Objective To investigate the serum total IgE （tlgE） and specific IgE （slgE） to common allergens among allergic patients in Guangzhou, China. Methods 7 085 patients were examined for tlgE and slgE to 15 allergens, ...Objective To investigate the serum total IgE （tlgE） and specific IgE （slgE） to common allergens among allergic patients in Guangzhou, China. Methods 7 085 patients were examined for tlgE and slgE to 15 allergens, based on the protocols of reversed enzyme allergosorbent test and the sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results 3 758 （53.04%） patients tested positive for tlgE, and 4 640 （65.49%） for slgE. Der pteronyssinus, Derfarinae, eggs, and cow＇s milk were the most common allergens leading to higher positive rates of slgE responses. Several peaks of sensitization were： Der pteronyssinus, Derfarinae, and Blomia tropicalis at age 10-12; cow＇s milk at age below 3; eggs at age 4-6. The mean level and positive rate of tlgE tended to increase in subjects sensitized to more allergens. Sensitization to Der pteronyssinus （OR, 1.6; P〈O.05）, Der farinae （OR, 1.5; P〈O.05）, Blomia tropicalis （OR, 1.4; P〈O.05）, Blattella germanica （OR, 1.5; P〈O.05）, cow＇s milk （OR, 1.3; P〈O.05）, and soy beans （OR, 2.0; P〈O.05） were independently correlated with allergy-related conditions in preliminary diagnosis. Conclusion The major allergens in Guangzhou include Derpteronyssinus, Derfarinae, cow＇s milk, and eggs. Sensitization to these allergens appears to be predictors of allergy-related disorder.展开更多
In recent years,the usage,management and benefit of large-scale scientific research instruments and equipment in scientific research institutes have been a leading issue in the management of scientific research instit...In recent years,the usage,management and benefit of large-scale scientific research instruments and equipment in scientific research institutes have been a leading issue in the management of scientific research institutes.Within the scope of equipment budget,it is necessary for each equipment acquisition team to conduct a round of communication,coordination and negotiation with suppliers in order to improve the cost performance of equipment procurement and maximize the performance index to meet the needs of scientific research.By introducing the practical experience of the State Key Laboratory in purchasing imported equipment and managing large-scale instruments,this paper probes into the management process of the imported large-scale scientific research tax-free equipment of scientific research institutes,and explores the system and methods to guarantee and improve the efficiency of large-scale instruments in scientific research institutes from the aspects of policy,funds and technology.展开更多
The State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs was approved for a funding of nearly 100 million yuan specifically aimed at the purchase and maintenance of equipment and instruments from 2018 to 2020,which is...The State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs was approved for a funding of nearly 100 million yuan specifically aimed at the purchase and maintenance of equipment and instruments from 2018 to 2020,which is a record high.The Laboratory focuses on two major directions of scientific research,the"basic scientific problems of drug resistance of complex components of natural products"and the"key biomimetic scientific problems of endogenous substances therapeutic functions".The selection of scientific instruments and equipment,trial production,upgrading,as well as high level of technical and management personnel allocation and other aspects are critical to meet the development needs of the Key Laboratory and to maintain the advantages and leading role in these two major directions of scientific research.展开更多
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies(SKLADOT)at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST).The predecessor of SKLADOT w...This year marks the tenth anniversary of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies(SKLADOT)at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST).The predecessor of SKLADOT was the Center for Display Research(CDR)which was started in 1995.Thus display research has a long history at HKUST.展开更多
·Prof.XIONG,could you please give us a brief introduction to SKLMCMS？Director XIONG Ke：The State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures（SKLMCMS）was established with the approval of t...·Prof.XIONG,could you please give us a brief introduction to SKLMCMS？Director XIONG Ke：The State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures（SKLMCMS）was established with the approval of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China in October 2011.The laboratory is located at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics（NUAA）.展开更多
