Inherent complexity of plant metabolites necessitates the use of multi-dimensional information to accomplish comprehensive profiling and confirmative identification.A dimension-enhanced strategy,by offline two-dimensi...Inherent complexity of plant metabolites necessitates the use of multi-dimensional information to accomplish comprehensive profiling and confirmative identification.A dimension-enhanced strategy,by offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography/ion mobility-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(2 D-LC/IM-QTOF-MS)enabling four-dimensional separations(2 D-LC,IM,and MS),is proposed.In combination with in-house database-driven automated peak annotation,this strategy was utilized to characterize ginsenosides simultaneously from white ginseng(WG)and red ginseng(RG).An offline 2 DLC system configuring an Xbridge Amide column and an HSS T3 column showed orthogonality 0.76 in the resolution of ginsenosides.Ginsenoside analysis was performed by data-independent high-definition MSE(HDMSE)in the negative ESI mode on a Vion?IMS-QTOF hybrid high-resolution mass spectrometer,which could better resolve ginsenosides than MSEand directly give the CCS information.An in-house ginsenoside database recording 504 known ginsenosides and 58 reference compounds,was established to assist the identification of ginsenosides.Streamlined workflows,by applying UNIFI?to automatedly annotate the HDMSEdata,were proposed.We could separate and characterize 323 ginsenosides(including 286 from WG and 306 from RG),and 125 thereof may have not been isolated from the Panax genus.The established 2 D-LC/IM-QTOF-HDMSEapproach could also act as a magnifier to probe differentiated components between WG and RG.Compared with conventional approaches,this dimensionenhanced strategy could better resolve coeluting herbal components and more efficiently,more reliably identify the multicomponents,which,we believe,offers more possibilities for the systematic exposure and confirmative identification of plant metabolites.展开更多
Multicomponent(Hf-Zr-Ta)B_(2)potentially provides improved ablation resistance compared with silicon-based ceramics.Here we deposited(Hf_(0.5-x/2)Zr_(0.5-x/2)Ta_(x))B_(2)(x=0,0.1,and 0.2)coatings onto C/C com-posites,...Multicomponent(Hf-Zr-Ta)B_(2)potentially provides improved ablation resistance compared with silicon-based ceramics.Here we deposited(Hf_(0.5-x/2)Zr_(0.5-x/2)Ta_(x))B_(2)(x=0,0.1,and 0.2)coatings onto C/C com-posites,and investigated their ablation behaviors under an oxyacetylene torch with a heat flux of 2.4 MW m^(-2).It was observed that the x=0.1 oxide scale bulged but was denser,and the x=0.2 oxide scale was blown away due to the formation of excessive liquid.Based on these findings,we further de-veloped a duplex(Hf-Zr-Ta)B_(2)coating that showed a linear recession rate close to zero(0.11μm s^(-1))after two 120-s ablation cycles.It is identified that the resulting oxide scale is mainly composed of(Hf,Zr)_(6)Ta_(2)O_(17)and(Hf,Zr,Ta)O_(2)by performing aberration-corrected(scanning)transmission electron microscopy.The protective mechanism is related to the peritectic transformation of orthorhombic-(Hf,Zr)_(6)Ta_(2)O_(17)to tetragonal-(Hf,Zr,Ta)O_(2)plus Ta-dominated liquid.This study contributes to the develop-ment of Ta-containing multicomponent UHTC bulk and coatings for ultra-high temperature applications.展开更多
A series of CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composites was prepared by deposition-precipitation methods.These materials were used to activate sodium persulfate(PDS)for the oxidation of tetracycline.It is found that the composites,espe...A series of CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composites was prepared by deposition-precipitation methods.These materials were used to activate sodium persulfate(PDS)for the oxidation of tetracycline.It is found that the composites,especially the CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)-1:4 composites,exhibit better tetracycline removal rates than the pure components.X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analyses all indicate that the composite has been successfully prepared with high purity and high crystalline.The XPS analysis shows that the strong interaction between the components promotes the electron transfer.Additionally,the kinetic rate constants of CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)-1:4 after 60 min are 3.8 and 12.7 times higher than pure CeO_(2)and MnO_(2),respectively.CeO_(2)@MnO_(2-)1:4 composite also exhibits excellent catalytic activity for individual and hybrid pollutants.The effects of wastewater matrix,pH,circulation and ion stre ngth on the degradation of tetracycline were investigated.It is found that CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)-1:4 composite has good practical application prospects.CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composites with synergistic adsorption catalysis can activate PDS and peroxymo no sulfate(PMS)for efficient organic catalytic oxidation.This paper provides the theoretical basis and data support for the practical application of the CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composite materials.展开更多
The article concluded that network pharmacology provides new ideas and insights into the molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)treatment of cancer.TCM is a new choice and hot spot in the field of can...The article concluded that network pharmacology provides new ideas and insights into the molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)treatment of cancer.TCM is a new choice and hot spot in the field of cancer treatment.We have also previously published studies on TCM and network pharmacology.In this letter,we summarize the new paradigm of network pharmacology in cancer treatment mechanisms.展开更多
Functional hyperbranched polymers,as an important class of materials,are widely applied in diverse areas.Therefore,the development of simple and efficient reactions to prepare hyperbranched polymers is of great signif...Functional hyperbranched polymers,as an important class of materials,are widely applied in diverse areas.Therefore,the development of simple and efficient reactions to prepare hyperbranched polymers is of great significance.In this work,trialdehydes,diamines,and trimethylsilyl cyanide could easily undergo multicomponent polymerization under mild conditions,producing hyperbranched poly(α-aminonitrile)s with high molecular weights(M_(w) up to 4.87×10^(4))in good yields(up to 85%).The hyperbranched poly(α-aminonitrile)s have good solubility in commonly used organic solvents,high thermal stability as well as morphological stability.Furthermore,due to the numerous aldehyde groups in their branched chains,these hb-poly(α-aminonitrile)s can undergo one-pot,two-step,four-component post-polymerization with high efficiency.This work not only confirms the efficiency of our established catalyst-free multicomponent polymerization of aldehydes,amines and trimethylsilyl cyanide,but also provides a versatile and powerful platform for the preparation of functional hyperbranched polymeric materials.展开更多
This study reports the response of helium(He)ion irradiation on binary-phase structured alloy V_(34)Ti_(25)Cr_(10)Ni_(30)Pd1.The alloy consists of a VCr matrix with nano-sized TiNi precipitates and a B2 TiNi matrix wi...This study reports the response of helium(He)ion irradiation on binary-phase structured alloy V_(34)Ti_(25)Cr_(10)Ni_(30)Pd1.The alloy consists of a VCr matrix with nano-sized TiNi precipitates and a B2 TiNi matrix with nano-sized VCr precipitates.VCr is chemical-disordered and TiNi has a B2-ordered structure.The alloy was subjected to 400 keV He ion irradiation with a fluence of 1×10^(17)ions cm^(−2)at 450℃.The results show He bubbles within the chemical-disordered VCr matrix exhibit a near-spherical shape with a smaller size and higher density compared to that in chemical-ordered TiNi phase with a larger size,lower density,and faceted shape.This indicates the chemical-disordered VCr phase effectively suppresses He accumulation compared to the B2-ordered TiNi phase,emphasizing the dominance of chemical struc-tures in He bubble formation.The calculation of density functional theory(DFT)shows that Ti and Ni have lower vacancy formation energy than that of V and Cr,respectively,which results in the increased vacancy production in TiNi.Consequently,He bubbles in TiNi have a larger bubble size consistent with experimental observations of radiation-induced Ni segregation.These findings elucidate the roles of or-dered and disordered chemical structures in He bubble evolution,offering insights for the development of gas ion irradiation-resistant materials.展开更多
