A new o-phthalato-bridged oxamide copper（Ⅱ） complex 1, {[Cu2（oxap）]（pht）. 4H2O}n （oxap=N, N＇-bis（2-aminopropyl）oxamide, pht= phthalate dianion）, has been prepared and structurally characterized. It crystal...A new o-phthalato-bridged oxamide copper（Ⅱ） complex 1, {[Cu2（oxap）]（pht）. 4H2O}n （oxap=N, N＇-bis（2-aminopropyl）oxamide, pht= phthalate dianion）, has been prepared and structurally characterized. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=23.424（4）, h=7.9696（14）, c=15.727（3）A°,β=129.617（2）°, C16H28Cu2N4O10, Mr=563.50, V=2261.6（7） A°, Z=4, Dc=1.655 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα）=1.939 mm^-1, F（000） = 1160, the final R=0.0393 and wR=0.0928 for 1707 observed reflections with I〉2σ（1）. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 displays a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure, in which each Cu（oxap） moiety adopting trans-conformation is connected by ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridges, and these zigzag chains are further linked by another ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridge to form a 2D sheet structure. The polar vip water molecules reside in the inter-and intrasheets to stabilize the whole crystal structure.展开更多
Recently,organic-inorganic hybrid lead halides have been explored as photoluminescent(PL)materials with flexible structural tunabilities and high photoluminescence quantum efficiencies,which can be modified by the str...Recently,organic-inorganic hybrid lead halides have been explored as photoluminescent(PL)materials with flexible structural tunabilities and high photoluminescence quantum efficiencies,which can be modified by the structure regulating functions of organic cations.Here,by adopting different saturated organic cations as structure directing agents(SDAs),a series of organic-inorganic hybrid lead halides have been solvothermally synthesized and characterized with different structural types.Compound[(CH_(3))_(2)NH_(2)]_(2)[H_(2)DABCO]_(2)Pb_(3)I_(12)(1,DABCO=1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane)features a linear zerodimensional(0D)[Pb_(3)I_(12)]_(6)-trimer,and[(Me)_(6)-en]_(2)Pb_(3)I_(10)(2)and[H_(2)N-Prpipz]_(2)Pb_(3)Br_(10)(3)contain two different types of one-dimensional(1D)[Pb_(3)X_(10)]_(4)-chains based on the C_(3)-symterric[Pb_(3)X11]trimer and[PbX_(6)]unit,respectively.In the structures of H[(Me)_(2)-DABCO]Pb_(3)I_(9)(4)and H[(Me)4-pipz]Pb_(3)I_(9)(5,pipz=piperazine),the C_(3)-symmetric[Pb_(3)I_(11)]trimers are interlinked to form the same two-dimensional(2D)corrugated[Pb_(3)I_(9)]^(3-)layers.Under the excitation of UV irradiation,these hybrid lead halides exhibit tunable luminescence properties from yellow,orange to red emissions with the largest Stokes shift of 335 nm.The PL nature is also investigated based on temperature-dependent PL emission,time-resolved PL and theoretical calculations,etc.These hybrid lead halides provide new types of structural models to probe into the PL properties and understand the underlying structure-property relationship.展开更多
Double-resonance Raman(DRR)scattering in two-di-mensional(2D)materials describes the intravalley or intervalley scattering of an electron or a hole excited by incident photons.Although the presence of defects can prov...Double-resonance Raman(DRR)scattering in two-di-mensional(2D)materials describes the intravalley or intervalley scattering of an electron or a hole excited by incident photons.Although the presence of defects can provide additional momentum and influence the scat-tering process involving one or two phonons,only the idealized defects without any structural details are considered in tra-ditional DRR theory.Here,the second-order DRR spectra of WSe_(2) monolayer with different types of defects are calculated involving the combinations of acoustic and optical phonons in the vicinity of K(K')and M points of the Brillouin zone.The electronic band structures are modified due to the presence of defects,and the band unfolding method is adopted to show the bending of valence and conduction bands for the defective WSe_(2) monolayers.The associ-ated phononic band structures also exhibit different changes in phonon dispersion curves,re-sulting in different DRR spectra corresponding to the different types of defects in the WSe_(2) monolayers.For example,the existence of W vacancy in the WSe_(2) monolayer would result in downshifts in vibrational frequencies and asymmetrical broadenings in linewidths for most combination modes due to the dramatic changes in contour shape of electronic valleys at K and K'.Moreover,the scattering from K to Q is found to be forbidden for the two Se vacan-cies because of the elevation of conduction band at the Q point.Our work highlights the role of defect structures in the intervalley scattering and may provide better understanding in the underlying physics of DRR process in 2D materials.展开更多
Synthetic two-dimensional（2 D） polymers have totally different topology structures compared with traditional linear or branched polymers. The peculiar 2 D structures bring superior properties. Although, from linear ...Synthetic two-dimensional（2 D） polymers have totally different topology structures compared with traditional linear or branched polymers. The peculiar 2 D structures bring superior properties. Although, from linear to 2 D polymers, the study of these new materials is still in its infancy, they already show potential applications especially in optoelectronics, membranes, energy storage and catalysis, etc. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of the 2 D materials from three respects：（1） Chemistry—different types of polymerization reactions or supramolecular assembly to construct the 2 D networks were described;（2） Preparation methods—surface science, crystal engineering approaches and solution synthesis were introduced;（3） Functionalization and some early applications.展开更多
Magnetotransport properties of two-dimensional electron gases （2DEG） in AlxGa1-x N/GaN heterostructures with different Al compositions are investigated by magnetotransport measurements at low temperatures and in hig...Magnetotransport properties of two-dimensional electron gases （2DEG） in AlxGa1-x N/GaN heterostructures with different Al compositions are investigated by magnetotransport measurements at low temperatures and in high magnetic fields. It is found that heterostructures with a lower Al composition in the barrier have lower 2DEG concentration and higher 2DEG mobility.展开更多
The two-dimensional grating serves as a critical component in plane grating interferometers for achieving high-precision multidimensional displacement measurements.The calibration of grating groove density and orthogo...The two-dimensional grating serves as a critical component in plane grating interferometers for achieving high-precision multidimensional displacement measurements.The calibration of grating groove density and orthogonality error of grating grooves not only improves the positioning accuracy of grating interferometers but also provides essential feedback for optimizing two-dimensional grating fabrication.This study proposes a method for simultaneous calibration of these parameters using orthogonal heterodyne laser interferometry.A two-dimensional grating interferometer is built with the grating to be measured,and a biaxial laser interferometer provides a displacement reference for it.The phase mapping relationship between grating interference and laser interference is established.The interference phase information obtained by any two displacements can simultaneously solve the above three parameters and obtain the grating installation error.The feasibility of the proposed method is verified by using a 1200 gr/mm two-dimensional grating.The standard deviation of the grating groove density in the X and Y directions is 0.012 gr/mm and 0.014 gr/mm,respectively.The standard deviation of the orthogonality error of grating grooves is 0.004°,and the standard deviation of the installation error is 0.002°.Compared with the atomic force microscope method,the consistency of the grating groove density in the X and Y directions is better than 0.03 gr/mm and 0.06 gr/mm,and the orthogonality error of grating grooves is better than 0.008°.The experimental results show that the proposed method can be simply and efficiently applied to the calibration of the grating line parameters of the two-dimensional grating.展开更多
