Nonwovens are fiber materials which are based on nonwoven technologies. For the complexity and randomness of nonwovens morphologic structures, it is difficult to express them effectively using classical method. Fracta...Nonwovens are fiber materials which are based on nonwoven technologies. For the complexity and randomness of nonwovens morphologic structures, it is difficult to express them effectively using classical method. Fractal geometry gives us a new idea and a powerful tool to study on irregularity of geometric objects. Therefore, we studied on the pore size, pore shape, pore size distribution and fiber orientation distribution of real nonwovens using fractal geometry combined with computer image analysis to evaluate nonwovens’ morphologic structures.展开更多
Renewable energy-driven water electrolysis is considered as an environmentally friendly hydrogen(H2)production technology.Replacing the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)with the urea oxidation reaction(UOR)is a more effe...Renewable energy-driven water electrolysis is considered as an environmentally friendly hydrogen(H2)production technology.Replacing the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)with the urea oxidation reaction(UOR)is a more effective way to improve the energy efficiency of H2 generation.Herein,a highly effi-cient 2D NiFeMo-based UOR catalyst and 1D NiFeMo-based HER catalyst are prepared by adjusting the concentration of MoO_(4)^(-).The MoO_(4)^(-)can serve as the key regulator to adjust the balance between the electrolytic dissociation(α)of the reactants and the supersaturation(S)to modulate the morphological and electronic structure.The prepared 2D NiFeMo nanosheet UOR catalyst and 1D NiFeMo nanorod HER catalyst can achieve a current density of 100 mA cm^(−2)at a potential of 1.36 and 0.062 V,respectively.In a HER/UOR system,a cell voltage of 1.58 V is needed to achieve a current density of 100 mA cm^(−2).The HER/UOR system operated stably for over 60 h with 3 times the direct water electrolysis current den-sity.Moreover,the in situ Raman characterization coupled with XPS analysis clarifies that the addition of high-valence Mo can lower the transition energy barrier between the low and high oxidation state of Ni,which in turn lowers the overpotential of UOR.This work provides a novel strategy for synthesizing morphology-dependent electrocatalysts for different catalytic systems.展开更多
The influence of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(NC-PAH)on the formation of carbonaceous mesophase remains enigmatic,despite extensive research on the production of carbonaceous materials from aro...The influence of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(NC-PAH)on the formation of carbonaceous mesophase remains enigmatic,despite extensive research on the production of carbonaceous materials from aromatic-rich oils.Molecular dynamics simulation was used to investigate the variations in pyrolysis behavior between PAH and NC-PAH based on the composition analysis.Through adjusting the content of NC-PAH,the influence of NC-PAH on the thermal stability of slurry oils(SOs)was evaluated by thermogravimetry,viscosity,coke value,and quinoline insoluble(QI).The morphology and structure of mesocarbon microbeads(MCMBs)prepared with SOs were measured by a polarized-light microscope,SEM,XRD,and Raman.Simulation results indicate that NC-PAH possesses much higher reactivity and tends to produce highly condensed solid and coke products.It corresponds to the QI and high viscosity in thermal stability experiments.Therefore,high concentrations of NC-PAH result in nonuniform morphology and disordered structures.In a system with low viscosity and few QIs,SO,which has a low nitrogen content(475 ppm),reacts gently to produce MCMBs with a uniform particle size(10-40μm)and an excellent spherical shape.As NC-PAH content decreases,the crystalline size of graphitization elevates,as evidenced by parallel layers(10.472-11.764)and stack height(3.269-3.701 nm).The graphitization degree becomes worse and nonuniform with the increase of the content of NC-PAH,and the best is 20.58%evaluated by Raman spectra area ratio(AG/Aall).Overall,this work suggests a nitrogen content reference and a controlling technology of nitrogen for the preparation of superior MCMB.展开更多
A morphologically structured model is proposed to describe the batch fermentation of lovastatin according to the growth kinetics of filamentous microorganisms. Three kinds of hyphae are considered in the model: active...A morphologically structured model is proposed to describe the batch fermentation of lovastatin according to the growth kinetics of filamentous microorganisms. Three kinds of hyphae are considered in the model: actively growing hyphae, non-growing hyphae and deactivated hyphae. Furthermore, actively growing hyphae consist of three morphological compartments: apical compartment which gives rise to hyphal tip extension; subapical compartment which is related to hyphal branching; and hyphal compartment which is only responsible for secondary metabolite formation. The kinetics of mycelial growth mechanism is summarized and applied in modeling lovastatin fermentation. A Michaelis-Menten kinetic model with substrate inhibition is proposed for product formation. As expected, the model simulations fit well with experimental data obtained either from a laboratory scale 10L fer-menter or from a pilot-plant scale fermenter.展开更多
