Self-assembled nanostructure arrays integrating the advantages of the intrinsic characters of nanostructure as well as the array stability are appealing in advanced materials.However,the precise bottom-up synthesis of...Self-assembled nanostructure arrays integrating the advantages of the intrinsic characters of nanostructure as well as the array stability are appealing in advanced materials.However,the precise bottom-up synthesis of nanostructure arrays without templates or substrates is quite challenging because of the general occurrence of homogeneous nucleation and the difficult manipulation of noncovalent interactions.Herein,we first report the precisely manipulated synthesis of well-defined louver-like P-doped carbon nitride nanowire arrays(L-PCN)via a supramolecular self-assembly method by regulating the noncovalent interactions through hydrogen bond.With this strategy,CN nanowires align in the outer frame with the separation and spatial location achieving ultrastability and outstanding photoelectricity properties.Significantly,this self-assembly L-PCN exhibits a superior visible light-driven hydrogen evolution activity of 1872.9μmol h^−1 g^−1,rendering a^25.6-fold enhancement compared to bulk CN,and high photostability.Moreover,an apparent quantum efficiency of 6.93%is achieved for hydrogen evolution at 420±15 nm.The experimental results and first-principles calculations demonstrate that the remarkable enhancement of photocatalytic activity of L-PCN can be attributed to the synergetic effect of structural topology and dopant.These findings suggest that we are able to design particular hierarchical nanostructures with desirable performance using hydrogen-bond engineering.展开更多
Since the successful implantation of the first cardiac pacemaker(PM)in 1958,PM has been widely used in clinical practice.With the advancement of interventional technology,PMs have become smaller and more effective.Des...Since the successful implantation of the first cardiac pacemaker(PM)in 1958,PM has been widely used in clinical practice.With the advancement of interventional technology,PMs have become smaller and more effective.Despite continuous improvements,traditional PMs remain associated with a proportional risk of immediate-and short-term complications(9%–12%),[1]which are mainly related to electrodes or pockets.Short-term complications include pneumothorax,cardiac tamponade.展开更多
Flexible strain sensors are promising in sensing minuscule mechanical signals,and thereby widely used in various advanced fields.However,the effective integration of hypersensitivity and highly selective response into...Flexible strain sensors are promising in sensing minuscule mechanical signals,and thereby widely used in various advanced fields.However,the effective integration of hypersensitivity and highly selective response into one flexible strain sensor remains a huge challenge.Herein,inspired by the hysteresis strategy of the scorpion slit receptor,a bio-inspired flexible strain sensor(BFSS)with parallel through-slit arrays is designed and fabricated.Specifically,BFSS consists of conductive monolayer graphene and viscoelastic styrene–isoprene–styrene block copolymer.Under the synergistic effect of the bio-inspired slit structures and flexible viscoelastic materials,BFSS can achieve both hypersensitivity and highly selective frequency response.Remarkably,the BFSS exhibits a high gage factor of 657.36,and a precise identification of vibration frequencies at a resolution of 0.2 Hz through undergoing different morphological changes to high-frequency vibration and low-frequency vibration.Moreover,the BFSS possesses a wide frequency detection range(103 Hz)and stable durability(1000 cycles).It can sense and recognize vibration signals with different characteristics,including the frequency,amplitude,and waveform.This work,which turns the hysteresis effect into a"treasure,"can provide new design ideas for sensors for potential applications including human–computer interaction and health monitoring of mechanical equipment.展开更多
Nondestructive and noninvasive neutron assays are essential applications of neutron techniques.Neutron resonance transmission analysis(NRTA)is a powerful nondestructive method for investigating the elemental compositi...Nondestructive and noninvasive neutron assays are essential applications of neutron techniques.Neutron resonance transmission analysis(NRTA)is a powerful nondestructive method for investigating the elemental composition of an object.The back-streaming neutron line(Back-n)is a newly built time-of-flight facility at the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that provides neutrons in the eV to 300 MeV range.A feasibility study of the NRTA method for nuclide identification was conducted at the CSNS Back-n via two test experiments.The results demonstrate that it is feasible to identify different elements and isotopes in samples using the NRTA method at Back-n.This study reveals its potential future applications.展开更多
With the rapid increase in power density of electronic devices,thermal management has become urgent for the electronics industry.Controlling temperature in the back-end-of-line is crucial for maintaining the reliabili...With the rapid increase in power density of electronic devices,thermal management has become urgent for the electronics industry.Controlling temperature in the back-end-of-line is crucial for maintaining the reliability of integrated circuits,where many atomic-scale interfaces exist.The theoretical models of interface thermal conductance not only accurately predict the values but also help to analyze the underlying mechanism.This review picks up and introduces some representative theoretical models considering interfacial roughness,elastic and inelastic processes,and electron–phonon couplings,etc.Moreover,the limitations and problems of these models are also discussed.展开更多
Background Clearance of coronary arterial thrombosis is necessary in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). There is currentl...Background Clearance of coronary arterial thrombosis is necessary in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). There is currently no highly-recommended method of thrombus removal during interventional procedures. We describe a new method for opening culprit vessels to treat STEMI: intracoronary arterial retrograde thrombolysis (ICART) with PCI. Methods & Results Eight patients underwent ICART. The guidewire was advanced to the distal coronary artery through the occlusion lesion. Then, we inserted a microcatheter into the distal end of the occluded coronary artery over the guidewire. Urokinase (5–10 wu) mixed with contrast agents was slowly injected into the occluded section of the coronary artery through the microcatheter. The intracoronary thrombus gradually dissolved in 3–17 min, and the effect of thrombolysis was visible in real time. Stents were then implanted according to the characteristics of the recanalized culprit lesion to achieve full revascularization. One patient experienced premature ventricular contraction during vascular revascularization, and no malignant arrhythmias were seen in any patient. No reflow or slow flow was not observed post PCI. Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction flow grade and myocardial blush grade post-primary PCI was 3 in all eight patients. No patients experienced bleeding or stroke. Conclusions ICART was accurate and effective for treating intracoronary thrombi in patients with STEMI in this preliminary study. ICART was an effective, feasible, and simple approach to the management of STEMI, and no intraprocedural complications occurred in any of the patients. ICART may be a breakthrough in the treatment of acute STEMI.展开更多
