The limited ion/electron transport kinetics and insufficient crystalline stability of TiNb_(2)O_(7)(TNO)present significant challenges to the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with fastchargin...The limited ion/electron transport kinetics and insufficient crystalline stability of TiNb_(2)O_(7)(TNO)present significant challenges to the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with fastcharging capabilities and long cycle life.Here we propose a dual-modification strategy combining Ndoped carbon(NC)coating and Co^(2+)/W^(6+)doping,which not only enhances ionic and electronic conductivity but also effectively regulates volume expansion during electrochemical cycling.Upon Li+ion insertion,a significant reduction in the unit cell expansion coefficient of doped TNO is observed,from 7.48%(pristine TNO)to 5.37%(with 3%W^(6+)doping)and 4.65%(with 3%Co^(2+)doping),alo ng with lowered lattice distortion and improved uniformity in internal strain release.Density functional theory(DFT)simulation demonstrates that Co^(2+)and W^(6+)ions preferentially substitute Ti^(4+)sites in the TNO crystal,leading to the improved electronic conductivity by narrowing the bandgap.Moreover,Co^(2+)doping creates lower electron density and wider Li+ion transport channels than W^(6+)doping.The optimized 3Co-TNO@NC anode delivers a remarkable power density of 11.0 kW kg^(-1)at 20 C while maintaining a high reversible capacity of 150.9 mAh g^(-1)at 10 C after 2000 cycles.It also exhibits excellent compatibility in full cells,paired well with LiFePO_(4)(137.9 mAh g^(-1)after 2000 cycles)and Ni-rich LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)(130.9 mAh g^(-1)after 500cycles)cathodes at 5 C,highlighting its potential as a high-safety,low-strain anode material for highpower LIBs.展开更多
Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries with mild aqueous electrolytes are one of the most promising systems for large-scale energy storage as a result of their inherent safety,low cost,environmental-friendliness,and acceptab...Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries with mild aqueous electrolytes are one of the most promising systems for large-scale energy storage as a result of their inherent safety,low cost,environmental-friendliness,and acceptable energy density.However,zinc metal anodes always suffer from unwanted dendrite growth,leading to low Coulombic efficiency and poor cycle stability and during the repeated plating/stripping processes,which substantially restrict their further development and application.To solve these critical issues,a lot of research works have been dedicated to overcoming the drawbacks associated with zinc metal anodes.In this overview,the working mechanisms and existing issues of the zinc metal anodes are first briefly outlined.Moreover,we look into the ongoing processes of the different strategies for achieving highly stable and dendrite-free zinc metal anodes,including crystal engineering,structural engineering,coating engineering,electrolyte engineering,and separator engineering.Finally,some challenges being faced and prospects in this field are provided,together with guiding significant research directions in the future.展开更多
The Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering is the official journal of The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China and published by the Chemical Industry Press Co.,Ltd.The aim of the journal is to develop t...The Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering is the official journal of The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China and published by the Chemical Industry Press Co.,Ltd.The aim of the journal is to develop the international exchange of scientific and technical information in the field of chemical engineering.Submission of Papers All papers will be submitted on line.展开更多
In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change,declining crop resilience,and hidden hunger,it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both the nutritional quali...In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change,declining crop resilience,and hidden hunger,it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both the nutritional quality and stress tolerance of crops.Synthetic metabolic engineering presents innovative strategies for the precision modification and de novo design of metabolic pathways.This approach generally encompasses three essential steps:identifying key metabolites through metabolomics,integrating multi-omics technologies to investigate the synthesis and regulation of these metabolites,and utilizing gene editing or de novo design to modify crop metabolic pathways associated with desirable agronomic traits.This review underscores the vital role of plant metabolite diversity in enhancing crop nutritional quality and stress