Lacustrine groundwater discharge(LGD)plays an important role in water resources management.Previous studies have focused on LGD process in a single lake,but the differences in LGD process within the same region have n...Lacustrine groundwater discharge(LGD)plays an important role in water resources management.Previous studies have focused on LGD process in a single lake,but the differences in LGD process within the same region have not been thoroughly investigated.In this study,multiple tracers(hydrochemistry,𝛿D,𝛿18O and 222Rn)were used to compare mechanisms of LGD in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake in Inner Mongoli1,Northwest China.The hydrochemical types showed a trend from groundwater to lake water,indicating a hydraulic connection between them.In addition,the𝛿D and𝛿18O values of sediment pore water were between the groundwater and lake water,indicating the LGD processes.The radon mass balance model was used to estimate the average groundwater discharge rates of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake,which were 2.79 mm/day and 3.02 mm/day,respectively.The total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),and fluoride inputs associated with LGD in Daihai Lake accounted for 97.52%,96.59%,and 95.84%of the total inputs,respectively.In contrast,TN,TP and fluoride inputs in Ulansuhai Lake were 53.56%,40.98%,and 36.25%,respectively.This indicates that the pollutant inputs associated with LGD posed a potential threat to the ecological stability of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake.By comparison,the differences of LGD process and associated pollutant flux were controlled by hydrogeological conditions,lakebed permeability and human activities.This study provides a reference for water resources management in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake basins while improving the understanding of LGD in the Yellow River basin.展开更多
Migratory birds undertake regular seasonal movements between breeding and non-breeding grounds each year,often spanning intercontinental distances.Several migratory waterbirds are declining globally,owing to multiple ...Migratory birds undertake regular seasonal movements between breeding and non-breeding grounds each year,often spanning intercontinental distances.Several migratory waterbirds are declining globally,owing to multiple threats from parts of annual migration.Therefore,understanding the spatial distribution and conservation challenges of migratory waterbirds is critical for effective flyway-scale conservation.In this study,we compiled a comprehensive dataset of 199 migratory waterbird species,mapped seasonal distribution,and identified population trends and threats along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and Central Asian Flyway.Species richness exhibited latitudinal gradients along the two flyways,peaking at approximately 60°N in the breeding season and15°N in the non-breeding season.Migration distance and geographic spread significantly varied among orders.More than half of the waterbird species(50.75%)showed decreasing population trends;however,no significant difference in the proportion of population decline was noticed across flyways or orders.A total of 31 species(15.58%)were listed as threatened,most of which were concentrated in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and primarily affected by the use of biological resources,pollution,and agricultural expansion.Overall,this study provides a comparative assessment of migratory waterbirds in Asian flyways.Our findings highlight the importance of multinational conservation efforts targeting key breeding and non-breeding regions,specifically for threatened species,and underscore the need for coordinated strategies to mitigate multiple,overlapping threats across flyways.These further emphasize that conservation actions should prioritize transboundary habitat networks and policy integration among flyway countries to enhance the long-term resilience of migratory waterbird populations.展开更多
The authors regret that in 1.2.Instruments section of the article,when describing the principle of TiH300,the original content of“Briefly,ambient HONO was first absorbed by deionized water in a two-channel stripping ...The authors regret that in 1.2.Instruments section of the article,when describing the principle of TiH300,the original content of“Briefly,ambient HONO was first absorbed by deionized water in a two-channel stripping coil.The absorbed liquid nitrite was mixed with sulfanilamide,N-(1-naphthyl)-ethylenediamine dihydrochloride,and hydrogen chloride solution to form the azo dye derivative.”展开更多
Improving the accuracy of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds(VOCs)emission inventory is crucial for reducing atmospheric pollution and formulating control policy of air pollution.In this study,an anthropogenic s...Improving the accuracy of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds(VOCs)emission inventory is crucial for reducing atmospheric pollution and formulating control policy of air pollution.In this study,an anthropogenic speciated VOCs emission inventory was established for Central China represented by Henan Province at a 3 km×3 km spatial resolution based on the emission factormethod.The 2019 VOCs emission in Henan Provincewas 1003.5 Gg,while industrial process source(33.7%)was the highest emission source,Zhengzhou(17.9%)was the city with highest emission and April and August were the months with the more emissions.High VOCs emission regions were concentrated in downtown areas and industrial parks.Alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons were the main VOCs contribution groups.The species composition,source contribution and spatial distribution were verified and evaluated through tracer ratio method(TR),Positive Matrix Factorization Model(PMF)and remote sensing inversion(RSI).Results show that both the emission results by emission inventory(EI)(15.7 Gg)and by TRmethod(13.6 Gg)and source contribution by EI and PMF are familiar.The spatial distribution of HCHO primary emission based on RSI is basically consistent with that of HCHO emission based on EI with a R-value of 0.73.The verification results show that the VOCs emission inventory and speciated emission inventory established in this study are relatively reliable.展开更多
The community assembly rules and species coexistence have always been interested by ecologists. The community phylogenetic structure is the consequence of the interaction process between the organisms and the abiotic ...The community assembly rules and species coexistence have always been interested by ecologists. The community phylogenetic structure is the consequence of the interaction process between the organisms and the abiotic environment and has been used to explain the relative impact of abiotic and biotic factors on species co-existence. In recent years, grassland degradation and biodiversity loss have become increasingly severe on the Mongolian Plateau, while the drivers for these changes are not clearly explored, especially whether climate change is a main factor is debated in academia. In this study, we examined the phylogenetic structure of grassland communities along five transects of climate aridity on the Mongolian Plateau, and analyzed their relations with environmental factors, with the aims to understand the formation mechanism of the grassland communities and the role of climatic factors. We surveyed grassland communities at 81 sites along the five transects, and calculated their net relatedness index(NRI) at two different quadrat scales(small scale of 1 m2 and large scale of 5 m2) to characterize the community phylogenetic structure and analyze its relationship with the key 11 environmental factors. We also calculated the generalized UniFrac distance(GUniFrac) among the grassland communities to quantify the influence of spatial distance and environmental distance on the phylogenetic β diversity. The results indicated that plant community survey using the large scale quadrat contained sufficient species to represent community compositions. The community phylogenetic structure of grasslands was significantly overdispersed at both the small and large scales, and the degree of overdispersion was greater at the large scale than at the small scale, suggesting that competitive exclusion instead of habitat filtering played a major role in determination of community composition. Altitude was the main factor affecting the community phylogenetic structure, whereas climatic factors, such as precipitation and temperature, had limited influence. The principal component analysis of the 11 environmental factors revealed that 94.04% of their variation was accounted by the first four principal components. Moreover only 14.29% and 23.26% of the variation in community phylogenetic structure were explained by the first four principal components at the small and large scales, respectively. Phylogenetic β diversity was slightly significantly correlated with both spatial distance and environmental distance, however, environmental distance had a less explanatory power than spatial distance, indicating a limited environmental effect on the community phylogenetic structure of grasslands on the Mongolian Plateau. In view of the limited effect of climatic factors on the community phylogenetic structure of grasslands, climate change may have a smaller impact on grassland degradation than previously thought.展开更多