The power system is experiencing a higher penetration of renewable energy generations(REGs).The short circuit ratio(SCR)and the grid impedance ratio(GIR)are two indices to quantify the system strength of the power sys...The power system is experiencing a higher penetration of renewable energy generations(REGs).The short circuit ratio(SCR)and the grid impedance ratio(GIR)are two indices to quantify the system strength of the power system with REGs.In this paper,the critical short circuit ratio(CSCR)is defined as the corresponding SCR when the system voltage is in the critical stable state.Through static voltage stability analysis,the mathematical expression of the CSCR considering the impact of GIR is derived.The maximum value of CSCR is adopted as the critical value to distinguish the weak power system.Based on the static equivalent circuit analysis,it is proved that the CSCR is still effective to evaluate critical system strength considering the interactive impact among REGs.Finally,we find that the GIR can be neglected and the SCR can be used individually to evaluate the system strength when SCR>2 or GIR>5.The correctness and rationality of the CSCR and its critical value are validated on ADPSS.展开更多
Phase-matching quantum-key distribution(PM-QKD)has achieved significant results in various practical applications.However,real-time communication requires dynamic adjustment and optimization of key parameters during c...Phase-matching quantum-key distribution(PM-QKD)has achieved significant results in various practical applications.However,real-time communication requires dynamic adjustment and optimization of key parameters during communication.In this letter,we predict the PM-QKD parameters using nature-inspired algorithms(NIAs).The results are obtained from an exhaustive traversal algorithm(ETA),which serves as a benchmark.We mainly study the parameter optimization effects of the two NIAs:ant colony optimization(ACO)and the genetic algorithm(GA).The configuration of the inherent parameters of these algorithms in the decoy-state PM-QKD is also discussed.The simulation results indicate that the parameters obtained by the ACO exhibit superior convergence and stability,whereas the GA results are relatively scattered.Nevertheless,more than 97%of the key rates predicted by both algorithms are highly consistent with the optimal key rate.Moreover,the relative error of the key rates remained below 10%.Furthermore,NIAs maintain power consumption below 8 W and require three orders of magnitude less computing time than ETA.展开更多
EngineeringAsking good questions is often a starting point of a revolutionary breakthrough.Good examples include the famous 7 Clay millennium problems and the 125 open questions released in SCIENCE in 2021 at the 125t...EngineeringAsking good questions is often a starting point of a revolutionary breakthrough.Good examples include the famous 7 Clay millennium problems and the 125 open questions released in SCIENCE in 2021 at the 125th anniversary of Shanghai Jiaotong University(SJTU),which greatly promote the development in mathematics,science and technology.展开更多
Fiber materials are essential to national economic growth,people’s livelihoods,and social progress.They have been widely used in clothing,aerospace,energy devices,flexible electronics,tissue engineering,and many othe...Fiber materials are essential to national economic growth,people’s livelihoods,and social progress.They have been widely used in clothing,aerospace,energy devices,flexible electronics,tissue engineering,and many other fields.The chemical fiber industry of China was underdeveloped before the early 1980s,and even could not produce enough chemical fiber products for clothing.展开更多
Although intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs)show great potential to address energy conversion challenges,the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics of cathode materials has severely hind...Although intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs)show great potential to address energy conversion challenges,the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics of cathode materials has severely hindered extended applications.Herein,we have demonstrated that Bi^(3+)doping on the A-site synergistically regulates the phase transition and electron spin state in La_(0.3)Bi_(0.3)Ca_(0.4)FeO_(3-δ)(LBCF3)for improved performance.An orthorhombic to cubic phase transition occurred with Bi^(3+)doping increases oxygen vacancy concentration and thus increases oxygen ion migration capacity.Simultaneously,the change of Fe from low to medium electron spin state strengths O_(2)adsorption and improves catalytic performances.Consequently,a peak power density improvement up to 48%(from 1.21 to 1.79 W·cm^(-2))at 800℃ is realized in the anodesupported single cell using LBCF3 as cathode,which remains stable for over 270 h at 750℃.展开更多
The dynamic evolution of surface electrochemical potential of the electrolyte plays a key role in the performance of solid-state electrochemical devices,while its real-time characterization remains challenging.Here,we...The dynamic evolution of surface electrochemical potential of the electrolyte plays a key role in the performance of solid-state electrochemical devices,while its real-time characterization remains challenging.Here,we visualize the dynamic evolution of the surface electrochemical potential on yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ)in a planar Au|YSZ|Au model cell,using spatially resolved photoelectron-based techniques including photoemission electron microscopy(PEEM)and micro-region X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(μ-XPS).PEEM reveals two sequential reaction fronts in YSZ under cathodic polarization,corresponding to the evolution of the chemical potential of oxygen ions,with a faster propagation speed on the top surface and a slower one in the near-surface region.XPS measurements quantitatively reveal the time-dependent electric potential distribution across YSZ surface.COMSOL simulations confirm the presence of a stronger electric field at the top surface,particularly at the advancing reaction fronts,compared to the near-surface region.The critical role of the electric field in driving surface reactions is further supported by the enhanced reactions observed at the tips of the zigzag-shaped electrode edges.This work offers mechanistic insights into the coupling between electrochemical potential dynamics and electrolyte reactions.展开更多
