The extensive transgression that occurred on the Yangtze Plate in Early Cambrian led to a massive organic carbon pool in the Niutitang Formation. A black shale core section from 3 251.08 to 3 436.08 m beneath the Eart...The extensive transgression that occurred on the Yangtze Plate in Early Cambrian led to a massive organic carbon pool in the Niutitang Formation. A black shale core section from 3 251.08 to 3 436.08 m beneath the Earth＇s surface was studied to estimate the contribution of oxygenic photosynthesis to organic carbon sink fluxes in Early Cambrian Upper Yangtze shallow sea. Results indicate that the oxygenic photosynthesis played the most important role in carbon fixation in Early Cambrian. Organic carbon sink was mainly contributed by photosynthetic microorganisms, e.g., cyanobacteria, algae and archaea. The Niutitang Formation was formed in a deep anoxic marine shelf sedimentary environment at a sedimentation rate of ~0.09±0.03 mm/yr. The initial TOC abundance in Niutitang shale ranged from 0.18% to 7.09%, with an average of 2.15%. In accordance with the sedimentation rate and initial TOC abundance, organic carbon sink fluxes were calculated and found to range from 0.21 to 8.10×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1）, especially the organic carbon sink fluxes in depth between 3 385 and 3 470 m range from 3.80 to 8.10×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1）, with an average of ~6.03×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1）, which is much higher than that of contemporary marine sediments. The organic carbon sink fluxes of Niutitang shale are equal to 0.56 to 21.61×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1） net oxygen emitted into the Early Cambrian ocean and atmosphere, this emitted oxygen may have significantly promoted the oxygen level of the Earth＇s surface and diversification of metazoans.展开更多
Constructing high-performance electrodes with both wide potential window(e.g.≥2 V in aqueous electrolyte)and excellent mechanical flexibility represents a great challenge for supercapacitors.Because of the outstandin...Constructing high-performance electrodes with both wide potential window(e.g.≥2 V in aqueous electrolyte)and excellent mechanical flexibility represents a great challenge for supercapacitors.Because of the outstanding conductivity and flexibility,carb on cloth(CC)has show n unlimited prospects for constructing flexible electrodes,but is rarely used directly as electrode material due to its electrochemical inertness and small specific surface area.To tackle these two critical limitations,we design a novel redox-etching strategy to synthesize CC-based electrode with 3D interconnecting pore structure.The sponge-like highly porous CC was further activated by strong oxidant to form abundant oxygenic groups,which occupy the interior and surface of current collector to render substantial pseudocapacitance.The as-synthesized CC electrode yielded an impressive capacitance of 4035 mF cm^(-2) at 3 mA cm^(-2) and satisfying cycling durability in a wide potential range of-1-1 V vs.SCE,which surpass the majority of reported CC-based electrodes.A symmetric supercapacitor with stable voltage of 2 V is assembled and delivers remarkable energy density of 6.57 mWh cm^(-3).Significantly,the device demonstrates an unparalleled flexibility with no capacitive decay after 100 bending cycles.This facile chemical etching and post-treatment processes are designed for large-scale manufacturing of the CC electrodes by providing high surface area and abundant electrochemically active sites,promising for industry application.The innovative synthetic strategy ope ns up new opportunities for high-performance flexible en ergy storage.展开更多
Ischemia–reperfusion injury is a common pathophysiological mechanism in retinal degeneration.PANoptosis is a newly defined integral form of regulated cell death that combines the key features of pyroptosis,apoptosis,...Ischemia–reperfusion injury is a common pathophysiological mechanism in retinal degeneration.PANoptosis is a newly defined integral form of regulated cell death that combines the key features of pyroptosis,apoptosis,and necroptosis.Oligomerization of mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channel 1 is an important pathological event in regulating cell death in retinal ischemia–reperfusion injury.However,its role in PANoptosis remains largely unknown.In this study,we demonstrated that voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction was associated with PANoptosis in retinal ischemia–reperfusion injury.Inhibition of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization suppressed mitochondrial dysfunction and PANoptosis in retinal cells subjected to ischemia–reperfusion injury.Mechanistically,mitochondria-derived reactive oxygen species played a central role in the voltagedependent anion channel 1-mediated regulation of PANoptosis by promoting PANoptosome assembly.Moreover,inhibiting voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization protected against PANoptosis in the retinas of rats subjected to ischemia–reperfusion injury.Overall,our findings reveal the critical role of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization in regulating PANoptosis in retinal ischemia–reperfusion injury,highlighting voltage-dependent anion channel 1 as a promising therapeutic target.展开更多
Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the curr...Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the current understanding of the bidirectional relationship between blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury,along with emerging combination therapeutic strategies.Literature review indicates that blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammatory responses are key pathological features following traumatic brain injury.In the acute phase after traumatic brain injury,the pathological characteristics include primary blood-brain barrier disruption and the activation of inflammatory cascades.In the subacute phase,the pathological features are characterized by repair mechanisms and inflammatory modulation.In the chronic phase,the pathological features show persistent low-grade inflammation and incomplete recovery of the blood-brain barrier.Various physiological changes,such as structural alterations of the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory cascades,and extracellular matrix remodeling,interact with each other and are influenced by genetic,age,sex,and environmental factors.The dynamic balance between blood-brain barrier permeability and neuroinflammation is regulated by hormones,particularly sex hormones and stress-related hormones.Additionally,the role of gastrointestinal hormones is receiving increasing attention.Current treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury include various methods such as conventional drug combinations,multimodality neuromonitoring,hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and non-invasive brain stimulation.Artificial intelligence also shows potential in treatment decision-making and personalized therapy.Emerging sequential combination strategies and precision medicine approaches can help improve treatment outcomes;however,challenges remain,such as inadequate research on the mechanisms of the chronic phase traumatic brain injury and difficulties with technology integration.Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies,the standardization of techniques,costeffectiveness evaluations,and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities.A multidisciplinary approach should be used to enhance treatment and improve patient outcomes.展开更多
