An oil-in-water (O/W) solvent evaporation method was used to prepare biodegradable microspheresbased on poly(D,L-lactic acid) (PLA). Nifedipine, a hydrophobic drug, was chosen as a model molecule in the studyof drug e...An oil-in-water (O/W) solvent evaporation method was used to prepare biodegradable microspheresbased on poly(D,L-lactic acid) (PLA). Nifedipine, a hydrophobic drug, was chosen as a model molecule in the studyof drug entrapment and release. Effect of preparation conditions on the size, morphology, drug loading, and releaseprofiles of micropheres was investigated. Based on in vitro release experimental findings, a diffusion/dissolutionmodel was presented for quantitative description of the resulting release behaviors and drug release kinetics fromPLA microspheres analyzed. The mathematical models were used to predict the effect of microstructure on theresulting drug release. It provided an approach to determine the suitable structure parameters for microspheres toachieve desired drug release behaviors.展开更多
A novel quantitative structure-property relationship （QSPR） model for estimating the solution surface tension of 92 organic compounds at 20℃ was developed based on newly introduced atom-type topological indices. Th...A novel quantitative structure-property relationship （QSPR） model for estimating the solution surface tension of 92 organic compounds at 20℃ was developed based on newly introduced atom-type topological indices. The data set contained non-polar and polar liquids, and saturated and unsaturated compounds. The regression analysis shows that excellent result is obtained with multiple linear regression. The predictive power of the proposed model was discussed using the leave-one-out （LOO） cross-validated （CV） method. The correlation coefficient （R） and the leave-one-out cross-validation correlation coefficient （Rcv） of multiple linear regression model are 0.991 4 and 0.991 3, respectively. The new model gives the average absolute relative deviation of 1.81% for 92 substances. The result demonstrates that novel topological indices based on the equilibrium electro-negativity of atom and the relative bond length are useful model parameters for QSPR analysis of compounds.展开更多
A quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) study has been made for the prediction of the surface tension of nonionic surfactants in aqueous solution. The regressed model includes a topological descriptor, ...A quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) study has been made for the prediction of the surface tension of nonionic surfactants in aqueous solution. The regressed model includes a topological descriptor, the Kier & Hall index of zero order (KH0) of the hydrophobic segment of surfactant and a quantum chemical one, the heat of formation (fHD) of surfactant molecules. The established general QSPR between the surface tension and the descriptors produces a correlation coefficient of multiple determination, 2r=0.9877, for 30 studied nonionic surfactants.展开更多
The ring-opening polymerization of heterocyclic monomers and the reversed ring-closing depolymerization of corresponding polymers with neutral thermodynamics are broadly explored to establish a circular economy of nex...The ring-opening polymerization of heterocyclic monomers and the reversed ring-closing depolymerization of corresponding polymers with neutral thermodynamics are broadly explored to establish a circular economy of next-generation plastics.Polythioesters(PTEs),analogues of polyesters,are emerging materials for this purpose due to their high refractive index,high crystallinity,dynamic property and responsiveness.In this work,we synthesize and polymerize a series of D-penicillamine-derivedβ-thiolactones(NRPenTL)with varied side chain alkyl groups,and study the structure-property relationship of the resulting polymers.The obtained PTEs exhibit tunable glass transition temperature in a wide range of 130–50℃,and melting temperature of 90–105℃.In addition,copolymerizations of monomers with different side chains are effective in modulating material properties.The obtained homo and copolymers can be fully depolymerized to recycle monomers.This work provides a robust molecular platform and detailed structure-property relationship of PTEs with potential of achieving sustainable plastics.展开更多
As the scaling down of semiconductor devices, it would be necessary to discover the structure-property relationship of semiconductor nanomaterials at nanometer scale. In this review, the quantitative characterization ...As the scaling down of semiconductor devices, it would be necessary to discover the structure-property relationship of semiconductor nanomaterials at nanometer scale. In this review, the quantitative characterization technique off-axis electron holography is introduced in details, followed by its applications in various semiconductor nanomaterials including group IV, compound and two-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures in static states as well as under various stimuli. The advantages and disadvantages of off-axis electron holography in material analysis are discussed, the challenges facing in-situ electron holographic study of semiconductor devices at working conditions are presented, and all the possible influencing factors need to be considered to achieve the final goal of fulfilling quantitative characterization of the structure-property relationship of semiconductor devices at their working conditions.展开更多
In recent twenty years,aggregation-induced emission(AIE),due to its excellent application prospect,has aroused widespread interests.The development of novel and easy to make AIE luminogens(AIEgens)is an attractive sub...In recent twenty years,aggregation-induced emission(AIE),due to its excellent application prospect,has aroused widespread interests.The development of novel and easy to make AIE luminogens(AIEgens)is an attractive subject.For this purpose,it is very important to study the structure-property relationship of AIEgens.Because azine derivatives are easy to synthesis and some of them have nice AIE properties,herein,a series of azine derivatives(ADs)were employed as models to study the influence of different functional groups,electronic effects and structures on the AIE properties of azine derivatives.The AIE mechanism were studied by single crystal analysis,density functional theory(DFT)calculations and so on.The results indicated that the o-hydroxyl aryl substituted azine compounds could show good AIE properties.Meanwhile,the AIE properties of o-hydroxyl aryl substituted azine compounds were also influenced by the electronic effects of the aryl groups in the azine compounds.The o-hydroxyl groups could form intramolecular hydrogen bond with imine group,which play key role to restrict the intramolecular rotation of the aryl groups and act as base stone for the AIE process of this kind compounds.The HOMO-LUMO energy gaps of o-hydroxyl substituted azine are smaller than other homologous compounds,which is agree with the proposed AIE mechanism.Finally,thanks to the AIE properties,the o-hydroxy-substituted azines could be used as efficient Al^(3+)and Cu^(2+)fluorescent chemosensors in different conditions.In addition,test strips based on AD10 has been prepared,which can conveniently detect Cu^(2+)in industrial wastewater.This research supplied a way for the design of novel easy to make AIEgens through simple azine derivatives.展开更多
