Mature pollen germinates rapidly on the stigma,extending its pollen tube to deliver sperm cells to the ovule for fertilization.The success of this process is an important factor that limits output.The flavonoid conten...Mature pollen germinates rapidly on the stigma,extending its pollen tube to deliver sperm cells to the ovule for fertilization.The success of this process is an important factor that limits output.The flavonoid content increased signi ficantly during pollen germination and pollen tube growth,which suggests it may play an important role in these processes.However,the speci fi c mechanism of this involvement has been little researched.Our previous research found that hyperoside can prolong the flowering period of Abelmoschus esculentus(okra),but its speci fic mechanism is still unclear.Therefore,in this study,we focused on the effect of hyperoside in regulating the actin-depolymerizing factor(ADF),which further affects the germination and growth of pollen.We found that hyperoside can prolong the effective pollination period of okra by 2-3-fold and promote the growth of pollen tubes in the style.Then,we used Nicotiana benthamiana cells as a research system and found that hyperoside accelerates the depolymerization of intercellular micro fi laments.Hyperoside can promote pollen germination and pollen tube elongation in vitro.Moreover,AeADFl was identi fied out of all AeADF genes as being highly expressed in pollen tubes in response to hyperoside.In addition,hyperoside promoted AeADF1-mediated micro filament dissipation according to micro filament severing experiments in vitro.In the pollen tube,the gene expression of AeADFl was reduced to 1/5 by oligonucleotide transfection.The decrease in the expression level of AeADFl partially reduced the promoting effect of hyperoside on pollen germination and pollen tube growth.This research provides new research directions for flavonoids in reproductive development.展开更多
One important subject in the field of all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs) is the exploration of electron-deficient building blocks with optimized physicochemical properties to promote the performance of polymer accepto...One important subject in the field of all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs) is the exploration of electron-deficient building blocks with optimized physicochemical properties to promote the performance of polymer acceptors. Here, two ladder-type heteroheptacene-containing small-molecule acceptors with branched 2-octyldodecyl or 2-hexyldecyl side-chains are synthesized and polymerized with the thiophene co-monomer to afford polymer acceptors (PW-OD and PW-HD) with strong near-infrared absorption. Experimental results reveal that the alkyl chain length has a large impact on the molecular packing behavior of the resulting polymers, which in turn affects their light-absorbing and charge transport properties, and thus the photovoltaic performance of the final devices. When blended with the polymer donor PM6, PW-HD-based all-PSCs deliver a higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 9.12% compared to the PCE of 6.47% for the PW-OD-based all-PSCs, mainly due to its more ordered inter-chain packing and more favorable blend morphology. This work provides a promising building block for the development of high-performance narrow-bandgap polymer acceptors and highlights the importance of side-chain substitution in optimizing the photovoltaic performance of polymer acceptors.展开更多
Cycloalkyl-modified 8-arylimino-5,6,7-trihydroquinolylnickel pre-catalysts,activated with either MAO or Et_(2)AlCl,are highly active for the polymerization of ethylene into branched polyethylene waxes with narrow poly...Cycloalkyl-modified 8-arylimino-5,6,7-trihydroquinolylnickel pre-catalysts,activated with either MAO or Et_(2)AlCl,are highly active for the polymerization of ethylene into branched polyethylene waxes with narrow polydispersity.展开更多
Background:Emerging mounts of research support the ancestral theory of cancer,indicating that tumorigenesis and embryogenesis share many similar biological features,yet yield distinct outcomes.Gene co-expression netwo...Background:Emerging mounts of research support the ancestral theory of cancer,indicating that tumorigenesis and embryogenesis share many similar biological features,yet yield distinct outcomes.Gene co-expression networks underlie both embryonic development and tumorigenesis.We hypothesize that deviations in the gene interaction patterns in tumors compared to villi predispose to malignancy and worse prognosis.Methods:By constructing a gene co-expression network of villi and colorectal cancer(CRC)and conducting functional enrichment analysis to identify“off-track genes.”Cox regression assessed prognostic significance,while tissue microarrays evaluated protein expression and progression.Additionally,mRNA sequencing of chondroitin polymerizing factor(CHPF)-knockdown LOVO and SW480 cell lines was conducted and validated via in vitro assays.Results:We found that genes in villi and CRC have similar functions,but the genes that performed corresponding functions were not identical.Then,according to“off-track theory”and linear regression models,we obtained 24 genes whose aberrant expression was significantly associated with poor CRC survival.Notably,CHPF emerged as an adverse prognostic factor.Immunohistochemical analysis confirmed that CHPF is an independent prognostic marker for CRC.Furthermore,cell phenotype assays demonstrated that CHPF enhances proliferation and migration,suppresses apoptosis,and engages in the TNF signaling pathway.Conclusion:These findings validate that villi development can serve as a research model for tumorigenesis,and identify CHPF is an independent oncogenic factor in CRC,suggesting its potential as a prognostic biomarker and a therapeutic target for clinical treatment.展开更多
Among various architectures of polymers,end-group-free rings have attracted growing interests due to their distinct physicochemical performances over the linear counterparts which are exemplified by reduced hydrodynam...Among various architectures of polymers,end-group-free rings have attracted growing interests due to their distinct physicochemical performances over the linear counterparts which are exemplified by reduced hydrodynamic size and slower degradation.It is key to develop facile methods to large-scale synthesis of polymer rings with tunable compositions and microstructures.Recent progresses in large-scale synthesis of polymer rings against single-chain dynamic nanoparticles,and the example applications in synchronous enhancing toughness and strength of polymer nanocomposites are summarized.Once there is the breakthrough in rational design and effective large-scale synthesis of polymer rings and their functional derivatives,a family of cyclic functional hybrids would be available,thus providing a new paradigm in developing polymer science and engineering.展开更多
