A novel graphene oxide/titanium dioxide（GO/TiO2） solvent-free nanofluid was firstly synthesized by employing GO, which was in-situ deposited by TiO2 as the core and（3-Glycidyloxypropyl） trime thoxysilane（KH560） ...A novel graphene oxide/titanium dioxide（GO/TiO2） solvent-free nanofluid was firstly synthesized by employing GO, which was in-situ deposited by TiO2 as the core and（3-Glycidyloxypropyl） trime thoxysilane（KH560） and polyetheramine-M2070 as the shell. The morphology and structure of GO/TiO2 nanofluid were verified by Transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, X-ray diffraction（XRD） analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy（FTIR）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） and UV-vis absorption spectra. These studies confirmed that TiO2 has been deposited onto GO with good dispersion, and the organic shell has been grafted onto the core successfully. Thermo gravimetric analysis（TGA） and viscosity analysis indicated that this nanoparticle hybrid material presented a liquid state without solvent at room temperature, and has great fluidity and thermal stability. The solubility investigation of GO/TiO2 nanofluid revealed its excellent amphiphilicity and the potential as the functional nanocomposites.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)porous absorbents have attracted significant attention in the oily wastewater treatment technology due to their high porosity and elasticity.Given their amphiphilic surface,they have a propensity ...Three-dimensional(3D)porous absorbents have attracted significant attention in the oily wastewater treatment technology due to their high porosity and elasticity.Given their amphiphilic surface,they have a propensity to simultaneously absorb water and oil,which restricts their range of applications.In this study,a reduced graphene oxide and titanium dioxide nanocomposite(rGO/TiO_(2))was used to fabricate an ultra-hydrophobic melamine sponge(MS)through interfacial modification using a solution immersion technique.To further modify it,poly-dimethylsiloxane(PDMS)was grafted onto its surface to establish stronger covalent bonds with the composite.The water contact angle of the sponge(rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS)was 164.2°,which satisfies the condition for ultrahydrophobicity.The evidence of its water repellency was demonstrated by the Cassie-Baxter theory and the lotus leaf effect.As a result of the increased density of rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS,it recorded an initial capacity that was 2 g/g lower than the raw MS for crude oil absorption.The raw MS retained 53% of its initial absorption capacity after 20 cycles of absorption,while rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS retained 97%,suggesting good recyclability.Excellent oil and organic solvent recovery(90%-96%)was demonstrated by rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS in oil-water combinations.In a continuous separation system,it achieved a remarkable separation efficiency of 2.4×10^(6)L/(m^(3)·h),and in turbulent emulsion separation,it achieved a demulsification efficiency of 90%-91%.This study provides a practical substitute for massive oil spill cleaning.展开更多
A stable and insoluble V2O5·n H2O/tetra-n-butyl titanate（TBO） hybrid xerogel was synthesized by the sol–gel method. This novel material proved to be an efficient absorbent with an absorption capacity of 179 mg...A stable and insoluble V2O5·n H2O/tetra-n-butyl titanate（TBO） hybrid xerogel was synthesized by the sol–gel method. This novel material proved to be an efficient absorbent with an absorption capacity of 179 mg·g^-1for Rhodamine B（Rh B） in water due to its unique layered structure, which can effectively accommodate Rh B molecules between its layers as demonstrated by XRD and FTIR spectroscopic analyses.展开更多
Black nickel coatings have emerged as a research hotspot in materials science due to their excellent performance and broad application prospects.In this study,nickel-based black coatings were fabricated on low-carbon ...Black nickel coatings have emerged as a research hotspot in materials science due to their excellent performance and broad application prospects.In this study,nickel-based black coatings were fabricated on low-carbon steel substrates via photo-assisted electrodeposition.A systematic investigation was conducted on the effects of cerium ion concentration and nano-ceria(CeO_(2))particle content in the electrolyte on the coating properties,along with an analysis of the temporal evolution of coating’s corrosion resistance.When the cerium ion concentration in the electrolyte was 0.05 mol/L,the coating exhibited a uniform black appearance with a light absorption rate of 95%,an emissivity of 0.87,maximum impedance,and the lowest corrosion tendency,demonstrating optimal comprehensive performance.The coating prepared with a nano-ceria concentration of 6 g/L in the electrolyte exhibited an emissivity of 0.9,achieved a 5B adhesion grade(ASTM D3359-09),and demonstrated a one-order-of-magnitude reduction in corrosion current density compared to coatings fabricated without nano-ceria in the electrolyte.With prolonged storage time,the coating's impedance slightly increased,leading to improved corrosion resistance.展开更多
Improving device efficiency is fundamental for advancing energy harvesting technology,particularly in systems designed to convert light energy into electrical output.In our previous studies,we developed a basic struct...Improving device efficiency is fundamental for advancing energy harvesting technology,particularly in systems designed to convert light energy into electrical output.In our previous studies,we developed a basic structure light pressure electric generator(Basic-LPEG),which utilized a layered configuration of Ag/Pb(Zr,Ti)O_(3)(PZT)/Pt/GaAs to generate electricity based on light-induced pressure on the PZT.In this study,we sought to enhance the performance of this Basic-LPEG by introducing Ag nanoparticles/graphene oxide(AgNPs/GO)composite units(NP-LPEG),creating upgraded harvesting device.Specifically,by depositing the AgNPs/GO units twice onto the Basic-LPEG,we observed an increase in output voltage and current from 241 mV and 3.1μA to 310 mV and 9.3μA,respectively,under a solar simulator.The increase in electrical output directly correlated with the intensity of the light pressure impacting the PZT,as well as matched the Raman measurements,finite-difference time-domain simulations,and COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation.Experimental data revealed that the enhancement in electrical output was proportional to the number of hot spots generated between Ag nanoparticles,where the electric field experienced substantial amplification.These results underline the effectiveness of AgNPs/GO units in boosting the light-induced electric generation capacity,thereby providing a promising pathway for high-efficiency energy harvesting devices.展开更多
High-entropy oxides(HEOs)have emerged as a promising class of memristive materials,characterized by entropy-stabilized crystal structures,multivalent cation coordination,and tunable defect landscapes.These intrinsic f...High-entropy oxides(HEOs)have emerged as a promising class of memristive materials,characterized by entropy-stabilized crystal structures,multivalent cation coordination,and tunable defect landscapes.These intrinsic features enable forming-free resistive switching,multilevel conductance modulation,and synaptic plasticity,making HEOs attractive for neuromorphic computing.This review outlines recent progress in HEO-based memristors across materials engineering,switching mechanisms,and synaptic emulation.Particular attention is given to vacancy migration,phase transitions,and valence-state dynamics—mechanisms that underlie the switching behaviors observed in both amorphous and crystalline systems.Their relevance to neuromorphic functions such as short-term plasticity and spike-timing-dependent learning is also examined.While encouraging results have been achieved at the device level,challenges remain in conductance precision,variability control,and scalable integration.Addressing these demands a concerted effort across materials design,interface optimization,and task-aware modeling.With such integration,HEO memristors offer a compelling pathway toward energy-efficient and adaptable brain-inspired electronics.展开更多