A composite electrocatalyst,CoMoNiO-S/NF-110(NF is nickel foam),was synthesized through electrodeposition,followed by pyrolysis and then the vulcanization process.CoMoNiO-S/NF-110 exhibited a structure where Ni3S2 and...A composite electrocatalyst,CoMoNiO-S/NF-110(NF is nickel foam),was synthesized through electrodeposition,followed by pyrolysis and then the vulcanization process.CoMoNiO-S/NF-110 exhibited a structure where Ni3S2 and Mo2S3 nanoparticles were integrated at the edges of Co3O4 nanosheets,creating a rich,heterogeneous interface that enhances the synergistic effects of each component.In an alkaline electrolyte,the synthesized CoMoNiO-S/NF-110 exhibited superior electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER),achieving current densities of 100 and 200 mA·cm^(-2) with low overpotentials of 199.4 and 224.4 mV,respectively,outperforming RuO2 and several high-performance Mo and Ni-based catalysts.This excellent performance is attributed to the rich interface formed between the components and active sites exposed by the defect structure.展开更多
The poor electrical conductivity of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)limits their electrocatalytic performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this study,a Py@Co-MOF composite material based on pyrene(Py)molecul...The poor electrical conductivity of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)limits their electrocatalytic performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this study,a Py@Co-MOF composite material based on pyrene(Py)molecules and{[Co2(BINDI)(DMA)_(2)]·DMA}_(n)(Co-MOF,H4BINDI=N,N'-bis(5-isophthalic acid)naphthalenediimide,DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide)was synthesized via a one-pot method,leveragingπ-πinteractions between pyrene and Co-MOF to modulate electrical conductivity.Results demonstrate that the Py@Co-MOF catalyst exhibited significantly enhanced OER performance compared to pure Co-MOF or pyrene-based electrodes,achieving an overpotential of 246 mV at a current density of 10 mA·cm^(-2) along with excellent stability.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the formation of O*in the second step is the rate-determining step(RDS)during the OER process on Co-MOF,with an energy barrier of 0.85 eV due to the weak adsorption affinity of the OH*intermediate for Co sites.CCDC:2419276.展开更多
The escalating pace of industrialization has significantly intensified water pollution challenges,for instance,the persistent organic pollutants like methyl orange(MO).Conventional remediation techniques,such as adsor...The escalating pace of industrialization has significantly intensified water pollution challenges,for instance,the persistent organic pollutants like methyl orange(MO).Conventional remediation techniques,such as adsorption and biological degradation,are often hampered by low efficiency and the risk of secondary pollution.Photocatalysis emerges as a promising sustainable alternative;however,the benchmark material titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))suffers from its intrinsic limitations,notably its wide bandgap energy(≥3.4 eV)restricting its activity to the region of the ultraviolet light and its rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers.To overcome these constraints,this research focused on synthesizing novel TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction composite photocatalysts via a solvothermal approach.Comprehensive characterization techniques confirmed the successful formation of the composite,which revealed that ultrathin Sn3O4 nanosheets uniformly coated TiO_(2) nanospheres.This unique architecture effectively reduced the overall crystallinity and introduced the beneficial oxygen vacancies.Under visible-light irradiation(λ≥420 nm),the optimized TiO_(2)/Sn3O4 composite exhibited the exceptional photocatalytic performance,which achieved 96%degradation of MO within just 60 minutes.The calculated apparent kinetic rate constant(0.103 min^(-1))was remarkably(5.15 times)higher than that of pristine TiO_(2).ESR experiments identified that hydroxyl radicals(·OH)was the predominant active species driving the degradation.Furthermore,cyclic degradation tests demonstrated its excellent material stability,with the composite retaining 85%of its initial efficiency after four consecutive reuse cycles.This work underscored the synergistic effects within the TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction,which significantly enhanced the visible-light absorption,charge separation,and photocatalytic activity,which provided the valuable insights for designing efficient,stable catalysts for the advanced environmental remediation applications.展开更多
About 1/3 of human life is spent sleeping.The hypoxic and cold environment in high-altitude areas leads to sleep disorders that are more prominently harmful to the human body.To improve the quality of human sleep in h...About 1/3 of human life is spent sleeping.The hypoxic and cold environment in high-altitude areas leads to sleep disorders that are more prominently harmful to the human body.To improve the quality of human sleep in high-altitude areas,this study explored the thermal and oxygen environment regulation for plateau sleep.In this study,the influencing factors of the diffusion of oxygenic–thermal coupled airflow were determined through the theoretical analysis of a thermal fluid mechanic jet.This study used computational fluid dynamics(CFD)to investigate the diffusion characteristics of the oxygenic–thermal coupled airflow with a sleeping experiment conducted on the plateau.The results showed that the influence of the thermal plume at 0.1 m near the human face was larger,and the oxygenic–thermal coupled airflow diffusion process was mainly divided into three phases over time.The size and time to stabilize the oxygen volume fraction in the inhalation zone varied between conditions and were strongly influenced by the temperature difference of the supply air.The effects of the thermal and oxygen environment were analyzed using indicators such as facial-area speed ratio,draft risk,and personal oxygen inhalation efficiency.The optimal design strategies were recommended with an outlet air velocity of 1.5 m/s,a temperature difference of 8 K between the outlet airflow and the indoor background air,and an outlet oxygen volume fraction of 30%.The results can provide implications for regulating the thermal and oxygen environment to improve human sleep quality in high-altitude areas.展开更多
Developing efficient and durable electrocatalysts for acidic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is pivotal for advancing proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWEs),yet balancing activity and stability remains a fo...Developing efficient and durable electrocatalysts for acidic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is pivotal for advancing proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWEs),yet balancing activity and stability remains a formidable challenge.Herein,we propose a dual-engineering strategy to stabilize Ru-based catalysts by synergizing the oxygen vacancy site-synergized mechanism-lattice oxygen mechanism(OVSM-LOM)with Ru-N bond stabilization.The engineered RuO_(2)@NCC catalyst exhibits exceptional OER performance in 0.5 M H2SO4,achieving an ultralow overpotential of 215 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2) and prolonged stability for over 327 h.The catalyst delivers 300 h of continuous operation at 1 A cm^(-2),with a negligible degradation rate of only 0.067 mV h-1,further demonstrating its potential for practical application.Oxygen vacancies unlock the OVSM-LOM pathway,bypassing the sluggish adsorbate evolution mechanism(AEM)and accelerating reaction kinetics,while the Ru-N bonds suppress Ru dissolution by anchoring low-valent Ru centers.Quasi-in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS),and isotopic labeling experiments confirm the lattice oxygen participation with *O formation as the rate-determining step.The Ru-N bonds reinforce the structural integrity by stabilizing low-valent Ru centers and inhibiting overoxidation.Theoretical calculations further verify that the synergistic interaction between OVs and Ru-O(N)active sites optimizes the Ru d-band center and stabilizes intermediates,while Ru-N coordination enhances structural integrity.This study establishes a novel paradigm for designing robust acidic OER catalysts through defect and coordination engineering,bridging the gap between activity and stability for sustainable energy technologies.展开更多
