In this paper,we present a novel approach to study the electrical properties of intact rock by combining impedance and vector network analyzer measurements in the frequency range from 5 Hz to 3 GHz.For the firsttime,t...In this paper,we present a novel approach to study the electrical properties of intact rock by combining impedance and vector network analyzer measurements in the frequency range from 5 Hz to 3 GHz.For the firsttime,this study enables electrical characterization of the exact same rock sample over nine orders of magnitude in frequency range,utilizing a coaxial cell apparatus with specificallyprepared rock samples.Three types of rocks(basalt,sandstone and granite)with low to intermediate porosity(12.24%,16.9%and 7.49%,respectively)were characterized at varying saturation levels.The relaxation behavior of the samples was quantifiedusing an advanced phenomenological model incorporating both the dielectric constant and electrical conductivity in the form of Debye and Cole-Cole representations.Across the frequency range,three distinct relaxation processes were identified:a high-frequency water process and two interfacial processes related to interactions between the aqueous pore solution and mineral particles(membrane relaxation and Maxwell-Wagner effects).Additionally,an apparent direct current conductivity was observed.This comprehensive broadband analysis represents a further step toward the in situ characterization of rocks using electromagnetic fieldmeasurement methods and demonstrates advancements in both methodology and understanding of rock properties compared to existing studies.展开更多
Organic molecule passivation of perovskite surfaces has emerged as a promising strategy for efficient and durable perovskite solar cells(PSCs).While many materials have been reported,the optimization of molecular stru...Organic molecule passivation of perovskite surfaces has emerged as a promising strategy for efficient and durable perovskite solar cells(PSCs).While many materials have been reported,the optimization of molecular structure for the best passivation effect remains of significant interest but lacks sufficient study.In this work,we designed and synthesized three novel donor–acceptor-donor(D-A-D)type conjugated organic small molecules with varying alkyl chain lengths to regulate the interface between perovskite and Spiro-OMeTAD.Among them,the OSIT molecule,which features an n-octyl side chain of optimal length,demonstrated a balanced interfacial contact and interaction with the perovskite surface.Beyond the passivation effect of the electron-rich C=O group on undercoordinated Pb2+defects,OSIT optimizes energy level alignment and improves charge extraction by acting as an efficient hole transport channel.As a result,PSCs with OSIT interfacial layer achieved an exceptional efficiency of 25.48%and a high open-circuit voltage of 1.18 V.Furthermore,the durability of unencapsulated devices was significantly enhanced under various environmental conditions,maintaining 93.7%of their initial efficiency after 1000 h of maximum power point tracking in a nitrogen atmosphere.This study provides valuable insights into the rational design of D-A-D type materials for effective interface modification in PSCs.展开更多
To investigate the outcome of flexible endoscopic myotomy performed with the Hook knife in patients with symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD). METHODSAll consecutive patients treated for ZD at our institution betwe...To investigate the outcome of flexible endoscopic myotomy performed with the Hook knife in patients with symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD). METHODSAll consecutive patients treated for ZD at our institution between 7/2012 and 12/2016 were included. The flexible endoscopic soft diverticuloscope-assisted technique with endoclips placement and Hook knife myotomy were performed in all patients. Here we report a retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Demographics, dysphagia score (Dakkak and Bennett), associated symptoms and adverse events were collected pre-procedure, at 2 and 6 mo post-procedure, and at the end of the follow-up period. Clinical success was defined as at least 1-point improvement in dysphagia score and a residual dysphagia score ≤ 1, with no need for reintervention. Dysphagia scores were compared before treatment and at end-of-follow-up using the Wilcoxon test. RESULTSTwenty-four patients were included. Mean size of ZD was 3.0 cm (range 2-8 cm). Mean number of sessions was 1.17/patient (range 1-3 sessions). Overall clinical success was 91.7%. Two adverse events (8.3%) occurred, and both were managed conservatively. No bleeding or perforation was reported. Mild pain was reported by 9 patients (37.5%). Median hospital stay was 1 d (range 1-6). Median follow-up was 19.5 mo (range 6-53). Mean ± SD dysphagia score was 2.25 ± 0.89 before treatment and decreased to 0.41 ± 0.92 at end-of-follow-up (P < 0.001). Regurgitation and cough dropped from 91.7% and 50% to 12.5% and 0% at the end of follow-up, respectively. Recurrence was observed in 3 patients, and all 3 were symptom-free after one more session. CONCLUSIONThe Hook knife, used in the soft diverticuloscope-assisted technique setting, is efficient and safe for treatment of ZD.展开更多