The chemistry of sedimentary organic phosphorus（OP） and its fraction distribution in sediments are greatly influenced by environmental conditions such as terrestrial inputs and runoffs. The linkage of OP with enviro...The chemistry of sedimentary organic phosphorus（OP） and its fraction distribution in sediments are greatly influenced by environmental conditions such as terrestrial inputs and runoffs. The linkage of OP with environmental conditions was analyzed on the basis of OP spatial and historical distributions in lake sediments. The redundancy analysis and OP spatial distribution results suggested that both Na OH-OP（OP extracted by Na OH） and Re-OP（residual OP） in surface sediments from the selected 13 lakes reflected the gradient effects of environmental conditions and the autochthonous and/or allochthonous inputs driven by latitude zonality in China. The lake level and salinity of Lake Hulun and the runoff and precipitation of its drainage basin were reconstructed on the basis of the geochemistry index. This work showed that a gradient in weather conditions presented by the latitude zonality in China impacts the OP accumulation through multiple drivers and in many ways.The drivers are mainly precipitation and temperature, governing organic matter（OM）production, degradation rate and transportation in the watershed. Over a long temporal dimension（4000 years）, the vertical distributions of Re-OP and Na OH-OP based on a dated sediment profile from HLH were largely regulated by the autochthonous and/or allochthonous inputs, which depended on the environmental and climate conditions and anthropogenic activities in the drainage basin. This work provides useful environmental geochemistry information to understand the inherent linkage of OP fractionation with environmental conditions and lake evolution.展开更多
Climate change has significantly increased the frequency and severity of droughts and risk of tree death worldwide.Differences in leaf habit,plant size,and species diversity are associated with differences in the risk...Climate change has significantly increased the frequency and severity of droughts and risk of tree death worldwide.Differences in leaf habit,plant size,and species diversity are associated with differences in the risk of drought-induced mortality,but the relative contributions of these factors to the risk of mortality are unclear.In a study of the mortality of tree and shrub species during the extreme drought of 2019 in a savanna ecosystem in Southwest China,we assessed the relative contributions of evergreen and deciduous leaf habit,plant size,and species richness and diversity to the mortality of shrubs and trees after the 2019 extreme drought.The deciduous species had significantly lower hydraulic safety margins than the coexisting evergreen species,resulting in a higher mortality risk.Additionally,species and individuals with taller canopies tended to have deeper root systems,an advantage during extreme drought that reduced mortality risk.Notably,mortality risk was largely independent of stand species richness and diversity.Overall,leaf habit and plant height were better predictors of mortality risk than species richness and diversity.These novel insights provide a better understanding of the mechanisms driving drought-induced mortality in the ecosystems with a low canopy and weak interspecific and intraspecific competition for shared resources.Leaf habit and tree size should be incorporated into hypotheses on the mechanisms underlying drought-induced tree mortality.展开更多
Many different factors,such as species traits,socio-economic factors,geographical and environmental factors,can lead to specimen collection preference.This study aims to determine whether grassland specimen collection...Many different factors,such as species traits,socio-economic factors,geographical and environmental factors,can lead to specimen collection preference.This study aims to determine whether grassland specimen collection in China is preferred by species traits(i.e.,plant height,flowering and fruiting period),environmental range(i.e.,the temperature and precipitation range)and geographical range(i.e.,distribution range and altitudinal range).Ordinary least squares models and phylogenetic generalized linear mixed models were used to analyze the relationships between specimen number and the explanatory variables.Random Forest models were then used to find the most parsimonious multivariate model.The results showed that interannual variation in specimen number between 1900 and 2020 was considerable.Specimen number of these species in southeast China was notably lower than that in northwest China.Environmental range and geographical range of species had significant positive correlations with specimen number.In addition,there were relatively weak but significant associations between specimen number and species trait(i.e.,plant height and flowering and fruiting period).Random Forest models indicated that distribution range was the most important variable,followed by flowering and fruiting period,and altitudinal range.These findings suggest that future floristic surveys should pay more attention to species with small geographical range,narrow environmental range,short plant height,and short flowering and fruiting period.The correction of specimen collection preference will also make the results of species distribution model,species evolution and other works based on specimen data more accurate.展开更多
Synergistic reduction of carbon emissions and air pollution is the core means to address the two major strategic tasks of fundamentally improving the ecological environment and the‘Dual-carbon target’.The issue of s...Synergistic reduction of carbon emissions and air pollution is the core means to address the two major strategic tasks of fundamentally improving the ecological environment and the‘Dual-carbon target’.The issue of synergistic reduction at the provincial level needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.Taking Henan Province,the largest economy in central China,as an example,this study uses environmentally extended input-output analysis and structural path analysis to identify the key sectors that contribute to CO_(2),SO_(2),and total particulate matter(TPM)emissions,and to sort out key emission pathways(e.g.,Final Demand→Sector…).The results indicate that S2(Mining of Fossil Energy),S10(Nonmetal Mineral Products),S11(Metal Smelting),S13(Power and Heat)and S17(Transportation)are mainly responsible for CO_(2),SO_(2),and TPM direct emissions on the production side,while S16(Construction),S12(Equipment)and S18(Services)account for more than 45%of CO_(2),SO_(2),and TPM embodied emissions on the consumption side.32 shared emission pathways are extracted from the top 100 pathways for CO_(2),SO_(2),and TPM emissions,which account for 27%-51%of total emissions in Henan Province.P9(Export→Nonmetal Mineral Products),P10(Export→Metal Smelting)and P21(Gross Capital Formation→Construction→Nonmetal Mineral Products)are the leading paths responsible for embodied emissions.The research results provide the foundation and guidance for well-designed mitigation policies,as well as a reference for better synergistic control in provinces facing similar situations.展开更多
The initial step in the resource utilization of Chinese medicine residues(CMRs)involves dehydration pretreatment,which results in high concentrations of organic wastewater and leads to environmental pollution.Meanwhil...The initial step in the resource utilization of Chinese medicine residues(CMRs)involves dehydration pretreatment,which results in high concentrations of organic wastewater and leads to environmental pollution.Meanwhile,to address the issue of anaerobic systems failing due to acidification under shock loading,a microaerobic expanded granular sludge bed(EGSB)and moving bed sequencing batch reactor(MBSBR)combined process was proposed in this study.Microaeration facilitated hydrolysis,improved the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants,maintained a low concentration of volatile fatty acids(VFAs),and enhanced system stability.In addition,microaeration promoted microbial richness and diversity,enriching three phyla:Bacteroidota,Synergistota and Firmicutes associated with hydrolytic acidification.Furthermore,aeration intensity in MBSBR was optimized.Elevated levels of dissolved oxygen(DO)impacted biofilm structure,suppressed denitrifying bacteria activity,led to nitrate accumulation,and hindered simultaneous nitrification and denitrification(SND).Maintaining a DO concentration of 2 mg/L enhanced the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus while conserving energy.The combined process achieved removal efficiencies of 98.25%,90.49%,and 98.55%for chemical oxygen demand(COD),total nitrogen(TN),and total phosphorus(TP),respectively.Typical pollutants liquiritin(LQ)and glycyrrhizic acid(GA)were completely degraded.This study presents an innovative approach for the treatment of high-concentration organic wastewater and provides a reliable solution for the pollution control in utilization of CMRs resources.展开更多
