International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Ma...International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials.It is covered by EI Compendex,SCI Expanded,Chemical Abstract,etc.展开更多
The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines(CJNM,ISSN 2095-6975),founded in 2003 and sponsored by China Pharmaceutical University,is a peer-reviewed journal published monthly in print by Science Press and online by Elsev...The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines(CJNM,ISSN 2095-6975),founded in 2003 and sponsored by China Pharmaceutical University,is a peer-reviewed journal published monthly in print by Science Press and online by Elsevier.CJNM is currently indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE),MEDLINE,BIOSIS Previews,BIOSIS Toxicology,CAB Abstracts.展开更多
Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-ba...Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-based solid waste expanding agent.First,the mechanism of directional fracturing blasting by the IESF was analyzed,and the criterion of directional crack initiation was established.On this basis,laboratory experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to systematically evaluate the directional fracturing blasting performance of the IESF.The results indicate that the IESF presents an excellent directional fracturing effect,with average surface undulation differences ranging from 8.1 mm to 22.7 mm on the fracture surfaces.Moreover,during concrete fracturing tests,the stresses and strains in the fracturing direction are measured to be 2.16-3.71 times and 8 times larger than those in the nonfracturing direction,respectively.Finally,the IESF technique was implemented for no-pillar mining with gob-side entry retaining through roof cutting and pressure relief in an underground coal mine.The IESF technique effectively created directional cracks in the roof without causing severe roadway deformation,achieving an average cutting rate and maximum roadway deformation of 94%and 197 mm,respectively.These on-site test results verified its excellent directional rock fracturing performance.The IESF technique,which is safe,efficient,and green,has considerable application prospects in the field of rock mechanics and engineering.展开更多
High-water-cut mature reservoirs typically serve as the“ballast”for ensuring China’s annual crude oil production of 200 million tons.Despite the use of water flooding and chemical methods,over 40%of crude oil remai...High-water-cut mature reservoirs typically serve as the“ballast”for ensuring China’s annual crude oil production of 200 million tons.Despite the use of water flooding and chemical methods,over 40%of crude oil remains unexploited.It is critical to develop efficient revolutionary technologies to further enhance oil recovery(EOR)by a large percentage in high-water-cut mature reservoirs.To address this issue,the potential of vertical remaining oil in Daqing Oilfield is first analyzed from massive monitoring data.Using molecular dynamics simulation to design optimal synthetic routine,a copolymer without flu-orine or silicon is synthesized by modifying vinyl acetate(VAc)with maleic anhydride(MA)and styrene(St),and treated as a supercritical CO_(2)(scCO_(2))thickener.The underlying EOR mechanism of the scCO_(2) thickener is thereafter clarified by high-temperature,high-pressure oil displacement experiments.The EOR effect by thickened scCO_(2) flooding in a typical high-water-cut mature reservoir is predicted,and future technological advancements of the technique are ultimately discussed.Results show that the ver-tical remaining oil enriched in weakly swept zones is a primary target for further EOR in high-water-cut mature reservoirs.The copolymer typically exhibits good solubility,strong dispersion stability,and high thickening effect in scCO_(2).Under an ambient pressure of 10 MPa and a temperature of 50℃,the disso-lution of copolymer at a mass concentration of 0.2%can effectively increase the viscosity of scCO_(2) by 39.4 times.Due to the synergistic effect between expanding vertical swept volume and inhibiting gas channel-ing,crude oil recovery can be further enhanced by 23.1%for a typical high-water-cut mature reservoir when the scCO_(2) viscosity is increased by 50 times.Our understandings demonstrate that the thickened scCO_(2) flooding technology has significant technical advantages in high-water-cut mature reservoirs,with challenges and future development directions in field-scale applications also highlighted.展开更多
