In order to obtain the crystalline forms of the salts of the potassium,ammonium,calcium coexisting chloride system,the phase equilibria relationship of quaternary system K^(+),NH_(4)^(+),Ca^(2+)//Cl^(-)-H_(2)O at 298....In order to obtain the crystalline forms of the salts of the potassium,ammonium,calcium coexisting chloride system,the phase equilibria relationship of quaternary system K^(+),NH_(4)^(+),Ca^(2+)//Cl^(-)-H_(2)O at 298.2,323.2,and 348.2 K was studied by isothermal dissolution equilibrium method.The solubility and density of equilibrium liquid phases of the system were experimentally determined;X-ray powder diffractometer was used to determine the compositions of the equilibrium solid phase at the quaternary invariant point.It is found that the quaternary system is a complex system at these three temperatures.The phase diagram at 298.2 K consists of three invariant points,seven univariate curves and five crystalline phase regions,forming the solid solutions(NH_(4)Cl)_(x)(KCl)_(1-x) and(KCl)_(x)(NH_(4)Cl)_(1-x);while at 323.2 and 348.2 K the phase diagram consists of five invariant points,eleven univariate curves and seven crystalline phase regions,the double salts(KClCaCl_(2))and(2NH_(4)Cl·CaCl_(2)·3H_(2)O),solid solutions(KCl)_(x)(NH_(4)Cl)_(1-x) and(NH_(4)Cl)_(x)(KCl)_(1-x) were formed.Among them,the crystalline phase region of solid solution(KCl)_(x)(NH_(4)Cl)_(1-x) is the largest at three temperatures,indicating that it is the easiest to crystallize in this system.Comparing the phase diagrams of the quaternary system at 298.2,323.2,and 348.2 K,it can be seen that the crystalline form of CaCl_(2) changes with the increase of temperature:CaCl_(2)·6H_(2)O at 298.2 K,CaCl_(2)·2H_(2)O at 323.2 and 348.2 K.From 323.2 to 348.2 K,the crystalline phase regions of(KCl·CaCl_(2))and(2NH_(4)Cl·CaCl_(2)·3H_(2)O)increased gradually.展开更多
In this study,a straightforward one-step hydrothermal method was successfully utilized to synthesize the solid solution Na_(0.9)Mg_(0.45)Ti_(3.55)O_(8)-Na_(2)Ni_(2)Ti_(6)O_(16)(NNMTO-x),where x denotes the molar perce...In this study,a straightforward one-step hydrothermal method was successfully utilized to synthesize the solid solution Na_(0.9)Mg_(0.45)Ti_(3.55)O_(8)-Na_(2)Ni_(2)Ti_(6)O_(16)(NNMTO-x),where x denotes the molar percentage of Na_(2)Ni_(2)Ti_(6)O_(16)(NNTO)within Na_(0.9)Mg_(0.45)Ti_(3.55)O_(8)(NMTO),with x values of 10,20,30,40,and 50.Both XPS(X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy)and EDX(Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy)analyses unequivocally validated the formation of the NNMTO-x solid solutions.It was observed that when x is below 40,the NNMTO-x solid solution retains the structural characteristics of the original NMTO.However,beyond this threshold,significant alterations in crystal morphology were noted,accompanied by a noticeable decline in photocatalytic activity.Notably,the absorption edge of NNMTO-x(x<40)exhibited a shift towards the visible-light spectrum,thereby substantially broadening the absorption range.The findings highlight that NNMTO-30 possesses the most pronounced photocatalytic activity for the reduction of CO_(2).Specifically,after a 6 h irradiation period,the production rates of CO and CH_(4)were recorded at 42.38 and 1.47μmol/g,respectively.This investigation provides pivotal insights that are instrumental in the advancement of highly efficient and stable photocatalysts tailored for CO_(2)reduction processes.展开更多
Due to the high efficiency,no pollution,fuel flexibility and high temperature,solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is expected to be applied in aeronautical hybrid power system.In this paper,a 3D mesoscopic mod⁃el was establish...Due to the high efficiency,no pollution,fuel flexibility and high temperature,solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is expected to be applied in aeronautical hybrid power system.In this paper,a 3D mesoscopic mod⁃el was established for SOFC heterogeneous anode.The microstructure of Ni and gadolinium-doped ceria(GDC)anode was generated via Quartet Structure Generation Set(QSGS)method.The mesoscopic model of mass trans⁃fer,charge transfer and reacting flow was built based on lattice Boltzmann method(LBM).The simulation results agreed with the experimental data from reference under 650℃and 0.1 MPa.Meanwhile,the influence of leakage current on open circuit voltage cannot be ignored,which indicates the necessity of adding electron barrier layer.Higher inlet pressure was simulated in order to predict the performance under aeronautical conditions,which shows significant benefit for the performance.The reaction current density increases by 59%,107%and 147%for inlet pressure of 0.2 MPa,0.3 MPa and 0.4 MPa under polarization of 0.161 V.The reaction current shows a significant nonlinear distribution along the thickness direction,and the current density increases faster near the electrolyte.Under the same total polarization,the activation polarization decreases with the increase of inlet pres⁃sure,while the ohmic polarization is opposite.展开更多
Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure.This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements and summarizes futur...Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure.This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements and summarizes future research directions.The review indicates that natural aggregates,being non-renewable resources,are steadily declining in availability and may need to meet future demands.Construction solid waste aggregates are rapidly developing,with fine separation of reclaimed asphalt pavement(RAP)and reinforcement of cementbased recycled aggregates serving as key strategies to enhance their application.Industry solid waste aggregates possess properties suitable for long-life pavements and offer additional functionalities such as cooling,conductivity,and reflectivity,demonstrating significant development potential.While artificial aggregates exhibit superior performance,their large-scale application requires consideration of economic and environmental impacts.Current aggregate evaluation methods need to address the needs of long-life pavements.Aggregate performance requirements should be graded based on mechanical stress and temperature distribution,with corresponding evaluation methods and indices developed.Evaluating the mechanical properties of aggregates should align more closely with actual stress states.Tests such as triaxial,repeated load,and wheel abrasion polishing are better suited for assessing the strength and durability of long-life pavement aggregates.Similarly,evaluating aggregates'physicochemical properties should be based on studies correlating these properties with road performance,with proposed evaluation criteria.Morphological characteristics of aggregates significantly influence asphalt mixture performance,and efficient evaluation of their profile,angularity,and texture will be a key focus of future research.展开更多
Background:The development of relevant and robust large animal models of hepatocellular carcinoma is needed to test new therapeutic strategies for this disease.Transgenic approaches hold promise in addressing this com...Background:The development of relevant and robust large animal models of hepatocellular carcinoma is needed to test new therapeutic strategies for this disease.Transgenic approaches hold promise in addressing this complex problem.One such model,the Oncopig,has been reported to develop tumors of up to 4 cm in diameter within 7-14 days at sites of in situ vector inoculation.However,the resulting lesions reportedly contained an extensive inflammatory component that has not been evaluated in detail.Methods:Herein,we describe our results from multiparametric characterization of the lesions generated using liver biopsy cores incubated in vector solution and re-placed in the tissue.The study consisted of 3 animals in 3 cohorts(total of 9 animals)that were evaluated at 14,21,and 28 days.CT imaging,immunohistochemistry,multiplex immunofluorescence,and comprehensive blood analyses were used to quantify composition of the hepatic masses that developed following AdCre inoculation.Results:The tumors were hypovascular on CT and predominantly composed of CD45+cells with a strong lymphohistiocytic component,with no carcinomas identified.Ki-67 staining showed proliferation of CD45+immune cells but no neoplastic component.To provide further insight,the results are evaluated in the context of tumor growth kinetics.Conclusion:While progress has been made in generating targetable lesions,achieving a robust large animal model of liver cancer that faithfully recapitulates the human disease remains a challenging goal.展开更多