The thermal decomposition characteristic of ammonium perchlorate(AP)represents a critical factor in determining the performance of solid propellants,which has aroused significant interest on the structure and performa...The thermal decomposition characteristic of ammonium perchlorate(AP)represents a critical factor in determining the performance of solid propellants,which has aroused significant interest on the structure and performance improvement of kinds of catalysts.In this study,bimetallic metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),such as CuCo-BTC(BTC=1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic acid,H_(3)BTC),CuNi-BTC,and CoNi-BTC,were synthesized by solvothermal(ST)and spray-drying(SD)methods,and then calcined at 400℃for 2 h to form metal oxides.The catalysts as well as their catalytic effects for AP decomposition were characterized by FTIR,XRD,SEM,XPS,TG,DSC,TG-IR,EIS,CV,and LSV.It was found that the rapid coordination of metal ions with ligands during spray drying may lead to catalytic structural defects,promoting the exposure of reactive active sites and increasing the catalytic active region.The results showed that the addition of 2 wt%binary transition metal oxides(BTMOs)as catalysts significantly reduced the high-temperature decomposition(HTD)temperature of AP and enhanced its heat release.Of particular significance is the observation that SD-CoNiO_(x),prepared by spray-drying,reduced the decomposition temperature of AP from 413.26℃(pure AP)to 306℃and enhanced the heat release from 256.79 J/g(pure AP)to 1496.82 J/g,while concomitantly reducing the activation energy by 42%.By analysing the gaseous products during the decomposition of AP+SD-CoNiO_(x)and AP+ST-CoNiO_(x),it was found that SD-CoNiO_(x)could significantly increase the content of high-valent nitrogen oxides during the AP decomposition reaction,which indicates that the BTMOs prepared by spray-drying in the reaction system are more conducive to accelerating the electron transfer in the thermal decomposition process of AP,and can provide a high concentration of reactive oxygen species that oxidize AP to high-valent nitrogen oxide-containing compounds.The present study shows that the structure selectivity of the spray-drying technique influences surfactant molecular arrangement on catalyst surfaces,resulting in their ability to promote higher electron transfer during the catalytic process.Therefore,BTMOs prepared by spray drying method have higher potential for application.展开更多
Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening pa...Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening particles also deteriorates the processability and it is of great importance to establish accurate processing maps to guide the thermomechanical processes to enhance the formability.In this study,we performed particle swarm optimization-based back propagation artificial neural network model to predict the high temperature flow behavior of 0.25wt%Al2O3 particle-reinforced Cu alloys,and compared the accuracy with that of derived by Arrhenius-type constitutive model and back propagation artificial neural network model.To train these models,we obtained the raw data by fabricating ODS Cu alloys using the internal oxidation and reduction method,and conducting systematic hot compression tests between 400 and800℃with strain rates of 10^(-2)-10 S^(-1).At last,processing maps for ODS Cu alloys were proposed by combining processing parameters,mechanical behavior,microstructure characterization,and the modeling results achieved a coefficient of determination higher than>99%.展开更多
This study focused on improving the cathode performance of Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.15)O_(3-δ)(BSCN)-based perovskite materials through molybdenum(Mo)doping.Pure BSCN and Mo-modified-BSCN—Ea_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0...This study focused on improving the cathode performance of Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.15)O_(3-δ)(BSCN)-based perovskite materials through molybdenum(Mo)doping.Pure BSCN and Mo-modified-BSCN—Ea_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.1)Mo_(0.05)O_(3-δ)(B S CNM_(0.05)),Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.05)Mo_(0.1)O_(3-δ)(BSCNM_(0.1)),and Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Mo_(0.15)O_(3-δ)(BSCM)—with Mo doping contents of 5mol%,10mol%,and15mol%,respectively,were successfully prepared using the sol-gel method.The effects of Mo doping on the crystal structure,conductivity,thermal expansion coefficient,oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)activity,and electrochemical performance were systematically evaluated using X-ray diffraction analysis,thermally induced characterization,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,and single-cell performance tests.The results revealed that Mo doping could improve the conductivity of the materials,suppress their thermal expansion effects,and significantly improve the electrochemical performance.Surface chemical state analysis using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that 5mol%Mo doping could facilitate a high adsorbed oxygen concentration leading to enhanced ORR activity in the materials.Density functional theory calculations confirmed that Mo doping promoted the ORR activity in the materials.At an operating temperature of 600℃,the BSCNM_(0.05)cathode material exhibited significantly enhanced electrochemical impedance characteristics,with a reduced area specific resistance of 0.048Ω·cm~2,which was lower than that of the undoped BSCN matrix material by 32.39%.At the same operating temperature,an anode-supported single cell using a BSCNM_(0.05)cathode achieved a peak power density of 1477 mW·cm^(-2),which was 30.71%,56.30%,and 171.50%higher than those of BSCN,BSCNM_(0.1),and B SCM,respectively.The improved ORR activity and electrochemical performance of BSCNM_(0.05)indicate that it can be used as a cathode material in low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells.展开更多
Implant-related infections and tissue inflammation are the main factors for peri-implantitis.Lack of antibacterial activity and poor soft tissue sealing property increase the occurrence probability of peri-implantitis...Implant-related infections and tissue inflammation are the main factors for peri-implantitis.Lack of antibacterial activity and poor soft tissue sealing property increase the occurrence probability of peri-implantitis.To prevent and treat peri-implantitis,cerium-doped defective titanium oxide coatings are prepared on medical titanium surfaces by plasma electrolytic oxidation and thermal reduction treatment.In the darkness,Ce-doped defective titanium oxide coatings with micro-porous structure surface can inhibit the bacteria adhesion to some extent with antibacterial rates of 38.0%against S.aureus and 65.0%against E.coli.Under near infrared(NIR)irradiation,Ce-doped defective titanium oxide coatings show good photothermal antibacterial activity with antibacterial rates of 99.9%against S.aureus and 99.9%against E.coli.Moreover,with the increasing content of Ce-doping,the coatings exhibit higher capacity to scavenge hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)and 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)radical cation(ABTS^(·+)).The coatings with enhanced antioxidant effect can protect human gingival fibroblasts from oxidative stress damage by eliminating reactive oxygen species and promoting initial cell adhesion.Besides,Ce-doped coatings can regulate the immune microenvironment by up-regulating the expression of anti-inflammatory genes and down-regulating the pro-inflammatory genes.In vivo animal experiments further confirm the good antibacterial activity of Ce-doped defective titanium oxide coatings under NIR irradiation and good biosafety.This work provides a novel surface modification strategy for implant abutment,which shows good application prospects for preventing and treating peri-implantitis.展开更多
Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)that reached their end-of-life(EoL)require recycling,rather than disposal,to recirculate valuable metals and protect the environment.This led us to investigate the extraction of metals from ...Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)that reached their end-of-life(EoL)require recycling,rather than disposal,to recirculate valuable metals and protect the environment.This led us to investigate the extraction of metals from the cathodes of EoL lithium-titanate batteries using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium(EDTA-2Na).In this work,an orthogonal array was used to design experiments and sig-nal-to-noise calculations were used to define the optimal conditions,which were 0.50 mol/L EDTA-2Na,pH=6,75℃,180 min,2%pulp density,and 300 r/min,resulting in 97.96%,94.79%,96.45%,and 98.89%leaching efficiencies for Li,Ni,Co,and Mn,respectively.Stat-istically significant interactions between variables were then identified using Pearson’s correlation at the 95%confidence interval,and the pH and temperature were found to be significant.The extraction efficiency decreased as the pH increased,but increased as the temperat-ure increased.Machine learning fitting using linear regression for multi-output prediction was unsatisfactory,whereas random forest re-gression(RFR)produced satisfactory results.Permutation importance was computed on the fitted RFR to determine feature importance,and confirmed that the pH and temperature were influential variables;however,the time and pulp density were also noted.As the fitted RFR failed to satisfactorily predict leaching efficiencies in additional validation experiments,we recommend increasing the number of ex-periments and using additional fitting models.An additional analysis that included the initial oxidation-reduction potential(optimal 33.3 mV)revealed this to be the most important variable,the effect of which largely overshadows those of all the other variables.Finally,an environmental assessment highlighted the benefits of the chelating extraction;however,the economic assessment indicated room for improvement.展开更多
Electrocatalytic nitric oxide(NO)reduction reaction(NORR)is a promising and sustainable process that can simultaneously realize green ammonia(NH3)synthesis and hazardous NO removal.However,current NORR performances ar...Electrocatalytic nitric oxide(NO)reduction reaction(NORR)is a promising and sustainable process that can simultaneously realize green ammonia(NH3)synthesis and hazardous NO removal.However,current NORR performances are far from practical needs due to the lack of efficient electrocatalysts.Engineering the lattice of metal-based nanomaterials via phase control has emerged as an effective strategy to modulate their intrinsic electrocatalytic properties.Herein,we realize boron(B)-insertion-induced phase regulation of rhodium(Rh)nanocrystals to obtain amorphous Rh_(4)B nanoparticles(NPs)and hexagonal close-packed(hcp)RhB NPs through a facile wet-chemical method.A high Faradaic efficiency(92.1±1.2%)and NH_(3) yield rate(629.5±11.0μmol h^(−1) cm^(−2))are achieved over hcp RhB NPs,far superior to those of most reported NORR nanocatalysts.In situ spectro-electrochemical analysis and density functional theory simulations reveal that the excellent electrocatalytic performances of hcp RhB NPs are attributed to the upshift of d-band center,enhanced NO adsorption/activation profile,and greatly reduced energy barrier of the rate-determining step.A demonstrative Zn-NO battery is assembled using hcp RhB NPs as the cathode and delivers a peak power density of 4.33 mW cm−2,realizing simultaneous NO removal,NH3 synthesis,and electricity output.展开更多
Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,a...Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,and 8 wt.%)on the wettability and interfacial reaction between the alloy and shell were investigated by a sessile-drop experiment.The results show that increasing the Al_(2)O_(3) doping contents(0−8 wt.%)reduces the porosity(21.74%−10.08%)and roughness(3.22−1.34μm)of the shell surface.The increase in Cr_(2)O_(3) dopant content(2−8 wt.%)further exacerbates the interfacial reaction,leading to an increase in the thickness of the reaction layer(2.6−3.1μm)and a decrease in the wetting angle(93.9°−91.0°).The addition of Al_(2)O_(3) and TiO_(2) dopants leads to the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5) composite oxides in the reaction products,which effectively inhibits the interfacial reaction.The increase in TiO_(2) dopant contents(0−8 wt.%)further promotes the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5),which decreases the thickness of the interfacial reaction layer(3.9−1.2μm)and increases the wetting angle(95.0°−103.8°).The introduced dopants enhance the packing density of the shell surface,while simultaneously suppress the diffusion of active metal elements from the alloy matrix to the interface.展开更多
Investigating structural and hydroxyl group effects in electrooxidation of alcohols to value-added products by solid-acid electrocatalysts is essential for upgrading biomass alcohols.Herein,we report efficient electro...Investigating structural and hydroxyl group effects in electrooxidation of alcohols to value-added products by solid-acid electrocatalysts is essential for upgrading biomass alcohols.Herein,we report efficient electrocatalytic oxidations of saturated alcohols(C_(1)-C_(6))to selectively form formate using Ni Co hydroxide(Ni Co-OH)derived Ni Co_(2)O_(4)solid-acid electrocatalysts with balanced Lewis acid(LASs)and Brønsted acid sites(BASs).Thermal treatment transforms BASs-rich(89.6%)Ni Co-OH into Ni Co_(2)O_(4)with nearly equal distribution of LASs(53.1%)and BASs(46.9%)which synergistically promote adsorption and activation of OH-and alcohol molecules for enhanced oxidation activity.In contrast,BASs-enriched Ni Co-OH facilitates formation of higher valence metal sites,beneficial for water oxidation.The combined experimental studies and theoretical calculation imply the oxidation ability of C1-C6alcohols increases as increased number of hydroxyl groups and decreased HOMO-LUMO gaps:methanol(C_(1))<ethylene glycol(C_(2))<glycerol(C3)<meso-erythritol(C4)<xylitol(C5)<sorbitol(C6),while the formate selectivity shows the opposite trend from 100 to 80%.This study unveils synergistic roles of LASs and BASs,as well as hydroxyl group effect in electro-upgrading of alcohols using solid-acid electrocatalysts.展开更多