X-ray crystal structures of 2,2',3,3'-and 3, 3',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (2,2',3,3'- and 3,3',4,4'-BPDA) were determined. The dianhydride isomers have different symmetr...X-ray crystal structures of 2,2',3,3'-and 3, 3',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (2,2',3,3'- and 3,3',4,4'-BPDA) were determined. The dianhydride isomers have different symmetry caused by difference in two anhydride group positions and the dihedral angles between the two phenyl rings are 62.9°for 2,2',3,3',-BPDA and 0°for 3,3',4,4'-BPDA respectively. The polyimides from 2,2',3,3'-BPDA exhibit enhanced solubility, higher thermal stability, and higher glasstransition temperature (Tg) compared with those from 3,3',4,4'-BPDA.展开更多
Efficient removal of^(137)Cs and^(90)Sr from radioactive waste liquids is challenging due to their strong radioactivity,solubility,and mobility.Herein,the efficient Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+)capture has been achieved by layered t...Efficient removal of^(137)Cs and^(90)Sr from radioactive waste liquids is challenging due to their strong radioactivity,solubility,and mobility.Herein,the efficient Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+)capture has been achieved by layered thioniobates and thiotantalate with radiation resistance,namely K_(0.36)NbS_(2)·0.54H_(2)O(K-NbS_(2)),Rb_(0.36)NbS_(2)·0.54H_(2)O(Rb-NbS_(2)),and K_(0.33)TaS_(2)·0.75H_2O(K-TaS_(2)).In particular,K-NbS_(2)exhibits high adsorption capacities,fast kinetics,and fantastic p H durability.K-NbS_(2)is an unprecedented scavenger for selective Sr^(2+)capture in acidic solutions containing excess Na^(+)/Mg^(2+)ions.They show successful cleanup for acidic^(90)Sr-liquid-waste generated during industrial production.Importantly,the removal mechanism is revealed as the ion exchange between Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+)and interlayer K^(+)in thioniobates and thiotantalate due to their appropriate interlayer distances,flexible and adjustable frameworks,and strong affinity of soft basic S^(2-)for Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+).Further,the structure-property relationship study indicates that there is an inverted U-curve rule for the relationship between interlayer distances of layered metal sulfides and ion exchange performance.The rule combined with the factors affecting interlayer distance can be used to direct the structural design and predict properties for the specific recognition and separation of radionuclides.This is a pioneering work on the development of thioniobates/thiotantalate ion exchangers with a deep insight into structure-property relationship for radionuclide remediation.展开更多
Spinels have been widely concerned as a promising class of electrocatalysts due to their appealing catalytic properties and the tunability of their compositions and structures.Ligand field theory(LFT),which describes ...Spinels have been widely concerned as a promising class of electrocatalysts due to their appealing catalytic properties and the tunability of their compositions and structures.Ligand field theory(LFT),which describes the origins and the consequences of metal-ligand interactions,offers crucial insights for the design of spinel-type electrocatalysts.In this review,we timely summarize the research progress of spinel electrocatalysts that leverage LFT for structure-property insights,providing a pioneering perspective in this field.This review explores how LFT plays a pivotal role in optimizing the electrocatalytic properties of spinels.It covers important aspects such as identifying the origin of the catalytic properties,tuning the number of active sites,manipulating the eg-filling and the spin state of metal cations,and modulating the 2p band of ligands.We anticipate that this review will provide valuable theoretical guidance and inspire creative spinel designs that excel in electrocatalytic applications.展开更多
Since antiquity,humans have been involved in designing materials through alloying strategies to meet the ever-growing technological demands.In 2004,this endeavor witnessed a significant breakthrough with the discovery...Since antiquity,humans have been involved in designing materials through alloying strategies to meet the ever-growing technological demands.In 2004,this endeavor witnessed a significant breakthrough with the discovery of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)comprising multi-principal elements.Owing to the four“core-effects”,these alloys exhibit exceptional properties including better structural stability,high strength and ductility,improved fatigue/fracture toughness,high corrosion and oxidation resistance,superconductiv-ity,magnetic properties,and good thermal properties.Different synthesis routes have been designed and used to meet the properties of interest for particular applications with varying dimensions.How-ever,HEAs are providing new opportunities and challenges for computational modelling of the complex structure-property correlations and in predictions of phase stability necessary for optimum performance of the alloy.Several attempts have been made to understand these alloys by empirical and computa-tional models,and data-driven approaches to accelerate the materials discovery with a desired set of properties.The present review discusses advances and inferences from simulations and models spanning multiple length and time scales explaining a comprehensive set of structure-properties relations.Addi-tionally,the role of machine learning approaches is also reviewed,underscoring the transformative role of computational modelling in unravelling the multifaceted properties and applications of HEAs,and the scope for future efforts in this direction.展开更多
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos,I wish to express,on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Lao People's Demo...On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos,I wish to express,on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Lao People's Democratic Republic,our sincere gratitude and highest respect to all friends and personages from various sectors in both countries who have long cared about and supported the development of our bilateral relations.展开更多
