Numerical simulation based on a new regularized phase field model was presented to simulate the dendritic shape of a non-isothermal alloy with strong anisotropy in a forced flow. The simulation results show that a cry...Numerical simulation based on a new regularized phase field model was presented to simulate the dendritic shape of a non-isothermal alloy with strong anisotropy in a forced flow. The simulation results show that a crystal nucleus grows into a symmetric dendrite in a free flow and into an asymmetry dendrite in a forced flow. As the forced flow velocity is increased, both of the promoting effect on the upstream arm and the inhibiting effects on the downstream and perpendicular arms are intensified, and the perpendicular arm tilts to the upstream direction. With increasing the anisotropy value to 0.14, all of the dendrite arms tip velocities are gradually stabilized and finally reach their relative saturation values. In addition, the effects of an undercooling parameter and a forced compound flow on the faceted dendrite growth were also investigated.展开更多
Numerical simulations based on a new regularized phase-field model were presented, to simulate the solidification of hexagonal close-packed materials with strong interfacial energy anisotropies. Results show that the ...Numerical simulations based on a new regularized phase-field model were presented, to simulate the solidification of hexagonal close-packed materials with strong interfacial energy anisotropies. Results show that the crystal grows into facet dendrites,displaying six-fold symmetry. The size of initial crystals has an effect on the branching-off of the principal branch tip along the<100> direction, which is eliminated by setting the b/a(a and b are the semi-major and semi-minor sizes in the initial elliptical crystals, respectively) value to be less than or equal to 1. With an increase in the undercooling value, the equilibrium morphology of the crystal changes from a star-like shape to facet dendrites without side branches. The steady-state tip velocity increases exponentially when the dimensionless undercooling is below the critical value. With a further increase in the undercooling value, the equilibrium morphology of the crystal grows into a developed side-branch structure, and the steady-state tip velocity of the facet dendrites increases linearly. The facet dendrite growth has controlled diffusion and kinetics.展开更多
The energy production system must be completely transformed to reach net zero emissions by 2050,and advanced battery technologies will play a pivotal role in helping downstream sectors transition to sustainable energy...The energy production system must be completely transformed to reach net zero emissions by 2050,and advanced battery technologies will play a pivotal role in helping downstream sectors transition to sustainable energy sources.Li-air batteries(LABs)provide a fascinating“beyond Li-ion”option because of their ultrahigh theoretical energy density,which far surpasses conventional lithium-ion batteries.However,LABs face significant hurdles in practical implementation,including electrolyte instability,irreversible electrodes,poor cycling performance,and low-rate capability.This review provides a detailed analysis of recent progress in LAB systems,highlighting innovative approaches such as electrolyte stabilization,electrode modification,and interfacial engineering to address these challenges.It evaluates current strategies for overcoming these problems and outlines targeted research directions aimed at resolving the remaining obstacles in LAB technology.The progress made so far indicates a way to realize practical LABs with a specific energy density potentially comparable to gasoline,which could revolutionize electric transportation.展开更多
Zinc-iodine(Zn-I_(2))batteries have emerged as a compelling candidate for large-scale energy storage,driven by the grow-ing demand for safe,cost-effective,and sustainable alternatives to conventional systems.Benefitin...Zinc-iodine(Zn-I_(2))batteries have emerged as a compelling candidate for large-scale energy storage,driven by the grow-ing demand for safe,cost-effective,and sustainable alternatives to conventional systems.Benefiting from the inherent advantages of aqueous electrolytes and zinc metal anodes,including high ionic conductivity,low flammability,natural abundance,and high volumetric capacity,Zn-I_(2)batteries offer significant potential for grid-level deployment.This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress in three critical domains:positive-electrode engineering,zinc anode stabilization,and in situ characterization methods.On the cathode side,anchoring iodine to conductive matrices effectively mitigates polyiodide shuttling and enhances the kinetics of I−/I_(2)conversion.Advanced in situ characterization has enabled real-time monitoring of polyiodide intermediates(I_(3)−/I_(5)−),offering new insights into electrolyte-electrode interactions and guiding the development of functional additives to suppress shuttle effects.For the zinc anode,innovations such as pro-tective interfacial layers,three-dimensional host frameworks,and targeted electrolyte additives have shown efficacy in suppressing dendrite growth and side reactions,thus improving cycling stability and coulombic efficiency.Despite these advances,challenges remain in achieving long-term reversibility and structural integrity under practical conditions.Future directions include the design of synergistic electrolyte systems,and integrated electrode architectures that simultaneously optimize chemical stability,ion transport and mechanical durability for next-generation Zn-I_(2)battery technologies.展开更多
Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interf...Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of sodium-potassium(NaK)alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the physical contact of the electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2) nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 hrs.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2) cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1) with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1) even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.展开更多
Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloys have become a research hotspot because of its good heat resistance.Its excellent mechanical properties are inseparable from the regulation of the structure by researchers.The method of material stru...Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloys have become a research hotspot because of its good heat resistance.Its excellent mechanical properties are inseparable from the regulation of the structure by researchers.The method of material structure simulation has become more and more perfect.This study employs numerical simulation to investigate the microstructure evolution of Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloys during solidification with the aim of controlling its structure.The size distribution of Ti-containing particles in an Al-Ti-B master alloy was characterized via microstructure observation,serving as a basis for optimizing the nucleation density parameters for particles of varying radii in the phase field model.The addition of refiner inhibited the growth of dendrites and no longer produced coarse dendrites.With the increase of refiner,the grains gradually tended to form cellular morphology.The refined grains were about 100μm in size.Experimental validation of the simulated as-cast grain morphology was conducted.The samples were observed by metallographic microscope and scanning electron microscope.The addition of refiner had a significant effect on the refinement of the alloy,and the average grain size after refinement was also about 100μm.At the same time,the XRD phase identification of the alloy was carried out.The observation of the microstructure morphology under the scanning electron microscope showed that the precipitated phase was mainly concentrated on the grain boundary.The Al_(2)Cu accounted for about 5%,and the matrix phase FCC accounted for about 95%,which also corresponded well with the simulation results.展开更多
The performance of a material is directly affected by its microstructural development during the solidification phase. Discrete cellular automaton (CA) models are widelyused in materials science to simulate and predic...The performance of a material is directly affected by its microstructural development during the solidification phase. Discrete cellular automaton (CA) models are widelyused in materials science to simulate and predict microstructural growth. This review comprehensively explains the developments and applications of CA in solidification structure simulation, including the theoretical underpinnings, computational procedures, software development, and recent advances. Summarizes the potential and limitations of cellular automata in understanding microstructure evolution during solidification, explores the evolution of microstructures during solidification, and adds to our existing knowledge of cellular automaton theory. Finally, the research trend in simulating the evolution of the solidification microstructure using cellular automaton theory is explored.展开更多
