We are delighted to have been invited to edit this Special Topic on Mental Health and Addiction. Mental disorders like drug addiction, mood disorders, and schizophrenia affect a sizeable proportion of the human popula...We are delighted to have been invited to edit this Special Topic on Mental Health and Addiction. Mental disorders like drug addiction, mood disorders, and schizophrenia affect a sizeable proportion of the human population, severely compromise the quality of life, and constitute a large global burden of disease. The evolution of molecular, cellular, and neurophysiological studies of rodents and the technical advances in human imaging and assessment have gradually extended our understanding of the molecular and neural mechanisms underlying these disorders.展开更多
Graphene, a single layer of graphite, has been one of the first real two dimensional （2D） materials isolated in 2004. Thus, graphene is becoming a cutting edge material that opens up new horizons to a whole family o...Graphene, a single layer of graphite, has been one of the first real two dimensional （2D） materials isolated in 2004. Thus, graphene is becoming a cutting edge material that opens up new horizons to a whole family of 2D materials beyond the limited current applicability of graphene. The unique advantages of graphene and analogue 2D materials, such as atomic-scale thickness, high specific surface area, mechanically flexible robustness, superior storage capacity, endow them as high-performance electrodes lbr electrochemical energy storage devices. Although it is hard to say whether or not graphene and 2D materials will be implemented in future energy technologies, the recent achievements in this field demonstrate that their roles will be noticeable in the near future.展开更多
The major research program,"Catalysis science for carbon-based energy conversion",from the national science foundation of China(NSFC)answers to the main strategic needs of China for the efficien use of carbo...The major research program,"Catalysis science for carbon-based energy conversion",from the national science foundation of China(NSFC)answers to the main strategic needs of China for the efficien use of carbon-based energy and targets to address the key scientifi issues involved in the catalytic interfaces.The research program aims to improve the catalytic activation of C–H and C–O bonds and the C–C coupling process,展开更多
Fields of particular interest to JSHS include (but are not limited to):·Sport and exercise medicine·Injury prevention and clinical rehabilitation·Sport and exercise physiology·Public health promoti...Fields of particular interest to JSHS include (but are not limited to):·Sport and exercise medicine·Injury prevention and clinical rehabilitation·Sport and exercise physiology·Public health promotion·Physical activity epidemiology·Biomechanics and motor展开更多
With the concurrent successes of lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells during the last two decades, electrochemical devices that convert and store electric energy through chemical reactions have played...With the concurrent successes of lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells during the last two decades, electrochemical devices that convert and store electric energy through chemical reactions have played a vital role in powering the modem industry. Driven by a raising demand from the emerging energy-dependent industries sueh as grid and electric automobiles, the pursuit of electrochemical power sources with higher energy density and efficiency, and better economic sustainability is always one of the most attractive topics in the field of chemistry for this century and beyond.展开更多
The concept of Internet of Things（IoT）was first proposed by MIT Prof.Kevin Ash-ton in 1999.The implementation of IoT was mainly through RFID in its early time.With advanced technology and manufacture,diverse impleme...The concept of Internet of Things（IoT）was first proposed by MIT Prof.Kevin Ash-ton in 1999.The implementation of IoT was mainly through RFID in its early time.With advanced technology and manufacture,diverse implementation forms of IoT are becoming possible.Wearable devices,as an essential branch of IoT,will have broad application prospects in health monitoring and intelligent healthcare.展开更多
Pathological features of diseases are typically accompanied with certain upregulated biomarkers,such as ions,nucleic acids,small molecules and proteins.Highly sensitive detecting tools with acceptable compatibility ar...Pathological features of diseases are typically accompanied with certain upregulated biomarkers,such as ions,nucleic acids,small molecules and proteins.Highly sensitive detecting tools with acceptable compatibility are of paramount importance for the precise diagnose of diseases.However,the sensitivity,accuracy and biosafety of probes still remain a challenge,which persuade researchers to explore more applicable materials and platforms to address these issues.展开更多
Halide perovskite materials were discovered about one hundred years ago,but the application of this material in solar cells only can be traced back to 2009,when the first perovskite solar cells（PSCs）were demonstrate...Halide perovskite materials were discovered about one hundred years ago,but the application of this material in solar cells only can be traced back to 2009,when the first perovskite solar cells（PSCs）were demonstrated by Miyasaka et al.in a dye sensitized solar cell configuration showing 3.8%power conversion efficiency.展开更多