The relative dispersion of cloud and fog droplets has significant impacts on aerosol indirect effects,radiative transfer,and microphysical processes.However,previous studies have been mostly concerned with clouds,with...The relative dispersion of cloud and fog droplets has significant impacts on aerosol indirect effects,radiative transfer,and microphysical processes.However,previous studies have been mostly concerned with clouds,with limited studies on fog,particularly those that examine the combined influences of all key physical processes and their roles during fog evolution.As such,this study aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation by examining the relationships between relative dispersion and other microphysical variables,as well as the underlying microphysical and dynamic processes,based on field fog campaigns in polluted and clean conditions.In polluted fog,droplet concentrations are higher,leading to smaller droplets and increased dispersion.The correlation between dispersion and droplet volume-mean radius is positive in the polluted fog,but shifts to negative in clean fog.We attribute the difference to various microphysical processes like aerosol activation,condensation,collision-coalescence,and entrainment-mixing.In polluted fog,high aerosol concentrations,low supersaturations,and strong turbulence(entrainment-mixing)provide suitable conditions for the simultaneous occurrence of droplet condensation and aerosol activation,resulting in a positive correlation between dispersion and volume-mean radius,especially during the fog formation stage.In contrast,during the mature stage in clean fog,condensation is dominant with weak aerosol activation leading to a negative correlation between relative dispersion and volume-mean radius.The collision-coalescence process is more active in the mature stage,increasing radii and leading to the negative correlation between dispersion and volume-mean radius.This result sheds new light on understanding the relative dispersion and mechanisms in fog under different aerosol backgrounds.展开更多
As an ordinary Yunnan local,I never imagined becoming so closely connected to the exotic land of Laos.The luckiest event of my life was probably my choice to tick a box on a 2007 college entrance examination applicati...As an ordinary Yunnan local,I never imagined becoming so closely connected to the exotic land of Laos.The luckiest event of my life was probably my choice to tick a box on a 2007 college entrance examination application form,indicating my willingness to enrollin a major other than my preference,which led me into the world of the Lao language.展开更多
On the threshold of 55 years of diplomatic relations,Cyprus and China stand to gain significantly by deepening their cooperation in trade,tourism,and green technology,guided by mutual respect and shared principles.WIT...On the threshold of 55 years of diplomatic relations,Cyprus and China stand to gain significantly by deepening their cooperation in trade,tourism,and green technology,guided by mutual respect and shared principles.WITH a population of approximately one million,Cyprus is a small country compared to China,which is home to more than 1.4 billion people.展开更多
Backgrounds:Somatization and eating-related problems in adolescents living in residential care may be shaped by the interplay of risk and protective factors,including gender,relational trauma,attachment patterns,emoti...Backgrounds:Somatization and eating-related problems in adolescents living in residential care may be shaped by the interplay of risk and protective factors,including gender,relational trauma,attachment patterns,emotional intelligence,and perceived social support.This study examined how gender,relational trauma,attachment dimensions,resilience,and emotional intelligence contribute to the presence of somatic and eating difficulties in this population.Methods:The sample included 46 adolescents(63%female;ages 12–17,Mean=14.85,Standard Deviation(SD)=1.49)residing in child protection institutions in Uruguay.Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood relational trauma(CaMir),attachment dimensions(anxiety and avoidance),resilience,emotional intelligence(adaptability and stress management),social support(MOS),and psychosocial adjustment(SENA subscales of somatization and eating problems).Using a fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis(fsQCA)approach,distinct configurations of risk and protective factors associated with elevated levels of somatization and eating problems were identified.Results:Relational trauma and attachment anxiety showed moderate associations with both somatization and eating problems(r=0.52–0.57,p<0.01),whereas stress management was negatively associated with both outcomes(r=−0.37 to−0.47,p<0.05).FsQCA revealed multiple configurations of risk and protective factors explaining 81–90%of cases,with solution consistencies ranging from 0.83 to 0.87.Results suggest that relational trauma and attachment anxiety are key risk conditions,whereas resilience,emotional regulation,and perceived social support function as protective factors.Conclusions:Findings highlight the importance of considering multifactorial patterns of vulnerability and protection rather than single predictors and underscore the need for tailored interventions that strengthen resilience and emotional skills while addressing the impact of early relational trauma.展开更多
Robust cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)formation in complex 3D environments is hampered by reward sparsity and inefficient collaboration.To address this,we propose context-aware relational agent learning(CORAL...Robust cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)formation in complex 3D environments is hampered by reward sparsity and inefficient collaboration.To address this,we propose context-aware relational agent learning(CORAL),a novel multi-agent deep reinforcement learning framework.CORAL synergistically integrates two modules:(1)a novelty-based intrinsic reward module to drive efficient exploration and(2)an explicit relational learning module that allows agents to predict peer intentions and enhance coordination.Built on a multi-agent Actor-Critic architecture,CORAL enables agents to balance self-interest with group objectives.Comprehensive evaluations in a high-fidelity simulation show that our method significantly outperforms state-of-theart baselines like multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient(MADDPG)and monotonic value function factorisation for deep multi-agent reinforcement learning(QMIX)in path planning efficiency,collision avoidance,and scalability.展开更多