The ionothermal reaction between CuCl_(2),1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene(BBTZ),and(NH_(4))_(6)Mo_(7)O_(24) in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide((Emim)Br)led to a new octamolybdate-based coordination polyme...The ionothermal reaction between CuCl_(2),1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene(BBTZ),and(NH_(4))_(6)Mo_(7)O_(24) in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide((Emim)Br)led to a new octamolybdate-based coordination polymer(Emim)2[Cu(BBTZ)_(2)(β-Mo_(8)O_(26))](Mo_(8)-CP).Mo_(8)-CP was characterized by elemental analysis,thermogravime-try,IR,powder X-ray diffraction,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.In Mo_(8)-CP,structural analysis reveals that Cu coordinates with BBTZ ligands to form an interlocked 1D chain.These chains are further bridged by(β-Mo_(8)O_(26))^(4-)to construct a 3D coordination polymer.Notably,(Emim)^(+)acts as a structure-directing agent,occupying the channels of the 3D coordination polymer.Based on this unique structure,the ion exchange properties of Mo_(8)-CP toward rare-earth ions were investigated.It has been found that the luminescent color of the material can be successfully regulat-ed by introducing Eu^(3+)or Tb^(3+)through ion exchange.CCDC:2475110,Mo_(8)-CP.展开更多
The morphology of active layer plays a critical role in determining the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).However,binary blends often suffer from suboptimal phase separation,which limits the effici...The morphology of active layer plays a critical role in determining the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).However,binary blends often suffer from suboptimal phase separation,which limits the efficiency of OSCs.Herein,two bridging polymer acceptors(PAs)—benzodithiophene-(2-ethylhexyl)oxy(BDT-C2C4)and benzodithiophene-octyloxy(BDT-C_(8))—are designed and synthesized by combining a benzodithiophene(BDT)unit as the donor moiety[poly({4,8-bis[5-(2-ethylhexyl)-4-fluorothiophen-2-yl]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl}){5,8-bis[4-(2-butyloctyl)thiophen-2-yl]dithieno[3',2':3,4]},D18],and a 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-Bis(2-butyloctyl)-12,13-dihydro-3,9-dinonylthieno[2,3]thieno[3,2-b]pyrrolo[4,5-g]thieno[2,3-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(Y6)derivative as the acceptor moiety.BDT-C2C4 and BDT-C_(8) are functionalized with(2-ethylhexyl)oxy and octyloxy side chains on the BDT unit,respectively.Both PAs show complementary absorption and cascaded energy levels with the donor D18 and the acceptor 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-bis(3-ethylheptyl)-3,9-diundecyl-12,13-dihydro-[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-e]thieno[2″,3″∶4′,5′]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-g]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]thieno[3,2-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(meth⁃aneylylidene)}bis(5,6-difluoro-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(N3),but BDT-C_(8) exhibits better compatibility with D18 and N3 compared to BDT-C2C4.When incorporated as a third component into the D18∶N3 blend,both PAs improve the active layer morphology.In particular,the D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) blend shows significantly optimized morphology,featuring reduced phase separation and a fibrous network structure.As a result,the device based on D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) achieves a power conversion efficiency of 18.18%,significantly higher than that of the device based on D18∶N3(ca.17.37%).This work presents a compatibilizer strategy for optimizing blend morphology towards high-performance ternary OSCs.展开更多
Four distinct coordination polymers(CPs)were successfully synthesized by altering solvent types and adjusting ligand concentrations,and their crystal structures were investigated.[Co(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·0.5H_(2...Four distinct coordination polymers(CPs)were successfully synthesized by altering solvent types and adjusting ligand concentrations,and their crystal structures were investigated.[Co(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·0.5H_(2)O(1)was synthesized as a 2D structure using Coas the metal source,methanol‑water(4∶6,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of 2,5‑furandicarboxylic acid(H_(2)FDCA)and 1,3,5‑triimidazole benzene(L).Adjusting to pure water and lowering the concentration of L yielded the 1D chain structure of[Co(HL)2(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(2).Using Cu(Ⅱ)as the metal source,methanol/water(9∶1,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of L and H2FDCA,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)]·2H_(2)O(3)was synthesized.Upon increasing the concentrations of L and H2FDCA,and switching the solvent to pure water,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(HL)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(4)was obtained.This shows that changing the solvent and ligand concentrations can affect the structural changes of CPs.In addition,the solid‑state photoluminescence of CPs 1‑4 at room temperature was studied,and their morphological changes were observed via scanning electron microscopy.Density functional theory calculations revealed that the negative charge concentrates on the O and N atoms of the ligand,facilitating ligand‑metal ion coordination.CCDC:2403934,1;2403935,2;2403936,3;2403938,4.展开更多
Organic pollutants,a pivotal factor in water pollution,have persistently menaced the aquatic ecosystem,as well as the sustainable development of human health,economy,and society.Consequently,there is an urgent need fo...Organic pollutants,a pivotal factor in water pollution,have persistently menaced the aquatic ecosystem,as well as the sustainable development of human health,economy,and society.Consequently,there is an urgent need for advanced techniques to efficiently eliminate organic micropollutants from water.Here,we present the synthesis of three nonporous cavitand-crosslinked polymers capable of adsorbing diverse organic pollutants from aqueous solutions.These polymeric adsorbents exhibit outstanding adsorptive performance towards the tested micropollutants,characterized by high apparent adsorption rate constants(kobs)and maximum adsorption capacities(qmax,e).Notably,Compound NCCP-1 demonstrated a remarkable qmax,e of 459 mg/g for bisphenol A(BPA),ranking among the highest values reported for organic polymer adsorbents.In-depth investigation of the adsorption mechanism of the nonporous polymer revealed that it involves the recognition of pollutants by the deep cavities of the cavitand moieties and the interstitial spaces between them,primarily mediated by the hydrophobic effect.Furthermore,NCCP-1 was applied in situ water purification simulations and was proven to maintain its removal efficiency over more than four cycles,highlighting its potential for practical applications in water treatment.展开更多
