The effects of marine environmental factors-temperature （T）, dissolved oxygen （DO）, salinity （S） and pH--on the oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） of natural seawater were studied in laboratory. The results s...The effects of marine environmental factors-temperature （T）, dissolved oxygen （DO）, salinity （S） and pH--on the oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） of natural seawater were studied in laboratory. The results show an indistinct relationship between these four factors and the ORE but they did impact the ORP. Common mathematical methods were not applicable for describing the relationship. Therefore, a grey relational analysis （GRA） method was developed. The degrees of correlation were calculated according to GILA and the values of T, pH, DO and S were 0.744, 0.710, 0.692 and 0.690, respectively. From these values, the relations of these factors to the ORP could be described and evaluated, and those of T and pH were relatively major. In general, ORP is influenced by the synergic effect of T, DO, pH and S, with no single factor having an outstanding role.展开更多
To understand the transfer process of soluble reactive phosphorus （SRP） on the lake sediment-water interface in a mesotrophic shallow lake in South China, the SRP concentrations and the oxidation-reduction potential...To understand the transfer process of soluble reactive phosphorus （SRP） on the lake sediment-water interface in a mesotrophic shallow lake in South China, the SRP concentrations and the oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） across the sediment-water interfaces were continually monitored. Sediment samples were collected from Xinghu Lake in Guangdong Province. The ORP dynamics at different layers of overlying water was similar for six experimental systems, whereas those in porewater were significantly different. The ORP in overlying water was 200-300 mV higher than those in sediments. The oxygen penetration depth ranged from 2 to 10 mm in Xiannu Lake sediments. The variation amplitudes of ORP increased with sediment depth, but the mean ORP values were all about 218 mV. The SRP concentrations in porewater maintained at a low level of about 0.049 mg/L because of high atom ratio of total iron and total manganese to total phosphorus. The SRP concentrations and variation amplitudes in porewater increased with sediment depth. The SRP in overlying water mainly originated from S RP transference of the porewater of middle and bottom sediments （3-15 cm）. The ORP variation and SRP transfer in porewater played important roles in changing SRP concentrations. A distinct SRP concentration gradient appeared in overlying water when intense exchange occurred at the sediment-water interface; therefore, it was necessary to monitor the SRP concentration profiles to accurately estimate the internal loading.展开更多
The aim of this work is to evaluate the feasibility of applying the technology of oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） control on the municipal wastewater treatment system for nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Meanwhi...The aim of this work is to evaluate the feasibility of applying the technology of oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） control on the municipal wastewater treatment system for nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Meanwhile the relation between the optimal ORP （ ORPopt ） and influent C/N ratio was evaluated, in which the influent chemical oxygen demand （ COD ） concentration was stabilized at （290 ± 10 ） mg/L, the influent total phosphorus （TP） concentration was stabilized at （7.0 ± 0.5 ） mg/L. The results indicated that： （1） the ORP in the second anoxic zone had effect on nitrogen and phosphorus removal capability, and the average percentages of phosphorus uptake in ANO2 zone （ ηa ） increased with increasing ORP, i. e. , increasing from 12. 0% at - 143 mV to 22.0%,30.0%,37.0%, and45.0% at -123, -111, -105 and -95 mV, respectively; （2） the ORPopt as function of influent C/N ratio could be calculated by the equation： y ffi 252. 73e〈 -x/3.39） _ 131.01 ; the maximum percentage of phosphorus uptake in ANO2 as function of the ORPopt could be calculated by the equation： y ffi -0.49e（x/15.58） ＋ 1. 51. The ORPopt was the important process control parameter that must be optimized for operation of enhanced biological phosphorus removal （ EBPR ） system. Moreover, ORP sensor is very simple, and the industrial applications of this strategy is practical.展开更多
According to the World Health Organization(WHO),oxidative stress(OS)is a significant contributor to male infertility.SeminalOS can be measured by a number of assays,all of which are either costly or time sensitive and...According to the World Health Organization(WHO),oxidative stress(OS)is a significant contributor to male infertility.SeminalOS can be measured by a number of assays,all of which are either costly or time sensitive and/or require large semen volume andcomplex instrumentation.One less expensive alternative is to quantify the oxidation-reduction potential(ORP)with the MiOXSYS.In this international multi-center study,we assessed whether ORP levels measured by the MiOXSYS could distinguish semensamples that fall within the 2010 WHO normal reference values from those that do not.Semen samples were collected from 2092patients in 9 countries;ORP was normalized to sperm concentration(mV/10^6 sperm/ml).Only those samples with a concentration>1×10^6 sperm ml1 were in eluded.The results showed that 199 samples fell within the WHO no rmal refere nee range while theremaining 1893 samples did not meet one or more of the criteria.ORP was negatively correlated with all semen parameters(P <0.01)except volume.The area under the curve for ORP was 0.765.The ORP cut-off value(1.34 mV/10^6 sperm/ml)was able todifferentiate specimens with abnormal semen parameters with 98.1%sensitivity,40.6%specificity,94.7%positive predictivevalue(PPV)and 66.6%negative predictive value(NPV).When used as an adjunct to traditional semen analysis,ORP levels mayhelp identify altered functional status of spermatozoa caused by OS in cases of idiopathic male infertility and in male partners ofcouples sufferi ng recurre nt pregna ncy loss,and thereby directi ng these men to relevant medical therapies and lifestyle modificati ons.展开更多
The reverse osmosis method is one of the most widely used methods of seawater desalination at present.Hydrophilic and desalting membranes in reverse osmosis systems are highly susceptible to the input pollutants.Vario...The reverse osmosis method is one of the most widely used methods of seawater desalination at present.Hydrophilic and desalting membranes in reverse osmosis systems are highly susceptible to the input pollutants.Various contaminants,including suspended organic and inorganic matter,result in membrane fouling and membrane degradation.Fundamental parameters such as the turbidity,the amount of chlorine injection,and silt density index (SDI) are the most predominant parameters of fouling control in the membranes.In this study,the operation system included a water intake unit,a pretreatment system,and an RO system.The pretreatment system encompassed a clarifier,a gravity sand filter,pressurized sand filters,and a cartridge filter.The correlation between the amount of chlorine injection in terms of the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) and the SDI value of the input water was investigated at a specified site next to the Persian Gulf.The results showed that,at certain intervals of inlet turbidity,injection of a certain amount of chlorine into the raw water has a distinct effect on the decrease of SDI.展开更多