Mesenchymal stromal cell transplantation is an effective and promising approach for treating various systemic and diffuse diseases.However,the biological characteristics of transplanted mesenchymal stromal cells in hu...Mesenchymal stromal cell transplantation is an effective and promising approach for treating various systemic and diffuse diseases.However,the biological characteristics of transplanted mesenchymal stromal cells in humans remain unclear,including cell viability,distribution,migration,and fate.Conventional cell tracing methods cannot be used in the clinic.The use of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as contrast agents allows for the observation of transplanted cells using magnetic resonance imaging.In 2016,the National Medical Products Administration of China approved a new superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle,Ruicun,for use as a contrast agent in clinical trials.In the present study,an acute hemi-transection spinal cord injury model was established in beagle dogs.The injury was then treated by transplantation of Ruicun-labeled mesenchymal stromal cells.The results indicated that Ruicunlabeled mesenchymal stromal cells repaired damaged spinal cord fibers and partially restored neurological function in animals with acute spinal cord injury.T2*-weighted imaging revealed low signal areas on both sides of the injured spinal cord.The results of quantitative susceptibility mapping with ultrashort echo time sequences indicated that Ruicun-labeled mesenchymal stromal cells persisted stably within the injured spinal cord for over 4 weeks.These findings suggest that magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to effectively track the migration of Ruicun-labeled mesenchymal stromal cells and assess their ability to repair spinal cord injury.展开更多
Although intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs)show great potential to address energy conversion challenges,the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics of cathode materials has severely hind...Although intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs)show great potential to address energy conversion challenges,the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics of cathode materials has severely hindered extended applications.Herein,we have demonstrated that Bi^(3+)doping on the A-site synergistically regulates the phase transition and electron spin state in La_(0.3)Bi_(0.3)Ca_(0.4)FeO_(3-δ)(LBCF3)for improved performance.An orthorhombic to cubic phase transition occurred with Bi^(3+)doping increases oxygen vacancy concentration and thus increases oxygen ion migration capacity.Simultaneously,the change of Fe from low to medium electron spin state strengths O_(2)adsorption and improves catalytic performances.Consequently,a peak power density improvement up to 48%(from 1.21 to 1.79 W·cm^(-2))at 800℃ is realized in the anodesupported single cell using LBCF3 as cathode,which remains stable for over 270 h at 750℃.展开更多
Confinement effect is an effective method to enhance carbon dioxide(CO_(2))solubility.In this study,a hybrid sorbent of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide([Hmim][NTf_2])/mesoporous titanium ...Confinement effect is an effective method to enhance carbon dioxide(CO_(2))solubility.In this study,a hybrid sorbent of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide([Hmim][NTf_2])/mesoporous titanium dioxide(M-TiO_(2))/water(H_2O)was developed,and its confinement effect was regulated by changing the pore structure of M-TiO_(2).CO_(2) solubility in the hybrid sorbent was measured experimentally,and the thermodynamic properties including Henry's constant and desorption enthalpy were calculated.Furthermore,the confinement effect in the hybrid sorbent was quantified.Additionally,the hybrid sorbent was recycled with a multi-cycle experiment.The results showed that M-TiO_(2) calcined at 773.2 K(MT500)could lead to an efficient confinement effect.CO_(2) solubility in the hybrid sorbent increased by 49.8%compared to that of H_2O when the mass fraction of[Hmim][NTf_2]/MT500 was 5.0%(mass),where the contribution of confinement effect on Gibbs free energy occupied 5.2%.展开更多
To promote early rapid osteogenesis and prevent late implant-related infection,it is critical to develop ef-fective and reliable surface treatment technologies for enhancing both osteogenic and antibacterial prop-erti...To promote early rapid osteogenesis and prevent late implant-related infection,it is critical to develop ef-fective and reliable surface treatment technologies for enhancing both osteogenic and antibacterial prop-erties of titanium alloy implants.Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)is considered a promising modification candidate.However,whether rGO retains its osteogenic and antibacterial functions after being applied to modify titanium alloy surfaces depends on the surface treatment technology employed.In this study,rGO was integrated onto the surface of Ti-35Nb-2Ta-3Zr(TNTZ)alloy through friction stir processing(FSP),yielding a consolidated TNTZ/F-rGO composite.The incorporation of rGO not only significantly im-proved the microhardness and hydrophilicity of the material,but also exhibited positive biological effects in vitro experiments:it effectively promoted the proliferation,osteogenic differentiation,alkaline phos-phatase(ALP)production and extracellular matrix mineralization of BMSCs.Furthermore,TNTZ/F-rGO ex-hibited potent antibacterial activity via surface-contact mechanisms.In summary,the rGO-modified in-tegrated titanium alloy has excellent osteogenic properties and high-efficiency antibacterial ability.This study provides new insights and strategies for the design of graphene-based biomaterials and implant surface modification technologies.展开更多
Correction to:Rare Met.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-021-01815-z In the original publication,Fig.5 was published with few mistakes.The correct version of Fig.5 is given in this correction.
High porosity and high brittleness are the main reasons that limit the long-term service life of the alumina-titanium oxide composite coating.Herein,a metastable nanostructured aluminatitanium oxide composite coating ...High porosity and high brittleness are the main reasons that limit the long-term service life of the alumina-titanium oxide composite coating.Herein,a metastable nanostructured aluminatitanium oxide composite coating with high density and high properties was synthesized by plasma spraying of TiO_(2)-Al composite powder.The main phases of the metastable nanostructured alumina-titanium oxide wereγ-Al_(2)O_(3),TiO and AlTiO_(2).The coating,as prepared,contains various metastable microstructures,such as fine-grained,intra-/inter-granular,and"self-locking"microstructures.These metastable microstruc-tures are important for the improvement of hardness and toughness of the coating.Compared with other alumina-based composite coatings,the metastable nanostructured aluminatitanium oxide composite coating showed the most impressive overall performance.The reinforcing and toughening mechanism of the metastable alumina-titanium oxide composite coating included fine grain strengthening and self-toughening of the metastable microstructure.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51373137)the International cooperation project of Shaanxi Province(2016KW-053)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi(2017JQ2002)
文摘A novel graphene oxide/titanium dioxide（GO/TiO2） solvent-free nanofluid was firstly synthesized by employing GO, which was in-situ deposited by TiO2 as the core and（3-Glycidyloxypropyl） trime thoxysilane（KH560） and polyetheramine-M2070 as the shell. The morphology and structure of GO/TiO2 nanofluid were verified by Transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, X-ray diffraction（XRD） analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy（FTIR）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） and UV-vis absorption spectra. These studies confirmed that TiO2 has been deposited onto GO with good dispersion, and the organic shell has been grafted onto the core successfully. Thermo gravimetric analysis（TGA） and viscosity analysis indicated that this nanoparticle hybrid material presented a liquid state without solvent at room temperature, and has great fluidity and thermal stability. The solubility investigation of GO/TiO2 nanofluid revealed its excellent amphiphilicity and the potential as the functional nanocomposites.
