Background:Colorectal cancer(CRC)has become one of the major life-threatening complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),which includes ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn's disease(CD).This study ...Background:Colorectal cancer(CRC)has become one of the major life-threatening complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),which includes ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn's disease(CD).This study aimed to explore the clinicalpathologic similarities and differences in the IBD-associ吐ed CRC(IBD-CRC)between patients in China and Canada.Methods:Data of 78 patients with IBD-CRC retrospectively retrieved from two representative medical institutions in Beijing(China)and Calgary(Canada)over the same past 13 years,including 25(22 UC-associated and three CD-associated)from Beijing group and 53(32 UC-associated and 21 CD-associated)from Calgary group,were compared with regards to their clinical and pathologic characteristics.Results:Several known features of IBD-CRC were seen in both groups,including long duration and large extent of colitis,active inflammation background,multifocal lesions,and advanced tumor-node-metastasis stage.Beijing group showed a significantly higher percentage of UC(88.0%vs.60.4%,P=0.018),younger age at diagnosis of CRC(48.6±12.8 years vs.61.6±14.7 years,P<0.001),lower ratio of mucinous adenocarcinoma(7.1%us.42.4%,P=0.001)compared with Calgary group.None of the Beijing group had concurrent primary sclerosing cholangitis,while 5.7%of Calgary group did.Surveillance colonoscopy favored the detection rate of precancerous lesions(41.4%vs.17.0%,P=0.002).Conclusions:As compared with patients from the Calgary group,the IBD-CRC patients in Beijing group were younger,less CDassociated and had less mucinous features,otherwise they were similar in many common features.展开更多
Zn-air battery(ZAB)has garnered significant attention owing to its environmental friendliness and safety attributes.A critical challenge in advancing ZAB technology lies in the development of high-performance and cost...Zn-air battery(ZAB)has garnered significant attention owing to its environmental friendliness and safety attributes.A critical challenge in advancing ZAB technology lies in the development of high-performance and cost-effective electrocatalysts for oxygen redox reactions(OER and ORR).Herein,we report Co/Fe carbon-supported composites as efficient bifunctional catalyst encapsulated in oxidative ammonolysis modified lignin-derived N-doped biochar(Co Fe-Co_(x)N@NOALC).It exhibited exceptional electrochemical performance in aqueous ZAB owing to their uniform dispersed and small particle size,with a peak power density of 154 mW/cm^(2)and a specific capacity of 770 mAh/g.Most notably,it exhibited a long cycle stability,surpassing 1500 h at a current density of 10 mA/cm^(2),with a mere 11.4%decrease in the chargedischarge efficiency of the battery.This study proposes a viable strategy for enhancing the performance and reducing the cost of Zn-air batteries through the utilization of biomass-derived materials.展开更多
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a refractory autoimmune disease with limited treatment options.Plantderived exosomes-like nanovesicles(PDENs)have emerged as a novel nanomedical approach,with the inherent bioactive compound...Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a refractory autoimmune disease with limited treatment options.Plantderived exosomes-like nanovesicles(PDENs)have emerged as a novel nanomedical approach,with the inherent bioactive compounds from their source plants.The roots of Morinda officinalis How.(MO),a Chinese herb,exhibit notable anti-inflammatory activities and hold promising therapeutic value.We engineered a joint-targe ting delivery system(termed MOE@EM)by masking MO-derived exosomes-like nanovesicles(MOE)with erythrocyte membrane(EM).This biomimetic strategy,using EM camouflage,is intended to improve the in vivo fate of MOE.We investigated the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities,immunogenicity,drug accumulation in the joint,and therapeutic efficacy to ascertain its suitability for RA therapy.UV irradiation significantly increased the activities of catalase and peroxidase of MOE,and enhanced the anti-inflammatory effects via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.Furthermore,MOE@EM markedly attenuated dendritic cell activation.MOE@EM exhibited joint-specific delivery,with substantial reduction in paw swelling,and favorable modulation of immune microenvironment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Visceral hypersensitivity is the core pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)and is often accompanied by negative emotions such as anxiety or depression.Paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus(PVN)cortic...BACKGROUND Visceral hypersensitivity is the core pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)and is often accompanied by negative emotions such as anxiety or depression.Paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus(PVN)corticotropin-releasing factor(CRF)is involved in the stress-related gastrointestinal dysfunction.Electroacupuncture(EA)has unique advantages for the treatment of visceral hypersensitivity and negative emotions in IBS patients.However,the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To investigate the pathological mechanisms visceral hypersensitivity and negative emotions in IBS,as well as the effect mechanism of EA.METHODS A model of diarrhoeal IBS(IBS-D)with negative emotions was prepared by chronic restraint combined with glacial acetic acid enema.The effect of EA was verified by abdominal withdrawal reflex and open-field test.PVN CRFcolonic mast cell(MC)/transient potential receptor vanilloid type 1(TRPV1)pathway was detected by immunofluorescence,Western blot,ELISA,and toluidine blue staining.Moreover,PVN CRFergic neurons were activated or inhibited by chemogenetical technique to observe the changes of effect indicator.RESULTS In the model group,IBS-D symptoms and negative emotions were successfully induced.Notably,the combination of Baihui(GV20)with Tianshu(ST25)and Dachangshu(BL25)acupoints showed the greatest efficacy in improving the negative emotions and visceral hypersensitivity in model mice.Furthermore,we found that EA inhibited overactivated PVN CRFergic neurons and the overexpression of serum CRF,colonic CRF,CRF-receptor 1(CRFR1),mast cell tryptase(MCT),protease-activated receptor 2 and TRPV1 in model mice.Moreover,we found that activating PVN CRFergic neurons induced negative emotions and visceral hypersensitivity in normal mice;however,inhibiting PVN CRFergic neurons alleviated negative emotions and intestinal symptoms in model mice and decreased the expression of colonic CRF-R1,MCT,and TRPV1.CONCLUSION This research highlights the key role of PVN CRF-MC CRF-R1 and the downstream MC/TRPV1 pathway in the pathological process of IBS-D and the mechanism of the effect of EA.展开更多
This study presents new methods to effectively model the anisotropic yielding and hardening behavior of laser powder bed fusion fabricated aluminum alloy under both monotonic and cyclic loading conditions.The proposed...This study presents new methods to effectively model the anisotropic yielding and hardening behavior of laser powder bed fusion fabricated aluminum alloy under both monotonic and cyclic loading conditions.The proposed model combines the yield surface-interpolation method to accurately describe the anisotropic hardening rates in various directions,with the Chaboche kinematic hardening rule to precisely reflect the cyclic characteristics.For numerical implementation of the combined anisotropic and cyclic constitutive model,a fully implicit stress integration algorithm based on return mapping method is provided.Moreover,the multiple parameters associated with the model are categorized and identified in an uncoupled manner.The isotropic and cyclic hardening parameters are determined by an inverse method,and the stability of the optimization outcomes is validated by applying different starting points for the parameters.Particularly,the back-stress effect on the identification of anisotropic parameters associated with the stress invariant-based Hill48 yield function is considered for the first time.This consideration leads to an improved prediction accuracy compared to the identification of anisotropic parameters without considering back-stress effect.The combined anisotropic and cyclic constitutive model,along with the calibrated parameters,are proven capable of accurately reproducing the intricate deformation behavior of laser powder bed fusion fabricated AlSi10Mg.展开更多