resilience.Integrated multi-omics analyses facilitate the metabolic engineering by identifying key genes,transporters,and transcription factors that regulate metabolite biosynthesis.Precision modification strategies employ genome editing tools to reprogram endogenous metabolic networks,while de novo design reconstructs metabolic pathways through the introduction of exogenous biological elements—thereby both approaches enable the targeted enhancement of desired traits.These strategies have been effectively implemented in major food crops.However,simultaneously enhancing nutritional quality and stress resilience remains challenging due to inherent trade-offs and resource competition in distinct metabolic pathways within plants.Future research should integrate AI-driven predictive models with multi-omics datasets to decipher dynamic metabolic homeostasis and engineer climate-smart crops that maximize yield while preserving quality and environmental adaptability.展开更多
A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synth...A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synthetic metabolic engineering offers a method to modify and redesign metabolic pathways to increase the nutritional value of crops.We summarize recent advances in the biofortification of key nutrients including provitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin B9,iron,zinc,anthocyanins,flavonoids,and unsaturated fatty acids.We discuss the potential of multi-gene stacking,gene editing,enzyme engineering,and artificial intelligence in synthetic metabolic engineering.We propose future research directions and potential solutions centered on leveraging AI-driven systems biology,precision gene editing,enzyme engineering,agrobacterium-mediated genotype-independent transformation,and modular metabolic engineering strategies to develop next-generation nutritionally enhanced super crops and transform global food systems.展开更多
Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF)and photosynthetic carbon fixation underpin food production and climate mitigation,yet natural systems are constrained by oxygen sensitivity,high energy demand,and inefficient catalyst...Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF)and photosynthetic carbon fixation underpin food production and climate mitigation,yet natural systems are constrained by oxygen sensitivity,high energy demand,and inefficient catalysts.This review synthesizes advances that recast these processes as engineering targets and proposes a conceptual roadmap that bridges synthetic symbioses with the synthetic biology of enzymes and pathways.For BNF,progress spans cross-kingdom strategies—from refactoring nif gene sets and targeting nitrogenase assembly to eukaryotic organelles,to engineering plant-associated diazotrophs,rhizosphere control circuits,and emerging nodule-like microenvironments.For carbon assimilation,new-to-nature CO_(2)-fixation modules and photorespiratory bypasses illustrate how pathway redesign and alternative carboxylases can circumvent key Calvin–Benson–Bassham limitations,and expanding photosynthetic light capture offers additional leverage.Across these domains,we extract common design principles:(i)nitrogenase output is increasingly governed by carbon/energy supply and electron delivery as much as by oxygen protection;(ii)robust function requires compartment-aware enzyme–chassis coordination,substrate channeling,and dynamic regulation using sensors and control circuits;and(iii)scalable implementation may benefit from distributing metabolic labor across engineered consortia rather than forcing all functions into a single host.We discuss enabling technologies—including AI-guided protein design and directed evolution,cell-free prototyping,chassis toolkits,and materials/bioelectrochemical interfaces—that can accelerate design–build–test–learn cycles and reduce barriers to deployment.Together,these insights define a path toward integrated nitrogen and carbon fixation systems for low-emission agriculture and biomanufacturing.展开更多
Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim ...Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim to offer a platform for the rapid dissemination of signifi cant,novel,and high-impact research in the fi elds of agricultural product processing science,technology,engineering,and nutrition.Additionally,supplemental issues are curated and published to facilitate in-depth discussions on special topics.展开更多
