This study uses all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the dislocation propagation, stress transmission, and mechanical properties in poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) fibers under uniaxial tension. Th...This study uses all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the dislocation propagation, stress transmission, and mechanical properties in poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) fibers under uniaxial tension. The results indicate that the dislocation propagates and the stress transfers not only along the fiber axis but also between adjacent molecular chains through hydrogen bonds, demonstrating their influence on the yield behavior. As the degree of polymerization increases, breakage of covalent bonds and interchain slippage contribute to the yield of fibers together. This work provides theoretical guidance for the design and manufacturing of high-performance fibers.展开更多
Compared to the well-studied two-dimensional(2D)ferroelectricity,the appearance of 2D antiferroelectricity is much rarer,where local dipoles from the nonequivalent sublattices within 2D monolayers are oppositely orien...Compared to the well-studied two-dimensional(2D)ferroelectricity,the appearance of 2D antiferroelectricity is much rarer,where local dipoles from the nonequivalent sublattices within 2D monolayers are oppositely oriented.Using NbOCl_(2) monolayer with competing ferroelectric(FE)and antiferroelectric(AFE)phases as a 2D material platform,we demonstrate the emergence of intrinsic antiferroelectricity in NbOCl_(2) monolayer under experimentally accessible shear strain,along with new functionality associated with electric field-induced AFE-to-FE phase transition.Specifically,the complex configuration space accommodating FE and AFE phases,polarization switching kinetics,and finite temperature thermodynamic properties of 2D NbOCl_(2) are all accurately predicted by large-scale molecular dynamics simulations based on deep learning interatomic potential model.Moreover,room temperature stable antiferroelectricity with low polarization switching barrier and one-dimensional collinear polarization arrangement is predicted in shear-deformed NbOCl_(2) monolayer.The transition from AFE to FE phase in 2D NbOCl_(2) can be triggered by a low critical electric field,leading to a double polarization–electric(P–E)loop with small hysteresis.A new type of optoelectronic device composed of AFE-NbOCl_(2) is proposed,enabling electric“writing”and nonlinear optical“reading”logical operation with fast operation speed and low power consumption.展开更多
The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing speed of vehicles have led to a substantial rise in energy consumption and growing concern over environmental pollution.Beyond the promotion of new energy vehicle...The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing speed of vehicles have led to a substantial rise in energy consumption and growing concern over environmental pollution.Beyond the promotion of new energy vehicles,reducing aerodynamic drag remains a critical strategy for improving energy efficiency and lowering emissions.This study investigates the influence of key geometric parameters on the aerodynamic drag of vehicles.A parametric vehicle model was developed,and computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations were conducted to analyse variations in the drag coefficient(C_(d))and pressure distribution across different design configurations.The results reveal that the optimal aerodynamic performance—characterized by a minimized drag coefficient—is achieved with the following parameter settings:engine hood angle(α)of 15°,windshield angle(β)of 25°,rear window angle(γ)of 40°,rear upwards tail lift angle(θ)of 10°,ground clearance(d)of 100 mm,and side edge angle(s)of 5°.These findings offer valuable guidance for the aerodynamic optimization of vehicle body design and contribute to strategies aimed at energy conservation and emission reduction in the automotive sector.展开更多
Computational fluid dynamics(CFD) simulations are adopted to investigate rectangular microchannel flows with various periodic micro-structured wall by introducing velocity slip boundary condition at low Reynolds num...Computational fluid dynamics(CFD) simulations are adopted to investigate rectangular microchannel flows with various periodic micro-structured wall by introducing velocity slip boundary condition at low Reynolds number. The purpose of the current study is to numerically find out the effects of periodic micro-structured wall on the flow resistance in rectangular microchannel with the different spacings between microridges ranging from 15 to 60 pm. The simulative results indicate that pressure drop with different spacing between microridges increases linearly with flow velocity and decreases monotonically with slip velocity; Pressure drop reduction also increases with the spacing between microridges at the same condition of slip velocity and flow velocity. The results of numerical simulation are compared with theoretical predictions and experimental results in the literatures. It is found that there is qualitative agreement between them.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the antibacterial potential of bioactive compounds from Persicaria hydropiper(L.)(P.hydropiper)against bacterial virulence proteins through molecular docking(MD)and experimental validation.Method...Objective To evaluate the antibacterial potential of bioactive compounds from Persicaria hydropiper(L.)