Back-streaming neutrons from the spallation target of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that emit through the incoming proton channel were exploited to build a white neutron beam facility(the so-called Back-n w...Back-streaming neutrons from the spallation target of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that emit through the incoming proton channel were exploited to build a white neutron beam facility(the so-called Back-n white neutron source),which was completed in March 2018.The Back-n neutron beam is very intense,at approximately 29107 n/cm2/s at 55 m from the target,and has a nominal proton beam with a power of 100 kW in the CSNS-I phase and a kinetic energy of 1.6 GeV and a thick tungsten target in multiple slices with modest moderation from the cooling water through the slices.In addition,the excellent energy spectrum spanning from 0.5 eV to 200 MeV,and a good time resolution related tothe time-of-flight measurements make it a typical white neutron source for nuclear data measurements;its overall performance is among that of the best white neutron sources in the world.Equipped with advanced spectrometers,detectors,and application utilities,the Back-n facility can serve wide applications,with a focus on neutron-induced cross-sectional measurements.This article presents an overview of the neutron beam characteristics,the experimental setups,and the ongoing applications at Backn.展开更多
To verify the performance of the neutron total cross-sectional spectrometer, the neutron total cross section of carbon is initially measured in the energy range of 1 eV to 20 MeV using the time-of-flight method. The m...To verify the performance of the neutron total cross-sectional spectrometer, the neutron total cross section of carbon is initially measured in the energy range of 1 eV to 20 MeV using the time-of-flight method. The measurement is performed at the Back-n white neutron source with a 76-m time-of-flight path using the China Spallation Neutron Source. A multilayer fast fission chamber with 235U and 238U is employed as the neutron detector. The diameter and thickness of the natural graphite sample are 70 mm and 40 mm, respectively. Signal waveforms are collected using a data acquisition system. Off-line data processing was used to obtain the neutron time-of-flight spectra and transmissions. The uncertainty of the counting statistics is generally approximately 3% for each bin in the energy range of 1–20 MeV. It is determined that the results for the neutron total cross section of carbon obtained using ^235U cells are in good agreement with the results obtained using 238U cells within limits of statistical uncertainty. Moreover, the measured total cross sections show good agreement with the broadening evaluated data.展开更多
WC-Co alloys have enjoyed great practical significance owing to their excellent properties during the past decades.Despite the advantages,however,recently there have been concerns about the challenges associated with ...WC-Co alloys have enjoyed great practical significance owing to their excellent properties during the past decades.Despite the advantages,however,recently there have been concerns about the challenges associated with the use of Co,i.e.price instability,toxicity and properties degeneration,which necessitates the fabrication of binderless tungsten carbide(BTC).On the other hand,BTC or BTC composites,none of them,to date has been commercialized and produced on an industrial scale,but only used to a limited extent for specialized applications,such as mechanical seals undergoing high burthen as well as high temperature electrical contacts.There are two challenges in developing BTC:fully densifying the sintered body together with achieving a high toughness.Thus,this review applies towards comprehensively summarize the current knowledge of sintering behavior,microstructure,and mechanical properties of BTC,highlighting the densification improving strategies as well as toughening methods,so as to provide reference for those who would like to enhance the performance of BTC with better reliability advancing them to further wide applications and prepare the material in a way that is environment friendly,harmless to human health and low in production cost.This paper shows that the fabrication of highly dense and high-performance BTC is economically and technically feasible.The properties of BTC can be tailored by judiciously selecting the chemical composition coupled with taking into careful account the effects of processing techniques and parameters.展开更多
Co Fe2O4-graphene nanosheets(Co Fe2O4-GNSs) were synthesized through an ultrasonic method, and their electrochemical performances as Li-ion battery electrode were improved by annealing processes. The nanocomposites ob...Co Fe2O4-graphene nanosheets(Co Fe2O4-GNSs) were synthesized through an ultrasonic method, and their electrochemical performances as Li-ion battery electrode were improved by annealing processes. The nanocomposites obtained at 350 °C maintained a high specific capacity of 1,257 m Ah g-1even after 200 cycles at 0.1 A g-1. Furthermore,the obtained materials also have better rate capability, and it can be maintained to 696, 495, 308, and 254 m Ah g-1at 1, 2,5, and 10 A g-1, respectively. The enhancements realized in the reversible capacity and cyclic stability can be attributed to the good improvement in the electrical conductivity achieved by annealing at appropriate temperature, and the electrochemical nature of Co Fe2O4 and GNSs during discharge–charge processes.展开更多
Due to the change of initial stress state caused by roadway excavation, the permeability of the coal body may be changed during the excavation process. In this paper, according to the different stress states, the coal...Due to the change of initial stress state caused by roadway excavation, the permeability of the coal body may be changed during the excavation process. In this paper, according to the different stress states, the coal around the roadway was divided into the seepage open zone, seepage orientation zone, seepage decay zone and original seepage zone along the radial direction of the roadway. The loaded gassy coal was treated as a viscoelastic and plastic softened medium, and the mechanical behaviors of the viscoelastic zone, plastic softened zone and broken zone around the roadway were analyzed with the consideration of the loading creep, softening and expansion effect of the gassy coal. According to the law of conservation of mass and the Darcy law, the flow-solid coupled model for the gas transportation of the coal around the roadway was established considering the dynamic evolution of the adsorption characteristics, porosity and permeability of the coal, and the simulation software COMSOL was utilized to numerically simulate the stress state and gas flow regularity around the coal, which provided meaningful reference for investigating the stability of the coal and rock around the roadway.展开更多