The practical deployment of polyester-based solid electrolytes such as poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL)is hindered by two inherent material-level constraints:the semicrystalline nature of PCL chains severely restricts segme...The practical deployment of polyester-based solid electrolytes such as poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL)is hindered by two inherent material-level constraints:the semicrystalline nature of PCL chains severely restricts segmental mobility and limits ionic conductivity,whereas interfacial instability against lithium metal anodes jeopardizes long-term cycling.Based on orthogonal polymerization technology combined with electrolyte structural design concepts,this work achieved a one-step fabrication of a polyester-based block copolymer electrolyte(BCPE)system comprising fluorinated segments(PTFEA)and poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL).Structurally,this design enables a dual breakthrough in electrochemical performance:on one hand,the introduction of fluorinated segments with steric hindrance effects can effectively disrupt the regular arrangement of the PCL main chain,reduce the crystallinity of PCL within the polymer electrolyte,and significantly enhance the segmental mobility of the polymer matrix;on the other hand,during the charge/discharge cycles of lithium batteries,fluorinated segments can induce the formation of a LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)through in situ decomposition reactions,achieving interface stabilization and homogeneous lithiumion deposition regulation.展开更多
Submission Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experiment...Submission Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experimental,on any topics in the field of polymer science and polymer material science.Papers already published or scheduled to be published elsewhere should not be submitted and certainly will not be accepted.展开更多
Submission Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experiment...Submission Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experimental,on any topics in the field of polymer science and polymer material science.Papers already published or scheduled to be published elsewhere should not be submitted and certainly will not be accepted.展开更多
Submission.Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experiment...Submission.Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experimental,on any topics in the field of polymer science and polymer material science.Papers already published or scheduled to be published elsewhere should not be submitted and certainly will not be accepted.展开更多
Polymer-modified bentonite(PMB)is much more effective at containing chemically aggressive liquids than conventional bentonite.The PMB manufacturing process typically utilizes natural,high-quality sodium bentonite(NaB)...Polymer-modified bentonite(PMB)is much more effective at containing chemically aggressive liquids than conventional bentonite.The PMB manufacturing process typically utilizes natural,high-quality sodium bentonite(NaB)owing to its excellent hydrophilicity and swelling capacity.However,calcium bentonite(CaB),which is much more abundant worldwide,is rarely used for containment applications owing to its poor hydrophilicity.This study proposed a polymerization method that transforms sodium-activated calcium bentonite(NCB)into PMB to achieve low hydraulic conductivity(k)to aggressive liquids.The mechanism for its low k was revealed through characterization techniques and analyses(e.g.X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)).The results showed that the PMB had a small amount of polymer elution(indicating better interface stability)and thus exhibited excellent barrier properties under chemically aggressive conditions,with the k of<10^(-11) m/s for 0.6 mol/L NaCl solution,which is four orders of magnitude lower than that of the NCB(k=3×10^(-7) m/s).Various microscopic analyses indicated that the selected monomers were successfully polymerized,and intercalated into and grafted onto the montmorillonite layers of bentonite.The formed polymer network increased the swelling capability of PMB granules,decreased the pore size,and created narrow and tortuous flow pathways leading to a very low k to aggressive liquids.展开更多
To precisely control intrachain π-electron delocalization and interchain interaction simultaneously is the prerequisite to obtain stable and efficient deep-blue light-emitting p-n polymer semiconductors for the polym...To precisely control intrachain π-electron delocalization and interchain interaction simultaneously is the prerequisite to obtain stable and efficient deep-blue light-emitting p-n polymer semiconductors for the polymer light-emitting diodes(PLEDs).Herein,we introduced the steric carbazole-fluorene nanogrid into light-emitting diphenyl sulfone-based p-n polymer semiconductors(PG and PDG) via metal-free C-N coupling polymerization for the fabrication of deep-blue PLEDs.The steric,rigid and twisted configuration between nanogrid and diphenyl sulfone in PG and PDG present the unique characteristic of large steric hindrance interaction to suppress interchain aggregation in solid state.Due to the different length of electron-deficient diphenyl sulfone monomers,PG showed a deep-blue emission with a maximum peak at 428 nm but red-shifted to 480 nm for the PDG films.Interestingly,similar deep-blue emission behavior of PG in diluted non-polar solution and films suggested the extremely weak interchain aggregation.Finally,PLEDs based on PG are fabricated with a stable deep-blue emission of CIE(0.15,0.10),and corresponding EL spectral profile is also completely identical to PL ones of diluted solution,revealed the intrachain emission without obvious interchain excited state,confirmed effectiveness of the steric hindrance functionalization of nanogrid in p-n polymer semiconductor for deep-blue light-emitting organic optoelectronics.展开更多
Heterogeneous polymerization represents a widely employed method in the polyolefin industry.In recent years,various heterogenization strategies for late transition metal catalysts have been developed,enabling effectiv...Heterogeneous polymerization represents a widely employed method in the polyolefin industry.In recent years,various heterogenization strategies for late transition metal catalysts have been developed,enabling effective control of polymer morphology and optimization of catalytic performance.However,while most studies have focused on designing anchoring groups and advancing support approaches,systematic investigations into how the support influences the catalytic behavior of the late transition metal catalysts.In this work,we fabricated supported α-diimine nickel catalysts by functionalizing the ligand with alkyl alcohol chains of varying lengths and supporting them onto MgCl_(2)supports.The ethylene polymerization behavior of these catalysts was then investigated.By precisely adjusting the alkyl alcohol chain length,the distance between the catalytically active metal center and the support surface was modulated.This approach demonstrates that support-induced steric hindrance effect can be effectively regulated by controlling the separation distance between the metal center and the support surface.展开更多