Lithium-oxygen(Li-O2)batteries are perceived as a promising breakthrough in sustainable electrochemical energy storage,utilizing ambient air as an energy source,eliminating the need for costly cathode materials,and of...Lithium-oxygen(Li-O2)batteries are perceived as a promising breakthrough in sustainable electrochemical energy storage,utilizing ambient air as an energy source,eliminating the need for costly cathode materials,and offering the highest theoretical energy density(~3.5 k Wh kg^(-1))among discussed candidates.Contributing to the poor cycle life of currently reported Li-O_(2)cells is singlet oxygen(1O_(2))formation,inducing parasitic reactions,degrading key components,and severely deteriorating cell performance.Here,we harness the chirality-induced spin selectivity effect of chiral cobalt oxide nanosheets(Co_(3)O_(4)NSs)as cathode materials to suppress 1O_(2)in Li-O_(2)batteries for the first time.Operando photoluminescence spectroscopy reveals a 3.7-fold and 3.23-fold reduction in 1O_(2)during discharge and charge,respectively,compared to conventional carbon paperbased cells,consistent with differential electrochemical mass spectrometry results,which indicate a near-theoretical charge-to-O_(2)ratio(2.04 e-/O_(2)).Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that chirality induces a peak shift near the Fermi level,enhancing Co 3d-O 2p hybridization,stabilizing reaction intermediates,and lowering activation barriers for Li_(2)O_(2)formation and decomposition.These findings establish a new strategy for improving the stability and energy efficiency of sustainable Li-O_(2)batteries,abridging the current gap to commercialization.展开更多
Magnetic field-driven spin polarization modulation has emerged as an effective way to boost the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction(OER).However,the correlation among catalyst structure,magnetic property,and ma...Magnetic field-driven spin polarization modulation has emerged as an effective way to boost the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction(OER).However,the correlation among catalyst structure,magnetic property,and magnetic field enhanced-electrochemical activity remains to be fully elucidated.Herein,single-domain CoFe_(2)O_(4) catalysts with tunable oxygen vacancies(CFO-V_(O)) were synthesized to probe how V_(O) mediates magnetism and OER activity under magnetic field.The introduction of V_(O) can simultaneously modulate saturation magnetization(M_(s)) and coercivity(H_(c)),where the increased M_(s) dominates the magnetic field-enhanced OER activity.Under a 14,000 G magnetic field,the optimized CFO-V_(O) exhibits up to 16.1 % reduction in overpotential and 365 % enhancement in magnetocurrent(MC).Electrochemical analyses and post-OER characterization reveal that the magnetic field synergistically improves OER kinetics through lattice distortion induction,magnetohydrodynamic effect,and spin charge transfer effect.Importantly,the magnetic field promotes additional Co^(3+) generation to compensate for charge imbalance caused by V_(O) filling,maintaining dynamic equilibrium of V_(O) and effective reactant adsorption-conversion processes.This work unveils the synergistic mechanism of V_(O) and magnetic parameters for enhancing OER performance under the magnetic field,providing new insights into the design of high-efficiency spinregulated OER catalysts.展开更多
Silica nanoparticles-stabilized cobalt and nitrogen-doped carbon materials were synthesized through pyrolysis of metal-organic-framework of ZIF-67 supported by silica nanoparticles.The experimental results reveal that...Silica nanoparticles-stabilized cobalt and nitrogen-doped carbon materials were synthesized through pyrolysis of metal-organic-framework of ZIF-67 supported by silica nanoparticles.The experimental results reveal that the introduction of the silica nanoparticles can stabilize the microstructure of the derived CoN-C materials,which in turn exhibits the promising electrocatalytic activity towards both oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions.The optimized sample exhibits a better oxygen reduction activity than commercial Pt/C catalyst as confirmed by the positive shift of half-wave potential by 20 mV while it has a low overpotential of 273 mV for oxygen evolution reactions with the retained performance over 80%after 25,000 s of continuous operation.It is demonstrated that the introduction of support frame might be an effective way to improve the activity and stability of metal-organic-framework derived electrocatalyst with stabilized microstructure.展开更多
Naphthalene,anthracene and pyridone endoperoxides are known to thermally release singlet oxygen.However,in the cycloreversion reaction,singlet oxygen is produced stoichiometrically;therefore,multiple singlet oxygen re...Naphthalene,anthracene and pyridone endoperoxides are known to thermally release singlet oxygen.However,in the cycloreversion reaction,singlet oxygen is produced stoichiometrically;therefore,multiple singlet oxygen releasing modules are expected to be very useful in inducing apoptosis of cancer cells.Herein,we present a potential therapeutic agent presenting three-pyridone endoperoxide modules and a mitochondria targeting group.Compared to previously reported pyridone-based monofunctional endoperoxides,the triple endoperoxide is highly effective as evidenced by assays and fluorescence microscopy.展开更多
Hard tissue repair materials that balance high strength with low modulus are highly promising,representing a transformative focus in applied biomaterials research.In this study,Ti-Nb alloys with high performance are p...Hard tissue repair materials that balance high strength with low modulus are highly promising,representing a transformative focus in applied biomaterials research.In this study,Ti-Nb alloys with high performance are prepared by a low-cost process for orthopedic applications.Phase composition,modulus,compressive strength and recovery properties are effectively manipulated by tailoring trace amounts of interstitial oxygen.With increasing oxygen concentration in sintered Ti-Nb alloys,theβ(body centered cubic)phase was stabilized due to the lattice distortion.The elastic modulus declined from 91 to 24 GPa.The compressive strength slightly decreased from 1595 to 1404 MPa and yield strength increased from 760 to 904 MPa.Additionally,the recovery properties were enhanced by the interstitial oxygen as a shape memory alloy.The utilization of trace oxygen serves to modulate the thermoelastic martensitic transformation in Ti-Nb alloys,thereby obtaining appropriate mechanical properties.A notable reduction in modulus is achieved while maintaining high strength,which facilitates the development of orthopedic implants capable of withstanding more complex forces.展开更多
Elaidic acid(EA)is a typical trans fatty acid(TFA)that emerges during the processing of various fatty foods.In this study,we found that EA induced renal injury with necroptosis.Pretreatment with a reactive oxygen spec...Elaidic acid(EA)is a typical trans fatty acid(TFA)that emerges during the processing of various fatty foods.In this study,we found that EA induced renal injury with necroptosis.Pretreatment with a reactive oxygen species(ROS)inhibitor and a RIPK3 inhibitor alleviated EA-induced necroptosis.The data indicated that EA induced renal necroptosis through ROS/RIPK3/MLKL pathway.In mechanistic studies,we explored how EA induced ROS production.Results indicated that EA caused mitochondrial damage by testing MMP,MFN1,VDAC,and FIS1.Further,EA suppressed mitophagy by testing the levels of LC3,p62,PINK1,Parkin,colocalization of LC3 and Mito-Tracker Red.Mitophagy is a process of selective degradation of damaged mitochondria.A large number of damaged mitochondria couldn't be cleared by mitophagy in time,which increased ROS levels in renal cells.Pretreatment with a mitophagy activator decreased EA-induced ROS levels and mitochondrial damage.Taken together,our data identified that EA induced renal necroptosis by destroying mitochondria and inhibiting mitophagy,thereby activating the ROS/RIPK3/MLKL pathway.展开更多