Electrochemical reduction of CO_(2)(CERR)to value-added chemicals is an attractive strategy for greenhouse gas mitigation,and carbon recycles utilization.Conventional metal catalysts suffered from low durability and s...Electrochemical reduction of CO_(2)(CERR)to value-added chemicals is an attractive strategy for greenhouse gas mitigation,and carbon recycles utilization.Conventional metal catalysts suffered from low durability and sluggish kinetics impede the practical application.On the other hand,doped carbon materials recently demonstrate superior catalytic performance in CERR,which shows the potential to diminish the problems of metal catalysts to some extent.Herein,we present the design and fabrication of nitrogen(N),phosphorus(P)co-doped metal-free carbon materials as an efficient and stable electrocatalyst for reduction of CO_(2) to CO,which exhibits an excellent performance with a high faradaic efficiency of 92%(-0.55 V vs.RHE)and up to 24 h stability.A series of characterizations including TEM and XPS verified that nitrogen and phosphorous are successfully incorporated into the carbon matrix.Moreover,the comparisons between co-doping and single doping catalysts reveal that co-doping can significantly increase CERR performance.The improved catalytic activity is attributed to the synergetic effects between nitrogen and phosphorous dopants,which effectively modulate properties of the active site.The density functional theory(DFT)calculations were also performed to understand the synergy effects of dopants.It is revealed that the phosphorous doping can significantly lower the Gibbs free energy of COOH^(*)formation.Moreover,the introduction of the second dopants phosphorous can reduce the reaction barrier along the reaction path and cause polarization of density of states at the Fermi level.These changes can greatly enhance the activity of the catalysts.From a combined experimental and computational exploration,current work provides valuable insights into the reaction mechanism of CERR on N,P co-doped carbon catalysts,and the influence from synergy effects between dopants,which paves the way for the rational design of novel metal-free catalysts for CO2 electro-reduction.展开更多
There are two distinct types of domains,design-and cross-classes domains,with the former extensively studied under the topic of small-area estimation.In natural resource inventory,however,most classes listed in the co...There are two distinct types of domains,design-and cross-classes domains,with the former extensively studied under the topic of small-area estimation.In natural resource inventory,however,most classes listed in the condition tables of national inventory programs are characterized as cross-classes domains,such as vegetation type,productivity class,and age class.To date,challenges remain active for inventorying cross-classes domains because these domains are usually of unknown sampling frame and spatial distribution with the result that inference relies on population-level as opposed to domain-level sampling.Multiple challenges are noteworthy:(1)efficient sampling strategies are difficult to develop because of little priori information about the target domain;(2)domain inference relies on a sample designed for the population,so within-domain sample sizes could be too small to support a precise estimation;and(3)increasing sample size for the population does not ensure an increase to the domain,so actual sample size for a target domain remains highly uncertain,particularly for small domains.In this paper,we introduce a design-based generalized systematic adaptive cluster sampling(GSACS)for inventorying cross-classes domains.Design-unbiased Hansen-Hurwitz and Horvitz-Thompson estimators are derived for domain totals and compared within GSACS and with systematic sampling(SYS).Comprehensive Monte Carlo simulations show that(1)GSACS Hansen-Hurwitz and Horvitz-Thompson estimators are unbiased and equally efficient,whereas thelatter outperforms the former for supporting a sample of size one;(2)SYS is a special case of GSACS while the latter outperforms the former in terms of increased efficiency and reduced intensity;(3)GSACS Horvitz-Thompson variance estimator is design-unbiased for a single SYS sample;and(4)rules-ofthumb summarized with respect to sampling design and spatial effect improve precision.Because inventorying a mini domain is analogous to inventorying a rare variable,alternative network sampling procedures are also readily available for inventorying cross-classes domains.展开更多
Acyl-CoA-binding proteins(ACBPs)are important for the transport of acyl groups for macro molecular biosynthesis involved in plant growth,development,and diverse stress(e.g.,cold,drought,salinity,and heavy metals)respo...Acyl-CoA-binding proteins(ACBPs)are important for the transport of acyl groups for macro molecular biosynthesis involved in plant growth,development,and diverse stress(e.g.,cold,drought,salinity,and heavy metals)responses.Here,we report the phylogeny and characteristics of the ACBP family in the woody plant Populus trichocarpa.Eight genes encoding ACBP proteins were identified,and they are distributed on eight chromosomes in P.trichocarpa.These PtACBP genes were divided into four subgroups according to gene structure,conserved motifs and phylogenetic relationship.Promoter analysis revealed that cis-elements were related to stress response,phytohormone response,and physical and reproductive growth regulation.Expression levels of PtACBP genes varied among different organs,with the highest expression in leaves and the lowest in stems.Quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR)analysis showed that under salinity-alkali stresses(i.e.,200 mM NaCl,75 mM Na2CO3,and 100 mM NaHCO3),four(PtACBP1,PtACBP3,PtACBP4 and PtACBP8)of eight PtACBP genes were significantly induced in roots and leaves.These data provide a comprehensive analysis of the ACBPs family in P.trichocarpa,which could be useful for gene function analyses.展开更多
Wearable energy storage devices are desirable to boost the rapid development of flexible and stretchable electronics. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, e.g., graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides and oxides, and MX...Wearable energy storage devices are desirable to boost the rapid development of flexible and stretchable electronics. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, e.g., graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides and oxides, and MXenes, have attracted intensive attention for flexible energy storage applications because of their ultrathin 2D structures, high surface-to-volume ratio, and unique physical/chemical properties. To achieve commercialization of 2D material-based wearable energy storage devices (2DM-WESDs), scalable and cost-efficient manufacturing is a critical challenge. Among existing manufacturing technologies, solution-based assembly strategies show strong potential to achieve low-cost and scalable production. A timely review of the recent progress in solution-based assembly strategies and the resultant 2DM-WESDs will be meaningful to guide the future development of 2DM-WESDs. In this review, first, a brief introduction of exfoliation and solution preparation of 2D material species from bulk materials is discussed. Then, the solution-based assembly strategies are summarized, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method are compared. After that, two major categories of 2DM-WESDs, supercapacitor and battery, are discussed, emphasizing their state-of-the-art energy storage performances and flexibilities. Finally, insights and perspectives on current challenges and future opportunities regarding the solution assembly of 2DM-WESDs are discussed.展开更多