Premature adiabatic shear localization caused by strain softening is a roadblock for the application of body-centered cubic(BCC)structured high-entropy alloy(HEAs)in the impact field.A micron-scale orthorhombic-phase(...Premature adiabatic shear localization caused by strain softening is a roadblock for the application of body-centered cubic(BCC)structured high-entropy alloy(HEAs)in the impact field.A micron-scale orthorhombic-phase(O-phase)strengthened TiZrVNbAl alloy was developed to delay adiabatic shear failure and enhance dynamic ductility.The O-phase can not only reduce the slip length,but also promote the pinning and tangling of the dislocations near the phase boundaries.The introduction of the O-phase transformed the strain hardening rate from negative to positive,resulting in a significantly improved dynamic shear resistance.Meanwhile,slip transfer across the O-phase via dislocation cutting mechanisms and a reduction of slip band spacing guaranteed dynamic deformation uniformity.Benefiting from the introduction of the O-phase,the alloy exhibits an excellent stored energy density(∼446 J/cm^(3),surpass the reported BCC-HEAs and typical titanium alloys),a large dynamic fracture strain(∼42%)and a considerable dynamic specific yield strength(∼241 MPa cm^(3)g^(-1)).The present study presents an effective approach for developing BCC-HEAs with excellent dynamic shear resistance and plasticity.展开更多
Exploration of new green polymerization strategies for the construction of conjugated polymers is important but challengeable.In this work,a multicomponent polymerization of acetylarenes,alkynones and ammonium acetate...Exploration of new green polymerization strategies for the construction of conjugated polymers is important but challengeable.In this work,a multicomponent polymerization of acetylarenes,alkynones and ammonium acetate for in situ construction of conjugated poly(triarylpyridine)s was developed.The polymerization reactions of diacetylarenes,aromatic dialkynones and NH_(4)OAc were performed in dimethylsulfoxide(DMSO)under heating in the presence of potassium tert-butoxide(t-BuOK),affording four conjugated poly(2,4,6-triarylpyridine)s(PTAPs)in satisfactory yields.The resulting PTAPs have good solubility in common organic solvents and high thermal stability with 5%weight loss temperatures reaching up to 460℃.They are also electrochemically active.The PTAPs incorporating tetraphenylethene units manifest aggregation-induced emission features.Moreover,through simply being doped into poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)matrix,the polymer and model compound containing triphenylamine moieties exhibit room-temperature phosphorescence properties with ultralong lifetimes up to 696.2 ms and high quantum yields up to 28.7%.This work not only provides a facile green synthetic route for conjugated polymers but also offers new insights into the design of advanced materials with unique photophysical properties.展开更多
Using SiC nanowires(SiCNWs)as the substrate,reflux-annealing and electrodeposition-carbonization were sequentially applied to integrate SiC nanowires with magnetic Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles and amorphous nitrogen-dope...Using SiC nanowires(SiCNWs)as the substrate,reflux-annealing and electrodeposition-carbonization were sequentially applied to integrate SiC nanowires with magnetic Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles and amorphous nitrogen-doped carbon(NC)for the fabrication of SiCNWs@Fe_(3)O_(4)@NC nanocomposite.Comprehensive testing and characterization of this product provided valuable insights into the im-pact of structural and composition changes on its electromagnetic wave absorption performances.The optimized SiCNWs@Fe_(3)O_(4)@NC nanocomposite,which has 30wt%filler content and a corresponding thickness of 2.03 mm,demonstrates exceptional performance with the minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-53.69 dB at 11.04 GHz and effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 4.4 GHz.The synergistic effects of the enhanced nanocomposite on electromagnetic wave absorption were thoroughly elucidated using the theories of multiple scattering,polarization relaxation,hysteresis loss,and eddy current loss.Furthermore,a multicomponent electromagnetic wave attenu-ation model was established,providing valuable insight into the design of novel absorbing materials and the enhancement of their absorp-tion performances.This research demonstrated the significant potential of the SiCNWs@Fe_(3)O_(4)@NC nanocomposite as a highly efficient electromagnetic wave-absorbing material with potential applications in various fields,such as stealth technology and microwave absorption.展开更多
A novel photocatalytic energy transfer-driven radical relay strategy has been introduced for the chemoand regioselective 1,4-difunctionalization of carbon-sulfur double bonds.This represents the first instance of radi...A novel photocatalytic energy transfer-driven radical relay strategy has been introduced for the chemoand regioselective 1,4-difunctionalization of carbon-sulfur double bonds.This represents the first instance of radical-mediated dual-functionalization of X-Y type unsaturated bonds,enabling the synthesis of complex linear molecules with C–O,C–N,and C-S bonds in a single operation.The method surpasses traditional approaches by avoiding the need for thiourea intermediates and the harsh conditions typically associated with them.The developed strategy exemplifies versatility,being applicable to 1,4-oxyamination,1,4-diamination,and 1,4-sulfonamination reactions,and has demonstrated compatibility with over 60 different substrates.The research also elucidates the role of electronic complementarity between radicals and receptors in achieving high selectivity in 1,4-difunctionalization reactions.This study significantly advances the field of bifunctionalization and remote difunctionalization reactions,with profound implications for the development of pharmaceuticals and materials science.展开更多
With the evolution of nickel-based single crystal superalloys,there is an increase in heavy elements such as Re and Ru.This has made solutal convection more pronounced during the directional solidification process,lea...With the evolution of nickel-based single crystal superalloys,there is an increase in heavy elements such as Re and Ru.This has made solutal convection more pronounced during the directional solidification process,leading to solute redistribution and increasing the risk of casting defects such as low-angle grain boundaries.To avoid casting defects,downward directional solidification(DWS)method is adopted to eliminate solutal convection and change solute redistribution.However,there is currently no in-situ characterization or quantitative simulation studying the solute redistribution during DWS and upward directional solidification(UWS)processes.A multicomponent phase field simulation coupled with lattice Boltzmann method was employed to quantitatively investigate changes in dendrite morphology,solutal convection and deviation of dendrite tips from the perspective of solute redistribution during UWS and DWS processes.The simulation of microstructure agrees well with the experimental results.The mechanism that explains how solutal convection affects side branching behavior is depicted.A novel approach is introduced to characterize dendrite deviation,elucidating the reasons why defects are prone to occur under the influence of natural convection and solute redistribution.展开更多
Dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)possessing strong solvency and high boiling point is a very important aprotic polar solvent in organic and polymer synthesis.Notably,it is also a useful synthon in organic chemistry.However,the...Dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)possessing strong solvency and high boiling point is a very important aprotic polar solvent in organic and polymer synthesis.Notably,it is also a useful synthon in organic chemistry.However,the direct incorporation of DMSO in polymer synthesis remains challenging.In this work,DMSO was successfully converted to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic polymers as a monomer via multicomponent polymerizations(MCPs)with dialdehydes and diamines in the presence of K_(2)S_(2)O_(8)/t-BuOK at 120℃in 6 h.A series of poly(phenylquinoline)s with high M_(w)values(up to 5.11×10^(4))were obtained in satisfactory yields(up to 82%),performing good solubility,good thermal and morphological stability as well as excellent film-forming ability.The thin films of poly(phenylquinoline)s exhibit high refractive index value in a wide wavelength range of 400–1700 nm.Thus,this work not only enriches the family of MCPs but also provides an efficient strategy for the conversion of DMSO into functional polymeric materials that are potentially applicable in diverse areas.展开更多