Leaf-color mutations are a widely-observed class of mutations, playing an important role in the study of chlorophyll biosynthesis and plant chloroplast structure, function, genetics and development. A naturally-occurr...Leaf-color mutations are a widely-observed class of mutations, playing an important role in the study of chlorophyll biosynthesis and plant chloroplast structure, function, genetics and development. A naturally-occurring leaf-color rice mutant, Baihuaidao 7, was analyzed. Mutant plants typically exhibited a green-white-green leaf-color progression, but this phenotype was only expressed in the presence of a stress signal induced by mechanical scarification such as transplantation. Prior to the appearance of white ~eaves, mutant plant growth, leaf color, chlorophyll content, and chloroplast ultrastructure appeared to be identical to those of the wild type. After the changeover to white leaf color, an examination of the mutated leaves revealed a decrease in total chlorophyll, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid content, a reduction in the number of chloroplast grana lamella and grana, and a gradual degradation of the thylakoid lamellas. At maturity, the mutant plant was etiolated and dwarfed compared with wild-type plants. Genetic analysis indicated that the leaf mutant character is controlled by a recessive nuclear gene. Genetic mapping of the mutant gene was performed using an F2 population derived from a Baihuaidao 7 ~ Jiangxi 1587 cross. The mutant gene was mapped to rice chromosome 11, positioned between InDel markers L59.2-7 and L64.8-11, which are separated by approximately 740.5 kb. The mutant gene is believed to be a new leaf-color mutant gene in rice, and is tentatively designated as gwgl.展开更多
The effect of pan-milling on morphological structure,processability and properties of PVC was studied throughSEM,FTIR,granulometer,GPC and mechanical properties test in the hope of gaining ease in operation,needless o...The effect of pan-milling on morphological structure,processability and properties of PVC was studied throughSEM,FTIR,granulometer,GPC and mechanical properties test in the hope of gaining ease in operation,needless ofplasticizers,a clean and efficient route for improving the processability of PVC through stress-induced reactions,fulfilling the idea of“plasticizing PVC by itself”.The experimental results show that during pan-milling at ambienttemperature,within 2-3 min,the microcrystalline structure of PVC becomes indistinct,the grain size of PVC is reducedfrom 130-160 μm to 1-50 μm the molecular weight of PVC is slightly decreased,the variation of molecular weightdistribution is indistinct,the plasticizing time and torque at balance drop a great deal from 71-132 s to 31-33 s and from18.2-22.1 Nm to 14.7-18.4 Nm,respectively,the processability of PVC is markedly improved,and the mechanicalproperties get enhanced too.展开更多
Fascinating with high specific capacity and moderate lithiation potential,SnO_(x)-based materials have been intensively investigated as one of the most promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries.However,due to poor cy...Fascinating with high specific capacity and moderate lithiation potential,SnO_(x)-based materials have been intensively investigated as one of the most promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries.However,due to poor cycling stability,sluggish reaction kinetics,and limited electrochemical reaction reversibility,the development of SnO_(x)-based anodes has been hindered.And the current preparation and modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes lack direct and specific illustration.Herein,modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes have been emphasized.Firstly,to provide more direct instructions,the tuning routes of morphological structure for SnO_(x)-based electrodes(including slurry-based and self-supported)have been thoroughly discussed from the preparation perspective.Secondly,according to the properties of SnO_(x)-based anodes,the phase structure design ideas have also been properly classified and organized for addressing chemical reaction kinetics or thermodynamic issues.Finally,for future-oriented studies,new insights into the development and commercialization prospects of SnO_(x)-based anodes are also provided.This review,with comprehensive information on SnO_(x)-based anodes,aims to bring more specific guidance and valuable inspiration for peer researchers who are promoting the application of SnO_(x)-based materials for energy conversion and storage devices.展开更多
Venus flytrap can sense the very small insects that touch its tactile receptors,known as trigger hairs,and thus capture prey to maintain its nutrient demand.However,there are few studies on the trigger hair and its mo...Venus flytrap can sense the very small insects that touch its tactile receptors,known as trigger hairs,and thus capture prey to maintain its nutrient demand.However,there are few studies on the trigger hair and its morphological structure and material properties are not fully understood.In this study,the trigger hair is systematically characterized with the help of diff erent instruments.Results show that trigger hair is a special cantilever beam structure and it has a large longitudinal diameter ratio.Besides,it is composed of a hair lever and a basal podium,and there is a notch near the hair base.The crosssection of the trigger hair is approximately a honeycomb structure,which is composed of many holes.Methods to measure mechanical properties of trigger hair are introduced in this paper.Based on the mechanical tests,trigger hair proved to be a variable stiff ness structure and shows a high sensitivity to the external force.These features can provide supports for the understanding of the high-sensitivity sensing mechanism of trigger hairs from the perspective of structure and material,and off er inspirations for the development of high-performance tactile sensors.展开更多