Halide solid-state electrolytes have gained significant attention in recent years due to their high ionic conductivity,making them promising candidates for future all-solid-state batteries.Recent studies have identifi...Halide solid-state electrolytes have gained significant attention in recent years due to their high ionic conductivity,making them promising candidates for future all-solid-state batteries.Recent studies have identified numerous crystal structures with the Li_(3)MX_(6)composition,although many remain unexplored across various chemical systems.In this research,we developed a comprehensive method to examine all conceivable space groups and structures within theLi-M-X system,where M includes In,Ga,and La,and X includes F,Cl,Br,and 1.Our findings revealed two metastable structures:Li_(3)InF_(6)with P3c1 symmetry and Li_(3)InI_(6)with C2/c symmetry,exhibiting ionic conductivities of 0.55 and 2.18mS/cm at 300K,respectively.Notably,the trigonal symmetry of Li3InF6 demonstrates that high ionic conductivities are not limited to monoclinic structures but can also be achieved with trigonal symmetries.The electrochemical stability windows,mechanical properties,and reaction energies of these materials with known cathodes suggest their potential for use in all-solid-state batteries.Additionally,we predicted the stability of novel materials,including Li_(5)InCl_(8),Li_(5)InBr_(8),Li_(5)InI_(8),LiIn_(2)Cl_(9),LiIn_(2)Br_(9),and LiIn_(2)I_(9).展开更多
This letter addresses challenges in the clinical translation of BIBR1532,a promising telomerase inhibitor,for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).BIBR1532 exerts its anti-cancer effect by activat...This letter addresses challenges in the clinical translation of BIBR1532,a promising telomerase inhibitor,for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).BIBR1532 exerts its anti-cancer effect by activating DNA damage response(ATR/CHK1 and ATM/CHK2)pathways and downregulating telomere-binding proteins.Although its therapeutic potential is limited by poor aqueous solubility,solid dispersion(SD)technology may overcome this obstacle.Systematic analysis using PubChem-derived simplified molecular input line entry system identifiers and artificial intelligence-driven FormulationDT platform evaluation(oral formulation feasibility index:0.38)revealed that the SD technology,with superior scalability(32 approved products by 2021)and lower production risks,outperforms lipid-based formulations as an optimal dissolution strategy.Material analysis revealed hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC)as the optimal carrier with lower hygroscopicity,higher temperature and no intestinal targeting,thus enabling ESCC therapy.HPMC-based SD enhances BIBR1532 solubility and bioavailability for effective ESCC treatment.Future studies should focus on pilot tests for SD fabrication.展开更多
Designing efficient,stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants,particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion.Herein,we synthesize a...Designing efficient,stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants,particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion.Herein,we synthesize a series of carbon dot-based catalysts(CDs-1,CDs-2,CDs/Cu)via oxidative etching and hydrothermal methods,and employ them to replace conventional carbon black(CB)at 0.65 wt%loading in the preparation of HMX-CMDB propellants.Systematic evaluation through combined thermochemical analysis(50–350℃),laser ignition diagnostics(50–350 W/cm^(2)),and combustion chamber testing(4–18 MPa)reveals remarkable catalytic enhancements.The optimized CDs/Cu catalyst demonstrates multifunctional superiority:(1)7.4℃ reduction in HMX-CMDB decomposition temperature at 10℃/min(from 205.2℃ to 196.0℃);(2)66.7%decrease in laser ignition delay(from 45 ms to 15 ms);(3)190.9%burning rate increase at 4 MPa(from 4.61 mm/s to 13.41 mm/s);(4)lower pressure exponent of 0.02 within 4–18 MPa range.Notably,CDs-1 induces stable"Plateau"combustion(4–14 MPa),while CDs/Cu achieves"Mesa"effects(8–12 MPa)via synergistic thermal feedback mechanisms-both phenomena ensure stable operation of the engine.Mechanistic studies integrate thermochemical kinetics,ignition combustion process,combustion flame structure,and combustion wave temperature distribution trends,which establish a new paradigm for the study of high efficiency combustion catalysts for solid propellants.展开更多
Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the deve...Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the development of melt crystallization is hampered by lacking solid–liquid equilibrium (SLE) data for some isomers.Therefore,the SLE data of both binary and ternary mixtures of 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP),3,5-dimethylphenol (3,5-DMP),and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3,4-DMP) were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry in this work.Additionally,crystallographic analysis was conducted to investigate the thermodynamic characteristics of these mixtures.The experimental results indicated that all the systems investigated in this research exhibited eutectic behavior.The experimentally obtained SLE data were well correlated with the Wilson and non-random two-liquid models.The excess thermodynamic functions were calculated to analyze the types and intensities of the molecular interactions occurring in the mixtures.Furthermore,this study developed a model for the correlation between the theoretical crystallization yield and the actual cooling yield and final yield in melt crystallization.This study has furnished reliable data essential for developing and optimizing the melt crystallization process of mixtures of 2,3-DMP,3,5-DMP,and 3,4-DMP.展开更多
Cellulose,the most abundant and renewable biopolymer,offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for regulating lithium electrodeposition toward safer lithium metal batteries,thanks to its high nanofibrous struct...Cellulose,the most abundant and renewable biopolymer,offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for regulating lithium electrodeposition toward safer lithium metal batteries,thanks to its high nanofibrous structure and intrinsic lithiophilic property.In this work,we introduce interface-engineered cellulose-based separators by converting intrinsic hydroxyl groups on cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)to nitrogen functionalities through a trace conducting polymer coating.Both experimental and theoretical results reveal that the nitrogen moieties disrupt the compact hydrogen bond network within hydroxyl cellulose,enabling multiple nitrogen-lithium interactions that enhance lithium ion transport.In addition to an extraordinary Li^(+)transference number of 0.86 and a high ionic conductivity of 1.1 mS cm^(-1),the nitrogen-functionalized CNF contributes to a uniform electric field and Li^(+)concentration distribution across the lithium metal surface.This facilitates the formation of a LiF-rich solid electrolyte interface and suppresses Li dendrite growth.Consequently,Li‖Li cells demonstrate stable plating/stripping cycles for approximately 3000 h at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2) with a fixed capacity of 1 mAh cm^(-2),while maintaining a low overpotential of 15 mV.Our work provides valuable insights into the surface functionalization of natural biomass for advancing sustainable energy storage technologies.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2906503)Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(2023ZYD0036).
文摘In order to obtain the crystalline forms of the salts of the potassium,ammonium,calcium coexisting chloride system,the phase equilibria relationship of quaternary system K^(+),NH_(4)^(+),Ca^(2+)//Cl^(-)-H_(2)O at 298.2,323.2,and 348.2 K was studied by isothermal dissolution equilibrium method.The solubility and density of equilibrium liquid phases of the system were experimentally determined;X-ray powder diffractometer was used to determine the compositions of the equilibrium solid phase at the quaternary invariant point.It is found that the quaternary system is a complex system at these three temperatures.The phase diagram at 298.2 K consists of three invariant points,seven univariate curves and five crystalline phase regions,forming the solid solutions(NH_(4)Cl)_(x)(KCl)_(1-x) and(KCl)_(x)(NH_(4)Cl)_(1-x);while at 323.2 and 348.2 K the phase diagram consists of five invariant points,eleven univariate curves and seven crystalline phase regions,the double salts(KClCaCl_(2))and(2NH_(4)Cl·CaCl_(2)·3H_(2)O),solid solutions(KCl)_(x)(NH_(4)Cl)_(1-x) and(NH_(4)Cl)_(x)(KCl)_(1-x) were formed.Among them,the crystalline phase region of solid solution(KCl)_(x)(NH_(4)Cl)_(1-x) is the largest at three temperatures,indicating that it is the easiest to crystallize in this system.Comparing the phase diagrams of the quaternary system at 298.2,323.2,and 348.2 K,it can be seen that the crystalline form of CaCl_(2) changes with the increase of temperature:CaCl_(2)·6H_(2)O at 298.2 K,CaCl_(2)·2H_(2)O at 323.2 and 348.2 K.From 323.2 to 348.2 K,the crystalline phase regions of(KCl·CaCl_(2))and(2NH_(4)Cl·CaCl_(2)·3H_(2)O)increased gradually.