Face-centered cubic(FCC)-structured multicomponent alloys typically exhibit good ductility but low strength.To simultaneously improve strength and ductility,a multicomponent alloy,Ni_(43.9)Co_(22.4)Fe_(8.8)Al_(10.7)Ti...Face-centered cubic(FCC)-structured multicomponent alloys typically exhibit good ductility but low strength.To simultaneously improve strength and ductility,a multicomponent alloy,Ni_(43.9)Co_(22.4)Fe_(8.8)Al_(10.7)Ti_(11.7)B_(2.5)(at%)with a unique microstructure was developed in this work.The microstructure,which includes 17.8%nanosized L12 precipitates and 26.6%micron-sized annealing twins distributed within~8μm fine FCC grains,was achieved through cryogenic rolling and subsequent annealing.The alloy exhibits a yield strength(YS)of 1063 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1696 MPa,and excellent elongation of~26%.The L1_(2) precipitates and high-density grain boundaries act as a barrier to the dislocation movement,resulting in a substantial strengthening effect.In addition,the dislocations can cut through the L1_(2) precipitates that are coherent with the FCC matrix,whereas the twin boundaries can effectively absorb and store dislocations,leading to a high work-hardening rate.Furthermore,the stacking faults,Lomer-Cottrell locks,and 9-layer rhombohedral stacking sequence(9R)structures formed during tensile deformation significantly enhance strain hardening by blocking dislocation movement and accumulating dislocations,resulting in excellent comprehensive tensile properties.Theoretical calculations reveal that the grain boundaries,L1_(2)precipitates,and twin boundaries contribute the strengths of 263.8,412.6,and 68.7 MPa,respectively,accounting for 71.9%of the YS.This study introduces a promising strategy for developing multicomponent alloys with significant strength-ductility synergies.展开更多
Heavy metal-contaminated sites are primarily treated via solidification and adsorption.Calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H)is generated during the soil stabilization process and contributes significantly to the strength an...Heavy metal-contaminated sites are primarily treated via solidification and adsorption.Calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H)is generated during the soil stabilization process and contributes significantly to the strength and durability of the stabilized soil.To understand how the soil moisture content and heavy metal concentration affect the transport of heavy metals and the tensile strength of C-S-H,this study performed molecular dynamics(MD)simulations under different moisture and concentration levels.The results showed that Pb2+presented the highest adsorption to the surface of C-S-H due to its strong electrostatic interaction energy.The adsorption density peaks of Pb2+were 1.5–5 times greater than those of Cd2+and Zn2+.Zn2+and Cd2+ions were more likely to be adsorbed onto water molecules and form a larger hydrated radius than Pb2+.The adsorption of heavy metals onto C-S-H initially increased as the metal concentration increased and then decreased because of the limited sorption sites on C-S-H.The diffusion coefficients of the multicomponent metals in C-S-H showed no consistent trends.The maximum tensile strength of C-S-H decreased with increasing soil moisture and heavy metal concentrations.The tensile stress increased approximately linearly with strain until it reached a peak,after which it gradually declined but remained above zero,indicating good ductility and toughness under unsaturated conditions.These findings offer valuable molecular insights into the interactions between C-S-H and heavy metals and soil moisture,thereby advancing our understanding of their combined effects on soil stabilization.展开更多
Hollow engineering plays a crucial role in enhancing interfacial polarization,which is an essential factor in microwave absorption.Herein,an in-situ growth approach was adopted to successively coating C layer and WS_(...Hollow engineering plays a crucial role in enhancing interfacial polarization,which is an essential factor in microwave absorption.Herein,an in-situ growth approach was adopted to successively coating C layer and WS_(2) nanosheets on the surface SiO_(2) nanosphere.The obtained results suggested that the formed SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) multi-component nanocomposites(MCNCs)reveal a representative flower-like yolk-shell structure,which were manufactured massively through a simple channel.Additionally,the obtained SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) MCNCs presented a more and more obvious yolk-shell structure and reduced WS_(2) content with decreasing the addition of SiO_(2)@C or tungsten and sulfur sources.Because of their distinc-tive structures and remarkable cooperative effects,the SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) displayed excellent microwave absorption performances.Through the majorization of hollow structure and WS_(2),improved properties of SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) MCNCs could be acquired owing to their boosted polarization and conductive loss capabilities.Amongst,the resulting SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) MCNCs exhibited the effective absorption band and minimum reflection loss values of 5.40 GHz and−45.50 dB with matching thicknesses of 1.78 and 1.55 mm,respectively.Therefore,our findings employed hollow engineering and optimization strategies for components to design and fabricate the yolk-shell structure flower-like MCNCs,which acted as highly efficient wide-band microwave absorbing materials.展开更多
Background Both medication and non-medication therapies are effective approaches to control blood pressure (BP) in hypertension patients.However,the association of joint changes in antihypertensive medication use and ...Background Both medication and non-medication therapies are effective approaches to control blood pressure (BP) in hypertension patients.However,the association of joint changes in antihypertensive medication use and healthy lifestyle index (HLI)with BP control among hypertension patients is seldom reported,which needs to provide more evidence by prospective intervention studies.We examined the association of antihypertensive medication use and HLI with BP control among employees with hypertension in China based on a workplace-based multicomponent intervention program.Methods Between January 2013 and December 2014,a cluster randomized clinical trial of a workplace-based multicomponent intervention program was conducted in 60 workplaces across 20 urban areas in China.Workplaces were randomly divided into intervention (n=40) and control (n=20) groups.Basic information on employees at each workplace was collected by trained professionals,including sociodemographic characteristics,medical history,family history,lifestyle behaviors,medication status and physical measurements.After baseline,the intervention group received a 2-year intervention to achieve BP control,which included:(1) a workplace wellness program for all employees;(2) a guidelines-oriented hypertension management protocol.HLI including nonsmoking,nondrinking,adequate physical activity,weight within reference range and balanced diet,were coded on a 5-point scale (range:0-5,with higher score indicating a healthier lifestyle).Antihypertensive medication use was defined as taking drug within the last 2 weeks.Changes in HLI,antihypertensive medication use and BP control from baseline to 24 months were measured after the intervention.Results Overall,4655 employees were included (age:46.3±7.6 years,men:3547 (82.3%)).After 24 months of the intervention,there was a significant improvement in lifestyle[smoking (OR=0.65,95%CI:0.43-0.99;P=0.045),drinking (OR=0.52,95%CI:0.40-0.68;P<0.001),regular exercise (OR=3.10,95%CI:2.53-3.78;P<0.001),excessive intake of fatty food (OR=0.17,95%CI:0.06-0.52;P=0.002),restrictive use of salt (OR=0.26,95%CI:0.12-0.56;P=0.001)].Compare to employees with a deteriorating lifestyle after the intervention,those with an improved lifestyle had a higher BP control.In the intervention group,compared with employees not using antihypertensive medication,those who consistent used (OR=2.34;95%CI:1.16-4.72;P=0.017) or changed from not using to using antihypertensive medication (OR=2.24;95%CI:1.08-4.62;P=0.030) had higher BP control.Compared with those having lower HLI,participants with a same (OR=1.38;95%CI:0.99-1.93;P=0.056) or high (OR=1.79;95%CI:1.27~2.53;P<0.001) HLI had higher BP control.Those who used antihypertensive medication and had a high HLI had the highest BP control (OR=1.88;95%CI:1.32-2.67,P<0.001).Subgroup analysis also showed the consistent effect as the above.Conclusion These findings suggest that adherence to antihypertensive medication treatment and healthy lifestyle were associated with a significant improvement in BP control among employees with hypertension.展开更多