two-stage co-culture approach was employed in an acetone-butanol-ethanol(ABE)fermentation.An obligate aerobic bacterium,Arthrobacter sp.,was first grown for 6 h at 30℃ to create anaerobic conditions.Subsequently,Clos...two-stage co-culture approach was employed in an acetone-butanol-ethanol(ABE)fermentation.An obligate aerobic bacterium,Arthrobacter sp.,was first grown for 6 h at 30℃ to create anaerobic conditions.Subsequently,Clostridium beijerinckii TISTR 1461 was inoculated and a fermentation was performed at 37℃.To identify an intermediate temperature suitable for both microorganisms,their growth was examined at 30,34,and 37℃.C.beijerinckii exhibited the highest specific growth rate at 37℃,while Arthrobacter sp.displayed similar growth rates at all tested temperatures.Butanol production from a synthetic medium(P2 medium)by C.beijerinckii at different temperatures using oxygen-free nitrogen(OFN)gas flushing as a control treatment revealed that fermentation at 37℃ gave the highest butanol concentration(PB,9.98 g/L).Consequently,37℃ was chosen for butanol production from sweet sorghum stem juice(SSJ)by co-culture of these two microorganisms in 1-L screw-capped bottles.Compared to the control treatment,higher PB(11.38 g/L),yield(Y_(B/S),0.37 g/g)and productivity(Q_(B),0.24 g/L⋅h)were achieved using the co-culture system.These results were further confirmed by monitoring the oxidation-reduction potential(ORP)during ABE fermentation in a 2-L stirred-tank bioreactor(STR).Moreover,when the co-culture fermentation at 37℃ was scaled up in a 30-L STR,the PB,Y_(B/S)and Q_(B)values were comparable to those obtained in the 2-L STR.Therefore,co-culture fermentation of Arthrobacter sp.and C.beijerinckii TISTR 1461 at 37℃ represents a promising method for large-scale butanol production.展开更多
In this study, the ground potential rise(GPR) phenomenon caused by a lightning current injected into a field-shaped artificial grounding grid, as well as the potential difference between two different nodes at the edg...In this study, the ground potential rise(GPR) phenomenon caused by a lightning current injected into a field-shaped artificial grounding grid, as well as the potential difference between two different nodes at the edge of the grounding grid, was observed and analyzed under artificially triggered lightning conditions. Based on circuit theory and measured current data, a π-equivalent circuit was established to simulate the transient response of the grounding grid.Nineteen return strokes from three artificially triggered lightning events were analyzed. The peak currents of the 19 return strokes range from -6.7 to -25.1 kA, and the mean value was -14.3 kA. The GPR decreased rapidly and formed a subpeak after reaching the initial peak, with the mean value of the initial peak being -148.65 kV and the mean value of the subpeak being -92.87 kV. The GPR induced by the triggered lightning currents exhibited a subpeak phenomenon. Simulation results indicate that the subpeak phenomenon is related to localized corrosion of the vertical grounding electrode. The potential difference at the grounding grid edge exhibited a multi-pulse waveform with alternating polarity, dominated by positive pulses. The peak values of both the positive and negative polarity pulses gradually decreased, with the first positive pulse displaying a significantly higher intensity than that of subsequent pulses.展开更多
Lead(Pb)is a typical low-melting-point ductile metal and serves as an important model material in the study of dynamic responses.Under shock-wave loading,its dynamic mechanical behavior comprises two key phenomena:pla...Lead(Pb)is a typical low-melting-point ductile metal and serves as an important model material in the study of dynamic responses.Under shock-wave loading,its dynamic mechanical behavior comprises two key phenomena:plastic deformation and shock-induced phase transitions.The underlying mechanisms of these processes are still poorly understood.Revealing these mechanisms remains challenging for experimental approaches.Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics(NEMD)simulations are an alternative theoretical tool for studying dynamic responses,as they capture atomic-scale mechanisms such as defect evolution and deformation pathways.However,due to the limited accuracy of empirical interatomic potentials,the reliability of previous NEMD studies has been questioned.Using our newly developed machine learning potential for Pb-Sn alloys,we revisited the microstructural evolution in response to shock loading under various shock orientations.The results reveal that shock loading along the[001]orientation of Pb exhibits a fast,reversible,and massive phase transition and stacking-fault evolution.The behavior of Pb differs from previous studies by the absence of twinning during plastic deformation.Loading along the[011]orientation leads to slow,irreversible plastic deformation,and a localized FCC-BCC phase transition in the Pitsch orientation relationship.This study provides crucial theoretical insights into the dynamic mechanical response of Pb,offering a theoretical input for understanding the microstructure-performance relationship under extreme conditions.展开更多
Understanding the complex deformation mechanisms of non-equimolar multi-principal element alloys(MPEAs)requires high-fidelity atomic-scale simulations.This study develops a deep potential(DP)model to enable molecular ...Understanding the complex deformation mechanisms of non-equimolar multi-principal element alloys(MPEAs)requires high-fidelity atomic-scale simulations.This study develops a deep potential(DP)model to enable molecular dynamics simulations of the Ta_(0.4)Ti_(2)Zr(Ta_(0.4))alloy.Monte Carlo simulations using this potential reveal Ta atom precipitation in the Ta_(0.4)alloy.Under uniaxial tensile loading along the[100]direction in the NPT ensemble,the alloy undergoes a remarkable sequence of phase transformations:an initial body-centered cubic(BCC_(1))to face-centered cubic(FCC)transformation,followed by a reverse transformation from FCC to a distinct BCC phase(BCC_(2)),and finally a BCC_(2) to hexagonal close-packed(HCP)transformation.Critically,the reverse FCC to BCC_(2) transformation induces significant volume contraction.We demonstrate that the inversely transformed BCC_(2) phase primarily accommodates compressive stress.Concurrently,the reorientation of BCC_(2) crystals contributes substantially to the observed high strain hardening.These simulations provide atomic-scale insights into the dynamic structural evolution,sequential phase transformations,and stress partitioning during deformation of the Ta_(0.4)alloy.The developed DP model and the revealed mechanisms offer fundamental theoretical guidance for accelerating the design of high-performance MPEAs.展开更多
This study presents a multi-physical modeling approach to analyze the dynamics of moisture potential and stress-deformation features near deep desiccation cracks in clayey soils under three consecutive years’climate ...This study presents a multi-physical modeling approach to analyze the dynamics of moisture potential and stress-deformation features near deep desiccation cracks in clayey soils under three consecutive years’climate variability in an arid region.A triple research approach of statistical analysis,analytical framework,and numerical modeling was used to investigate the complex thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of desiccation-cracked soil,incorporating realistic climatic data of Qom,Iran.The results revealed the interplay between stress,strain,and pore water pressure over time,demonstrating that soil experiences significant swelling and shrinkage due to cyclic wetting and drying.The horizontal stress distribution shows compressive stress concentration at crack tips during wetting,transitioning to tensile stresses uniformly across the soil surface during drying paths.Similarly,vertical stress distributions exhibit localized compressive stresses along crack boundaries during wetting and tensile stresses during drying,highlighting the critical stress conditions at crack tips.The model differentiates between microstructural and macrostructural changes in porosity.Annual trends in micro-porosity revealed cyclic-dependent behavior,with significant volumetric changes occurring in the first year,stabilizing with successive cycles.The results also indicated that part of the volumetric changes are irreversible,with volumetric plastic strain increasing exponentially but at a decreasing rate over three years.Principal stress analysis indicates a shift from compressive to tensile stress states around cracks,driven by climate-induced wetting and drying cycles.These findings underscore the critical role of climate variability in shaping cracked soil behavior in arid regions,providing insights into the heterogeneous behavior of cracked soil surfFicial layers.展开更多