2025年6月16日,上海交通大学医学院附属第一人民医院王宏林团队在Immunity杂志在线发表了题为“Nociceptor-derived CGRP enhances dermal type I conventional dendritic cell function to drive autoreactive CD8+T cell responses in...2025年6月16日,上海交通大学医学院附属第一人民医院王宏林团队在Immunity杂志在线发表了题为“Nociceptor-derived CGRP enhances dermal type I conventional dendritic cell function to drive autoreactive CD8+T cell responses in vitiligo”的研究论文。该研究联合单细胞测序、空间转录组测序、皮肤全包埋透明化成像、近10种基因工程小鼠与研究者发起临床试验(investigator-initiated trial,IIT),揭示了白癜风中存在“感觉神经元-CGRP-cDC1-CD8^(+)T细胞”致病新机制;通过CGRP受体拮抗剂(rimegepant)阻断该神经-免疫互作轴,显著抑制了白癜风模型小鼠的疾病进展,并在57例白癜风患者的临床试验中展现出良好的治疗效果。该研究为白癜风治疗策略研发提供了新的理论依据和靶标,并形成了完整的“临床-基础-临床”的研究环路。展开更多
Agricultural liming materials are often applied to the adjustment of soil acidity and the improvement of plant growth and microbial functionality.Relatively low-grade agricultural lime was found to contain up to 125 m...Agricultural liming materials are often applied to the adjustment of soil acidity and the improvement of plant growth and microbial functionality.Relatively low-grade agricultural lime was found to contain up to 125 mg/kg arsenic(As),which is above any fertilizing materials’ toxicity threshold limit.Several techniques were employed to determine the speciation of the arsenic.Results from microprobe analyses suggest that minor minerals such as black and brown dendrites are the source of high arsenic concentrations in the samples.X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy provided further information that ferrihydrite and crystalline goethite are responsible for hosting the high concentration of arsenic with Fe/As molar ratio in around 100.A five-step sequential extraction demon-展开更多
Li-B alloy is expected to meet the expanding demands of energy storage,primarily driven by their high energydensity and structural stability.The fibrous porous skeleton can increase the electrochemical active area and...Li-B alloy is expected to meet the expanding demands of energy storage,primarily driven by their high energydensity and structural stability.The fibrous porous skeleton can increase the electrochemical active area and reduce thelocal current density,therefore diminishing the lithium dendrites.In this study,we prepared Li-B alloys with differentlithium contents and examined the impact of lithium content on the structure and electrochemical properties of Li-Balloys.With the increase of lithium content,the spacing between the skeleton of the Li-B alloys increases.The lithiumdeposition on the top of the skeleton decreases,leading to thinner SEI,and lower polarization.The Li-B alloy with thehighest lithium content(64 wt.%lithium content)in the symmetric battery exhibits the longest cycle time,lasting over140 h at 1 mA/cm^(2)and 0.5 mA·h/cm^(2),with a minimal overpotential of 0.08 V.When paired with LiNi_(0.5)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.3)O_(2),thefull battery has the highest specific discharge capacity and the best rate capacity.展开更多
Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interf...Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of NaK alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the intimate contact of electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2)nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 h.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1)even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.展开更多
The unstable zinc(Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries.Herein,the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an addi...The unstable zinc(Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries.Herein,the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an additive to reshape the solvation structure and modulate the interface chemistry.The strong interactions among sorbitol and both water molecules and Zn electrode can reduce the free water activity,optimize the solvation shell of water and Zn^(2+)ions,and regulate the formation of local water(H_(2)O)-poor environment on the surface of Zn electrode,which effectively inhibit the decomposition of water molecules,and thus,achieve the thermodynamically stable and highly reversible Zn electrochemistry.As a result,the assembled Zn/Zn symmetric cells with the sorbitol