Meiosis,a critical process for sexual reproduction,requires precise regulation to ensure the correct progression of meiotic stages.In yeast and animals,errors in meiotic recombination and homologous chromosomes synaps...Meiosis,a critical process for sexual reproduction,requires precise regulation to ensure the correct progression of meiotic stages.In yeast and animals,errors in meiotic recombination and homologous chromosomes synapsis bring a surveillance mechanism named pachytene checkpoint to prevent pachytene exit.However,most plant mutants with defects in meiotic prophase I continue cell cycle progression,which hindered the characterization of factors controlling the prophase I to metaphase I transition.Here,we characterized a male-sterile mutant in maize,prolonged prophase1(pp1),which exhibited pachytene and diakinesis arrest in male meiosis,and abnormal chromatin condensation.Using mapbased cloning,the PP1 gene was isolated as a PHD family transcription factor,and its transcripts of PP1 were preferentially accumulated in tapetum and male germline cells during microsporogenesis.Transcriptomic analysis of the pp1 mutant revealed downregulation of genes associated with chromatin assembly,cell cycle,and male meiosis,correlating with observed meiotic arrest and chromatin condensation defects.These findings highlight the role of PP1 in maize microsporogenesis,and providing more insights into the mechanisms regulating the meiotic progression in maize.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of Shenhua tablet(肾华片,SHT)on renal macrophage polarization and renal injury in mice with diabetic kidney disease(DKD)and to explore the potential mechanism involving the hypoxia-...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of Shenhua tablet(肾华片,SHT)on renal macrophage polarization and renal injury in mice with diabetic kidney disease(DKD)and to explore the potential mechanism involving the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α)and pyruvate kinase M2(PKM2)signaling pathway,along with the glycolysis metabolism pathway.METHODS:The animals were divided into the following groups:Model,Control,dapagliflozin,SHT low-dose,SHT medium-dose,and SHT high-dose.We assessed 24-hour urine protein(24 h-UTP)levels,urinary albuminto-creatinine ratio,and regularly monitored fasting blood glucose during the treatment period.After treatment,we examined renal tissue structure,renal function(urea nitrogen,uric acid,creatinine,cystatin C,β2-microglobulin),and glycolysis in renal macrophages.Additionally,we observed macrophage polarization in renal tissue and measured inflammatory factors(tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-1β,interleukin-6,interleukin-10,monocyte chemoattractant protein-1)to assess the immunoinflammatory status of the renal tissue.Finally,we investigated the expression of the HIF-1α/PKM2 signaling pathway in macrophages to explore its role in the glycolysis process.RESULTS:SHT shows a beneficial effect in treating DKD by reducing 24 h-UTP,regulating blood glucose levels,improving renal tissue structure,protecting renal function,inhibiting macrophage glycolysis,reducing macrophage transformation to the M1 state,and suppressing the expression of the HIF-1α/PKM2 signaling pathway.CONCLUSION:SHT may exert renoprotective effects by inhibiting macrophage glycolysis via the HIF-1α/PKM2 signaling pathway.This inhibition decreases macrophage M1 polarization and reduces immunoinflammatory injury in the renal tissue of DKD mice.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the efficacy of Eleutherine bulbosa(Mill.)Urb.bulb extract(EBE)on the 3D human retinoblastoma cancer cells(WERI-Rb-1)spheroids and explore its apoptotic mechanism.METHODS:The 3D WERI-Rb-1 and human ...AIM:To investigate the efficacy of Eleutherine bulbosa(Mill.)Urb.bulb extract(EBE)on the 3D human retinoblastoma cancer cells(WERI-Rb-1)spheroids and explore its apoptotic mechanism.METHODS:The 3D WERI-Rb-1 and human retinal pigmented epithelium cells(ARPE-19)spheroids were developed using type 1 murine collagen that was excised from the rat tail tendon and cultured via hanging drop and embedded techniques.The cytotoxic activity was examined by Alamar blue assay meanwhile,the morphological characteristics were assessed by 4’,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole(DAPI)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The mRNA and protein expressions of apoptotic and antioxidant signal transduction pathways were explored to ascertain its molecular mechanisms.The statistical analysis was carried out using GraphPad Prism.RESULTS:The Alamar blue assay portrayed higher half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)values of EBE and cisplatin on 3D WERI-Rb-1 model as compared to the previous study on 2D model.The results of DAPI and SEM illustrated apoptotic features upon treatment with EBE and cisplatin in a dose-dependent manner on 3D WERI-Rb-1 model.The mRNA and protein levels of apoptotic and antioxidant-related pathways were significantly affected by EBE and cisplatin,respectively(P<0.05).The regulation of gene and protein expressions of 3D WERI-Rb-1 spheroids differed from the 2D study,suggesting that the tumor microenvironment of extracellular matrix(ECM)collagen matrix hindered the EBE treatment efficacy,leading to apoptotic evasion.CONCLUSION:A significant inhibition effect of EBE is observed on the 3D WERI-Rb-1 spheroids.The presence of ECM causes an increase in cytotoxic resistance upon treatment with EBE and cisplatin.展开更多
Dislocation strengthening,as one of the methods to simultaneously enhance the room temperature strength and ductility of alloys,does not achieve the desired strengthening and plasticity effect during elevated-temperat...Dislocation strengthening,as one of the methods to simultaneously enhance the room temperature strength and ductility of alloys,does not achieve the desired strengthening and plasticity effect during elevated-temperature deformation.Here,we report a novel strategy to boost the dislocation multiplication and accumulation during deformation at elevated temperatures through dynamic strain aging(DSA).With the introduction of the rare-earth element Ho in Mg-Y-Zn alloy,Ho atoms diffuse toward dislocations during deformation at elevated temperatures,provoking the DSA effect,which increases the dislocation density significantly via the interactions of mobile dislocations and Ho atoms.The resulting alloy achieves a great enhancement of dislocation hardening and obtains the dual benefits of high strength and good ductility simultaneously at high homologous temperatures.The present work provides an effective strategy to enhancing the strength and ductility for elevated-temperature materials.展开更多
BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori),a globally prevalent pathogen,is exhibiting increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance.However,clinical implementation of pre-treatment susceptibility testing remains limited...BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori),a globally prevalent pathogen,is exhibiting increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance.However,clinical implementation of pre-treatment susceptibility testing remains limited due to the organism’s fastidious growth requirements and prolonged culture time.AIM To propose a novel detection method utilizing antibiotic-supplemented media to inhibit susceptible strains,while resistant isolates were identified through urease-mediated hydrolysis of urea,inducing a phenol red color change for visual confirmation.METHODS Colombia agar was supplemented with urea,phenol red,and nickel chloride,and the final pH was adjusted to 7.35.Antibiotic-selective media were prepared by incorporating amoxicillin(0.5μg/mL),clarithromycin(2μg/mL),metronidazole(8μg/mL),or levofloxacin(2μg/mL)into separate batches.Gastric antral biopsies were homogenized and inoculated at 1.0×105 CFU onto the media,and then incubated under microaerobic conditions at 37°C for 28-36 hours.Resistance was determined based on a color change from yellow to pink,and the results were validated via broth microdilution according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.RESULTS After 28-36 hours of incubation,the drug-resistant H.pylori isolates induced a light red color change in the medium.Conversely,susceptible strains(H.pylori 26695 and G27)produced no visible color change.Compared with the conventional 11-day protocol,the novel method significantly reduced detection time.Among 201 clinical isolates,182 were successfully evaluated using the new method,resulting in a 90.5%detection rate.This was consistent with the 95.5%agreement rate observed when compared with microdilution-based susceptibility testing.The success rate of the novel approach was significantly higher than that of the comparative method(P<0.01).The accuracy of the new method was comparable to that of the dilution method.CONCLUSION The novel detection method can rapidly detect H.pylori drug resistance within 28-36 hours.With its operational simplicity and high diagnostic performance,it holds strong potential for clinical application in the management of H.pylori antimicrobial resistance.展开更多