基金supported by the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Research Funding(Grant No.UBD/OAVCRI/CRGWG(022)/171001).
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)porous absorbents have attracted significant attention in the oily wastewater treatment technology due to their high porosity and elasticity.Given their amphiphilic surface,they have a propensity to simultaneously absorb water and oil,which restricts their range of applications.In this study,a reduced graphene oxide and titanium dioxide nanocomposite(rGO/TiO_(2))was used to fabricate an ultra-hydrophobic melamine sponge(MS)through interfacial modification using a solution immersion technique.To further modify it,poly-dimethylsiloxane(PDMS)was grafted onto its surface to establish stronger covalent bonds with the composite.The water contact angle of the sponge(rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS)was 164.2°,which satisfies the condition for ultrahydrophobicity.The evidence of its water repellency was demonstrated by the Cassie-Baxter theory and the lotus leaf effect.As a result of the increased density of rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS,it recorded an initial capacity that was 2 g/g lower than the raw MS for crude oil absorption.The raw MS retained 53% of its initial absorption capacity after 20 cycles of absorption,while rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS retained 97%,suggesting good recyclability.Excellent oil and organic solvent recovery(90%-96%)was demonstrated by rGO/TiO_(2)/PDMS/MS in oil-water combinations.In a continuous separation system,it achieved a remarkable separation efficiency of 2.4×10^(6)L/(m^(3)·h),and in turbulent emulsion separation,it achieved a demulsification efficiency of 90%-91%.This study provides a practical substitute for massive oil spill cleaning.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the research assistance of Wei Qiu and the University of Auckland Summer Research Scholarship for Mona LiuThe authors are also thankful to Higher Education Commission,Pakistan for scholarship grant for one of authors,Dr.Surayya Mukhtar for this research work.
文摘A stable and insoluble V2O5·n H2O/tetra-n-butyl titanate（TBO） hybrid xerogel was synthesized by the sol–gel method. This novel material proved to be an efficient absorbent with an absorption capacity of 179 mg·g^-1for Rhodamine B（Rh B） in water due to its unique layered structure, which can effectively accommodate Rh B molecules between its layers as demonstrated by XRD and FTIR spectroscopic analyses.
文摘Black nickel coatings have emerged as a research hotspot in materials science due to their excellent performance and broad application prospects.In this study,nickel-based black coatings were fabricated on low-carbon steel substrates via photo-assisted electrodeposition.A systematic investigation was conducted on the effects of cerium ion concentration and nano-ceria(CeO_(2))particle content in the electrolyte on the coating properties,along with an analysis of the temporal evolution of coating’s corrosion resistance.When the cerium ion concentration in the electrolyte was 0.05 mol/L,the coating exhibited a uniform black appearance with a light absorption rate of 95%,an emissivity of 0.87,maximum impedance,and the lowest corrosion tendency,demonstrating optimal comprehensive performance.The coating prepared with a nano-ceria concentration of 6 g/L in the electrolyte exhibited an emissivity of 0.9,achieved a 5B adhesion grade(ASTM D3359-09),and demonstrated a one-order-of-magnitude reduction in corrosion current density compared to coatings fabricated without nano-ceria in the electrolyte.With prolonged storage time,the coating's impedance slightly increased,leading to improved corrosion resistance.
基金supported by Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology(KEIT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(RS-2022-00154720,Technology Innovation Program Development of next-generation power semiconductor based on Si-on-SiC structure)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)by the Korea government(RS-2023-NR076826)Global-Learning&Academic Research Institution for Master's·PhD students,and Postdocs(LAMP)Program of the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)by the Ministry of Education(No.RS-2024-00443714).
文摘Improving device efficiency is fundamental for advancing energy harvesting technology,particularly in systems designed to convert light energy into electrical output.In our previous studies,we developed a basic structure light pressure electric generator(Basic-LPEG),which utilized a layered configuration of Ag/Pb(Zr,Ti)O_(3)(PZT)/Pt/GaAs to generate electricity based on light-induced pressure on the PZT.In this study,we sought to enhance the performance of this Basic-LPEG by introducing Ag nanoparticles/graphene oxide(AgNPs/GO)composite units(NP-LPEG),creating upgraded harvesting device.Specifically,by depositing the AgNPs/GO units twice onto the Basic-LPEG,we observed an increase in output voltage and current from 241 mV and 3.1μA to 310 mV and 9.3μA,respectively,under a solar simulator.The increase in electrical output directly correlated with the intensity of the light pressure impacting the PZT,as well as matched the Raman measurements,finite-difference time-domain simulations,and COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation.Experimental data revealed that the enhancement in electrical output was proportional to the number of hot spots generated between Ag nanoparticles,where the electric field experienced substantial amplification.These results underline the effectiveness of AgNPs/GO units in boosting the light-induced electric generation capacity,thereby providing a promising pathway for high-efficiency energy harvesting devices.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12172093)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2021A1515012607)。
文摘High-entropy oxides(HEOs)have emerged as a promising class of memristive materials,characterized by entropy-stabilized crystal structures,multivalent cation coordination,and tunable defect landscapes.These intrinsic features enable forming-free resistive switching,multilevel conductance modulation,and synaptic plasticity,making HEOs attractive for neuromorphic computing.This review outlines recent progress in HEO-based memristors across materials engineering,switching mechanisms,and synaptic emulation.Particular attention is given to vacancy migration,phase transitions,and valence-state dynamics—mechanisms that underlie the switching behaviors observed in both amorphous and crystalline systems.Their relevance to neuromorphic functions such as short-term plasticity and spike-timing-dependent learning is also examined.While encouraging results have been achieved at the device level,challenges remain in conductance precision,variability control,and scalable integration.Addressing these demands a concerted effort across materials design,interface optimization,and task-aware modeling.With such integration,HEO memristors offer a compelling pathway toward energy-efficient and adaptable brain-inspired electronics.