基金Supported by the Doctoral Research Start-up Project of Yuncheng University(YQ-2023067)Project of Shanxi Natural Science Foundation(202303021211189)+1 种基金Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Provinces(20220036)Shanxi ProvinceIntelligent Optoelectronic Sensing Application Technology Innovation Center and Shanxi Province Optoelectronic Information Science and TechnologyLaboratory,Yuncheng University.
文摘In this study,a straightforward one-step hydrothermal method was successfully utilized to synthesize the solid solution Na_(0.9)Mg_(0.45)Ti_(3.55)O_(8)-Na_(2)Ni_(2)Ti_(6)O_(16)(NNMTO-x),where x denotes the molar percentage of Na_(2)Ni_(2)Ti_(6)O_(16)(NNTO)within Na_(0.9)Mg_(0.45)Ti_(3.55)O_(8)(NMTO),with x values of 10,20,30,40,and 50.Both XPS(X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy)and EDX(Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy)analyses unequivocally validated the formation of the NNMTO-x solid solutions.It was observed that when x is below 40,the NNMTO-x solid solution retains the structural characteristics of the original NMTO.However,beyond this threshold,significant alterations in crystal morphology were noted,accompanied by a noticeable decline in photocatalytic activity.Notably,the absorption edge of NNMTO-x(x<40)exhibited a shift towards the visible-light spectrum,thereby substantially broadening the absorption range.The findings highlight that NNMTO-30 possesses the most pronounced photocatalytic activity for the reduction of CO_(2).Specifically,after a 6 h irradiation period,the production rates of CO and CH_(4)were recorded at 42.38 and 1.47μmol/g,respectively.This investigation provides pivotal insights that are instrumental in the advancement of highly efficient and stable photocatalysts tailored for CO_(2)reduction processes.
文摘Due to the high efficiency,no pollution,fuel flexibility and high temperature,solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is expected to be applied in aeronautical hybrid power system.In this paper,a 3D mesoscopic mod⁃el was established for SOFC heterogeneous anode.The microstructure of Ni and gadolinium-doped ceria(GDC)anode was generated via Quartet Structure Generation Set(QSGS)method.The mesoscopic model of mass trans⁃fer,charge transfer and reacting flow was built based on lattice Boltzmann method(LBM).The simulation results agreed with the experimental data from reference under 650℃and 0.1 MPa.Meanwhile,the influence of leakage current on open circuit voltage cannot be ignored,which indicates the necessity of adding electron barrier layer.Higher inlet pressure was simulated in order to predict the performance under aeronautical conditions,which shows significant benefit for the performance.The reaction current density increases by 59%,107%and 147%for inlet pressure of 0.2 MPa,0.3 MPa and 0.4 MPa under polarization of 0.161 V.The reaction current shows a significant nonlinear distribution along the thickness direction,and the current density increases faster near the electrolyte.Under the same total polarization,the activation polarization decreases with the increase of inlet pres⁃sure,while the ohmic polarization is opposite.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52178420,52408476)Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Transportation Construction Investment Group Co.,Ltd.(202410)+1 种基金Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20242207)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(HIT.DZJJ.2023086).
文摘Long-life pavement has been introduced to address the urgent need for durable and reliable transportation infrastructure.This review overviews the development of aggregates for long-life pavements and summarizes future research directions.The review indicates that natural aggregates,being non-renewable resources,are steadily declining in availability and may need to meet future demands.Construction solid waste aggregates are rapidly developing,with fine separation of reclaimed asphalt pavement(RAP)and reinforcement of cementbased recycled aggregates serving as key strategies to enhance their application.Industry solid waste aggregates possess properties suitable for long-life pavements and offer additional functionalities such as cooling,conductivity,and reflectivity,demonstrating significant development potential.While artificial aggregates exhibit superior performance,their large-scale application requires consideration of economic and environmental impacts.Current aggregate evaluation methods need to address the needs of long-life pavements.Aggregate performance requirements should be graded based on mechanical stress and temperature distribution,with corresponding evaluation methods and indices developed.Evaluating the mechanical properties of aggregates should align more closely with actual stress states.Tests such as triaxial,repeated load,and wheel abrasion polishing are better suited for assessing the strength and durability of long-life pavement aggregates.Similarly,evaluating aggregates'physicochemical properties should be based on studies correlating these properties with road performance,with proposed evaluation criteria.Morphological characteristics of aggregates significantly influence asphalt mixture performance,and efficient evaluation of their profile,angularity,and texture will be a key focus of future research.