In this study,a novel multi-physics multi-scale model with the dilute multicomponent phase-field method in three-dimensional(3D)space was developed to investigate the complex microstructure evolu-tion in the molten po...In this study,a novel multi-physics multi-scale model with the dilute multicomponent phase-field method in three-dimensional(3D)space was developed to investigate the complex microstructure evolu-tion in the molten pool during laser welding of Al-Li alloy.To accurately compute mass data within both two and three-dimensional computational domains,three efficient computing methods,including central processing unit parallel computing,adaptive mesh refinement,and moving-frame algorithm,were uti-lized.Emphasis was placed on the distinctive equiaxed-to-columnar-to-equiaxed transition phenomenon that occurs during the entire solidification process of Al-Li alloy laser welding.Simulation results indi-cated that the growth distance of columnar grains that epitaxially grew from the base metal(BM)de-creased as the nucleation rate increased.As the nucleation rate increased,the morphology of the newly formed grains near the fusion boundary(FB)changed from columnar to equiaxed,and newly formed equiaxed grains changed from having high-order dendrites to no obvious dendrite structure.When the nucleation rate was sufficiently high,non-dendritic equiaxed grains could directly form near the FB,and there was nearly no epitaxial growth from the BM.Additionally,simulation results illustrated the com-petition among multiple grains with varying orientations that grow in 3D space near the FB.Finally,how equiaxed grain bands develop was elucidated.The equiaxed band not only hindered the growth of early columnar grains but also some of its grains could grow epitaxially to form new columnar grains.These predicted results were in good agreement with experimental measurements and observations.展开更多
It is well recognized that interfacial effect and/or impedance matching play a great impact on microwave absorption.Herein,we proposed a facile strategy to take full advantage of interface engineering and impedance ma...It is well recognized that interfacial effect and/or impedance matching play a great impact on microwave absorption.Herein,we proposed a facile strategy to take full advantage of interface engineering and impedance matching for boosting microwave absorption performance(MAPs).Three-dimensional(3D)hierarchical urchin-like core@shell structured NiO/Ni@CNTs multicomponent nanocomposites(MCNCs)were elaborately constructed and produced in high efficiency through a facile continuous chemical bath deposition,thermal treatment,and catalytic chemical vapor decomposition process.By controlling the pyrolysis time,the NiO/Ni@CNTs urchin-like MCNCs with different lengths and aggregation degrees of CNTs could be selectively synthesized.The obtained results revealed that the enhanced CNT contents provided abundant interfaces and effectively aggrandized their interfacial effects,which resulted in improved polarization loss,conductivity loss,and comprehensive MAPs.Impressively,the interfaces and impedance matching in the designed NiO/Ni@CNTs urchin-like MCNCs could be optimized by regulating the pyrolysis temperature,which further improved the comprehensive MAPs.And the designed NiO/Ni@CNTs urchin-like MCNCs could simultaneously display strong absorption capabilities,broad absorption bandwidths,and thin matching thicknesses.Therefore,our findings not only provided a simple and universal approach to produce core@shell structured magnetic carbon-based urchin-like MCNCs but also presented an interface engineering and impedance matching strategy to develop the tunable,strong absorption,broadband,lightweight high-efficiency microwave absorbers.展开更多
Perovskite-type rare-earth ferrites(REFeO_(3))are promising materials for absorbing electromagnetic(EM)wave pollution.However,insufficient dielectric loss and poor impedance matching are key factors that limit the bro...Perovskite-type rare-earth ferrites(REFeO_(3))are promising materials for absorbing electromagnetic(EM)wave pollution.However,insufficient dielectric loss and poor impedance matching are key factors that limit the broader implementation of REFeO_(3).Herein,a series of multicomponent perovskite-type ferrites with strong EM wave absorption capabilities was prepared.Through the synergistic effect of chemical constitution regulation and entropy regulation,optimization of the dielectric loss and impedance matching is achieved by strengthening the structural defect mechanism,thus further adjusting the EM wave absorption performance.Compared with(LaGdSmNdBa)FeO_(3)(HE-1)and(LaGdPrSmNdBa)FeO_(3)(HE-2),(LaGdBa)FeO_(3)(ME-1)and(LaGdSmBa)FeO_(3)(ME-2)exhibit favorable performance,with optimal minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-56.35 dB(at 11.12 GHz)and-63.25 dB(at 7.22 GHz)and effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 4.46 and 4.72 GHz,respectively.This multicomponent design provides a new strategy for the development of EM wave absorption materials.展开更多
The rapid development of electric vehicles and portable energy storage systems demands improvements in the energy density and cost-effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries,a domain in which Lithium-rich layered cathode(...The rapid development of electric vehicles and portable energy storage systems demands improvements in the energy density and cost-effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries,a domain in which Lithium-rich layered cathode(LLO)materials inherently excel.However,these materials face practical challenges,such as low initial Coulombic efficiency,inferior cycle/rate performance,and voltage decline during cycling,which limit practical application.Our study introduces a surface multi-component integration strategy that incorporates oxygen vacancies into the pristine LLO material Li1.2Mn_(0.6)Ni_(0.2)O_(2).This process involves a brief citric acid treatment followed by calcination,aiming to explore rate-dependent degradation behavior.The induced surface oxygen vacancies can reduce surface oxygen partial pressure and diminish the generation of O_(2)and other highly reactive oxygen species on the surface,thereby facilitating the activation of Li ions trapped in tetrahedral sites while overcoming transport barriers.Additionally,the formation of a spinel-like phase with 3D Li+diffusion channels significantly improves Li^(+)diffusion kinetics and stabilizes the surface structure.The optimally modified sample boasts a discharge capacity of 299.5 mA h g^(-1)at a 0.1 C and 251.6 mA h g^(-1)at a 1 C during the initial activation cycle,with an impressive capacity of 222.1 mA h g^(-1)at a 5 C.Most notably,it retained nearly 70%of its capacity after 300 cycles at this elevated rate.This straightforward,effective,and highly viable modification strategy provides a crucial resolution for overcoming challenges associated with LLO materials,making them more suitable for practical application.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81872996)the State Key Research and Development Project(Grant No.2017YFC1702104)+1 种基金the State Key Project for the Creation of Major New Drugs(2018ZX09711001-009-010)the Tianjin Municipal Education Commission Research Project(Grant No.2017ZD07)。
文摘Inherent complexity of plant metabolites necessitates the use of multi-dimensional information to accomplish comprehensive profiling and confirmative identification.A dimension-enhanced strategy,by offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography/ion mobility-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(2 D-LC/IM-QTOF-MS)enabling four-dimensional separations(2 D-LC,IM,and MS),is proposed.In combination with in-house database-driven automated peak annotation,this strategy was utilized to characterize ginsenosides simultaneously from white ginseng(WG)and red ginseng(RG).An offline 2 DLC system configuring an Xbridge Amide column and an HSS T3 column showed orthogonality 0.76 in the resolution of ginsenosides.Ginsenoside analysis was performed by data-independent high-definition MSE(HDMSE)in the negative ESI mode on a Vion?IMS-QTOF hybrid high-resolution mass spectrometer,which could better resolve ginsenosides than MSEand directly give the CCS information.An in-house ginsenoside database recording 504 known ginsenosides and 58 reference compounds,was established to assist the identification of ginsenosides.Streamlined workflows,by applying UNIFI?to automatedly annotate the HDMSEdata,were proposed.We could separate and characterize 323 ginsenosides(including 286 from WG and 306 from RG),and 125 thereof may have not been isolated from the Panax genus.The established 2 D-LC/IM-QTOF-HDMSEapproach could also act as a magnifier to probe differentiated components between WG and RG.Compared with conventional approaches,this dimensionenhanced strategy could better resolve coeluting herbal components and more efficiently,more reliably identify the multicomponents,which,we believe,offers more possibilities for the systematic exposure and confirmative identification of plant metabolites.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Pro-gram of China(Grant No.2021YFA0715803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52293373,52130205,and 52302091)+1 种基金the Joint Fund of Henan Province Science and Technol-ogy R&D Program(No.225200810002)the ND Basic Research Funds of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.G2022WD).