Covalent organic framework ionomers enable synergistic efficient transport of protons and oxygen in medium-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),as clean and effic...Covalent organic framework ionomers enable synergistic efficient transport of protons and oxygen in medium-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),as clean and efficient energy technologies,are constrained in their performance enhancement by the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics at the cathode,anode CO poisoning(e.g.,from methanol crossover)and intricate water management dilemmas[1].展开更多
To realize the practical application of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis(AEMWE),it is essential to develop highly active,durable,and cost-effective electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Herein,w...To realize the practical application of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis(AEMWE),it is essential to develop highly active,durable,and cost-effective electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Herein,we report a hollow-structured Ni_(x)Co_(1−x)O/Ni_(3)S_(2)/Co_(9)S_(8)heterostructure synthesized via sequential template-assisted growth,thermal oxidation,and controlled sulfidation process.The abundant bimetallic heterointerfaces not only provide additional active sites but also promote electronic modulation via charge redistribution.Additionally,the porous and hollow architecture enhances active surface area and mass transfer ability,thereby increasing the number of accessible active sites for alkaline OER.As a result,the prepared electrocatalyst achieves low overpotential of 310 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2)and small Tafel slope of 55.94 mV dec^(−1),demonstrating the exceptional electrocatalytic performance for alkaline OER.When integrated as the anode in an AEMWE cell,it delivers outstanding performance with only 1.657 V at 1.0 A cm^(−2)and reaches high current density of 5.0 A cm^(−2)at 1.989 V,surpassing those of commercial RuO_(2).The cell also shows excellent long-term durability over 100 h with minimal degradation.This study highlights the strong potential of rationally engineered oxide/sulfide heterostructures for next-generation alkaline water electrolysis.展开更多
High-performance lead-free piezoelectric single crystals are urgently needed for next-generation actuators and transducers.In this study,we reveal that a compositionally driven tetragonal-pseudocubic(T-PC)phase bounda...High-performance lead-free piezoelectric single crystals are urgently needed for next-generation actuators and transducers.In this study,we reveal that a compositionally driven tetragonal-pseudocubic(T-PC)phase boundary,in conjunction with an octahedral order-disorder tilting transition,significantly enhances the piezoelectric response in Nb^(5+)-substitution(Bi_(0.48)Na_(0.425)K_(0.055)Ba_(0.04))(Ti_(0.98)Nb_(0.02))O_(3)(BNKBT-2Nb)single crystals.The crystal achieves an outstanding piezoelectric coefficient of d33=662 pC/N at room temperature.In situ X-ray diffraction confirms an electric field-induced transition from the PC to T phase.Atomic-resolution HADDF-STEM analysis reveals an increase in the c/a ratio(c/a>1.01)on the local scale and ordered octahe-dral tilting of the a^(0)a^(0)c+type driven by the poling field.The single crystals exhibit excellent piezoelectric per-formance over a broad temperature range,achieving a peak d_(33) of 920 pC/N at approximately 92℃.Furthermore,the polar states exhibit a pronounced frequency dependence near the depolarization temperature.These findings provide critical insight into the structure-property relationship and offer a promising pathway for designing advanced lead-free piezoelectric crystals for functional electromechanical applications.展开更多
The development of Pt-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a great issue for meeting the cost challenges of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)in commercial applications.In this work,a serie...The development of Pt-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a great issue for meeting the cost challenges of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)in commercial applications.In this work,a series of RuCo/C catalysts were synthesized by NaBH4 reduction method under the premise that the total metal mass percentage was 20%.X-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)confirmed the formation of single-phase nanoparticles with an average size of 33 nm.Cyclic voltammograms(CV)and linear sweep voltammograms(LSV)tests indicated that RuCo(2:1)/C catalyst had the optimal ORR properties.Additionally,the RuCo(2:1)/C catalyst remarkably sustained 98.1% of its activity even after 3000 cycles,surpassing the performance of Pt/C(84.8%).Analysis of the elemental state of the catalyst surface after cycling using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)revealed that the Ru^(0) percentage of RuCo(2:1)/C decreased by 2.2%(from 66.3% to 64.1%),while the Pt^(0) percentage of Pt/C decreased by 7.1%(from 53.3% to 46.2%).It is suggested that the synergy between Ru and Co holds the potential to pave the way for future low-cost and highly stable ORR catalysts,offering significant promise in the context of PEMFCs.展开更多
Overproduction of reactive oxygen species(ROS) following ischemic injury triggers an inflammatory response,significantly impeding neurological functional recovery.Nanozymes with potent antioxidative and anti-inflammat...Overproduction of reactive oxygen species(ROS) following ischemic injury triggers an inflammatory response,significantly impeding neurological functional recovery.Nanozymes with potent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects thus offer great potential for ischemic stroke treatment.In this study,we developed an ischemia-homing nanozyme by combining melatonin(MT)-loaded honeycomb manganese dioxide(MnO_(2)) nanoflowers with M2-type microglia membranes to rescue the ischemic penumbra.The surface-engineered M2-type microglia membranes provided intrinsic ischemia-homing and blood-brain barrier(BBB)-crossing properties to the biomimetic nanozymes.This nanozyme can not only transforms harmfulsuperoxide anion radicals(^(·)O^(2-)) and hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) into harmless water and oxygen but also scavenges highly toxic hydroxyl radicals(^(·)OH),dramatically lowering intracellular ROS levels.More importantly,the biomimetic nanoparticles reduce cerebral infarct areas and provide significant neuroprotection against ischemic stroke by lowering oxidative stress,inhibiting cell apoptosis,and decreasing inflammation.This study may offer a viable approach for the use of nanozymes in treating ischemic stroke.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 41302023)the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (Specialized Research Fund) of China (No. 20125121130001)+1 种基金the Science Foundation of Education Department of Sichuan Province (No. 13ZB0190)the Karst Dynamics Laboratory, MLR and GZAR (No. KDL2011-04)