Current experimental techniques still face challenges in clarifying the structural and dynamic properties of helium(He)in liquid lithium(Li).A critical example of this technical hurdle is the formation of He bubbles,w...Current experimental techniques still face challenges in clarifying the structural and dynamic properties of helium(He)in liquid lithium(Li).A critical example of this technical hurdle is the formation of He bubbles,which significantly affects the transport of He within liquid Li—a vital aspect when considering liquid Li as a plasma-facing material in nuclear fusion reactors.We develop a machine-learning-based deep potential(DP)with ab initio accuracy for the Li-He system and perform molecular dynamics simulations at temperatures ranging from 470 K to 1270 K with a wide range of He concentrations.We observe that He atoms exhibit a tendency to aggregate and form clusters and bubbles in liquid Li.Notably,He clusters exhibit a significant increase in size at elevated temperatures and high concentrations of He,accompanied by the phase separation of Li and He atoms.We also observe an anomalous non-linear relationship between the diffusion coefficient of He and temperature,which is attributed to the larger cluster size at higher temperatures.Our study provides a deeper understanding of the behavior of He in liquid Li and further supports the potential application of liquid Li under extreme conditions.展开更多
The paper considers the initial value problem of inhomogeneous fourth-order Schr¨odinger equation with potential in energy space H^(2)(R^(d)).The global well-posedness is obtained in dimensions d≥5 resorting to ...The paper considers the initial value problem of inhomogeneous fourth-order Schr¨odinger equation with potential in energy space H^(2)(R^(d)).The global well-posedness is obtained in dimensions d≥5 resorting to contractive mapping principle,Strichartz estimates,Caffarelli-Kohn-Nirenberg-type inequality and the continuity method.展开更多
Oxidative potential(OP)can be used as an indicator of the health risks of particulate matter in the air.To study the variation and sources of OP,we conducted an observation of PM_(2.5) in a megacity in southern China ...Oxidative potential(OP)can be used as an indicator of the health risks of particulate matter in the air.To study the variation and sources of OP,we conducted an observation of PM_(2.5) in a megacity in southern China in winter and spring of 2021.The results show that the average concentration of PM_(2.5) decreased by 47%from winter to spring,while volume-normalized and mass-normalized OP(i.e.,OP_(v) and OP_(m))increased by 6%and 69%,respectively.It suggests that the decline of PM_(2.5) may not necessarily decrease the health risks and the intrinsic toxicity of PM_(2.5).Variations of OP_(v) and OP_(m) among different periods were related to the different source contributions and environmental conditions.The positive matrix factorization model was used to identify the major sources of OP_(v).OP_(v) was mainly contributed by biomass burning/industrial emissions(29%),soil/road dust(20%),secondary sulfate(14%),and coal combustion(13%)in winter.Different major sources were resolved to be secondary sulfate(36%),biological sources(21%),and marine vessels(20%)in spring,presenting the substantial contribution of biological sources.The analysis shows strong associations between OP_(v) and both live and dead bacteria,further confirming the important contribution of bioaerosols to the enhancement of OP.This study highlights the importance of understanding OP in ambient PM_(2.5) in terms of public health impact and provides a new insight into the biological contribution to OP.展开更多
Addiction,a complex and chronic neurobiological disorder,is characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences,leading to persistent alterations in brain function,particularly within the reward,mot...Addiction,a complex and chronic neurobiological disorder,is characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences,leading to persistent alterations in brain function,particularly within the reward,motivation,and decision-making systems.Despite the availability of a range of treatment options,including pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapies,relapse remains a major challenge,with many individuals struggling to maintain long-term recovery.Current treatments often show limited efficacy,underscoring the need for novel therapeutic strategies that can address the underlying neurobiological disruptions in addiction.展开更多
All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)represent a next-generation energy storage technology,offering enhanced safety,higher energy density,and improved cycling stability compared to conventional liquid-electrolyte-based lit...All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)represent a next-generation energy storage technology,offering enhanced safety,higher energy density,and improved cycling stability compared to conventional liquid-electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries.Understanding and optimizing the complex chemistries and interfaces that underpin ASSB performance present significant challenges from both experimental and modeling perspectives.In particular,atomistic simulations face difficulties in capturing the complex structure,disorder,and dynamic evolution of materials and interfaces under practically relevant conditions.While established methods such as density functional theory and classical force fields have provided valuable insights,some questions remain difficult to address,particularly those involving large system sizes or long timescales.Recently,machine learning interatomic potentials(MLIPs)have emerged as a transformative tool,enabling atomistic simulations at length and time scales that were previously challenging to access with conventional approaches.By delivering near first-principles accuracy with much greater efficiency,MLIPs open new avenues for large-scale,long-timescale,and high-throughput simulations of solid-state battery materials.In this review,we present a comparative overview of density functional theory,classical force fields,and MLIPs,highlighting their respective strengths and limitations in ASSB research.We then discuss how MLIPs enable simulations that reach longer timescales,larger system sizes,and support high-throughput calculations,providing unique insights into ion transport and interfacial evolution in ASSBs.Finally,we conclude with a summary and outlook on current challenges and future opportunities for expanding MLIP capabilities and accelerating their impact in solid-state battery research.展开更多