基金Institutional Research Grant,MD Anderson Cancer CenterUPWARDS Training Program(Undergraduate Students Working Towards Research in Science),Grant/Award Number:1R25CA240137-01A1the CPRIT Research Training Award CPRIT Training Program,Grant/Award Number:RP210028。
文摘Background:The development of relevant and robust large animal models of hepatocellular carcinoma is needed to test new therapeutic strategies for this disease.Transgenic approaches hold promise in addressing this complex problem.One such model,the Oncopig,has been reported to develop tumors of up to 4 cm in diameter within 7-14 days at sites of in situ vector inoculation.However,the resulting lesions reportedly contained an extensive inflammatory component that has not been evaluated in detail.Methods:Herein,we describe our results from multiparametric characterization of the lesions generated using liver biopsy cores incubated in vector solution and re-placed in the tissue.The study consisted of 3 animals in 3 cohorts(total of 9 animals)that were evaluated at 14,21,and 28 days.CT imaging,immunohistochemistry,multiplex immunofluorescence,and comprehensive blood analyses were used to quantify composition of the hepatic masses that developed following AdCre inoculation.Results:The tumors were hypovascular on CT and predominantly composed of CD45+cells with a strong lymphohistiocytic component,with no carcinomas identified.Ki-67 staining showed proliferation of CD45+immune cells but no neoplastic component.To provide further insight,the results are evaluated in the context of tumor growth kinetics.Conclusion:While progress has been made in generating targetable lesions,achieving a robust large animal model of liver cancer that faithfully recapitulates the human disease remains a challenging goal.
基金supported by the Higher Education and Science Committee of Armenia in the frames of the research projects 20TTSG-2F010, 23AA-2F033 and ANSEF (EN-matsc-2660) grant.
文摘Halide solid-state electrolytes have gained significant attention in recent years due to their high ionic conductivity,making them promising candidates for future all-solid-state batteries.Recent studies have identified numerous crystal structures with the Li_(3)MX_(6)composition,although many remain unexplored across various chemical systems.In this research,we developed a comprehensive method to examine all conceivable space groups and structures within theLi-M-X system,where M includes In,Ga,and La,and X includes F,Cl,Br,and 1.Our findings revealed two metastable structures:Li_(3)InF_(6)with P3c1 symmetry and Li_(3)InI_(6)with C2/c symmetry,exhibiting ionic conductivities of 0.55 and 2.18mS/cm at 300K,respectively.Notably,the trigonal symmetry of Li3InF6 demonstrates that high ionic conductivities are not limited to monoclinic structures but can also be achieved with trigonal symmetries.The electrochemical stability windows,mechanical properties,and reaction energies of these materials with known cathodes suggest their potential for use in all-solid-state batteries.Additionally,we predicted the stability of novel materials,including Li_(5)InCl_(8),Li_(5)InBr_(8),Li_(5)InI_(8),LiIn_(2)Cl_(9),LiIn_(2)Br_(9),and LiIn_(2)I_(9).
基金Supported by“Continuation”Project of Excellent Doctors,Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,No.2025A04J5082Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,No.2024A1515011236.
文摘This letter addresses challenges in the clinical translation of BIBR1532,a promising telomerase inhibitor,for the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC).BIBR1532 exerts its anti-cancer effect by activating DNA damage response(ATR/CHK1 and ATM/CHK2)pathways and downregulating telomere-binding proteins.Although its therapeutic potential is limited by poor aqueous solubility,solid dispersion(SD)technology may overcome this obstacle.Systematic analysis using PubChem-derived simplified molecular input line entry system identifiers and artificial intelligence-driven FormulationDT platform evaluation(oral formulation feasibility index:0.38)revealed that the SD technology,with superior scalability(32 approved products by 2021)and lower production risks,outperforms lipid-based formulations as an optimal dissolution strategy.Material analysis revealed hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(HPMC)as the optimal carrier with lower hygroscopicity,higher temperature and no intestinal targeting,thus enabling ESCC therapy.HPMC-based SD enhances BIBR1532 solubility and bioavailability for effective ESCC treatment.Future studies should focus on pilot tests for SD fabrication.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22205178).