文摘The extensive transgression that occurred on the Yangtze Plate in Early Cambrian led to a massive organic carbon pool in the Niutitang Formation. A black shale core section from 3 251.08 to 3 436.08 m beneath the Earth＇s surface was studied to estimate the contribution of oxygenic photosynthesis to organic carbon sink fluxes in Early Cambrian Upper Yangtze shallow sea. Results indicate that the oxygenic photosynthesis played the most important role in carbon fixation in Early Cambrian. Organic carbon sink was mainly contributed by photosynthetic microorganisms, e.g., cyanobacteria, algae and archaea. The Niutitang Formation was formed in a deep anoxic marine shelf sedimentary environment at a sedimentation rate of ~0.09±0.03 mm/yr. The initial TOC abundance in Niutitang shale ranged from 0.18% to 7.09%, with an average of 2.15%. In accordance with the sedimentation rate and initial TOC abundance, organic carbon sink fluxes were calculated and found to range from 0.21 to 8.10×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1）, especially the organic carbon sink fluxes in depth between 3 385 and 3 470 m range from 3.80 to 8.10×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1）, with an average of ~6.03×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1）, which is much higher than that of contemporary marine sediments. The organic carbon sink fluxes of Niutitang shale are equal to 0.56 to 21.61×10~3 kg/km^2·yr^（-1） net oxygen emitted into the Early Cambrian ocean and atmosphere, this emitted oxygen may have significantly promoted the oxygen level of the Earth＇s surface and diversification of metazoans.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52071171)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program-Pan Deng Scholars (XLYC1802005)+5 种基金the Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program (LNBQW2018B0048)the Natural Science Fund of Liaoning Province for Excellent Young Scholars (2019-YQ-04)the Key Project of Scientific Research of the Education Department of Liaoning Province (LZD201902)the General Project of Scientific Research of the Education Department of Liaoning Province (LJC201905)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Liaoning Province (2019-BS-112)the Foundation for Young Scholars of Liaoning University (LDQN2019006).
文摘Constructing high-performance electrodes with both wide potential window(e.g.≥2 V in aqueous electrolyte)and excellent mechanical flexibility represents a great challenge for supercapacitors.Because of the outstanding conductivity and flexibility,carb on cloth(CC)has show n unlimited prospects for constructing flexible electrodes,but is rarely used directly as electrode material due to its electrochemical inertness and small specific surface area.To tackle these two critical limitations,we design a novel redox-etching strategy to synthesize CC-based electrode with 3D interconnecting pore structure.The sponge-like highly porous CC was further activated by strong oxidant to form abundant oxygenic groups,which occupy the interior and surface of current collector to render substantial pseudocapacitance.The as-synthesized CC electrode yielded an impressive capacitance of 4035 mF cm^(-2) at 3 mA cm^(-2) and satisfying cycling durability in a wide potential range of-1-1 V vs.SCE,which surpass the majority of reported CC-based electrodes.A symmetric supercapacitor with stable voltage of 2 V is assembled and delivers remarkable energy density of 6.57 mWh cm^(-3).Significantly,the device demonstrates an unparalleled flexibility with no capacitive decay after 100 bending cycles.This facile chemical etching and post-treatment processes are designed for large-scale manufacturing of the CC electrodes by providing high surface area and abundant electrochemically active sites,promising for industry application.The innovative synthetic strategy ope ns up new opportunities for high-performance flexible en ergy storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82172196(to KX),82372507(to KX)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China,No.2023JJ40804(to QZ)the Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma(Hainan Medical University)of the Ministry of Education,China,No.KLET-202210(to QZ)。
文摘Ischemia–reperfusion injury is a common pathophysiological mechanism in retinal degeneration.PANoptosis is a newly defined integral form of regulated cell death that combines the key features of pyroptosis,apoptosis,and necroptosis.Oligomerization of mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channel 1 is an important pathological event in regulating cell death in retinal ischemia–reperfusion injury.However,its role in PANoptosis remains largely unknown.In this study,we demonstrated that voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction was associated with PANoptosis in retinal ischemia–reperfusion injury.Inhibition of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization suppressed mitochondrial dysfunction and PANoptosis in retinal cells subjected to ischemia–reperfusion injury.Mechanistically,mitochondria-derived reactive oxygen species played a central role in the voltagedependent anion channel 1-mediated regulation of PANoptosis by promoting PANoptosome assembly.Moreover,inhibiting voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization protected against PANoptosis in the retinas of rats subjected to ischemia–reperfusion injury.Overall,our findings reveal the critical role of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 oligomerization in regulating PANoptosis in retinal ischemia–reperfusion injury,highlighting voltage-dependent anion channel 1 as a promising therapeutic target.
基金supported by Open Scientific Research Program of Military Logistics,No.BLB20J009(to YZhao).
文摘Blood-brain barrier disruption and the neuroinflammatory response are significant pathological features that critically influence disease progression and treatment outcomes.This review systematically analyzes the current understanding of the bidirectional relationship between blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury,along with emerging combination therapeutic strategies.Literature review indicates that blood-brain barrier disruption and neuroinflammatory responses are key pathological features following traumatic brain injury.In the acute phase after traumatic brain injury,the pathological characteristics include primary blood-brain barrier disruption and the activation of inflammatory cascades.In the subacute phase,the pathological features are characterized by repair mechanisms and inflammatory modulation.In the chronic phase,the pathological features show persistent low-grade inflammation and incomplete recovery of the blood-brain barrier.Various physiological changes,such as structural alterations of the blood-brain barrier,inflammatory cascades,and extracellular matrix remodeling,interact with each other and are influenced by genetic,age,sex,and environmental factors.The dynamic balance between blood-brain barrier permeability and neuroinflammation is regulated by hormones,particularly sex hormones and stress-related hormones.Additionally,the role of gastrointestinal hormones is receiving increasing attention.Current treatment strategies for traumatic brain injury include various methods such as conventional drug combinations,multimodality neuromonitoring,hyperbaric oxygen therapy,and non-invasive brain stimulation.Artificial intelligence also shows potential in treatment decision-making and personalized therapy.Emerging sequential combination strategies and precision medicine approaches can help improve treatment outcomes;however,challenges remain,such as inadequate research on the mechanisms of the chronic phase traumatic brain injury and difficulties with technology integration.Future research on traumatic brain injury should focus on personalized treatment strategies,the standardization of techniques,costeffectiveness evaluations,and addressing the needs of patients with comorbidities.A multidisciplinary approach should be used to enhance treatment and improve patient outcomes.