Zero-field single-beam atomic magnetometers with transverse parametric modulation for ultra-weak magnetic field detection have attracted widespread attention recently.In this study,we present a comprehensive response ...Zero-field single-beam atomic magnetometers with transverse parametric modulation for ultra-weak magnetic field detection have attracted widespread attention recently.In this study,we present a comprehensive response model and propose a modification method of conventional first harmonic response by introducing the second harmonic correction.The proposed modification method gives improvement in dynamic range and reduction of linearity error.Additionally,our modification method shows suppression of response instability caused by optical intensity and frequency fluctuations.An atomic magnetometer with single-beam configuration is built to compare the performance between our proposed method and the conventional method.The results indicate that our method’s magnetic field response signal achieves a 5-fold expansion of dynamic range from 2 nT to 10 nT,with the linearity error decreased from 5%to 1%.Under the fluctuations of 5%for optical intensity and±15 GHz detuning of frequency,the proposed modification method maintains intensityrelated instability less than 1%and frequency-related instability less than 8%while the conventional method suffers 15%and 38%,respectively.Our method is promising for future high-sensitive and long-term stable optically pumped atomic sensors.展开更多
Because of the discrete charge storage mechanism, charge trapping memory(CTM) technique is a good candidate for aerospace and military missions. The total ionization dose(TID) effects on CTM cells with Al2O3/HfO2/...Because of the discrete charge storage mechanism, charge trapping memory(CTM) technique is a good candidate for aerospace and military missions. The total ionization dose(TID) effects on CTM cells with Al2O3/HfO2/Al2O3(AHA) high-k gate stack structure under in-situ 10 keV x-rays are studied. The C-V characteristics at different radiation doses demonstrate that charge stored in the device continues to be leaked away during the irradiation,thereby inducing the shift of flat band voltage(V(fb)). The dc memory window shows insignificant changes, suggesting the existence of good P/E ability. Furthermore, the physical mechanisms of TID induced radiation damages in AHA-based CTM are analyzed.展开更多
With advances in the field of interventional cardiology,percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)has become one of the main treatment methods for patients with coronary artery disease in clinical practice.^([1])Routine ...With advances in the field of interventional cardiology,percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)has become one of the main treatment methods for patients with coronary artery disease in clinical practice.^([1])Routine interventional therapy is performed under fluoroscopic guidance,and interventional cardiologists are therefore often exposed to radiation.As a result,the risks of cancer,cataract,hair loss and loss of skin pigmentation will be significantly incre-ased after long-term radiation exposure.展开更多
We theoretically study the transition dynamics of a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate driven by a train of weak δ-shaped laser pulses. We find that the atomic system can experience peculiar resonant transition e...We theoretically study the transition dynamics of a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate driven by a train of weak δ-shaped laser pulses. We find that the atomic system can experience peculiar resonant transition even under weak optical excitations and derive the resonance condition by the perturbation method. Employing this mechanism, we propose a scheme to obtain an atomic ensemble with desired odd/even atom number and also a scheme to prepare a nonclassical state of the many-body system with fixed atom number.展开更多
Quantum coherence is a fundamental feature of quantum physics and plays a significant role in quantum information processing.By generalizing the resource theory of coherence from von Neumann measurements to positive o...Quantum coherence is a fundamental feature of quantum physics and plays a significant role in quantum information processing.By generalizing the resource theory of coherence from von Neumann measurements to positive operatorvalued measures(POVMs),POVM-based coherence measures have been proposed with respect to the relative entropy of coherence,the l_(1) norm of coherence,the robustness of coherence and the Tsallis relative entropy of coherence.We derive analytically the lower and upper bounds on these POVM-based coherence of an arbitrary given superposed pure state in terms of the POVM-based coherence of the states in superposition.Our results can be used to estimate range of quantum coherence of superposed states.Detailed examples are presented to verify our analytical bounds.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51772085 and U1830138)Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(No.CX20190311)
文摘Self-assembled nanostructure arrays integrating the advantages of the intrinsic characters of nanostructure as well as the array stability are appealing in advanced materials.However,the precise bottom-up synthesis of nanostructure arrays without templates or substrates is quite challenging because of the general occurrence of homogeneous nucleation and the difficult manipulation of noncovalent interactions.Herein,we first report the precisely manipulated synthesis of well-defined louver-like P-doped carbon nitride nanowire arrays(L-PCN)via a supramolecular self-assembly method by regulating the noncovalent interactions through hydrogen bond.With this strategy,CN nanowires align in the outer frame with the separation and spatial location achieving ultrastability and outstanding photoelectricity properties.Significantly,this self-assembly L-PCN exhibits a superior visible light-driven hydrogen evolution activity of 1872.9μmol h^−1 g^−1,rendering a^25.6-fold enhancement compared to bulk CN,and high photostability.Moreover,an apparent quantum efficiency of 6.93%is achieved for hydrogen evolution at 420±15 nm.The experimental results and first-principles calculations demonstrate that the remarkable enhancement of photocatalytic activity of L-PCN can be attributed to the synergetic effect of structural topology and dopant.These findings suggest that we are able to design particular hierarchical nanostructures with desirable performance using hydrogen-bond engineering.