Polymer-supported ruthenium complexes ■-Phen-Ru-①,■-Phen-Ru-②,■-Phen-Ru-③,■-Phen-Ru-④, ■-Phen-Ru-⑤,■-Phen-Ru-⑥and ■-Phen-Ru-⑦were prepared using aminomethyl polystyrenes of different morphological struct...Polymer-supported ruthenium complexes ■-Phen-Ru-①,■-Phen-Ru-②,■-Phen-Ru-③,■-Phen-Ru-④, ■-Phen-Ru-⑤,■-Phen-Ru-⑥and ■-Phen-Ru-⑦were prepared using aminomethyl polystyrenes of different morphological structures as supports.A variety of alcohols were oxidized efficiently into the corresponding ketones, carboxylic acids or aldehydes with iodosylbenzene (PhIO) catalyzed by aminomethyl polystyrene-supported ruthenium complexes under mild reaction conditions in acetonitrile.The influences of morphological structure...展开更多
The growth of filamentous microorganism is contributed by tip extension and branching. The microscopic growth of filamentous microorganism means the growth process from one or a few spores. In order to describe the mi...The growth of filamentous microorganism is contributed by tip extension and branching. The microscopic growth of filamentous microorganism means the growth process from one or a few spores. In order to describe the microscopic process, a population morphologically structured model is proposed, in which three morphological compartment and their interactions were considered, and the heterogeneity of hyphal growth was included. The model was applied to describe the microscopic growth of Streptomyces tendae and Geotrichum candidum with good agreement. From model prediction, it is concluded that if the number of hyphae is large enough (macroscopic growth), the specific growth rate of filamentous microorganism and the ratio of morphological forms in hyphae will become constant.展开更多
The poly(β-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(d,1-lactide)(PHB/PLA)blend was found to be immiscible,the melting point and the phase crystallinity of PHB were independent of the blend composition.Comparing with plain PHB,the blend...The poly(β-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(d,1-lactide)(PHB/PLA)blend was found to be immiscible,the melting point and the phase crystallinity of PHB were independent of the blend composition.Comparing with plain PHB,the blend exhibited the crystallization change and a certain improvement of the mechanical property.展开更多
Poly(phenylene sulfide amide) (PPSA) has been synthesized by using sulfur as S source which reacts with dichlorobenzamide (DCBA) and alkali in polar organic solvent at the atmospheric pressure. The polymer structures ...Poly(phenylene sulfide amide) (PPSA) has been synthesized by using sulfur as S source which reacts with dichlorobenzamide (DCBA) and alkali in polar organic solvent at the atmospheric pressure. The polymer structures were determined by elemental analysis, FT-IR and H-1-NMR. It is shown that the yielded polymer has linear structure and its structure unit is -p-C6H4-CONH -p-C6H4-S-. The polymer morphology was studied by X-ray diffraction and polarized microscopy. The results show that PPSA is a crystalline polymer and its spherulites are the aggregation of nontwisting lamella or micro-thread structure. Under shearing force, these crystals are dispersed to form micro-fibrillar structure. The decomposition kinetics of PPSA was also studied at different heating rates. The decomposition energy of PPSA is higher than that of PPS.展开更多
The paper was to explore the effect of cryopreservation on DNA integrity and morphological structure of boar sperm, and to explore the protective effect of trehalose and lactose on frozen boar sperm. The morphology, u...The paper was to explore the effect of cryopreservation on DNA integrity and morphological structure of boar sperm, and to explore the protective effect of trehalose and lactose on frozen boar sperm. The morphology, ultrastructure and DNA integrity of sperms were observed by phase contract microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and acridine orange (AO) staining, respectively. The results showed that the normal morphological rate and DNA integrity rate of fro- zen sperms were significantly lower than that of fresh sperms (95.5% and 94.7%, respectively), and the difference between two frozen groups was also significant (P 〈 0.05 ). The normal morphological rates in trehalose group and lactose group were 74.7% and 67.6%, while DNA integrity rates in trehalose group and lactose group were 66.4% and 63.2%, respectively. The common deformations of frozen sperms under SEM were partial or complete fracture between head and neck, swollen neck_ dama=ed aemsome stnJetn~.展开更多
Castor is a cash crop with very wide adaptability in China,and its yield is closely related with its morphological structure.With reference to the research on the relationship between the morphological structure and y...Castor is a cash crop with very wide adaptability in China,and its yield is closely related with its morphological structure.With reference to the research on the relationship between the morphological structure and yield of main cash crops such as rice,wheat and maize,this paper made a review of advances in the research of the relationship between castor variety characteristics,habitat conditions,dry matter distribution,cultivation measures.Finally,it present the research direction,content and route of the relationship between the morphological structure and yield of the castor in the future.展开更多