Development of high performance,flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators(PENGs)is critical for advancing self-powered sensing and microelectronic applications.In this study,a hydrogen-bond substitute strategy was employe...Development of high performance,flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators(PENGs)is critical for advancing self-powered sensing and microelectronic applications.In this study,a hydrogen-bond substitute strategy was employed to fabricate a multi-layer PENG based on a cellulose/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)blend film matrix,incorporating multi-phase BCZT(0.1BaZr_(0.2)Ti_(0.8)O_(3)-0.9Ba_(0.7)Ca_(0.3)TiO_(3))ceramic fillers.Structural characterization via SEM and TEM revealed that an intricate hydrogen-bond network facilitated the uniform dispersion of ceramic fillers within the composite film’s sub-layers.In order to study the effect of filler distribution on piezoelectric performance,the single-and double-layer composite films with varying BCZT configurations were produced and evaluated.The results demonstrated that double-layer PENGs exhibit significantly enhanced electrical output compared to their single-layer counterparts,with the D-L_(3)H_(7) configuration achieving an open circuit voltage(V_(OC))of 23.13 V and a short circuit current(I_(SC))of 8.32μA.This enhancement is attributed to increased inter-layer interfaces,which effectively suppressed charge injection and migration,leading to improved charge density.Additionally,the presence of sharp tipped hexagonal tetragonal phase nanoparticles induced an electric field enhancement effect,further optimizing performance.展开更多
《系统工程与电子技术(英文)》(《Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics》)是由中国航天科工防御技术研究院、中国宇航学会、中国系统工程学会和北京航天情报与信息研究所联合主办的学术期刊,创刊于1990年,现为双月刊。本刊...《系统工程与电子技术(英文)》(《Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics》)是由中国航天科工防御技术研究院、中国宇航学会、中国系统工程学会和北京航天情报与信息研究所联合主办的学术期刊,创刊于1990年,现为双月刊。本刊栏目主要包括:电子技术,防御电子技术,系统工程,控制理论与实践等。投稿要求如下:1.投稿时请作者提供本单位保密部门出具的保密审查证明,证明不涉及国家秘密和内部敏感信息。切勿投寄涉密稿件,否则后果自负。展开更多
In alignment with the proposal of the Chinese Academy of En‐gineering(CAE)and its flagship journal Engineering,to promote the“ENGINEERING”brand of CAE journals,the journal Fron‐tiers of Information Technology&...In alignment with the proposal of the Chinese Academy of En‐gineering(CAE)and its flagship journal Engineering,to promote the“ENGINEERING”brand of CAE journals,the journal Fron‐tiers of Information Technology&Electronic Engineering will be renamed ENGINEERING Information Technology&Electronic Engineering(abbreviated as EITEE)starting January 2026.This issue marks the inaugural use of the new name.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanicalengineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanicalengineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientificand Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
基金support from the BRICS STI Framework Programme(No.52261145703)National Research Foundation+2 种基金Singapore under Award No.NRF-CRP24-2020-0002the Italy-Singapore Science and Technology Cooperation(Grant No.R23101R040)the use of computing resources at the A*STAR Computational Centre and National Supercomputer Centre,Singapore。
文摘The limited ion/electron transport kinetics and insufficient crystalline stability of TiNb_(2)O_(7)(TNO)present significant challenges to the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with fastcharging capabilities and long cycle life.Here we propose a dual-modification strategy combining Ndoped carbon(NC)coating and Co^(2+)/W^(6+)doping,which not only enhances ionic and electronic conductivity but also effectively regulates volume expansion during electrochemical cycling.Upon Li+ion insertion,a significant reduction in the unit cell expansion coefficient of doped TNO is observed,from 7.48%(pristine TNO)to 5.37%(with 3%W^(6+)doping)and 4.65%(with 3%Co^(2+)doping),alo ng with lowered lattice distortion and improved uniformity in internal strain release.Density functional theory(DFT)simulation demonstrates that Co^(2+)and W^(6+)ions preferentially substitute Ti^(4+)sites in the TNO crystal,leading to the improved electronic conductivity by narrowing the bandgap.Moreover,Co^(2+)doping creates lower electron density and wider Li+ion transport channels than W^(6+)doping.The optimized 3Co-TNO@NC anode delivers a remarkable power density of 11.0 kW kg^(-1)at 20 C while maintaining a high reversible capacity of 150.9 mAh g^(-1)at 10 C after 2000 cycles.It also exhibits excellent compatibility in full cells,paired well with LiFePO_(4)(137.9 mAh g^(-1)after 2000 cycles)and Ni-rich LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)(130.9 mAh g^(-1)after 500cycles)cathodes at 5 C,highlighting its potential as a high-safety,low-strain anode material for highpower LIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1802256,21975283,21773118,21875107)the Key Research and Development Program in Jiangsu Province(BE2018122)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20191343)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2022QN1088)the General Research Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Coal-based Greenhouse Gas Control and Utilization(2022KF03).