Aggregation-induced emission（AIE）,conceptually termed in 2001 by our group at the Hong Kong University of Science＆Technology,refers to a unique phenomenon that a kind of nonemissive or weakly emissive molecules in ...Aggregation-induced emission（AIE）,conceptually termed in 2001 by our group at the Hong Kong University of Science＆Technology,refers to a unique phenomenon that a kind of nonemissive or weakly emissive molecules in their solution states become highly luminescent in their aggregate or solid states.展开更多
Soft matter, as first proposed by de Gennes in 1991, describes a broad range of molecular systems exhibiting a large response to small foreign stimuli. Typically, it includes colloidal particles, amphiphiles, liquid c...Soft matter, as first proposed by de Gennes in 1991, describes a broad range of molecular systems exhibiting a large response to small foreign stimuli. Typically, it includes colloidal particles, amphiphiles, liquid crystals, polymers and others. The term ＂soft＂ originates from the common macroscopic properties of these systems and differentiates them from conventional ＂hard＂ materials. Over the past decades, the field of ＂soft matter＂ has progressed tremendously. Today, it is a truly multidisciplinary research endeavor bridging physics with chemistry and life science. There are many research activities all over the world that are solely devoted to the field of soft matter. In turn, the in-depth understanding of soft matter has promoted our sci- ence and technology and helped shaping our civilization as it is now.展开更多
This Special Topic Issue has grown out of research that has been highlighted at the Nanophotonics Conference series held in China for the past three years. The fourteen papers appearing in this issue are a small sampl...This Special Topic Issue has grown out of research that has been highlighted at the Nanophotonics Conference series held in China for the past three years. The fourteen papers appearing in this issue are a small sampling of the total scope of the Conference. Broadly speaking, the subjects covered by the contributing authors include quantum properties using semiconductor materials, nanocharacterization especially with applications to medical fields, photonic crystals and fibers, and plasmonics.展开更多
Polymer science is a multiple discipline that studies synthe- sis, structure, function and application of macromolecules. It encompasses subdisciplines of polymer chemistry, phys- ics and engineering. Despite the fact...Polymer science is a multiple discipline that studies synthe- sis, structure, function and application of macromolecules. It encompasses subdisciplines of polymer chemistry, phys- ics and engineering. Despite the fact that polymeric materi- als had been known and used for quite long time,展开更多
In the past decades,bio-based and biodegradable polymers have attracted wide and increasing interests because of the shortage of fossil resource,concerns on environmental pollution,demands for some medical fields as w...In the past decades,bio-based and biodegradable polymers have attracted wide and increasing interests because of the shortage of fossil resource,concerns on environmental pollution,demands for some medical fields as well as support of government policies.Depending on the sustainable source of organic carbon,biodegradability and biocompatibility,these polymers have shown promising applications in industry,agriculture,biomedicine and daily life.To impart excellent physical properties and functions to them,scientists and engineers have exploited versatile methods to tune展开更多
Several excellent well-organized reviews and research pa-pers on two special topics,"The challenges of avian influ-enza virus:mechanismn,epidemiology,and control"and"Molecular epigenetics:dawn of a new ...Several excellent well-organized reviews and research pa-pers on two special topics,"The challenges of avian influ-enza virus:mechanismn,epidemiology,and control"and"Molecular epigenetics:dawn of a new era of biomedical research",published in the 2009 edition of Science in China Series C:Life Sciences,have drawn much attention.展开更多
文摘We are delighted to have been invited to edit this Special Topic on Mental Health and Addiction. Mental disorders like drug addiction, mood disorders, and schizophrenia affect a sizeable proportion of the human population, severely compromise the quality of life, and constitute a large global burden of disease. The evolution of molecular, cellular, and neurophysiological studies of rodents and the technical advances in human imaging and assessment have gradually extended our understanding of the molecular and neural mechanisms underlying these disorders.
文摘Graphene, a single layer of graphite, has been one of the first real two dimensional （2D） materials isolated in 2004. Thus, graphene is becoming a cutting edge material that opens up new horizons to a whole family of 2D materials beyond the limited current applicability of graphene. The unique advantages of graphene and analogue 2D materials, such as atomic-scale thickness, high specific surface area, mechanically flexible robustness, superior storage capacity, endow them as high-performance electrodes lbr electrochemical energy storage devices. Although it is hard to say whether or not graphene and 2D materials will be implemented in future energy technologies, the recent achievements in this field demonstrate that their roles will be noticeable in the near future.