文摘Multicomponent(Hf-Zr-Ta)B_(2)potentially provides improved ablation resistance compared with silicon-based ceramics.Here we deposited(Hf_(0.5-x/2)Zr_(0.5-x/2)Ta_(x))B_(2)(x=0,0.1,and 0.2)coatings onto C/C com-posites,and investigated their ablation behaviors under an oxyacetylene torch with a heat flux of 2.4 MW m^(-2).It was observed that the x=0.1 oxide scale bulged but was denser,and the x=0.2 oxide scale was blown away due to the formation of excessive liquid.Based on these findings,we further de-veloped a duplex(Hf-Zr-Ta)B_(2)coating that showed a linear recession rate close to zero(0.11μm s^(-1))after two 120-s ablation cycles.It is identified that the resulting oxide scale is mainly composed of(Hf,Zr)_(6)Ta_(2)O_(17)and(Hf,Zr,Ta)O_(2)by performing aberration-corrected(scanning)transmission electron microscopy.The protective mechanism is related to the peritectic transformation of orthorhombic-(Hf,Zr)_(6)Ta_(2)O_(17)to tetragonal-(Hf,Zr,Ta)O_(2)plus Ta-dominated liquid.This study contributes to the develop-ment of Ta-containing multicomponent UHTC bulk and coatings for ultra-high temperature applications.
基金Project supported by the Science and Technology Project of Henan Province(242102321048,242102321045,232102320211)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22206080)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu(SBK2022041070)International Science and Technology Cooperation Projects of Henan Province(232102521009)Natural Science Youth Foundation of Henan Province(232300420336)。
文摘A series of CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composites was prepared by deposition-precipitation methods.These materials were used to activate sodium persulfate(PDS)for the oxidation of tetracycline.It is found that the composites,especially the CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)-1:4 composites,exhibit better tetracycline removal rates than the pure components.X-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)analyses all indicate that the composite has been successfully prepared with high purity and high crystalline.The XPS analysis shows that the strong interaction between the components promotes the electron transfer.Additionally,the kinetic rate constants of CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)-1:4 after 60 min are 3.8 and 12.7 times higher than pure CeO_(2)and MnO_(2),respectively.CeO_(2)@MnO_(2-)1:4 composite also exhibits excellent catalytic activity for individual and hybrid pollutants.The effects of wastewater matrix,pH,circulation and ion stre ngth on the degradation of tetracycline were investigated.It is found that CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)-1:4 composite has good practical application prospects.CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composites with synergistic adsorption catalysis can activate PDS and peroxymo no sulfate(PMS)for efficient organic catalytic oxidation.This paper provides the theoretical basis and data support for the practical application of the CeO_(2)@MnO_(2)composite materials.
文摘The article concluded that network pharmacology provides new ideas and insights into the molecular mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)treatment of cancer.TCM is a new choice and hot spot in the field of cancer treatment.We have also previously published studies on TCM and network pharmacology.In this letter,we summarize the new paradigm of network pharmacology in cancer treatment mechanisms.
基金financially supported by the Scientific Research Start-up Fund Project of Anhui Polytechnic University for Introducing Talents(No.2022YQQ081)Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Educational Committee(No.2024AH050133)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22001078).
文摘Functional hyperbranched polymers,as an important class of materials,are widely applied in diverse areas.Therefore,the development of simple and efficient reactions to prepare hyperbranched polymers is of great significance.In this work,trialdehydes,diamines,and trimethylsilyl cyanide could easily undergo multicomponent polymerization under mild conditions,producing hyperbranched poly(α-aminonitrile)s with high molecular weights(M_(w) up to 4.87×10^(4))in good yields(up to 85%).The hyperbranched poly(α-aminonitrile)s have good solubility in commonly used organic solvents,high thermal stability as well as morphological stability.Furthermore,due to the numerous aldehyde groups in their branched chains,these hb-poly(α-aminonitrile)s can undergo one-pot,two-step,four-component post-polymerization with high efficiency.This work not only confirms the efficiency of our established catalyst-free multicomponent polymerization of aldehydes,amines and trimethylsilyl cyanide,but also provides a versatile and powerful platform for the preparation of functional hyperbranched polymeric materials.
基金supported by the National Magnetic Con-finement Fusion Energy Research Project from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2022YFE03030004 and 2019YFE03120003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12275010,12275176,12275001,12335017,11921006,U21B2082,U22B2064 and U20B2025)+3 种基金the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.1222023)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.RCYX20210609103904028)Engang Fu acknowledges the support from the Science Fund or Creative Research Groups of NSFC,the Ion Beam Materials Laboratory(IBML)and Electron Microscopy Laboratory(EML)the High-performance Computing Platform(HPC)at Peking University.Xing Liu acknowledges the discussion with Prof.Ning Gao and Dr.Yifan Zhang.