Mixed polyanion phosphate Na_(4)Fe_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)P_(2)O_(7)(NFPP)is regarded as the most promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),due to its high structural stability and low-cost environmental frien...Mixed polyanion phosphate Na_(4)Fe_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)P_(2)O_(7)(NFPP)is regarded as the most promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),due to its high structural stability and low-cost environmental friendliness.However,its intrinsic low conductivity and sluggish Na^(+)diffusion restricted the fast-charge and low-temperature sodium storage.Herein,an NFPP composite encapsulated by in-situ pyrolytic carbon and coupled with expanded graphite(NFPP@C/EG)was constructed via a sol-gel method followed by a ballmill procedure.Due to the dual-carbon modified strategy,this NFPP@C/EG only enhanced the electronic conductivity,but also endowed more channels for Na^(+)diffusion.As cathode for SIBs,the optimized NFPP(M-NFPP@C/EG)delivers excellent rate capability(capacity of~80.5 mAh/g at 50 C)and outstanding cycling stability(11000 cycles at 50 C with capacity retention of 89.85%).Additionally,cyclic voltammetry(CV)confirmed that its sodium storage behavior is pseudocapacitance-controlled,with in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)further elucidating improvements in electrode reaction kinetics.At lower temperatures(0℃),M-NFPP@C/EG demonstrated exceptional cycling performance(8800 cycles at 10 C with capacity retention of 95.81%).Moreover,pouch cells also exhibited excellent stability.This research demonstrates the feasibility of a dual carbon modification strategy in enhancing NFPP and proposes a low-cost,high-rate,and ultra-stable cathode material for SIBs.展开更多
For every integer 4≤d≤11,an explicit construction of infinite families of 2d-regular unique-neighbor expanders is presented,which is a generalization of the 6-regular unique-neighbors initially developed by Alon and...For every integer 4≤d≤11,an explicit construction of infinite families of 2d-regular unique-neighbor expanders is presented,which is a generalization of the 6-regular unique-neighbors initially developed by Alon and Capalbo.Additionally,for values of d greater than 11,a sufficient condition is established for employing the same construction method.Our construction method involves the“line product”of large bipartite Ramanujan graphs and a sufficiently good unique-neighbor expander(a small gadget).展开更多
As 2024 comes to an end,the pickup in consumption and robust growth in a range of sectors have bolstered confidence that the Chinese economy is right on track to meet the preset growth rate of around five percent.Bene...As 2024 comes to an end,the pickup in consumption and robust growth in a range of sectors have bolstered confidence that the Chinese economy is right on track to meet the preset growth rate of around five percent.Benefiting from a flurry of consumption-stimulating policies and measures,China’s online retail sales surpassed RMB 14 trillion in the January-November period,a year-on-year increase of 7.4 percent.Imports and exports maintained steady growth,climbing by 4.9 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms.Value-added industrial output also expanded 5.8 percent year-on-year.The volume of express delivery parcels reached a new high of 150 billion and is expected to grow higher still given the new-year festivities ahead.展开更多
On November 3,2025,United Therapeutics Corporation(Nasdaq:UTHR)announced the first clinical xenotransplantation within its EXPAND study,involving transplantation of the UKidney into a patient with end‐stage renal dis...On November 3,2025,United Therapeutics Corporation(Nasdaq:UTHR)announced the first clinical xenotransplantation within its EXPAND study,involving transplantation of the UKidney into a patient with end‐stage renal disease(ESRD)at New York University(NYU)Langone Health.The UKidney is a genetically engineered porcine kidney incorporating 10 gene modifications-6 human gene insertions to enhance immunologic compatibility and 4 porcine gene knockouts to minimize rejection risk and control graft growth[1].In the context of the first xenotransplantation studies,“EXPAND”refers to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA)“expanded access”program,often colloquially known as compassionate use.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly ...0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly prominent.China has implemented and completed several largescale land infilling and excavation projects(Figure 1),which have become the main way to increase land resources and expand construction land.展开更多
Astronomical extreme events or phenomena include black holes as well as nebulae systems that resemble the Milky Way. Meteorological extreme events or phenomena include tornadoes and tropical cyclones. The new high ene...Astronomical extreme events or phenomena include black holes as well as nebulae systems that resemble the Milky Way. Meteorological extreme events or phenomena include tornadoes and tropical cyclones. The new high energy state of matter expanding outwards by spin jets from the two poles of an astronomical black hole, the new high energy state of matter in a funnel-shaped vortex showed a meteorological tornado expanding downwards from a rotated disk of cumulonimbus clouds, the new high energy state of matter in a tropical cyclone and the new high energy state of a nebulae system converging celestial materials are phenomena across disciplines and multiple time-space scales that have not yet been physically explained. In this paper, the theory of orthogonal collision in the rotational contraction continuum is used to unify the understanding of diverse extreme events or phenomena through a single dynamical mechanism, offering insights into natural processes across disciplines. In the field of astronomy, the orthogonal collision of two-beam rotating and contracting particles or