基金supported by the National Natural ScienceFoundation of China(Grant No.52203332)。
文摘The thermal decomposition characteristic of ammonium perchlorate(AP)represents a critical factor in determining the performance of solid propellants,which has aroused significant interest on the structure and performance improvement of kinds of catalysts.In this study,bimetallic metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),such as CuCo-BTC(BTC=1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic acid,H_(3)BTC),CuNi-BTC,and CoNi-BTC,were synthesized by solvothermal(ST)and spray-drying(SD)methods,and then calcined at 400℃for 2 h to form metal oxides.The catalysts as well as their catalytic effects for AP decomposition were characterized by FTIR,XRD,SEM,XPS,TG,DSC,TG-IR,EIS,CV,and LSV.It was found that the rapid coordination of metal ions with ligands during spray drying may lead to catalytic structural defects,promoting the exposure of reactive active sites and increasing the catalytic active region.The results showed that the addition of 2 wt%binary transition metal oxides(BTMOs)as catalysts significantly reduced the high-temperature decomposition(HTD)temperature of AP and enhanced its heat release.Of particular significance is the observation that SD-CoNiO_(x),prepared by spray-drying,reduced the decomposition temperature of AP from 413.26℃(pure AP)to 306℃and enhanced the heat release from 256.79 J/g(pure AP)to 1496.82 J/g,while concomitantly reducing the activation energy by 42%.By analysing the gaseous products during the decomposition of AP+SD-CoNiO_(x)and AP+ST-CoNiO_(x),it was found that SD-CoNiO_(x)could significantly increase the content of high-valent nitrogen oxides during the AP decomposition reaction,which indicates that the BTMOs prepared by spray-drying in the reaction system are more conducive to accelerating the electron transfer in the thermal decomposition process of AP,and can provide a high concentration of reactive oxygen species that oxidize AP to high-valent nitrogen oxide-containing compounds.The present study shows that the structure selectivity of the spray-drying technique influences surfactant molecular arrangement on catalyst surfaces,resulting in their ability to promote higher electron transfer during the catalytic process.Therefore,BTMOs prepared by spray drying method have higher potential for application.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52371103)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2242023K40028)+1 种基金the Open Research Fund of Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Advanced Metallic Materials,China(No.AMM2023B01).financial support of the Research Fund of Shihezi Key Laboratory of AluminumBased Advanced Materials,China(No.2023PT02)financial support of Guangdong Province Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.2021B0301030005)。
文摘Oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloys are extensively used owing to high thermostability and creep strength contributed from uniformly dispersed fine oxides particles.However,the existence of these strengthening particles also deteriorates the processability and it is of great importance to establish accurate processing maps to guide the thermomechanical processes to enhance the formability.In this study,we performed particle swarm optimization-based back propagation artificial neural network model to predict the high temperature flow behavior of 0.25wt%Al2O3 particle-reinforced Cu alloys,and compared the accuracy with that of derived by Arrhenius-type constitutive model and back propagation artificial neural network model.To train these models,we obtained the raw data by fabricating ODS Cu alloys using the internal oxidation and reduction method,and conducting systematic hot compression tests between 400 and800℃with strain rates of 10^(-2)-10 S^(-1).At last,processing maps for ODS Cu alloys were proposed by combining processing parameters,mechanical behavior,microstructure characterization,and the modeling results achieved a coefficient of determination higher than>99%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22309067)the Open Project Program of the State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering,China(No.KL21-05)the Marine Equipment and Technology Institute,Jiangsu University of Science and Technology,China(No.XTCX202404)。
文摘This study focused on improving the cathode performance of Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.15)O_(3-δ)(BSCN)-based perovskite materials through molybdenum(Mo)doping.Pure BSCN and Mo-modified-BSCN—Ea_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.1)Mo_(0.05)O_(3-δ)(B S CNM_(0.05)),Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Nb_(0.05)Mo_(0.1)O_(3-δ)(BSCNM_(0.1)),and Ba_(0.6)Sr_(0.4)Co_(0.85)Mo_(0.15)O_(3-δ)(BSCM)—with Mo doping contents of 5mol%,10mol%,and15mol%,respectively,were successfully prepared using the sol-gel method.The effects of Mo doping on the crystal structure,conductivity,thermal expansion coefficient,oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)activity,and electrochemical performance were systematically evaluated using X-ray diffraction analysis,thermally induced characterization,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,and single-cell performance tests.The results revealed that Mo doping could improve the conductivity of the materials,suppress their thermal expansion effects,and significantly improve the electrochemical performance.Surface chemical state analysis using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that 5mol%Mo doping could facilitate a high adsorbed oxygen concentration leading to enhanced ORR activity in the materials.Density functional theory calculations confirmed that Mo doping promoted the ORR activity in the materials.At an operating temperature of 600℃,the BSCNM_(0.05)cathode material exhibited significantly enhanced electrochemical impedance characteristics,with a reduced area specific resistance of 0.048Ω·cm~2,which was lower than that of the undoped BSCN matrix material by 32.39%.At the same operating temperature,an anode-supported single cell using a BSCNM_(0.05)cathode achieved a peak power density of 1477 mW·cm^(-2),which was 30.71%,56.30%,and 171.50%higher than those of BSCN,BSCNM_(0.1),and B SCM,respectively.The improved ORR activity and electrochemical performance of BSCNM_(0.05)indicate that it can be used as a cathode material in low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52272283)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Nos.22S31902900 and 22ZR1457600)+3 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2023263)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2022-2024QNRC001)General Research Fund of the Research Grants Council(No.17207719)the Health and Medical Research Fund(No.20190244).
文摘Implant-related infections and tissue inflammation are the main factors for peri-implantitis.Lack of antibacterial activity and poor soft tissue sealing property increase the occurrence probability of peri-implantitis.To prevent and treat peri-implantitis,cerium-doped defective titanium oxide coatings are prepared on medical titanium surfaces by plasma electrolytic oxidation and thermal reduction treatment.In the darkness,Ce-doped defective titanium oxide coatings with micro-porous structure surface can inhibit the bacteria adhesion to some extent with antibacterial rates of 38.0%against S.aureus and 65.0%against E.coli.Under near infrared(NIR)irradiation,Ce-doped defective titanium oxide coatings show good photothermal antibacterial activity with antibacterial rates of 99.9%against S.aureus and 99.9%against E.coli.Moreover,with the increasing content of Ce-doping,the coatings exhibit higher capacity to scavenge hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)and 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)radical cation(ABTS^(·+)).The coatings with enhanced antioxidant effect can protect human gingival fibroblasts from oxidative stress damage by eliminating reactive oxygen species and promoting initial cell adhesion.Besides,Ce-doped coatings can regulate the immune microenvironment by up-regulating the expression of anti-inflammatory genes and down-regulating the pro-inflammatory genes.In vivo animal experiments further confirm the good antibacterial activity of Ce-doped defective titanium oxide coatings under NIR irradiation and good biosafety.This work provides a novel surface modification strategy for implant abutment,which shows good application prospects for preventing and treating peri-implantitis.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.RS-2024-00406500 and RS-2024-00458682).