文摘Since the successful implantation of the first cardiac pacemaker(PM)in 1958,PM has been widely used in clinical practice.With the advancement of interventional technology,PMs have become smaller and more effective.Despite continuous improvements,traditional PMs remain associated with a proportional risk of immediate-and short-term complications(9%–12%),[1]which are mainly related to electrodes or pockets.Short-term complications include pneumothorax,cardiac tamponade.
基金This work was supported by the Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52021003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51835006)+6 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52222509,52105301,U19A20103)Jilin University Science and Technology Innovative Research Team(Grant No.2020TD-03)Interdisciplinary Integration and Innovation Project of JLU(Grant No.JLUXKJC2021ZZ03)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(Grant No.20220101220JC)Education Department of Jilin Province(Grant No.JJKH20220979KJ)Graduate Innovation Fund of Jilin University(2023CX077)supported by“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.”。
文摘Flexible strain sensors are promising in sensing minuscule mechanical signals,and thereby widely used in various advanced fields.However,the effective integration of hypersensitivity and highly selective response into one flexible strain sensor remains a huge challenge.Herein,inspired by the hysteresis strategy of the scorpion slit receptor,a bio-inspired flexible strain sensor(BFSS)with parallel through-slit arrays is designed and fabricated.Specifically,BFSS consists of conductive monolayer graphene and viscoelastic styrene–isoprene–styrene block copolymer.Under the synergistic effect of the bio-inspired slit structures and flexible viscoelastic materials,BFSS can achieve both hypersensitivity and highly selective frequency response.Remarkably,the BFSS exhibits a high gage factor of 657.36,and a precise identification of vibration frequencies at a resolution of 0.2 Hz through undergoing different morphological changes to high-frequency vibration and low-frequency vibration.Moreover,the BFSS possesses a wide frequency detection range(103 Hz)and stable durability(1000 cycles).It can sense and recognize vibration signals with different characteristics,including the frequency,amplitude,and waveform.This work,which turns the hysteresis effect into a"treasure,"can provide new design ideas for sensors for potential applications including human–computer interaction and health monitoring of mechanical equipment.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12035017)Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(No.2023014)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Nos.2020A1515010360 and 2022B1515120032).
文摘Nondestructive and noninvasive neutron assays are essential applications of neutron techniques.Neutron resonance transmission analysis(NRTA)is a powerful nondestructive method for investigating the elemental composition of an object.The back-streaming neutron line(Back-n)is a newly built time-of-flight facility at the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that provides neutrons in the eV to 300 MeV range.A feasibility study of the NRTA method for nuclide identification was conducted at the CSNS Back-n via two test experiments.The results demonstrate that it is feasible to identify different elements and isotopes in samples using the NRTA method at Back-n.This study reveals its potential future applications.
基金supported by the Department of Packaging and Testing Institution of Sanechips。
文摘With the rapid increase in power density of electronic devices,thermal management has become urgent for the electronics industry.Controlling temperature in the back-end-of-line is crucial for maintaining the reliability of integrated circuits,where many atomic-scale interfaces exist.The theoretical models of interface thermal conductance not only accurately predict the values but also help to analyze the underlying mechanism.This review picks up and introduces some representative theoretical models considering interfacial roughness,elastic and inelastic processes,and electron–phonon couplings,etc.Moreover,the limitations and problems of these models are also discussed.