The high-order deformation effects in even-even^(246,248)No are investigated by means of pairing self-consistent WoodsSaxon-Strutinsky calculations using the potential-energy-surface(PES)approach in an extended deform...The high-order deformation effects in even-even^(246,248)No are investigated by means of pairing self-consistent WoodsSaxon-Strutinsky calculations using the potential-energy-surface(PES)approach in an extended deformation space(β_(2),β_(3),β_(4),β_(5),β_(6),β_(7),β_(8)).Based on the calculated two-dimensional projected energy maps and different potential energy curves,we found that the highly even-order deformations have an important impact on both the fission trajectory and energy minima,while the odd-order deformations,accompanying the even-order ones,primarily affect the fission path beyond the second barrier.Relative to the light actinide nuclei,the nuclear ground state changes to the superdeformed configuration,but the normally deformed minimum,as the low-energy shape isomer,may still be primarily responsible for enhancing nuclear stability and ensuring experimental accessibility in^(246,248)No.Our present investigation indicates the nonnegligible impact of high-order deformation effects along the fission valley and will be helpful for deepening the understanding of different deformation effects and deformation couplings in nuclei,especially in this neutron-deficient heavy-mass region.展开更多
To understand the transmission paths and potential source areas of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5))and ozone(O_(3))in Urumqi,using the monitoring data from 2020 to 2022,the pollution characteristics and the transmiss...To understand the transmission paths and potential source areas of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5))and ozone(O_(3))in Urumqi,using the monitoring data from 2020 to 2022,the pollution characteristics and the transmission paths of PM_(2.5) and O_(3) were studied.Based on the MeteoInfo software,the potential source areas and concentration contributions via the weighted potential source contribution function(WPSCF)and the weighted concentration weighted trajectory(WCWT)were analyzed.Besides,trajectory distribution at different starting heights were compared.The results of the backward trajectory(500 m)showed that the PM_(2.5) and O_(3) clustering trajectories were mainly derived from the northwest and passed through Yining/Ili and Tacheng.The air flow proportion of PM_(2.5) pollution was 44.83%in winter.With the highest pollution concentration(119.2μg/m^(3)),the pollution airflow proportion of O_(3) was 30.52%in summer.According to an analysis of the pressure profile,the atmospheric pressure was below 850 hPa in winter,indicating that the near-surface air mass had a substantial impact on PM_(2.5) concentrations,whereas in summer the pressure for O_(3) rose above 750 hP1,leading to higher pollutant concentrations.The WPSCF/WCWT results of PM_(2.5) demonstrated that the largest potential areas were identified in winter and were mainly distributed in Bozhou,Kuitun,and Shihezi(west of Urumqi,cultivated land/grassland),while the largest potential areas of O_(3) were distributed in Changji(east of Urumqi,barren land)and Turpan(southeast of Urumqi,grassland)in summer.The study indicates that the government should implement stricter measures to control regional transmission and air pollution.展开更多
The published article titled“Truncated Bid Overexpression Induced by Recombinant Adenovirus Cre/LoxP System Suppresses the Tumorigenic Potential of CD133+Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells”has been retracted from Oncology Re...The published article titled“Truncated Bid Overexpression Induced by Recombinant Adenovirus Cre/LoxP System Suppresses the Tumorigenic Potential of CD133+Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.595–603.展开更多
The year 2025 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese filmmaking.From the first film Dingjun Mountain released in 1905,which captured scenes from Peking opera,to the present day where artificial intelligen...The year 2025 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese filmmaking.From the first film Dingjun Mountain released in 1905,which captured scenes from Peking opera,to the present day where artificial intelligence(AI)is utilised in film production,the Chinese film industry has been developing for over a century.Data from the China Film Administration shows that China’s 2025 box o"ce revenue topped 51.8 billion yuan($7.4 billion),realising a year-on-year increase of nearly 22 percent.展开更多
The Neogene Shawan Formation in the Chepaizi Uplift of the Junggar Basin(NW China)has obtained high oil flow,demonstrating a good potential for oil and gas exploration.The multi-source hydrocarbon generation backgroun...The Neogene Shawan Formation in the Chepaizi Uplift of the Junggar Basin(NW China)has obtained high oil flow,demonstrating a good potential for oil and gas exploration.The multi-source hydrocarbon generation background and strong tectonic activity have led to the simultaneous production of heavy oil and light oil from multi-layer in the area,which makes it very difficult to identify oil origins,presently,the hot debate on the oil origins needs to be clarified.In this paper,due to the selective consumption of different types of compounds in crude oils by severe and intense biodegradation,the commonly used oilsource correlation tools are ineffective or may produce misleading results,this study adopted a biomarker recovery method based on the principle of mass conservation that uses the sum of the mass of the residual biomarkers and their corresponding biodegradation products to obtain the mass of the original biomarkers,improving the reliability of oil origins determination.Based on the nature and occurrence of crude oils,the investigated oils are subdivided into three types,Group A,Group B and Group C.Group A,light oils occurred mainly in lower structure Neogene Shawan Formation in the western Chepaizi Uplift,while Group B,heavy oils occurred mainly in higher structure Neogene Shawan Formation in the western Chepaizi Uplift.The two types of crude oils may come from the mixed source of Jurassic Badaowan Formation source rocks(J_(1)b)and Paleogene Anjihaihe Formation source rocks(E_(2-3)a)in the Sikeshu Sag,and Jurassic Badaowan Formation source rocks(J_(1)b)are the main source of crude oils.Group C,heavy oils occurred mainly in Neogene Shawan Formation in the eastern Chepaizi Uplift,showing good correlation with the Permian(P_(1)f and P_(2)w)source rocks in the Shawan Sag.At the same time,by combining stable carbon isotope and parameters related to triaromatic steroids,the accuracy of the oilsource correlation results by biomarker recovery method was further verified.展开更多
基金Supporte by the Knowledge Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (No KZCX2-YW-210)National Key Technology Research and Development Program (No2007BAB27B04)the High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No 2001AA635080)
文摘The effects of marine environmental factors-temperature （T）, dissolved oxygen （DO）, salinity （S） and pH--on the oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） of natural seawater were studied in laboratory. The results show an indistinct relationship between these four factors and the ORE but they did impact the ORP. Common mathematical methods were not applicable for describing the relationship. Therefore, a grey relational analysis （GRA） method was developed. The degrees of correlation were calculated according to GILA and the values of T, pH, DO and S were 0.744, 0.710, 0.692 and 0.690, respectively. From these values, the relations of these factors to the ORP could be described and evaluated, and those of T and pH were relatively major. In general, ORP is influenced by the synergic effect of T, DO, pH and S, with no single factor having an outstanding role.