文摘This study reports the response of helium(He)ion irradiation on binary-phase structured alloy V_(34)Ti_(25)Cr_(10)Ni_(30)Pd1.The alloy consists of a VCr matrix with nano-sized TiNi precipitates and a B2 TiNi matrix with nano-sized VCr precipitates.VCr is chemical-disordered and TiNi has a B2-ordered structure.The alloy was subjected to 400 keV He ion irradiation with a fluence of 1×10^(17)ions cm^(−2)at 450℃.The results show He bubbles within the chemical-disordered VCr matrix exhibit a near-spherical shape with a smaller size and higher density compared to that in chemical-ordered TiNi phase with a larger size,lower density,and faceted shape.This indicates the chemical-disordered VCr phase effectively suppresses He accumulation compared to the B2-ordered TiNi phase,emphasizing the dominance of chemical struc-tures in He bubble formation.The calculation of density functional theory(DFT)shows that Ti and Ni have lower vacancy formation energy than that of V and Cr,respectively,which results in the increased vacancy production in TiNi.Consequently,He bubbles in TiNi have a larger bubble size consistent with experimental observations of radiation-induced Ni segregation.These findings elucidate the roles of or-dered and disordered chemical structures in He bubble evolution,offering insights for the development of gas ion irradiation-resistant materials.
基金supported by the YEQISUN Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2241234)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52301127).
文摘Premature adiabatic shear localization caused by strain softening is a roadblock for the application of body-centered cubic(BCC)structured high-entropy alloy(HEAs)in the impact field.A micron-scale orthorhombic-phase(O-phase)strengthened TiZrVNbAl alloy was developed to delay adiabatic shear failure and enhance dynamic ductility.The O-phase can not only reduce the slip length,but also promote the pinning and tangling of the dislocations near the phase boundaries.The introduction of the O-phase transformed the strain hardening rate from negative to positive,resulting in a significantly improved dynamic shear resistance.Meanwhile,slip transfer across the O-phase via dislocation cutting mechanisms and a reduction of slip band spacing guaranteed dynamic deformation uniformity.Benefiting from the introduction of the O-phase,the alloy exhibits an excellent stored energy density(∼446 J/cm^(3),surpass the reported BCC-HEAs and typical titanium alloys),a large dynamic fracture strain(∼42%)and a considerable dynamic specific yield strength(∼241 MPa cm^(3)g^(-1)).The present study presents an effective approach for developing BCC-HEAs with excellent dynamic shear resistance and plasticity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22071166)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu High Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Exploration of new green polymerization strategies for the construction of conjugated polymers is important but challengeable.In this work,a multicomponent polymerization of acetylarenes,alkynones and ammonium acetate for in situ construction of conjugated poly(triarylpyridine)s was developed.The polymerization reactions of diacetylarenes,aromatic dialkynones and NH_(4)OAc were performed in dimethylsulfoxide(DMSO)under heating in the presence of potassium tert-butoxide(t-BuOK),affording four conjugated poly(2,4,6-triarylpyridine)s(PTAPs)in satisfactory yields.The resulting PTAPs have good solubility in common organic solvents and high thermal stability with 5%weight loss temperatures reaching up to 460℃.They are also electrochemically active.The PTAPs incorporating tetraphenylethene units manifest aggregation-induced emission features.Moreover,through simply being doped into poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)matrix,the polymer and model compound containing triphenylamine moieties exhibit room-temperature phosphorescence properties with ultralong lifetimes up to 696.2 ms and high quantum yields up to 28.7%.This work not only provides a facile green synthetic route for conjugated polymers but also offers new insights into the design of advanced materials with unique photophysical properties.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos. 52072196, 52002200, 52102106,52202262, 22379081, and 22379080)Major Basic Research Program of Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(No. ZR2020ZD09)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(Nos. ZR2020QE063, ZR2022ME090, and ZR2023QE059)supported by the Visiting Scholar Fellowship Funding for Teachers in Shandong Province’s General Undergraduate Institutionsthe Visiting Research Fund for Teachers of Ordinary Undergraduate Universities of Shand ong Province
文摘Using SiC nanowires(SiCNWs)as the substrate,reflux-annealing and electrodeposition-carbonization were sequentially applied to integrate SiC nanowires with magnetic Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles and amorphous nitrogen-doped carbon(NC)for the fabrication of SiCNWs@Fe_(3)O_(4)@NC nanocomposite.Comprehensive testing and characterization of this product provided valuable insights into the im-pact of structural and composition changes on its electromagnetic wave absorption performances.The optimized SiCNWs@Fe_(3)O_(4)@NC nanocomposite,which has 30wt%filler content and a corresponding thickness of 2.03 mm,demonstrates exceptional performance with the minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-53.69 dB at 11.04 GHz and effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 4.4 GHz.The synergistic effects of the enhanced nanocomposite on electromagnetic wave absorption were thoroughly elucidated using the theories of multiple scattering,polarization relaxation,hysteresis loss,and eddy current loss.Furthermore,a multicomponent electromagnetic wave attenu-ation model was established,providing valuable insight into the design of novel absorbing materials and the enhancement of their absorp-tion performances.This research demonstrated the significant potential of the SiCNWs@Fe_(3)O_(4)@NC nanocomposite as a highly efficient electromagnetic wave-absorbing material with potential applications in various fields,such as stealth technology and microwave absorption.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22101059)the financial support from Guangxi Science and Technology Program of China(No.2023GXNSFBA026275)Guangxi Normal University。
文摘A novel photocatalytic energy transfer-driven radical relay strategy has been introduced for the chemoand regioselective 1,4-difunctionalization of carbon-sulfur double bonds.This represents the first instance of radical-mediated dual-functionalization of X-Y type unsaturated bonds,enabling the synthesis of complex linear molecules with C–O,C–N,and C-S bonds in a single operation.The method surpasses traditional approaches by avoiding the need for thiourea intermediates and the harsh conditions typically associated with them.The developed strategy exemplifies versatility,being applicable to 1,4-oxyamination,1,4-diamination,and 1,4-sulfonamination reactions,and has demonstrated compatibility with over 60 different substrates.The research also elucidates the role of electronic complementarity between radicals and receptors in achieving high selectivity in 1,4-difunctionalization reactions.This study significantly advances the field of bifunctionalization and remote difunctionalization reactions,with profound implications for the development of pharmaceuticals and materials science.
基金supported by the stable support project and the Major National Science and Technology Project(2017-VII-0008-0101).
文摘With the evolution of nickel-based single crystal superalloys,there is an increase in heavy elements such as Re and Ru.This has made solutal convection more pronounced during the directional solidification process,leading to solute redistribution and increasing the risk of casting defects such as low-angle grain boundaries.To avoid casting defects,downward directional solidification(DWS)method is adopted to eliminate solutal convection and change solute redistribution.However,there is currently no in-situ characterization or quantitative simulation studying the solute redistribution during DWS and upward directional solidification(UWS)processes.A multicomponent phase field simulation coupled with lattice Boltzmann method was employed to quantitatively investigate changes in dendrite morphology,solutal convection and deviation of dendrite tips from the perspective of solute redistribution during UWS and DWS processes.The simulation of microstructure agrees well with the experimental results.The mechanism that explains how solutal convection affects side branching behavior is depicted.A novel approach is introduced to characterize dendrite deviation,elucidating the reasons why defects are prone to occur under the influence of natural convection and solute redistribution.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Start-up Fund Project of Anhui Polytechnic University for Introducing Talents(No.2022YQQ081)Natural Science Research Project of the Anhui Educational Committee(No.2024AH050133)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22101088)。
文摘Dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)possessing strong solvency and high boiling point is a very important aprotic polar solvent in organic and polymer synthesis.Notably,it is also a useful synthon in organic chemistry.However,the direct incorporation of DMSO in polymer synthesis remains challenging.In this work,DMSO was successfully converted to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic polymers as a monomer via multicomponent polymerizations(MCPs)with dialdehydes and diamines in the presence of K_(2)S_(2)O_(8)/t-BuOK at 120℃in 6 h.A series of poly(phenylquinoline)s with high M_(w)values(up to 5.11×10^(4))were obtained in satisfactory yields(up to 82%),performing good solubility,good thermal and morphological stability as well as excellent film-forming ability.The thin films of poly(phenylquinoline)s exhibit high refractive index value in a wide wavelength range of 400–1700 nm.Thus,this work not only enriches the family of MCPs but also provides an efficient strategy for the conversion of DMSO into functional polymeric materials that are potentially applicable in diverse areas.