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the most promising and frequently used semiconductor materials. In-doped nanos- tructure ZnO thin films are grown on p-type gallium nitride substrates by employing the simultaneous rf and ...Zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the most promising and frequently used semiconductor materials. In-doped nanos- tructure ZnO thin films are grown on p-type gallium nitride substrates by employing the simultaneous rf and dc magnetron co-sputtering technique. The effect of In-doping on structural, morphological and electrical properties is studied. The different dopant concentrations are accomplished by varying the direct current power of the In target while keeping the fixed radio frequency power of the ZnO target through the co-sputtering deposition technique by using argon as the sputtering gas at ambient temperature. The structural analysis confirms that all the grown thin films preferentially orientate along the c-axis with the wurtzite hexagonal crystal structure without having any kind of In oxide phases. The presenting Zn, 0 and In elements' chemical compositions are identified with EDX mapping analysis of the deposited thin films and the calculated M ratio has been found to decrease with the increasing In power. The surface topographies of the grown thin films are examined with the atomic force microscope technique. The obtained results reveal that the grown film roughness increases with the In power. The Hall measurements ascertain that all the grown films have n-type conductivity and also the other electrical parameters such as resistivity,mobility and carrier concentration are analyzed.展开更多
The research focuses on the study of anatomical and morphological stalk structure ofsoya interspecific hybrids of the third generation (F3) between (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) and G. soja Sieb. et Zucc. in comparis...The research focuses on the study of anatomical and morphological stalk structure ofsoya interspecific hybrids of the third generation (F3) between (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) and G. soja Sieb. et Zucc. in comparison with parent plant species. The parent plant species and interspecific hybrids were sowed and grew under similar conditions. The similarity of the anatomic structure of stalks of cultivated plants and Glycine soja (wild soya) proves the hypothesis the studied species have the same origin. However, the obtained results show the considerable degree of phylogenetic dissociation between the studied soya species. Interspecific hybrids inherit from G. soja the ability to high intensive growth. The G. soja use in practical selective breeding is of great interest.展开更多
The dynamic rheological measurements have been a preferred approach to the characterization of the structure and properties for multi-component or multi-phase polymer systems,due to its sensitive response to changes o...The dynamic rheological measurements have been a preferred approach to the characterization of the structure and properties for multi-component or multi-phase polymer systems,due to its sensitive response to changes of structure for these heterogeneous polymers.In the present article,recent progresses in the studies on dynamic rheology for heterogeneous polymer systems including polymeric composites filled with inorganic particles,thermo-oxidized polyolefins,phase- separated polymeric blends and functional polymers with the scaling and percolation behavior are reviewed,mainly depending on the results by the authors' group.By means of rheological measurements,not only some new fingerprints responsible for the evolution of morphology and structure concerning these polymer systems are obtained,the corresponding results are also significant for the design and preparation of novel polymer-based composites and functional materials.展开更多
Rheological measurement has been a preferred approach to the characterization of the structure and phase behaviors for multi-component/multi-phase polymer systems, due to its sensitive response to the changes of struc...Rheological measurement has been a preferred approach to the characterization of the structure and phase behaviors for multi-component/multi-phase polymer systems, due to its sensitive response to the changes of structure for these heterogeneous polymers. In the present article, recent progresses in the studies on rheology for heterogeneous polymer systems including phase-separated polymeric blends and block copolymers are reviewed, mainly depending on the results by the authors' research group. By means of rheological measurements, not only some new fingerprints responsible for the evolution of morphology and structure concerning these polymer systems are obtained, also the corresponding results are significant for design and preparation of novel polymeric structural materials and functional materials.展开更多
A TTT diagram for th ie precipitation formed at some intermediate temperatures through cooling from high lemperalure parenl phase in a Cu-27 27Zn-3.73Al allay is established by means of dilatormetric measurement.The m...A TTT diagram for th ie precipitation formed at some intermediate temperatures through cooling from high lemperalure parenl phase in a Cu-27 27Zn-3.73Al allay is established by means of dilatormetric measurement.The morphology and structure of transformation products formed at some intermediate tem peratures isothermally through cooling from high temperature parent phase and up-quenching from DO_(3) parent phase are studied by metallographic.X-ray and electron microscopy analyses.Three regions in the two separate C curves are obtained according to different morphology of precipitate:rod-like a,plate-like bainite and a rods,and bainite plates.Prolonged aging makes bainite plate change gradually into a whose lattice parameters are no different from that of a formed equilibriumly from parent phase.The structure is almost orthorhombic long period structure for bainites formed from B_(2) and DO_(3) parent phase,but monoclinic for martensite from DO_(3).They correspond to the overlapping and separating of(1210)and(2010)diffraction peaks respectively,showing the lower degree of ordering in bainite.展开更多