(P.hydropiper)against bacterial virulence proteins through molecular docking(MD)and experimental validation.Methods Six bioactive compounds from P.hydropiper were investigated:catechin(CAT1),hyperin(HYP1),ombuin(OMB1),pinosylvin(PSV1),quercetin 3-sulfate(QSF1),and scutellarein(SCR1).Their binding affinities and potential binding pockets were assessed through MD against four bacterial target proteins with Protein Data Bank identifiers(PDB IDs):topoisomerase IV from Escherichia coli(E.coli)(PDB ID:3FV5),Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)gyrase ATPase binding domain(PDB ID:3U2K),CviR from Chromobacterium violaceum(C.violaceum)(PDB ID:3QP1),and glycosyl hydrolase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa(P.aeruginosa)(PDB ID:5BX9).Molecular dynamics simulations(MDS)were performed on the most promising compound-protein complexes for 50 nanoseconds(ns).Drug-likeness was evaluated using Lipinski's Rule of Five(RO5),followed by absorption,distribution,metabolism,excretion,and toxicity(ADMET)analysis using SwissADME and pkCSM web servers.Antibacterial activity was evaluated through disc diffusion assays,testing both individual compounds and combinations with conventional antibiotics[cefotaxime(CTX1,30μg/disc),ceftazidime(CAZ1,30μg/disc),and piperacillin(PIP1,100μg/disc)].Results MD revealed strong binding affinity(ranging from-9.3 to-5.9 kcal/mol)for all compounds,with CAT1 showing exceptional binding to 3QP1(-9.3 kcal/mol)and 5BX9(-8.4 kcal/mol).MDS confirmed the stability of CAT1-protein complexes with binding free energies of-84.71 kJ/mol(5BX9-CAT1)and-95.59 kJ/mol(3QP1-CAT1).Five compounds(CAT1,SCR1,PSV1,OMB1,and QSF1)complied with Lipinski's RO5 and showed favorable ADMET profiles.All compounds were non-carcinogenic,with CAT1 classified in the lowest toxicity class(VI).In antibacterial assays,CAT1 demonstrated significant activity against both gram-positive bacteria[Streptococcus pneumoniae(S.pneumoniae),S.aureus,and Bacillus cereus(B.cereus)][zone diameter of inhibition(ZDI):10-22 mm]and gram-negative bacteria[Acinetobacter baumannii(A.baumannii),E.coli,and P.aeruginosa](ZDI:14-27 mm).Synergistic effects were observed when CAT1 was combined with antibiotics and the growth inhibitory indices(GII)was 0.69-1.00.Conclusion P.hydropiper bioactive compounds,particularly CAT1,show promising antibacterial potential through multiple mechanisms,including direct inhibition of bacterial virulence proteins and synergistic activity with conventional antibiotics.The favorable pharmacological properties and low toxicity profiles support their potential development as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections.展开更多
Eutectic high entropy alloys are noted for their excellent castability and comprehensive mechanical properties.The excellent mechanical properties are closely related to the activation and evolution of deformation mec...Eutectic high entropy alloys are noted for their excellent castability and comprehensive mechanical properties.The excellent mechanical properties are closely related to the activation and evolution of deformation mechanisms at the atomic scale.In this work,AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy is taken as the research object.The mechanical behaviors and deformation mechanisms of the FCC and B2 single crystals with different orientations and the FCC/B2 composites with K-S orientation relationship during nanoindentation processes are systematically studied by molecular dynamics simulations.The results show that the mechanical behaviors of FCC single crystals are significantly orientation-dependent,meanwhile,the indentation force of[110]single crystal is the lowest at the elastic-plastic transition point,and that for[100]single crystal is the lowest in plastic deformation stage.Compared with FCC,the stress for B2 single crystals at the elastic-plastic transition point is higher.However,more deformation systems such as stacking faults,twins and dislocation loops are activated in FCC single crystal during the plastic deformation process,resulting in higher indentation force.For composites,the flow stress increases with the increase of B2 phase thickness during the initial stage of deformation.When indenter penetrates heterogeneous interface,the significantly increased deformation system in FCC phase leads to a significant increase in indentation force.The mechanical behaviors and deformation mechanisms depend on the component single crystal.When the thickness of the component layer is less than 15 nm,the heterogeneous interfaces fail to prevent the dislocation slip and improve the indentation force.The results will enrich the plastic deformation mechanisms of multi-principal eutectic alloys and provide guidance for the design of nanocrystalline metallic materials.展开更多