Recently,the transportation sector in China has gradually become the main source of urban air pollution and primary driver of carbon emissions growth.Considering air pollutants and greenhouse gases come from the same ...Recently,the transportation sector in China has gradually become the main source of urban air pollution and primary driver of carbon emissions growth.Considering air pollutants and greenhouse gases come from the same emission sources,it is necessary to establish an updated high-resolution emission inventory for the transportation sector in Central China,themost polluted region in China.The inventory includes on-road mobile,non-roadmobile,oil storage and transportation,and covers 9 types of air pollutants and 3 types of greenhouse gases.Based on the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System(LEAP)model,the emissions of pollutants were predicted for the period from2020 to 2035 in different scenarios.Results showed that in 2020,emissions of SO_(2),NO_(x),CO,PM_(10),PM_(2.5),VOCs,NH_(3),BC,OC,CO_(2),CH_(4),and N_(2)O in Henan Province were 27.5,503.2,878.6,20.1,17.4,222.1,21.5,9.4,2.9,92,077.9,6.0,and 10.4 kilotons,respectively.Energy demand and pollutant emissions in Henan Province are simulated under four scenarios(Baseline Scenario(BS),Pollution Abatement Scenario(PA),Green Transportation Scenario(GT),and Reinforcing Low Carbon Scenario(RLC)).The collaborative emission reduction effect is most significant in the RLC scenario,followed by the GT scenario.By 2035,under the RLC scenario,energy consumption and emissions of SO_(2),NO_(x),CO,PM_(10),PM_(2.5),VOCs,NH_(3),CO_(2),CH_(4),and N_(2)O are projected to decrease by 72.0%,30.0%,55.6%,56.0%,38.6%,39.7%,51.5%,66.1%,65.5%,55.4%,and 52.8%,respectively.This study provides fundamental data support for subsequent numerical simulations.展开更多
Optimizing landscape patterns and management measures would be an effective strategy for the agro-pastoral transitional zone in northern China(ATNC)to adapt to future climate change.Existing studies generally focus on...Optimizing landscape patterns and management measures would be an effective strategy for the agro-pastoral transitional zone in northern China(ATNC)to adapt to future climate change.Existing studies generally focus on cropland or pasture,and thus there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the landscape composition and configuration in complex agro-pastoral transitional zone.In this study,Ansai County in the ATNC was chosen as an experimental area.Four typical agroecosystem services(AESs),food provision(FP),soil carbon(SC),soil retention(SR)and water yield(WY)from 1980 to 2020,were simulated by spatially integrating a model of the agricultural system using the Environmental Policy Integrated Climate(EPIC)combined with geographic information systems technology.The impacts of different crop types,pasture configurations,and tillage practices on AESs under future climate scenarios were assessed in the context of agro-pastoral transition.Finally,the optimal landscape pattern configuration and management measures were identified through single-objective and multi-objective optimization models.The results showed that under historical scenarios,implementing policies such as converting cropland to pastureland improved SC and SR but reduced FP and WY.Compared to traditional and reduced tillage,no-till practices benefited the enlargement of AESs and the agricultural ecosystem.Notably,future climate change generally negatively affected AESs,especially under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway(SSP5–8.5)climate scenario.The combination of planting corn and no-till measures would be ideal for optimizing the agricultural ecosystem in Ansai County.For the fragile ATNC,we should advocate conservation agriculture and policies converting cropland to pastureland to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate changes.This study establishes a replicable framework to address landscape management in complex agropastoral systems and offers solutions for climate-resilient land management in global dryland transitional zones,contributing to the realization of regional ecosystem sustainability.展开更多
Under the new development pattern,promoting the balanced development of the regional life service level is the key to attaining the goal of meeting people’s need for an improved life.This study constructed an index s...Under the new development pattern,promoting the balanced development of the regional life service level is the key to attaining the goal of meeting people’s need for an improved life.This study constructed an index system with six dimensions,namely,economic base,innovation drive,living environment,transportation,public services and life security,and explored the balanced characteristics and obstacles of the life service level in the Yangtze River Delta,China in 2020 using the Gini coefficient,the standard deviation ellipse,the global spatial autocorrelation,the equilibrium entropy and the obstacle degree model.Results show that:1)the current overall level of life services in the Yangtze River Delta is in relative equilibrium,and the Gini coefficient of three dimensions,namely,economic base,innovation drive and life security,is relatively low and on the verge of imbalance.2)The spatial pattern of the six dimensions of the overall level of the life service is oriented toward the‘southeast-northwest’direction with significant spatial differentiation and spatial agglomeration.3)At present,most of the cities have a comparative advantage in the coordination of their life services,and the potential of their life service system shows room for further improvement in the future.4)Currently,the quality of economic development,talent concentration,innovation inputs,innovation outputs,basic education,health care,cultural sharing,the living standards of the urban and rural residents and the construction of a transportation system are the main factors constraining the improvement of the level of life services in the Yangtze River Delta.This study attempts to research on the evaluation and measurement of regional life service level in the new era,and provides a reference for the promotion of regional coordination and sustainable development.展开更多
The extensive use of diesel engines has led to significant emissions of pollutants,especially soot particles,which pose serious risks to both the environment and human health.At present,developing catalysts with low–...The extensive use of diesel engines has led to significant emissions of pollutants,especially soot particles,which pose serious risks to both the environment and human health.At present,developing catalysts with low–temperature activity,low cost,and high stability remains the core challenge in eliminating soot from diesel engine exhaust.This paper first reviews the mechanisms of soot catalytic oxidation.Based on these mechanisms,the current design directions for soot catalysts are summarized and discussed.On the one hand,the effects of modification methods such as doping,loading,and solid solution on the performance of manganese-based catalysts are reviewed from the perspective of intrinsic activity.On the other hand,the research progress on manganese-based catalysts with specific morphological structures for soot oxidation is explored.Following the identification of design strategies,the commonly used preparation methods to achieve these designs are also outlined.Finally,the paper highlights the challenges associated with manganese-based catalysts in soot catalysis and discusses future research and development directions.展开更多
Phosphorus(P)is crucial for plant growth.However,its low availability in subtropical soils necessitates that trees rely on microorganisms for effective P acquisition.The introduction of broadleaf trees has been shown ...Phosphorus(P)is crucial for plant growth.However,its low availability in subtropical soils necessitates that trees rely on microorganisms for effective P acquisition.The introduction of broadleaf trees has been shown to facilitate P acquisition in coniferous plantations by altering the rhizosphere fungal communities.Despite this,functional shifts in these communities and the expression of root phosphorus cycling genes(PCGs)remain inadequately understood.This study investigated coniferous Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata plantations interplanted with broadleaf species associated with arbuscular mycorrhizal(AM)or ectomycorrhizal(ECM)fungi.Rhizosphere soil and fine roots from the conifers were analyzed to examine soil bioavailable P fractions,root mycorrhizal colonization,rhizosphere fungal community composition,enzyme function predictions,and root PCGs expression.We found that citric-P in rhizospheric soil of P.massoniana increased with the introduction of Quercus gilva(an ECM-associated tree species),whereas Bray-P content in the rhizosphere of C.lanceolata decreased upon the introduction of either Q.gilva or Phoebe zhennan(an ECM-associated tree species).Moreover,the relative abundance of saprophytic fungi(e.g.,Mortierella)increased following the introduction of broadleaf trees.Specifically,the introduction of Q.gilva was associated with elevated levels of organic P mineralization genes(e.g.,phoA)and enzymes(e.g.,phytases and acid phosphatase(ACP))in conifers.In contrast,the introduction of P.zhennan increased the expression of inorganic P solubilization genes(such as qppC in P.massoniana roots and ppa in C.lanceolata roots).Key contributors to P absorption in conifer roots included Cenococcum,Rhizopogon,and Glomus.This study advances our understanding of P cycling in coniferous rhizospheres and the dynamics of coexisting mycorrhizal tree systems,yielding valuable insights into sustainable management of plantation ecosystems.展开更多