In this study. we have employed a facile oxalate-assisted hydrothermal approach to tailor the morphology of β-NaYF_4:Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)(NYFEY) powders through the variation of the molar ratio of oxalate ions(O...In this study. we have employed a facile oxalate-assisted hydrothermal approach to tailor the morphology of β-NaYF_4:Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)(NYFEY) powders through the variation of the molar ratio of oxalate ions(Oxa^(2-)) and rare earth ions(RE^(3+)) in the range of 0.5:1.1:1.2:1, 5:1. and 10:1. The obtained results show that the crystallinity, particle size and upconversion luminescence intensity of the as-synthesized NYFEY particles are gradually decreased as the Oxa^(2-):RE^(3+) molar ratio increases from 0.5:1 to 10:1. For the purpose of photoelectrochemical performance evaluation,the as-synthesized NYFEY particles with different morphologies are incorporated into the nanocrystalline TiO2 films to form the multifunctional nano-and sub-micro meter composite photoanodes of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs). A short-circuit current density(Jsc) of 14.26 mA/cm^2 and power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 7.31% are obtained for DSSCs prepared with hexagonal rod-like NYFEY crystals,evidencing an increase of 29.8% compared with DSSCs prepared with only TiO_2 nanoparticles. The demonstrated synthesis approach for tailoring the morphology and size of NYFEY particles and enhancing the performance of DSSCs can also be applied for other types of solar cells.展开更多
文摘Nonwovens are fiber materials which are based on nonwoven technologies. For the complexity and randomness of nonwovens morphologic structures, it is difficult to express them effectively using classical method. Fractal geometry gives us a new idea and a powerful tool to study on irregularity of geometric objects. Therefore, we studied on the pore size, pore shape, pore size distribution and fiber orientation distribution of real nonwovens using fractal geometry combined with computer image analysis to evaluate nonwovens’ morphologic structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22308322)the Science Foundation of Donghai Laboratory(No.DH-2022ZY0010)the R&D Project of State Grid Corporation of China(No.5108-202218280A-2-439-XG).
文摘Renewable energy-driven water electrolysis is considered as an environmentally friendly hydrogen(H2)production technology.Replacing the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)with the urea oxidation reaction(UOR)is a more effective way to improve the energy efficiency of H2 generation.Herein,a highly effi-cient 2D NiFeMo-based UOR catalyst and 1D NiFeMo-based HER catalyst are prepared by adjusting the concentration of MoO_(4)^(-).The MoO_(4)^(-)can serve as the key regulator to adjust the balance between the electrolytic dissociation(α)of the reactants and the supersaturation(S)to modulate the morphological and electronic structure.The prepared 2D NiFeMo nanosheet UOR catalyst and 1D NiFeMo nanorod HER catalyst can achieve a current density of 100 mA cm^(−2)at a potential of 1.36 and 0.062 V,respectively.In a HER/UOR system,a cell voltage of 1.58 V is needed to achieve a current density of 100 mA cm^(−2).The HER/UOR system operated stably for over 60 h with 3 times the direct water electrolysis current den-sity.Moreover,the in situ Raman characterization coupled with XPS analysis clarifies that the addition of high-valence Mo can lower the transition energy barrier between the low and high oxidation state of Ni,which in turn lowers the overpotential of UOR.This work provides a novel strategy for synthesizing morphology-dependent electrocatalysts for different catalytic systems.
基金support of National Natural Science Foundation of P.R.China(22308104).
文摘The influence of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(NC-PAH)on the formation of carbonaceous mesophase remains enigmatic,despite extensive research on the production of carbonaceous materials from aromatic-rich oils.Molecular dynamics simulation was used to investigate the variations in pyrolysis behavior between PAH and NC-PAH based on the composition analysis.Through adjusting the content of NC-PAH,the influence of NC-PAH on the thermal stability of slurry oils(SOs)was evaluated by thermogravimetry,viscosity,coke value,and quinoline insoluble(QI).The morphology and structure of mesocarbon microbeads(MCMBs)prepared with SOs were measured by a polarized-light microscope,SEM,XRD,and Raman.Simulation results indicate that NC-PAH possesses much higher reactivity and tends to produce highly condensed solid and coke products.It corresponds to the QI and high viscosity in thermal stability experiments.Therefore,high concentrations of NC-PAH result in nonuniform morphology and disordered structures.In a system with low viscosity and few QIs,SO,which has a low nitrogen content(475 ppm),reacts gently to produce MCMBs with a uniform particle size(10-40μm)and an excellent spherical shape.As NC-PAH content decreases,the crystalline size of graphitization elevates,as evidenced by parallel layers(10.472-11.764)and stack height(3.269-3.701 nm).The graphitization degree becomes worse and nonuniform with the increase of the content of NC-PAH,and the best is 20.58%evaluated by Raman spectra area ratio(AG/Aall).Overall,this work suggests a nitrogen content reference and a controlling technology of nitrogen for the preparation of superior MCMB.