stars associated with centripetal forces forms a new high-energy state of matter at the collision point and the new high-energy particles have expanding forces outward to both sides of the collision plane. In the field of meteorology, the orthogonal collision of multiple horizontally rotating and contracting airflows associated with centripetal forces forms a new high energy state of matter at the collision point as well as an updraft force and a downdraft force vertically. The updraft force and downdraft force formed by the collision of anomalous wet airflows in the lower atmosphere can well indicate tornado, thunderstorm and extreme precipitation. The orthogonal collision theory can be applied to explain new states of matter in disciplines from the astronomical scale to the meteorological scale and the Planck scale.展开更多
For the people of Masaka,Kabuga and Muyumbu in Rwanda,the daily commute often takes longer than it should.A stretch of just 10 km along the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road can take half an hour during peak hours.The...For the people of Masaka,Kabuga and Muyumbu in Rwanda,the daily commute often takes longer than it should.A stretch of just 10 km along the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road can take half an hour during peak hours.The narrow two-lane artery,clogged with long-haul trucks from the Rwanda-Tanzania border and commuter traffic,has long tested the patience of drivers and pedestrians alike.In May,a long-awaited announcement finally arrived.Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed plans to expand the road from two lanes to four,adding a 1.2-km flyover at Giporoso-Remera and an underpass to keep tra"c flowing smoothly.The$60.5 million(Rwf86 billion)project will be fully funded by China,a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperation between the two nations.For many residents,it signals the end of years of lost time and daily frustration.展开更多
Yu Lay Trading(Yu Lay Marble Development Co.,Ltd.),based in Taiwan,was founded by Liu Hsiao-Ting(Emma Liu’s parents).Initially focused on the stone industry,Yu Lay’s business has gradually expanded into areas such a...Yu Lay Trading(Yu Lay Marble Development Co.,Ltd.),based in Taiwan,was founded by Liu Hsiao-Ting(Emma Liu’s parents).Initially focused on the stone industry,Yu Lay’s business has gradually expanded into areas such as confectionery and snacks,achieving notable success along the way.As the new manager of Yu Lay Trading,Emma Liu is ready to take on the responsibilities once held by her parents.With a strong emphasis on innovation,she aims to infuse Yu Lay’s operations and lead the company toward an even brighter and more promising future.展开更多
International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Ma...International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials.It is covered by EI Compendex,SCI Expanded,Chemical Abstract,etc.展开更多
International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Ma...International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials.It is covered by EI Compendex,SCI Expanded,Chemical Abstract,etc.展开更多
The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe.During this period,China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened,especially in the fields of infrastr...The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe.During this period,China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened,especially in the fields of infrastructure construction,mineral resource development,and agriculture.The two sides have maintained a high degree of political mutual trust and have cooperated closely in international affairs.Cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts have expanded,and both nations continue to work together to further deepen their partnership.展开更多
The 19th century saw significant advancements in thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases,with J.C.Maxwell and L.E.Boltzmann playing key roles in the development of statistical physics through their work on the ...The 19th century saw significant advancements in thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases,with J.C.Maxwell and L.E.Boltzmann playing key roles in the development of statistical physics through their work on the distribution of single-particle states.At the beginning of the 20th century,J.W.Gibbs established modern equilibrium statistical physics based on the statistical distribution of system microstates and the concept of ensembles.Subsequently,statistical physics expanded into the quantum and nonequilibrium domains.展开更多