High-nickel cathode,LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O_(2)(NCM811),and sulfide-solid electrolyte are a promising combination for all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs).However,this combination faces the issue of interfacial instab...High-nickel cathode,LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O_(2)(NCM811),and sulfide-solid electrolyte are a promising combination for all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs).However,this combination faces the issue of interfacial instability between the cathode and electrolyte.Given the surface alkalinity of NCM811,we propose a strategy to construct a solid-polymer-electrolyte(SPE)interphase on NCM811 surface by leveraging the surface alkaline residues to nucleophilically initiate the in-situ ring-opening polymerization of cyclic organic molecules.As a proof-of-concept,this study demonstrates that the ring-opening copolymerization of 1,3-dioxolane and maleic anhydride produces a homogeneous,compact,and conformal SPE layer on NCM811 surface to prevent the cathode from contact and reaction with Li6PS5Cl solid-state electrolyte.Consequently,the SPE-modified-NCM811 in ASSLBs exhibits high capacities of 193.5 mA h g^(-1) at 0.2 C,160.9 mA h g^(-1) at 2.0 C and 112.3 mA h g^(-1) at 10 C,and particularly,excellent long-term cycling stabilities over 11000 cycles with a 71.95%capacity retention at 10 C at 25℃,as well as a remained capacity of 117.9 mA h g^(-1) after 8000 cycles at 30 C at 60℃,showing a great application prospect.This study provides a new route for creating electrochemically and structurally stable solid-solid interfaces for ASSLBs.展开更多
Metal hydrides with high hydrogen density provide promising hydrogen storage paths for hydrogen transportation.However,the requirement of highly pure H_(2)for re-hydrogenation limits its wide application.Here,amorphou...Metal hydrides with high hydrogen density provide promising hydrogen storage paths for hydrogen transportation.However,the requirement of highly pure H_(2)for re-hydrogenation limits its wide application.Here,amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)shells(10 nm)were deposited on the surface of highly active hydrogen storage material particles(MgH_(2)-ZrTi)by atomic layer deposition to obtain MgH_(2)-ZrTi@Al_(2)O_(3),which have been demonstrated to be air stable with selective adsorption of H_(2)under a hydrogen atmosphere with different impurities(CH_(4),O_(2),N_(2),and CO_(2)).About 4.79 wt%H_(2)was adsorbed by MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)at 75℃under 10%CH_(4)+90%H_(2)atmosphere within 3 h with no kinetic or density decay after 5 cycles(~100%capacity retention).Furthermore,about 4 wt%of H_(2)was absorbed by MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)under 0.1%O_(2)+0.4%N_(2)+99.5%H_(2)and 0.1%CO_(2)+0.4%N_(2)+99.5%H_(2)atmospheres at 100℃within 0.5 h,respectively,demonstrating the selective hydrogen absorption of MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)in both oxygen-containing and carbon dioxide-containing atmospheres hydrogen atmosphere.The absorption and desorption curves of MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)with and without absorption in pure hydrogen and then in 21%O_(2)+79%N_(2)for 1 h were found to overlap,further confirming the successful shielding effect of Al_(2)O_(3)shells against O_(2)and N_(2).The MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)has been demonstrated to be air stable and have excellent selective hydrogen absorption performance under the atmosphere with CH_(4),O_(2),N_(2),and CO_(2).展开更多
The hybridization gap in strained-layer InAs/In_(x)Ga_(1−x) Sb quantum spin Hall insulators(QSHIs)is significantly enhanced compared to binary InAs/GaSb QSHI structures,where the typical indium composition,x,ranges be...The hybridization gap in strained-layer InAs/In_(x)Ga_(1−x) Sb quantum spin Hall insulators(QSHIs)is significantly enhanced compared to binary InAs/GaSb QSHI structures,where the typical indium composition,x,ranges between 0.2 and 0.4.This enhancement prompts a critical question:to what extent can quantum wells(QWs)be strained while still preserving the fundamental QSHI phase?In this study,we demonstrate the controlled molecular beam epitaxial growth of highly strained-layer QWs with an indium composition of x=0.5.These structures possess a substantial compressive strain within the In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QW.Detailed crystal structure analyses confirm the exceptional quality of the resulting epitaxial films,indicating coherent lattice structures and the absence of visible dislocations.Transport measurements further reveal that the QSHI phase in InAs/In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QWs is robust and protected by time-reversal symmetry.Notably,the edge states in these systems exhibit giant magnetoresistance when subjected to a modest perpendicular magnetic field.This behavior is in agreement with the𝑍2 topological property predicted by the Bernevig–Hughes–Zhang model,confirming the preservation of topologically protected edge transport in the presence of enhanced bulk strain.展开更多