Commercial-level sodium metal batteries require electrolytes with high ionic mobility and excellent thermo-mechanical and electrochemical stability.Conventional flammable liquid electrolytes,prone to dendrite growth a...Commercial-level sodium metal batteries require electrolytes with high ionic mobility and excellent thermo-mechanical and electrochemical stability.Conventional flammable liquid electrolytes,prone to dendrite growth and unstable interfacial reactions,rarely perform beyond coin-cell demonstrations.To address these shortcomings,a multifunctional composite quasi-solid polymer electrolyte(QSPE)that incorporates boron nitride(BN)as an engineered filler in a highly conductive polymer blend system has been developed.The optimized formation(15BN QSPE)delivers a room-temperature ionic conductivity of 2.15 m S cm^(-1)and a sodium-ion transference number of 0.80.Molecular dynamics simulations elucidate the coordination environment and show improved transport in the presence of BN.BN is chemically active and bifunctional:boron acts as an electron acceptor,interacting with solvents and macromolecules,while nitrogen coordinates with sodium ions,tailoring the solvation environment and transport pathways to promote efficient ion migration.The 15BN QSPE is self-extinguishing,resists oxidative thermal degradation,and enables stable cycling in symmetric sodium cells for>1400 h at0.5 m A cm^(-2).A Prussian blue full cell achieves>1500 stable cycles at 1C with -99% Coulombic efficiency in coin-cell configuration.A two-layer pouch cell with dual 15BN QSPE layers delivers 600 stable cycles at 0.125C and withstands rigorous mechanical abuse.These results position 15BN QSPE as a scalable,highperformance electrolyte offering enhanced safety and efficiency for next-generation sodium metal batteries.展开更多
A new principle for producing fire-resistant polymer materials with increased deformation properties using a flame retardant not as a heterogeneous additive,but as a thermoplastic flame retardant in a hybrid polymer m...A new principle for producing fire-resistant polymer materials with increased deformation properties using a flame retardant not as a heterogeneous additive,but as a thermoplastic flame retardant in a hybrid polymer mixture with a polyhydrocarbon is considered.Hybrid polymer blends of low-molecular ammonium polyphosphate(APP)with an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer(EVA)with an APP content of 80 wt%with enhanced deformation properties were obtained by extrusion mixing at various temperatures in the range from 200°C to 250°C.A chemical scheme for the transformations of the components during the formation of the composite is proposed.X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of new crystalline structures of APP.The phase structure of the systems corresponding to the model of a dispersed-filled composite in which EVA plays the role of a matrix,determining the deformation of the mixture,and the filler is ammonium polyphosphate,was studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The method of FTIR microscopy showed chemical interactions between EVA and APP with the formation of amide groups.The conditions for obtaining compositions characterized by heat resistance of 210°C,oxygen index of 55 and ultimate elongation at drawing of 213%were established.展开更多
Flexible polymer electronics have emerged as an important research frontier in materials science due to their unique advantages,including mechanical flexibility,lightweight characteristics,and solution processability....Flexible polymer electronics have emerged as an important research frontier in materials science due to their unique advantages,including mechanical flexibility,lightweight characteristics,and solution processability.These features enable a wide range of emerging applications such as wearable electronics,electronic skins,and biomedical devices,etc.In recent years,much advances in polymer chemistry,device physics,and interface engineering have significantly improved the performance of flexible polymer electronic devices,accelerating their transition from fundamental research to practical applications.展开更多
With the global push for energy conservation and the rapid development of low-power,flexible and wearable optical displays,the demand for electrochromic technology has surged.Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs),a crucial c...With the global push for energy conservation and the rapid development of low-power,flexible and wearable optical displays,the demand for electrochromic technology has surged.Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs),a crucial component of electrochromic devices(ECDs),show great promise in applications.This is attributed to their efficient ion-transport capabilities,excellent mechanical properties and strong adhesion.All of these characteristics are conducive to enhancing the safety of the devices,streamlining the packaging process,significantly improving the electrochromic performance of ECDs and boosting their commercial application potential.This review provides a comprehensive overview of GPEs for ECDs,focusing on their basic designs,functional modifications and practical applications.Firstly,this review outlines the fundamental design of GPEs for ECDs,encompassing key performance index,classification,gelation mechanism and preparation methods.Building on this foundation,it provides an in-depth discussion of functionalized GPEs developed to enhance device performance or expand functionality,including electrochromic,temperature-responsive,photo-responsive and stretchable self-healing GPE.Furthermore,the integration of GPEs into various ECD applications,including smart windows,displays,energy storage devices and wearable electronic,are summarized to highlight the advantages that the design of GPEs brings to the practical application of ECDs.Finally,based on the summary of GPEs employed for ECDs,the challenges and development expectations in this direction were indicated.展开更多
基金The auth ors gratefully ack no wledge the fi nan cial supp ort of the"Nati onal Key R&D Program of China"(2019YFD1000605-1)"The National Natural Science Foun dati on of Ch ina"(31922058)+3 种基金"Outsta nding Young Tale nt Fund in Beij ing Forestry University"(2019JQ03009)"The National Natural Science Foundation of China"(31800509),(31901281),(31930076)"The 111 Project"(B20088)"Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program"(Tree Genetics and Breeding Innovation Team).