additive realized an excellent cycling life of 2000 h at 1 mA·cm^(-2)and 1 mAh·cm^(-2),and over 250 h at 5 mA.cm^(-2)and 5 mAh.cm^(-2).Moreover,the Zn/Cu asymmetric cells with the sorbitol additive achieved a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%,obtaining a better performance than that with a pure 2 mol-L^(-1)ZnSO_(4)electrolyte.And the constructed Zn/poly1,5-naphthalenediamine(PNDA)batteries could be stably discharged for 2300 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)with an excellent capacity retention rate.This result indicates that the addition of 1 mol-L^(-1)non-toxic sorbitol into a conventional ZnSO_(4)electrolyte can successfully protect the Zn anode interface by improving the electrochemical properties of Zn reversible deposition/decomposition,which greatly promotes its cycle performance,providing a new approach in future development of high performance aqueous Zn ion batteries.展开更多
In-situ obserVation technique has been used to study the growth of fractals,dendrites and faceted crystals in a isothermal thin aqueous soiution film system of Ba(NO),micromorphology of fractals as well as a"phas...In-situ obserVation technique has been used to study the growth of fractals,dendrites and faceted crystals in a isothermal thin aqueous soiution film system of Ba(NO),micromorphology of fractals as well as a"phase diagram"showing the dependence of the pattern formation on the growth conditions have been investigated.展开更多
The microstructural evolution of 2026 aluminum alloy during homogenization treatment was investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry(EDS),differential ...The microstructural evolution of 2026 aluminum alloy during homogenization treatment was investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry(EDS),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that severe dendritic segregation exists in the as-cast 2026 alloy and the main secondary phases at grain boundary are S(Al2CuMg)andθ(Al2Cu)phases.Elements Cu,Mg and Mn distribute unevenly from grain boundary to the inside of as-cast alloy.With the increase of homogenization temperature or the prolongation of holding time,the residual phases gradually dissolve into the matrixα(Al)and all the elements become more homogenized.According to the results of microstructural evolution,differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction,the optimum homogenization parameter is at 490°C for 24 h,which is consistent with the result of homogenization kinetic analysis.展开更多
Ami To investigate PGE2 and TNF-alpha signaling pathway involving in the maturation and activation of bone marrow dendritic cells （DCs） and the effect of CP-25. Method Bone marrow DCs were isolated and stim- ulated ...Ami To investigate PGE2 and TNF-alpha signaling pathway involving in the maturation and activation of bone marrow dendritic cells （DCs） and the effect of CP-25. Method Bone marrow DCs were isolated and stim- ulated by PGE2 and TNF-alpha respectively. The markers of maturation and activation expressed on DCs, such as CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86, MHC-II, and the ability of antigen uptake of DCs were analyzed by flow cytometry. The proliferation of T cells co-cultured with DCs, the signaling pathways of PGE2-EP4-cAMP and TNF-alpha- TRADD-TRAF2-NF-KB in DCs were analyzed. Result Both PGE2 and TNF-alpha up-regulated the expressions of CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86, and MHC-II, decreased the antigen uptake of DCs, and DCs stimulated by PGE2 or TNF-alpha could increase T cell proliferation. CP-25 （ 10 -5, 10 -6 , 10 -7 mol/L ） decreased significantly the ex- pressions of CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86 and MHC- ]I , increased the antigen uptake of DCs, and suppressed T cell proliferation induced by DCs. PGE2 increased the expressions of EP4, NF-KB and down-regulated cAMP level of DCs. TNF-alpha could also up-regulate TNFR1, TRADD, TRAF2, and NF-KB expression of DCs. CP-25 （10^-5, 10^-6, 10^-7 mol/L） decreased the expressions of EP4 and NF-KB, increased cAMP level in DCs stimulated by PGE2. CP-25 （10^-5 10^-6 10^-7 mol/L） also could down-regulate significantly TNFR1 TRADD TRAF2 and NF-KB expression in DCs stimulated by TNF-alpha. Conclusion PGE2 and TNF-alpha could enhance DCs func- tions by mediating PGE2-EP4-cAMP pathway, TNF-alpha-TNFR1-TRADD-TRAF2-NF-KB pathway respectively. CP-25 might inhibit the function of DCs through regulating PGE2-EP4-cAMP and TNF-alpha-TNFR1-TRADD- TRAF2-NF-KB pathways.展开更多