Piezoelectric materials with unique properties are hugely appealing for high sensitivity sensors and ultrasonic transducers.Here,Pb(Ni_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_(3)-Pb(Yb_(1/2)Nb_(1/2))O_(3)-PbTiO_(3)piezoelectric system was de...Piezoelectric materials with unique properties are hugely appealing for high sensitivity sensors and ultrasonic transducers.Here,Pb(Ni_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_(3)-Pb(Yb_(1/2)Nb_(1/2))O_(3)-PbTiO_(3)piezoelectric system was designed and investigated in detail.The optimized piezoelectric response(d_(33)=826 pC/N,d_(33)∗=1017 pm/V)together with good temperature stability and negligible performance degradation up to 10^(6) cycles was achieved in 0.58PNN-0.10PYN-0.32PT composition.Rayleigh analysis revealed the amplification of intrinsic and extrinsic contributions in MPB region due to more spontaneous polarization orientations and an increase in chemical disorder of system after the introduction of PYN.The origin of high piezoelectric response was investigated through the combination of scanning electron microscopy and piezoresponse force microscopy.The diversity of B-site cations was shown to enhance local structural heterogeneity,weaken long-range ferroelectric ordered domains,and lower free energy barrier via the formation of nanodomain configuration that promoted polarization rotation,thereby improving piezoelectric properties of the material.Therefore,it is suggested that increasing the diversity of B-site cations is an effective strategy for achieving outstanding piezoelectric performance.展开更多
Understanding the variation of lags with respect to the X-ray flux is important to explore the geometry of the inner region of the accretion disk in AGNs.We performed frequency-lag,energy–lag and spectral studies for...Understanding the variation of lags with respect to the X-ray flux is important to explore the geometry of the inner region of the accretion disk in AGNs.We performed frequency-lag,energy–lag and spectral studies for two sets of observations,in order to investigate the variations in lags with respect to X-ray flux in the AGN source Mrk 704 using the XMM-Newton observatory.We divided one of the light curves into two sections which were noticed to exhibit a flux variation.The frequency-lag spectra in different energy domains revealed that reverberation(soft)lags varied along with the flux.For the first time,we show that the blurred reflection model can consistently explain the soft excess observed in the X-ray spectra for this source.The fluxes of soft(i.e.,reflection)and hard components were noted to vary by~18%and~9%respectively,across the sections.The soft lag amplitude was found to be larger at the high flux state than the amplitude at the low flux state.Most importantly,we found that both frequency-lag and energy–lag spectra do not display significant variation between two observational data sets despite a flux variation of 43%.This phenomenon cannot be explained by the reflection model because the soft lag amplitudes must be larger in the high flux state.The probable scenario is that,in the low flux state,the obscuring cloud delays the reflected soft photons which increases the soft lag amplitude.展开更多
During the next 10 years Brazil's agricultural area will expand to meet increased domestic and worldwide demand for food,fuel,and fiber.Present choices regarding land use will determine to what degree this expansi...During the next 10 years Brazil's agricultural area will expand to meet increased domestic and worldwide demand for food,fuel,and fiber.Present choices regarding land use will determine to what degree this expansion will have adverse effects that include soil erosion,reservoir siltation,water quality problems,loss of biodiversity and social conflict,especially around indigenous reservations.This paper presents an up-to-date inventory of soil erosion in Brazil caused by crop and livestock activities and provides estimates based on three different hypothetical land-use scenarios to accommodate the expansion of Brazilian agricultural activity by 2020:Scenario 1-expansion of cropping into areas of natural vegetation,without adoption of conservation practices;Scenario 2-expansion of cropping into areas of degraded pasture,without adoption of conservation practices;Scenario 3-expansion of cropping into areas of degraded pasture,together with conservation practices in 100%of the expanded area.The worst-case scenario involves expansion of agriculture into areas of native vegetation in the Brazilian Savannah(Cerrado)and Brazilian rainforest(Amazon)biomes,and could increase total soil erosion in Brazil(currently about 800 million metric tons a year)by as much as 20%.In the best-case scenar-io,crop expansion under a conservation agriculture model would utilize currently degraded pasture,especially in the Savannah(circa 40 million hectares),reducing soil erosion in Brazil by around 20%.For this to occur,however,a national soil and water conservation policy needs to be implemented in Brazil to support a sustainable model of agriculture in which the environment can be preserved as much as possible.展开更多