文摘Mature pollen germinates rapidly on the stigma,extending its pollen tube to deliver sperm cells to the ovule for fertilization.The success of this process is an important factor that limits output.The flavonoid content increased signi ficantly during pollen germination and pollen tube growth,which suggests it may play an important role in these processes.However,the speci fi c mechanism of this involvement has been little researched.Our previous research found that hyperoside can prolong the flowering period of Abelmoschus esculentus(okra),but its speci fic mechanism is still unclear.Therefore,in this study,we focused on the effect of hyperoside in regulating the actin-depolymerizing factor(ADF),which further affects the germination and growth of pollen.We found that hyperoside can prolong the effective pollination period of okra by 2-3-fold and promote the growth of pollen tubes in the style.Then,we used Nicotiana benthamiana cells as a research system and found that hyperoside accelerates the depolymerization of intercellular micro fi laments.Hyperoside can promote pollen germination and pollen tube elongation in vitro.Moreover,AeADFl was identi fied out of all AeADF genes as being highly expressed in pollen tubes in response to hyperoside.In addition,hyperoside promoted AeADF1-mediated micro filament dissipation according to micro filament severing experiments in vitro.In the pollen tube,the gene expression of AeADFl was reduced to 1/5 by oligonucleotide transfection.The decrease in the expression level of AeADFl partially reduced the promoting effect of hyperoside on pollen germination and pollen tube growth.This research provides new research directions for flavonoids in reproductive development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52130306,22075287 and 22101285)the Nature Science Foundation of Fujian Province(No.2021J01515)the Program of Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2021299).
文摘One important subject in the field of all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs) is the exploration of electron-deficient building blocks with optimized physicochemical properties to promote the performance of polymer acceptors. Here, two ladder-type heteroheptacene-containing small-molecule acceptors with branched 2-octyldodecyl or 2-hexyldecyl side-chains are synthesized and polymerized with the thiophene co-monomer to afford polymer acceptors (PW-OD and PW-HD) with strong near-infrared absorption. Experimental results reveal that the alkyl chain length has a large impact on the molecular packing behavior of the resulting polymers, which in turn affects their light-absorbing and charge transport properties, and thus the photovoltaic performance of the final devices. When blended with the polymer donor PM6, PW-HD-based all-PSCs deliver a higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 9.12% compared to the PCE of 6.47% for the PW-OD-based all-PSCs, mainly due to its more ordered inter-chain packing and more favorable blend morphology. This work provides a promising building block for the development of high-performance narrow-bandgap polymer acceptors and highlights the importance of side-chain substitution in optimizing the photovoltaic performance of polymer acceptors.
基金supported by the NSFC(No.21374123,51411130208 and U1362204).
文摘Cycloalkyl-modified 8-arylimino-5,6,7-trihydroquinolylnickel pre-catalysts,activated with either MAO or Et_(2)AlCl,are highly active for the polymerization of ethylene into branched polyethylene waxes with narrow polydispersity.
基金supported by the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS2016-I2M-3-005)the National and Provincial Clinical Key Specialty Capacity Building Project of 2020(No.2-1-2-038).
文摘Background:Emerging mounts of research support the ancestral theory of cancer,indicating that tumorigenesis and embryogenesis share many similar biological features,yet yield distinct outcomes.Gene co-expression networks underlie both embryonic development and tumorigenesis.We hypothesize that deviations in the gene interaction patterns in tumors compared to villi predispose to malignancy and worse prognosis.Methods:By constructing a gene co-expression network of villi and colorectal cancer(CRC)and conducting functional enrichment analysis to identify“off-track genes.”Cox regression assessed prognostic significance,while tissue microarrays evaluated protein expression and progression.Additionally,mRNA sequencing of chondroitin polymerizing factor(CHPF)-knockdown LOVO and SW480 cell lines was conducted and validated via in vitro assays.Results:We found that genes in villi and CRC have similar functions,but the genes that performed corresponding functions were not identical.Then,according to“off-track theory”and linear regression models,we obtained 24 genes whose aberrant expression was significantly associated with poor CRC survival.Notably,CHPF emerged as an adverse prognostic factor.Immunohistochemical analysis confirmed that CHPF is an independent prognostic marker for CRC.Furthermore,cell phenotype assays demonstrated that CHPF enhances proliferation and migration,suppresses apoptosis,and engages in the TNF signaling pathway.Conclusion:These findings validate that villi development can serve as a research model for tumorigenesis,and identify CHPF is an independent oncogenic factor in CRC,suggesting its potential as a prognostic biomarker and a therapeutic target for clinical treatment.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52293472,22473096 and 22471164)。
文摘Among various architectures of polymers,end-group-free rings have attracted growing interests due to their distinct physicochemical performances over the linear counterparts which are exemplified by reduced hydrodynamic size and slower degradation.It is key to develop facile methods to large-scale synthesis of polymer rings with tunable compositions and microstructures.Recent progresses in large-scale synthesis of polymer rings against single-chain dynamic nanoparticles,and the example applications in synchronous enhancing toughness and strength of polymer nanocomposites are summarized.Once there is the breakthrough in rational design and effective large-scale synthesis of polymer rings and their functional derivatives,a family of cyclic functional hybrids would be available,thus providing a new paradigm in developing polymer science and engineering.