This study aims to construct a large-scale hydrological Variable Infiltration Capacity(VIC)model based on temperature and precipitation at high altitudes,while elucidating the applicability of the model for hydrologic...This study aims to construct a large-scale hydrological Variable Infiltration Capacity(VIC)model based on temperature and precipitation at high altitudes,while elucidating the applicability of the model for hydrological simulation and analyzing the factors affecting runoff volume.Runoff volume and runoff depth were simulated using the VIC model and its performance was evaluated.Meanwhile,the factors affecting runoff volume were analyzed using Spearman correlation.The following model sensitivity parameters were obtained based on the China Natural Runoff Grid Point Dataset(CNRD v1.0):The variable infiltration curve parameter was 0.3,the Dsmax fraction where non-linear baseflow begins was 0.02,the maximum baseflow velocity was 15 mm/d,the maximum soil moisture where non-linear baseflow occurred was 0.7,the second soil moisture layer thickness was 0.3,and the thickness of the third soil moisture layer was 1.5.The surface runoff values in the Nyang River basin were similar in the first and fourth quarters(1.05–2.27 mm and 2.38–4.77 mm,respectively),and the surface runoff values were similar in the second and third quarters when the surface runoff was greater(23.46–52.20 mm and 60.59–85.63 mm,respectively).Watershed area,temperature,and precipitation significantly influenced the amount of runoff from the Nyang River.The applicability of the model to the Nyang River basin was confirmed using two different rate models.In some areas,precipitation and temperature did not have a dominating influence on runoff.Although the VIC model has significant advantages in runoff simulation,it requires a wealth of meteorological,soil,and hydrological data that may be difficult to obtain in some areas.展开更多
NiMn-MOF was prepared via one-step hydrothermal method,and then Ni/MnO/C composites were synthesized by high-temperature pyrolysis.The findings indicate that the sample acquired at the pyrolysis temperature of 700℃ d...NiMn-MOF was prepared via one-step hydrothermal method,and then Ni/MnO/C composites were synthesized by high-temperature pyrolysis.The findings indicate that the sample acquired at the pyrolysis temperature of 700℃ demonstrate superior microwave absorption capabilities.The minimum reflection value achieves-19.2 dB at a thickness of 1.4mm,and the effective absorption bandwidth extends to 5.04 GHz at a mere 1.6mm.The exceptional microwave absorption proficiency can be ascribed to the multiple reflections and scattering generated by the material’s unique porous spherical structure,optimized impedance matching,suitable conduction loss,rich interfacial and dipole polarization,and magnetic loss.This study presents a straightforward procedural technique for the fabrication of effective composite absorbers.展开更多
This study investigates the diurnal patterns of nectar secretion,sugar content,and caloric value in Epimedium wushanense,and their interaction mechanisms with pollinator behavior under varying environmental conditions...This study investigates the diurnal patterns of nectar secretion,sugar content,and caloric value in Epimedium wushanense,and their interaction mechanisms with pollinator behavior under varying environmental conditions.Nectar secretion exhibited a diurnal pattern,peaking between 11:00 and 13:00,with progressive increases in both volumes(19.07±1.66μL/day)and caloric value(6.03±0.55 cal/day)over four consecutive days,culminating in maximal production on Day 4(p<0.05).Floral bagging significantly altered nectar traits(Mann-Whitney U test,p<0.05),with bagged inflorescences demonstrating 61.82%higher nectar volume productivity relative to unbagged controls.Pollinator visitation,primarily by Bombus trifasciatus and Bombus grahami,was strongly correlated with nectar sugar concentration and distribution,peaking during midday when temperatures and humidity were optimal.Notably,B.trifasciatus displayed legitimate pollination behavior,while B.grahami exhibited nectar robbing.Bombus grahami peaked at 15:00(7.67±0.33 visits)under 22.8°C/58%RH,outperforming Bombus trifasciatus(5.67±0.27 at 13:00;p<0.05),highlighting differential pollinator effectiveness.Temperature negatively impacted unbagged nectar volume and caloric value but positively influenced bagged nectar,suggesting adaptive resource allocation strategies.These findings underscore the intricate relationship between environmental factors,nectar dynamics,and pollinator behavior,revealing how E.wushanense optimizes reproductive success through temporal and ecological adaptations.This study provides critical insights into the ecological mechanisms driving plant-pollinator interactions and resource allocation in changing environments.展开更多
A cylindrical chamber with a rotating bottom holds significant potential for application in cell culture bioreactors due to its ability to generate more stable swirling flows.In order to control vortex breakdown withi...A cylindrical chamber with a rotating bottom holds significant potential for application in cell culture bioreactors due to its ability to generate more stable swirling flows.In order to control vortex breakdown within the chamber,this study first establishes a computational fluid dynamics simulation coupled with the level set method.Verified by experimental results in literature,this method accurately simulates the position and shape of vortex breakdown,and also predicts the critical Reynolds numbers for the appearance and detachment of vortex breakdown bubbles from the center.Additionally,it precisely captures the gas-liquid interface and depicts the vortex breakdown phenomenon in the air above the liquid for the first time.Finally,it predicts the impact of physical property of gas-liquid systems on vortex breakdown in response to significant changes in viscosity of microbial process systems.展开更多
Extreme heat and chronic water scarcity present formidable challenges to large desert-dwelling mammals.In addition to camels,antelopes within the Hippotraginae and Alcelaphinae subfamilies also exhibit remarkable phys...Extreme heat and chronic water scarcity present formidable challenges to large desert-dwelling mammals.In addition to camels,antelopes within the Hippotraginae and Alcelaphinae subfamilies also exhibit remarkable physiological and genetic specializations for desert survival.Among them,the critically endangered addax(Addax nasomaculatus)represents the most desert-adapted antelope species.However,the evolutionary and molecular mechanisms underlying desert adaptations remain largely unexplored.Herein,a high-quality genome assembly of the addax was generated to investigate the molecular evolution of desert adaptation in camels and desert antelopes.Comparative genomic analyses identified 136 genes harboring convergent amino acid substitutions implicated in crucial biological processes,including water reabsorption,fat metabolism,and stress response.Notably,a convergent R146S amino acid mutation in the prostaglandin EP2 receptor gene PTGER2 significantly reduced receptor activity,potentially facilitating large-mammal adaptation to arid environments.Lineage-specific innovations were also identified in desert antelopes,including previously uncharacterized conserved non-coding elements.Functional assays revealed that several of these elements exerted significant regulatory effects in vitro,suggesting potential roles in adaptive gene expression.Additionally,signals of introgression and variation in genetic load were observed,indicating their possible influence on desert adaptation.These findings provide insights into the sequential evolutionary processes that drive physiological resilience in arid environments and highlight the importance of convergent evolution in shaping adaptive traits in large terrestrial mammals.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China(No.2023QN04011)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42307092 and 52279067)+1 种基金Ordos Science and Technology Major Project(No.ZD20232303)Project of Key Laboratory of River and Lake in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(No.2022QZBZ0003).