基金supported by the Environment and Pollution Control Technology Innovation Program,which is one part of the 985 Project at Sun Yat-sen University
文摘To understand the transfer process of soluble reactive phosphorus （SRP） on the lake sediment-water interface in a mesotrophic shallow lake in South China, the SRP concentrations and the oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） across the sediment-water interfaces were continually monitored. Sediment samples were collected from Xinghu Lake in Guangdong Province. The ORP dynamics at different layers of overlying water was similar for six experimental systems, whereas those in porewater were significantly different. The ORP in overlying water was 200-300 mV higher than those in sediments. The oxygen penetration depth ranged from 2 to 10 mm in Xiannu Lake sediments. The variation amplitudes of ORP increased with sediment depth, but the mean ORP values were all about 218 mV. The SRP concentrations in porewater maintained at a low level of about 0.049 mg/L because of high atom ratio of total iron and total manganese to total phosphorus. The SRP concentrations and variation amplitudes in porewater increased with sediment depth. The SRP in overlying water mainly originated from S RP transference of the porewater of middle and bottom sediments （3-15 cm）. The ORP variation and SRP transfer in porewater played important roles in changing SRP concentrations. A distinct SRP concentration gradient appeared in overlying water when intense exchange occurred at the sediment-water interface; therefore, it was necessary to monitor the SRP concentration profiles to accurately estimate the internal loading.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.50978118)
文摘The aim of this work is to evaluate the feasibility of applying the technology of oxidation-reduction potential （ORP） control on the municipal wastewater treatment system for nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Meanwhile the relation between the optimal ORP （ ORPopt ） and influent C/N ratio was evaluated, in which the influent chemical oxygen demand （ COD ） concentration was stabilized at （290 ± 10 ） mg/L, the influent total phosphorus （TP） concentration was stabilized at （7.0 ± 0.5 ） mg/L. The results indicated that： （1） the ORP in the second anoxic zone had effect on nitrogen and phosphorus removal capability, and the average percentages of phosphorus uptake in ANO2 zone （ ηa ） increased with increasing ORP, i. e. , increasing from 12. 0% at - 143 mV to 22.0%,30.0%,37.0%, and45.0% at -123, -111, -105 and -95 mV, respectively; （2） the ORPopt as function of influent C/N ratio could be calculated by the equation： y ffi 252. 73e〈 -x/3.39） _ 131.01 ; the maximum percentage of phosphorus uptake in ANO2 as function of the ORPopt could be calculated by the equation： y ffi -0.49e（x/15.58） ＋ 1. 51. The ORPopt was the important process control parameter that must be optimized for operation of enhanced biological phosphorus removal （ EBPR ） system. Moreover, ORP sensor is very simple, and the industrial applications of this strategy is practical.
文摘According to the World Health Organization(WHO),oxidative stress(OS)is a significant contributor to male infertility.SeminalOS can be measured by a number of assays,all of which are either costly or time sensitive and/or require large semen volume andcomplex instrumentation.One less expensive alternative is to quantify the oxidation-reduction potential(ORP)with the MiOXSYS.In this international multi-center study,we assessed whether ORP levels measured by the MiOXSYS could distinguish semensamples that fall within the 2010 WHO normal reference values from those that do not.Semen samples were collected from 2092patients in 9 countries;ORP was normalized to sperm concentration(mV/10^6 sperm/ml).Only those samples with a concentration>1×10^6 sperm ml1 were in eluded.The results showed that 199 samples fell within the WHO no rmal refere nee range while theremaining 1893 samples did not meet one or more of the criteria.ORP was negatively correlated with all semen parameters(P <0.01)except volume.The area under the curve for ORP was 0.765.The ORP cut-off value(1.34 mV/10^6 sperm/ml)was able todifferentiate specimens with abnormal semen parameters with 98.1%sensitivity,40.6%specificity,94.7%positive predictivevalue(PPV)and 66.6%negative predictive value(NPV).When used as an adjunct to traditional semen analysis,ORP levels mayhelp identify altered functional status of spermatozoa caused by OS in cases of idiopathic male infertility and in male partners ofcouples sufferi ng recurre nt pregna ncy loss,and thereby directi ng these men to relevant medical therapies and lifestyle modificati ons.