文摘A composite electrocatalyst,CoMoNiO-S/NF-110(NF is nickel foam),was synthesized through electrodeposition,followed by pyrolysis and then the vulcanization process.CoMoNiO-S/NF-110 exhibited a structure where Ni3S2 and Mo2S3 nanoparticles were integrated at the edges of Co3O4 nanosheets,creating a rich,heterogeneous interface that enhances the synergistic effects of each component.In an alkaline electrolyte,the synthesized CoMoNiO-S/NF-110 exhibited superior electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction(OER),achieving current densities of 100 and 200 mA·cm^(-2) with low overpotentials of 199.4 and 224.4 mV,respectively,outperforming RuO2 and several high-performance Mo and Ni-based catalysts.This excellent performance is attributed to the rich interface formed between the components and active sites exposed by the defect structure.
文摘The poor electrical conductivity of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)limits their electrocatalytic performance in the oxygen evolution reaction(OER).In this study,a Py@Co-MOF composite material based on pyrene(Py)molecules and{[Co2(BINDI)(DMA)_(2)]·DMA}_(n)(Co-MOF,H4BINDI=N,N'-bis(5-isophthalic acid)naphthalenediimide,DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide)was synthesized via a one-pot method,leveragingπ-πinteractions between pyrene and Co-MOF to modulate electrical conductivity.Results demonstrate that the Py@Co-MOF catalyst exhibited significantly enhanced OER performance compared to pure Co-MOF or pyrene-based electrodes,achieving an overpotential of 246 mV at a current density of 10 mA·cm^(-2) along with excellent stability.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the formation of O*in the second step is the rate-determining step(RDS)during the OER process on Co-MOF,with an energy barrier of 0.85 eV due to the weak adsorption affinity of the OH*intermediate for Co sites.CCDC:2419276.
文摘The escalating pace of industrialization has significantly intensified water pollution challenges,for instance,the persistent organic pollutants like methyl orange(MO).Conventional remediation techniques,such as adsorption and biological degradation,are often hampered by low efficiency and the risk of secondary pollution.Photocatalysis emerges as a promising sustainable alternative;however,the benchmark material titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))suffers from its intrinsic limitations,notably its wide bandgap energy(≥3.4 eV)restricting its activity to the region of the ultraviolet light and its rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers.To overcome these constraints,this research focused on synthesizing novel TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction composite photocatalysts via a solvothermal approach.Comprehensive characterization techniques confirmed the successful formation of the composite,which revealed that ultrathin Sn3O4 nanosheets uniformly coated TiO_(2) nanospheres.This unique architecture effectively reduced the overall crystallinity and introduced the beneficial oxygen vacancies.Under visible-light irradiation(λ≥420 nm),the optimized TiO_(2)/Sn3O4 composite exhibited the exceptional photocatalytic performance,which achieved 96%degradation of MO within just 60 minutes.The calculated apparent kinetic rate constant(0.103 min^(-1))was remarkably(5.15 times)higher than that of pristine TiO_(2).ESR experiments identified that hydroxyl radicals(·OH)was the predominant active species driving the degradation.Furthermore,cyclic degradation tests demonstrated its excellent material stability,with the composite retaining 85%of its initial efficiency after four consecutive reuse cycles.This work underscored the synergistic effects within the TiO_(2)/Sn_(3)O_(4) heterojunction,which significantly enhanced the visible-light absorption,charge separation,and photocatalytic activity,which provided the valuable insights for designing efficient,stable catalysts for the advanced environmental remediation applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U20A20311,No.52378107)Shaanxi Provincial Association for Science and Technology Youth Talent Support Program(No.20230429)Research Program of Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(No.22JP039).
文摘About 1/3 of human life is spent sleeping.The hypoxic and cold environment in high-altitude areas leads to sleep disorders that are more prominently harmful to the human body.To improve the quality of human sleep in high-altitude areas,this study explored the thermal and oxygen environment regulation for plateau sleep.In this study,the influencing factors of the diffusion of oxygenic–thermal coupled airflow were determined through the theoretical analysis of a thermal fluid mechanic jet.This study used computational fluid dynamics(CFD)to investigate the diffusion characteristics of the oxygenic–thermal coupled airflow with a sleeping experiment conducted on the plateau.The results showed that the influence of the thermal plume at 0.1 m near the human face was larger,and the oxygenic–thermal coupled airflow diffusion process was mainly divided into three phases over time.The size and time to stabilize the oxygen volume fraction in the inhalation zone varied between conditions and were strongly influenced by the temperature difference of the supply air.The effects of the thermal and oxygen environment were analyzed using indicators such as facial-area speed ratio,draft risk,and personal oxygen inhalation efficiency.The optimal design strategies were recommended with an outlet air velocity of 1.5 m/s,a temperature difference of 8 K between the outlet airflow and the indoor background air,and an outlet oxygen volume fraction of 30%.The results can provide implications for regulating the thermal and oxygen environment to improve human sleep quality in high-altitude areas.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12305373 and 52276220)the Guangzhou Basic Research Program(No.SL2024A04J00234).
文摘Developing efficient and durable electrocatalysts for acidic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is pivotal for advancing proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWEs),yet balancing activity and stability remains a formidable challenge.Herein,we propose a dual-engineering strategy to stabilize Ru-based catalysts by synergizing the oxygen vacancy site-synergized mechanism-lattice oxygen mechanism(OVSM-LOM)with Ru-N bond stabilization.The engineered RuO_(2)@NCC catalyst exhibits exceptional OER performance in 0.5 M H2SO4,achieving an ultralow overpotential of 215 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2) and prolonged stability for over 327 h.The catalyst delivers 300 h of continuous operation at 1 A cm^(-2),with a negligible degradation rate of only 0.067 mV h-1,further demonstrating its potential for practical application.Oxygen vacancies unlock the OVSM-LOM pathway,bypassing the sluggish adsorbate evolution mechanism(AEM)and accelerating reaction kinetics,while the Ru-N bonds suppress Ru dissolution by anchoring low-valent Ru centers.Quasi-in situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS),and isotopic labeling experiments confirm the lattice oxygen participation with *O formation as the rate-determining step.The Ru-N bonds reinforce the structural integrity by stabilizing low-valent Ru centers and inhibiting overoxidation.Theoretical calculations further verify that the synergistic interaction between OVs and Ru-O(N)active sites optimizes the Ru d-band center and stabilizes intermediates,while Ru-N coordination enhances structural integrity.This study establishes a novel paradigm for designing robust acidic OER catalysts through defect and coordination engineering,bridging the gap between activity and stability for sustainable energy technologies.