文摘Lacustrine groundwater discharge(LGD)plays an important role in water resources management.Previous studies have focused on LGD process in a single lake,but the differences in LGD process within the same region have not been thoroughly investigated.In this study,multiple tracers(hydrochemistry,𝛿D,𝛿18O and 222Rn)were used to compare mechanisms of LGD in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake in Inner Mongoli1,Northwest China.The hydrochemical types showed a trend from groundwater to lake water,indicating a hydraulic connection between them.In addition,the𝛿D and𝛿18O values of sediment pore water were between the groundwater and lake water,indicating the LGD processes.The radon mass balance model was used to estimate the average groundwater discharge rates of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake,which were 2.79 mm/day and 3.02 mm/day,respectively.The total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),and fluoride inputs associated with LGD in Daihai Lake accounted for 97.52%,96.59%,and 95.84%of the total inputs,respectively.In contrast,TN,TP and fluoride inputs in Ulansuhai Lake were 53.56%,40.98%,and 36.25%,respectively.This indicates that the pollutant inputs associated with LGD posed a potential threat to the ecological stability of Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake.By comparison,the differences of LGD process and associated pollutant flux were controlled by hydrogeological conditions,lakebed permeability and human activities.This study provides a reference for water resources management in Daihai and Ulansuhai Lake basins while improving the understanding of LGD in the Yellow River basin.
基金supported by The National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3204304)Jiangsu Provincial Innovation Research Program on Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality(BT2024012)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province。
文摘Migratory birds undertake regular seasonal movements between breeding and non-breeding grounds each year,often spanning intercontinental distances.Several migratory waterbirds are declining globally,owing to multiple threats from parts of annual migration.Therefore,understanding the spatial distribution and conservation challenges of migratory waterbirds is critical for effective flyway-scale conservation.In this study,we compiled a comprehensive dataset of 199 migratory waterbird species,mapped seasonal distribution,and identified population trends and threats along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and Central Asian Flyway.Species richness exhibited latitudinal gradients along the two flyways,peaking at approximately 60°N in the breeding season and15°N in the non-breeding season.Migration distance and geographic spread significantly varied among orders.More than half of the waterbird species(50.75%)showed decreasing population trends;however,no significant difference in the proportion of population decline was noticed across flyways or orders.A total of 31 species(15.58%)were listed as threatened,most of which were concentrated in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and primarily affected by the use of biological resources,pollution,and agricultural expansion.Overall,this study provides a comparative assessment of migratory waterbirds in Asian flyways.Our findings highlight the importance of multinational conservation efforts targeting key breeding and non-breeding regions,specifically for threatened species,and underscore the need for coordinated strategies to mitigate multiple,overlapping threats across flyways.These further emphasize that conservation actions should prioritize transboundary habitat networks and policy integration among flyway countries to enhance the long-term resilience of migratory waterbird populations.
文摘The authors regret that in 1.2.Instruments section of the article,when describing the principle of TiH300,the original content of“Briefly,ambient HONO was first absorbed by deionized water in a two-channel stripping coil.The absorbed liquid nitrite was mixed with sulfanilamide,N-(1-naphthyl)-ethylenediamine dihydrochloride,and hydrogen chloride solution to form the azo dye derivative.”
基金supported by Zhengzhou PM_(2.5)and O_(3)Collaborative Control and Monitoring Project(No.20220347A)the 2020 National Supercomputing Zhengzhou Center Innovation Ecosystem Construction Technology Project(No.201400210700).
文摘Improving the accuracy of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds(VOCs)emission inventory is crucial for reducing atmospheric pollution and formulating control policy of air pollution.In this study,an anthropogenic speciated VOCs emission inventory was established for Central China represented by Henan Province at a 3 km×3 km spatial resolution based on the emission factormethod.The 2019 VOCs emission in Henan Provincewas 1003.5 Gg,while industrial process source(33.7%)was the highest emission source,Zhengzhou(17.9%)was the city with highest emission and April and August were the months with the more emissions.High VOCs emission regions were concentrated in downtown areas and industrial parks.Alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons were the main VOCs contribution groups.The species composition,source contribution and spatial distribution were verified and evaluated through tracer ratio method(TR),Positive Matrix Factorization Model(PMF)and remote sensing inversion(RSI).Results show that both the emission results by emission inventory(EI)(15.7 Gg)and by TRmethod(13.6 Gg)and source contribution by EI and PMF are familiar.The spatial distribution of HCHO primary emission based on RSI is basically consistent with that of HCHO emission based on EI with a R-value of 0.73.The verification results show that the VOCs emission inventory and speciated emission inventory established in this study are relatively reliable.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFC0500503)the Science and Technology Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China (20140409, 201503001)
文摘The community assembly rules and species coexistence have always been interested by ecologists. The community phylogenetic structure is the consequence of the interaction process between the organisms and the abiotic environment and has been used to explain the relative impact of abiotic and biotic factors on species co-existence. In recent years, grassland degradation and biodiversity loss have become increasingly severe on the Mongolian Plateau, while the drivers for these changes are not clearly explored, especially whether climate change is a main factor is debated in academia. In this study, we examined the phylogenetic structure of grassland communities along five transects of climate aridity on the Mongolian Plateau, and analyzed their relations with environmental factors, with the aims to understand the formation mechanism of the grassland communities and the role of climatic factors. We surveyed grassland communities at 81 sites along the five transects, and calculated their net relatedness index(NRI) at two different quadrat scales(small scale of 1 m2 and large scale of 5 m2) to characterize the community phylogenetic structure and analyze its relationship with the key 11 environmental factors. We also calculated the generalized UniFrac distance(GUniFrac) among the grassland communities to quantify the influence of spatial distance and environmental distance on the phylogenetic β diversity. The results indicated that plant community survey using the large scale quadrat contained sufficient species to represent community compositions. The community phylogenetic structure of grasslands was significantly overdispersed at both the small and large scales, and the degree of overdispersion was greater at the large scale than at the small scale, suggesting that competitive exclusion instead of habitat filtering played a major role in determination of community composition. Altitude was the main factor affecting the community phylogenetic structure, whereas climatic factors, such as precipitation and temperature, had limited influence. The principal component analysis of the 11 environmental factors revealed that 94.04% of their variation was accounted by the first four principal components. Moreover only 14.29% and 23.26% of the variation in community phylogenetic structure were explained by the first four principal components at the small and large scales, respectively. Phylogenetic β diversity was slightly significantly correlated with both spatial distance and environmental distance, however, environmental distance had a less explanatory power than spatial distance, indicating a limited environmental effect on the community phylogenetic structure of grasslands on the Mongolian Plateau. In view of the limited effect of climatic factors on the community phylogenetic structure of grasslands, climate change may have a smaller impact on grassland degradation than previously thought.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41003049,41163006)the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Foundation(No.2015MS0404)
文摘The chemistry of sedimentary organic phosphorus（OP） and its fraction distribution in sediments are greatly influenced by environmental conditions such as terrestrial inputs and runoffs. The linkage of OP with environmental conditions was analyzed on the basis of OP spatial and historical distributions in lake sediments. The redundancy analysis and OP spatial distribution results suggested that both Na OH-OP（OP extracted by Na OH） and Re-OP（residual OP） in surface sediments from the selected 13 lakes reflected the gradient effects of environmental conditions and the autochthonous and/or allochthonous inputs driven by latitude zonality in China. The lake level and salinity of Lake Hulun and the runoff and precipitation of its drainage basin were reconstructed on the basis of the geochemistry index. This work showed that a gradient in weather conditions presented by the latitude zonality in China impacts the OP accumulation through multiple drivers and in many ways.The drivers are mainly precipitation and temperature, governing organic matter（OM）production, degradation rate and transportation in the watershed. Over a long temporal dimension（4000 years）, the vertical distributions of Re-OP and Na OH-OP based on a dated sediment profile from HLH were largely regulated by the autochthonous and/or allochthonous inputs, which depended on the environmental and climate conditions and anthropogenic activities in the drainage basin. This work provides useful environmental geochemistry information to understand the inherent linkage of OP fractionation with environmental conditions and lake evolution.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31600479,32371576)the Key R&D Program of Yunnan Province(202403AC100028)+1 种基金the Youth Academic and Technical Leading Talent Reserve Program in Yunnan Province(202405AC350012)the 14th Five-Year Plans of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden,Chinese Academy of Sciences(XTBG-1450101,E3ZKFF2B01).