文摘The reverse osmosis method is one of the most widely used methods of seawater desalination at present.Hydrophilic and desalting membranes in reverse osmosis systems are highly susceptible to the input pollutants.Various contaminants,including suspended organic and inorganic matter,result in membrane fouling and membrane degradation.Fundamental parameters such as the turbidity,the amount of chlorine injection,and silt density index (SDI) are the most predominant parameters of fouling control in the membranes.In this study,the operation system included a water intake unit,a pretreatment system,and an RO system.The pretreatment system encompassed a clarifier,a gravity sand filter,pressurized sand filters,and a cartridge filter.The correlation between the amount of chlorine injection in terms of the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) and the SDI value of the input water was investigated at a specified site next to the Persian Gulf.The results showed that,at certain intervals of inlet turbidity,injection of a certain amount of chlorine into the raw water has a distinct effect on the decrease of SDI.
基金supported by the Fundamental Fund 2023 of Khon Kaen Universitysupport from the National Science,Research and Innovation Fund(NSRF),Thailand(Grant.No.179509).
文摘two-stage co-culture approach was employed in an acetone-butanol-ethanol(ABE)fermentation.An obligate aerobic bacterium,Arthrobacter sp.,was first grown for 6 h at 30℃ to create anaerobic conditions.Subsequently,Clostridium beijerinckii TISTR 1461 was inoculated and a fermentation was performed at 37℃.To identify an intermediate temperature suitable for both microorganisms,their growth was examined at 30,34,and 37℃.C.beijerinckii exhibited the highest specific growth rate at 37℃,while Arthrobacter sp.displayed similar growth rates at all tested temperatures.Butanol production from a synthetic medium(P2 medium)by C.beijerinckii at different temperatures using oxygen-free nitrogen(OFN)gas flushing as a control treatment revealed that fermentation at 37℃ gave the highest butanol concentration(PB,9.98 g/L).Consequently,37℃ was chosen for butanol production from sweet sorghum stem juice(SSJ)by co-culture of these two microorganisms in 1-L screw-capped bottles.Compared to the control treatment,higher PB(11.38 g/L),yield(Y_(B/S),0.37 g/g)and productivity(Q_(B),0.24 g/L⋅h)were achieved using the co-culture system.These results were further confirmed by monitoring the oxidation-reduction potential(ORP)during ABE fermentation in a 2-L stirred-tank bioreactor(STR).Moreover,when the co-culture fermentation at 37℃ was scaled up in a 30-L STR,the PB,Y_(B/S)and Q_(B)values were comparable to those obtained in the 2-L STR.Therefore,co-culture fermentation of Arthrobacter sp.and C.beijerinckii TISTR 1461 at 37℃ represents a promising method for large-scale butanol production.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(42575091)Marine Meteorological Science and Data Center Program (2024B1212070014)。
文摘In this study, the ground potential rise(GPR) phenomenon caused by a lightning current injected into a field-shaped artificial grounding grid, as well as the potential difference between two different nodes at the edge of the grounding grid, was observed and analyzed under artificially triggered lightning conditions. Based on circuit theory and measured current data, a π-equivalent circuit was established to simulate the transient response of the grounding grid.Nineteen return strokes from three artificially triggered lightning events were analyzed. The peak currents of the 19 return strokes range from -6.7 to -25.1 kA, and the mean value was -14.3 kA. The GPR decreased rapidly and formed a subpeak after reaching the initial peak, with the mean value of the initial peak being -148.65 kV and the mean value of the subpeak being -92.87 kV. The GPR induced by the triggered lightning currents exhibited a subpeak phenomenon. Simulation results indicate that the subpeak phenomenon is related to localized corrosion of the vertical grounding electrode. The potential difference at the grounding grid edge exhibited a multi-pulse waveform with alternating polarity, dominated by positive pulses. The peak values of both the positive and negative polarity pulses gradually decreased, with the first positive pulse displaying a significantly higher intensity than that of subsequent pulses.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1004300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12404004)。
文摘Lead(Pb)is a typical low-melting-point ductile metal and serves as an important model material in the study of dynamic responses.Under shock-wave loading,its dynamic mechanical behavior comprises two key phenomena:plastic deformation and shock-induced phase transitions.The underlying mechanisms of these processes are still poorly understood.Revealing these mechanisms remains challenging for experimental approaches.Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics(NEMD)simulations are an alternative theoretical tool for studying dynamic responses,as they capture atomic-scale mechanisms such as defect evolution and deformation pathways.However,due to the limited accuracy of empirical interatomic potentials,the reliability of previous NEMD studies has been questioned.Using our newly developed machine learning potential for Pb-Sn alloys,we revisited the microstructural evolution in response to shock loading under various shock orientations.The results reveal that shock loading along the[001]orientation of Pb exhibits a fast,reversible,and massive phase transition and stacking-fault evolution.The behavior of Pb differs from previous studies by the absence of twinning during plastic deformation.Loading along the[011]orientation leads to slow,irreversible plastic deformation,and a localized FCC-BCC phase transition in the Pitsch orientation relationship.This study provides crucial theoretical insights into the dynamic mechanical response of Pb,offering a theoretical input for understanding the microstructure-performance relationship under extreme conditions.
基金supported by the National University of Defense Technology Research Fund Projectthe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12534013)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(Grant Nos.2025ZYJ001 and 2021RC4026)。
文摘Understanding the complex deformation mechanisms of non-equimolar multi-principal element alloys(MPEAs)requires high-fidelity atomic-scale simulations.This study develops a deep potential(DP)model to enable molecular dynamics simulations of the Ta_(0.4)Ti_(2)Zr(Ta_(0.4))alloy.Monte Carlo simulations using this potential reveal Ta atom precipitation in the Ta_(0.4)alloy.Under uniaxial tensile loading along the[100]direction in the NPT ensemble,the alloy undergoes a remarkable sequence of phase transformations:an initial body-centered cubic(BCC_(1))to face-centered cubic(FCC)transformation,followed by a reverse transformation from FCC to a distinct BCC phase(BCC_(2)),and finally a BCC_(2) to hexagonal close-packed(HCP)transformation.Critically,the reverse FCC to BCC_(2) transformation induces significant volume contraction.We demonstrate that the inversely transformed BCC_(2) phase primarily accommodates compressive stress.Concurrently,the reorientation of BCC_(2) crystals contributes substantially to the observed high strain hardening.These simulations provide atomic-scale insights into the dynamic structural evolution,sequential phase transformations,and stress partitioning during deformation of the Ta_(0.4)alloy.The developed DP model and the revealed mechanisms offer fundamental theoretical guidance for accelerating the design of high-performance MPEAs.