文摘The ionothermal reaction between CuCl_(2),1,4-bis(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene(BBTZ),and(NH_(4))_(6)Mo_(7)O_(24) in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide((Emim)Br)led to a new octamolybdate-based coordination polymer(Emim)2[Cu(BBTZ)_(2)(β-Mo_(8)O_(26))](Mo_(8)-CP).Mo_(8)-CP was characterized by elemental analysis,thermogravime-try,IR,powder X-ray diffraction,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.In Mo_(8)-CP,structural analysis reveals that Cu coordinates with BBTZ ligands to form an interlocked 1D chain.These chains are further bridged by(β-Mo_(8)O_(26))^(4-)to construct a 3D coordination polymer.Notably,(Emim)^(+)acts as a structure-directing agent,occupying the channels of the 3D coordination polymer.Based on this unique structure,the ion exchange properties of Mo_(8)-CP toward rare-earth ions were investigated.It has been found that the luminescent color of the material can be successfully regulat-ed by introducing Eu^(3+)or Tb^(3+)through ion exchange.CCDC:2475110,Mo_(8)-CP.
文摘The morphology of active layer plays a critical role in determining the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).However,binary blends often suffer from suboptimal phase separation,which limits the efficiency of OSCs.Herein,two bridging polymer acceptors(PAs)—benzodithiophene-(2-ethylhexyl)oxy(BDT-C2C4)and benzodithiophene-octyloxy(BDT-C_(8))—are designed and synthesized by combining a benzodithiophene(BDT)unit as the donor moiety[poly({4,8-bis[5-(2-ethylhexyl)-4-fluorothiophen-2-yl]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl}){5,8-bis[4-(2-butyloctyl)thiophen-2-yl]dithieno[3',2':3,4]},D18],and a 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-Bis(2-butyloctyl)-12,13-dihydro-3,9-dinonylthieno[2,3]thieno[3,2-b]pyrrolo[4,5-g]thieno[2,3-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(Y6)derivative as the acceptor moiety.BDT-C2C4 and BDT-C_(8) are functionalized with(2-ethylhexyl)oxy and octyloxy side chains on the BDT unit,respectively.Both PAs show complementary absorption and cascaded energy levels with the donor D18 and the acceptor 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-bis(3-ethylheptyl)-3,9-diundecyl-12,13-dihydro-[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-e]thieno[2″,3″∶4′,5′]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-g]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]thieno[3,2-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(meth⁃aneylylidene)}bis(5,6-difluoro-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(N3),but BDT-C_(8) exhibits better compatibility with D18 and N3 compared to BDT-C2C4.When incorporated as a third component into the D18∶N3 blend,both PAs improve the active layer morphology.In particular,the D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) blend shows significantly optimized morphology,featuring reduced phase separation and a fibrous network structure.As a result,the device based on D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) achieves a power conversion efficiency of 18.18%,significantly higher than that of the device based on D18∶N3(ca.17.37%).This work presents a compatibilizer strategy for optimizing blend morphology towards high-performance ternary OSCs.
文摘Four distinct coordination polymers(CPs)were successfully synthesized by altering solvent types and adjusting ligand concentrations,and their crystal structures were investigated.[Co(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)_(2)]·0.5H_(2)O(1)was synthesized as a 2D structure using Coas the metal source,methanol‑water(4∶6,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of 2,5‑furandicarboxylic acid(H_(2)FDCA)and 1,3,5‑triimidazole benzene(L).Adjusting to pure water and lowering the concentration of L yielded the 1D chain structure of[Co(HL)2(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(2).Using Cu(Ⅱ)as the metal source,methanol/water(9∶1,V/V)as the solvent,and specific concentrations of L and H2FDCA,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(L)(FDCA)(H_(2)O)]·2H_(2)O(3)was synthesized.Upon increasing the concentrations of L and H2FDCA,and switching the solvent to pure water,the 1D chain structure of[Cu(HL)_(2)(H_(2)O)_(2)](FDCA)_(2)·6H_(2)O(4)was obtained.This shows that changing the solvent and ligand concentrations can affect the structural changes of CPs.In addition,the solid‑state photoluminescence of CPs 1‑4 at room temperature was studied,and their morphological changes were observed via scanning electron microscopy.Density functional theory calculations revealed that the negative charge concentrates on the O and N atoms of the ligand,facilitating ligand‑metal ion coordination.CCDC:2403934,1;2403935,2;2403936,3;2403938,4.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22322107,22101169 and 22071144)by Shanghai Scientific and Technological Committee(No.22010500300).