基金supported by the Hainan Province’s Key Research and Development Project(ZDYF 2017096&ZDYF2018118)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC:81500202)+2 种基金Beijing Lisheng Cardiovascular Health Foundation Pilot Fund Project(LHJJ201610620)Provincial Key Science and Technology Projects supporting projects in Sanya(2018PT48)Sanya Medical and Health Science and Technology Innovation Project(2017YW10)
文摘Background Clearance of coronary arterial thrombosis is necessary in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing urgent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). There is currently no highly-recommended method of thrombus removal during interventional procedures. We describe a new method for opening culprit vessels to treat STEMI: intracoronary arterial retrograde thrombolysis (ICART) with PCI. Methods & Results Eight patients underwent ICART. The guidewire was advanced to the distal coronary artery through the occlusion lesion. Then, we inserted a microcatheter into the distal end of the occluded coronary artery over the guidewire. Urokinase (5–10 wu) mixed with contrast agents was slowly injected into the occluded section of the coronary artery through the microcatheter. The intracoronary thrombus gradually dissolved in 3–17 min, and the effect of thrombolysis was visible in real time. Stents were then implanted according to the characteristics of the recanalized culprit lesion to achieve full revascularization. One patient experienced premature ventricular contraction during vascular revascularization, and no malignant arrhythmias were seen in any patient. No reflow or slow flow was not observed post PCI. Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction flow grade and myocardial blush grade post-primary PCI was 3 in all eight patients. No patients experienced bleeding or stroke. Conclusions ICART was accurate and effective for treating intracoronary thrombi in patients with STEMI in this preliminary study. ICART was an effective, feasible, and simple approach to the management of STEMI, and no intraprocedural complications occurred in any of the patients. ICART may be a breakthrough in the treatment of acute STEMI.
基金This work was jointly supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFA0401600)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11235012 and 12035017)+1 种基金the CSNS Engineering Projectthe Back-n Collaboration Consortium fund。
文摘Back-streaming neutrons from the spallation target of the China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)that emit through the incoming proton channel were exploited to build a white neutron beam facility(the so-called Back-n white neutron source),which was completed in March 2018.The Back-n neutron beam is very intense,at approximately 29107 n/cm2/s at 55 m from the target,and has a nominal proton beam with a power of 100 kW in the CSNS-I phase and a kinetic energy of 1.6 GeV and a thick tungsten target in multiple slices with modest moderation from the cooling water through the slices.In addition,the excellent energy spectrum spanning from 0.5 eV to 200 MeV,and a good time resolution related tothe time-of-flight measurements make it a typical white neutron source for nuclear data measurements;its overall performance is among that of the best white neutron sources in the world.Equipped with advanced spectrometers,detectors,and application utilities,the Back-n facility can serve wide applications,with a focus on neutron-induced cross-sectional measurements.This article presents an overview of the neutron beam characteristics,the experimental setups,and the ongoing applications at Backn.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(No.2016YFA0401603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11675155)
文摘To verify the performance of the neutron total cross-sectional spectrometer, the neutron total cross section of carbon is initially measured in the energy range of 1 eV to 20 MeV using the time-of-flight method. The measurement is performed at the Back-n white neutron source with a 76-m time-of-flight path using the China Spallation Neutron Source. A multilayer fast fission chamber with 235U and 238U is employed as the neutron detector. The diameter and thickness of the natural graphite sample are 70 mm and 40 mm, respectively. Signal waveforms are collected using a data acquisition system. Off-line data processing was used to obtain the neutron time-of-flight spectra and transmissions. The uncertainty of the counting statistics is generally approximately 3% for each bin in the energy range of 1–20 MeV. It is determined that the results for the neutron total cross section of carbon obtained using ^235U cells are in good agreement with the results obtained using 238U cells within limits of statistical uncertainty. Moreover, the measured total cross sections show good agreement with the broadening evaluated data.
基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2019M663685)
文摘WC-Co alloys have enjoyed great practical significance owing to their excellent properties during the past decades.Despite the advantages,however,recently there have been concerns about the challenges associated with the use of Co,i.e.price instability,toxicity and properties degeneration,which necessitates the fabrication of binderless tungsten carbide(BTC).On the other hand,BTC or BTC composites,none of them,to date has been commercialized and produced on an industrial scale,but only used to a limited extent for specialized applications,such as mechanical seals undergoing high burthen as well as high temperature electrical contacts.There are two challenges in developing BTC:fully densifying the sintered body together with achieving a high toughness.Thus,this review applies towards comprehensively summarize the current knowledge of sintering behavior,microstructure,and mechanical properties of BTC,highlighting the densification improving strategies as well as toughening methods,so as to provide reference for those who would like to enhance the performance of BTC with better reliability advancing them to further wide applications and prepare the material in a way that is environment friendly,harmless to human health and low in production cost.This paper shows that the fabrication of highly dense and high-performance BTC is economically and technically feasible.The properties of BTC can be tailored by judiciously selecting the chemical composition coupled with taking into careful account the effects of processing techniques and parameters.