基金support provided by the Research Grant Office at Sharif University Technology by way of grants G4010902 and QB020105 is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘This study presents a multi-physical modeling approach to analyze the dynamics of moisture potential and stress-deformation features near deep desiccation cracks in clayey soils under three consecutive years’climate variability in an arid region.A triple research approach of statistical analysis,analytical framework,and numerical modeling was used to investigate the complex thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of desiccation-cracked soil,incorporating realistic climatic data of Qom,Iran.The results revealed the interplay between stress,strain,and pore water pressure over time,demonstrating that soil experiences significant swelling and shrinkage due to cyclic wetting and drying.The horizontal stress distribution shows compressive stress concentration at crack tips during wetting,transitioning to tensile stresses uniformly across the soil surface during drying paths.Similarly,vertical stress distributions exhibit localized compressive stresses along crack boundaries during wetting and tensile stresses during drying,highlighting the critical stress conditions at crack tips.The model differentiates between microstructural and macrostructural changes in porosity.Annual trends in micro-porosity revealed cyclic-dependent behavior,with significant volumetric changes occurring in the first year,stabilizing with successive cycles.The results also indicated that part of the volumetric changes are irreversible,with volumetric plastic strain increasing exponentially but at a decreasing rate over three years.Principal stress analysis indicates a shift from compressive to tensile stress states around cracks,driven by climate-induced wetting and drying cycles.These findings underscore the critical role of climate variability in shaping cracked soil behavior in arid regions,providing insights into the heterogeneous behavior of cracked soil surfFicial layers.
基金Project supported by the Excellence Research Group Program for Multiscale Problems in Nonlinear Mechanics of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12588201)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2025YFB3003603)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12135002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Peking University,the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.QY23030)。
文摘Current experimental techniques still face challenges in clarifying the structural and dynamic properties of helium(He)in liquid lithium(Li).A critical example of this technical hurdle is the formation of He bubbles,which significantly affects the transport of He within liquid Li—a vital aspect when considering liquid Li as a plasma-facing material in nuclear fusion reactors.We develop a machine-learning-based deep potential(DP)with ab initio accuracy for the Li-He system and perform molecular dynamics simulations at temperatures ranging from 470 K to 1270 K with a wide range of He concentrations.We observe that He atoms exhibit a tendency to aggregate and form clusters and bubbles in liquid Li.Notably,He clusters exhibit a significant increase in size at elevated temperatures and high concentrations of He,accompanied by the phase separation of Li and He atoms.We also observe an anomalous non-linear relationship between the diffusion coefficient of He and temperature,which is attributed to the larger cluster size at higher temperatures.Our study provides a deeper understanding of the behavior of He in liquid Li and further supports the potential application of liquid Li under extreme conditions.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11601122).
文摘The paper considers the initial value problem of inhomogeneous fourth-order Schr¨odinger equation with potential in energy space H^(2)(R^(d)).The global well-posedness is obtained in dimensions d≥5 resorting to contractive mapping principle,Strichartz estimates,Caffarelli-Kohn-Nirenberg-type inequality and the continuity method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41975156)and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Oxidative potential(OP)can be used as an indicator of the health risks of particulate matter in the air.To study the variation and sources of OP,we conducted an observation of PM_(2.5) in a megacity in southern China in winter and spring of 2021.The results show that the average concentration of PM_(2.5) decreased by 47%from winter to spring,while volume-normalized and mass-normalized OP(i.e.,OP_(v) and OP_(m))increased by 6%and 69%,respectively.It suggests that the decline of PM_(2.5) may not necessarily decrease the health risks and the intrinsic toxicity of PM_(2.5).Variations of OP_(v) and OP_(m) among different periods were related to the different source contributions and environmental conditions.The positive matrix factorization model was used to identify the major sources of OP_(v).OP_(v) was mainly contributed by biomass burning/industrial emissions(29%),soil/road dust(20%),secondary sulfate(14%),and coal combustion(13%)in winter.Different major sources were resolved to be secondary sulfate(36%),biological sources(21%),and marine vessels(20%)in spring,presenting the substantial contribution of biological sources.The analysis shows strong associations between OP_(v) and both live and dead bacteria,further confirming the important contribution of bioaerosols to the enhancement of OP.This study highlights the importance of understanding OP in ambient PM_(2.5) in terms of public health impact and provides a new insight into the biological contribution to OP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2350008)the STI2030-Major Projects[2021ZD0203000(2021ZD0203003)]the Open Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Brain-Machine Intelligence,Zhejiang University(BMI2400014).
文摘Addiction,a complex and chronic neurobiological disorder,is characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences,leading to persistent alterations in brain function,particularly within the reward,motivation,and decision-making systems.Despite the availability of a range of treatment options,including pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapies,relapse remains a major challenge,with many individuals struggling to maintain long-term recovery.Current treatments often show limited efficacy,underscoring the need for novel therapeutic strategies that can address the underlying neurobiological disruptions in addiction.