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China underscores economic cooperation and strategic stability amid global uncertainties.U.K.Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China in January marks a significant...British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China underscores economic cooperation and strategic stability amid global uncertainties.U.K.Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China in January marks a significant shift of Britain toward a more pragmatic and stability-oriented approach in Sino-British relations.After years of political tensions and limited high-level engagement,this trip underscores London’s intent to rebuild ties based on mutual economic and strategic interests.展开更多
Vaginal delivery is a fascinating physiological process,but also a high-risk process.Up to 85%–90%of vaginal deliveries lead to perineal trauma,with nearly 11%of severe perineal tearing.It is a common occurrence,espe...Vaginal delivery is a fascinating physiological process,but also a high-risk process.Up to 85%–90%of vaginal deliveries lead to perineal trauma,with nearly 11%of severe perineal tearing.It is a common occurrence,especially for first-time mothers.Computational childbirth plays an essential role in the prediction and prevention of these traumas,but fast personalization of the pelvis and floor muscles is challenging due to their anatomical complexity.This study introduces a novel shape-prediction-based personalization of the pelvis and floor muscles for perineal tearing management and childbirth simulation.300 subjects were selected from public Computed Tomography(CT)databases.The pelvic bone nmjmeshes were generated using a coarse-to-fine non-rigid mesh alignment procedure.The floor muscle meshes were personalized using the bone mesh deformation information.A feature-to-pelvic structure reconstruction pipeline was proposed,incorporating various strategies.Ten-fold cross-validation helped determine the optimal reconstruction strategy,regression method,and feature sizes.The mesh-to-mesh distance metric was employed for evaluating.The statistical shape relation-based strategy,coupled with multi-output ridge regression,was the optimal approach for pelvic structure reconstruction.With a feature set ranging from 3 to 38,the mean errors were 2.672 to 1.613 mm,and 3.237 to 1.415 mm in muscle attachment regions.The best-and worst-case predictions had errors of 1.227±0.959 mm and 2.900±2.309 mm,respectively.This study provides a novel approach to achieving fast personalized childbirth modeling and simulation for perineal tearing management.展开更多
Background: This study focuses on the fabrication and optimization of Ti6Al4V alloy latticestructures produced by the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process. Such structures areincreasingly used in biomedical implants ...Background: This study focuses on the fabrication and optimization of Ti6Al4V alloy latticestructures produced by the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process. Such structures areincreasingly used in biomedical implants due to their potential to match the mechanicalproperties of human bone. Key features influencing their performance include porosity ratio,surface roughness, elastic modulus, and yield strength. Achieving a balance between theseparameters is essential for ensuring both mechanical integrity and biological compatibility.Methods: The Taguchi method integrated with Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) wasemployed to optimize the SLM process parameters—laser power (160-240 J), scanningspeed (1000-1500 mm/min), and hatch spacing (0.06-0.12 mm). The optimization aimed toproduce lattice structures with properties closely resembling human bone. Experimentaltrials were conducted to evaluate the effects of these parameters on porosity, surfaceroughness, elastic modulus, and yield strength, followed by statistical and relational analysisto determine the optimal configuration. Results: The results revealed that higher scanningspeed, wider hatch spacing, and lower laser power increased the porosity ratio compared toCAD models. A strong inverse relationship was observed between porosity and both yieldstrength and elastic modulus. Increasing laser power substantially reduced surfaceroughness. Through Taguchi-GRA optimization, the optimal parameter combination wasdetermined as laser power of 240 J, scanning speed of 1250 mm/min, and hatch spacing of0.06 mm. Under these conditions, the obtained values were: modulus of elasticity (0°) = 20GPa, modulus of elasticity (90°) = 18.874 GPa, yield strength (0°) = 265 MPa, yieldstrength (90°) = 260 MPa, porosity = 48.565%, and surface roughness = 6.223 μm.Conclusion: The optimized SLM parameters successfully produced Ti6Al4V latticestructures with mechanical and morphological characteristics compatible with human bone.The study highlights the critical balance between process parameters and structuralfeatures, providing a systematic approach for tailoring lattice structures for biomedicalapplications through Taguchi and GRA-based optimization.展开更多
The enthalpies of vaporization for the series of pyridinium-based ionic liquids with bis（trifluoromethylsulfonyl）imide anion [CnPy][NTfz] （n = 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6） have been determined with the quartz crystal microb...The enthalpies of vaporization for the series of pyridinium-based ionic liquids with bis（trifluoromethylsulfonyl）imide anion [CnPy][NTfz] （n = 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6） have been determined with the quartz crystal microbalance technique combined with the Langmuir evaporation. The linear dependence of vaporization enthalpies on the chain length has been revealed. New approach based on volumetric, surface tension, and speed of sound measurements has been developed for estimation of heat capacity differences between gas and liquid phase, which were required for adjustment of measured vaporization enthalpies to the ref- erence temperature 298 K.展开更多
文摘An oil-in-water (O/W) solvent evaporation method was used to prepare biodegradable microspheresbased on poly(D,L-lactic acid) (PLA). Nifedipine, a hydrophobic drug, was chosen as a model molecule in the studyof drug entrapment and release. Effect of preparation conditions on the size, morphology, drug loading, and releaseprofiles of micropheres was investigated. Based on in vitro release experimental findings, a diffusion/dissolutionmodel was presented for quantitative description of the resulting release behaviors and drug release kinetics fromPLA microspheres analyzed. The mathematical models were used to predict the effect of microstructure on theresulting drug release. It provided an approach to determine the suitable structure parameters for microspheres toachieve desired drug release behaviors.