This special issue is organized to introduce the research works that have being conducted in the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Technology and Systems （LITS）, a state key lab located in Tsinghua University. How...This special issue is organized to introduce the research works that have being conducted in the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Technology and Systems （LITS）, a state key lab located in Tsinghua University. However, due to space limit, our introduction is certainly not exhaustive. We will use a few sample papers from various research groups to organize this issue.展开更多
We report a fiber-based four-state discrete modulation continuous variable quantum key distribution system based on homodyne detection.A secret key rate of 1 kbit/s is achieved at a transmission distance of 30.2 km.Tw...We report a fiber-based four-state discrete modulation continuous variable quantum key distribution system based on homodyne detection.A secret key rate of 1 kbit/s is achieved at a transmission distance of 30.2 km.Two factors that result in the excess noises of the quantum key distribution system are analyzed.The first is the relative phase dithering between the signal and local fields,and the second is the local field leakage into the signal field due to the scattering process that depolarizes the local field.It is found that the latter has a significant impact on the excess noise,which is the main limiting factor to the long-distance secure quantum transmission.Some protocols are also given to decrease the excess noise effectively.展开更多
We construct a circuit based on PBS and CNOT gates, which can be used to determine whether the input pulse is empty or not according to the detection result of the auxiliary state, while the input state will not be ch...We construct a circuit based on PBS and CNOT gates, which can be used to determine whether the input pulse is empty or not according to the detection result of the auxiliary state, while the input state will not be changed. The circuit can be treated as a pre-detection device. Equipping the pre-detection device in the front of the receiver of the quantum key distribution （QKD） can reduce the influence of the dark count of the detector, hence increasing the secure communication distance significantly. Simulation results show that the secure communication distance can reach 516 km and 479 km for QKD with perfect single photon source and decoy-state QKD with weak coherent photon source, respectively.展开更多
For the beam splitter attack strategy against quantum key distribution using two-mode squeezed states, the analytical expression of the optimal beam splitter parameter is provided in this paper by applying the Shannon...For the beam splitter attack strategy against quantum key distribution using two-mode squeezed states, the analytical expression of the optimal beam splitter parameter is provided in this paper by applying the Shannon information theory. The theoretical secret information rate after error correction and privacy amplification is given in terms of the squeezed parameter and channel parameters. The results show that the two-mode squeezed state quantum key distribution is secure against an optimal beam splitter attack.展开更多
In free space channel,continuous-variable quantum key distribution(CV-QKD)using polarized coherent-states can not only make the signal state more stable and less susceptible to interference based on the polarization n...In free space channel,continuous-variable quantum key distribution(CV-QKD)using polarized coherent-states can not only make the signal state more stable and less susceptible to interference based on the polarization non-sensitive of the free-space channel,but also reduce the noise introduced by phase interference.However,arbitrary continuous modulation can not be carried out in the past polarization coding,resulting in that the signal state can not obtain arbitrary continuous value in Poincare space,and the security analysis of CV-QKD using polarized coherent-states in free space is not complete.Here we propose a new modulation method to extend the modulation range of signal states with an optical-fiber-based polarization controller.In particular,in terms of the main influence factors in the free-space channel,we utilize the beam extinction and elliptical model when considering the transmittance and adopt the formulation of secret key rate.In addition,the performance of the proposed scheme under foggy weather is also taken into consideration to reveal the influence of severe weather.Numerical simulation shows that the proposed scheme is seriously affected by attenuation under foggy weather.The protocol fails when visibility is less than 1 km.At the same time,the wavelength can affect the performance of the proposed scheme.Specifically,under foggy weather,the longer the wavelength,the smaller the attenuation coefficient,and the better the transmission performance.Our proposed scheme can expand the modulation range of signal state,and supplement the security research of the scheme in the free-space channel,thus can provide theoretical support for subsequent experiments.展开更多