Increasing evidence showed that histone deacetylase 6(HDAC6)dysfunction is directly associated with the onset and progression of various diseases,especially cancers,making the development of HDAC6-targeted anti-tumor ...Increasing evidence showed that histone deacetylase 6(HDAC6)dysfunction is directly associated with the onset and progression of various diseases,especially cancers,making the development of HDAC6-targeted anti-tumor agents a research hotspot.In this study,artificial intelligence(AI)technology and molecular simulation strategies were fully integrated to construct an efficient and precise drug screening pipeline,which combined Voting strategy based on compound-protein interaction(CPI)prediction models,cascade molecular docking,and molecular dynamic(MD)simulations.The biological potential of the screened compounds was further evaluated through enzymatic and cellular activity assays.Among the identified compounds,Cmpd.18 exhibited more potent HDAC6 enzyme inhibitory activity(IC_(50)=5.41 nM)than that of tubastatin A(TubA)(IC_(50)=15.11 nM),along with a favorable subtype selectivity profile(selectivity index z 117.23 for HDAC1),which was further verified by the Western blot analysis.Additionally,Cmpd.18 induced G2/M phase arrest and promoted apoptosis in HCT-116 cells,exerting desirable antiproliferative activity(IC_(50)=2.59 mM).Furthermore,based on long-term MD simulation trajectory,the key residues facilitating Cmpd.18's binding were identified by decomposition free energy analysis,thereby elucidating its binding mechanism.Moreover,the representative conformation analysis also indicated that Cmpd.18 could stably bind to the active pocket in an effective conformation,thus demonstrating the potential for in-depth research of the 2-(2-phenoxyethyl)pyridazin-3(2H)-one scaffold.展开更多
复杂地形风电场流动具有强烈的非定常现象和多尺度特征,其准确模拟是风资源精细化评估的难点。为兼顾宏观中尺度大气环流和微观非定常流动细节,该文结合中尺度气象研究与预报(weather research and forecasting,WRF)模式和微尺度计算流...复杂地形风电场流动具有强烈的非定常现象和多尺度特征,其准确模拟是风资源精细化评估的难点。为兼顾宏观中尺度大气环流和微观非定常流动细节,该文结合中尺度气象研究与预报(weather research and forecasting,WRF)模式和微尺度计算流体动力学(computational fluid dynamics,CFD)技术,构建一套WRF-CFD模式耦合的复杂地形风电场非定常仿真方法。以国际经典案例Askervein山和Bolund岛为验证对象,研究复杂地形流场中平均风速和湍流强度的分布特征,并简要分析复杂地形中风力机布置策略。结果表明,基于WRF-CFD模式的数值模拟结果与实验观测值有较好的一致性,且优于中尺度数值模拟结果,在选取的特征点位置,风速绝对误差均在2 m/s以内。结果可为风力机的设计、布局、载荷评估及风电场运行控制提供一定参考。展开更多
Using molecular dynamics methods,simulations of collision cascades in polycrystalline tungsten(W)have been conducted in this study,including different primary-knock-on atom(PKA)directions,grain sizes,and PKA energies ...Using molecular dynamics methods,simulations of collision cascades in polycrystalline tungsten(W)have been conducted in this study,including different primary-knock-on atom(PKA)directions,grain sizes,and PKA energies between 1 keV and 150 keV.The results indicate that a smaller grain size leads to more defects forming in grain boundary regions during cascade processes.The impact of high-energy PKA may cause a certain degree of distortion of the grain boundaries,which has a higher probability in systems with smaller grain sizes and becomes more pronounced as the PKA energy increases.The direction of PKA can affect the formation and diffusion pathways of defects.When the PKA direction is perpendicular to the grain boundary,defects preferentially form near the grain boundary regions;by contrast,defects are more inclined to form in the interior of the grains.These results are of great significance for comprehending the changes in the performance of polycrystalline W under the high-energy fusion environments and can provide theoretical guidance for further optimization and application of W-based plasma materials.展开更多
Explorations into new electrolytes have highlighted the critical impact of solvation structure on battery performance,Classical molecular dynamics(CMD)using semi-empirical force fields has become an essential tool for...Explorations into new electrolytes have highlighted the critical impact of solvation structure on battery performance,Classical molecular dynamics(CMD)using semi-empirical force fields has become an essential tool for simulating solvation structures.However,mainstream force fields often lack accuracy in describing strong ion-solvent interactions,causing disparities between CMD simulations and experimental observations.Although some empirical methods have been employed in some of the studies to address this issue,their effectiveness has been limited.Our CMD research,supported by quantum chemical calculations and experimental data,reveals that the solvation structure is influenced not only by the charge model but also by the polarization description.Previous empirical approaches that focused solely on adjusting ion-solvent interaction strengths overlooked the importance of polarization effects.Building on this insight,we propose integrating the Drude polarization model into mainstream force fields and verify its feasibility in carbonate,ether,and nitrile electrolytes.Our experimental results demonstrate that this approach significantly enhances the accuracy of CMD-simulated solvation structures.This work is expected to provide a more reliable CMD method for electrolyte design,shielding researchers from the pitfalls of erroneous simulation outcomes.展开更多
The performance and efficiency of hydraulic excavators heavily depend on the design and optimization of their working devices.The working device,which consists of the boom,arm,and bucket,plays a crucial role in determ...The performance and efficiency of hydraulic excavators heavily depend on the design and optimization of their working devices.The working device,which consists of the boom,arm,and bucket,plays a crucial role in determining the machine's digging capacity,stability,and overall operational efficiency.This paper presents a comprehensive study on the dynamics simulation and optimization of hydraulic excavator working devices.The paper outlines the fundamental principles of dynamic modeling,incorporating multi-body dynamics and hydraulic system analysis.It further explores various simulation techniques to evaluate the performance of the working device under varying operational conditions,including load and hydraulic system effects.The study also addresses performance optimization,focusing on multi-objective optimization methods that balance multiple factors such as energy efficiency,speed,and load capacity.Additionally,the paper discusses key factors influencing performance,such as mechanical design,material properties,and operational conditions.The results of the dynamic simulations and optimization analyses demonstrate potential improvements in operational efficiency and system stability,providing a valuable framework for the design and enhancement of hydraulic excavator working devices.展开更多
Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glass-ceramics containing BaF_(2) nanocrystals have high potential as spectral conversion materials for organic solar cells.However,it is difficult to realize the efficient design of BaF_(2...Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glass-ceramics containing BaF_(2) nanocrystals have high potential as spectral conversion materials for organic solar cells.However,it is difficult to realize the efficient design of BaF_(2):Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glass and to vividly observe the glass microstructure in experiment through traditional trial-and-error glass preparation method.BaF_(2):Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glassceramics with high transparency,and high photoluminescence(PL)performance were predicted,designed and prepared via molecular dynamics(MD)simulation method.By MD simulation prediction,self-organized nanocrystallization was realized to inhibit the abnormal growth of nanocrystals due to[AlO_(4)]tetrahedra formed in the fluoride-oxide interface.The introduction of NaF reduces the effective phonon energy of the glass because Na+will prompt Al^(3+)to migrate from the fluoride phase to the silicate phase and interface.The local environment of Eu^(2+)is optimized by predicting the doping concentration of EuF_(3) and 2 mol%EuF3 is the best concentration in this work.Glass-ceramics sample GC2Eu as spectral conversion layer was successfully applied on organic solar cells to obtain more available visible phonons with a high photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE).This work confirms the guidance of molecular dynamics simulation methods for fluorosilicate glasses design.展开更多
In the production process of silicone sealant,mineral oil is used to replace methyl silicone oil plasticizer in silicone sealant to reduce costs and increase efficiency.However,the silicone sealant content in mineral ...In the production process of silicone sealant,mineral oil is used to replace methyl silicone oil plasticizer in silicone sealant to reduce costs and increase efficiency.However,the silicone sealant content in mineral oil is prone to premature aging,which significantly reduces the mechanical properties of the silicone sealant and severely affects its service life.At the same time,there are few reports on the simulation research of the performance of silicone sealant.In this study,three mixed system models of crosslinking silicone sealant/plasticizer are constructed by the molecular dynamics simulationmethod,and the effect of three influencing factors,namely,crosslinking degree of silicone sealant,plasticizer content and external temperature on the mechanical properties of silicone sealant system is analyzed.The results show that at room temperature,the mechanical properties of the silicone sealant system are enhanced with the increase of its crosslinking degree;At a high crosslinking degree,with the increase of plasticizer content,themechanical properties of the silicone sealant system show an overall decreasing trend.When the methyl silicone oil in the range of 20%,themechanical properties of the silicone sealant appeared tobe a small degree of enhancement;As the temperature increases,the doped mineral oil mechanical properties of silicone sealant declined significantly,while doped with methyl silicone oil silicone sealant and doped with double-ended vinyl silicone oil silicone sealant mechanical properties have better heat resistance.It will provide scientific theoretical guidance for improving and predicting the mechanical properties of silicone sealant.展开更多
The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-population balance equations (PBE) coupled model is employed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a gas-slurry internal loop reactor with external slurry circulation. The pred...The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-population balance equations (PBE) coupled model is employed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a gas-slurry internal loop reactor with external slurry circulation. The predicted radial profiles of local gas holdup and bubble diameter are in good agreement with the corresponding experimental data. The spatio-temporal velocity profile of the gas phase reveals that the upward movement of gas is slowed down and the residence time of gas is prolonged by the downward momentum of the slurry, introduction of the external slurry can greatly improve the uniformity of gas holdup distribution in the reactor, especially in the downcomer-tube action region. Moreover, the interaction between the downward slurry and upward gas can lead to small bubble size and high interfacial area as well as good mass and heat transfer. The above results suggest the function of external slurry circulation for the internal loop reactor and would be helpful for optimizing the design and scale up of reactors.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22473105 and 22341302).