基金Projects(20775010,21075011) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2008AA05Z405) supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China+2 种基金Project(09JJ3016) supported by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(09C066) supported by Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,ChinaProject(2010CL01) supported by the Foundation of Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation,China
文摘A novel quantitative structure-property relationship （QSPR） model for estimating the solution surface tension of 92 organic compounds at 20℃ was developed based on newly introduced atom-type topological indices. The data set contained non-polar and polar liquids, and saturated and unsaturated compounds. The regression analysis shows that excellent result is obtained with multiple linear regression. The predictive power of the proposed model was discussed using the leave-one-out （LOO） cross-validated （CV） method. The correlation coefficient （R） and the leave-one-out cross-validation correlation coefficient （Rcv） of multiple linear regression model are 0.991 4 and 0.991 3, respectively. The new model gives the average absolute relative deviation of 1.81% for 92 substances. The result demonstrates that novel topological indices based on the equilibrium electro-negativity of atom and the relative bond length are useful model parameters for QSPR analysis of compounds.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(to grant No.29903006 and 29973023)the Visiting Scholar Foundation of Key Laboratory in University of China for their financial support
文摘A quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) study has been made for the prediction of the surface tension of nonionic surfactants in aqueous solution. The regressed model includes a topological descriptor, the Kier & Hall index of zero order (KH0) of the hydrophobic segment of surfactant and a quantum chemical one, the heat of formation (fHD) of surfactant molecules. The established general QSPR between the surface tension and the descriptors produces a correlation coefficient of multiple determination, 2r=0.9877, for 30 studied nonionic surfactants.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.22125101).
文摘The ring-opening polymerization of heterocyclic monomers and the reversed ring-closing depolymerization of corresponding polymers with neutral thermodynamics are broadly explored to establish a circular economy of next-generation plastics.Polythioesters(PTEs),analogues of polyesters,are emerging materials for this purpose due to their high refractive index,high crystallinity,dynamic property and responsiveness.In this work,we synthesize and polymerize a series of D-penicillamine-derivedβ-thiolactones(NRPenTL)with varied side chain alkyl groups,and study the structure-property relationship of the resulting polymers.The obtained PTEs exhibit tunable glass transition temperature in a wide range of 130–50℃,and melting temperature of 90–105℃.In addition,copolymerizations of monomers with different side chains are effective in modulating material properties.The obtained homo and copolymers can be fully depolymerized to recycle monomers.This work provides a robust molecular platform and detailed structure-property relationship of PTEs with potential of achieving sustainable plastics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51871104)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.2019kfy RCPY074)。
文摘As the scaling down of semiconductor devices, it would be necessary to discover the structure-property relationship of semiconductor nanomaterials at nanometer scale. In this review, the quantitative characterization technique off-axis electron holography is introduced in details, followed by its applications in various semiconductor nanomaterials including group IV, compound and two-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures in static states as well as under various stimuli. The advantages and disadvantages of off-axis electron holography in material analysis are discussed, the challenges facing in-situ electron holographic study of semiconductor devices at working conditions are presented, and all the possible influencing factors need to be considered to achieve the final goal of fulfilling quantitative characterization of the structure-property relationship of semiconductor devices at their working conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,No.22065031)the Key R&D Program of Gansu Province(No.21YF5GA066)+4 种基金Gansu Province College Industry Support Plan Project(No.2022CYZC-18)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(Nos.2020-0405-JCC-630,20JR10RA088)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.31920190041,31920200002,31920190018,31920190013)Young Doctor Foundation of Gansu Province(No.2021QB-148)The Science and Technology Project Funded by Social Capital in Longnan City of Gansu Province(No.2021-SZ-01)。