Two Co(Ⅱ)and Ni(Ⅱ)complexes were synthesized by synergistic coordination of 3,3-diphenylpropionic acid(HDPA)and 2,2′-bipyridylamine(PAm).The structures of complexes[Co(DPA)_(2)(PAm)]·2H_(2)O(1)and[Ni(DPA)_(2)(...Two Co(Ⅱ)and Ni(Ⅱ)complexes were synthesized by synergistic coordination of 3,3-diphenylpropionic acid(HDPA)and 2,2′-bipyridylamine(PAm).The structures of complexes[Co(DPA)_(2)(PAm)]·2H_(2)O(1)and[Ni(DPA)_(2)(PAm)]·2H_(2)O(2)were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,IR spectroscopy,and powder X-ray diffraction.Hirshfeld surface analysis provided quantitative insights into the intermolecular interactions within the complexes,while molecular docking studies elucidated their binding modes and affinities toward urease.Furthermore,the biological activities of both complexes were systematically evaluated through a range of assays,including DNA binding,urease inhibition,antibacterial activity,and in vitro cytotoxicity against cancer cells.Both complexes exhibited binding affinity for DNA and displayed notable urease inhibitory activity.Under in vitro conditions,both complexes showed appreciable cytotoxicity toward HepG2 cells with efficacy comparable to clinically used platinumbased anticancer agents.CCDC:2479943,1;2479944,2.展开更多
Conformal truss-like lattice structures face significant manufacturability challenges in additive manufac-turing due to overhang angle limitations.To address this problem,we propose a novel angle-constrained optimizat...Conformal truss-like lattice structures face significant manufacturability challenges in additive manufac-turing due to overhang angle limitations.To address this problem,we propose a novel angle-constrained optimization method grounded in the global adjustment of nodal coordinates.First,a build direction is selected to minimize the number of violating struts.Then,an angular-constraint matrix is assembled from strut direction vectors,and analytical sensitivities with respect to nodal coordinates are derived to enable efficient constrained optimization under nonlinear angular inequality constraints.Numerical studies on two complex curved-surface lattices demonstrate that all overhang violations are eliminated while only minor changes are induced in global stiffness and strength.In particular,the maximum displacement of an ergonomic insole varies by only 2.87%after optimization.The results confirm the method’s versatility and engineering robustness,providing a practical approach for additive manufacturing-oriented lattice structure design.展开更多
As emerging two-dimensional(2D)materials,carbides and nitrides(MXenes)could be solid solutions or organized structures made up of multi-atomic layers.With remarkable and adjustable electrical,optical,mechanical,and el...As emerging two-dimensional(2D)materials,carbides and nitrides(MXenes)could be solid solutions or organized structures made up of multi-atomic layers.With remarkable and adjustable electrical,optical,mechanical,and electrochemical characteristics,MXenes have shown great potential in brain-inspired neuromorphic computing electronics,including neuromorphic gas sensors,pressure sensors and photodetectors.This paper provides a forward-looking review of the research progress regarding MXenes in the neuromorphic sensing domain and discussed the critical challenges that need to be resolved.Key bottlenecks such as insufficient long-term stability under environmental exposure,high costs,scalability limitations in large-scale production,and mechanical mismatch in wearable integration hinder their practical deployment.Furthermore,unresolved issues like interfacial compatibility in heterostructures and energy inefficiency in neu-romorphic signal conversion demand urgent attention.The review offers insights into future research directions enhance the fundamental understanding of MXene properties and promote further integration into neuromorphic computing applications through the convergence with various emerging technologies.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)multilayer kagome materials hold significant research value for regulating kagome-related physical properties and exploring quantum effects.However,their development is hindered by the scarcity of a...Two-dimensional(2D)multilayer kagome materials hold significant research value for regulating kagome-related physical properties and exploring quantum effects.However,their development is hindered by the scarcity of available material systems,making the identification of novel 2D multilayer kagome candidates particularly important.In this work,three types of 2D materials with trilayer kagome lattices,namely Sc_(6)S_(5)X_(6)(X=Cl,Br,I),are predicted based on first-principles calculations.These 2D materials feature two kagome lattices composed of Sc atoms and one kagome lattice composed of S atoms.Stability analysis indicates that these materials can exist as free-standing 2D materials.Electronic structure calculations reveal that Sc_(6)S_(5)X_(6)are narrow-bandgap semiconductors(0.76–0.95 e V),with their band structures exhibiting flat bands contributed by Sc-based kagome lattices and Dirac band gaps resulting from symmetry breaking.The sulfur-based kagome lattice in the central layer contributes an independent flat band below the Fermi level.Additionally,Sc_(6)S_(5)X_(6)exhibit high carrier mobility,with hole and electron mobilities reaching up to 10^(3)cm^(2)·V^(-1)·s^(-1),indicating potential applications in low-dimensional electronic devices.This work provides an excellent example for the development of novel multilayer 2D kagome materials.展开更多
Deployable Composite Thin-Walled Structures(DCTWS)are widely used in space applications due to their ability to compactly fold and self-deploy in orbit,enabled by cutouts.Cutout design is crucial for balancing structu...Deployable Composite Thin-Walled Structures(DCTWS)are widely used in space applications due to their ability to compactly fold and self-deploy in orbit,enabled by cutouts.Cutout design is crucial for balancing structural rigidity and flexibility,ensuring material integrity during large deformations,and providing adequate load-bearing capacity and stability once deployed.Most research has focused on optimizing cutout size and shape,while topology optimization offers a broader design space.However,the anisotropic properties of woven composite laminates,complex failure criteria,and multi-performance optimization needs have limited the exploration of topology optimization in this field.This work derives the sensitivities of bending stiffness,critical buckling load,and the failure index of woven composite materials with respect to element density,and formulates both single-objective and multi-objective topology optimization models using a linear weighted aggregation approach.The developed method was integrated with the commercial finite element software ABAQUS via a Python script,allowing efficient application to cutout design in various DCTWS configurations to maximize bending stiffness and critical buckling load under material failure constraints.Optimization of a classical tubular hinge resulted in improvements of 107.7%in bending stiffness and 420.5%in critical buckling load compared to level-set topology optimization results reported in the literature,validating the effectiveness of the approach.To facilitate future research and encourage the broader adoption of topology optimization techniques in DCTWS design,the source code for this work is made publicly available via a Git Hub link:https://github.com/jinhao-ok1/Topo-for-DCTWS.git.展开更多
Sandwich structures are widely favored for their lightweight,high strength and superior impact mitigation capabilities in blast mitigation and transportation safety applications.Their application in large-scale,high-e...Sandwich structures are widely favored for their lightweight,high strength and superior impact mitigation capabilities in blast mitigation and transportation safety applications.Their application in large-scale,high-energy rockfall protection remains limited due to their relatively low volumetric energy absorption efficiency and the complex fabrication processes of key energy-absorbing components.To address these limitations,this study proposes a novel sandwich structure incorporating mild steel tubes as core energy absorbers to efficiently mitigate highenergy rockfall impacts.A finite element model was developed in LS-DYNA to systematically investigate the deformation and energy absorption behaviors.Comprehensive parametric analyses were conducted to quantify the effects of key design variables,including tube wall thickness,tube spacing(number of tubes),and infill materials.The results demonstrate that increasing tube wall thickness significantly enhances ultimate energy absorption,with 12-mm-thick tubes absorbing 2.2 times more energy than 6-mm-thick tubes.Lateral constraints induced by adjacent tubes improve specific energy absorption per unit displacement by approximately 30%-45%.Furthermore,incorporating infill materials considerably enhances energy absorption,with aluminum foam infills achieving an 81%increase compared to empty tubes.Nevertheless,higher energy absorption capacity typically leads to greater peak impact forces,increasing the number of tubes offers a better balance between energy absorption and impact force,optimizing the structural performance.These findings provide valuable theoretical insights and practical guidelines for designing sandwich structures in civil and infrastructure engineering applications for effective rockfall protection.展开更多