文摘This study uses all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the dislocation propagation, stress transmission, and mechanical properties in poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) fibers under uniaxial tension. The results indicate that the dislocation propagates and the stress transfers not only along the fiber axis but also between adjacent molecular chains through hydrogen bonds, demonstrating their influence on the yield behavior. As the degree of polymerization increases, breakage of covalent bonds and interchain slippage contribute to the yield of fibers together. This work provides theoretical guidance for the design and manufacturing of high-performance fibers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.11574244 for G.Y.G.)the XJTU Research Fund for AI Science (Grant No.2025YXYC011 for G.Y.G.)the Hong Kong Global STEM Professorship Scheme (for X.C.Z.)。
文摘Compared to the well-studied two-dimensional(2D)ferroelectricity,the appearance of 2D antiferroelectricity is much rarer,where local dipoles from the nonequivalent sublattices within 2D monolayers are oppositely oriented.Using NbOCl_(2) monolayer with competing ferroelectric(FE)and antiferroelectric(AFE)phases as a 2D material platform,we demonstrate the emergence of intrinsic antiferroelectricity in NbOCl_(2) monolayer under experimentally accessible shear strain,along with new functionality associated with electric field-induced AFE-to-FE phase transition.Specifically,the complex configuration space accommodating FE and AFE phases,polarization switching kinetics,and finite temperature thermodynamic properties of 2D NbOCl_(2) are all accurately predicted by large-scale molecular dynamics simulations based on deep learning interatomic potential model.Moreover,room temperature stable antiferroelectricity with low polarization switching barrier and one-dimensional collinear polarization arrangement is predicted in shear-deformed NbOCl_(2) monolayer.The transition from AFE to FE phase in 2D NbOCl_(2) can be triggered by a low critical electric field,leading to a double polarization–electric(P–E)loop with small hysteresis.A new type of optoelectronic device composed of AFE-NbOCl_(2) is proposed,enabling electric“writing”and nonlinear optical“reading”logical operation with fast operation speed and low power consumption.
基金funded by the“Hundred Outstanding Talents”Support Program of Jining University,a provincial-level key project in the field of natural sciences,grant number 2023ZYRC23Jining Key R&D Program(Soft Science)Project,No.2024JNZC010Shandong Province Key Research and Development Program(Technology-Based Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Innovation Capability Improvement)Project No.2025TSGCCZZB0679.
文摘The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing speed of vehicles have led to a substantial rise in energy consumption and growing concern over environmental pollution.Beyond the promotion of new energy vehicles,reducing aerodynamic drag remains a critical strategy for improving energy efficiency and lowering emissions.This study investigates the influence of key geometric parameters on the aerodynamic drag of vehicles.A parametric vehicle model was developed,and computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations were conducted to analyse variations in the drag coefficient(C_(d))and pressure distribution across different design configurations.The results reveal that the optimal aerodynamic performance—characterized by a minimized drag coefficient—is achieved with the following parameter settings:engine hood angle(α)of 15°,windshield angle(β)of 25°,rear window angle(γ)of 40°,rear upwards tail lift angle(θ)of 10°,ground clearance(d)of 100 mm,and side edge angle(s)of 5°.These findings offer valuable guidance for the aerodynamic optimization of vehicle body design and contribute to strategies aimed at energy conservation and emission reduction in the automotive sector.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50435030)
文摘Computational fluid dynamics(CFD) simulations are adopted to investigate rectangular microchannel flows with various periodic micro-structured wall by introducing velocity slip boundary condition at low Reynolds number. The purpose of the current study is to numerically find out the effects of periodic micro-structured wall on the flow resistance in rectangular microchannel with the different spacings between microridges ranging from 15 to 60 pm. The simulative results indicate that pressure drop with different spacing between microridges increases linearly with flow velocity and decreases monotonically with slip velocity; Pressure drop reduction also increases with the spacing between microridges at the same condition of slip velocity and flow velocity. The results of numerical simulation are compared with theoretical predictions and experimental results in the literatures. It is found that there is qualitative agreement between them.
基金Research Grants of Senior Research Fellowship in favor of first author(Gloak Majumdar)from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR,New Delhi,Government of India)(CSIR-SRF)with Award No.09/1151/(0008)2020-EMR-I.