Mountains serve as exceptional natural laboratories for studying biodiversity due to their heterogeneous landforms and climatic zones.The Himalaya,a global biodiversity hotspot,hosts rich endemic flora,supports vital ...Mountains serve as exceptional natural laboratories for studying biodiversity due to their heterogeneous landforms and climatic zones.The Himalaya,a global biodiversity hotspot,hosts rich endemic flora,supports vital ecosystem functions,and offers a unique window into multifaceted plant diversity patterns.This review synthesizes research on Himalayan plant diversity,including species,phylogenetic,functional,and genetic dimensions,highlighting knowledge gaps and solutions.Research on Himalayan plant diversity has developed significantly.However,gaps remain,especially in studies on phylogenetic and functional diversity.The region's vegetation ranges from tropical rainforests to alpine ecosystems,with species richness typically following a hump-shaped distribution along elevation gradients.The eastern Himalaya exhibits higher plant diversity than the central and western regions.Low-elevation communities were found to be more functionally diverse,whereas high-elevation communities displayed greater ecological specialization.Communities at mid-elevations tend to show greater phylogenetic diversity than those at higher and lower elevations.The eastern and western flanks of the Himalaya retain high levels of genetic diversity and serve as glacial refugia,whereas the central region acts as a hybrid zone for closely related species.Himalayan plant diversity is shaped by historical,climatic,ecological and anthropogenic factors across space and time.However,this rich biodiversity is increasingly threatened by environmental change and growing anthropogenic pressures.Unfortunately,research efforts are constrained by spatial biases and the lack of transnational initiatives and collaborative studies,which could significantly benefit from interdisciplinary approaches,and other coordinated actions.These efforts are vital to safeguarding the Himalayan natural heritage.展开更多
In fulfillment of the national science-and-technology development agenda, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) convened the Strategic Symposium on the Fifteent...In fulfillment of the national science-and-technology development agenda, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) convened the Strategic Symposium on the Fifteenth FiveYear (20262030) Development Plan for Electrochemistry held in Xiamen on 29 August, 2025-the culminating year of the Fourteenth Five-Year (2021-2025) Development Plan. More than forty leading experts in the field of electrochemistry participated with spanning nine thematic fronts: Interfacial Electrocatalysis, Interfacial Electrochemistry for Energy Storage, Bioelectrochemistry, Electrochemistry of Hydrogen Energy, Electrochemical Micro-/Nano-Manufacturing, Operando Electrochemical Characterization, Electro-Thermal Coupling Catalysis, Theoretical and Computational Electrochemistry,and Electrochemical Synthesis. The forum assembled China's foremost electrochemical expertise to blueprint high-quality disciplinary growth for the coming five-year period, thereby serving overarching national strategic needs and sharpening the international competitiveness of Chinese electrochemistry.This paper is presented to highlight the strategic needs and priority areas for the next five years (2026-2030) based on this symposium. The development status of basic research and applied basic research in China's electrochemistry field is systematically reviewed. The in-depth analyses of the existing problems and key challenges in the research and development of electrochemistry related fields are outlined, and the frontier research areas and development trends in the next 5-10 years by integrating national major strategic needs are discussed, which will further promote the academic community to reach a clearer consensus. The proposed strategic roadmap is intended to accelerate a sharpened community consensus, propel the discipline toward high-quality advancement, and furnish a critical reference for building China into a world-leading science and technology power.展开更多
The introduction of porous structures into high-entropy ceramics is expected to further improve its thermal insulation performance.In this work,a series of novel rare-earth-niobate high-entropy ceramic foams((Dy_(0.2)...The introduction of porous structures into high-entropy ceramics is expected to further improve its thermal insulation performance.In this work,a series of novel rare-earth-niobate high-entropy ceramic foams((Dy_(0.2)Ho_(0.2)Y_(0.2)Er_(0.2)Yb_(0.2))_(3)NbO_(7))with hierarchical pore structures were prepared by a particle-stabilized foaming method.Atomic-scale analysis reveals that high entropy causes atom displacement and lattice distortion.The high-entropy ceramic foams exhibit high porosity(90.13%-96.13%)and ultralow thermal conductivity(0.0343-0.0592 W/(m·K))at room temperature.High-entropy ceramic foam prepared by a 20 wt%slurry sintered at 1500℃has the porosity of 96.12%and extremely low thermal conductivity of 0.0343 W/(m·K).The existence of walls and secondary pores contributes to reduced thermal conductivity.There is a temperature difference of over 800℃between frontside and backside of the sample under fire resistance test.The research indicates that these as-prepared high-entropy ceramic foams are expected to be promising thermal insulation materials.展开更多
It has been proved that there exists a cross coupling between vertical heat turbulent transport and vertical velocity by using linear thermodynamics. This result asserts that the vertical component of heat turbulent t...It has been proved that there exists a cross coupling between vertical heat turbulent transport and vertical velocity by using linear thermodynamics. This result asserts that the vertical component of heat turbulent transport flux is composed of both the transport of the vertical potential temperature gradient and the coupling transport of the vertical velocity. In this paper, the coupling effect of vertical velocity on vertical heat turbulent transportation is validated by using observed data from the atmospheric boundary layer to determine cross coupling coefficients, and a series of significant properties of turbulent transportation are opened out. These properties indicate that the cross coupling coefficient is a logarithm function of the dimensionless vertical velocity and dimensionless height, and is not only related to the friction velocity u., but also to the coupling roughness height zwo and the coupling temperature Two of the vertical velocity. In addition, the function relations suggest that only when the vertical velocity magnitude conforms to the limitation IW/u. I # 1, and is above the level zwo, then the vertical velocity leads to the cross coupling effect on the vertical heat turbulent transport flux. The cross coupling theory and experimental results provide a challenge to the traditional turbulent K closure theory and the Monin-Obukhov similarity theory.展开更多
Globally, coxsackievirus B4 （CV-B4） has been continuously isolated and evidence suggests an association with the development of pancreatitis and type I diabetes. In addition, CV-B4 is also associated with myocarditi...Globally, coxsackievirus B4 （CV-B4） has been continuously isolated and evidence suggests an association with the development of pancreatitis and type I diabetes. In addition, CV-B4 is also associated with myocarditis and severe central nervous system （CNS） complications, which remain poorly studied and understood. In the present study, we established an institute for Cancer Research （ICR） mouse model of CV-B4 infection and examined whether CV-B4 infection resulted in a predisposition to myocarditis and CNS infection. We found high survival in both the treatment and control group, with no significant differences in clinical outcomes observed. However, pathological lesions were evident in both brain and heart tissue of the CV-B4-infected mice. in addition, high viral loads were found in the neural and cardiac tissues as early as 2 days post infection. Expressions of IFN-y and IL-6 in sera were significantly higher in CV-B4-infected mice compared to uninfected negative controls, suggesting the involvement of these cytokines in the development of histopathological lesions. Our murine model successfully reproduced the acute myocarditis and cerebral cortical neuron edema induced by CV-B4, and may be useful for the evaluation of vaccine candidates and potential antivirals against CV-B4 infection.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)have been considered as promising candidates in the post-lithium-ion battery era.Till now,a large number of materials have been used as electrode materials for PIBs,among which vanadium ox...Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)have been considered as promising candidates in the post-lithium-ion battery era.Till now,a large number of materials have been used as electrode materials for PIBs,among which vanadium oxides exhibit great potentiality.Vanadium oxides can provide multiple electron transfers during electrochemical reactions because vanadium possesses a variety of oxidation states.Meanwhile,their relatively low cost and superior material,structural,and physicochemical properties endow them with strong competitiveness.Although some inspiring research results have been achieved,many issues and challenges remain to be further addressed.Herein,we systematically summarize the research progress of vanadium oxides for PIBs.Then,feasible improvement strategies for the material properties and electrochemical performance are introduced.Finally,the existing challenges and perspectives are discussed with a view to promoting the development of vanadium oxides and accelerating their practical applications.展开更多