基金supported by Basic Science Research Program(Priority Research Institute)through the NRF of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education(2021R1A6A1A10039823)by the Korea Basic Science Institute(National Research Facilities and Equipment Center)grant funded by the Ministry of Education(2020R1A6C101B194)。
文摘Lithium-oxygen(Li-O2)batteries are perceived as a promising breakthrough in sustainable electrochemical energy storage,utilizing ambient air as an energy source,eliminating the need for costly cathode materials,and offering the highest theoretical energy density(~3.5 k Wh kg^(-1))among discussed candidates.Contributing to the poor cycle life of currently reported Li-O_(2)cells is singlet oxygen(1O_(2))formation,inducing parasitic reactions,degrading key components,and severely deteriorating cell performance.Here,we harness the chirality-induced spin selectivity effect of chiral cobalt oxide nanosheets(Co_(3)O_(4)NSs)as cathode materials to suppress 1O_(2)in Li-O_(2)batteries for the first time.Operando photoluminescence spectroscopy reveals a 3.7-fold and 3.23-fold reduction in 1O_(2)during discharge and charge,respectively,compared to conventional carbon paperbased cells,consistent with differential electrochemical mass spectrometry results,which indicate a near-theoretical charge-to-O_(2)ratio(2.04 e-/O_(2)).Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that chirality induces a peak shift near the Fermi level,enhancing Co 3d-O 2p hybridization,stabilizing reaction intermediates,and lowering activation barriers for Li_(2)O_(2)formation and decomposition.These findings establish a new strategy for improving the stability and energy efficiency of sustainable Li-O_(2)batteries,abridging the current gap to commercialization.
基金supported by the “Climbing Plan” of Harbin Normal University (No.XKB202301)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21871065 and 22071038)。
文摘Magnetic field-driven spin polarization modulation has emerged as an effective way to boost the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction(OER).However,the correlation among catalyst structure,magnetic property,and magnetic field enhanced-electrochemical activity remains to be fully elucidated.Herein,single-domain CoFe_(2)O_(4) catalysts with tunable oxygen vacancies(CFO-V_(O)) were synthesized to probe how V_(O) mediates magnetism and OER activity under magnetic field.The introduction of V_(O) can simultaneously modulate saturation magnetization(M_(s)) and coercivity(H_(c)),where the increased M_(s) dominates the magnetic field-enhanced OER activity.Under a 14,000 G magnetic field,the optimized CFO-V_(O) exhibits up to 16.1 % reduction in overpotential and 365 % enhancement in magnetocurrent(MC).Electrochemical analyses and post-OER characterization reveal that the magnetic field synergistically improves OER kinetics through lattice distortion induction,magnetohydrodynamic effect,and spin charge transfer effect.Importantly,the magnetic field promotes additional Co^(3+) generation to compensate for charge imbalance caused by V_(O) filling,maintaining dynamic equilibrium of V_(O) and effective reactant adsorption-conversion processes.This work unveils the synergistic mechanism of V_(O) and magnetic parameters for enhancing OER performance under the magnetic field,providing new insights into the design of high-efficiency spinregulated OER catalysts.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Guangdong(No.22279096)。
文摘Silica nanoparticles-stabilized cobalt and nitrogen-doped carbon materials were synthesized through pyrolysis of metal-organic-framework of ZIF-67 supported by silica nanoparticles.The experimental results reveal that the introduction of the silica nanoparticles can stabilize the microstructure of the derived CoN-C materials,which in turn exhibits the promising electrocatalytic activity towards both oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions.The optimized sample exhibits a better oxygen reduction activity than commercial Pt/C catalyst as confirmed by the positive shift of half-wave potential by 20 mV while it has a low overpotential of 273 mV for oxygen evolution reactions with the retained performance over 80%after 25,000 s of continuous operation.It is demonstrated that the introduction of support frame might be an effective way to improve the activity and stability of metal-organic-framework derived electrocatalyst with stabilized microstructure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22007008,22178048).
文摘Naphthalene,anthracene and pyridone endoperoxides are known to thermally release singlet oxygen.However,in the cycloreversion reaction,singlet oxygen is produced stoichiometrically;therefore,multiple singlet oxygen releasing modules are expected to be very useful in inducing apoptosis of cancer cells.Herein,we present a potential therapeutic agent presenting three-pyridone endoperoxide modules and a mitochondria targeting group.Compared to previously reported pyridone-based monofunctional endoperoxides,the triple endoperoxide is highly effective as evidenced by assays and fluorescence microscopy.
基金Project(52501069)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(GZC20233172)supported by the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(CPSF)Project(21B0121)supported by Hunan Provincial Education Department,China。
文摘Hard tissue repair materials that balance high strength with low modulus are highly promising,representing a transformative focus in applied biomaterials research.In this study,Ti-Nb alloys with high performance are prepared by a low-cost process for orthopedic applications.Phase composition,modulus,compressive strength and recovery properties are effectively manipulated by tailoring trace amounts of interstitial oxygen.With increasing oxygen concentration in sintered Ti-Nb alloys,theβ(body centered cubic)phase was stabilized due to the lattice distortion.The elastic modulus declined from 91 to 24 GPa.The compressive strength slightly decreased from 1595 to 1404 MPa and yield strength increased from 760 to 904 MPa.Additionally,the recovery properties were enhanced by the interstitial oxygen as a shape memory alloy.The utilization of trace oxygen serves to modulate the thermoelastic martensitic transformation in Ti-Nb alloys,thereby obtaining appropriate mechanical properties.A notable reduction in modulus is achieved while maintaining high strength,which facilitates the development of orthopedic implants capable of withstanding more complex forces.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1800902).
文摘Elaidic acid(EA)is a typical trans fatty acid(TFA)that emerges during the processing of various fatty foods.In this study,we found that EA induced renal injury with necroptosis.Pretreatment with a reactive oxygen species(ROS)inhibitor and a RIPK3 inhibitor alleviated EA-induced necroptosis.The data indicated that EA induced renal necroptosis through ROS/RIPK3/MLKL pathway.In mechanistic studies,we explored how EA induced ROS production.Results indicated that EA caused mitochondrial damage by testing MMP,MFN1,VDAC,and FIS1.Further,EA suppressed mitophagy by testing the levels of LC3,p62,PINK1,Parkin,colocalization of LC3 and Mito-Tracker Red.Mitophagy is a process of selective degradation of damaged mitochondria.A large number of damaged mitochondria couldn't be cleared by mitophagy in time,which increased ROS levels in renal cells.Pretreatment with a mitophagy activator decreased EA-induced ROS levels and mitochondrial damage.Taken together,our data identified that EA induced renal necroptosis by destroying mitochondria and inhibiting mitophagy,thereby activating the ROS/RIPK3/MLKL pathway.