文摘Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries with mild aqueous electrolytes are one of the most promising systems for large-scale energy storage as a result of their inherent safety,low cost,environmental-friendliness,and acceptable energy density.However,zinc metal anodes always suffer from unwanted dendrite growth,leading to low Coulombic efficiency and poor cycle stability and during the repeated plating/stripping processes,which substantially restrict their further development and application.To solve these critical issues,a lot of research works have been dedicated to overcoming the drawbacks associated with zinc metal anodes.In this overview,the working mechanisms and existing issues of the zinc metal anodes are first briefly outlined.Moreover,we look into the ongoing processes of the different strategies for achieving highly stable and dendrite-free zinc metal anodes,including crystal engineering,structural engineering,coating engineering,electrolyte engineering,and separator engineering.Finally,some challenges being faced and prospects in this field are provided,together with guiding significant research directions in the future.
文摘The Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering is the official journal of The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China and published by the Chemical Industry Press Co.,Ltd.The aim of the journal is to develop the international exchange of scientific and technical information in the field of chemical engineering.Submission of Papers All papers will be submitted on line.
基金supported by the Project of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (SKJC-JYRC-2024-26)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32460072)+4 种基金Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (323RC421)the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund (ZDYF2022XDNY144)the Hainan Provincial Academician Innovation Platform Project (HDYSZX-202004)the Collaborative Innovation Center of Nanfan and High-Efficiency Tropical Agriculture, Hainan University (XTCX2022NYB06)Hainan Postdoctoral Research Grant Project
文摘In light of the pressing global challenges of climate change,declining crop resilience,and hidden hunger,it is imperative to overcome the limitations of conventional crop breeding to enhance both the nutritional quality and stress tolerance of crops.Synthetic metabolic engineering presents innovative strategies for the precision modification and de novo design of metabolic pathways.This approach generally encompasses three essential steps:identifying key metabolites through metabolomics,integrating multi-omics technologies to investigate the synthesis and regulation of these metabolites,and utilizing gene editing or de novo design to modify crop metabolic pathways associated with desirable agronomic traits.This review underscores the vital role of plant metabolite diversity in enhancing crop nutritional quality and stress resilience.Integrated multi-omics analyses facilitate the metabolic engineering by identifying key genes,transporters,and transcription factors that regulate metabolite biosynthesis.Precision modification strategies employ genome editing tools to reprogram endogenous metabolic networks,while de novo design reconstructs metabolic pathways through the introduction of exogenous biological elements—thereby both approaches enable the targeted enhancement of desired traits.These strategies have been effectively implemented in major food crops.However,simultaneously enhancing nutritional quality and stress resilience remains challenging due to inherent trade-offs and resource competition in distinct metabolic pathways within plants.Future research should integrate AI-driven predictive models with multi-omics datasets to decipher dynamic metabolic homeostasis and engineer climate-smart crops that maximize yield while preserving quality and environmental adaptability.
基金supported by grants from the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(GKAA24206023)the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD04077)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272120)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFF1000800)the Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Precise Breeding of Future Crops Major Project(FCBRCE-202502,FCBRCE-202504).
文摘A growing global population and the increasing prevalence of diet-related health issues such as“hidden hunger”,obesity,hypertension,and diabetes necessitate a fundamental rethinking of crop design and breeding.Synthetic metabolic engineering offers a method to modify and redesign metabolic pathways to increase the nutritional value of crops.We summarize recent advances in the biofortification of key nutrients including provitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin B9,iron,zinc,anthocyanins,flavonoids,and unsaturated fatty acids.We discuss the potential of multi-gene stacking,gene editing,enzyme engineering,and artificial intelligence in synthetic metabolic engineering.We propose future research directions and potential solutions centered on leveraging AI-driven systems biology,precision gene editing,enzyme engineering,agrobacterium-mediated genotype-independent transformation,and modular metabolic engineering strategies to develop next-generation nutritionally enhanced super crops and transform global food systems.
基金supported by the funds of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2019YFA0904700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32471477)to Cheng Qi.