A destructive extreme heat attacked Northeast Asia(NEA)in the midsummer of 2018,characterized by the average midsummer T_(max)(daily maximum air temperature at 2 m)ranking first during the study period.The current stu...A destructive extreme heat attacked Northeast Asia(NEA)in the midsummer of 2018,characterized by the average midsummer T_(max)(daily maximum air temperature at 2 m)ranking first during the study period.The current study indicates that the cyclonic anomaly over the western North Pacific(WNP)was an important cause,which presents an anomaly of two standard deviations.The cyclonic anomaly over the WNP was accompanied by anomalous convection,which favored descending and anticyclonic anomalies over NEA through a local meridional cell.The anticyclonic anomaly over NEA corresponds to the northwestward extension of the WNP subtropical high and facilitated the occurrence of extreme heat.The tropical sea surface temperature anomaly(SSTA)presents a La Ni?a decaying episode,but the SSTA over the tropical Pacific and North Indian Ocean was weak in the summer.In contrast,the southeastern tropical Indian Ocean(SETIO)was obviously cool,which was the coolest after detrending.The SETIO cooling triggered a low-level southeasterly anomaly,which turned into a southwesterly after crossing the equator,due to the Coriolis force.The southwesterly anomaly extended eastwards and favored the cyclonic anomaly over the WNP.Meanwhile,the circulation anomalies over the SETIO and WNP were connected via a local meridional cell,with the ascending branch over the WNP.Moreover,the above mechanism also operates for the climate statistics,verifying the robust in?uence of the SETIO SSTA.Considering the consistency of the SETIO SSTA,it could be a potential predictor for the climate over the WNP and NEA.展开更多
Forest soil carbon is a major carbon pool of terrestrial ecosystems,and accurate estimation of soil organic carbon(SOC)stocks in forest ecosystems is rather challenging.This study compared the prediction performance o...Forest soil carbon is a major carbon pool of terrestrial ecosystems,and accurate estimation of soil organic carbon(SOC)stocks in forest ecosystems is rather challenging.This study compared the prediction performance of three empirical model approaches namely,regression kriging(RK),multiple stepwise regression(MSR),random forest(RF),and boosted regression trees(BRT)to predict SOC stocks in Northeast China for 1990 and 2015.Furthermore,the spatial variation of SOC stocks and the main controlling environmental factors during the past 25 years were identified.A total of 82(in 1990)and 157(in 2015)topsoil(0–20 cm)samples with 12 environmental factors(soil property,climate,topography and biology)were selected for model construction.Randomly selected80%of the soil sample data were used to train the models and the other 20%data for model verification using mean absolute error,root mean square error,coefficient of determination and Lin's consistency correlation coefficient indices.We found BRT model as the best prediction model and it could explain 67%and 60%spatial variation of SOC stocks,in 1990,and 2015,respectively.Predicted maps of all models in both periods showed similar spatial distribution characteristics,with the lower SOC in northeast and higher SOC in southwest.Mean annual temperature and elevation were the key environmental factors influencing the spatial variation of SOC stock in both periods.SOC stocks were mainly stored under Cambosols,Gleyosols and Isohumosols,accounting for 95.6%(1990)and 95.9%(2015).Overall,SOC stocks increased by 471 Tg C during the past 25 years.Our study found that the BRT model employing common environmental factors was the most robust method for forest topsoil SOC stocks inventories.The spatial resolution of BRT model enabled us to pinpoint in which areas of Northeast China that new forest tree planting would be most effective for enhancing forest C stocks.Overall,our approach is likely to be useful in forestry management and ecological restoration at and beyond the regional scale.展开更多
Global extreme hydrological events pose considerable challenges to the sustainable development of human society and river ecology.Land use/cover change(LUCC)is a visible manifestation of human activity and has caused ...Global extreme hydrological events pose considerable challenges to the sustainable development of human society and river ecology.Land use/cover change(LUCC)is a visible manifestation of human activity and has caused substantial alterations in extreme hydrological regimes across rivers worldwide.The Jinsha River lies upstream of the Yangtze River and its hydrological variability has had profound socioeconomic and environmental effects.In this study,we developed Hydrological Simulation Program–FORTRAN(HSPF)and land-use simulation models of the entire watershed to simulate the effects of LUCC on hydrological extremes and quantify the inter-relationships among them.The main land-use changes between 1995 and 2015 were those associated with cropland,forest land,and grassland.Between 2015 and 2030,it is estimated that the coverage of forest land,grassland,construction land,and unused land will increase by 0.64%,0.18%,69.38%,and 45.08%,respectively,whereas that of cropland,water bodies,and snow-and ice-covered areas will decline by 8.02%,2.63%,and 0.89%,respectively.LUCC has had irregular effects on different hydrological regimes and has most severely altered stream flows.The responses of hydrological extremes to historical land-use change were characterized by spatial variation.Extreme low flows increased by 0.54%–0.59%whereas extreme high flows increased by 0%–0.08%at the lowest outlet.Responses to future land-use change will be amplified by a 0.72%–0.90%reduction in extreme low flows and a 0.08%–0.12%increase in extreme high flows.The hedging effect caused by irregular changes in tributary stream flow was found to alleviate the observed flow in mainstream rivers caused by land-use change.The extreme hydrological regimes were affected mainly by the net swap area transferred from ice and snow area to forest(NSAIF)and thereafter to cultivated land(NSAIC).Extreme low flows were found to be positively correlated with NSAIF and NSAIC,whereas extreme high flows were positively correlated with NSAIC and negatively correlated with NSAIF.展开更多
In this paper, a new method for welding SiCp/101A was put forward. It is LPI (liquid-phase-impacting) diffusionwelding. Through LPI diffusion welding SiCp/101A aluminum, the effect of welding parameters on the weldedj...In this paper, a new method for welding SiCp/101A was put forward. It is LPI (liquid-phase-impacting) diffusionwelding. Through LPI diffusion welding SiCp/101A aluminum, the effect of welding parameters on the weldedjoint property was investigated, and the optimal welding parameters were brought forward at the same time. Themicrostructure of joint was analyzed by means of optical-microscope, scanning electron microscope in order to studythe relationship between the macro-properties of joint and the microstructure. The results show that LPI diffusionwelding could be used for welding aluminum matrix composites SiCp/101A successfully.展开更多