Severe segregation and poor rheological properties in crumb rubber(CR)modified asphalt(CRMT)were addressed by investigating the performance improvement effect of organic expanded vermiculite(OEV)as a comodifier,while ...Severe segregation and poor rheological properties in crumb rubber(CR)modified asphalt(CRMT)were addressed by investigating the performance improvement effect of organic expanded vermiculite(OEV)as a comodifier,while the modification mechanism of the resulting asphalt was also elucidated.Vermiculite was thermally treated and chemically modified to enhance its interaction with the asphalt matrix and CR,improving dispersion and interfacial properties.CR/OEV/furfural extract oil(OIL)composite modified asphalt(COMT)was prepared in this study.The compatibility and microscopic mechanism of modified asphalt were characterized by dynamic shear rheological test,multiple stress creep recovery(MSCR)test,BBR test,thermal segregation test,fluorescent scanning test,infrared spectroscopy,and gel permeation chromatography.Rheological tests showed that the modified asphalt exhibited improved high-temperature stability,with increased G*/sin(δ)values,and better low-temperature flexibility.Storage stability tests showed a reduced softening point difference,indicating enhanced homogeneity and reduced segregation.Microscopic analysis revealed that OEV effectively optimized the microstructure of the composite system by promoting the uniform dispersion of CR within the asphalt matrix.Furthermore,the macromolecular weight of COMT was increased by 31.9%,molecular weight analysis confirmed a higher proportion of large molecular weight fractions,contributing to enhanced rheological properties and compatibility.These findings demonstrated that OEV significantly improved the performance and durability of CRMT,providing a promising approach for sustainable road construction.展开更多
Countries from the Global South strengthen ties,showcase innovation and expand cooperation at the eighth CIIE Ahuge crowd gathered at the Ugandan Pavilion in the National Exhibition Hall of the eighth China Internatio...Countries from the Global South strengthen ties,showcase innovation and expand cooperation at the eighth CIIE Ahuge crowd gathered at the Ugandan Pavilion in the National Exhibition Hall of the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)in Shanghai on the morning of 6 November,as performers danced to the passionate beats of African drums.展开更多
Purpose:This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors and Margaret Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness.The theory was employed t...Purpose:This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors and Margaret Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness.The theory was employed to explore and describe the structure and meaning of these survivors’experiences and identities.Methods:Twenty-two participants were interviewed using a qualitative approach.The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim.Data analysis was conducted using NVivo 14 software to identify recurring patterns within the data.Results:Three core themes emerged:(1)Encountering Selfhood-Otherhood in the survivorship journey,(2)navigating the rhythms of change,and(3)living the paradox of order and disorder.These themes reflect the unique and paradoxical rhythm of life as a breast cancer survivor,integrating these experiences conceptually.Conclusions:This study illuminates how Nigerian breast cancer survivors construct the patterns of meaning of their experiences by shifting the focus from solely evidence-based interventions to a deeper exploration of lived experience,cultural narratives,and expanding consciousness.Through compassionate and insightful nursing interactions,women can explore their evolving identities,foster resilience,and redefine their lives in meaningful and fulfilling ways within their unique contexts.Implications for Cancer Survivors:Greater attention is required to address the emotional,temporal,and economic dimensions of breast cancer survivorship in Nigeria.Nurses play a crucial role in helping survivors find meaning in their experiences,recognizing that order and disorder in life are integral to expanding consciousness.Survivors should be empowered to identify their patterns of living and leverage their strengths in navigating the survivorship journey and finding meaning in their lives.展开更多
Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distin...Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distinguished by their high output complexity and expansive response space,offer a promising alternative to conventional electronic counterparts.For practical authentications,the expansion of optical PUF keys usually involves intricate spatial or spectral shaping of excitation light using bulky external apparatus,which largely hinders the applications of optical PUFs.Here,we report a plasmonic PUF system based on heterogeneous nanostructures.The template-assisted shadow deposition technique was employed to adjust the morphological diversity of densely packed metal nanoparticles in individual PUFs.Transmission images were processed via a hash algorithm,and the generated PUF keys with a scalable capacity from 2875 to 243401 exhibit excellent uniqueness,randomness,and reproducibility.Furthermore,the wavelength and the polarization state of the excitation light are harnessed as two distinct expanding strategies,offering the potential for multiscenario applications via a single PUF.Overall,our reported plasmonic PUFs operated with the multidimensional expanding strategy are envisaged to serve as easy-to-integrate,easy-to-use systems and promise efficacy across a broad spectrum of applications,from anticounterfeiting to data encryption and authentication.展开更多
文摘International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials.It is covered by EI Compendex,SCI Expanded,Chemical Abstract,etc.