文摘Climate change has significantly increased the frequency and severity of droughts and risk of tree death worldwide.Differences in leaf habit,plant size,and species diversity are associated with differences in the risk of drought-induced mortality,but the relative contributions of these factors to the risk of mortality are unclear.In a study of the mortality of tree and shrub species during the extreme drought of 2019 in a savanna ecosystem in Southwest China,we assessed the relative contributions of evergreen and deciduous leaf habit,plant size,and species richness and diversity to the mortality of shrubs and trees after the 2019 extreme drought.The deciduous species had significantly lower hydraulic safety margins than the coexisting evergreen species,resulting in a higher mortality risk.Additionally,species and individuals with taller canopies tended to have deeper root systems,an advantage during extreme drought that reduced mortality risk.Notably,mortality risk was largely independent of stand species richness and diversity.Overall,leaf habit and plant height were better predictors of mortality risk than species richness and diversity.These novel insights provide a better understanding of the mechanisms driving drought-induced mortality in the ecosystems with a low canopy and weak interspecific and intraspecific competition for shared resources.Leaf habit and tree size should be incorporated into hypotheses on the mechanisms underlying drought-induced tree mortality.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia,China(2023JQ01)the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFA0607103)+2 种基金the Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Fund Projects(2022ZY0224)the Open Project Program of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Ecology and Resources Use of the Mongolian Plateau,Hohhot,Inner Mongolia,China(KF2023003)Major Science and Technology Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region:Monitoring,Assessment and Early Warning Technology Research of Biodiversity in Inner Mongolia(2021ZD0011)for financial support.
文摘Many different factors,such as species traits,socio-economic factors,geographical and environmental factors,can lead to specimen collection preference.This study aims to determine whether grassland specimen collection in China is preferred by species traits(i.e.,plant height,flowering and fruiting period),environmental range(i.e.,the temperature and precipitation range)and geographical range(i.e.,distribution range and altitudinal range).Ordinary least squares models and phylogenetic generalized linear mixed models were used to analyze the relationships between specimen number and the explanatory variables.Random Forest models were then used to find the most parsimonious multivariate model.The results showed that interannual variation in specimen number between 1900 and 2020 was considerable.Specimen number of these species in southeast China was notably lower than that in northwest China.Environmental range and geographical range of species had significant positive correlations with specimen number.In addition,there were relatively weak but significant associations between specimen number and species trait(i.e.,plant height and flowering and fruiting period).Random Forest models indicated that distribution range was the most important variable,followed by flowering and fruiting period,and altitudinal range.These findings suggest that future floristic surveys should pay more attention to species with small geographical range,narrow environmental range,short plant height,and short flowering and fruiting period.The correction of specimen collection preference will also make the results of species distribution model,species evolution and other works based on specimen data more accurate.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42001246)the Energy Foundation(No.G-2209-34120).
文摘Synergistic reduction of carbon emissions and air pollution is the core means to address the two major strategic tasks of fundamentally improving the ecological environment and the‘Dual-carbon target’.The issue of synergistic reduction at the provincial level needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.Taking Henan Province,the largest economy in central China,as an example,this study uses environmentally extended input-output analysis and structural path analysis to identify the key sectors that contribute to CO_(2),SO_(2),and total particulate matter(TPM)emissions,and to sort out key emission pathways(e.g.,Final Demand→Sector…).The results indicate that S2(Mining of Fossil Energy),S10(Nonmetal Mineral Products),S11(Metal Smelting),S13(Power and Heat)and S17(Transportation)are mainly responsible for CO_(2),SO_(2),and TPM direct emissions on the production side,while S16(Construction),S12(Equipment)and S18(Services)account for more than 45%of CO_(2),SO_(2),and TPM embodied emissions on the consumption side.32 shared emission pathways are extracted from the top 100 pathways for CO_(2),SO_(2),and TPM emissions,which account for 27%-51%of total emissions in Henan Province.P9(Export→Nonmetal Mineral Products),P10(Export→Metal Smelting)and P21(Gross Capital Formation→Construction→Nonmetal Mineral Products)are the leading paths responsible for embodied emissions.The research results provide the foundation and guidance for well-designed mitigation policies,as well as a reference for better synergistic control in provinces facing similar situations.
基金funding from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2019YFC1906600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52200049)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022TQ0089)the Heilongjiang Province Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.LBH-Z22181)the State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment(Harbin Institute of Technology)(No.2023DX06)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘The initial step in the resource utilization of Chinese medicine residues(CMRs)involves dehydration pretreatment,which results in high concentrations of organic wastewater and leads to environmental pollution.Meanwhile,to address the issue of anaerobic systems failing due to acidification under shock loading,a microaerobic expanded granular sludge bed(EGSB)and moving bed sequencing batch reactor(MBSBR)combined process was proposed in this study.Microaeration facilitated hydrolysis,improved the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants,maintained a low concentration of volatile fatty acids(VFAs),and enhanced system stability.In addition,microaeration promoted microbial richness and diversity,enriching three phyla:Bacteroidota,Synergistota and Firmicutes associated with hydrolytic acidification.Furthermore,aeration intensity in MBSBR was optimized.Elevated levels of dissolved oxygen(DO)impacted biofilm structure,suppressed denitrifying bacteria activity,led to nitrate accumulation,and hindered simultaneous nitrification and denitrification(SND).Maintaining a DO concentration of 2 mg/L enhanced the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus while conserving energy.The combined process achieved removal efficiencies of 98.25%,90.49%,and 98.55%for chemical oxygen demand(COD),total nitrogen(TN),and total phosphorus(TP),respectively.Typical pollutants liquiritin(LQ)and glycyrrhizic acid(GA)were completely degraded.This study presents an innovative approach for the treatment of high-concentration organic wastewater and provides a reliable solution for the pollution control in utilization of CMRs resources.
基金supported by the 2020 National Supercomputing Zhengzhou Center Innovation Ecosystem Construction Technology Project(No.201400210700)Zhengzhou PM2.5 and O3 Collaborative Control and Monitoring Project(No.20220347A).