AIM: To study the effect of ginsenoside Rgl and Rhl on the anti - tumor activity of dendritic cells (DC). METHODS: Effect of Rgl and Rhl on the production of IL- 12 p40 protein was detected by ELISA, and the IL- 12 p4...AIM: To study the effect of ginsenoside Rgl and Rhl on the anti - tumor activity of dendritic cells (DC). METHODS: Effect of Rgl and Rhl on the production of IL- 12 p40 protein was detected by ELISA, and the IL- 12 p40 mRNA level of DC was monitored by RT- PCR. Anti - tumor activity of DC- LPAK was detemnined by neutral red staining assay. RESULTS: The results of ELLSA showed that Rgl and Rhl significantly enhanced the production of IL- 12 p40 of DC. Rgl at 1 mg/L and Rhl at 100 mg/L upregulated the IL- 12 p40 mRNA level. Rgl and Rhl enhanced the anti - tumor ability of DC, induced lyrnphokine and PHA activated killer (DC-LPAK) on human papillate tumor cell line. Each dose of Rgl can obviously accelerate the eytotoxity to L929 at the E: T ratio of 5 : 1 (P<0.05,0.01 ), while only Rhl 10 mg/L enhanced the eytotoxity ability of DC- LPAK (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Rgl and Rhl enhanced the production of IL-12 p40. This effect may be mediated by the increase in the mRNA level. As a result, Rg1 and Rhl oromote the ability of DC to stimulate the cytotoxitie aetieity of DC - LPAK.展开更多
A series of shape-persistent polyphenylene dendritic C_(60)derivatives as the electron transport materials were designed and synthesized via a catalyst-free Diels-Alder[4+2]cycloaddition reaction.These increasing hype...A series of shape-persistent polyphenylene dendritic C_(60)derivatives as the electron transport materials were designed and synthesized via a catalyst-free Diels-Alder[4+2]cycloaddition reaction.These increasing hyperbranched scaffolds could effectively enhance the solubility;notably,both first and second generation dendrimers,C_(60)-G1 and C_(60)-G2,demonstrated more than 5 times higher solubilities than pristine C_(60).Furthermore,both simulated and experimental data proved their promising solution-processabilities as electron-transporting layers(ETLs)for perovskite solar cells.As a result,the planar p-i-n structural perovskite solar cell could achieve a maximum power conversion efficiency of 14.7%with C_(60)-G2.展开更多
Dendritic cells （DCs） are bone marrow-derived professional antigen presenting cells （APCs）, they are crucial for initiation of both innate and adaptive immune responses. In this study, chicken bone marrow （chBM）...Dendritic cells （DCs） are bone marrow-derived professional antigen presenting cells （APCs）, they are crucial for initiation of both innate and adaptive immune responses. In this study, chicken bone marrow （chBM） cells were cultured in medium with recombinant chicken granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor （rGM-CSF） and recombinant chicken interleukin-4 （rIL-4） for 7 days, displayed the typical morphology of DCs. These immature chicken bone marrow-derived DCs （chBM-DCs） showed signifcant up-regulation of the putative CD11c and of major histocompatibility complex class II （MHC II）, but CD40 and CD86 co-stimulatory molecules were almost no up-regulated. However, maturation with lipopolysaccharide （LPS）, surface expression of CD40, CD86 was greatly increased. The phagocytosis of chBM-DCs was assessed by neutral red, and the phagocytosis decreased after stimulation. In mixed lymphocyte responses （MLR）, stimulated chBM-DCs were more effective to T-cell stimulators than non-stimulated chBM-DCs. In addition, mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, IFN-γ, TNF-α, CXCLi1 and CXCLi2 were assessed by real-time qPCR （qRT-PCR）, and the results showed cultured chBM-DCs could be matured to a T helper cell type 1 （Th1）-promoting phenotype by LPS stimulation.展开更多
Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cel...Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cells (DCs), has potent adjuvant effects that polarize responses toward Th1. With a calculated molecular weight of 54.8 kDa, Hsp70L1 is smaller in size than Hsp70 but resembles it both structurally and functionally. Hsp70L1 shares common receptors on DCs with Hsp70 and can interact with DCs, promoting DC maturation and stimulating secretion of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 12p70 (IL-12p70), IL-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and the chemokines IP-10, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), MIP-1beta, and normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES). The induction of interferon-gamma-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) secretion by Hsp70L1 is not shared by Hsp70, and other functional differences include more potent stimulation of DC IL-12p70, CC-chemokine, and CCR7 and CXCR4 expression by Hsp70L1. Immunization of mice with the hybrid peptide Hsp70L1-ovalbumin(OVA)(257-264) induces an OVA(257-264)-specific Th1 response and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) that results in significant inhibition of E.G7-OVA tumor growth. The ability of Hsp70L1 to activate DCs indicates its potential as a novel adjuvant for use with peptide immunizations; the Hsp70L1 antigen peptide hybrid may serve as a more effective vaccine for the control of cancer and infectious diseases.展开更多
基金Project(11102164)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(G9KY101502)supported by NPU Foundation for Fundamental Research,China
文摘Numerical simulation based on a new regularized phase field model was presented to simulate the dendritic shape of a non-isothermal alloy with strong anisotropy in a forced flow. The simulation results show that a crystal nucleus grows into a symmetric dendrite in a free flow and into an asymmetry dendrite in a forced flow. As the forced flow velocity is increased, both of the promoting effect on the upstream arm and the inhibiting effects on the downstream and perpendicular arms are intensified, and the perpendicular arm tilts to the upstream direction. With increasing the anisotropy value to 0.14, all of the dendrite arms tip velocities are gradually stabilized and finally reach their relative saturation values. In addition, the effects of an undercooling parameter and a forced compound flow on the faceted dendrite growth were also investigated.
基金Project(10834015) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(12SKY01-1) supported by the Doctoral Fund of Shangluo University,ChinaProject(14JK1223) supported by the Scientific Research Program of Shaanxi Provincial Education Department,China
文摘Numerical simulations based on a new regularized phase-field model were presented, to simulate the solidification of hexagonal close-packed materials with strong interfacial energy anisotropies. Results show that the crystal grows into facet dendrites,displaying six-fold symmetry. The size of initial crystals has an effect on the branching-off of the principal branch tip along the<100> direction, which is eliminated by setting the b/a(a and b are the semi-major and semi-minor sizes in the initial elliptical crystals, respectively) value to be less than or equal to 1. With an increase in the undercooling value, the equilibrium morphology of the crystal changes from a star-like shape to facet dendrites without side branches. The steady-state tip velocity increases exponentially when the dimensionless undercooling is below the critical value. With a further increase in the undercooling value, the equilibrium morphology of the crystal grows into a developed side-branch structure, and the steady-state tip velocity of the facet dendrites increases linearly. The facet dendrite growth has controlled diffusion and kinetics.
文摘The energy production system must be completely transformed to reach net zero emissions by 2050,and advanced battery technologies will play a pivotal role in helping downstream sectors transition to sustainable energy sources.Li-air batteries(LABs)provide a fascinating“beyond Li-ion”option because of their ultrahigh theoretical energy density,which far surpasses conventional lithium-ion batteries.However,LABs face significant hurdles in practical implementation,including electrolyte instability,irreversible electrodes,poor cycling performance,and low-rate capability.This review provides a detailed analysis of recent progress in LAB systems,highlighting innovative approaches such as electrolyte stabilization,electrode modification,and interfacial engineering to address these challenges.It evaluates current strategies for overcoming these problems and outlines targeted research directions aimed at resolving the remaining obstacles in LAB technology.The progress made so far indicates a way to realize practical LABs with a specific energy density potentially comparable to gasoline,which could revolutionize electric transportation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22175108&22379086)the Natural Scientific Foundation(ZR2022ZD27)Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(NO.tstp20221105).