Low-velocity impact tests are carried out to explore the energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired lattices,mimicking the architecture of the marine sponge organism Euplectella aspergillum.These sea sponge-ins...Low-velocity impact tests are carried out to explore the energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired lattices,mimicking the architecture of the marine sponge organism Euplectella aspergillum.These sea sponge-inspired lattice structures feature a square-grid 2D lattice with double diagonal bracings and are additively manufactured via digital light processing(DLP).The collapse strength and energy absorption capacity of sea sponge lattice structures are evaluated under various impact conditions and are compared to those of their constituent square-grid and double diagonal lattices.This study demonstrates that sea sponge lattices can achieve an 11-fold increase in energy absorption compared to the square-grid lattice,due to the stabilizing effect of the double diagonal bracings prompting the structure to collapse layer-bylayer under impact.By adjusting the thickness ratio in the sea sponge lattice,up to 76.7%increment in energy absorption is attained.It is also shown that sea-sponge lattices outperform well-established energy-absorbing materials of equal weight,such as hexagonal honeycombs,confirming their significant potential for impact mitigation.Additionally,this research highlights the enhancements in energy absorption achieved by adding a small amount(0.015 phr)of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes(MWCNTs)to the photocurable resin,thus unlocking new possibilities for the design of innovative lightweight structures with multifunctional attributes.展开更多
Anchovies are key forage species in coastal and pelagic food webs,playing crucial ecological and commercial roles in marine ecosystems.Encrasicholina punctifer is a commercially and ecologically important species,yet ...Anchovies are key forage species in coastal and pelagic food webs,playing crucial ecological and commercial roles in marine ecosystems.Encrasicholina punctifer is a commercially and ecologically important species,yet little is known about its osteological development characteristics.Understanding these ontogenetic patterns is essential for explaining phylogenetic relationships within Clupeiformes,informing larval identification in ichthyoplankton surveys,and enhancing aquaculture practices.This study describes the ontogenetic characteristics of the appendicular and median skeletons and fin supports in E.punctifer larvae and juveniles,providing quantitative ontogenetic timelines to address gaps in engraulid developmental biology and contribute to teleost ontogeny research.Larval and juvenile specimens of E.punctifer;size range:3.00-34.56 mm standard length(SL)and notochord length(NL)collected from the Philippine Sea were processed using the standard Alizarin red and Alcian blue clearing-and-staining technique to differentiate ossified and cartilaginous elements.Specimens were examined under a stereo microscope and imaged with an HTC1600ISP digital camera for detailed morphological analysis of skeletal structures.Caudal complex development was evident by 5.55 mm NL,with the initial appearance of cartilaginous hypurals 1–2 and parhypural,followed by Hy3–5 at 6.08 mm NL.Cartilaginous Hy6 was visible by 9.58 mm SL in postflexion larvae.Six hypural bones were present from the postflexion to juvenile stage.Principal fin rays formed via intramembranous ossification at 6.32 mm NL,and segmentation was evident by 10.24 mm SL.Neural arch 1 appeared at 7.38 mm NL,preceding full haemal arch development.Uroneurals 1–2 and ural centra ossified by 9.58 mm SL,with Hy5 detached from U1 at 10.24 mm SL.Preural centra ossified before the arches.Epurals 1 and 2 were evident by 10.24 mm SL.Dorsal fin proximal radials developed anteriorly and distal radials posteriorly.Pectoral fin development initiated with an ossified cleithrum and the coracoscapular cartilage at 5.25 mm NL.By 10.24 mm SL,cartilaginous neural and haemal arches and spines were distinct.Uroneural 1 initially develops as cartilage.The formation of a pleurostyle aligns with clupeoid fish skeletal ontogeny.Dorsal and anal fin development follows a distinctive pattern,with variability in fin support development.Our results reveal accelerated caudal complex formation in E.punctifer and contribute new knowledge on the osteological characteristics of the genus Encrasicholina,and aid in understanding larval and juvenile ontogeny of marine teleosts.展开更多
Four distinct coordination polymers(CPs)were successfully synthesized by altering solvent types and adjusting ligand concentrations,and their crystal structures were investigated.[Co(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·0.5H_(2...Four distinct coordination polymers(CPs)were successfully synthesized by altering solvent types and adjusting ligand concentrations,and their crystal structures were investigated.[Co(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·0.5H_(2)O(1)was synthesized as a 2D structure using Coas the metal source,methanol‑water(4∶6,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of 2,5‑furandicarboxylic acid(H_(2)FDCA)and 1,3,5‑triimidazole benzene(L).Adjusting to pure water and lowering the concentration of L yielded the 1D chain structure of[Co(HL)2(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(2).Using Cu(Ⅱ)as the metal source,methanol/water(9∶1,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of L and H2FDCA,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)]·2H_(2)O(3)was synthesized.Upon increasing the concentrations of L and H2FDCA,and switching the solvent to pure water,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(HL)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(4)was obtained.This shows that changing the solvent and ligand concentrations can affect the structural changes of CPs.In addition,the solid‑state photoluminescence of CPs 1‑4 at room temperature was studied,and their morphological changes were observed via scanning electron microscopy.Density functional theory calculations revealed that the negative charge concentrates on the O and N atoms of the ligand,facilitating ligand‑metal ion coordination.CCDC:2403934,1;2403935,2;2403936,3;2403938,4.展开更多
Background:Chronic inflammation is closely associated with the most common and socially significant prostate conditions,including benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH),prostate cancer(PCa),and prostatitis syndromes.NIHcat...Background:Chronic inflammation is closely associated with the most common and socially significant prostate conditions,including benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH),prostate cancer(PCa),and prostatitis syndromes.NIHcategory IV prostatitis(histologic prostatitis,HP)is defined as asymptomatic chronic inflammation of the prostate.The presence of lymphoid follicles,referred to as tertiary lymphoid structures(TLSs),along with benign lympho-epithelial lesions(BLELs),is among the key histological indicators of immune inflammation and can be assessed relatively easily.This study aimed to quantitatively assess TLSs and BLELs,as well as their relationship with the severity of HP.Methods:We investigated TLSs and BLELs in 110 prostatic specimens,including inflammatory and normal tissues,within the context of common prostate pathologies such as BPH and PCa.HP was graded as low-grade(LG)or high-grade(HG)based on the severity of inflammation.Results:TLSs were observed in 51 out of 110 cases(46.4%),while BLELs were identified in 78 cases(70.44%).Both TLSs and BLELs co-occurred in 45 cases(40.9%).Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation between the presence of TLSs,BLELs(individually or combined),and HG-HP(p<0.001).Conclusions:This study is the first to quantitatively evaluate the immunopathologic patterns in the inflamed human prostate by analyzing the presence and cooccurrence of TLSs and BLELs.Their formation,likely triggered by antigenic stimuli and external factors,indicates a chronic inflammatory microenvironment.The strong association between TLSs,BLELs,and HG-HP underscores their potential role in HP aggressiveness.These findings suggest that TLSs and BLELs may be crucial contributors to the pathophysiology and morphogenesis of NIH-category IV prostatitis.Furthermore,TLS/BLEL formation may represent a hallmark of tissue autoimmunity,reflecting the immune or autoimmune phase of this prostatitis subtype.展开更多