文摘In this paper,we present a novel approach to study the electrical properties of intact rock by combining impedance and vector network analyzer measurements in the frequency range from 5 Hz to 3 GHz.For the firsttime,this study enables electrical characterization of the exact same rock sample over nine orders of magnitude in frequency range,utilizing a coaxial cell apparatus with specificallyprepared rock samples.Three types of rocks(basalt,sandstone and granite)with low to intermediate porosity(12.24%,16.9%and 7.49%,respectively)were characterized at varying saturation levels.The relaxation behavior of the samples was quantifiedusing an advanced phenomenological model incorporating both the dielectric constant and electrical conductivity in the form of Debye and Cole-Cole representations.Across the frequency range,three distinct relaxation processes were identified:a high-frequency water process and two interfacial processes related to interactions between the aqueous pore solution and mineral particles(membrane relaxation and Maxwell-Wagner effects).Additionally,an apparent direct current conductivity was observed.This comprehensive broadband analysis represents a further step toward the in situ characterization of rocks using electromagnetic fieldmeasurement methods and demonstrates advancements in both methodology and understanding of rock properties compared to existing studies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22179053,22279046)Natural Science Excellent Youth Foundation of Jiangsu Provincial(BK20220112)+1 种基金Special Foundation for Carbon Peak Carbon Neutralization Technology Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(BE2022026-2)JSPS KAKENHI(20K15385,20H02817,and 24H00486)。
文摘Organic molecule passivation of perovskite surfaces has emerged as a promising strategy for efficient and durable perovskite solar cells(PSCs).While many materials have been reported,the optimization of molecular structure for the best passivation effect remains of significant interest but lacks sufficient study.In this work,we designed and synthesized three novel donor–acceptor-donor(D-A-D)type conjugated organic small molecules with varying alkyl chain lengths to regulate the interface between perovskite and Spiro-OMeTAD.Among them,the OSIT molecule,which features an n-octyl side chain of optimal length,demonstrated a balanced interfacial contact and interaction with the perovskite surface.Beyond the passivation effect of the electron-rich C=O group on undercoordinated Pb2+defects,OSIT optimizes energy level alignment and improves charge extraction by acting as an efficient hole transport channel.As a result,PSCs with OSIT interfacial layer achieved an exceptional efficiency of 25.48%and a high open-circuit voltage of 1.18 V.Furthermore,the durability of unencapsulated devices was significantly enhanced under various environmental conditions,maintaining 93.7%of their initial efficiency after 1000 h of maximum power point tracking in a nitrogen atmosphere.This study provides valuable insights into the rational design of D-A-D type materials for effective interface modification in PSCs.
文摘To investigate the outcome of flexible endoscopic myotomy performed with the Hook knife in patients with symptomatic Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD). METHODSAll consecutive patients treated for ZD at our institution between 7/2012 and 12/2016 were included. The flexible endoscopic soft diverticuloscope-assisted technique with endoclips placement and Hook knife myotomy were performed in all patients. Here we report a retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Demographics, dysphagia score (Dakkak and Bennett), associated symptoms and adverse events were collected pre-procedure, at 2 and 6 mo post-procedure, and at the end of the follow-up period. Clinical success was defined as at least 1-point improvement in dysphagia score and a residual dysphagia score ≤ 1, with no need for reintervention. Dysphagia scores were compared before treatment and at end-of-follow-up using the Wilcoxon test. RESULTSTwenty-four patients were included. Mean size of ZD was 3.0 cm (range 2-8 cm). Mean number of sessions was 1.17/patient (range 1-3 sessions). Overall clinical success was 91.7%. Two adverse events (8.3%) occurred, and both were managed conservatively. No bleeding or perforation was reported. Mild pain was reported by 9 patients (37.5%). Median hospital stay was 1 d (range 1-6). Median follow-up was 19.5 mo (range 6-53). Mean ± SD dysphagia score was 2.25 ± 0.89 before treatment and decreased to 0.41 ± 0.92 at end-of-follow-up (P < 0.001). Regurgitation and cough dropped from 91.7% and 50% to 12.5% and 0% at the end of follow-up, respectively. Recurrence was observed in 3 patients, and all 3 were symptom-free after one more session. CONCLUSIONThe Hook knife, used in the soft diverticuloscope-assisted technique setting, is efficient and safe for treatment of ZD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173227)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(No.2022GY-184)the Innovation Fund of Xidian University,and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.ZYTS23083).