文摘Organic pollutants,a pivotal factor in water pollution,have persistently menaced the aquatic ecosystem,as well as the sustainable development of human health,economy,and society.Consequently,there is an urgent need for advanced techniques to efficiently eliminate organic micropollutants from water.Here,we present the synthesis of three nonporous cavitand-crosslinked polymers capable of adsorbing diverse organic pollutants from aqueous solutions.These polymeric adsorbents exhibit outstanding adsorptive performance towards the tested micropollutants,characterized by high apparent adsorption rate constants(kobs)and maximum adsorption capacities(qmax,e).Notably,Compound NCCP-1 demonstrated a remarkable qmax,e of 459 mg/g for bisphenol A(BPA),ranking among the highest values reported for organic polymer adsorbents.In-depth investigation of the adsorption mechanism of the nonporous polymer revealed that it involves the recognition of pollutants by the deep cavities of the cavitand moieties and the interstitial spaces between them,primarily mediated by the hydrophobic effect.Furthermore,NCCP-1 was applied in situ water purification simulations and was proven to maintain its removal efficiency over more than four cycles,highlighting its potential for practical applications in water treatment.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52573079)the Innovation and Talent Recruitment Base of New Energy Chemistry and Device(No.B21003).
文摘The practical deployment of polyester-based solid electrolytes such as poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL)is hindered by two inherent material-level constraints:the semicrystalline nature of PCL chains severely restricts segmental mobility and limits ionic conductivity,whereas interfacial instability against lithium metal anodes jeopardizes long-term cycling.Based on orthogonal polymerization technology combined with electrolyte structural design concepts,this work achieved a one-step fabrication of a polyester-based block copolymer electrolyte(BCPE)system comprising fluorinated segments(PTFEA)and poly(ε-caprolactone)(PCL).Structurally,this design enables a dual breakthrough in electrochemical performance:on one hand,the introduction of fluorinated segments with steric hindrance effects can effectively disrupt the regular arrangement of the PCL main chain,reduce the crystallinity of PCL within the polymer electrolyte,and significantly enhance the segmental mobility of the polymer matrix;on the other hand,during the charge/discharge cycles of lithium batteries,fluorinated segments can induce the formation of a LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)through in situ decomposition reactions,achieving interface stabilization and homogeneous lithiumion deposition regulation.
文摘Submission Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experimental,on any topics in the field of polymer science and polymer material science.Papers already published or scheduled to be published elsewhere should not be submitted and certainly will not be accepted.
文摘Submission Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experimental,on any topics in the field of polymer science and polymer material science.Papers already published or scheduled to be published elsewhere should not be submitted and certainly will not be accepted.
文摘Submission.Papers appearing in the Journal comprise Editorials,Rapid Communications,Perspectives,Tutorials,Feature Articles,Reviews,Research Articles,which should contain original information,theoretical or experimental,on any topics in the field of polymer science and polymer material science.Papers already published or scheduled to be published elsewhere should not be submitted and certainly will not be accepted.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52478351,52208329)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission(Grant No.JCYJ20240813143306009)support is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Polymer-modified bentonite(PMB)is much more effective at containing chemically aggressive liquids than conventional bentonite.The PMB manufacturing process typically utilizes natural,high-quality sodium bentonite(NaB)owing to its excellent hydrophilicity and swelling capacity.However,calcium bentonite(CaB),which is much more abundant worldwide,is rarely used for containment applications owing to its poor hydrophilicity.This study proposed a polymerization method that transforms sodium-activated calcium bentonite(NCB)into PMB to achieve low hydraulic conductivity(k)to aggressive liquids.The mechanism for its low k was revealed through characterization techniques and analyses(e.g.X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)).The results showed that the PMB had a small amount of polymer elution(indicating better interface stability)and thus exhibited excellent barrier properties under chemically aggressive conditions,with the k of<10^(-11) m/s for 0.6 mol/L NaCl solution,which is four orders of magnitude lower than that of the NCB(k=3×10^(-7) m/s).Various microscopic analyses indicated that the selected monomers were successfully polymerized,and intercalated into and grafted onto the montmorillonite layers of bentonite.The formed polymer network increased the swelling capability of PMB granules,decreased the pore size,and created narrow and tortuous flow pathways leading to a very low k to aggressive liquids.
基金the support from the Jiangsu Provincial Senior Talent Program (Dengfeng,Jiangsu University)the support from the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2024YFB3612600)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22275098,62288102)Basic Research Program of Jiangsu (No.BK20243057)the Natural Science Research Start-up Foundation of Recruiting Talents of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (No.NY222097)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.62205035)。
文摘To precisely control intrachain π-electron delocalization and interchain interaction simultaneously is the prerequisite to obtain stable and efficient deep-blue light-emitting p-n polymer semiconductors for the polymer light-emitting diodes(PLEDs).Herein,we introduced the steric carbazole-fluorene nanogrid into light-emitting diphenyl sulfone-based p-n polymer semiconductors(PG and PDG) via metal-free C-N coupling polymerization for the fabrication of deep-blue PLEDs.The steric,rigid and twisted configuration between nanogrid and diphenyl sulfone in PG and PDG present the unique characteristic of large steric hindrance interaction to suppress interchain aggregation in solid state.Due to the different length of electron-deficient diphenyl sulfone monomers,PG showed a deep-blue emission with a maximum peak at 428 nm but red-shifted to 480 nm for the PDG films.Interestingly,similar deep-blue emission behavior of PG in diluted non-polar solution and films suggested the extremely weak interchain aggregation.Finally,PLEDs based on PG are fabricated with a stable deep-blue emission of CIE(0.15,0.10),and corresponding EL spectral profile is also completely identical to PL ones of diluted solution,revealed the intrachain emission without obvious interchain excited state,confirmed effectiveness of the steric hindrance functionalization of nanogrid in p-n polymer semiconductor for deep-blue light-emitting organic optoelectronics.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52473338)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52173004 and 51873055)+3 种基金Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA0540000)Advanced Materials-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2025ZD0614000)Hebei Natural Science Foundation(No.E2022202015)Anhui Province Science and Technology Innovation Tackling Key Project(No.202423i08050025)。
文摘Heterogeneous polymerization represents a widely employed method in the polyolefin industry.In recent years,various heterogenization strategies for late transition metal catalysts have been developed,enabling effective control of polymer morphology and optimization of catalytic performance.However,while most studies have focused on designing anchoring groups and advancing support approaches,systematic investigations into how the support influences the catalytic behavior of the late transition metal catalysts.In this work,we fabricated supported α-diimine nickel catalysts by functionalizing the ligand with alkyl alcohol chains of varying lengths and supporting them onto MgCl_(2)supports.The ethylene polymerization behavior of these catalysts was then investigated.By precisely adjusting the alkyl alcohol chain length,the distance between the catalytically active metal center and the support surface was modulated.This approach demonstrates that support-induced steric hindrance effect can be effectively regulated by controlling the separation distance between the metal center and the support surface.