文摘A morphologically structured model is proposed to describe the batch fermentation of lovastatin according to the growth kinetics of filamentous microorganisms. Three kinds of hyphae are considered in the model: actively growing hyphae, non-growing hyphae and deactivated hyphae. Furthermore, actively growing hyphae consist of three morphological compartments: apical compartment which gives rise to hyphal tip extension; subapical compartment which is related to hyphal branching; and hyphal compartment which is only responsible for secondary metabolite formation. The kinetics of mycelial growth mechanism is summarized and applied in modeling lovastatin fermentation. A Michaelis-Menten kinetic model with substrate inhibition is proposed for product formation. As expected, the model simulations fit well with experimental data obtained either from a laboratory scale 10L fer-menter or from a pilot-plant scale fermenter.
基金supported by the Natural ScienceFoundation of Jiangsu Province of China (Grant No.SBK2010294)an Open Project Program of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Plant Functional Genomics (Grant No. K10001)
文摘Leaf-color mutations are a widely-observed class of mutations, playing an important role in the study of chlorophyll biosynthesis and plant chloroplast structure, function, genetics and development. A naturally-occurring leaf-color rice mutant, Baihuaidao 7, was analyzed. Mutant plants typically exhibited a green-white-green leaf-color progression, but this phenotype was only expressed in the presence of a stress signal induced by mechanical scarification such as transplantation. Prior to the appearance of white ~eaves, mutant plant growth, leaf color, chlorophyll content, and chloroplast ultrastructure appeared to be identical to those of the wild type. After the changeover to white leaf color, an examination of the mutated leaves revealed a decrease in total chlorophyll, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid content, a reduction in the number of chloroplast grana lamella and grana, and a gradual degradation of the thylakoid lamellas. At maturity, the mutant plant was etiolated and dwarfed compared with wild-type plants. Genetic analysis indicated that the leaf mutant character is controlled by a recessive nuclear gene. Genetic mapping of the mutant gene was performed using an F2 population derived from a Baihuaidao 7 ~ Jiangxi 1587 cross. The mutant gene was mapped to rice chromosome 11, positioned between InDel markers L59.2-7 and L64.8-11, which are separated by approximately 740.5 kb. The mutant gene is believed to be a new leaf-color mutant gene in rice, and is tentatively designated as gwgl.
基金Subsidized by the Special Funds for Major State Basic Research Projects of China(Contract/grant number:199064809)
文摘The effect of pan-milling on morphological structure,processability and properties of PVC was studied throughSEM,FTIR,granulometer,GPC and mechanical properties test in the hope of gaining ease in operation,needless ofplasticizers,a clean and efficient route for improving the processability of PVC through stress-induced reactions,fulfilling the idea of“plasticizing PVC by itself”.The experimental results show that during pan-milling at ambienttemperature,within 2-3 min,the microcrystalline structure of PVC becomes indistinct,the grain size of PVC is reducedfrom 130-160 μm to 1-50 μm the molecular weight of PVC is slightly decreased,the variation of molecular weightdistribution is indistinct,the plasticizing time and torque at balance drop a great deal from 71-132 s to 31-33 s and from18.2-22.1 Nm to 14.7-18.4 Nm,respectively,the processability of PVC is markedly improved,and the mechanicalproperties get enhanced too.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071144,51831009 and 51621001)Guangzhou key research and development program(No.202103040001)。
文摘Fascinating with high specific capacity and moderate lithiation potential,SnO_(x)-based materials have been intensively investigated as one of the most promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries.However,due to poor cycling stability,sluggish reaction kinetics,and limited electrochemical reaction reversibility,the development of SnO_(x)-based anodes has been hindered.And the current preparation and modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes lack direct and specific illustration.Herein,modification routes for SnO_(x)-based anodes have been emphasized.Firstly,to provide more direct instructions,the tuning routes of morphological structure for SnO_(x)-based electrodes(including slurry-based and self-supported)have been thoroughly discussed from the preparation perspective.Secondly,according to the properties of SnO_(x)-based anodes,the phase structure design ideas have also been properly classified and organized for addressing chemical reaction kinetics or thermodynamic issues.Finally,for future-oriented studies,new insights into the development and commercialization prospects of SnO_(x)-based anodes are also provided.This review,with comprehensive information on SnO_(x)-based anodes,aims to bring more specific guidance and valuable inspiration for peer researchers who are promoting the application of SnO_(x)-based materials for energy conversion and storage devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant no.52005355]Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China[Grant no.2020M671575]+2 种基金Opening Project of the Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering(Ministry of Education),Jilin University[Grant no.KF20200004]Opening Project of the Key Laboratory of Advanced Robotics of Jiangsu Provience[Grant no.JAR201901]Natural Natural Science Research Project of Higher Education of Jiangsu Province[Grant no.20KJB460007].