An efficient quantum key distribution （QKD） protocol with orthogonal product states in the 3 3 Hilbert space is presented. The sender, Alice, disorders the orthogonal product state sequence and sends it to Bob. Aft...An efficient quantum key distribution （QKD） protocol with orthogonal product states in the 3 3 Hilbert space is presented. The sender, Alice, disorders the orthogonal product state sequence and sends it to Bob. After Alice has published the matching information of the particle sequence, Bob recovers the correct correspondences and makes an orthogonal measurement on the orthogonal product states to obtain the information sent by Alice. Finally, security analysis is also made.展开更多
基金supported by Guangdong Industry Technology and Development Fund(No.2011B061200040)Science Foundation of Guangzhou Medical Univesity(Project No.2013A06)Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(No.S2013010014728)
文摘Objective To investigate the serum total IgE （tlgE） and specific IgE （slgE） to common allergens among allergic patients in Guangzhou, China. Methods 7 085 patients were examined for tlgE and slgE to 15 allergens, based on the protocols of reversed enzyme allergosorbent test and the sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results 3 758 （53.04%） patients tested positive for tlgE, and 4 640 （65.49%） for slgE. Der pteronyssinus, Derfarinae, eggs, and cow＇s milk were the most common allergens leading to higher positive rates of slgE responses. Several peaks of sensitization were： Der pteronyssinus, Derfarinae, and Blomia tropicalis at age 10-12; cow＇s milk at age below 3; eggs at age 4-6. The mean level and positive rate of tlgE tended to increase in subjects sensitized to more allergens. Sensitization to Der pteronyssinus （OR, 1.6; P〈O.05）, Der farinae （OR, 1.5; P〈O.05）, Blomia tropicalis （OR, 1.4; P〈O.05）, Blattella germanica （OR, 1.5; P〈O.05）, cow＇s milk （OR, 1.3; P〈O.05）, and soy beans （OR, 2.0; P〈O.05） were independently correlated with allergy-related conditions in preliminary diagnosis. Conclusion The major allergens in Guangzhou include Derpteronyssinus, Derfarinae, cow＇s milk, and eggs. Sensitization to these allergens appears to be predictors of allergy-related disorder.
文摘In recent years,the usage,management and benefit of large-scale scientific research instruments and equipment in scientific research institutes have been a leading issue in the management of scientific research institutes.Within the scope of equipment budget,it is necessary for each equipment acquisition team to conduct a round of communication,coordination and negotiation with suppliers in order to improve the cost performance of equipment procurement and maximize the performance index to meet the needs of scientific research.By introducing the practical experience of the State Key Laboratory in purchasing imported equipment and managing large-scale instruments,this paper probes into the management process of the imported large-scale scientific research tax-free equipment of scientific research institutes,and explores the system and methods to guarantee and improve the efficiency of large-scale instruments in scientific research institutes from the aspects of policy,funds and technology.
文摘The State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs was approved for a funding of nearly 100 million yuan specifically aimed at the purchase and maintenance of equipment and instruments from 2018 to 2020,which is a record high.The Laboratory focuses on two major directions of scientific research,the"basic scientific problems of drug resistance of complex components of natural products"and the"key biomimetic scientific problems of endogenous substances therapeutic functions".The selection of scientific instruments and equipment,trial production,upgrading,as well as high level of technical and management personnel allocation and other aspects are critical to meet the development needs of the Key Laboratory and to maintain the advantages and leading role in these two major directions of scientific research.
文摘This year marks the tenth anniversary of the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Displays and Optoelectronics Technologies(SKLADOT)at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST).The predecessor of SKLADOT was the Center for Display Research(CDR)which was started in 1995.Thus display research has a long history at HKUST.
文摘·Prof.XIONG,could you please give us a brief introduction to SKLMCMS？Director XIONG Ke：The State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Structures（SKLMCMS）was established with the approval of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China in October 2011.The laboratory is located at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics（NUAA）.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of State Grid Corporation of China(No.XT71-20-014).