Transition-metal dichalcogenides hosting multiple competing structural and electronic phases are thus ideal platforms for constructing polytype heterostructures with emergent quantum properties.However,controlling pha...Transition-metal dichalcogenides hosting multiple competing structural and electronic phases are thus ideal platforms for constructing polytype heterostructures with emergent quantum properties.However,controlling phase transitions to form diverse heterostructures inside a single crystal remains challenging.In this study,we realize vertical/lateral polytype heterostructures in a hole-doped Mott insulator via thermal annealing-induced structural transitions.Raman spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy confirm the coexistence of T-H polytype heterostructures.Atomic-scale scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy measurements reveal the transparent effect in 1H/1T vertical heterostructures,where positive bias voltage induces in a pronounced superposition of the√13×√13 CDW of the 1T-layer on the 1H-layer.By systematically comparing the 1T/1H and 1T/1T interfaces,we demonstrate that the metallic 1H-layer induces a Coulomb screening effect on the 1T-layer,suppressing the formation of CDW domain walls and forming more ordered electronic states.These results clarify the interfacial coupling between distinct quantum many-body phases and establish a controllable pathway for constructing two-dimensional polytype heterostructures with tunable electronic properties.展开更多
Nitrogen-containing structures represent a significant branch exhibiting remarkable biological activity,surpassing non-nitrogen architectures.Given the vast array of nitrogen-containing compounds and their crucial rol...Nitrogen-containing structures represent a significant branch exhibiting remarkable biological activity,surpassing non-nitrogen architectures.Given the vast array of nitrogen-containing compounds and their crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry,chemists have been motivated to devise efficient,cost-effective,and practical methods for C-N bond formation.Significant advancements have been achieved in this cutting-edge field over the past few decades.This review aims to encapsulate the latest progress in C-N bond formation via the photocatalytic C-H amination process.Initially,we provide a comprehensive introduction to C-H amination transformations.Subsequently,we categorize these photochemical conversions into two parts:intramolecular and intermolecular C-H amination.To elucidate the underlying principles of specific illustrative examples,we have carefully chosen and elaborated on the reaction mechanisms,representative experimental outcomes,and applications.展开更多
Because of the developed surface of the Triply PeriodicMinimumSurface(TPMS)structures,polylactide(PLA)products with a TPMS structure are thought to be promising bio soluble implants with the potential for targeted dru...Because of the developed surface of the Triply PeriodicMinimumSurface(TPMS)structures,polylactide(PLA)products with a TPMS structure are thought to be promising bio soluble implants with the potential for targeted drug delivery.For implants,mechanical properties are key performance characteristics,so understanding the deformation and failure mechanisms is essential for selecting the appropriate implant structure.The deformation and fracture processes in PLA samples with different interior architectures have been studied through computer simulation and experimental research.Two TPMS topologies,the Schwarz Diamond and Gyroid architectures,were used for the sample construction by 3D printing.ANSYS software was utilized to simulate compressive deformation.It was found that under the same load,the vonMises stresses in the Gyroid structure are higher than those in the Schwartz Diamond structure,which was associated with the different orientations of the cells in the studied structures in relation to the direction of the loading axis.The deformation process occurs in the local regions of the studied TPMS structures.Maximum von Mises stresses were observed in the vertical parts of the structures oriented along the load direction.It was found that,unlike the Gyroid,the Schwartz Diamond structure contains a frame that forms unique stiffening ribs,which ensures the redistribution of the load under the vertical loading direction.An analysis of the mechanical characteristics of PLA samples with the Schwartz Diamond and Gyroid structures produced by the Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM)method was correlated with computer simulation.The Schwarz Diamond-type structure was shown to have a higher absorption energy than the Gyroid one.A study of the fracture in PLA samples with various cell sizes revealed a particular feature related to the samples’periodic surface topology and the 3D printing process.Scanning electron microscopic(SEM)studies of the samples deformed by compression showed thatwith an increase in the density of the samples,the failure mechanism changes from ductile to quasi-brittle due to the complex participation of both cell deformation and fiber deformation.展开更多
Lithium manganese silicate(Li-Mn-Si-O)cathodes are key components of lithium-ion batteries,and their physical and mechanical properties are strongly influenced by their underlying crystal structures.In this study,a ra...Lithium manganese silicate(Li-Mn-Si-O)cathodes are key components of lithium-ion batteries,and their physical and mechanical properties are strongly influenced by their underlying crystal structures.In this study,a range of machine learning(ML)algorithms were developed and compared to predict the crystal systems of Li-Mn-Si-O cathode materials using density functional theory(DFT)data obtained from the Materials Project database.The dataset comprised 211 compositions characterized by key descriptors,including formation energy,energy above the hull,bandgap,atomic site number,density,and unit cell volume.These features were utilized to classify the materials into monoclinic(0)and triclinic(1)crystal systems.A comprehensive comparison of various classification algorithms including Decision Tree,Random Forest,XGBoost,Support VectorMachine,k-Nearest Neighbor,Stochastic Gradient Descent,Gaussian Naive Bayes,Gaussian Process,and Artificial Neural Network(ANN)was conducted.Among these,the optimized ANN architecture(6–14-14-14-1)exhibited the highest predictive performance,achieving an accuracy of 95.3%,aMatthews correlation coefficient(MCC)of 0.894,and an F-score of 0.963,demonstrating excellent consistency with DFT-predicted crystal structures.Meanwhile,RandomForest and Gaussian Processmodels also exhibited reliable and consistent predictive capability,indicating their potential as complementary approaches,particularly when data are limited or computational efficiency is required.This comparative framework provides valuable insights into model selection for crystal system classification in complex cathode materials.展开更多
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 20331010) and Natural Science Foundation of Tianjing (No. 033602011)
文摘A new o-phthalato-bridged oxamide copper（Ⅱ） complex 1, {[Cu2（oxap）]（pht）. 4H2O}n （oxap=N, N＇-bis（2-aminopropyl）oxamide, pht= phthalate dianion）, has been prepared and structurally characterized. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group C2/c with a=23.424（4）, h=7.9696（14）, c=15.727（3）A°,β=129.617（2）°, C16H28Cu2N4O10, Mr=563.50, V=2261.6（7） A°, Z=4, Dc=1.655 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα）=1.939 mm^-1, F（000） = 1160, the final R=0.0393 and wR=0.0928 for 1707 observed reflections with I〉2σ（1）. Single-crystal X-ray analysis reveals that 1 displays a one-dimensional zigzag chain structure, in which each Cu（oxap） moiety adopting trans-conformation is connected by ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridges, and these zigzag chains are further linked by another ,μ1,6-phthalate anion bridge to form a 2D sheet structure. The polar vip water molecules reside in the inter-and intrasheets to stabilize the whole crystal structure.