文摘Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)that reached their end-of-life(EoL)require recycling,rather than disposal,to recirculate valuable metals and protect the environment.This led us to investigate the extraction of metals from the cathodes of EoL lithium-titanate batteries using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium(EDTA-2Na).In this work,an orthogonal array was used to design experiments and sig-nal-to-noise calculations were used to define the optimal conditions,which were 0.50 mol/L EDTA-2Na,pH=6,75℃,180 min,2%pulp density,and 300 r/min,resulting in 97.96%,94.79%,96.45%,and 98.89%leaching efficiencies for Li,Ni,Co,and Mn,respectively.Stat-istically significant interactions between variables were then identified using Pearson’s correlation at the 95%confidence interval,and the pH and temperature were found to be significant.The extraction efficiency decreased as the pH increased,but increased as the temperat-ure increased.Machine learning fitting using linear regression for multi-output prediction was unsatisfactory,whereas random forest re-gression(RFR)produced satisfactory results.Permutation importance was computed on the fitted RFR to determine feature importance,and confirmed that the pH and temperature were influential variables;however,the time and pulp density were also noted.As the fitted RFR failed to satisfactorily predict leaching efficiencies in additional validation experiments,we recommend increasing the number of ex-periments and using additional fitting models.An additional analysis that included the initial oxidation-reduction potential(optimal 33.3 mV)revealed this to be the most important variable,the effect of which largely overshadows those of all the other variables.Finally,an environmental assessment highlighted the benefits of the chelating extraction;however,the economic assessment indicated room for improvement.
基金funding support from General Research Fund[Project No.14300525]from the Research Grants Council(RGC)of Hong Kong SAR,Chinafunding support from Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)Young Scientists Fund(Project No.22305203)+2 种基金NSFC Projects Nos.22309123,22422303,22303011,22033002,92261112 and U21A20328support from the Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center(NPMM)at City University of Hong Kongsupport from Young Collaborative Research Grant[Project No.C1003-23Y]support from RGC of Hong Kong SAR,China.
文摘Electrocatalytic nitric oxide(NO)reduction reaction(NORR)is a promising and sustainable process that can simultaneously realize green ammonia(NH3)synthesis and hazardous NO removal.However,current NORR performances are far from practical needs due to the lack of efficient electrocatalysts.Engineering the lattice of metal-based nanomaterials via phase control has emerged as an effective strategy to modulate their intrinsic electrocatalytic properties.Herein,we realize boron(B)-insertion-induced phase regulation of rhodium(Rh)nanocrystals to obtain amorphous Rh_(4)B nanoparticles(NPs)and hexagonal close-packed(hcp)RhB NPs through a facile wet-chemical method.A high Faradaic efficiency(92.1±1.2%)and NH_(3) yield rate(629.5±11.0μmol h^(−1) cm^(−2))are achieved over hcp RhB NPs,far superior to those of most reported NORR nanocatalysts.In situ spectro-electrochemical analysis and density functional theory simulations reveal that the excellent electrocatalytic performances of hcp RhB NPs are attributed to the upshift of d-band center,enhanced NO adsorption/activation profile,and greatly reduced energy barrier of the rate-determining step.A demonstrative Zn-NO battery is assembled using hcp RhB NPs as the cathode and delivers a peak power density of 4.33 mW cm−2,realizing simultaneous NO removal,NH3 synthesis,and electricity output.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52374292)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation, China (No. BWLCF202309)the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha City, China (No. KQ2208271)。
文摘Some active metal oxides(Al_(2)O_(3),TiO_(2),and Cr_(2)O_(3))were selected as dopants to the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic shells for investment casting of K417G superalloy.The effects of dopant types and contents(0,2,5,and 8 wt.%)on the wettability and interfacial reaction between the alloy and shell were investigated by a sessile-drop experiment.The results show that increasing the Al_(2)O_(3) doping contents(0−8 wt.%)reduces the porosity(21.74%−10.08%)and roughness(3.22−1.34μm)of the shell surface.The increase in Cr_(2)O_(3) dopant content(2−8 wt.%)further exacerbates the interfacial reaction,leading to an increase in the thickness of the reaction layer(2.6−3.1μm)and a decrease in the wetting angle(93.9°−91.0°).The addition of Al_(2)O_(3) and TiO_(2) dopants leads to the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5) composite oxides in the reaction products,which effectively inhibits the interfacial reaction.The increase in TiO_(2) dopant contents(0−8 wt.%)further promotes the formation of Al_(2)TiO_(5),which decreases the thickness of the interfacial reaction layer(3.9−1.2μm)and increases the wetting angle(95.0°−103.8°).The introduced dopants enhance the packing density of the shell surface,while simultaneously suppress the diffusion of active metal elements from the alloy matrix to the interface.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172110,52472231,52311530113)Shanghai"Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan"intergovernmental international science and technology cooperation project(23520710600)+1 种基金Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(22DZ1205600)the Central Guidance on Science and Technology Development Fund of Zhejiang Province(2024ZY01011)。
文摘Investigating structural and hydroxyl group effects in electrooxidation of alcohols to value-added products by solid-acid electrocatalysts is essential for upgrading biomass alcohols.Herein,we report efficient electrocatalytic oxidations of saturated alcohols(C_(1)-C_(6))to selectively form formate using Ni Co hydroxide(Ni Co-OH)derived Ni Co_(2)O_(4)solid-acid electrocatalysts with balanced Lewis acid(LASs)and Brønsted acid sites(BASs).Thermal treatment transforms BASs-rich(89.6%)Ni Co-OH into Ni Co_(2)O_(4)with nearly equal distribution of LASs(53.1%)and BASs(46.9%)which synergistically promote adsorption and activation of OH-and alcohol molecules for enhanced oxidation activity.In contrast,BASs-enriched Ni Co-OH facilitates formation of higher valence metal sites,beneficial for water oxidation.The combined experimental studies and theoretical calculation imply the oxidation ability of C1-C6alcohols increases as increased number of hydroxyl groups and decreased HOMO-LUMO gaps:methanol(C_(1))<ethylene glycol(C_(2))<glycerol(C3)<meso-erythritol(C4)<xylitol(C5)<sorbitol(C6),while the formate selectivity shows the opposite trend from 100 to 80%.This study unveils synergistic roles of LASs and BASs,as well as hydroxyl group effect in electro-upgrading of alcohols using solid-acid electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China,Nos.2017YFA0104302(to NG and XM)and 2017YFA0104304(to BW and ZZ)
文摘Mesenchymal stromal cell transplantation is an effective and promising approach for treating various systemic and diffuse diseases.However,the biological characteristics of transplanted mesenchymal stromal cells in humans remain unclear,including cell viability,distribution,migration,and fate.Conventional cell tracing methods cannot be used in the clinic.The use of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as contrast agents allows for the observation of transplanted cells using magnetic resonance imaging.In 2016,the National Medical Products Administration of China approved a new superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle,Ruicun,for use as a contrast agent in clinical trials.In the present study,an acute hemi-transection spinal cord injury model was established in beagle dogs.The injury was then treated by transplantation of Ruicun-labeled mesenchymal stromal cells.The results indicated that Ruicunlabeled mesenchymal stromal cells repaired damaged spinal cord fibers and partially restored neurological function in animals with acute spinal cord injury.T2*-weighted imaging revealed low signal areas on both sides of the injured spinal cord.The results of quantitative susceptibility mapping with ultrashort echo time sequences indicated that Ruicun-labeled mesenchymal stromal cells persisted stably within the injured spinal cord for over 4 weeks.These findings suggest that magnetic resonance imaging has the potential to effectively track the migration of Ruicun-labeled mesenchymal stromal cells and assess their ability to repair spinal cord injury.