文摘The power system is experiencing a higher penetration of renewable energy generations(REGs).The short circuit ratio(SCR)and the grid impedance ratio(GIR)are two indices to quantify the system strength of the power system with REGs.In this paper,the critical short circuit ratio(CSCR)is defined as the corresponding SCR when the system voltage is in the critical stable state.Through static voltage stability analysis,the mathematical expression of the CSCR considering the impact of GIR is derived.The maximum value of CSCR is adopted as the critical value to distinguish the weak power system.Based on the static equivalent circuit analysis,it is proved that the CSCR is still effective to evaluate critical system strength considering the interactive impact among REGs.Finally,we find that the GIR can be neglected and the SCR can be used individually to evaluate the system strength when SCR>2 or GIR>5.The correctness and rationality of the CSCR and its critical value are validated on ADPSS.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications(Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications)No.IPOC2021ZT10BUPT Excellent Ph.D.Students Foundation(Grant No.CX2023207)the BUPT innovation and entrepreneurship support program No.2024-YC-A188。
文摘Phase-matching quantum-key distribution(PM-QKD)has achieved significant results in various practical applications.However,real-time communication requires dynamic adjustment and optimization of key parameters during communication.In this letter,we predict the PM-QKD parameters using nature-inspired algorithms(NIAs).The results are obtained from an exhaustive traversal algorithm(ETA),which serves as a benchmark.We mainly study the parameter optimization effects of the two NIAs:ant colony optimization(ACO)and the genetic algorithm(GA).The configuration of the inherent parameters of these algorithms in the decoy-state PM-QKD is also discussed.The simulation results indicate that the parameters obtained by the ACO exhibit superior convergence and stability,whereas the GA results are relatively scattered.Nevertheless,more than 97%of the key rates predicted by both algorithms are highly consistent with the optimal key rate.Moreover,the relative error of the key rates remained below 10%.Furthermore,NIAs maintain power consumption below 8 W and require three orders of magnitude less computing time than ETA.
文摘EngineeringAsking good questions is often a starting point of a revolutionary breakthrough.Good examples include the famous 7 Clay millennium problems and the 125 open questions released in SCIENCE in 2021 at the 125th anniversary of Shanghai Jiaotong University(SJTU),which greatly promote the development in mathematics,science and technology.
文摘Fiber materials are essential to national economic growth,people’s livelihoods,and social progress.They have been widely used in clothing,aerospace,energy devices,flexible electronics,tissue engineering,and many other fields.The chemical fiber industry of China was underdeveloped before the early 1980s,and even could not produce enough chemical fiber products for clothing.
基金supported by the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Key Research Project(No.2022D01D31)the Start-up Grant of Xinjiang University,the Basic Research Fund for Autonomous Region Universities(No.XJEDU2024P015)the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2022D01C668).
文摘Although intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells(IT-SOFCs)show great potential to address energy conversion challenges,the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)kinetics of cathode materials has severely hindered extended applications.Herein,we have demonstrated that Bi^(3+)doping on the A-site synergistically regulates the phase transition and electron spin state in La_(0.3)Bi_(0.3)Ca_(0.4)FeO_(3-δ)(LBCF3)for improved performance.An orthorhombic to cubic phase transition occurred with Bi^(3+)doping increases oxygen vacancy concentration and thus increases oxygen ion migration capacity.Simultaneously,the change of Fe from low to medium electron spin state strengths O_(2)adsorption and improves catalytic performances.Consequently,a peak power density improvement up to 48%(from 1.21 to 1.79 W·cm^(-2))at 800℃ is realized in the anodesupported single cell using LBCF3 as cathode,which remains stable for over 270 h at 750℃.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2022YFA1504500 and 2021YFA1502800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22372158,22332006,and 22288201)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB0600300)iChEM and Photon Science Center for Carbon Neutrality.
文摘The dynamic evolution of surface electrochemical potential of the electrolyte plays a key role in the performance of solid-state electrochemical devices,while its real-time characterization remains challenging.Here,we visualize the dynamic evolution of the surface electrochemical potential on yttria-stabilized zirconia(YSZ)in a planar Au|YSZ|Au model cell,using spatially resolved photoelectron-based techniques including photoemission electron microscopy(PEEM)and micro-region X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(μ-XPS).PEEM reveals two sequential reaction fronts in YSZ under cathodic polarization,corresponding to the evolution of the chemical potential of oxygen ions,with a faster propagation speed on the top surface and a slower one in the near-surface region.XPS measurements quantitatively reveal the time-dependent electric potential distribution across YSZ surface.COMSOL simulations confirm the presence of a stronger electric field at the top surface,particularly at the advancing reaction fronts,compared to the near-surface region.The critical role of the electric field in driving surface reactions is further supported by the enhanced reactions observed at the tips of the zigzag-shaped electrode edges.This work offers mechanistic insights into the coupling between electrochemical potential dynamics and electrolyte reactions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3800300).