基金support from the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.21571081,21671080 and 21601181)Fund of State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry(No.20170011)+2 种基金a Project of Shandong Province Higher Educational Science and Technology Program(J18kz005)Laboratory Open Foundation of Qufu Normal University(sk201722)the Cultivating Project for Talent Team and Ascendant Subject of University in Shandong Province.
文摘Recently,organic-inorganic hybrid lead halides have been explored as photoluminescent(PL)materials with flexible structural tunabilities and high photoluminescence quantum efficiencies,which can be modified by the structure regulating functions of organic cations.Here,by adopting different saturated organic cations as structure directing agents(SDAs),a series of organic-inorganic hybrid lead halides have been solvothermally synthesized and characterized with different structural types.Compound[(CH_(3))_(2)NH_(2)]_(2)[H_(2)DABCO]_(2)Pb_(3)I_(12)(1,DABCO=1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]-octane)features a linear zerodimensional(0D)[Pb_(3)I_(12)]_(6)-trimer,and[(Me)_(6)-en]_(2)Pb_(3)I_(10)(2)and[H_(2)N-Prpipz]_(2)Pb_(3)Br_(10)(3)contain two different types of one-dimensional(1D)[Pb_(3)X_(10)]_(4)-chains based on the C_(3)-symterric[Pb_(3)X11]trimer and[PbX_(6)]unit,respectively.In the structures of H[(Me)_(2)-DABCO]Pb_(3)I_(9)(4)and H[(Me)4-pipz]Pb_(3)I_(9)(5,pipz=piperazine),the C_(3)-symmetric[Pb_(3)I_(11)]trimers are interlinked to form the same two-dimensional(2D)corrugated[Pb_(3)I_(9)]^(3-)layers.Under the excitation of UV irradiation,these hybrid lead halides exhibit tunable luminescence properties from yellow,orange to red emissions with the largest Stokes shift of 335 nm.The PL nature is also investigated based on temperature-dependent PL emission,time-resolved PL and theoretical calculations,etc.These hybrid lead halides provide new types of structural models to probe into the PL properties and understand the underlying structure-property relationship.
基金supported by the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(No.22174135,No.21790352)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1500500,No.2016YFA0200600)+4 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB36000000)Anhui Initiative in Quantum Information Technologies(No.AHY090100)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-054)Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(No.2021ZD0303301)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Double-resonance Raman(DRR)scattering in two-di-mensional(2D)materials describes the intravalley or intervalley scattering of an electron or a hole excited by incident photons.Although the presence of defects can provide additional momentum and influence the scat-tering process involving one or two phonons,only the idealized defects without any structural details are considered in tra-ditional DRR theory.Here,the second-order DRR spectra of WSe_(2) monolayer with different types of defects are calculated involving the combinations of acoustic and optical phonons in the vicinity of K(K')and M points of the Brillouin zone.The electronic band structures are modified due to the presence of defects,and the band unfolding method is adopted to show the bending of valence and conduction bands for the defective WSe_(2) monolayers.The associ-ated phononic band structures also exhibit different changes in phonon dispersion curves,re-sulting in different DRR spectra corresponding to the different types of defects in the WSe_(2) monolayers.For example,the existence of W vacancy in the WSe_(2) monolayer would result in downshifts in vibrational frequencies and asymmetrical broadenings in linewidths for most combination modes due to the dramatic changes in contour shape of electronic valleys at K and K'.Moreover,the scattering from K to Q is found to be forbidden for the two Se vacan-cies because of the elevation of conduction band at the Q point.Our work highlights the role of defect structures in the intervalley scattering and may provide better understanding in the underlying physics of DRR process in 2D materials.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21604046)the National Young Thousand Talents Program,Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2016XJ004)
文摘Synthetic two-dimensional（2 D） polymers have totally different topology structures compared with traditional linear or branched polymers. The peculiar 2 D structures bring superior properties. Although, from linear to 2 D polymers, the study of these new materials is still in its infancy, they already show potential applications especially in optoelectronics, membranes, energy storage and catalysis, etc. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of the 2 D materials from three respects：（1） Chemistry—different types of polymerization reactions or supramolecular assembly to construct the 2 D networks were described;（2） Preparation methods—surface science, crystal engineering approaches and solution synthesis were introduced;（3） Functionalization and some early applications.
文摘Magnetotransport properties of two-dimensional electron gases （2DEG） in AlxGa1-x N/GaN heterostructures with different Al compositions are investigated by magnetotransport measurements at low temperatures and in high magnetic fields. It is found that heterostructures with a lower Al composition in the barrier have lower 2DEG concentration and higher 2DEG mobility.
文摘The two-dimensional grating serves as a critical component in plane grating interferometers for achieving high-precision multidimensional displacement measurements.The calibration of grating groove density and orthogonality error of grating grooves not only improves the positioning accuracy of grating interferometers but also provides essential feedback for optimizing two-dimensional grating fabrication.This study proposes a method for simultaneous calibration of these parameters using orthogonal heterodyne laser interferometry.A two-dimensional grating interferometer is built with the grating to be measured,and a biaxial laser interferometer provides a displacement reference for it.The phase mapping relationship between grating interference and laser interference is established.The interference phase information obtained by any two displacements can simultaneously solve the above three parameters and obtain the grating installation error.The feasibility of the proposed method is verified by using a 1200 gr/mm two-dimensional grating.The standard deviation of the grating groove density in the X and Y directions is 0.012 gr/mm and 0.014 gr/mm,respectively.The standard deviation of the orthogonality error of grating grooves is 0.004°,and the standard deviation of the installation error is 0.002°.Compared with the atomic force microscope method,the consistency of the grating groove density in the X and Y directions is better than 0.03 gr/mm and 0.06 gr/mm,and the orthogonality error of grating grooves is better than 0.008°.The experimental results show that the proposed method can be simply and efficiently applied to the calibration of the grating line parameters of the two-dimensional grating.