文摘In recent twenty years,aggregation-induced emission(AIE),due to its excellent application prospect,has aroused widespread interests.The development of novel and easy to make AIE luminogens(AIEgens)is an attractive subject.For this purpose,it is very important to study the structure-property relationship of AIEgens.Because azine derivatives are easy to synthesis and some of them have nice AIE properties,herein,a series of azine derivatives(ADs)were employed as models to study the influence of different functional groups,electronic effects and structures on the AIE properties of azine derivatives.The AIE mechanism were studied by single crystal analysis,density functional theory(DFT)calculations and so on.The results indicated that the o-hydroxyl aryl substituted azine compounds could show good AIE properties.Meanwhile,the AIE properties of o-hydroxyl aryl substituted azine compounds were also influenced by the electronic effects of the aryl groups in the azine compounds.The o-hydroxyl groups could form intramolecular hydrogen bond with imine group,which play key role to restrict the intramolecular rotation of the aryl groups and act as base stone for the AIE process of this kind compounds.The HOMO-LUMO energy gaps of o-hydroxyl substituted azine are smaller than other homologous compounds,which is agree with the proposed AIE mechanism.Finally,thanks to the AIE properties,the o-hydroxy-substituted azines could be used as efficient Al^(3+)and Cu^(2+)fluorescent chemosensors in different conditions.In addition,test strips based on AD10 has been prepared,which can conveniently detect Cu^(2+)in industrial wastewater.This research supplied a way for the design of novel easy to make AIEgens through simple azine derivatives.
文摘X-ray crystal structures of 2,2',3,3'-and 3, 3',4,4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (2,2',3,3'- and 3,3',4,4'-BPDA) were determined. The dianhydride isomers have different symmetry caused by difference in two anhydride group positions and the dihedral angles between the two phenyl rings are 62.9°for 2,2',3,3',-BPDA and 0°for 3,3',4,4'-BPDA respectively. The polyimides from 2,2',3,3'-BPDA exhibit enhanced solubility, higher thermal stability, and higher glasstransition temperature (Tg) compared with those from 3,3',4,4'-BPDA.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22325605,U21A20296,22076185,22406185)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2024J08105)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB1170000)。
文摘Efficient removal of^(137)Cs and^(90)Sr from radioactive waste liquids is challenging due to their strong radioactivity,solubility,and mobility.Herein,the efficient Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+)capture has been achieved by layered thioniobates and thiotantalate with radiation resistance,namely K_(0.36)NbS_(2)·0.54H_(2)O(K-NbS_(2)),Rb_(0.36)NbS_(2)·0.54H_(2)O(Rb-NbS_(2)),and K_(0.33)TaS_(2)·0.75H_2O(K-TaS_(2)).In particular,K-NbS_(2)exhibits high adsorption capacities,fast kinetics,and fantastic p H durability.K-NbS_(2)is an unprecedented scavenger for selective Sr^(2+)capture in acidic solutions containing excess Na^(+)/Mg^(2+)ions.They show successful cleanup for acidic^(90)Sr-liquid-waste generated during industrial production.Importantly,the removal mechanism is revealed as the ion exchange between Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+)and interlayer K^(+)in thioniobates and thiotantalate due to their appropriate interlayer distances,flexible and adjustable frameworks,and strong affinity of soft basic S^(2-)for Cs^(+)/Sr^(2+).Further,the structure-property relationship study indicates that there is an inverted U-curve rule for the relationship between interlayer distances of layered metal sulfides and ion exchange performance.The rule combined with the factors affecting interlayer distance can be used to direct the structural design and predict properties for the specific recognition and separation of radionuclides.This is a pioneering work on the development of thioniobates/thiotantalate ion exchangers with a deep insight into structure-property relationship for radionuclide remediation.
基金support of the Shanghai Young Outstanding Academic Leaders Plan(Overseas)the Shanghai Pujiang Program(23PJ1409300)+2 种基金the National key research and development program(2023YFB250400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52271222)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipal(23DZ1202500 and 21010503100).
文摘Spinels have been widely concerned as a promising class of electrocatalysts due to their appealing catalytic properties and the tunability of their compositions and structures.Ligand field theory(LFT),which describes the origins and the consequences of metal-ligand interactions,offers crucial insights for the design of spinel-type electrocatalysts.In this review,we timely summarize the research progress of spinel electrocatalysts that leverage LFT for structure-property insights,providing a pioneering perspective in this field.This review explores how LFT plays a pivotal role in optimizing the electrocatalytic properties of spinels.It covers important aspects such as identifying the origin of the catalytic properties,tuning the number of active sites,manipulating the eg-filling and the spin state of metal cations,and modulating the 2p band of ligands.We anticipate that this review will provide valuable theoretical guidance and inspire creative spinel designs that excel in electrocatalytic applications.
基金the Science and Engineering Re-search Board(SERB),India for providing the financial assistance to support this work(Project No.SRG/2020/002449).