基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province(Nos.23ZDGA010 and 22ZD6GA008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51564035).
文摘Face-centered cubic(FCC)-structured multicomponent alloys typically exhibit good ductility but low strength.To simultaneously improve strength and ductility,a multicomponent alloy,Ni_(43.9)Co_(22.4)Fe_(8.8)Al_(10.7)Ti_(11.7)B_(2.5)(at%)with a unique microstructure was developed in this work.The microstructure,which includes 17.8%nanosized L12 precipitates and 26.6%micron-sized annealing twins distributed within~8μm fine FCC grains,was achieved through cryogenic rolling and subsequent annealing.The alloy exhibits a yield strength(YS)of 1063 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 1696 MPa,and excellent elongation of~26%.The L1_(2) precipitates and high-density grain boundaries act as a barrier to the dislocation movement,resulting in a substantial strengthening effect.In addition,the dislocations can cut through the L1_(2) precipitates that are coherent with the FCC matrix,whereas the twin boundaries can effectively absorb and store dislocations,leading to a high work-hardening rate.Furthermore,the stacking faults,Lomer-Cottrell locks,and 9-layer rhombohedral stacking sequence(9R)structures formed during tensile deformation significantly enhance strain hardening by blocking dislocation movement and accumulating dislocations,resulting in excellent comprehensive tensile properties.Theoretical calculations reveal that the grain boundaries,L1_(2)precipitates,and twin boundaries contribute the strengths of 263.8,412.6,and 68.7 MPa,respectively,accounting for 71.9%of the YS.This study introduces a promising strategy for developing multicomponent alloys with significant strength-ductility synergies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42030710 and 52308345)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC3707903).
文摘Heavy metal-contaminated sites are primarily treated via solidification and adsorption.Calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H)is generated during the soil stabilization process and contributes significantly to the strength and durability of the stabilized soil.To understand how the soil moisture content and heavy metal concentration affect the transport of heavy metals and the tensile strength of C-S-H,this study performed molecular dynamics(MD)simulations under different moisture and concentration levels.The results showed that Pb2+presented the highest adsorption to the surface of C-S-H due to its strong electrostatic interaction energy.The adsorption density peaks of Pb2+were 1.5–5 times greater than those of Cd2+and Zn2+.Zn2+and Cd2+ions were more likely to be adsorbed onto water molecules and form a larger hydrated radius than Pb2+.The adsorption of heavy metals onto C-S-H initially increased as the metal concentration increased and then decreased because of the limited sorption sites on C-S-H.The diffusion coefficients of the multicomponent metals in C-S-H showed no consistent trends.The maximum tensile strength of C-S-H decreased with increasing soil moisture and heavy metal concentrations.The tensile stress increased approximately linearly with strain until it reached a peak,after which it gradually declined but remained above zero,indicating good ductility and toughness under unsaturated conditions.These findings offer valuable molecular insights into the interactions between C-S-H and heavy metals and soil moisture,thereby advancing our understanding of their combined effects on soil stabilization.
基金supported by the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects for Platform and Talent Team Plan(No.GCC[2023]007)the Innovation Group of Guizhou University([2024]08)+1 种基金Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation(No.171095)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11964006).
文摘Hollow engineering plays a crucial role in enhancing interfacial polarization,which is an essential factor in microwave absorption.Herein,an in-situ growth approach was adopted to successively coating C layer and WS_(2) nanosheets on the surface SiO_(2) nanosphere.The obtained results suggested that the formed SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) multi-component nanocomposites(MCNCs)reveal a representative flower-like yolk-shell structure,which were manufactured massively through a simple channel.Additionally,the obtained SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) MCNCs presented a more and more obvious yolk-shell structure and reduced WS_(2) content with decreasing the addition of SiO_(2)@C or tungsten and sulfur sources.Because of their distinc-tive structures and remarkable cooperative effects,the SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) displayed excellent microwave absorption performances.Through the majorization of hollow structure and WS_(2),improved properties of SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) MCNCs could be acquired owing to their boosted polarization and conductive loss capabilities.Amongst,the resulting SiO_(2)@Void@C@WS_(2) MCNCs exhibited the effective absorption band and minimum reflection loss values of 5.40 GHz and−45.50 dB with matching thicknesses of 1.78 and 1.55 mm,respectively.Therefore,our findings employed hollow engineering and optimization strategies for components to design and fabricate the yolk-shell structure flower-like MCNCs,which acted as highly efficient wide-band microwave absorbing materials.
基金supported by grant 2011BAI11B01 from the Projects in the Chinese National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the 12th Five-year Plan Periodby grant 2017-I2M-1-004 from the Chinese Academy of Medical Science Innovation Fund for Medical Sciencesby the Major science and technology special plan project of Yunnan Province (202302AA310045)。
文摘Background Both medication and non-medication therapies are effective approaches to control blood pressure (BP) in hypertension patients.However,the association of joint changes in antihypertensive medication use and healthy lifestyle index (HLI)with BP control among hypertension patients is seldom reported,which needs to provide more evidence by prospective intervention studies.We examined the association of antihypertensive medication use and HLI with BP control among employees with hypertension in China based on a workplace-based multicomponent intervention program.Methods Between January 2013 and December 2014,a cluster randomized clinical trial of a workplace-based multicomponent intervention program was conducted in 60 workplaces across 20 urban areas in China.Workplaces were randomly divided into intervention (n=40) and control (n=20) groups.Basic information on employees at each workplace was collected by trained professionals,including sociodemographic characteristics,medical history,family history,lifestyle behaviors,medication status and physical measurements.After baseline,the intervention group received a 2-year intervention to achieve BP control,which included:(1) a workplace wellness program for all employees;(2) a guidelines-oriented hypertension management protocol.HLI including nonsmoking,nondrinking,adequate physical activity,weight within reference range and balanced diet,were coded on a 5-point scale (range:0-5,with higher score indicating a healthier lifestyle).Antihypertensive medication use was defined as taking drug within the last 2 weeks.Changes in HLI,antihypertensive medication use and BP control from baseline to 24 months were measured after the intervention.Results Overall,4655 employees were included (age:46.3±7.6 years,men:3547 (82.3%)).After 24 months of the intervention,there was a significant improvement in lifestyle[smoking (OR=0.65,95%CI:0.43-0.99;P=0.045),drinking (OR=0.52,95%CI:0.40-0.68;P<0.001),regular exercise (OR=3.10,95%CI:2.53-3.78;P<0.001),excessive intake of fatty food (OR=0.17,95%CI:0.06-0.52;P=0.002),restrictive use of salt (OR=0.26,95%CI:0.12-0.56;P=0.001)].Compare to employees with a deteriorating lifestyle after the intervention,those with an improved lifestyle had a higher BP control.In the intervention group,compared with employees not using antihypertensive medication,those who consistent used (OR=2.34;95%CI:1.16-4.72;P=0.017) or changed from not using to using antihypertensive medication (OR=2.24;95%CI:1.08-4.62;P=0.030) had higher BP control.Compared with those having lower HLI,participants with a same (OR=1.38;95%CI:0.99-1.93;P=0.056) or high (OR=1.79;95%CI:1.27~2.53;P<0.001) HLI had higher BP control.Those who used antihypertensive medication and had a high HLI had the highest BP control (OR=1.88;95%CI:1.32-2.67,P<0.001).Subgroup analysis also showed the consistent effect as the above.Conclusion These findings suggest that adherence to antihypertensive medication treatment and healthy lifestyle were associated with a significant improvement in BP control among employees with hypertension.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52075201,U22A20196,52188102)GuangDong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2023A1515010081).