文摘Background:Colorectal cancer(CRC)has become one of the major life-threatening complications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),which includes ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn's disease(CD).This study aimed to explore the clinicalpathologic similarities and differences in the IBD-associ吐ed CRC(IBD-CRC)between patients in China and Canada.Methods:Data of 78 patients with IBD-CRC retrospectively retrieved from two representative medical institutions in Beijing(China)and Calgary(Canada)over the same past 13 years,including 25(22 UC-associated and three CD-associated)from Beijing group and 53(32 UC-associated and 21 CD-associated)from Calgary group,were compared with regards to their clinical and pathologic characteristics.Results:Several known features of IBD-CRC were seen in both groups,including long duration and large extent of colitis,active inflammation background,multifocal lesions,and advanced tumor-node-metastasis stage.Beijing group showed a significantly higher percentage of UC(88.0%vs.60.4%,P=0.018),younger age at diagnosis of CRC(48.6±12.8 years vs.61.6±14.7 years,P<0.001),lower ratio of mucinous adenocarcinoma(7.1%us.42.4%,P=0.001)compared with Calgary group.None of the Beijing group had concurrent primary sclerosing cholangitis,while 5.7%of Calgary group did.Surveillance colonoscopy favored the detection rate of precancerous lesions(41.4%vs.17.0%,P=0.002).Conclusions:As compared with patients from the Calgary group,the IBD-CRC patients in Beijing group were younger,less CDassociated and had less mucinous features,otherwise they were similar in many common features.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23A6005 and 22178069)。
文摘Zn-air battery(ZAB)has garnered significant attention owing to its environmental friendliness and safety attributes.A critical challenge in advancing ZAB technology lies in the development of high-performance and cost-effective electrocatalysts for oxygen redox reactions(OER and ORR).Herein,we report Co/Fe carbon-supported composites as efficient bifunctional catalyst encapsulated in oxidative ammonolysis modified lignin-derived N-doped biochar(Co Fe-Co_(x)N@NOALC).It exhibited exceptional electrochemical performance in aqueous ZAB owing to their uniform dispersed and small particle size,with a peak power density of 154 mW/cm^(2)and a specific capacity of 770 mAh/g.Most notably,it exhibited a long cycle stability,surpassing 1500 h at a current density of 10 mA/cm^(2),with a mere 11.4%decrease in the chargedischarge efficiency of the battery.This study proposes a viable strategy for enhancing the performance and reducing the cost of Zn-air batteries through the utilization of biomass-derived materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFC2400600,2022YFE0203600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81925035,82304842,82204628)+6 种基金High-level Innovative Research Institute(No.2021B0909050003)Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship Initiative(No.2024VBB0004)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Projects in Zhongshan City(Nos.LJ2021001,CXTD2022011)the Social Welfare and Basic Research Projects in Zhongshan(No.221014134359625)the Special Projects in Key Areas of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province(No.2022ZDZX2015)the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(No.2024A04J4899)Young Talent Project of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine(No.A1–2601–24–414–110Z76)。
文摘Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a refractory autoimmune disease with limited treatment options.Plantderived exosomes-like nanovesicles(PDENs)have emerged as a novel nanomedical approach,with the inherent bioactive compounds from their source plants.The roots of Morinda officinalis How.(MO),a Chinese herb,exhibit notable anti-inflammatory activities and hold promising therapeutic value.We engineered a joint-targe ting delivery system(termed MOE@EM)by masking MO-derived exosomes-like nanovesicles(MOE)with erythrocyte membrane(EM).This biomimetic strategy,using EM camouflage,is intended to improve the in vivo fate of MOE.We investigated the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities,immunogenicity,drug accumulation in the joint,and therapeutic efficacy to ascertain its suitability for RA therapy.UV irradiation significantly increased the activities of catalase and peroxidase of MOE,and enhanced the anti-inflammatory effects via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.Furthermore,MOE@EM markedly attenuated dendritic cell activation.MOE@EM exhibited joint-specific delivery,with substantial reduction in paw swelling,and favorable modulation of immune microenvironment.
基金Supported by the Excellent Youth Project of Anhui Universities,No.2022AH030065National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82474224 and No.82405244+3 种基金Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation,No.2408085MH223Open Projects of Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Meridian Viscera Correlationship,No.2024AHMVC04Research Project of Xin’an Medical and Chinese Medicine Modernization Research Institute,No.2023CXMMTCM016the Anhui Province Scientific Research Planning Project,No.2022AH050438.
文摘BACKGROUND Visceral hypersensitivity is the core pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)and is often accompanied by negative emotions such as anxiety or depression.Paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus(PVN)corticotropin-releasing factor(CRF)is involved in the stress-related gastrointestinal dysfunction.Electroacupuncture(EA)has unique advantages for the treatment of visceral hypersensitivity and negative emotions in IBS patients.However,the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.AIM To investigate the pathological mechanisms visceral hypersensitivity and negative emotions in IBS,as well as the effect mechanism of EA.METHODS A model of diarrhoeal IBS(IBS-D)with negative emotions was prepared by chronic restraint combined with glacial acetic acid enema.The effect of EA was verified by abdominal withdrawal reflex and open-field test.PVN CRFcolonic mast cell(MC)/transient potential receptor vanilloid type 1(TRPV1)pathway was detected by immunofluorescence,Western blot,ELISA,and toluidine blue staining.Moreover,PVN CRFergic neurons were activated or inhibited by chemogenetical technique to observe the changes of effect indicator.RESULTS In the model group,IBS-D symptoms and negative emotions were successfully induced.Notably,the combination of Baihui(GV20)with Tianshu(ST25)and Dachangshu(BL25)acupoints showed the greatest efficacy in improving the negative emotions and visceral hypersensitivity in model mice.Furthermore,we found that EA inhibited overactivated PVN CRFergic neurons and the overexpression of serum CRF,colonic CRF,CRF-receptor 1(CRFR1),mast cell tryptase(MCT),protease-activated receptor 2 and TRPV1 in model mice.Moreover,we found that activating PVN CRFergic neurons induced negative emotions and visceral hypersensitivity in normal mice;however,inhibiting PVN CRFergic neurons alleviated negative emotions and intestinal symptoms in model mice and decreased the expression of colonic CRF-R1,MCT,and TRPV1.CONCLUSION This research highlights the key role of PVN CRF-MC CRF-R1 and the downstream MC/TRPV1 pathway in the pathological process of IBS-D and the mechanism of the effect of EA.
基金co-supported by Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2022A1515110622)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-JC-QN-0548)+1 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3402200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘This study presents new methods to effectively model the anisotropic yielding and hardening behavior of laser powder bed fusion fabricated aluminum alloy under both monotonic and cyclic loading conditions.The proposed model combines the yield surface-interpolation method to accurately describe the anisotropic hardening rates in various directions,with the Chaboche kinematic hardening rule to precisely reflect the cyclic characteristics.For numerical implementation of the combined anisotropic and cyclic constitutive model,a fully implicit stress integration algorithm based on return mapping method is provided.Moreover,the multiple parameters associated with the model are categorized and identified in an uncoupled manner.The isotropic and cyclic hardening parameters are determined by an inverse method,and the stability of the optimization outcomes is validated by applying different starting points for the parameters.Particularly,the back-stress effect on the identification of anisotropic parameters associated with the stress invariant-based Hill48 yield function is considered for the first time.This consideration leads to an improved prediction accuracy compared to the identification of anisotropic parameters without considering back-stress effect.The combined anisotropic and cyclic constitutive model,along with the calibrated parameters,are proven capable of accurately reproducing the intricate deformation behavior of laser powder bed fusion fabricated AlSi10Mg.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFF1003501)Biological BreedingMajor Projects(2023ZD04076)+1 种基金Funds from State Key Laboratory of Maize Bio-breeding(SKLMB2404,SKLMB2440)Anhui Natural Science Foundation(2308085QC92).