文摘Since antiquity,humans have been involved in designing materials through alloying strategies to meet the ever-growing technological demands.In 2004,this endeavor witnessed a significant breakthrough with the discovery of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)comprising multi-principal elements.Owing to the four“core-effects”,these alloys exhibit exceptional properties including better structural stability,high strength and ductility,improved fatigue/fracture toughness,high corrosion and oxidation resistance,superconductiv-ity,magnetic properties,and good thermal properties.Different synthesis routes have been designed and used to meet the properties of interest for particular applications with varying dimensions.How-ever,HEAs are providing new opportunities and challenges for computational modelling of the complex structure-property correlations and in predictions of phase stability necessary for optimum performance of the alloy.Several attempts have been made to understand these alloys by empirical and computa-tional models,and data-driven approaches to accelerate the materials discovery with a desired set of properties.The present review discusses advances and inferences from simulations and models spanning multiple length and time scales explaining a comprehensive set of structure-properties relations.Addi-tionally,the role of machine learning approaches is also reviewed,underscoring the transformative role of computational modelling in unravelling the multifaceted properties and applications of HEAs,and the scope for future efforts in this direction.
文摘On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos,I wish to express,on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Lao People's Democratic Republic,our sincere gratitude and highest respect to all friends and personages from various sectors in both countries who have long cared about and supported the development of our bilateral relations.
基金supported by the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation under Grant Nos.(41975181,42325503,42375197,42575207,42205090)Y.LIU is supported by the U.S.Department of Energy’s Atmospheric System Research(ASR)program.
文摘The relative dispersion of cloud and fog droplets has significant impacts on aerosol indirect effects,radiative transfer,and microphysical processes.However,previous studies have been mostly concerned with clouds,with limited studies on fog,particularly those that examine the combined influences of all key physical processes and their roles during fog evolution.As such,this study aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation by examining the relationships between relative dispersion and other microphysical variables,as well as the underlying microphysical and dynamic processes,based on field fog campaigns in polluted and clean conditions.In polluted fog,droplet concentrations are higher,leading to smaller droplets and increased dispersion.The correlation between dispersion and droplet volume-mean radius is positive in the polluted fog,but shifts to negative in clean fog.We attribute the difference to various microphysical processes like aerosol activation,condensation,collision-coalescence,and entrainment-mixing.In polluted fog,high aerosol concentrations,low supersaturations,and strong turbulence(entrainment-mixing)provide suitable conditions for the simultaneous occurrence of droplet condensation and aerosol activation,resulting in a positive correlation between dispersion and volume-mean radius,especially during the fog formation stage.In contrast,during the mature stage in clean fog,condensation is dominant with weak aerosol activation leading to a negative correlation between relative dispersion and volume-mean radius.The collision-coalescence process is more active in the mature stage,increasing radii and leading to the negative correlation between dispersion and volume-mean radius.This result sheds new light on understanding the relative dispersion and mechanisms in fog under different aerosol backgrounds.
文摘As an ordinary Yunnan local,I never imagined becoming so closely connected to the exotic land of Laos.The luckiest event of my life was probably my choice to tick a box on a 2007 college entrance examination application form,indicating my willingness to enrollin a major other than my preference,which led me into the world of the Lao language.
文摘On the threshold of 55 years of diplomatic relations,Cyprus and China stand to gain significantly by deepening their cooperation in trade,tourism,and green technology,guided by mutual respect and shared principles.WITH a population of approximately one million,Cyprus is a small country compared to China,which is home to more than 1.4 billion people.
文摘Backgrounds:Somatization and eating-related problems in adolescents living in residential care may be shaped by the interplay of risk and protective factors,including gender,relational trauma,attachment patterns,emotional intelligence,and perceived social support.This study examined how gender,relational trauma,attachment dimensions,resilience,and emotional intelligence contribute to the presence of somatic and eating difficulties in this population.Methods:The sample included 46 adolescents(63%female;ages 12–17,Mean=14.85,Standard Deviation(SD)=1.49)residing in child protection institutions in Uruguay.Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood relational trauma(CaMir),attachment dimensions(anxiety and avoidance),resilience,emotional intelligence(adaptability and stress management),social support(MOS),and psychosocial adjustment(SENA subscales of somatization and eating problems).Using a fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis(fsQCA)approach,distinct configurations of risk and protective factors associated with elevated levels of somatization and eating problems were identified.Results:Relational trauma and attachment anxiety showed moderate associations with both somatization and eating problems(r=0.52–0.57,p<0.01),whereas stress management was negatively associated with both outcomes(r=−0.37 to−0.47,p<0.05).FsQCA revealed multiple configurations of risk and protective factors explaining 81–90%of cases,with solution consistencies ranging from 0.83 to 0.87.Results suggest that relational trauma and attachment anxiety are key risk conditions,whereas resilience,emotional regulation,and perceived social support function as protective factors.Conclusions:Findings highlight the importance of considering multifactorial patterns of vulnerability and protection rather than single predictors and underscore the need for tailored interventions that strengthen resilience and emotional skills while addressing the impact of early relational trauma.