基金a seed grant from IIT Delhi(SGNF148)supported by the JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials SpaceTectonics Project(JPMJER2003)+2 种基金the ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship(FL230100095)the UQ-Yonsei International Joint Research Projectthe support from JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan。
文摘Commercial-level sodium metal batteries require electrolytes with high ionic mobility and excellent thermo-mechanical and electrochemical stability.Conventional flammable liquid electrolytes,prone to dendrite growth and unstable interfacial reactions,rarely perform beyond coin-cell demonstrations.To address these shortcomings,a multifunctional composite quasi-solid polymer electrolyte(QSPE)that incorporates boron nitride(BN)as an engineered filler in a highly conductive polymer blend system has been developed.The optimized formation(15BN QSPE)delivers a room-temperature ionic conductivity of 2.15 m S cm^(-1)and a sodium-ion transference number of 0.80.Molecular dynamics simulations elucidate the coordination environment and show improved transport in the presence of BN.BN is chemically active and bifunctional:boron acts as an electron acceptor,interacting with solvents and macromolecules,while nitrogen coordinates with sodium ions,tailoring the solvation environment and transport pathways to promote efficient ion migration.The 15BN QSPE is self-extinguishing,resists oxidative thermal degradation,and enables stable cycling in symmetric sodium cells for>1400 h at0.5 m A cm^(-2).A Prussian blue full cell achieves>1500 stable cycles at 1C with -99% Coulombic efficiency in coin-cell configuration.A two-layer pouch cell with dual 15BN QSPE layers delivers 600 stable cycles at 0.125C and withstands rigorous mechanical abuse.These results position 15BN QSPE as a scalable,highperformance electrolyte offering enhanced safety and efficiency for next-generation sodium metal batteries.
基金financially supported by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
文摘A new principle for producing fire-resistant polymer materials with increased deformation properties using a flame retardant not as a heterogeneous additive,but as a thermoplastic flame retardant in a hybrid polymer mixture with a polyhydrocarbon is considered.Hybrid polymer blends of low-molecular ammonium polyphosphate(APP)with an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer(EVA)with an APP content of 80 wt%with enhanced deformation properties were obtained by extrusion mixing at various temperatures in the range from 200°C to 250°C.A chemical scheme for the transformations of the components during the formation of the composite is proposed.X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of new crystalline structures of APP.The phase structure of the systems corresponding to the model of a dispersed-filled composite in which EVA plays the role of a matrix,determining the deformation of the mixture,and the filler is ammonium polyphosphate,was studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The method of FTIR microscopy showed chemical interactions between EVA and APP with the formation of amide groups.The conditions for obtaining compositions characterized by heat resistance of 210°C,oxygen index of 55 and ultimate elongation at drawing of 213%were established.
文摘Flexible polymer electronics have emerged as an important research frontier in materials science due to their unique advantages,including mechanical flexibility,lightweight characteristics,and solution processability.These features enable a wide range of emerging applications such as wearable electronics,electronic skins,and biomedical devices,etc.In recent years,much advances in polymer chemistry,device physics,and interface engineering have significantly improved the performance of flexible polymer electronic devices,accelerating their transition from fundamental research to practical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52103299)。
文摘With the global push for energy conservation and the rapid development of low-power,flexible and wearable optical displays,the demand for electrochromic technology has surged.Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs),a crucial component of electrochromic devices(ECDs),show great promise in applications.This is attributed to their efficient ion-transport capabilities,excellent mechanical properties and strong adhesion.All of these characteristics are conducive to enhancing the safety of the devices,streamlining the packaging process,significantly improving the electrochromic performance of ECDs and boosting their commercial application potential.This review provides a comprehensive overview of GPEs for ECDs,focusing on their basic designs,functional modifications and practical applications.Firstly,this review outlines the fundamental design of GPEs for ECDs,encompassing key performance index,classification,gelation mechanism and preparation methods.Building on this foundation,it provides an in-depth discussion of functionalized GPEs developed to enhance device performance or expand functionality,including electrochromic,temperature-responsive,photo-responsive and stretchable self-healing GPE.Furthermore,the integration of GPEs into various ECD applications,including smart windows,displays,energy storage devices and wearable electronic,are summarized to highlight the advantages that the design of GPEs brings to the practical application of ECDs.Finally,based on the summary of GPEs employed for ECDs,the challenges and development expectations in this direction were indicated.