文摘High-nickel cathode,LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O_(2)(NCM811),and sulfide-solid electrolyte are a promising combination for all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs).However,this combination faces the issue of interfacial instability between the cathode and electrolyte.Given the surface alkalinity of NCM811,we propose a strategy to construct a solid-polymer-electrolyte(SPE)interphase on NCM811 surface by leveraging the surface alkaline residues to nucleophilically initiate the in-situ ring-opening polymerization of cyclic organic molecules.As a proof-of-concept,this study demonstrates that the ring-opening copolymerization of 1,3-dioxolane and maleic anhydride produces a homogeneous,compact,and conformal SPE layer on NCM811 surface to prevent the cathode from contact and reaction with Li6PS5Cl solid-state electrolyte.Consequently,the SPE-modified-NCM811 in ASSLBs exhibits high capacities of 193.5 mA h g^(-1) at 0.2 C,160.9 mA h g^(-1) at 2.0 C and 112.3 mA h g^(-1) at 10 C,and particularly,excellent long-term cycling stabilities over 11000 cycles with a 71.95%capacity retention at 10 C at 25℃,as well as a remained capacity of 117.9 mA h g^(-1) after 8000 cycles at 30 C at 60℃,showing a great application prospect.This study provides a new route for creating electrochemically and structurally stable solid-solid interfaces for ASSLBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22175136)the State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment(EIPE23127)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(xtr052024009).
文摘Metal hydrides with high hydrogen density provide promising hydrogen storage paths for hydrogen transportation.However,the requirement of highly pure H_(2)for re-hydrogenation limits its wide application.Here,amorphous Al_(2)O_(3)shells(10 nm)were deposited on the surface of highly active hydrogen storage material particles(MgH_(2)-ZrTi)by atomic layer deposition to obtain MgH_(2)-ZrTi@Al_(2)O_(3),which have been demonstrated to be air stable with selective adsorption of H_(2)under a hydrogen atmosphere with different impurities(CH_(4),O_(2),N_(2),and CO_(2)).About 4.79 wt%H_(2)was adsorbed by MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)at 75℃under 10%CH_(4)+90%H_(2)atmosphere within 3 h with no kinetic or density decay after 5 cycles(~100%capacity retention).Furthermore,about 4 wt%of H_(2)was absorbed by MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)under 0.1%O_(2)+0.4%N_(2)+99.5%H_(2)and 0.1%CO_(2)+0.4%N_(2)+99.5%H_(2)atmospheres at 100℃within 0.5 h,respectively,demonstrating the selective hydrogen absorption of MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)in both oxygen-containing and carbon dioxide-containing atmospheres hydrogen atmosphere.The absorption and desorption curves of MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)with and without absorption in pure hydrogen and then in 21%O_(2)+79%N_(2)for 1 h were found to overlap,further confirming the successful shielding effect of Al_(2)O_(3)shells against O_(2)and N_(2).The MgH_(2)-ZrTi@10nmAl_(2)O_(3)has been demonstrated to be air stable and have excellent selective hydrogen absorption performance under the atmosphere with CH_(4),O_(2),N_(2),and CO_(2).
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant Nos.XDB28000000 and XDB0460000)the Quantum Science and Technology-National Science and Technology Major Project (Grant No.2021ZD0302600)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFA1409002)。
文摘The hybridization gap in strained-layer InAs/In_(x)Ga_(1−x) Sb quantum spin Hall insulators(QSHIs)is significantly enhanced compared to binary InAs/GaSb QSHI structures,where the typical indium composition,x,ranges between 0.2 and 0.4.This enhancement prompts a critical question:to what extent can quantum wells(QWs)be strained while still preserving the fundamental QSHI phase?In this study,we demonstrate the controlled molecular beam epitaxial growth of highly strained-layer QWs with an indium composition of x=0.5.These structures possess a substantial compressive strain within the In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QW.Detailed crystal structure analyses confirm the exceptional quality of the resulting epitaxial films,indicating coherent lattice structures and the absence of visible dislocations.Transport measurements further reveal that the QSHI phase in InAs/In_(0.5)Ga_(0.5)Sb QWs is robust and protected by time-reversal symmetry.Notably,the edge states in these systems exhibit giant magnetoresistance when subjected to a modest perpendicular magnetic field.This behavior is in agreement with the𝑍2 topological property predicted by the Bernevig–Hughes–Zhang model,confirming the preservation of topologically protected edge transport in the presence of enhanced bulk strain.