文摘Venus flytrap can sense the very small insects that touch its tactile receptors,known as trigger hairs,and thus capture prey to maintain its nutrient demand.However,there are few studies on the trigger hair and its morphological structure and material properties are not fully understood.In this study,the trigger hair is systematically characterized with the help of diff erent instruments.Results show that trigger hair is a special cantilever beam structure and it has a large longitudinal diameter ratio.Besides,it is composed of a hair lever and a basal podium,and there is a notch near the hair base.The crosssection of the trigger hair is approximately a honeycomb structure,which is composed of many holes.Methods to measure mechanical properties of trigger hair are introduced in this paper.Based on the mechanical tests,trigger hair proved to be a variable stiff ness structure and shows a high sensitivity to the external force.These features can provide supports for the understanding of the high-sensitivity sensing mechanism of trigger hairs from the perspective of structure and material,and off er inspirations for the development of high-performance tactile sensors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.20174031 and 20674063)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (No.20050736001).+1 种基金the Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials (Northwest Normal University)Ministry of Education,for financial support.
文摘Polymer-supported ruthenium complexes ■-Phen-Ru-①,■-Phen-Ru-②,■-Phen-Ru-③,■-Phen-Ru-④, ■-Phen-Ru-⑤,■-Phen-Ru-⑥and ■-Phen-Ru-⑦were prepared using aminomethyl polystyrenes of different morphological structures as supports.A variety of alcohols were oxidized efficiently into the corresponding ketones, carboxylic acids or aldehydes with iodosylbenzene (PhIO) catalyzed by aminomethyl polystyrene-supported ruthenium complexes under mild reaction conditions in acetonitrile.The influences of morphological structure...
文摘The growth of filamentous microorganism is contributed by tip extension and branching. The microscopic growth of filamentous microorganism means the growth process from one or a few spores. In order to describe the microscopic process, a population morphologically structured model is proposed, in which three morphological compartment and their interactions were considered, and the heterogeneity of hyphal growth was included. The model was applied to describe the microscopic growth of Streptomyces tendae and Geotrichum candidum with good agreement. From model prediction, it is concluded that if the number of hyphae is large enough (macroscopic growth), the specific growth rate of filamentous microorganism and the ratio of morphological forms in hyphae will become constant.
文摘The poly(β-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(d,1-lactide)(PHB/PLA)blend was found to be immiscible,the melting point and the phase crystallinity of PHB were independent of the blend composition.Comparing with plain PHB,the blend exhibited the crystallization change and a certain improvement of the mechanical property.
文摘Poly(phenylene sulfide amide) (PPSA) has been synthesized by using sulfur as S source which reacts with dichlorobenzamide (DCBA) and alkali in polar organic solvent at the atmospheric pressure. The polymer structures were determined by elemental analysis, FT-IR and H-1-NMR. It is shown that the yielded polymer has linear structure and its structure unit is -p-C6H4-CONH -p-C6H4-S-. The polymer morphology was studied by X-ray diffraction and polarized microscopy. The results show that PPSA is a crystalline polymer and its spherulites are the aggregation of nontwisting lamella or micro-thread structure. Under shearing force, these crystals are dispersed to form micro-fibrillar structure. The decomposition kinetics of PPSA was also studied at different heating rates. The decomposition energy of PPSA is higher than that of PPS.
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文摘The paper was to explore the effect of cryopreservation on DNA integrity and morphological structure of boar sperm, and to explore the protective effect of trehalose and lactose on frozen boar sperm. The morphology, ultrastructure and DNA integrity of sperms were observed by phase contract microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and acridine orange (AO) staining, respectively. The results showed that the normal morphological rate and DNA integrity rate of fro- zen sperms were significantly lower than that of fresh sperms (95.5% and 94.7%, respectively), and the difference between two frozen groups was also significant (P 〈 0.05 ). The normal morphological rates in trehalose group and lactose group were 74.7% and 67.6%, while DNA integrity rates in trehalose group and lactose group were 66.4% and 63.2%, respectively. The common deformations of frozen sperms under SEM were partial or complete fracture between head and neck, swollen neck_ dama=ed aemsome stnJetn~.
基金Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province(2017NK2222).
文摘Castor is a cash crop with very wide adaptability in China,and its yield is closely related with its morphological structure.With reference to the research on the relationship between the morphological structure and yield of main cash crops such as rice,wheat and maize,this paper made a review of advances in the research of the relationship between castor variety characteristics,habitat conditions,dry matter distribution,cultivation measures.Finally,it present the research direction,content and route of the relationship between the morphological structure and yield of the castor in the future.
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文摘Zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the most promising and frequently used semiconductor materials. In-doped nanos- tructure ZnO thin films are grown on p-type gallium nitride substrates by employing the simultaneous rf and dc magnetron co-sputtering technique. The effect of In-doping on structural, morphological and electrical properties is studied. The different dopant concentrations are accomplished by varying the direct current power of the In target while keeping the fixed radio frequency power of the ZnO target through the co-sputtering deposition technique by using argon as the sputtering gas at ambient temperature. The structural analysis confirms that all the grown thin films preferentially orientate along the c-axis with the wurtzite hexagonal crystal structure without having any kind of In oxide phases. The presenting Zn, 0 and In elements' chemical compositions are identified with EDX mapping analysis of the deposited thin films and the calculated M ratio has been found to decrease with the increasing In power. The surface topographies of the grown thin films are examined with the atomic force microscope technique. The obtained results reveal that the grown film roughness increases with the In power. The Hall measurements ascertain that all the grown films have n-type conductivity and also the other electrical parameters such as resistivity,mobility and carrier concentration are analyzed.
