfaces,the corresponding CO_(2)electroreduction evolution mechanisms at the halogen atoms-modified Cu/H_(2)O interfaces are systematically studied via theoretical modeling and calculations.The calculated results indicate that halide anions modifications are beneficial to CO dimerization into OCCO dimer,especially Cl^(-)-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface has the optimum activity and selectivity towards OCCO dimer,subsequent Cl-adsorbed Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface can selectively reduce CO_(2)into C_(2)H_(4) product.The function relationship between adsorption free energy of Cl atom and electrode potential explain why the adsorption of Cl^(-)can enhance selectivity of C_(2)H_(4) product.The determinations of onset potentials indicate that electroreduction pathways of CO_(2)towards C_(2)H_(4) product are facile to take place and further explain the origin of the significantly enhanced CO production activity and C_(2)H_(4) product selectivity.This work on selective realization of CO_(2)electroreduction towards C_(2)H_(4) product via Cl^(-)-modified Cu(111)/H_(2)O interface provide a theoretical guideline for how to selectively realize other high value-added C_(2) products.
文摘With the support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and National Basic Research Program of China,the research team led by Prof.Li Yingxian(李英贤)at the State Key Laboratory of Space Medicine Fundamentals and Application,China Astronaut Research and Training Center,discovered that osteoclast-derived microRNA-containing exosomes selectively inhibited osteoblast activity,which was pub-
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12261018)Universities Key Laboratory of Mathematical Modeling and Data Mining in Guizhou Province(2023013)。
文摘In this paper,we establish and study a single-species logistic model with impulsive age-selective harvesting.First,we prove the ultimate boundedness of the solutions of the system.Then,we obtain conditions for the asymptotic stability of the trivial solution and the positive periodic solution.Finally,numerical simulations are presented to validate our results.Our results show that age-selective harvesting is more conducive to sustainable population survival than non-age-selective harvesting.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171191,52371198)Project of Constructing National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zones(XM2024XTGXQ05)。
文摘Soft magnetic alloys are extensively used in various power electronic devices due to their advantageous properties,including high saturation magnetic induction,low coercivity,and high permeability.In certain applications,complex-shaped components are increasingly required for performance enhancement.Additive manufacturing technique,particularly selective laser melting(SLM),has emerged as an effective method for fabricating such complex-shaped soft magnetic components.SLM,a laserbased additive manufacturing technique,employs high-power-density lasers to melt and fuse metal powders within a powder bed selectively.This approach enables rapid prototyping,precise geometrical control,and the integration of multi-material designs.This review highlights recent advancements in the application of SLM technique for the production of soft magnetic alloys,focusing on Fe-Si,Fe-Ni,Fe-Co,and amorphous alloy systems.Moreover,it explores the implementation of SLM in manufacturing processes and evaluates both the opportunities and challenges associated with SLM-based production of soft magnetic alloys.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51504138,51674118,52271177)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2023JJ50181)Supported by State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(P2024-022)。
文摘To explore the formation mechanism of anisotropy in Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting(SLM),the compressive mechanical properties,microhardness,microstructure,and crystallographic orientation of the alloy across different planes were investigated.The anisotropy of SLM-fabricated Ti-6Al-4V alloys was analyzed,and the electron backscatter diffraction technique was used to investigate the influence of different grain types and orientations on the stress-strain distribution at various scales.Results reveal that in room-temperature compression tests at a strain rate of 10^(-3) s^(-1),both the compressive yield strength and microhardness vary along the deposition direction,indicating a certain degree of mechanical property anisotropy.The alloy exhibits a columnar microstructure;along the deposition direction,the grains appear equiaxed,and they have internal hexagonal close-packed(hcp)α/α'martensitic structure.α'phase has a preferential orientation approximately along the<0001>direction.Anisotropy arises from the high aspect ratio of columnar grains,along with the weak texture of the microstructure and low symmetry of the hcp crystal structure.
文摘Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.
基金supported by Ho Chi Minh City Open University,Vietnam under grant number E2024.02.1CD and Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University,Thailand.
文摘The Financial Technology(FinTech)sector has witnessed rapid growth,resulting in increasingly complex and high-volume digital transactions.Although this expansion improves efficiency and accessibility,it also introduces significant vulnerabilities,including fraud,money laundering,and market manipulation.Traditional anomaly detection techniques often fail to capture the relational and dynamic characteristics of financial data.Graph Neural Networks(GNNs),capable of modeling intricate interdependencies among entities,have emerged as a powerful framework for detecting subtle and sophisticated anomalies.However,the high-dimensionality and inherent noise of FinTech datasets demand robust feature selection strategies to improve model scalability,performance,and interpretability.This paper presents a comprehensive survey of GNN-based approaches for anomaly detection in FinTech,with an emphasis on the synergistic role of feature selection.We examine the theoretical foundations of GNNs,review state-of-the-art feature selection techniques,analyze their integration with GNNs,and categorize prevalent anomaly types in FinTech applications.In addition,we discuss practical implementation challenges,highlight representative case studies,and propose future research directions to advance the field of graph-based anomaly detection in financial systems.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.22261026)。
文摘By means the in situ halogenation of the vinyl C-H bond in o-hydroxyphenyl enaminones,the step efficient synthesis of 3-diphenylphosphinyl chromones has been realized through the challenging construction of C-P(Ⅲ) bond by using diphenyl phosphine as reaction partner.In addition,the tunable synthesis of 2-phosphoryl chromanones has been achieved via hydrophosphorylation by simply modifying reaction conditions without using metal reagent.
文摘With the increasing complexity of vehicular networks and the proliferation of connected vehicles,Federated Learning(FL)has emerged as a critical framework for decentralized model training while preserving data privacy.However,efficient client selection and adaptive weight allocation in heterogeneous and non-IID environments remain challenging.To address these issues,we propose Federated Learning with Client Selection and Adaptive Weighting(FedCW),a novel algorithm that leverages adaptive client selection and dynamic weight allocation for optimizing model convergence in real-time vehicular networks.FedCW selects clients based on their Euclidean distance from the global model and dynamically adjusts aggregation weights to optimize both data diversity and model convergence.Experimental results show that FedCW significantly outperforms existing FL algorithms such as FedAvg,FedProx,and SCAFFOLD,particularly in non-IID settings,achieving faster convergence,higher accuracy,and reduced communication overhead.These findings demonstrate that FedCW provides an effective solution for enhancing the performance of FL in heterogeneous,edge-based computing environments.