文摘The Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines(CJNM,ISSN 2095-6975),founded in 2003 and sponsored by China Pharmaceutical University,is a peer-reviewed journal published monthly in print by Science Press and online by Elsevier.CJNM is currently indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE),MEDLINE,BIOSIS Previews,BIOSIS Toxicology,CAB Abstracts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52404155)State Key Laboratory of Mining Disaster Prevention and Control(Shandong University of Science and Technology)+1 种基金Ministry of Education(Grant No.JMDPC202402)supported by the opening project of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Beijing Institute of Technology).The opening project number is KFJJ24-20M.
文摘Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-based solid waste expanding agent.First,the mechanism of directional fracturing blasting by the IESF was analyzed,and the criterion of directional crack initiation was established.On this basis,laboratory experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to systematically evaluate the directional fracturing blasting performance of the IESF.The results indicate that the IESF presents an excellent directional fracturing effect,with average surface undulation differences ranging from 8.1 mm to 22.7 mm on the fracture surfaces.Moreover,during concrete fracturing tests,the stresses and strains in the fracturing direction are measured to be 2.16-3.71 times and 8 times larger than those in the nonfracturing direction,respectively.Finally,the IESF technique was implemented for no-pillar mining with gob-side entry retaining through roof cutting and pressure relief in an underground coal mine.The IESF technique effectively created directional cracks in the roof without causing severe roadway deformation,achieving an average cutting rate and maximum roadway deformation of 94%and 197 mm,respectively.These on-site test results verified its excellent directional rock fracturing performance.The IESF technique,which is safe,efficient,and green,has considerable application prospects in the field of rock mechanics and engineering.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22B6005,52174043,52474035)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(3242019)the China National Petroleum Corporation(CNPC)Innovation Foundation(2022DQ02-0208 and 2024DQ02-0114).
文摘High-water-cut mature reservoirs typically serve as the“ballast”for ensuring China’s annual crude oil production of 200 million tons.Despite the use of water flooding and chemical methods,over 40%of crude oil remains unexploited.It is critical to develop efficient revolutionary technologies to further enhance oil recovery(EOR)by a large percentage in high-water-cut mature reservoirs.To address this issue,the potential of vertical remaining oil in Daqing Oilfield is first analyzed from massive monitoring data.Using molecular dynamics simulation to design optimal synthetic routine,a copolymer without flu-orine or silicon is synthesized by modifying vinyl acetate(VAc)with maleic anhydride(MA)and styrene(St),and treated as a supercritical CO_(2)(scCO_(2))thickener.The underlying EOR mechanism of the scCO_(2) thickener is thereafter clarified by high-temperature,high-pressure oil displacement experiments.The EOR effect by thickened scCO_(2) flooding in a typical high-water-cut mature reservoir is predicted,and future technological advancements of the technique are ultimately discussed.Results show that the ver-tical remaining oil enriched in weakly swept zones is a primary target for further EOR in high-water-cut mature reservoirs.The copolymer typically exhibits good solubility,strong dispersion stability,and high thickening effect in scCO_(2).Under an ambient pressure of 10 MPa and a temperature of 50℃,the disso-lution of copolymer at a mass concentration of 0.2%can effectively increase the viscosity of scCO_(2) by 39.4 times.Due to the synergistic effect between expanding vertical swept volume and inhibiting gas channel-ing,crude oil recovery can be further enhanced by 23.1%for a typical high-water-cut mature reservoir when the scCO_(2) viscosity is increased by 50 times.Our understandings demonstrate that the thickened scCO_(2) flooding technology has significant technical advantages in high-water-cut mature reservoirs,with challenges and future development directions in field-scale applications also highlighted.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB2502000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A20332,51771076,U21A200970,52301266)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou(No.2024A04J3332)。