文摘The research focuses on the study of anatomical and morphological stalk structure ofsoya interspecific hybrids of the third generation (F3) between (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) and G. soja Sieb. et Zucc. in comparison with parent plant species. The parent plant species and interspecific hybrids were sowed and grew under similar conditions. The similarity of the anatomic structure of stalks of cultivated plants and Glycine soja (wild soya) proves the hypothesis the studied species have the same origin. However, the obtained results show the considerable degree of phylogenetic dissociation between the studied soya species. Interspecific hybrids inherit from G. soja the ability to high intensive growth. The G. soja use in practical selective breeding is of great interest.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.50125312)Key Program of National Science Foundation of China(No.50133020)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50373037)
文摘The dynamic rheological measurements have been a preferred approach to the characterization of the structure and properties for multi-component or multi-phase polymer systems,due to its sensitive response to changes of structure for these heterogeneous polymers.In the present article,recent progresses in the studies on dynamic rheology for heterogeneous polymer systems including polymeric composites filled with inorganic particles,thermo-oxidized polyolefins,phase- separated polymeric blends and functional polymers with the scaling and percolation behavior are reviewed,mainly depending on the results by the authors' group.By means of rheological measurements,not only some new fingerprints responsible for the evolution of morphology and structure concerning these polymer systems are obtained,the corresponding results are also significant for the design and preparation of novel polymer-based composites and functional materials.
基金This work was supported by the Special Funds for Major Stale Basic Research Projects (No. 2005CB623802) National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50373037).
文摘Rheological measurement has been a preferred approach to the characterization of the structure and phase behaviors for multi-component/multi-phase polymer systems, due to its sensitive response to the changes of structure for these heterogeneous polymers. In the present article, recent progresses in the studies on rheology for heterogeneous polymer systems including phase-separated polymeric blends and block copolymers are reviewed, mainly depending on the results by the authors' research group. By means of rheological measurements, not only some new fingerprints responsible for the evolution of morphology and structure concerning these polymer systems are obtained, also the corresponding results are significant for design and preparation of novel polymeric structural materials and functional materials.
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文摘A TTT diagram for th ie precipitation formed at some intermediate temperatures through cooling from high lemperalure parenl phase in a Cu-27 27Zn-3.73Al allay is established by means of dilatormetric measurement.The morphology and structure of transformation products formed at some intermediate tem peratures isothermally through cooling from high temperature parent phase and up-quenching from DO_(3) parent phase are studied by metallographic.X-ray and electron microscopy analyses.Three regions in the two separate C curves are obtained according to different morphology of precipitate:rod-like a,plate-like bainite and a rods,and bainite plates.Prolonged aging makes bainite plate change gradually into a whose lattice parameters are no different from that of a formed equilibriumly from parent phase.The structure is almost orthorhombic long period structure for bainites formed from B_(2) and DO_(3) parent phase,but monoclinic for martensite from DO_(3).They correspond to the overlapping and separating of(1210)and(2010)diffraction peaks respectively,showing the lower degree of ordering in bainite.
基金Project partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51202179)the National Science and Technology Research Key Project of the Ministry of Education(212174)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2013KJXX-57)the Science Foundation of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education(12JS060,13JS053,14JS047,14JS048,16JS058)
文摘In this study. we have employed a facile oxalate-assisted hydrothermal approach to tailor the morphology of β-NaYF_4:Er^(3+),Yb^(3+)(NYFEY) powders through the variation of the molar ratio of oxalate ions(Oxa^(2-)) and rare earth ions(RE^(3+)) in the range of 0.5:1.1:1.2:1, 5:1. and 10:1. The obtained results show that the crystallinity, particle size and upconversion luminescence intensity of the as-synthesized NYFEY particles are gradually decreased as the Oxa^(2-):RE^(3+) molar ratio increases from 0.5:1 to 10:1. For the purpose of photoelectrochemical performance evaluation,the as-synthesized NYFEY particles with different morphologies are incorporated into the nanocrystalline TiO2 films to form the multifunctional nano-and sub-micro meter composite photoanodes of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs). A short-circuit current density(Jsc) of 14.26 mA/cm^2 and power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 7.31% are obtained for DSSCs prepared with hexagonal rod-like NYFEY crystals,evidencing an increase of 29.8% compared with DSSCs prepared with only TiO_2 nanoparticles. The demonstrated synthesis approach for tailoring the morphology and size of NYFEY particles and enhancing the performance of DSSCs can also be applied for other types of solar cells.