文摘Two Co(Ⅱ)and Ni(Ⅱ)complexes were synthesized by synergistic coordination of 3,3-diphenylpropionic acid(HDPA)and 2,2′-bipyridylamine(PAm).The structures of complexes[Co(DPA)_(2)(PAm)]·2H_(2)O(1)and[Ni(DPA)_(2)(PAm)]·2H_(2)O(2)were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,IR spectroscopy,and powder X-ray diffraction.Hirshfeld surface analysis provided quantitative insights into the intermolecular interactions within the complexes,while molecular docking studies elucidated their binding modes and affinities toward urease.Furthermore,the biological activities of both complexes were systematically evaluated through a range of assays,including DNA binding,urease inhibition,antibacterial activity,and in vitro cytotoxicity against cancer cells.Both complexes exhibited binding affinity for DNA and displayed notable urease inhibitory activity.Under in vitro conditions,both complexes showed appreciable cytotoxicity toward HepG2 cells with efficacy comparable to clinically used platinumbased anticancer agents.CCDC:2479943,1;2479944,2.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12432005 and 12472116)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUTZD25240).
文摘Conformal truss-like lattice structures face significant manufacturability challenges in additive manufac-turing due to overhang angle limitations.To address this problem,we propose a novel angle-constrained optimization method grounded in the global adjustment of nodal coordinates.First,a build direction is selected to minimize the number of violating struts.Then,an angular-constraint matrix is assembled from strut direction vectors,and analytical sensitivities with respect to nodal coordinates are derived to enable efficient constrained optimization under nonlinear angular inequality constraints.Numerical studies on two complex curved-surface lattices demonstrate that all overhang violations are eliminated while only minor changes are induced in global stiffness and strength.In particular,the maximum displacement of an ergonomic insole varies by only 2.87%after optimization.The results confirm the method’s versatility and engineering robustness,providing a practical approach for additive manufacturing-oriented lattice structure design.
基金supported by the NSFC(12474071)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2024YQ051,ZR2025QB50)+6 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2025A1515011191)the Shanghai Sailing Program(23YF1402200,23YF1402400)funded by Basic Research Program of Jiangsu(BK20240424)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials(KF2406)Taishan Scholar Foundation of Shandong Province(tsqn202408006,tsqn202507058)Young Talent of Lifting engineering for Science and Technology in Shandong,China(SDAST2024QTB002)the Qilu Young Scholar Program of Shandong University。
文摘As emerging two-dimensional(2D)materials,carbides and nitrides(MXenes)could be solid solutions or organized structures made up of multi-atomic layers.With remarkable and adjustable electrical,optical,mechanical,and electrochemical characteristics,MXenes have shown great potential in brain-inspired neuromorphic computing electronics,including neuromorphic gas sensors,pressure sensors and photodetectors.This paper provides a forward-looking review of the research progress regarding MXenes in the neuromorphic sensing domain and discussed the critical challenges that need to be resolved.Key bottlenecks such as insufficient long-term stability under environmental exposure,high costs,scalability limitations in large-scale production,and mechanical mismatch in wearable integration hinder their practical deployment.Furthermore,unresolved issues like interfacial compatibility in heterostructures and energy inefficiency in neu-romorphic signal conversion demand urgent attention.The review offers insights into future research directions enhance the fundamental understanding of MXene properties and promote further integration into neuromorphic computing applications through the convergence with various emerging technologies.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WUT:2024IVA052 and Grant No.104972025KFYjc0089)。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)multilayer kagome materials hold significant research value for regulating kagome-related physical properties and exploring quantum effects.However,their development is hindered by the scarcity of available material systems,making the identification of novel 2D multilayer kagome candidates particularly important.In this work,three types of 2D materials with trilayer kagome lattices,namely Sc_(6)S_(5)X_(6)(X=Cl,Br,I),are predicted based on first-principles calculations.These 2D materials feature two kagome lattices composed of Sc atoms and one kagome lattice composed of S atoms.Stability analysis indicates that these materials can exist as free-standing 2D materials.Electronic structure calculations reveal that Sc_(6)S_(5)X_(6)are narrow-bandgap semiconductors(0.76–0.95 e V),with their band structures exhibiting flat bands contributed by Sc-based kagome lattices and Dirac band gaps resulting from symmetry breaking.The sulfur-based kagome lattice in the central layer contributes an independent flat band below the Fermi level.Additionally,Sc_(6)S_(5)X_(6)exhibit high carrier mobility,with hole and electron mobilities reaching up to 10^(3)cm^(2)·V^(-1)·s^(-1),indicating potential applications in low-dimensional electronic devices.This work provides an excellent example for the development of novel multilayer 2D kagome materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12202295)the International(Regional)Cooperation and Exchange Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.W2421002)+2 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2025ZNSFSC0845)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.ZCLZ24A0201)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.GK249909299001-004)。
文摘Deployable Composite Thin-Walled Structures(DCTWS)are widely used in space applications due to their ability to compactly fold and self-deploy in orbit,enabled by cutouts.Cutout design is crucial for balancing structural rigidity and flexibility,ensuring material integrity during large deformations,and providing adequate load-bearing capacity and stability once deployed.Most research has focused on optimizing cutout size and shape,while topology optimization offers a broader design space.However,the anisotropic properties of woven composite laminates,complex failure criteria,and multi-performance optimization needs have limited the exploration of topology optimization in this field.This work derives the sensitivities of bending stiffness,critical buckling load,and the failure index of woven composite materials with respect to element density,and formulates both single-objective and multi-objective topology optimization models using a linear weighted aggregation approach.The developed method was integrated with the commercial finite element software ABAQUS via a Python script,allowing efficient application to cutout design in various DCTWS configurations to maximize bending stiffness and critical buckling load under material failure constraints.Optimization of a classical tubular hinge resulted in improvements of 107.7%in bending stiffness and 420.5%in critical buckling load compared to level-set topology optimization results reported in the literature,validating the effectiveness of the approach.To facilitate future research and encourage the broader adoption of topology optimization techniques in DCTWS design,the source code for this work is made publicly available via a Git Hub link:https://github.com/jinhao-ok1/Topo-for-DCTWS.git.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFC1509703)the Tianjin Science and Technology Program Project(Grant No.23YFYSHZ00130)。
文摘Sandwich structures are widely favored for their lightweight,high strength and superior impact mitigation capabilities in blast mitigation and transportation safety applications.Their application in large-scale,high-energy rockfall protection remains limited due to their relatively low volumetric energy absorption efficiency and the complex fabrication processes of key energy-absorbing components.To address these limitations,this study proposes a novel sandwich structure incorporating mild steel tubes as core energy absorbers to efficiently mitigate highenergy rockfall impacts.A finite element model was developed in LS-DYNA to systematically investigate the deformation and energy absorption behaviors.Comprehensive parametric analyses were conducted to quantify the effects of key design variables,including tube wall thickness,tube spacing(number of tubes),and infill materials.The results demonstrate that increasing tube wall thickness significantly enhances ultimate energy absorption,with 12-mm-thick tubes absorbing 2.2 times more energy than 6-mm-thick tubes.Lateral constraints induced by adjacent tubes improve specific energy absorption per unit displacement by approximately 30%-45%.Furthermore,incorporating infill materials considerably enhances energy absorption,with aluminum foam infills achieving an 81%increase compared to empty tubes.Nevertheless,higher energy absorption capacity typically leads to greater peak impact forces,increasing the number of tubes offers a better balance between energy absorption and impact force,optimizing the structural performance.These findings provide valuable theoretical insights and practical guidelines for designing sandwich structures in civil and infrastructure engineering applications for effective rockfall protection.