文摘Objective To evaluate the antibacterial potential of bioactive compounds from Persicaria hydropiper(L.)(P.hydropiper)against bacterial virulence proteins through molecular docking(MD)and experimental validation.Methods Six bioactive compounds from P.hydropiper were investigated:catechin(CAT1),hyperin(HYP1),ombuin(OMB1),pinosylvin(PSV1),quercetin 3-sulfate(QSF1),and scutellarein(SCR1).Their binding affinities and potential binding pockets were assessed through MD against four bacterial target proteins with Protein Data Bank identifiers(PDB IDs):topoisomerase IV from Escherichia coli(E.coli)(PDB ID:3FV5),Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus)gyrase ATPase binding domain(PDB ID:3U2K),CviR from Chromobacterium violaceum(C.violaceum)(PDB ID:3QP1),and glycosyl hydrolase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa(P.aeruginosa)(PDB ID:5BX9).Molecular dynamics simulations(MDS)were performed on the most promising compound-protein complexes for 50 nanoseconds(ns).Drug-likeness was evaluated using Lipinski's Rule of Five(RO5),followed by absorption,distribution,metabolism,excretion,and toxicity(ADMET)analysis using SwissADME and pkCSM web servers.Antibacterial activity was evaluated through disc diffusion assays,testing both individual compounds and combinations with conventional antibiotics[cefotaxime(CTX1,30μg/disc),ceftazidime(CAZ1,30μg/disc),and piperacillin(PIP1,100μg/disc)].Results MD revealed strong binding affinity(ranging from-9.3 to-5.9 kcal/mol)for all compounds,with CAT1 showing exceptional binding to 3QP1(-9.3 kcal/mol)and 5BX9(-8.4 kcal/mol).MDS confirmed the stability of CAT1-protein complexes with binding free energies of-84.71 kJ/mol(5BX9-CAT1)and-95.59 kJ/mol(3QP1-CAT1).Five compounds(CAT1,SCR1,PSV1,OMB1,and QSF1)complied with Lipinski's RO5 and showed favorable ADMET profiles.All compounds were non-carcinogenic,with CAT1 classified in the lowest toxicity class(VI).In antibacterial assays,CAT1 demonstrated significant activity against both gram-positive bacteria[Streptococcus pneumoniae(S.pneumoniae),S.aureus,and Bacillus cereus(B.cereus)][zone diameter of inhibition(ZDI):10-22 mm]and gram-negative bacteria[Acinetobacter baumannii(A.baumannii),E.coli,and P.aeruginosa](ZDI:14-27 mm).Synergistic effects were observed when CAT1 was combined with antibiotics and the growth inhibitory indices(GII)was 0.69-1.00.Conclusion P.hydropiper bioactive compounds,particularly CAT1,show promising antibacterial potential through multiple mechanisms,including direct inhibition of bacterial virulence proteins and synergistic activity with conventional antibiotics.The favorable pharmacological properties and low toxicity profiles support their potential development as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(E2024209052)the Youth Scholars Promotion Plan of North China University of Science and Technology(QNTJ202307).
文摘Eutectic high entropy alloys are noted for their excellent castability and comprehensive mechanical properties.The excellent mechanical properties are closely related to the activation and evolution of deformation mechanisms at the atomic scale.In this work,AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy is taken as the research object.The mechanical behaviors and deformation mechanisms of the FCC and B2 single crystals with different orientations and the FCC/B2 composites with K-S orientation relationship during nanoindentation processes are systematically studied by molecular dynamics simulations.The results show that the mechanical behaviors of FCC single crystals are significantly orientation-dependent,meanwhile,the indentation force of[110]single crystal is the lowest at the elastic-plastic transition point,and that for[100]single crystal is the lowest in plastic deformation stage.Compared with FCC,the stress for B2 single crystals at the elastic-plastic transition point is higher.However,more deformation systems such as stacking faults,twins and dislocation loops are activated in FCC single crystal during the plastic deformation process,resulting in higher indentation force.For composites,the flow stress increases with the increase of B2 phase thickness during the initial stage of deformation.When indenter penetrates heterogeneous interface,the significantly increased deformation system in FCC phase leads to a significant increase in indentation force.The mechanical behaviors and deformation mechanisms depend on the component single crystal.When the thickness of the component layer is less than 15 nm,the heterogeneous interfaces fail to prevent the dislocation slip and improve the indentation force.The results will enrich the plastic deformation mechanisms of multi-principal eutectic alloys and provide guidance for the design of nanocrystalline metallic materials.
基金funded by Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Hebei Province,China(Grant No.:226Z2605G)the Key Project from Hebei Provincial Department of Science and Technology,China(Grant No.:21372601D)+6 种基金Graduate Student Innovation Grant Program of Hebei Medical University,China(Grant No.:XCXZZB202303)Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department,China(Grant Nos.:BJ2025046,and CYZD202501)Program for Young Scientists in the Field of Natural Science of Hebei Medical University,China(Program Nos.:CYCZ2023010,CYCZ2023011,CYQD2021011,CYQD2021015 and CYQD2023012)Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration Project of Hebei Province,China(Project No.:2025427)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:32100771)the Hebei Provincial Medical Science Research Project Plan,China(Project Nos.:20240241 and 20220200)Shijiazhuang Science and Technology Bureau,China(Grant Nos.:241200487A,and 07202204).