文摘Mixed polyanion phosphate Na_(4)Fe_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)P_(2)O_(7)(NFPP)is regarded as the most promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),due to its high structural stability and low-cost environmental friendliness.However,its intrinsic low conductivity and sluggish Na^(+)diffusion restricted the fast-charge and low-temperature sodium storage.Herein,an NFPP composite encapsulated by in-situ pyrolytic carbon and coupled with expanded graphite(NFPP@C/EG)was constructed via a sol-gel method followed by a ballmill procedure.Due to the dual-carbon modified strategy,this NFPP@C/EG only enhanced the electronic conductivity,but also endowed more channels for Na^(+)diffusion.As cathode for SIBs,the optimized NFPP(M-NFPP@C/EG)delivers excellent rate capability(capacity of~80.5 mAh/g at 50 C)and outstanding cycling stability(11000 cycles at 50 C with capacity retention of 89.85%).Additionally,cyclic voltammetry(CV)confirmed that its sodium storage behavior is pseudocapacitance-controlled,with in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)further elucidating improvements in electrode reaction kinetics.At lower temperatures(0℃),M-NFPP@C/EG demonstrated exceptional cycling performance(8800 cycles at 10 C with capacity retention of 95.81%).Moreover,pouch cells also exhibited excellent stability.This research demonstrates the feasibility of a dual carbon modification strategy in enhancing NFPP and proposes a low-cost,high-rate,and ultra-stable cathode material for SIBs.
文摘For every integer 4≤d≤11,an explicit construction of infinite families of 2d-regular unique-neighbor expanders is presented,which is a generalization of the 6-regular unique-neighbors initially developed by Alon and Capalbo.Additionally,for values of d greater than 11,a sufficient condition is established for employing the same construction method.Our construction method involves the“line product”of large bipartite Ramanujan graphs and a sufficiently good unique-neighbor expander(a small gadget).
文摘As 2024 comes to an end,the pickup in consumption and robust growth in a range of sectors have bolstered confidence that the Chinese economy is right on track to meet the preset growth rate of around five percent.Benefiting from a flurry of consumption-stimulating policies and measures,China’s online retail sales surpassed RMB 14 trillion in the January-November period,a year-on-year increase of 7.4 percent.Imports and exports maintained steady growth,climbing by 4.9 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms.Value-added industrial output also expanded 5.8 percent year-on-year.The volume of express delivery parcels reached a new high of 150 billion and is expected to grow higher still given the new-year festivities ahead.
文摘On November 3,2025,United Therapeutics Corporation(Nasdaq:UTHR)announced the first clinical xenotransplantation within its EXPAND study,involving transplantation of the UKidney into a patient with end‐stage renal disease(ESRD)at New York University(NYU)Langone Health.The UKidney is a genetically engineered porcine kidney incorporating 10 gene modifications-6 human gene insertions to enhance immunologic compatibility and 4 porcine gene knockouts to minimize rejection risk and control graft growth[1].In the context of the first xenotransplantation studies,“EXPAND”refers to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA)“expanded access”program,often colloquially known as compassionate use.
基金funded by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2024SFYBXM-669)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42271078)。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly prominent.China has implemented and completed several largescale land infilling and excavation projects(Figure 1),which have become the main way to increase land resources and expand construction land.