文摘Meiosis,a critical process for sexual reproduction,requires precise regulation to ensure the correct progression of meiotic stages.In yeast and animals,errors in meiotic recombination and homologous chromosomes synapsis bring a surveillance mechanism named pachytene checkpoint to prevent pachytene exit.However,most plant mutants with defects in meiotic prophase I continue cell cycle progression,which hindered the characterization of factors controlling the prophase I to metaphase I transition.Here,we characterized a male-sterile mutant in maize,prolonged prophase1(pp1),which exhibited pachytene and diakinesis arrest in male meiosis,and abnormal chromatin condensation.Using mapbased cloning,the PP1 gene was isolated as a PHD family transcription factor,and its transcripts of PP1 were preferentially accumulated in tapetum and male germline cells during microsporogenesis.Transcriptomic analysis of the pp1 mutant revealed downregulation of genes associated with chromatin assembly,cell cycle,and male meiosis,correlating with observed meiotic arrest and chromatin condensation defects.These findings highlight the role of PP1 in maize microsporogenesis,and providing more insights into the mechanisms regulating the meiotic progression in maize.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China:Basic Research on the Mechanism of Organ Immune Damage and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine(No.32141005)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of Shenhua tablet(肾华片,SHT)on renal macrophage polarization and renal injury in mice with diabetic kidney disease(DKD)and to explore the potential mechanism involving the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α)and pyruvate kinase M2(PKM2)signaling pathway,along with the glycolysis metabolism pathway.METHODS:The animals were divided into the following groups:Model,Control,dapagliflozin,SHT low-dose,SHT medium-dose,and SHT high-dose.We assessed 24-hour urine protein(24 h-UTP)levels,urinary albuminto-creatinine ratio,and regularly monitored fasting blood glucose during the treatment period.After treatment,we examined renal tissue structure,renal function(urea nitrogen,uric acid,creatinine,cystatin C,β2-microglobulin),and glycolysis in renal macrophages.Additionally,we observed macrophage polarization in renal tissue and measured inflammatory factors(tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-1β,interleukin-6,interleukin-10,monocyte chemoattractant protein-1)to assess the immunoinflammatory status of the renal tissue.Finally,we investigated the expression of the HIF-1α/PKM2 signaling pathway in macrophages to explore its role in the glycolysis process.RESULTS:SHT shows a beneficial effect in treating DKD by reducing 24 h-UTP,regulating blood glucose levels,improving renal tissue structure,protecting renal function,inhibiting macrophage glycolysis,reducing macrophage transformation to the M1 state,and suppressing the expression of the HIF-1α/PKM2 signaling pathway.CONCLUSION:SHT may exert renoprotective effects by inhibiting macrophage glycolysis via the HIF-1α/PKM2 signaling pathway.This inhibition decreases macrophage M1 polarization and reduces immunoinflammatory injury in the renal tissue of DKD mice.
基金Supported by Universiti Putra Malaysia,Serdang,Selangor,Malaysia(UPM/700-2/1/GPB/2017/9549900).
文摘AIM:To investigate the efficacy of Eleutherine bulbosa(Mill.)Urb.bulb extract(EBE)on the 3D human retinoblastoma cancer cells(WERI-Rb-1)spheroids and explore its apoptotic mechanism.METHODS:The 3D WERI-Rb-1 and human retinal pigmented epithelium cells(ARPE-19)spheroids were developed using type 1 murine collagen that was excised from the rat tail tendon and cultured via hanging drop and embedded techniques.The cytotoxic activity was examined by Alamar blue assay meanwhile,the morphological characteristics were assessed by 4’,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole(DAPI)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The mRNA and protein expressions of apoptotic and antioxidant signal transduction pathways were explored to ascertain its molecular mechanisms.The statistical analysis was carried out using GraphPad Prism.RESULTS:The Alamar blue assay portrayed higher half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)values of EBE and cisplatin on 3D WERI-Rb-1 model as compared to the previous study on 2D model.The results of DAPI and SEM illustrated apoptotic features upon treatment with EBE and cisplatin in a dose-dependent manner on 3D WERI-Rb-1 model.The mRNA and protein levels of apoptotic and antioxidant-related pathways were significantly affected by EBE and cisplatin,respectively(P<0.05).The regulation of gene and protein expressions of 3D WERI-Rb-1 spheroids differed from the 2D study,suggesting that the tumor microenvironment of extracellular matrix(ECM)collagen matrix hindered the EBE treatment efficacy,leading to apoptotic evasion.CONCLUSION:A significant inhibition effect of EBE is observed on the 3D WERI-Rb-1 spheroids.The presence of ECM causes an increase in cytotoxic resistance upon treatment with EBE and cisplatin.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(2023YFA1609100)the NSFC Funding(U2141207,52171111,52001083)+6 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang(YQ2023E026)China Postdoctoral Science foundation(2024M754149)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20242192)support from the National Science Foundation(DMR-1611180 and 1809640)with the program directors,DrsHKU Seed Fund for Collaborative Research(#2207101618)support by Croucher Senior Research Fellowship and City U Project(Project No.9229019)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Project No.JCYJ20220818101203007)。
文摘Dislocation strengthening,as one of the methods to simultaneously enhance the room temperature strength and ductility of alloys,does not achieve the desired strengthening and plasticity effect during elevated-temperature deformation.Here,we report a novel strategy to boost the dislocation multiplication and accumulation during deformation at elevated temperatures through dynamic strain aging(DSA).With the introduction of the rare-earth element Ho in Mg-Y-Zn alloy,Ho atoms diffuse toward dislocations during deformation at elevated temperatures,provoking the DSA effect,which increases the dislocation density significantly via the interactions of mobile dislocations and Ho atoms.The resulting alloy achieves a great enhancement of dislocation hardening and obtains the dual benefits of high strength and good ductility simultaneously at high homologous temperatures.The present work provides an effective strategy to enhancing the strength and ductility for elevated-temperature materials.
基金Supported by the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Projects,No.AA23073012the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.32360035 and No.32060018。
文摘BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori),a globally prevalent pathogen,is exhibiting increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance.However,clinical implementation of pre-treatment susceptibility testing remains limited due to the organism’s fastidious growth requirements and prolonged culture time.AIM To propose a novel detection method utilizing antibiotic-supplemented media to inhibit susceptible strains,while resistant isolates were identified through urease-mediated hydrolysis of urea,inducing a phenol red color change for visual confirmation.METHODS Colombia agar was supplemented with urea,phenol red,and nickel chloride,and the final pH was adjusted to 7.35.Antibiotic-selective media were prepared by incorporating amoxicillin(0.5μg/mL),clarithromycin(2μg/mL),metronidazole(8μg/mL),or levofloxacin(2μg/mL)into separate batches.Gastric antral biopsies were homogenized and inoculated at 1.0×105 CFU onto the media,and then incubated under microaerobic conditions at 37°C for 28-36 hours.Resistance was determined based on a color change from yellow to pink,and the results were validated via broth microdilution according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.RESULTS After 28-36 hours of incubation,the drug-resistant H.pylori isolates induced a light red color change in the medium.Conversely,susceptible strains(H.pylori 26695 and G27)produced no visible color change.Compared with the conventional 11-day protocol,the novel method significantly reduced detection time.Among 201 clinical isolates,182 were successfully evaluated using the new method,resulting in a 90.5%detection rate.This was consistent with the 95.5%agreement rate observed when compared with microdilution-based susceptibility testing.The success rate of the novel approach was significantly higher than that of the comparative method(P<0.01).The accuracy of the new method was comparable to that of the dilution method.CONCLUSION The novel detection method can rapidly detect H.pylori drug resistance within 28-36 hours.With its operational simplicity and high diagnostic performance,it holds strong potential for clinical application in the management of H.pylori antimicrobial resistance.