文摘Increasing evidence showed that histone deacetylase 6(HDAC6)dysfunction is directly associated with the onset and progression of various diseases,especially cancers,making the development of HDAC6-targeted anti-tumor agents a research hotspot.In this study,artificial intelligence(AI)technology and molecular simulation strategies were fully integrated to construct an efficient and precise drug screening pipeline,which combined Voting strategy based on compound-protein interaction(CPI)prediction models,cascade molecular docking,and molecular dynamic(MD)simulations.The biological potential of the screened compounds was further evaluated through enzymatic and cellular activity assays.Among the identified compounds,Cmpd.18 exhibited more potent HDAC6 enzyme inhibitory activity(IC_(50)=5.41 nM)than that of tubastatin A(TubA)(IC_(50)=15.11 nM),along with a favorable subtype selectivity profile(selectivity index z 117.23 for HDAC1),which was further verified by the Western blot analysis.Additionally,Cmpd.18 induced G2/M phase arrest and promoted apoptosis in HCT-116 cells,exerting desirable antiproliferative activity(IC_(50)=2.59 mM).Furthermore,based on long-term MD simulation trajectory,the key residues facilitating Cmpd.18's binding were identified by decomposition free energy analysis,thereby elucidating its binding mechanism.Moreover,the representative conformation analysis also indicated that Cmpd.18 could stably bind to the active pocket in an effective conformation,thus demonstrating the potential for in-depth research of the 2-(2-phenoxyethyl)pyridazin-3(2H)-one scaffold.
文摘复杂地形风电场流动具有强烈的非定常现象和多尺度特征,其准确模拟是风资源精细化评估的难点。为兼顾宏观中尺度大气环流和微观非定常流动细节,该文结合中尺度气象研究与预报(weather research and forecasting,WRF)模式和微尺度计算流体动力学(computational fluid dynamics,CFD)技术,构建一套WRF-CFD模式耦合的复杂地形风电场非定常仿真方法。以国际经典案例Askervein山和Bolund岛为验证对象,研究复杂地形流场中平均风速和湍流强度的分布特征,并简要分析复杂地形中风力机布置策略。结果表明,基于WRF-CFD模式的数值模拟结果与实验观测值有较好的一致性,且优于中尺度数值模拟结果,在选取的特征点位置,风速绝对误差均在2 m/s以内。结果可为风力机的设计、布局、载荷评估及风电场运行控制提供一定参考。
基金Project supported by the National MCF Energy Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFE0308101)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFB0704000)+1 种基金the Suqian Science and Technology Program(Grant No.K202337)the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.23KJD490001).
文摘Using molecular dynamics methods,simulations of collision cascades in polycrystalline tungsten(W)have been conducted in this study,including different primary-knock-on atom(PKA)directions,grain sizes,and PKA energies between 1 keV and 150 keV.The results indicate that a smaller grain size leads to more defects forming in grain boundary regions during cascade processes.The impact of high-energy PKA may cause a certain degree of distortion of the grain boundaries,which has a higher probability in systems with smaller grain sizes and becomes more pronounced as the PKA energy increases.The direction of PKA can affect the formation and diffusion pathways of defects.When the PKA direction is perpendicular to the grain boundary,defects preferentially form near the grain boundary regions;by contrast,defects are more inclined to form in the interior of the grains.These results are of great significance for comprehending the changes in the performance of polycrystalline W under the high-energy fusion environments and can provide theoretical guidance for further optimization and application of W-based plasma materials.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of State Grid Corporation of China(5419-202199552A-0-5-ZN).
文摘Explorations into new electrolytes have highlighted the critical impact of solvation structure on battery performance,Classical molecular dynamics(CMD)using semi-empirical force fields has become an essential tool for simulating solvation structures.However,mainstream force fields often lack accuracy in describing strong ion-solvent interactions,causing disparities between CMD simulations and experimental observations.Although some empirical methods have been employed in some of the studies to address this issue,their effectiveness has been limited.Our CMD research,supported by quantum chemical calculations and experimental data,reveals that the solvation structure is influenced not only by the charge model but also by the polarization description.Previous empirical approaches that focused solely on adjusting ion-solvent interaction strengths overlooked the importance of polarization effects.Building on this insight,we propose integrating the Drude polarization model into mainstream force fields and verify its feasibility in carbonate,ether,and nitrile electrolytes.Our experimental results demonstrate that this approach significantly enhances the accuracy of CMD-simulated solvation structures.This work is expected to provide a more reliable CMD method for electrolyte design,shielding researchers from the pitfalls of erroneous simulation outcomes.