文摘Astronomical extreme events or phenomena include black holes as well as nebulae systems that resemble the Milky Way. Meteorological extreme events or phenomena include tornadoes and tropical cyclones. The new high energy state of matter expanding outwards by spin jets from the two poles of an astronomical black hole, the new high energy state of matter in a funnel-shaped vortex showed a meteorological tornado expanding downwards from a rotated disk of cumulonimbus clouds, the new high energy state of matter in a tropical cyclone and the new high energy state of a nebulae system converging celestial materials are phenomena across disciplines and multiple time-space scales that have not yet been physically explained. In this paper, the theory of orthogonal collision in the rotational contraction continuum is used to unify the understanding of diverse extreme events or phenomena through a single dynamical mechanism, offering insights into natural processes across disciplines. In the field of astronomy, the orthogonal collision of two-beam rotating and contracting particles or stars associated with centripetal forces forms a new high-energy state of matter at the collision point and the new high-energy particles have expanding forces outward to both sides of the collision plane. In the field of meteorology, the orthogonal collision of multiple horizontally rotating and contracting airflows associated with centripetal forces forms a new high energy state of matter at the collision point as well as an updraft force and a downdraft force vertically. The updraft force and downdraft force formed by the collision of anomalous wet airflows in the lower atmosphere can well indicate tornado, thunderstorm and extreme precipitation. The orthogonal collision theory can be applied to explain new states of matter in disciplines from the astronomical scale to the meteorological scale and the Planck scale.
文摘For the people of Masaka,Kabuga and Muyumbu in Rwanda,the daily commute often takes longer than it should.A stretch of just 10 km along the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road can take half an hour during peak hours.The narrow two-lane artery,clogged with long-haul trucks from the Rwanda-Tanzania border and commuter traffic,has long tested the patience of drivers and pedestrians alike.In May,a long-awaited announcement finally arrived.Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed plans to expand the road from two lanes to four,adding a 1.2-km flyover at Giporoso-Remera and an underpass to keep tra"c flowing smoothly.The$60.5 million(Rwf86 billion)project will be fully funded by China,a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperation between the two nations.For many residents,it signals the end of years of lost time and daily frustration.
文摘Yu Lay Trading(Yu Lay Marble Development Co.,Ltd.),based in Taiwan,was founded by Liu Hsiao-Ting(Emma Liu’s parents).Initially focused on the stone industry,Yu Lay’s business has gradually expanded into areas such as confectionery and snacks,achieving notable success along the way.As the new manager of Yu Lay Trading,Emma Liu is ready to take on the responsibilities once held by her parents.With a strong emphasis on innovation,she aims to infuse Yu Lay’s operations and lead the company toward an even brighter and more promising future.
文摘International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials.It is covered by EI Compendex,SCI Expanded,Chemical Abstract,etc.
文摘International Journal of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles(and occasional invited reviews)in the fields of Minerals,Metallurgy and Materials.It is covered by EI Compendex,SCI Expanded,Chemical Abstract,etc.
文摘The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe.During this period,China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened,especially in the fields of infrastructure construction,mineral resource development,and agriculture.The two sides have maintained a high degree of political mutual trust and have cooperated closely in international affairs.Cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts have expanded,and both nations continue to work together to further deepen their partnership.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12135003,12122402,and 12475033)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFE0109000)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘The 19th century saw significant advancements in thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases,with J.C.Maxwell and L.E.Boltzmann playing key roles in the development of statistical physics through their work on the distribution of single-particle states.At the beginning of the 20th century,J.W.Gibbs established modern equilibrium statistical physics based on the statistical distribution of system microstates and the concept of ensembles.Subsequently,statistical physics expanded into the quantum and nonequilibrium domains.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFF0510200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52478438,52174237)+2 种基金Excellent Early Career Scientists form Germany(GZ1717)Science and Technology Project of Changsha-Outstanding Innovative Youth(kq2406007)Practice Innovation and Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program for Postgraduate of Changsha University of Science&Technology(CLSJCX24006).