基金funded by the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences,CAS(ZDBS-LY-7001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32170398,42211540718,W2433074,32071541)+6 种基金the CAS“Light of West China”Programthe Xingdian Talent Support Program of Yunnan Province(XDYC-QNRC-2022-0026)the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan(202201AT070222)the Fund of Yunnan Key Laboratory of Crop Wild Relatives Omics(CWR-2024-04)funding from the China Scholarship Council(202304910135,202304910138)for their oneyear study at the University of Toronto,Canadathe Pakistan Science Foundation&NSFC for the joint venture under the project(PSF-NSFC/JSEP/BIO/COAU(04))surpported by the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2023ZKZD36).
文摘Mountains serve as exceptional natural laboratories for studying biodiversity due to their heterogeneous landforms and climatic zones.The Himalaya,a global biodiversity hotspot,hosts rich endemic flora,supports vital ecosystem functions,and offers a unique window into multifaceted plant diversity patterns.This review synthesizes research on Himalayan plant diversity,including species,phylogenetic,functional,and genetic dimensions,highlighting knowledge gaps and solutions.Research on Himalayan plant diversity has developed significantly.However,gaps remain,especially in studies on phylogenetic and functional diversity.The region's vegetation ranges from tropical rainforests to alpine ecosystems,with species richness typically following a hump-shaped distribution along elevation gradients.The eastern Himalaya exhibits higher plant diversity than the central and western regions.Low-elevation communities were found to be more functionally diverse,whereas high-elevation communities displayed greater ecological specialization.Communities at mid-elevations tend to show greater phylogenetic diversity than those at higher and lower elevations.The eastern and western flanks of the Himalaya retain high levels of genetic diversity and serve as glacial refugia,whereas the central region acts as a hybrid zone for closely related species.Himalayan plant diversity is shaped by historical,climatic,ecological and anthropogenic factors across space and time.However,this rich biodiversity is increasingly threatened by environmental change and growing anthropogenic pressures.Unfortunately,research efforts are constrained by spatial biases and the lack of transnational initiatives and collaborative studies,which could significantly benefit from interdisciplinary approaches,and other coordinated actions.These efforts are vital to safeguarding the Himalayan natural heritage.
文摘In fulfillment of the national science-and-technology development agenda, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) convened the Strategic Symposium on the Fifteenth FiveYear (20262030) Development Plan for Electrochemistry held in Xiamen on 29 August, 2025-the culminating year of the Fourteenth Five-Year (2021-2025) Development Plan. More than forty leading experts in the field of electrochemistry participated with spanning nine thematic fronts: Interfacial Electrocatalysis, Interfacial Electrochemistry for Energy Storage, Bioelectrochemistry, Electrochemistry of Hydrogen Energy, Electrochemical Micro-/Nano-Manufacturing, Operando Electrochemical Characterization, Electro-Thermal Coupling Catalysis, Theoretical and Computational Electrochemistry,and Electrochemical Synthesis. The forum assembled China's foremost electrochemical expertise to blueprint high-quality disciplinary growth for the coming five-year period, thereby serving overarching national strategic needs and sharpening the international competitiveness of Chinese electrochemistry.This paper is presented to highlight the strategic needs and priority areas for the next five years (2026-2030) based on this symposium. The development status of basic research and applied basic research in China's electrochemistry field is systematically reviewed. The in-depth analyses of the existing problems and key challenges in the research and development of electrochemistry related fields are outlined, and the frontier research areas and development trends in the next 5-10 years by integrating national major strategic needs are discussed, which will further promote the academic community to reach a clearer consensus. The proposed strategic roadmap is intended to accelerate a sharpened community consensus, propel the discipline toward high-quality advancement, and furnish a critical reference for building China into a world-leading science and technology power.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52072301)the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU)(No.2021-TS-08)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory of New Ceramic and Fine Processing Tsinghua University(No.KFZD202102)the China-Poland International Collaboration Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51961135301)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.D5000210722)State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,Huazhong University of Science and Technology(No.P2020–009)。
文摘The introduction of porous structures into high-entropy ceramics is expected to further improve its thermal insulation performance.In this work,a series of novel rare-earth-niobate high-entropy ceramic foams((Dy_(0.2)Ho_(0.2)Y_(0.2)Er_(0.2)Yb_(0.2))_(3)NbO_(7))with hierarchical pore structures were prepared by a particle-stabilized foaming method.Atomic-scale analysis reveals that high entropy causes atom displacement and lattice distortion.The high-entropy ceramic foams exhibit high porosity(90.13%-96.13%)and ultralow thermal conductivity(0.0343-0.0592 W/(m·K))at room temperature.High-entropy ceramic foam prepared by a 20 wt%slurry sintered at 1500℃has the porosity of 96.12%and extremely low thermal conductivity of 0.0343 W/(m·K).The existence of walls and secondary pores contributes to reduced thermal conductivity.There is a temperature difference of over 800℃between frontside and backside of the sample under fire resistance test.The research indicates that these as-prepared high-entropy ceramic foams are expected to be promising thermal insulation materials.
基金This study has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 40633014.
文摘It has been proved that there exists a cross coupling between vertical heat turbulent transport and vertical velocity by using linear thermodynamics. This result asserts that the vertical component of heat turbulent transport flux is composed of both the transport of the vertical potential temperature gradient and the coupling transport of the vertical velocity. In this paper, the coupling effect of vertical velocity on vertical heat turbulent transportation is validated by using observed data from the atmospheric boundary layer to determine cross coupling coefficients, and a series of significant properties of turbulent transportation are opened out. These properties indicate that the cross coupling coefficient is a logarithm function of the dimensionless vertical velocity and dimensionless height, and is not only related to the friction velocity u., but also to the coupling roughness height zwo and the coupling temperature Two of the vertical velocity. In addition, the function relations suggest that only when the vertical velocity magnitude conforms to the limitation IW/u. I # 1, and is above the level zwo, then the vertical velocity leads to the cross coupling effect on the vertical heat turbulent transport flux. The cross coupling theory and experimental results provide a challenge to the traditional turbulent K closure theory and the Monin-Obukhov similarity theory.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2015JL026)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81601773)supported by the Taishan Scholars program of Shandong Province(ts201511056)
文摘Globally, coxsackievirus B4 （CV-B4） has been continuously isolated and evidence suggests an association with the development of pancreatitis and type I diabetes. In addition, CV-B4 is also associated with myocarditis and severe central nervous system （CNS） complications, which remain poorly studied and understood. In the present study, we established an institute for Cancer Research （ICR） mouse model of CV-B4 infection and examined whether CV-B4 infection resulted in a predisposition to myocarditis and CNS infection. We found high survival in both the treatment and control group, with no significant differences in clinical outcomes observed. However, pathological lesions were evident in both brain and heart tissue of the CV-B4-infected mice. in addition, high viral loads were found in the neural and cardiac tissues as early as 2 days post infection. Expressions of IFN-y and IL-6 in sera were significantly higher in CV-B4-infected mice compared to uninfected negative controls, suggesting the involvement of these cytokines in the development of histopathological lesions. Our murine model successfully reproduced the acute myocarditis and cerebral cortical neuron edema induced by CV-B4, and may be useful for the evaluation of vaccine candidates and potential antivirals against CV-B4 infection.