文摘The major research program,"Catalysis science for carbon-based energy conversion",from the national science foundation of China(NSFC)answers to the main strategic needs of China for the efficien use of carbon-based energy and targets to address the key scientifi issues involved in the catalytic interfaces.The research program aims to improve the catalytic activation of C–H and C–O bonds and the C–C coupling process,
文摘Fields of particular interest to JSHS include (but are not limited to):·Sport and exercise medicine·Injury prevention and clinical rehabilitation·Sport and exercise physiology·Public health promotion·Physical activity epidemiology·Biomechanics and motor
文摘With the concurrent successes of lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells during the last two decades, electrochemical devices that convert and store electric energy through chemical reactions have played a vital role in powering the modem industry. Driven by a raising demand from the emerging energy-dependent industries sueh as grid and electric automobiles, the pursuit of electrochemical power sources with higher energy density and efficiency, and better economic sustainability is always one of the most attractive topics in the field of chemistry for this century and beyond.
文摘The concept of Internet of Things（IoT）was first proposed by MIT Prof.Kevin Ash-ton in 1999.The implementation of IoT was mainly through RFID in its early time.With advanced technology and manufacture,diverse implementation forms of IoT are becoming possible.Wearable devices,as an essential branch of IoT,will have broad application prospects in health monitoring and intelligent healthcare.
文摘Pathological features of diseases are typically accompanied with certain upregulated biomarkers,such as ions,nucleic acids,small molecules and proteins.Highly sensitive detecting tools with acceptable compatibility are of paramount importance for the precise diagnose of diseases.However,the sensitivity,accuracy and biosafety of probes still remain a challenge,which persuade researchers to explore more applicable materials and platforms to address these issues.
文摘Halide perovskite materials were discovered about one hundred years ago,but the application of this material in solar cells only can be traced back to 2009,when the first perovskite solar cells（PSCs）were demonstrated by Miyasaka et al.in a dye sensitized solar cell configuration showing 3.8%power conversion efficiency.
文摘Aggregation-induced emission（AIE）,conceptually termed in 2001 by our group at the Hong Kong University of Science＆Technology,refers to a unique phenomenon that a kind of nonemissive or weakly emissive molecules in their solution states become highly luminescent in their aggregate or solid states.
文摘Soft matter, as first proposed by de Gennes in 1991, describes a broad range of molecular systems exhibiting a large response to small foreign stimuli. Typically, it includes colloidal particles, amphiphiles, liquid crystals, polymers and others. The term ＂soft＂ originates from the common macroscopic properties of these systems and differentiates them from conventional ＂hard＂ materials. Over the past decades, the field of ＂soft matter＂ has progressed tremendously. Today, it is a truly multidisciplinary research endeavor bridging physics with chemistry and life science. There are many research activities all over the world that are solely devoted to the field of soft matter. In turn, the in-depth understanding of soft matter has promoted our sci- ence and technology and helped shaping our civilization as it is now.
文摘This Special Topic Issue has grown out of research that has been highlighted at the Nanophotonics Conference series held in China for the past three years. The fourteen papers appearing in this issue are a small sampling of the total scope of the Conference. Broadly speaking, the subjects covered by the contributing authors include quantum properties using semiconductor materials, nanocharacterization especially with applications to medical fields, photonic crystals and fibers, and plasmonics.
文摘Polymer science is a multiple discipline that studies synthe- sis, structure, function and application of macromolecules. It encompasses subdisciplines of polymer chemistry, phys- ics and engineering. Despite the fact that polymeric materi- als had been known and used for quite long time,
文摘In the past decades,bio-based and biodegradable polymers have attracted wide and increasing interests because of the shortage of fossil resource,concerns on environmental pollution,demands for some medical fields as well as support of government policies.Depending on the sustainable source of organic carbon,biodegradability and biocompatibility,these polymers have shown promising applications in industry,agriculture,biomedicine and daily life.To impart excellent physical properties and functions to them,scientists and engineers have exploited versatile methods to tune
文摘Several excellent well-organized reviews and research pa-pers on two special topics,"The challenges of avian influ-enza virus:mechanismn,epidemiology,and control"and"Molecular epigenetics:dawn of a new era of biomedical research",published in the 2009 edition of Science in China Series C:Life Sciences,have drawn much attention.