文摘Designing efficient,stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants,particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion.Herein,we synthesize a series of carbon dot-based catalysts(CDs-1,CDs-2,CDs/Cu)via oxidative etching and hydrothermal methods,and employ them to replace conventional carbon black(CB)at 0.65 wt%loading in the preparation of HMX-CMDB propellants.Systematic evaluation through combined thermochemical analysis(50–350℃),laser ignition diagnostics(50–350 W/cm^(2)),and combustion chamber testing(4–18 MPa)reveals remarkable catalytic enhancements.The optimized CDs/Cu catalyst demonstrates multifunctional superiority:(1)7.4℃ reduction in HMX-CMDB decomposition temperature at 10℃/min(from 205.2℃ to 196.0℃);(2)66.7%decrease in laser ignition delay(from 45 ms to 15 ms);(3)190.9%burning rate increase at 4 MPa(from 4.61 mm/s to 13.41 mm/s);(4)lower pressure exponent of 0.02 within 4–18 MPa range.Notably,CDs-1 induces stable"Plateau"combustion(4–14 MPa),while CDs/Cu achieves"Mesa"effects(8–12 MPa)via synergistic thermal feedback mechanisms-both phenomena ensure stable operation of the engine.Mechanistic studies integrate thermochemical kinetics,ignition combustion process,combustion flame structure,and combustion wave temperature distribution trends,which establish a new paradigm for the study of high efficiency combustion catalysts for solid propellants.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22308358,22208346,22421003)IPE Project for Frontier Basic Research(QYJC-2023-05)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-038).
文摘Dimethylphenols serve as important intermediates in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals,yet traditional distillation struggles to separate their isomers due to minimal boiling point differences,and the development of melt crystallization is hampered by lacking solid–liquid equilibrium (SLE) data for some isomers.Therefore,the SLE data of both binary and ternary mixtures of 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP),3,5-dimethylphenol (3,5-DMP),and 3,4-dimethylphenol (3,4-DMP) were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry in this work.Additionally,crystallographic analysis was conducted to investigate the thermodynamic characteristics of these mixtures.The experimental results indicated that all the systems investigated in this research exhibited eutectic behavior.The experimentally obtained SLE data were well correlated with the Wilson and non-random two-liquid models.The excess thermodynamic functions were calculated to analyze the types and intensities of the molecular interactions occurring in the mixtures.Furthermore,this study developed a model for the correlation between the theoretical crystallization yield and the actual cooling yield and final yield in melt crystallization.This study has furnished reliable data essential for developing and optimizing the melt crystallization process of mixtures of 2,3-DMP,3,5-DMP,and 3,4-DMP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22479046,22461142135)。
文摘Cellulose,the most abundant and renewable biopolymer,offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for regulating lithium electrodeposition toward safer lithium metal batteries,thanks to its high nanofibrous structure and intrinsic lithiophilic property.In this work,we introduce interface-engineered cellulose-based separators by converting intrinsic hydroxyl groups on cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)to nitrogen functionalities through a trace conducting polymer coating.Both experimental and theoretical results reveal that the nitrogen moieties disrupt the compact hydrogen bond network within hydroxyl cellulose,enabling multiple nitrogen-lithium interactions that enhance lithium ion transport.In addition to an extraordinary Li^(+)transference number of 0.86 and a high ionic conductivity of 1.1 mS cm^(-1),the nitrogen-functionalized CNF contributes to a uniform electric field and Li^(+)concentration distribution across the lithium metal surface.This facilitates the formation of a LiF-rich solid electrolyte interface and suppresses Li dendrite growth.Consequently,Li‖Li cells demonstrate stable plating/stripping cycles for approximately 3000 h at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2) with a fixed capacity of 1 mAh cm^(-2),while maintaining a low overpotential of 15 mV.Our work provides valuable insights into the surface functionalization of natural biomass for advancing sustainable energy storage technologies.