基金supported by the Khalifa University of Science and Technology internal grants(Nos.2021-CIRA-109,2020-CIRA-007,and 2020-CIRA-024).
文摘Low-velocity impact tests are carried out to explore the energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired lattices,mimicking the architecture of the marine sponge organism Euplectella aspergillum.These sea sponge-inspired lattice structures feature a square-grid 2D lattice with double diagonal bracings and are additively manufactured via digital light processing(DLP).The collapse strength and energy absorption capacity of sea sponge lattice structures are evaluated under various impact conditions and are compared to those of their constituent square-grid and double diagonal lattices.This study demonstrates that sea sponge lattices can achieve an 11-fold increase in energy absorption compared to the square-grid lattice,due to the stabilizing effect of the double diagonal bracings prompting the structure to collapse layer-bylayer under impact.By adjusting the thickness ratio in the sea sponge lattice,up to 76.7%increment in energy absorption is attained.It is also shown that sea-sponge lattices outperform well-established energy-absorbing materials of equal weight,such as hexagonal honeycombs,confirming their significant potential for impact mitigation.Additionally,this research highlights the enhancements in energy absorption achieved by adding a small amount(0.015 phr)of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes(MWCNTs)to the photocurable resin,thus unlocking new possibilities for the design of innovative lightweight structures with multifunctional attributes.
文摘Anchovies are key forage species in coastal and pelagic food webs,playing crucial ecological and commercial roles in marine ecosystems.Encrasicholina punctifer is a commercially and ecologically important species,yet little is known about its osteological development characteristics.Understanding these ontogenetic patterns is essential for explaining phylogenetic relationships within Clupeiformes,informing larval identification in ichthyoplankton surveys,and enhancing aquaculture practices.This study describes the ontogenetic characteristics of the appendicular and median skeletons and fin supports in E.punctifer larvae and juveniles,providing quantitative ontogenetic timelines to address gaps in engraulid developmental biology and contribute to teleost ontogeny research.Larval and juvenile specimens of E.punctifer;size range:3.00-34.56 mm standard length(SL)and notochord length(NL)collected from the Philippine Sea were processed using the standard Alizarin red and Alcian blue clearing-and-staining technique to differentiate ossified and cartilaginous elements.Specimens were examined under a stereo microscope and imaged with an HTC1600ISP digital camera for detailed morphological analysis of skeletal structures.Caudal complex development was evident by 5.55 mm NL,with the initial appearance of cartilaginous hypurals 1–2 and parhypural,followed by Hy3–5 at 6.08 mm NL.Cartilaginous Hy6 was visible by 9.58 mm SL in postflexion larvae.Six hypural bones were present from the postflexion to juvenile stage.Principal fin rays formed via intramembranous ossification at 6.32 mm NL,and segmentation was evident by 10.24 mm SL.Neural arch 1 appeared at 7.38 mm NL,preceding full haemal arch development.Uroneurals 1–2 and ural centra ossified by 9.58 mm SL,with Hy5 detached from U1 at 10.24 mm SL.Preural centra ossified before the arches.Epurals 1 and 2 were evident by 10.24 mm SL.Dorsal fin proximal radials developed anteriorly and distal radials posteriorly.Pectoral fin development initiated with an ossified cleithrum and the coracoscapular cartilage at 5.25 mm NL.By 10.24 mm SL,cartilaginous neural and haemal arches and spines were distinct.Uroneural 1 initially develops as cartilage.The formation of a pleurostyle aligns with clupeoid fish skeletal ontogeny.Dorsal and anal fin development follows a distinctive pattern,with variability in fin support development.Our results reveal accelerated caudal complex formation in E.punctifer and contribute new knowledge on the osteological characteristics of the genus Encrasicholina,and aid in understanding larval and juvenile ontogeny of marine teleosts.
文摘Four distinct coordination polymers(CPs)were successfully synthesized by altering solvent types and adjusting ligand concentrations,and their crystal structures were investigated.[Co(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·0.5H_(2)O(1)was synthesized as a 2D structure using Coas the metal source,methanol‑water(4∶6,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of 2,5‑furandicarboxylic acid(H_(2)FDCA)and 1,3,5‑triimidazole benzene(L).Adjusting to pure water and lowering the concentration of L yielded the 1D chain structure of[Co(HL)2(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(2).Using Cu(Ⅱ)as the metal source,methanol/water(9∶1,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of L and H2FDCA,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)]·2H_(2)O(3)was synthesized.Upon increasing the concentrations of L and H2FDCA,and switching the solvent to pure water,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(HL)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(4)was obtained.This shows that changing the solvent and ligand concentrations can affect the structural changes of CPs.In addition,the solid‑state photoluminescence of CPs 1‑4 at room temperature was studied,and their morphological changes were observed via scanning electron microscopy.Density functional theory calculations revealed that the negative charge concentrates on the O and N atoms of the ligand,facilitating ligand‑metal ion coordination.CCDC:2403934,1;2403935,2;2403936,3;2403938,4.