文摘Recently,the transportation sector in China has gradually become the main source of urban air pollution and primary driver of carbon emissions growth.Considering air pollutants and greenhouse gases come from the same emission sources,it is necessary to establish an updated high-resolution emission inventory for the transportation sector in Central China,themost polluted region in China.The inventory includes on-road mobile,non-roadmobile,oil storage and transportation,and covers 9 types of air pollutants and 3 types of greenhouse gases.Based on the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System(LEAP)model,the emissions of pollutants were predicted for the period from2020 to 2035 in different scenarios.Results showed that in 2020,emissions of SO_(2),NO_(x),CO,PM_(10),PM_(2.5),VOCs,NH_(3),BC,OC,CO_(2),CH_(4),and N_(2)O in Henan Province were 27.5,503.2,878.6,20.1,17.4,222.1,21.5,9.4,2.9,92,077.9,6.0,and 10.4 kilotons,respectively.Energy demand and pollutant emissions in Henan Province are simulated under four scenarios(Baseline Scenario(BS),Pollution Abatement Scenario(PA),Green Transportation Scenario(GT),and Reinforcing Low Carbon Scenario(RLC)).The collaborative emission reduction effect is most significant in the RLC scenario,followed by the GT scenario.By 2035,under the RLC scenario,energy consumption and emissions of SO_(2),NO_(x),CO,PM_(10),PM_(2.5),VOCs,NH_(3),CO_(2),CH_(4),and N_(2)O are projected to decrease by 72.0%,30.0%,55.6%,56.0%,38.6%,39.7%,51.5%,66.1%,65.5%,55.4%,and 52.8%,respectively.This study provides fundamental data support for subsequent numerical simulations.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.42471325,42101299 and 42271113)the“Youth Innovation Team Program”of Colleges and Universities in Shandong Province(Grant No.2022KJ248)+1 种基金the Key Project of Teaching Reform of Shandong Normal University(Grant No.2024ZJ37)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(Grant No.23JRRG0015)。
文摘Optimizing landscape patterns and management measures would be an effective strategy for the agro-pastoral transitional zone in northern China(ATNC)to adapt to future climate change.Existing studies generally focus on cropland or pasture,and thus there is a lack of comprehensive understanding of the landscape composition and configuration in complex agro-pastoral transitional zone.In this study,Ansai County in the ATNC was chosen as an experimental area.Four typical agroecosystem services(AESs),food provision(FP),soil carbon(SC),soil retention(SR)and water yield(WY)from 1980 to 2020,were simulated by spatially integrating a model of the agricultural system using the Environmental Policy Integrated Climate(EPIC)combined with geographic information systems technology.The impacts of different crop types,pasture configurations,and tillage practices on AESs under future climate scenarios were assessed in the context of agro-pastoral transition.Finally,the optimal landscape pattern configuration and management measures were identified through single-objective and multi-objective optimization models.The results showed that under historical scenarios,implementing policies such as converting cropland to pastureland improved SC and SR but reduced FP and WY.Compared to traditional and reduced tillage,no-till practices benefited the enlargement of AESs and the agricultural ecosystem.Notably,future climate change generally negatively affected AESs,especially under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway(SSP5–8.5)climate scenario.The combination of planting corn and no-till measures would be ideal for optimizing the agricultural ecosystem in Ansai County.For the fragile ATNC,we should advocate conservation agriculture and policies converting cropland to pastureland to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate changes.This study establishes a replicable framework to address landscape management in complex agropastoral systems and offers solutions for climate-resilient land management in global dryland transitional zones,contributing to the realization of regional ecosystem sustainability.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42371185)。
文摘Under the new development pattern,promoting the balanced development of the regional life service level is the key to attaining the goal of meeting people’s need for an improved life.This study constructed an index system with six dimensions,namely,economic base,innovation drive,living environment,transportation,public services and life security,and explored the balanced characteristics and obstacles of the life service level in the Yangtze River Delta,China in 2020 using the Gini coefficient,the standard deviation ellipse,the global spatial autocorrelation,the equilibrium entropy and the obstacle degree model.Results show that:1)the current overall level of life services in the Yangtze River Delta is in relative equilibrium,and the Gini coefficient of three dimensions,namely,economic base,innovation drive and life security,is relatively low and on the verge of imbalance.2)The spatial pattern of the six dimensions of the overall level of the life service is oriented toward the‘southeast-northwest’direction with significant spatial differentiation and spatial agglomeration.3)At present,most of the cities have a comparative advantage in the coordination of their life services,and the potential of their life service system shows room for further improvement in the future.4)Currently,the quality of economic development,talent concentration,innovation inputs,innovation outputs,basic education,health care,cultural sharing,the living standards of the urban and rural residents and the construction of a transportation system are the main factors constraining the improvement of the level of life services in the Yangtze River Delta.This study attempts to research on the evaluation and measurement of regional life service level in the new era,and provides a reference for the promotion of regional coordination and sustainable development.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant 22406050)the Top-Notch Personnel Fund of Henan Agricultural University(Grant 30501029)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(Grant 232300420293)the Science and Technology Project of China Tobacco Shaanxi Industrial Co.,Ltd.(Grant BA000-ZB24010)the Postgraduate Education Reform and Quality Improvement Project of Henan Province(Grant YJS2024JD17).
文摘The extensive use of diesel engines has led to significant emissions of pollutants,especially soot particles,which pose serious risks to both the environment and human health.At present,developing catalysts with low–temperature activity,low cost,and high stability remains the core challenge in eliminating soot from diesel engine exhaust.This paper first reviews the mechanisms of soot catalytic oxidation.Based on these mechanisms,the current design directions for soot catalysts are summarized and discussed.On the one hand,the effects of modification methods such as doping,loading,and solid solution on the performance of manganese-based catalysts are reviewed from the perspective of intrinsic activity.On the other hand,the research progress on manganese-based catalysts with specific morphological structures for soot oxidation is explored.Following the identification of design strategies,the commonly used preparation methods to achieve these designs are also outlined.Finally,the paper highlights the challenges associated with manganese-based catalysts in soot catalysis and discusses future research and development directions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 32271731)Research Project of Education Department of Hunan Province (Nos. 21A0164 and 22B0241)+7 种基金Furong Scholar (Young Scholar) of Education Department of Hunan Provincethe Changsha Outstanding Innovative Youth Training Program (No. kq2209018) to Chen NingThe National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. U21A20187)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2023M743973)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 2023JJ41033)the Changsha Municipal Natural Science Foundation (No. kq2208409)the Talent Research Initiation Fund of Central South University of Forestry and Technology (No. ZK2023YJ001) to Ting LiuThe Creative Research Groups of Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Hunan (No. 2024JJ1016) to Wende Yan
文摘Phosphorus(P)is crucial for plant growth.However,its low availability in subtropical soils necessitates that trees rely on microorganisms for effective P acquisition.The introduction of broadleaf trees has been shown to facilitate P acquisition in coniferous plantations by altering the rhizosphere fungal communities.Despite this,functional shifts in these communities and the expression of root phosphorus cycling genes(PCGs)remain inadequately understood.This study investigated coniferous Pinus massoniana and Cunninghamia lanceolata plantations interplanted with broadleaf species associated with arbuscular mycorrhizal(AM)or ectomycorrhizal(ECM)fungi.Rhizosphere soil and fine roots from the conifers were analyzed to examine soil bioavailable P fractions,root mycorrhizal colonization,rhizosphere fungal community composition,enzyme function predictions,and root PCGs expression.We found that citric-P in rhizospheric soil of P.massoniana increased with the introduction of Quercus gilva(an ECM-associated tree species),whereas Bray-P content in the rhizosphere of C.lanceolata decreased upon the introduction of either Q.gilva or Phoebe zhennan(an ECM-associated tree species).Moreover,the relative abundance of saprophytic fungi(e.g.,Mortierella)increased following the introduction of broadleaf trees.Specifically,the introduction of Q.gilva was associated with elevated levels of organic P mineralization genes(e.g.,phoA)and enzymes(e.g.,phytases and acid phosphatase(ACP))in conifers.In contrast,the introduction of P.zhennan increased the expression of inorganic P solubilization genes(such as qppC in P.massoniana roots and ppa in C.lanceolata roots).Key contributors to P absorption in conifer roots included Cenococcum,Rhizopogon,and Glomus.This study advances our understanding of P cycling in coniferous rhizospheres and the dynamics of coexisting mycorrhizal tree systems,yielding valuable insights into sustainable management of plantation ecosystems.