基金supported by the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Key Research Project(No.2022D01D31)the Start-up Grant of Xinjiang University,the Basic Research Fund for Autonomous Region Universities(No.XJEDU2024P015)the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2022D01C668).
文摘Although intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs)show great potential to address energy conversion challenges,the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics of cathode materials has severely hindered extended applications.Herein,we have demonstrated that Bi^(3+)doping on the A-site synergistically regulates the phase transition and electron spin state in La_(0.3)Bi_(0.3)Ca_(0.4)FeO_(3-δ)(LBCF3)for improved performance.An orthorhombic to cubic phase transition occurred with Bi^(3+)doping increases oxygen vacancy concentration and thus increases oxygen ion migration capacity.Simultaneously,the change of Fe from low to medium electron spin state strengths O_(2)adsorption and improves catalytic performances.Consequently,a peak power density improvement up to 48%(from 1.21 to 1.79 W·cm^(-2))at 800℃ is realized in the anodesupported single cell using LBCF3 as cathode,which remains stable for over 270 h at 750℃.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22108115,22478415,and 21978134)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20241744)。
文摘Confinement effect is an effective method to enhance carbon dioxide(CO_(2))solubility.In this study,a hybrid sorbent of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide([Hmim][NTf_2])/mesoporous titanium dioxide(M-TiO_(2))/water(H_2O)was developed,and its confinement effect was regulated by changing the pore structure of M-TiO_(2).CO_(2) solubility in the hybrid sorbent was measured experimentally,and the thermodynamic properties including Henry's constant and desorption enthalpy were calculated.Furthermore,the confinement effect in the hybrid sorbent was quantified.Additionally,the hybrid sorbent was recycled with a multi-cycle experiment.The results showed that M-TiO_(2) calcined at 773.2 K(MT500)could lead to an efficient confinement effect.CO_(2) solubility in the hybrid sorbent increased by 49.8%compared to that of H_2O when the mass fraction of[Hmim][NTf_2]/MT500 was 5.0%(mass),where the contribution of confinement effect on Gibbs free energy occupied 5.2%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272283,52311530772,and 52274387)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.22S31902900)+4 种基金the Shanghai Medical Key Specialty(No.2024ZDXK0048)the Medical Key Subject of Xuhui District(No.SHXHZDXK202302)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFE0109000)the Medical-Engineering Cross Foundation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.YG2024LC04)the Institute-level Research Project of Xuhui District Dental Center(No.SHXYF202212).
文摘To promote early rapid osteogenesis and prevent late implant-related infection,it is critical to develop ef-fective and reliable surface treatment technologies for enhancing both osteogenic and antibacterial prop-erties of titanium alloy implants.Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)is considered a promising modification candidate.However,whether rGO retains its osteogenic and antibacterial functions after being applied to modify titanium alloy surfaces depends on the surface treatment technology employed.In this study,rGO was integrated onto the surface of Ti-35Nb-2Ta-3Zr(TNTZ)alloy through friction stir processing(FSP),yielding a consolidated TNTZ/F-rGO composite.The incorporation of rGO not only significantly im-proved the microhardness and hydrophilicity of the material,but also exhibited positive biological effects in vitro experiments:it effectively promoted the proliferation,osteogenic differentiation,alkaline phos-phatase(ALP)production and extracellular matrix mineralization of BMSCs.Furthermore,TNTZ/F-rGO ex-hibited potent antibacterial activity via surface-contact mechanisms.In summary,the rGO-modified in-tegrated titanium alloy has excellent osteogenic properties and high-efficiency antibacterial ability.This study provides new insights and strategies for the design of graphene-based biomaterials and implant surface modification technologies.
文摘Correction to:Rare Met.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-021-01815-z In the original publication,Fig.5 was published with few mistakes.The correct version of Fig.5 is given in this correction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52371063 and 52072110)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.E2018202034)+1 种基金the Central Funds Guiding the Local Science and Technology Development of Hebei Province(No.236Z7610G)the Graduate Innovation Project of Hebei Province(No.CXZZBS2022035).
文摘High porosity and high brittleness are the main reasons that limit the long-term service life of the alumina-titanium oxide composite coating.Herein,a metastable nanostructured aluminatitanium oxide composite coating with high density and high properties was synthesized by plasma spraying of TiO_(2)-Al composite powder.The main phases of the metastable nanostructured alumina-titanium oxide wereγ-Al_(2)O_(3),TiO and AlTiO_(2).The coating,as prepared,contains various metastable microstructures,such as fine-grained,intra-/inter-granular,and"self-locking"microstructures.These metastable microstruc-tures are important for the improvement of hardness and toughness of the coating.Compared with other alumina-based composite coatings,the metastable nanostructured aluminatitanium oxide composite coating showed the most impressive overall performance.The reinforcing and toughening mechanism of the metastable alumina-titanium oxide composite coating included fine grain strengthening and self-toughening of the metastable microstructure.