文摘In this study,a novel multi-physics multi-scale model with the dilute multicomponent phase-field method in three-dimensional(3D)space was developed to investigate the complex microstructure evolu-tion in the molten pool during laser welding of Al-Li alloy.To accurately compute mass data within both two and three-dimensional computational domains,three efficient computing methods,including central processing unit parallel computing,adaptive mesh refinement,and moving-frame algorithm,were uti-lized.Emphasis was placed on the distinctive equiaxed-to-columnar-to-equiaxed transition phenomenon that occurs during the entire solidification process of Al-Li alloy laser welding.Simulation results indi-cated that the growth distance of columnar grains that epitaxially grew from the base metal(BM)de-creased as the nucleation rate increased.As the nucleation rate increased,the morphology of the newly formed grains near the fusion boundary(FB)changed from columnar to equiaxed,and newly formed equiaxed grains changed from having high-order dendrites to no obvious dendrite structure.When the nucleation rate was sufficiently high,non-dendritic equiaxed grains could directly form near the FB,and there was nearly no epitaxial growth from the BM.Additionally,simulation results illustrated the com-petition among multiple grains with varying orientations that grow in 3D space near the FB.Finally,how equiaxed grain bands develop was elucidated.The equiaxed band not only hindered the growth of early columnar grains but also some of its grains could grow epitaxially to form new columnar grains.These predicted results were in good agreement with experimental measurements and observations.
基金financially supported by the Doctorial Start-up Fund of Guizhou University(2011–05)Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation(171095)+1 种基金Talent Project of Guizhou Provincial Education Department(2022–094)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11964006).
文摘It is well recognized that interfacial effect and/or impedance matching play a great impact on microwave absorption.Herein,we proposed a facile strategy to take full advantage of interface engineering and impedance matching for boosting microwave absorption performance(MAPs).Three-dimensional(3D)hierarchical urchin-like core@shell structured NiO/Ni@CNTs multicomponent nanocomposites(MCNCs)were elaborately constructed and produced in high efficiency through a facile continuous chemical bath deposition,thermal treatment,and catalytic chemical vapor decomposition process.By controlling the pyrolysis time,the NiO/Ni@CNTs urchin-like MCNCs with different lengths and aggregation degrees of CNTs could be selectively synthesized.The obtained results revealed that the enhanced CNT contents provided abundant interfaces and effectively aggrandized their interfacial effects,which resulted in improved polarization loss,conductivity loss,and comprehensive MAPs.Impressively,the interfaces and impedance matching in the designed NiO/Ni@CNTs urchin-like MCNCs could be optimized by regulating the pyrolysis temperature,which further improved the comprehensive MAPs.And the designed NiO/Ni@CNTs urchin-like MCNCs could simultaneously display strong absorption capabilities,broad absorption bandwidths,and thin matching thicknesses.Therefore,our findings not only provided a simple and universal approach to produce core@shell structured magnetic carbon-based urchin-like MCNCs but also presented an interface engineering and impedance matching strategy to develop the tunable,strong absorption,broadband,lightweight high-efficiency microwave absorbers.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3504302)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(YESS20210336)+1 种基金the Fujian Provincial Natural Fund Project(2021J05101)the XIREM Autonomously Deployment Project(2023GG03)。
文摘Perovskite-type rare-earth ferrites(REFeO_(3))are promising materials for absorbing electromagnetic(EM)wave pollution.However,insufficient dielectric loss and poor impedance matching are key factors that limit the broader implementation of REFeO_(3).Herein,a series of multicomponent perovskite-type ferrites with strong EM wave absorption capabilities was prepared.Through the synergistic effect of chemical constitution regulation and entropy regulation,optimization of the dielectric loss and impedance matching is achieved by strengthening the structural defect mechanism,thus further adjusting the EM wave absorption performance.Compared with(LaGdSmNdBa)FeO_(3)(HE-1)and(LaGdPrSmNdBa)FeO_(3)(HE-2),(LaGdBa)FeO_(3)(ME-1)and(LaGdSmBa)FeO_(3)(ME-2)exhibit favorable performance,with optimal minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-56.35 dB(at 11.12 GHz)and-63.25 dB(at 7.22 GHz)and effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 4.46 and 4.72 GHz,respectively.This multicomponent design provides a new strategy for the development of EM wave absorption materials.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB2401800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21875022,22179008)+4 种基金the Yibin‘Jie Bang Gua Shuai’(2022JB004)the support from the Beijing Nova Program(20230484241)the support from the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20230931)the support from the 4B7B beam line of Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility(2021-BEPC-PT-005924,2021-BEPC-PT-005967)BL08U1A beam line of Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(2021-SSRF-PT-017710)。
文摘The rapid development of electric vehicles and portable energy storage systems demands improvements in the energy density and cost-effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries,a domain in which Lithium-rich layered cathode(LLO)materials inherently excel.However,these materials face practical challenges,such as low initial Coulombic efficiency,inferior cycle/rate performance,and voltage decline during cycling,which limit practical application.Our study introduces a surface multi-component integration strategy that incorporates oxygen vacancies into the pristine LLO material Li1.2Mn_(0.6)Ni_(0.2)O_(2).This process involves a brief citric acid treatment followed by calcination,aiming to explore rate-dependent degradation behavior.The induced surface oxygen vacancies can reduce surface oxygen partial pressure and diminish the generation of O_(2)and other highly reactive oxygen species on the surface,thereby facilitating the activation of Li ions trapped in tetrahedral sites while overcoming transport barriers.Additionally,the formation of a spinel-like phase with 3D Li+diffusion channels significantly improves Li^(+)diffusion kinetics and stabilizes the surface structure.The optimally modified sample boasts a discharge capacity of 299.5 mA h g^(-1)at a 0.1 C and 251.6 mA h g^(-1)at a 1 C during the initial activation cycle,with an impressive capacity of 222.1 mA h g^(-1)at a 5 C.Most notably,it retained nearly 70%of its capacity after 300 cycles at this elevated rate.This straightforward,effective,and highly viable modification strategy provides a crucial resolution for overcoming challenges associated with LLO materials,making them more suitable for practical application.