文摘The performance and efficiency of hydraulic excavators heavily depend on the design and optimization of their working devices.The working device,which consists of the boom,arm,and bucket,plays a crucial role in determining the machine's digging capacity,stability,and overall operational efficiency.This paper presents a comprehensive study on the dynamics simulation and optimization of hydraulic excavator working devices.The paper outlines the fundamental principles of dynamic modeling,incorporating multi-body dynamics and hydraulic system analysis.It further explores various simulation techniques to evaluate the performance of the working device under varying operational conditions,including load and hydraulic system effects.The study also addresses performance optimization,focusing on multi-objective optimization methods that balance multiple factors such as energy efficiency,speed,and load capacity.Additionally,the paper discusses key factors influencing performance,such as mechanical design,material properties,and operational conditions.The results of the dynamic simulations and optimization analyses demonstrate potential improvements in operational efficiency and system stability,providing a valuable framework for the design and enhancement of hydraulic excavator working devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172008,51872255)the Key Research and Development Project of Zhejiang Province(2021C01174)。
文摘Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glass-ceramics containing BaF_(2) nanocrystals have high potential as spectral conversion materials for organic solar cells.However,it is difficult to realize the efficient design of BaF_(2):Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glass and to vividly observe the glass microstructure in experiment through traditional trial-and-error glass preparation method.BaF_(2):Eu^(2+)doped fluorosilicate glassceramics with high transparency,and high photoluminescence(PL)performance were predicted,designed and prepared via molecular dynamics(MD)simulation method.By MD simulation prediction,self-organized nanocrystallization was realized to inhibit the abnormal growth of nanocrystals due to[AlO_(4)]tetrahedra formed in the fluoride-oxide interface.The introduction of NaF reduces the effective phonon energy of the glass because Na+will prompt Al^(3+)to migrate from the fluoride phase to the silicate phase and interface.The local environment of Eu^(2+)is optimized by predicting the doping concentration of EuF_(3) and 2 mol%EuF3 is the best concentration in this work.Glass-ceramics sample GC2Eu as spectral conversion layer was successfully applied on organic solar cells to obtain more available visible phonons with a high photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE).This work confirms the guidance of molecular dynamics simulation methods for fluorosilicate glasses design.
基金supported by The Guangxi Scholarship Fund of Guangxi Education Department(GED),Guangxi Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.Guike AB24010217)the Major Special Project of Guangxi Science and Technology(GrantNo.Guike AA23062020)+1 种基金the Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Project(Grant No.Guike AD20297016)the Guangxi Minzu University Startup Project for Talent Introduction in 2019(Grant No.2019KJQD11).
文摘In the production process of silicone sealant,mineral oil is used to replace methyl silicone oil plasticizer in silicone sealant to reduce costs and increase efficiency.However,the silicone sealant content in mineral oil is prone to premature aging,which significantly reduces the mechanical properties of the silicone sealant and severely affects its service life.At the same time,there are few reports on the simulation research of the performance of silicone sealant.In this study,three mixed system models of crosslinking silicone sealant/plasticizer are constructed by the molecular dynamics simulationmethod,and the effect of three influencing factors,namely,crosslinking degree of silicone sealant,plasticizer content and external temperature on the mechanical properties of silicone sealant system is analyzed.The results show that at room temperature,the mechanical properties of the silicone sealant system are enhanced with the increase of its crosslinking degree;At a high crosslinking degree,with the increase of plasticizer content,themechanical properties of the silicone sealant system show an overall decreasing trend.When the methyl silicone oil in the range of 20%,themechanical properties of the silicone sealant appeared tobe a small degree of enhancement;As the temperature increases,the doped mineral oil mechanical properties of silicone sealant declined significantly,while doped with methyl silicone oil silicone sealant and doped with double-ended vinyl silicone oil silicone sealant mechanical properties have better heat resistance.It will provide scientific theoretical guidance for improving and predicting the mechanical properties of silicone sealant.
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51076043 and 51061130538)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-09-0342)+1 种基金Central Universities(12QN02)111 Project(B12034)
文摘The computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-population balance equations (PBE) coupled model is employed to investigate the hydrodynamics in a gas-slurry internal loop reactor with external slurry circulation. The predicted radial profiles of local gas holdup and bubble diameter are in good agreement with the corresponding experimental data. The spatio-temporal velocity profile of the gas phase reveals that the upward movement of gas is slowed down and the residence time of gas is prolonged by the downward momentum of the slurry, introduction of the external slurry can greatly improve the uniformity of gas holdup distribution in the reactor, especially in the downcomer-tube action region. Moreover, the interaction between the downward slurry and upward gas can lead to small bubble size and high interfacial area as well as good mass and heat transfer. The above results suggest the function of external slurry circulation for the internal loop reactor and would be helpful for optimizing the design and scale up of reactors.