基金supported by the STI 2030 Major Projects(No.2022ZD0208804)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62473017)。
文摘Robust cooperative unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)formation in complex 3D environments is hampered by reward sparsity and inefficient collaboration.To address this,we propose context-aware relational agent learning(CORAL),a novel multi-agent deep reinforcement learning framework.CORAL synergistically integrates two modules:(1)a novelty-based intrinsic reward module to drive efficient exploration and(2)an explicit relational learning module that allows agents to predict peer intentions and enhance coordination.Built on a multi-agent Actor-Critic architecture,CORAL enables agents to balance self-interest with group objectives.Comprehensive evaluations in a high-fidelity simulation show that our method significantly outperforms state-of-theart baselines like multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient(MADDPG)and monotonic value function factorisation for deep multi-agent reinforcement learning(QMIX)in path planning efficiency,collision avoidance,and scalability.
文摘British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China underscores economic cooperation and strategic stability amid global uncertainties.U.K.Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China in January marks a significant shift of Britain toward a more pragmatic and stability-oriented approach in Sino-British relations.After years of political tensions and limited high-level engagement,this trip underscores London’s intent to rebuild ties based on mutual economic and strategic interests.
基金funded by Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City(VNU-HCM)under grant number DS.C2025-28-06.
文摘Vaginal delivery is a fascinating physiological process,but also a high-risk process.Up to 85%–90%of vaginal deliveries lead to perineal trauma,with nearly 11%of severe perineal tearing.It is a common occurrence,especially for first-time mothers.Computational childbirth plays an essential role in the prediction and prevention of these traumas,but fast personalization of the pelvis and floor muscles is challenging due to their anatomical complexity.This study introduces a novel shape-prediction-based personalization of the pelvis and floor muscles for perineal tearing management and childbirth simulation.300 subjects were selected from public Computed Tomography(CT)databases.The pelvic bone nmjmeshes were generated using a coarse-to-fine non-rigid mesh alignment procedure.The floor muscle meshes were personalized using the bone mesh deformation information.A feature-to-pelvic structure reconstruction pipeline was proposed,incorporating various strategies.Ten-fold cross-validation helped determine the optimal reconstruction strategy,regression method,and feature sizes.The mesh-to-mesh distance metric was employed for evaluating.The statistical shape relation-based strategy,coupled with multi-output ridge regression,was the optimal approach for pelvic structure reconstruction.With a feature set ranging from 3 to 38,the mean errors were 2.672 to 1.613 mm,and 3.237 to 1.415 mm in muscle attachment regions.The best-and worst-case predictions had errors of 1.227±0.959 mm and 2.900±2.309 mm,respectively.This study provides a novel approach to achieving fast personalized childbirth modeling and simulation for perineal tearing management.
文摘Background: This study focuses on the fabrication and optimization of Ti6Al4V alloy latticestructures produced by the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process. Such structures areincreasingly used in biomedical implants due to their potential to match the mechanicalproperties of human bone. Key features influencing their performance include porosity ratio,surface roughness, elastic modulus, and yield strength. Achieving a balance between theseparameters is essential for ensuring both mechanical integrity and biological compatibility.Methods: The Taguchi method integrated with Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) wasemployed to optimize the SLM process parameters—laser power (160-240 J), scanningspeed (1000-1500 mm/min), and hatch spacing (0.06-0.12 mm). The optimization aimed toproduce lattice structures with properties closely resembling human bone. Experimentaltrials were conducted to evaluate the effects of these parameters on porosity, surfaceroughness, elastic modulus, and yield strength, followed by statistical and relational analysisto determine the optimal configuration. Results: The results revealed that higher scanningspeed, wider hatch spacing, and lower laser power increased the porosity ratio compared toCAD models. A strong inverse relationship was observed between porosity and both yieldstrength and elastic modulus. Increasing laser power substantially reduced surfaceroughness. Through Taguchi-GRA optimization, the optimal parameter combination wasdetermined as laser power of 240 J, scanning speed of 1250 mm/min, and hatch spacing of0.06 mm. Under these conditions, the obtained values were: modulus of elasticity (0°) = 20GPa, modulus of elasticity (90°) = 18.874 GPa, yield strength (0°) = 265 MPa, yieldstrength (90°) = 260 MPa, porosity = 48.565%, and surface roughness = 6.223 μm.Conclusion: The optimized SLM parameters successfully produced Ti6Al4V latticestructures with mechanical and morphological characteristics compatible with human bone.The study highlights the critical balance between process parameters and structuralfeatures, providing a systematic approach for tailoring lattice structures for biomedicalapplications through Taguchi and GRA-based optimization.
基金supported by the German Science Foundation (DFG) in frame of the priority program SPP 1191 "Ionic Liquids" (VE 265/5-3)
文摘The enthalpies of vaporization for the series of pyridinium-based ionic liquids with bis（trifluoromethylsulfonyl）imide anion [CnPy][NTfz] （n = 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6） have been determined with the quartz crystal microbalance technique combined with the Langmuir evaporation. The linear dependence of vaporization enthalpies on the chain length has been revealed. New approach based on volumetric, surface tension, and speed of sound measurements has been developed for estimation of heat capacity differences between gas and liquid phase, which were required for adjustment of measured vaporization enthalpies to the ref- erence temperature 298 K.