文摘Covalent organic framework ionomers enable synergistic efficient transport of protons and oxygen in medium-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs),as clean and efficient energy technologies,are constrained in their performance enhancement by the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics at the cathode,anode CO poisoning(e.g.,from methanol crossover)and intricate water management dilemmas[1].
基金supported by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT)the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (No. P0022130)by the Institute of Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation(IITP)-Innovative Human Resource Development for Local Intellectualization program grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT)(IITP-2025-RS-2023-00259678)
文摘To realize the practical application of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis(AEMWE),it is essential to develop highly active,durable,and cost-effective electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Herein,we report a hollow-structured Ni_(x)Co_(1−x)O/Ni_(3)S_(2)/Co_(9)S_(8)heterostructure synthesized via sequential template-assisted growth,thermal oxidation,and controlled sulfidation process.The abundant bimetallic heterointerfaces not only provide additional active sites but also promote electronic modulation via charge redistribution.Additionally,the porous and hollow architecture enhances active surface area and mass transfer ability,thereby increasing the number of accessible active sites for alkaline OER.As a result,the prepared electrocatalyst achieves low overpotential of 310 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2)and small Tafel slope of 55.94 mV dec^(−1),demonstrating the exceptional electrocatalytic performance for alkaline OER.When integrated as the anode in an AEMWE cell,it delivers outstanding performance with only 1.657 V at 1.0 A cm^(−2)and reaches high current density of 5.0 A cm^(−2)at 1.989 V,surpassing those of commercial RuO_(2).The cell also shows excellent long-term durability over 100 h with minimal degradation.This study highlights the strong potential of rationally engineered oxide/sulfide heterostructures for next-generation alkaline water electrolysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11704301)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan in Shaanxi Province of China(Program No.2022JM212)supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation(FSEG-2023-0016).
文摘High-performance lead-free piezoelectric single crystals are urgently needed for next-generation actuators and transducers.In this study,we reveal that a compositionally driven tetragonal-pseudocubic(T-PC)phase boundary,in conjunction with an octahedral order-disorder tilting transition,significantly enhances the piezoelectric response in Nb^(5+)-substitution(Bi_(0.48)Na_(0.425)K_(0.055)Ba_(0.04))(Ti_(0.98)Nb_(0.02))O_(3)(BNKBT-2Nb)single crystals.The crystal achieves an outstanding piezoelectric coefficient of d33=662 pC/N at room temperature.In situ X-ray diffraction confirms an electric field-induced transition from the PC to T phase.Atomic-resolution HADDF-STEM analysis reveals an increase in the c/a ratio(c/a>1.01)on the local scale and ordered octahe-dral tilting of the a^(0)a^(0)c+type driven by the poling field.The single crystals exhibit excellent piezoelectric per-formance over a broad temperature range,achieving a peak d_(33) of 920 pC/N at approximately 92℃.Furthermore,the polar states exhibit a pronounced frequency dependence near the depolarization temperature.These findings provide critical insight into the structure-property relationship and offer a promising pathway for designing advanced lead-free piezoelectric crystals for functional electromechanical applications.
基金Funded by the 111 Project(No.B17034)Open Project of Hubei Key Laboratory of Power System Design and Test for Electrical Vehicle(No.ZDSYS202212)+1 种基金Innovative Research Team Development Program of Ministry of Education of China(No.IRT_17R83)the Science and Technology Project of China Southern Power Grid Co.,Ltd.(No.GDKJXM20222546)。
文摘The development of Pt-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a great issue for meeting the cost challenges of proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)in commercial applications.In this work,a series of RuCo/C catalysts were synthesized by NaBH4 reduction method under the premise that the total metal mass percentage was 20%.X-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)confirmed the formation of single-phase nanoparticles with an average size of 33 nm.Cyclic voltammograms(CV)and linear sweep voltammograms(LSV)tests indicated that RuCo(2:1)/C catalyst had the optimal ORR properties.Additionally,the RuCo(2:1)/C catalyst remarkably sustained 98.1% of its activity even after 3000 cycles,surpassing the performance of Pt/C(84.8%).Analysis of the elemental state of the catalyst surface after cycling using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)revealed that the Ru^(0) percentage of RuCo(2:1)/C decreased by 2.2%(from 66.3% to 64.1%),while the Pt^(0) percentage of Pt/C decreased by 7.1%(from 53.3% to 46.2%).It is suggested that the synergy between Ru and Co holds the potential to pave the way for future low-cost and highly stable ORR catalysts,offering significant promise in the context of PEMFCs.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China (No.2022YFC3501700)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.82274059)+3 种基金Naval Military Medical University,Far East Talent Project (No.SL-33)Talent Project established by Chinese Pharmaceutical Association Hospital Pharmacy department (No.CPA-Z05-ZC-2024-003)Shanghai Oriental Talent Plan Youth Program (formerly Shanghai Young Top-Notch Talent) (2023)the Baoshan District Medical Key Science (Specialty) and Specialty Brand Construction Project (No.BSZK-2023-A12)。
文摘Overproduction of reactive oxygen species(ROS) following ischemic injury triggers an inflammatory response,significantly impeding neurological functional recovery.Nanozymes with potent antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects thus offer great potential for ischemic stroke treatment.In this study,we developed an ischemia-homing nanozyme by combining melatonin(MT)-loaded honeycomb manganese dioxide(MnO_(2)) nanoflowers with M2-type microglia membranes to rescue the ischemic penumbra.The surface-engineered M2-type microglia membranes provided intrinsic ischemia-homing and blood-brain barrier(BBB)-crossing properties to the biomimetic nanozymes.This nanozyme can not only transforms harmfulsuperoxide anion radicals(^(·)O^(2-)) and hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) into harmless water and oxygen but also scavenges highly toxic hydroxyl radicals(^(·)OH),dramatically lowering intracellular ROS levels.More importantly,the biomimetic nanoparticles reduce cerebral infarct areas and provide significant neuroprotection against ischemic stroke by lowering oxidative stress,inhibiting cell apoptosis,and decreasing inflammation.This study may offer a viable approach for the use of nanozymes in treating ischemic stroke.