文摘This special issue is organized to introduce the research works that have being conducted in the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Technology and Systems （LITS）, a state key lab located in Tsinghua University. However, due to space limit, our introduction is certainly not exhaustive. We will use a few sample papers from various research groups to organize this issue.
基金Supported by the National Science Foundation of China(11074156)the TYAL,the National Basic Research Program of China(2010CB923101)+1 种基金the NSFC Project for Excellent Research Team(61121064)the Shanxi Scholarship Council of China.
文摘We report a fiber-based four-state discrete modulation continuous variable quantum key distribution system based on homodyne detection.A secret key rate of 1 kbit/s is achieved at a transmission distance of 30.2 km.Two factors that result in the excess noises of the quantum key distribution system are analyzed.The first is the relative phase dithering between the signal and local fields,and the second is the local field leakage into the signal field due to the scattering process that depolarizes the local field.It is found that the latter has a significant impact on the excess noise,which is the main limiting factor to the long-distance secure quantum transmission.Some protocols are also given to decrease the excess noise effectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61372076)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities,China(Grant No.B08038)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.K5051201021)
文摘We construct a circuit based on PBS and CNOT gates, which can be used to determine whether the input pulse is empty or not according to the detection result of the auxiliary state, while the input state will not be changed. The circuit can be treated as a pre-detection device. Equipping the pre-detection device in the front of the receiver of the quantum key distribution （QKD） can reduce the influence of the dark count of the detector, hence increasing the secure communication distance significantly. Simulation results show that the secure communication distance can reach 516 km and 479 km for QKD with perfect single photon source and decoy-state QKD with weak coherent photon source, respectively.
基金Project supported by the Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU) Young Teacher Foundation,China (Grant No A2831B)the SJTU Participating in Research Projects (PRPs),China (Grant No T03011030)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No 60472018)
文摘For the beam splitter attack strategy against quantum key distribution using two-mode squeezed states, the analytical expression of the optimal beam splitter parameter is provided in this paper by applying the Shannon information theory. The theoretical secret information rate after error correction and privacy amplification is given in terms of the squeezed parameter and channel parameters. The results show that the two-mode squeezed state quantum key distribution is secure against an optimal beam splitter attack.
基金the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61531003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62001041)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2020TQ0016)the Fund of State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications.
文摘In free space channel,continuous-variable quantum key distribution(CV-QKD)using polarized coherent-states can not only make the signal state more stable and less susceptible to interference based on the polarization non-sensitive of the free-space channel,but also reduce the noise introduced by phase interference.However,arbitrary continuous modulation can not be carried out in the past polarization coding,resulting in that the signal state can not obtain arbitrary continuous value in Poincare space,and the security analysis of CV-QKD using polarized coherent-states in free space is not complete.Here we propose a new modulation method to extend the modulation range of signal states with an optical-fiber-based polarization controller.In particular,in terms of the main influence factors in the free-space channel,we utilize the beam extinction and elliptical model when considering the transmittance and adopt the formulation of secret key rate.In addition,the performance of the proposed scheme under foggy weather is also taken into consideration to reveal the influence of severe weather.Numerical simulation shows that the proposed scheme is seriously affected by attenuation under foggy weather.The protocol fails when visibility is less than 1 km.At the same time,the wavelength can affect the performance of the proposed scheme.Specifically,under foggy weather,the longer the wavelength,the smaller the attenuation coefficient,and the better the transmission performance.Our proposed scheme can expand the modulation range of signal state,and supplement the security research of the scheme in the free-space channel,thus can provide theoretical support for subsequent experiments.
基金Project supported by the National High Technology Development Program of China （Grant Nos 2006AA01Z419 and 2006AA01Z440）, the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 90604023）, the National Research Foundation for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China （Grant No 20040013007）, National Laboratory for Modern Communications Science Foundation of China （Grant No 9140C110101.0.601）.
文摘An efficient quantum key distribution （QKD） protocol with orthogonal product states in the 3 3 Hilbert space is presented. The sender, Alice, disorders the orthogonal product state sequence and sends it to Bob. After Alice has published the matching information of the particle sequence, Bob recovers the correct correspondences and makes an orthogonal measurement on the orthogonal product states to obtain the information sent by Alice. Finally, security analysis is also made.