基金supported by the Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (21071097, 20901050)National Basic Research Program of China (2014CB239700)+1 种基金Shanghai Nano-Project (12 nm0503502)Minhang District Developing Project
文摘Co Fe2O4-graphene nanosheets(Co Fe2O4-GNSs) were synthesized through an ultrasonic method, and their electrochemical performances as Li-ion battery electrode were improved by annealing processes. The nanocomposites obtained at 350 °C maintained a high specific capacity of 1,257 m Ah g-1even after 200 cycles at 0.1 A g-1. Furthermore,the obtained materials also have better rate capability, and it can be maintained to 696, 495, 308, and 254 m Ah g-1at 1, 2,5, and 10 A g-1, respectively. The enhancements realized in the reversible capacity and cyclic stability can be attributed to the good improvement in the electrical conductivity achieved by annealing at appropriate temperature, and the electrochemical nature of Co Fe2O4 and GNSs during discharge–charge processes.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China (Nos.51604116 and 51604096)Natural Science Foundation ofHenbei Province (No.E2016508036)+1 种基金Hebei State Key Laboratory of Mine Disaster Prevention (No.KJZH2017K08)Basic and Frontier Technology Research Project of Henan Province in 2016 (No.162300410031)
文摘Due to the change of initial stress state caused by roadway excavation, the permeability of the coal body may be changed during the excavation process. In this paper, according to the different stress states, the coal around the roadway was divided into the seepage open zone, seepage orientation zone, seepage decay zone and original seepage zone along the radial direction of the roadway. The loaded gassy coal was treated as a viscoelastic and plastic softened medium, and the mechanical behaviors of the viscoelastic zone, plastic softened zone and broken zone around the roadway were analyzed with the consideration of the loading creep, softening and expansion effect of the gassy coal. According to the law of conservation of mass and the Darcy law, the flow-solid coupled model for the gas transportation of the coal around the roadway was established considering the dynamic evolution of the adsorption characteristics, porosity and permeability of the coal, and the simulation software COMSOL was utilized to numerically simulate the stress state and gas flow regularity around the coal, which provided meaningful reference for investigating the stability of the coal and rock around the roadway.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21573255,21573062)Natural Science Foundation of Liao Ning Province(20180510014)+1 种基金supported by Joint Research Fund Liaoning-Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science and the State Key Laboratory of Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering(RIPP,SINOPEC)supported by the Special Program for Applied Research on Super Computation of the NSFC Guangdong Joint Fund(the second phase)under Grant No.U1501501。
文摘Electrochemical reduction of CO_(2)(CERR)to value-added chemicals is an attractive strategy for greenhouse gas mitigation,and carbon recycles utilization.Conventional metal catalysts suffered from low durability and sluggish kinetics impede the practical application.On the other hand,doped carbon materials recently demonstrate superior catalytic performance in CERR,which shows the potential to diminish the problems of metal catalysts to some extent.Herein,we present the design and fabrication of nitrogen(N),phosphorus(P)co-doped metal-free carbon materials as an efficient and stable electrocatalyst for reduction of CO_(2) to CO,which exhibits an excellent performance with a high faradaic efficiency of 92%(-0.55 V vs.RHE)and up to 24 h stability.A series of characterizations including TEM and XPS verified that nitrogen and phosphorous are successfully incorporated into the carbon matrix.Moreover,the comparisons between co-doping and single doping catalysts reveal that co-doping can significantly increase CERR performance.The improved catalytic activity is attributed to the synergetic effects between nitrogen and phosphorous dopants,which effectively modulate properties of the active site.The density functional theory(DFT)calculations were also performed to understand the synergy effects of dopants.It is revealed that the phosphorous doping can significantly lower the Gibbs free energy of COOH^(*)formation.Moreover,the introduction of the second dopants phosphorous can reduce the reaction barrier along the reaction path and cause polarization of density of states at the Fermi level.These changes can greatly enhance the activity of the catalysts.From a combined experimental and computational exploration,current work provides valuable insights into the reaction mechanism of CERR on N,P co-doped carbon catalysts,and the influence from synergy effects between dopants,which paves the way for the rational design of novel metal-free catalysts for CO2 electro-reduction.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2021ZY04)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 32001252)the International Center for Bamboo and Rattan (Grant No. 1632020029)
文摘There are two distinct types of domains,design-and cross-classes domains,with the former extensively studied under the topic of small-area estimation.In natural resource inventory,however,most classes listed in the condition tables of national inventory programs are characterized as cross-classes domains,such as vegetation type,productivity class,and age class.To date,challenges remain active for inventorying cross-classes domains because these domains are usually of unknown sampling frame and spatial distribution with the result that inference relies on population-level as opposed to domain-level sampling.Multiple challenges are noteworthy:(1)efficient sampling strategies are difficult to develop because of little priori information about the target domain;(2)domain inference relies on a sample designed for the population,so within-domain sample sizes could be too small to support a precise estimation;and(3)increasing sample size for the population does not ensure an increase to the domain,so actual sample size for a target domain remains highly uncertain,particularly for small domains.In this paper,we introduce a design-based generalized systematic adaptive cluster sampling(GSACS)for inventorying cross-classes domains.Design-unbiased Hansen-Hurwitz and Horvitz-Thompson estimators are derived for domain totals and compared within GSACS and with systematic sampling(SYS).Comprehensive Monte Carlo simulations show that(1)GSACS Hansen-Hurwitz and Horvitz-Thompson estimators are unbiased and equally efficient,whereas thelatter outperforms the former for supporting a sample of size one;(2)SYS is a special case of GSACS while the latter outperforms the former in terms of increased efficiency and reduced intensity;(3)GSACS Horvitz-Thompson variance estimator is design-unbiased for a single SYS sample;and(4)rules-ofthumb summarized with respect to sampling design and spatial effect improve precision.Because inventorying a mini domain is analogous to inventorying a rare variable,alternative network sampling procedures are also readily available for inventorying cross-classes domains.