基金the Shenyang University of Technology(QNPY202209-4)the Key R&D project of Liaoning Province of China(2020JH2/10300079)+2 种基金the“Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program”(2018921006)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1908034)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21571132).
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)have been considered as promising candidates in the post-lithium-ion battery era.Till now,a large number of materials have been used as electrode materials for PIBs,among which vanadium oxides exhibit great potentiality.Vanadium oxides can provide multiple electron transfers during electrochemical reactions because vanadium possesses a variety of oxidation states.Meanwhile,their relatively low cost and superior material,structural,and physicochemical properties endow them with strong competitiveness.Although some inspiring research results have been achieved,many issues and challenges remain to be further addressed.Herein,we systematically summarize the research progress of vanadium oxides for PIBs.Then,feasible improvement strategies for the material properties and electrochemical performance are introduced.Finally,the existing challenges and perspectives are discussed with a view to promoting the development of vanadium oxides and accelerating their practical applications.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[grant number 2016YFA0600601]the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers41605027,41530530,and 41721004]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘A destructive extreme heat attacked Northeast Asia(NEA)in the midsummer of 2018,characterized by the average midsummer T_(max)(daily maximum air temperature at 2 m)ranking first during the study period.The current study indicates that the cyclonic anomaly over the western North Pacific(WNP)was an important cause,which presents an anomaly of two standard deviations.The cyclonic anomaly over the WNP was accompanied by anomalous convection,which favored descending and anticyclonic anomalies over NEA through a local meridional cell.The anticyclonic anomaly over NEA corresponds to the northwestward extension of the WNP subtropical high and facilitated the occurrence of extreme heat.The tropical sea surface temperature anomaly(SSTA)presents a La Ni?a decaying episode,but the SSTA over the tropical Pacific and North Indian Ocean was weak in the summer.In contrast,the southeastern tropical Indian Ocean(SETIO)was obviously cool,which was the coolest after detrending.The SETIO cooling triggered a low-level southeasterly anomaly,which turned into a southwesterly after crossing the equator,due to the Coriolis force.The southwesterly anomaly extended eastwards and favored the cyclonic anomaly over the WNP.Meanwhile,the circulation anomalies over the SETIO and WNP were connected via a local meridional cell,with the ascending branch over the WNP.Moreover,the above mechanism also operates for the climate statistics,verifying the robust in?uence of the SETIO SSTA.Considering the consistency of the SETIO SSTA,it could be a potential predictor for the climate over the WNP and NEA.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFD1500200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42077149)+4 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2019M660782)National Science and Technology Basic Resources Survey Program of China(Grant No.2019FY101300)Doctoral research start-up fund project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Science and Technology(Grant No.2021-BS-136)China Scholarship Council(201908210132)Young Scientific and Technological Talents Project of Liaoning Province(Grant Nos.LSNQN201910 and LSNQN201914)。
文摘Forest soil carbon is a major carbon pool of terrestrial ecosystems,and accurate estimation of soil organic carbon(SOC)stocks in forest ecosystems is rather challenging.This study compared the prediction performance of three empirical model approaches namely,regression kriging(RK),multiple stepwise regression(MSR),random forest(RF),and boosted regression trees(BRT)to predict SOC stocks in Northeast China for 1990 and 2015.Furthermore,the spatial variation of SOC stocks and the main controlling environmental factors during the past 25 years were identified.A total of 82(in 1990)and 157(in 2015)topsoil(0–20 cm)samples with 12 environmental factors(soil property,climate,topography and biology)were selected for model construction.Randomly selected80%of the soil sample data were used to train the models and the other 20%data for model verification using mean absolute error,root mean square error,coefficient of determination and Lin's consistency correlation coefficient indices.We found BRT model as the best prediction model and it could explain 67%and 60%spatial variation of SOC stocks,in 1990,and 2015,respectively.Predicted maps of all models in both periods showed similar spatial distribution characteristics,with the lower SOC in northeast and higher SOC in southwest.Mean annual temperature and elevation were the key environmental factors influencing the spatial variation of SOC stock in both periods.SOC stocks were mainly stored under Cambosols,Gleyosols and Isohumosols,accounting for 95.6%(1990)and 95.9%(2015).Overall,SOC stocks increased by 471 Tg C during the past 25 years.Our study found that the BRT model employing common environmental factors was the most robust method for forest topsoil SOC stocks inventories.The spatial resolution of BRT model enabled us to pinpoint in which areas of Northeast China that new forest tree planting would be most effective for enhancing forest C stocks.Overall,our approach is likely to be useful in forestry management and ecological restoration at and beyond the regional scale.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2021YFC3201004。
文摘Global extreme hydrological events pose considerable challenges to the sustainable development of human society and river ecology.Land use/cover change(LUCC)is a visible manifestation of human activity and has caused substantial alterations in extreme hydrological regimes across rivers worldwide.The Jinsha River lies upstream of the Yangtze River and its hydrological variability has had profound socioeconomic and environmental effects.In this study,we developed Hydrological Simulation Program–FORTRAN(HSPF)and land-use simulation models of the entire watershed to simulate the effects of LUCC on hydrological extremes and quantify the inter-relationships among them.The main land-use changes between 1995 and 2015 were those associated with cropland,forest land,and grassland.Between 2015 and 2030,it is estimated that the coverage of forest land,grassland,construction land,and unused land will increase by 0.64%,0.18%,69.38%,and 45.08%,respectively,whereas that of cropland,water bodies,and snow-and ice-covered areas will decline by 8.02%,2.63%,and 0.89%,respectively.LUCC has had irregular effects on different hydrological regimes and has most severely altered stream flows.The responses of hydrological extremes to historical land-use change were characterized by spatial variation.Extreme low flows increased by 0.54%–0.59%whereas extreme high flows increased by 0%–0.08%at the lowest outlet.Responses to future land-use change will be amplified by a 0.72%–0.90%reduction in extreme low flows and a 0.08%–0.12%increase in extreme high flows.The hedging effect caused by irregular changes in tributary stream flow was found to alleviate the observed flow in mainstream rivers caused by land-use change.The extreme hydrological regimes were affected mainly by the net swap area transferred from ice and snow area to forest(NSAIF)and thereafter to cultivated land(NSAIC).Extreme low flows were found to be positively correlated with NSAIF and NSAIC,whereas extreme high flows were positively correlated with NSAIC and negatively correlated with NSAIF.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 90205035, 50171025).
文摘In this paper, a new method for welding SiCp/101A was put forward. It is LPI (liquid-phase-impacting) diffusionwelding. Through LPI diffusion welding SiCp/101A aluminum, the effect of welding parameters on the weldedjoint property was investigated, and the optimal welding parameters were brought forward at the same time. Themicrostructure of joint was analyzed by means of optical-microscope, scanning electron microscope in order to studythe relationship between the macro-properties of joint and the microstructure. The results show that LPI diffusionwelding could be used for welding aluminum matrix composites SiCp/101A successfully.