基金supported by the Key R&D Project of Science and Technology Program of Tibet Autonomous Region(XZ202301ZY0006G)the Graduate High-level Talent Training Program of Xizang University(2022-GSP-B007)+1 种基金Nagqu City Science and Technology Program Key R&D Projects(NQKJ-2023-15)Central Financial Support for Local Universities to Construct Wetland Station in Mitika and Collaborative Innovation Center for Ecological Civilization of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau([2024]NO.01).
文摘This study aims to construct a large-scale hydrological Variable Infiltration Capacity(VIC)model based on temperature and precipitation at high altitudes,while elucidating the applicability of the model for hydrological simulation and analyzing the factors affecting runoff volume.Runoff volume and runoff depth were simulated using the VIC model and its performance was evaluated.Meanwhile,the factors affecting runoff volume were analyzed using Spearman correlation.The following model sensitivity parameters were obtained based on the China Natural Runoff Grid Point Dataset(CNRD v1.0):The variable infiltration curve parameter was 0.3,the Dsmax fraction where non-linear baseflow begins was 0.02,the maximum baseflow velocity was 15 mm/d,the maximum soil moisture where non-linear baseflow occurred was 0.7,the second soil moisture layer thickness was 0.3,and the thickness of the third soil moisture layer was 1.5.The surface runoff values in the Nyang River basin were similar in the first and fourth quarters(1.05–2.27 mm and 2.38–4.77 mm,respectively),and the surface runoff values were similar in the second and third quarters when the surface runoff was greater(23.46–52.20 mm and 60.59–85.63 mm,respectively).Watershed area,temperature,and precipitation significantly influenced the amount of runoff from the Nyang River.The applicability of the model to the Nyang River basin was confirmed using two different rate models.In some areas,precipitation and temperature did not have a dominating influence on runoff.Although the VIC model has significant advantages in runoff simulation,it requires a wealth of meteorological,soil,and hydrological data that may be difficult to obtain in some areas.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20904019,51273089,52173267)the Aviation Science Foundation of China(No.2017ZF56020)the First Training-class High-end Talents Projects of Science and Technology Innovation in Jiangxi Province(No.CK202002473).
文摘NiMn-MOF was prepared via one-step hydrothermal method,and then Ni/MnO/C composites were synthesized by high-temperature pyrolysis.The findings indicate that the sample acquired at the pyrolysis temperature of 700℃ demonstrate superior microwave absorption capabilities.The minimum reflection value achieves-19.2 dB at a thickness of 1.4mm,and the effective absorption bandwidth extends to 5.04 GHz at a mere 1.6mm.The exceptional microwave absorption proficiency can be ascribed to the multiple reflections and scattering generated by the material’s unique porous spherical structure,optimized impedance matching,suitable conduction loss,rich interfacial and dipole polarization,and magnetic loss.This study presents a straightforward procedural technique for the fabrication of effective composite absorbers.
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023NSFSC1282)Talent Foundation of China West Normal University(Nos.17YC142 and 17YC137)+1 种基金the National General Cultivation Project of China West Normal University(No.19B029)Youth Foundation Specialization of West China Normal University(No.22KB004).
文摘This study investigates the diurnal patterns of nectar secretion,sugar content,and caloric value in Epimedium wushanense,and their interaction mechanisms with pollinator behavior under varying environmental conditions.Nectar secretion exhibited a diurnal pattern,peaking between 11:00 and 13:00,with progressive increases in both volumes(19.07±1.66μL/day)and caloric value(6.03±0.55 cal/day)over four consecutive days,culminating in maximal production on Day 4(p<0.05).Floral bagging significantly altered nectar traits(Mann-Whitney U test,p<0.05),with bagged inflorescences demonstrating 61.82%higher nectar volume productivity relative to unbagged controls.Pollinator visitation,primarily by Bombus trifasciatus and Bombus grahami,was strongly correlated with nectar sugar concentration and distribution,peaking during midday when temperatures and humidity were optimal.Notably,B.trifasciatus displayed legitimate pollination behavior,while B.grahami exhibited nectar robbing.Bombus grahami peaked at 15:00(7.67±0.33 visits)under 22.8°C/58%RH,outperforming Bombus trifasciatus(5.67±0.27 at 13:00;p<0.05),highlighting differential pollinator effectiveness.Temperature negatively impacted unbagged nectar volume and caloric value but positively influenced bagged nectar,suggesting adaptive resource allocation strategies.These findings underscore the intricate relationship between environmental factors,nectar dynamics,and pollinator behavior,revealing how E.wushanense optimizes reproductive success through temporal and ecological adaptations.This study provides critical insights into the ecological mechanisms driving plant-pollinator interactions and resource allocation in changing environments.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(22178228,22178326)
文摘A cylindrical chamber with a rotating bottom holds significant potential for application in cell culture bioreactors due to its ability to generate more stable swirling flows.In order to control vortex breakdown within the chamber,this study first establishes a computational fluid dynamics simulation coupled with the level set method.Verified by experimental results in literature,this method accurately simulates the position and shape of vortex breakdown,and also predicts the critical Reynolds numbers for the appearance and detachment of vortex breakdown bubbles from the center.Additionally,it precisely captures the gas-liquid interface and depicts the vortex breakdown phenomenon in the air above the liquid for the first time.Finally,it predicts the impact of physical property of gas-liquid systems on vortex breakdown in response to significant changes in viscosity of microbial process systems.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFF1000100)Shaanxi Program for Support of Top-notch Young ProfessionalsFundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Extreme heat and chronic water scarcity present formidable challenges to large desert-dwelling mammals.In addition to camels,antelopes within the Hippotraginae and Alcelaphinae subfamilies also exhibit remarkable physiological and genetic specializations for desert survival.Among them,the critically endangered addax(Addax nasomaculatus)represents the most desert-adapted antelope species.However,the evolutionary and molecular mechanisms underlying desert adaptations remain largely unexplored.Herein,a high-quality genome assembly of the addax was generated to investigate the molecular evolution of desert adaptation in camels and desert antelopes.Comparative genomic analyses identified 136 genes harboring convergent amino acid substitutions implicated in crucial biological processes,including water reabsorption,fat metabolism,and stress response.Notably,a convergent R146S amino acid mutation in the prostaglandin EP2 receptor gene PTGER2 significantly reduced receptor activity,potentially facilitating large-mammal adaptation to arid environments.Lineage-specific innovations were also identified in desert antelopes,including previously uncharacterized conserved non-coding elements.Functional assays revealed that several of these elements exerted significant regulatory effects in vitro,suggesting potential roles in adaptive gene expression.Additionally,signals of introgression and variation in genetic load were observed,indicating their possible influence on desert adaptation.These findings provide insights into the sequential evolutionary processes that drive physiological resilience in arid environments and highlight the importance of convergent evolution in shaping adaptive traits in large terrestrial mammals.