文摘Background:Chronic inflammation is closely associated with the most common and socially significant prostate conditions,including benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH),prostate cancer(PCa),and prostatitis syndromes.NIHcategory IV prostatitis(histologic prostatitis,HP)is defined as asymptomatic chronic inflammation of the prostate.The presence of lymphoid follicles,referred to as tertiary lymphoid structures(TLSs),along with benign lympho-epithelial lesions(BLELs),is among the key histological indicators of immune inflammation and can be assessed relatively easily.This study aimed to quantitatively assess TLSs and BLELs,as well as their relationship with the severity of HP.Methods:We investigated TLSs and BLELs in 110 prostatic specimens,including inflammatory and normal tissues,within the context of common prostate pathologies such as BPH and PCa.HP was graded as low-grade(LG)or high-grade(HG)based on the severity of inflammation.Results:TLSs were observed in 51 out of 110 cases(46.4%),while BLELs were identified in 78 cases(70.44%).Both TLSs and BLELs co-occurred in 45 cases(40.9%).Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation between the presence of TLSs,BLELs(individually or combined),and HG-HP(p<0.001).Conclusions:This study is the first to quantitatively evaluate the immunopathologic patterns in the inflamed human prostate by analyzing the presence and cooccurrence of TLSs and BLELs.Their formation,likely triggered by antigenic stimuli and external factors,indicates a chronic inflammatory microenvironment.The strong association between TLSs,BLELs,and HG-HP underscores their potential role in HP aggressiveness.These findings suggest that TLSs and BLELs may be crucial contributors to the pathophysiology and morphogenesis of NIH-category IV prostatitis.Furthermore,TLS/BLEL formation may represent a hallmark of tissue autoimmunity,reflecting the immune or autoimmune phase of this prostatitis subtype.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.92477128,92580137,92477205,12374200,11604063,11974422,and 12104504)the National Key R&D Program of China (MOST) (Grant No.2023YFA1406500)+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program (Chinese Academy of Sciences,CAS) (Grant No.XDB30000000)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Research Funds of Renmin University of China (Grant No.21XNLG27)supported by the Outstanding Innovative Talents Cultivation Funded Programs 2023 of the Renmin University of Chinaan outcome of “Two-dimensional anisotropic series of materials FePd2+xTe2:a structural modulation study from the atomic scale to the mesoscopic scale” (RUC25QSDL128),funded by the “Qiushi Academic-Dongliang” Talent Cultivation Project at Renmin University of China in 2025。
文摘Transition-metal dichalcogenides hosting multiple competing structural and electronic phases are thus ideal platforms for constructing polytype heterostructures with emergent quantum properties.However,controlling phase transitions to form diverse heterostructures inside a single crystal remains challenging.In this study,we realize vertical/lateral polytype heterostructures in a hole-doped Mott insulator via thermal annealing-induced structural transitions.Raman spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy and scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy confirm the coexistence of T-H polytype heterostructures.Atomic-scale scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy measurements reveal the transparent effect in 1H/1T vertical heterostructures,where positive bias voltage induces in a pronounced superposition of the√13×√13 CDW of the 1T-layer on the 1H-layer.By systematically comparing the 1T/1H and 1T/1T interfaces,we demonstrate that the metallic 1H-layer induces a Coulomb screening effect on the 1T-layer,suppressing the formation of CDW domain walls and forming more ordered electronic states.These results clarify the interfacial coupling between distinct quantum many-body phases and establish a controllable pathway for constructing two-dimensional polytype heterostructures with tunable electronic properties.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82103686 and 22101267)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M692905 and 2024T170832)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421123).
文摘Nitrogen-containing structures represent a significant branch exhibiting remarkable biological activity,surpassing non-nitrogen architectures.Given the vast array of nitrogen-containing compounds and their crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry,chemists have been motivated to devise efficient,cost-effective,and practical methods for C-N bond formation.Significant advancements have been achieved in this cutting-edge field over the past few decades.This review aims to encapsulate the latest progress in C-N bond formation via the photocatalytic C-H amination process.Initially,we provide a comprehensive introduction to C-H amination transformations.Subsequently,we categorize these photochemical conversions into two parts:intramolecular and intermolecular C-H amination.To elucidate the underlying principles of specific illustrative examples,we have carefully chosen and elaborated on the reaction mechanisms,representative experimental outcomes,and applications.
文摘Because of the developed surface of the Triply PeriodicMinimumSurface(TPMS)structures,polylactide(PLA)products with a TPMS structure are thought to be promising bio soluble implants with the potential for targeted drug delivery.For implants,mechanical properties are key performance characteristics,so understanding the deformation and failure mechanisms is essential for selecting the appropriate implant structure.The deformation and fracture processes in PLA samples with different interior architectures have been studied through computer simulation and experimental research.Two TPMS topologies,the Schwarz Diamond and Gyroid architectures,were used for the sample construction by 3D printing.ANSYS software was utilized to simulate compressive deformation.It was found that under the same load,the vonMises stresses in the Gyroid structure are higher than those in the Schwartz Diamond structure,which was associated with the different orientations of the cells in the studied structures in relation to the direction of the loading axis.The deformation process occurs in the local regions of the studied TPMS structures.Maximum von Mises stresses were observed in the vertical parts of the structures oriented along the load direction.It was found that,unlike the Gyroid,the Schwartz Diamond structure contains a frame that forms unique stiffening ribs,which ensures the redistribution of the load under the vertical loading direction.An analysis of the mechanical characteristics of PLA samples with the Schwartz Diamond and Gyroid structures produced by the Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM)method was correlated with computer simulation.The Schwarz Diamond-type structure was shown to have a higher absorption energy than the Gyroid one.A study of the fracture in PLA samples with various cell sizes revealed a particular feature related to the samples’periodic surface topology and the 3D printing process.Scanning electron microscopic(SEM)studies of the samples deformed by compression showed thatwith an increase in the density of the samples,the failure mechanism changes from ductile to quasi-brittle due to the complex participation of both cell deformation and fiber deformation.
基金supported by the Learning&Academic Research Institution for Master’s,PhD students,and Postdocs LAMP Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Ministry of Education(No.RS-2023-00301974)This work was also supported by the Glocal University 30 Project fund of Gyeongsang National University in 2025.
文摘Lithium manganese silicate(Li-Mn-Si-O)cathodes are key components of lithium-ion batteries,and their physical and mechanical properties are strongly influenced by their underlying crystal structures.In this study,a range of machine learning(ML)algorithms were developed and compared to predict the crystal systems of Li-Mn-Si-O cathode materials using density functional theory(DFT)data obtained from the Materials Project database.The dataset comprised 211 compositions characterized by key descriptors,including formation energy,energy above the hull,bandgap,atomic site number,density,and unit cell volume.These features were utilized to classify the materials into monoclinic(0)and triclinic(1)crystal systems.A comprehensive comparison of various classification algorithms including Decision Tree,Random Forest,XGBoost,Support VectorMachine,k-Nearest Neighbor,Stochastic Gradient Descent,Gaussian Naive Bayes,Gaussian Process,and Artificial Neural Network(ANN)was conducted.Among these,the optimized ANN architecture(6–14-14-14-1)exhibited the highest predictive performance,achieving an accuracy of 95.3%,aMatthews correlation coefficient(MCC)of 0.894,and an F-score of 0.963,demonstrating excellent consistency with DFT-predicted crystal structures.Meanwhile,RandomForest and Gaussian Processmodels also exhibited reliable and consistent predictive capability,indicating their potential as complementary approaches,particularly when data are limited or computational efficiency is required.This comparative framework provides valuable insights into model selection for crystal system classification in complex cathode materials.