文摘Piezoelectric materials with unique properties are hugely appealing for high sensitivity sensors and ultrasonic transducers.Here,Pb(Ni_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_(3)-Pb(Yb_(1/2)Nb_(1/2))O_(3)-PbTiO_(3)piezoelectric system was designed and investigated in detail.The optimized piezoelectric response(d_(33)=826 pC/N,d_(33)∗=1017 pm/V)together with good temperature stability and negligible performance degradation up to 10^(6) cycles was achieved in 0.58PNN-0.10PYN-0.32PT composition.Rayleigh analysis revealed the amplification of intrinsic and extrinsic contributions in MPB region due to more spontaneous polarization orientations and an increase in chemical disorder of system after the introduction of PYN.The origin of high piezoelectric response was investigated through the combination of scanning electron microscopy and piezoresponse force microscopy.The diversity of B-site cations was shown to enhance local structural heterogeneity,weaken long-range ferroelectric ordered domains,and lower free energy barrier via the formation of nanodomain configuration that promoted polarization rotation,thereby improving piezoelectric properties of the material.Therefore,it is suggested that increasing the diversity of B-site cations is an effective strategy for achieving outstanding piezoelectric performance.
基金K.S.acknowledges the financial support from the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO),Government of India。
文摘Understanding the variation of lags with respect to the X-ray flux is important to explore the geometry of the inner region of the accretion disk in AGNs.We performed frequency-lag,energy–lag and spectral studies for two sets of observations,in order to investigate the variations in lags with respect to X-ray flux in the AGN source Mrk 704 using the XMM-Newton observatory.We divided one of the light curves into two sections which were noticed to exhibit a flux variation.The frequency-lag spectra in different energy domains revealed that reverberation(soft)lags varied along with the flux.For the first time,we show that the blurred reflection model can consistently explain the soft excess observed in the X-ray spectra for this source.The fluxes of soft(i.e.,reflection)and hard components were noted to vary by~18%and~9%respectively,across the sections.The soft lag amplitude was found to be larger at the high flux state than the amplitude at the low flux state.Most importantly,we found that both frequency-lag and energy–lag spectra do not display significant variation between two observational data sets despite a flux variation of 43%.This phenomenon cannot be explained by the reflection model because the soft lag amplitudes must be larger in the high flux state.The probable scenario is that,in the low flux state,the obscuring cloud delays the reflected soft photons which increases the soft lag amplitude.
文摘During the next 10 years Brazil's agricultural area will expand to meet increased domestic and worldwide demand for food,fuel,and fiber.Present choices regarding land use will determine to what degree this expansion will have adverse effects that include soil erosion,reservoir siltation,water quality problems,loss of biodiversity and social conflict,especially around indigenous reservations.This paper presents an up-to-date inventory of soil erosion in Brazil caused by crop and livestock activities and provides estimates based on three different hypothetical land-use scenarios to accommodate the expansion of Brazilian agricultural activity by 2020:Scenario 1-expansion of cropping into areas of natural vegetation,without adoption of conservation practices;Scenario 2-expansion of cropping into areas of degraded pasture,without adoption of conservation practices;Scenario 3-expansion of cropping into areas of degraded pasture,together with conservation practices in 100%of the expanded area.The worst-case scenario involves expansion of agriculture into areas of native vegetation in the Brazilian Savannah(Cerrado)and Brazilian rainforest(Amazon)biomes,and could increase total soil erosion in Brazil(currently about 800 million metric tons a year)by as much as 20%.In the best-case scenar-io,crop expansion under a conservation agriculture model would utilize currently degraded pasture,especially in the Savannah(circa 40 million hectares),reducing soil erosion in Brazil by around 20%.For this to occur,however,a national soil and water conservation policy needs to be implemented in Brazil to support a sustainable model of agriculture in which the environment can be preserved as much as possible.