文摘Severe segregation and poor rheological properties in crumb rubber(CR)modified asphalt(CRMT)were addressed by investigating the performance improvement effect of organic expanded vermiculite(OEV)as a comodifier,while the modification mechanism of the resulting asphalt was also elucidated.Vermiculite was thermally treated and chemically modified to enhance its interaction with the asphalt matrix and CR,improving dispersion and interfacial properties.CR/OEV/furfural extract oil(OIL)composite modified asphalt(COMT)was prepared in this study.The compatibility and microscopic mechanism of modified asphalt were characterized by dynamic shear rheological test,multiple stress creep recovery(MSCR)test,BBR test,thermal segregation test,fluorescent scanning test,infrared spectroscopy,and gel permeation chromatography.Rheological tests showed that the modified asphalt exhibited improved high-temperature stability,with increased G*/sin(δ)values,and better low-temperature flexibility.Storage stability tests showed a reduced softening point difference,indicating enhanced homogeneity and reduced segregation.Microscopic analysis revealed that OEV effectively optimized the microstructure of the composite system by promoting the uniform dispersion of CR within the asphalt matrix.Furthermore,the macromolecular weight of COMT was increased by 31.9%,molecular weight analysis confirmed a higher proportion of large molecular weight fractions,contributing to enhanced rheological properties and compatibility.These findings demonstrated that OEV significantly improved the performance and durability of CRMT,providing a promising approach for sustainable road construction.
文摘Countries from the Global South strengthen ties,showcase innovation and expand cooperation at the eighth CIIE Ahuge crowd gathered at the Ugandan Pavilion in the National Exhibition Hall of the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)in Shanghai on the morning of 6 November,as performers danced to the passionate beats of African drums.
文摘Purpose:This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors and Margaret Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness.The theory was employed to explore and describe the structure and meaning of these survivors’experiences and identities.Methods:Twenty-two participants were interviewed using a qualitative approach.The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim.Data analysis was conducted using NVivo 14 software to identify recurring patterns within the data.Results:Three core themes emerged:(1)Encountering Selfhood-Otherhood in the survivorship journey,(2)navigating the rhythms of change,and(3)living the paradox of order and disorder.These themes reflect the unique and paradoxical rhythm of life as a breast cancer survivor,integrating these experiences conceptually.Conclusions:This study illuminates how Nigerian breast cancer survivors construct the patterns of meaning of their experiences by shifting the focus from solely evidence-based interventions to a deeper exploration of lived experience,cultural narratives,and expanding consciousness.Through compassionate and insightful nursing interactions,women can explore their evolving identities,foster resilience,and redefine their lives in meaningful and fulfilling ways within their unique contexts.Implications for Cancer Survivors:Greater attention is required to address the emotional,temporal,and economic dimensions of breast cancer survivorship in Nigeria.Nurses play a crucial role in helping survivors find meaning in their experiences,recognizing that order and disorder in life are integral to expanding consciousness.Survivors should be empowered to identify their patterns of living and leverage their strengths in navigating the survivorship journey and finding meaning in their lives.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62422503,62105080,22004016,and U22A2093)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation Regional Joint Fund(Grant Nos.2023A1515011944,2020B1515130006,and 2021B515120056)+1 种基金the Talent Recruitment Project of Guangdong(Grant No.2021QN02X179)the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.JCYJ20220531095604009 and RCYX20221008092907027).
文摘Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distinguished by their high output complexity and expansive response space,offer a promising alternative to conventional electronic counterparts.For practical authentications,the expansion of optical PUF keys usually involves intricate spatial or spectral shaping of excitation light using bulky external apparatus,which largely hinders the applications of optical PUFs.Here,we report a plasmonic PUF system based on heterogeneous nanostructures.The template-assisted shadow deposition technique was employed to adjust the morphological diversity of densely packed metal nanoparticles in individual PUFs.Transmission images were processed via a hash algorithm,and the generated PUF keys with a scalable capacity from 2875 to 243401 exhibit excellent uniqueness,randomness,and reproducibility.Furthermore,the wavelength and the polarization state of the excitation light are harnessed as two distinct expanding strategies,offering the potential for multiscenario applications via a single PUF.Overall,our reported plasmonic PUFs operated with the multidimensional expanding strategy are envisaged to serve as easy-to-integrate,easy-to-use systems and promise efficacy across a broad spectrum of applications,from anticounterfeiting to data encryption and authentication.