基金supported by grants from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2572018B03)the College Students Innovations Special Project funded by NEFU(No.202010225173)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2572019CT03)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.ZD2019C003)。
文摘Acyl-CoA-binding proteins(ACBPs)are important for the transport of acyl groups for macro molecular biosynthesis involved in plant growth,development,and diverse stress(e.g.,cold,drought,salinity,and heavy metals)responses.Here,we report the phylogeny and characteristics of the ACBP family in the woody plant Populus trichocarpa.Eight genes encoding ACBP proteins were identified,and they are distributed on eight chromosomes in P.trichocarpa.These PtACBP genes were divided into four subgroups according to gene structure,conserved motifs and phylogenetic relationship.Promoter analysis revealed that cis-elements were related to stress response,phytohormone response,and physical and reproductive growth regulation.Expression levels of PtACBP genes varied among different organs,with the highest expression in leaves and the lowest in stems.Quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR)analysis showed that under salinity-alkali stresses(i.e.,200 mM NaCl,75 mM Na2CO3,and 100 mM NaHCO3),four(PtACBP1,PtACBP3,PtACBP4 and PtACBP8)of eight PtACBP genes were significantly induced in roots and leaves.These data provide a comprehensive analysis of the ACBPs family in P.trichocarpa,which could be useful for gene function analyses.
基金This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation,United States,NSF#2003077.Villanova University,United States,Villanova startup fund.
文摘Wearable energy storage devices are desirable to boost the rapid development of flexible and stretchable electronics. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, e.g., graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides and oxides, and MXenes, have attracted intensive attention for flexible energy storage applications because of their ultrathin 2D structures, high surface-to-volume ratio, and unique physical/chemical properties. To achieve commercialization of 2D material-based wearable energy storage devices (2DM-WESDs), scalable and cost-efficient manufacturing is a critical challenge. Among existing manufacturing technologies, solution-based assembly strategies show strong potential to achieve low-cost and scalable production. A timely review of the recent progress in solution-based assembly strategies and the resultant 2DM-WESDs will be meaningful to guide the future development of 2DM-WESDs. In this review, first, a brief introduction of exfoliation and solution preparation of 2D material species from bulk materials is discussed. Then, the solution-based assembly strategies are summarized, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method are compared. After that, two major categories of 2DM-WESDs, supercapacitor and battery, are discussed, emphasizing their state-of-the-art energy storage performances and flexibilities. Finally, insights and perspectives on current challenges and future opportunities regarding the solution assembly of 2DM-WESDs are discussed.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFB2002405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61903013)。
文摘Zero-field single-beam atomic magnetometers with transverse parametric modulation for ultra-weak magnetic field detection have attracted widespread attention recently.In this study,we present a comprehensive response model and propose a modification method of conventional first harmonic response by introducing the second harmonic correction.The proposed modification method gives improvement in dynamic range and reduction of linearity error.Additionally,our modification method shows suppression of response instability caused by optical intensity and frequency fluctuations.An atomic magnetometer with single-beam configuration is built to compare the performance between our proposed method and the conventional method.The results indicate that our method’s magnetic field response signal achieves a 5-fold expansion of dynamic range from 2 nT to 10 nT,with the linearity error decreased from 5%to 1%.Under the fluctuations of 5%for optical intensity and±15 GHz detuning of frequency,the proposed modification method maintains intensityrelated instability less than 1%and frequency-related instability less than 8%while the conventional method suffers 15%and 38%,respectively.Our method is promising for future high-sensitive and long-term stable optically pumped atomic sensors.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 616340084the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No 2014101+1 种基金the International Cooperation Project of Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Austrian-Chinese Cooperative R&D Projects under Grant No 172511KYSB20150006
文摘Because of the discrete charge storage mechanism, charge trapping memory(CTM) technique is a good candidate for aerospace and military missions. The total ionization dose(TID) effects on CTM cells with Al2O3/HfO2/Al2O3(AHA) high-k gate stack structure under in-situ 10 keV x-rays are studied. The C-V characteristics at different radiation doses demonstrate that charge stored in the device continues to be leaked away during the irradiation,thereby inducing the shift of flat band voltage(V(fb)). The dc memory window shows insignificant changes, suggesting the existence of good P/E ability. Furthermore, the physical mechanisms of TID induced radiation damages in AHA-based CTM are analyzed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81870356&No.82170275)the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(20QA1409000).
文摘With advances in the field of interventional cardiology,percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)has become one of the main treatment methods for patients with coronary artery disease in clinical practice.^([1])Routine interventional therapy is performed under fluoroscopic guidance,and interventional cardiologists are therefore often exposed to radiation.As a result,the risks of cancer,cataract,hair loss and loss of skin pigmentation will be significantly incre-ased after long-term radiation exposure.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0301504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61835013 and 11774362)
文摘We theoretically study the transition dynamics of a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate driven by a train of weak δ-shaped laser pulses. We find that the atomic system can experience peculiar resonant transition even under weak optical excitations and derive the resonance condition by the perturbation method. Employing this mechanism, we propose a scheme to obtain an atomic ensemble with desired odd/even atom number and also a scheme to prepare a nonclassical state of the many-body system with fixed atom number.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12075159,12171044,and 12175147)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(Grant No.Z190005)+2 种基金the Academician Innovation Platform of Hainan ProvinceShenzhen Institute for Quantum Science and EngineeringSouthern University of Science and Technology(Grant No.SIQSE202001)。
文摘Quantum coherence is a fundamental feature of quantum physics and plays a significant role in quantum information processing.By generalizing the resource theory of coherence from von Neumann measurements to positive operatorvalued measures(POVMs),POVM-based coherence measures have been proposed with respect to the relative entropy of coherence,the l_(1) norm of coherence,the robustness of coherence and the Tsallis relative entropy of coherence.We derive analytically the lower and upper bounds on these POVM-based coherence of an arbitrary given superposed pure state in terms of the POVM-based coherence of the states in superposition.Our results can be used to estimate range of quantum coherence of superposed states.Detailed examples are presented to verify our analytical bounds.