文摘All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)represent a next-generation energy storage technology,offering enhanced safety,higher energy density,and improved cycling stability compared to conventional liquid-electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries.Understanding and optimizing the complex chemistries and interfaces that underpin ASSB performance present significant challenges from both experimental and modeling perspectives.In particular,atomistic simulations face difficulties in capturing the complex structure,disorder,and dynamic evolution of materials and interfaces under practically relevant conditions.While established methods such as density functional theory and classical force fields have provided valuable insights,some questions remain difficult to address,particularly those involving large system sizes or long timescales.Recently,machine learning interatomic potentials(MLIPs)have emerged as a transformative tool,enabling atomistic simulations at length and time scales that were previously challenging to access with conventional approaches.By delivering near first-principles accuracy with much greater efficiency,MLIPs open new avenues for large-scale,long-timescale,and high-throughput simulations of solid-state battery materials.In this review,we present a comparative overview of density functional theory,classical force fields,and MLIPs,highlighting their respective strengths and limitations in ASSB research.We then discuss how MLIPs enable simulations that reach longer timescales,larger system sizes,and support high-throughput calculations,providing unique insights into ion transport and interfacial evolution in ASSBs.Finally,we conclude with a summary and outlook on current challenges and future opportunities for expanding MLIP capabilities and accelerating their impact in solid-state battery research.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.252300421478)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11975209,U2032211,12075287)。
文摘The high-order deformation effects in even-even^(246,248)No are investigated by means of pairing self-consistent WoodsSaxon-Strutinsky calculations using the potential-energy-surface(PES)approach in an extended deformation space(β_(2),β_(3),β_(4),β_(5),β_(6),β_(7),β_(8)).Based on the calculated two-dimensional projected energy maps and different potential energy curves,we found that the highly even-order deformations have an important impact on both the fission trajectory and energy minima,while the odd-order deformations,accompanying the even-order ones,primarily affect the fission path beyond the second barrier.Relative to the light actinide nuclei,the nuclear ground state changes to the superdeformed configuration,but the normally deformed minimum,as the low-energy shape isomer,may still be primarily responsible for enhancing nuclear stability and ensuring experimental accessibility in^(246,248)No.Our present investigation indicates the nonnegligible impact of high-order deformation effects along the fission valley and will be helpful for deepening the understanding of different deformation effects and deformation couplings in nuclei,especially in this neutron-deficient heavy-mass region.
基金supported by the Central Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Fund Projects(No.236Z4203G)the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department(No.BJK2024008)+2 种基金Hebei Provincial Graduate Demonstration Course Project and Construction Project(No.KCJSX2022085)Tangshan Municipal Science and Technology Plan-Key Research and Development Plan project(No.22150231J)the Opening Project of Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention(LAP3)(No.FDLAP20005).
文摘To understand the transmission paths and potential source areas of fine particulate matter(PM_(2.5))and ozone(O_(3))in Urumqi,using the monitoring data from 2020 to 2022,the pollution characteristics and the transmission paths of PM_(2.5) and O_(3) were studied.Based on the MeteoInfo software,the potential source areas and concentration contributions via the weighted potential source contribution function(WPSCF)and the weighted concentration weighted trajectory(WCWT)were analyzed.Besides,trajectory distribution at different starting heights were compared.The results of the backward trajectory(500 m)showed that the PM_(2.5) and O_(3) clustering trajectories were mainly derived from the northwest and passed through Yining/Ili and Tacheng.The air flow proportion of PM_(2.5) pollution was 44.83%in winter.With the highest pollution concentration(119.2μg/m^(3)),the pollution airflow proportion of O_(3) was 30.52%in summer.According to an analysis of the pressure profile,the atmospheric pressure was below 850 hPa in winter,indicating that the near-surface air mass had a substantial impact on PM_(2.5) concentrations,whereas in summer the pressure for O_(3) rose above 750 hP1,leading to higher pollutant concentrations.The WPSCF/WCWT results of PM_(2.5) demonstrated that the largest potential areas were identified in winter and were mainly distributed in Bozhou,Kuitun,and Shihezi(west of Urumqi,cultivated land/grassland),while the largest potential areas of O_(3) were distributed in Changji(east of Urumqi,barren land)and Turpan(southeast of Urumqi,grassland)in summer.The study indicates that the government should implement stricter measures to control regional transmission and air pollution.
文摘The published article titled“Truncated Bid Overexpression Induced by Recombinant Adenovirus Cre/LoxP System Suppresses the Tumorigenic Potential of CD133+Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells”has been retracted from Oncology Research,Vol.25,No.4,2017,pp.595–603.
文摘The year 2025 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese filmmaking.From the first film Dingjun Mountain released in 1905,which captured scenes from Peking opera,to the present day where artificial intelligence(AI)is utilised in film production,the Chinese film industry has been developing for over a century.Data from the China Film Administration shows that China’s 2025 box o"ce revenue topped 51.8 billion yuan($7.4 billion),realising a year-on-year increase of nearly 22 percent.
基金co-funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42372160,42072172)。
文摘The Neogene Shawan Formation in the Chepaizi Uplift of the Junggar Basin(NW China)has obtained high oil flow,demonstrating a good potential for oil and gas exploration.The multi-source hydrocarbon generation background and strong tectonic activity have led to the simultaneous production of heavy oil and light oil from multi-layer in the area,which makes it very difficult to identify oil origins,presently,the hot debate on the oil origins needs to be clarified.In this paper,due to the selective consumption of different types of compounds in crude oils by severe and intense biodegradation,the commonly used oilsource correlation tools are ineffective or may produce misleading results,this study adopted a biomarker recovery method based on the principle of mass conservation that uses the sum of the mass of the residual biomarkers and their corresponding biodegradation products to obtain the mass of the original biomarkers,improving the reliability of oil origins determination.Based on the nature and occurrence of crude oils,the investigated oils are subdivided into three types,Group A,Group B and Group C.Group A,light oils occurred mainly in lower structure Neogene Shawan Formation in the western Chepaizi Uplift,while Group B,heavy oils occurred mainly in higher structure Neogene Shawan Formation in the western Chepaizi Uplift.The two types of crude oils may come from the mixed source of Jurassic Badaowan Formation source rocks(J_(1)b)and Paleogene Anjihaihe Formation source rocks(E_(2-3)a)in the Sikeshu Sag,and Jurassic Badaowan Formation source rocks(J_(1)b)are the main source of crude oils.Group C,heavy oils occurred mainly in Neogene Shawan Formation in the eastern Chepaizi Uplift,showing good correlation with the Permian(P_(1)f and P_(2)w)source rocks in the Shawan Sag.At the same time,by combining stable carbon isotope and parameters related to triaromatic steroids,the accuracy of the oilsource correlation results by biomarker recovery method was further verified.