文摘Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF)and photosynthetic carbon fixation underpin food production and climate mitigation,yet natural systems are constrained by oxygen sensitivity,high energy demand,and inefficient catalysts.This review synthesizes advances that recast these processes as engineering targets and proposes a conceptual roadmap that bridges synthetic symbioses with the synthetic biology of enzymes and pathways.For BNF,progress spans cross-kingdom strategies—from refactoring nif gene sets and targeting nitrogenase assembly to eukaryotic organelles,to engineering plant-associated diazotrophs,rhizosphere control circuits,and emerging nodule-like microenvironments.For carbon assimilation,new-to-nature CO_(2)-fixation modules and photorespiratory bypasses illustrate how pathway redesign and alternative carboxylases can circumvent key Calvin–Benson–Bassham limitations,and expanding photosynthetic light capture offers additional leverage.Across these domains,we extract common design principles:(i)nitrogenase output is increasingly governed by carbon/energy supply and electron delivery as much as by oxygen protection;(ii)robust function requires compartment-aware enzyme–chassis coordination,substrate channeling,and dynamic regulation using sensors and control circuits;and(iii)scalable implementation may benefit from distributing metabolic labor across engineered consortia rather than forcing all functions into a single host.We discuss enabling technologies—including AI-guided protein design and directed evolution,cell-free prototyping,chassis toolkits,and materials/bioelectrochemical interfaces—that can accelerate design–build–test–learn cycles and reduce barriers to deployment.Together,these insights define a path toward integrated nitrogen and carbon fixation systems for low-emission agriculture and biomanufacturing.
文摘Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim to offer a platform for the rapid dissemination of signifi cant,novel,and high-impact research in the fi elds of agricultural product processing science,technology,engineering,and nutrition.Additionally,supplemental issues are curated and published to facilitate in-depth discussions on special topics.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52472132)Opening Project of Engineering Research Center of Eco-friendly Polymeric Materials,Ministry of Education(EFP-KF2403)Innovation Service Capability Support Plan of Xianyang(Science and Technology Innovation Talents)。
文摘Development of high performance,flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators(PENGs)is critical for advancing self-powered sensing and microelectronic applications.In this study,a hydrogen-bond substitute strategy was employed to fabricate a multi-layer PENG based on a cellulose/polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF)blend film matrix,incorporating multi-phase BCZT(0.1BaZr_(0.2)Ti_(0.8)O_(3)-0.9Ba_(0.7)Ca_(0.3)TiO_(3))ceramic fillers.Structural characterization via SEM and TEM revealed that an intricate hydrogen-bond network facilitated the uniform dispersion of ceramic fillers within the composite film’s sub-layers.In order to study the effect of filler distribution on piezoelectric performance,the single-and double-layer composite films with varying BCZT configurations were produced and evaluated.The results demonstrated that double-layer PENGs exhibit significantly enhanced electrical output compared to their single-layer counterparts,with the D-L_(3)H_(7) configuration achieving an open circuit voltage(V_(OC))of 23.13 V and a short circuit current(I_(SC))of 8.32μA.This enhancement is attributed to increased inter-layer interfaces,which effectively suppressed charge injection and migration,leading to improved charge density.Additionally,the presence of sharp tipped hexagonal tetragonal phase nanoparticles induced an electric field enhancement effect,further optimizing performance.
文摘《系统工程与电子技术(英文)》(《Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics》)是由中国航天科工防御技术研究院、中国宇航学会、中国系统工程学会和北京航天情报与信息研究所联合主办的学术期刊,创刊于1990年,现为双月刊。本刊栏目主要包括:电子技术,防御电子技术,系统工程,控制理论与实践等。投稿要求如下:1.投稿时请作者提供本单位保密部门出具的保密审查证明,证明不涉及国家秘密和内部敏感信息。切勿投寄涉密稿件,否则后果自负。
文摘In alignment with the proposal of the Chinese Academy of En‐gineering(CAE)and its flagship journal Engineering,to promote the“ENGINEERING”brand of CAE journals,the journal Fron‐tiers of Information Technology&Electronic Engineering will be renamed ENGINEERING Information Technology&Electronic Engineering(abbreviated as EITEE)starting January 2026.This issue marks the inaugural use of the new name.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanicalengineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the“Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)”by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the“Source Journal for Chinese Scientificand Technical Papers and Citations”by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC)since 2013and the“China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE”by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