文摘Zinc-iodine(Zn-I_(2))batteries have emerged as a compelling candidate for large-scale energy storage,driven by the grow-ing demand for safe,cost-effective,and sustainable alternatives to conventional systems.Benefiting from the inherent advantages of aqueous electrolytes and zinc metal anodes,including high ionic conductivity,low flammability,natural abundance,and high volumetric capacity,Zn-I_(2)batteries offer significant potential for grid-level deployment.This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress in three critical domains:positive-electrode engineering,zinc anode stabilization,and in situ characterization methods.On the cathode side,anchoring iodine to conductive matrices effectively mitigates polyiodide shuttling and enhances the kinetics of I−/I_(2)conversion.Advanced in situ characterization has enabled real-time monitoring of polyiodide intermediates(I_(3)−/I_(5)−),offering new insights into electrolyte-electrode interactions and guiding the development of functional additives to suppress shuttle effects.For the zinc anode,innovations such as pro-tective interfacial layers,three-dimensional host frameworks,and targeted electrolyte additives have shown efficacy in suppressing dendrite growth and side reactions,thus improving cycling stability and coulombic efficiency.Despite these advances,challenges remain in achieving long-term reversibility and structural integrity under practical conditions.Future directions include the design of synergistic electrolyte systems,and integrated electrode architectures that simultaneously optimize chemical stability,ion transport and mechanical durability for next-generation Zn-I_(2)battery technologies.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52073253)。
文摘Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of sodium-potassium(NaK)alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the physical contact of the electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2) nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 hrs.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2) cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1) with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1) even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.
文摘Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloys have become a research hotspot because of its good heat resistance.Its excellent mechanical properties are inseparable from the regulation of the structure by researchers.The method of material structure simulation has become more and more perfect.This study employs numerical simulation to investigate the microstructure evolution of Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloys during solidification with the aim of controlling its structure.The size distribution of Ti-containing particles in an Al-Ti-B master alloy was characterized via microstructure observation,serving as a basis for optimizing the nucleation density parameters for particles of varying radii in the phase field model.The addition of refiner inhibited the growth of dendrites and no longer produced coarse dendrites.With the increase of refiner,the grains gradually tended to form cellular morphology.The refined grains were about 100μm in size.Experimental validation of the simulated as-cast grain morphology was conducted.The samples were observed by metallographic microscope and scanning electron microscope.The addition of refiner had a significant effect on the refinement of the alloy,and the average grain size after refinement was also about 100μm.At the same time,the XRD phase identification of the alloy was carried out.The observation of the microstructure morphology under the scanning electron microscope showed that the precipitated phase was mainly concentrated on the grain boundary.The Al_(2)Cu accounted for about 5%,and the matrix phase FCC accounted for about 95%,which also corresponded well with the simulation results.
文摘The performance of a material is directly affected by its microstructural development during the solidification phase. Discrete cellular automaton (CA) models are widelyused in materials science to simulate and predict microstructural growth. This review comprehensively explains the developments and applications of CA in solidification structure simulation, including the theoretical underpinnings, computational procedures, software development, and recent advances. Summarizes the potential and limitations of cellular automata in understanding microstructure evolution during solidification, explores the evolution of microstructures during solidification, and adds to our existing knowledge of cellular automaton theory. Finally, the research trend in simulating the evolution of the solidification microstructure using cellular automaton theory is explored.
文摘2025年6月16日,上海交通大学医学院附属第一人民医院王宏林团队在Immunity杂志在线发表了题为“Nociceptor-derived CGRP enhances dermal type I conventional dendritic cell function to drive autoreactive CD8+T cell responses in vitiligo”的研究论文。该研究联合单细胞测序、空间转录组测序、皮肤全包埋透明化成像、近10种基因工程小鼠与研究者发起临床试验(investigator-initiated trial,IIT),揭示了白癜风中存在“感觉神经元-CGRP-cDC1-CD8^(+)T细胞”致病新机制;通过CGRP受体拮抗剂(rimegepant)阻断该神经-免疫互作轴,显著抑制了白癜风模型小鼠的疾病进展,并在57例白癜风患者的临床试验中展现出良好的治疗效果。该研究为白癜风治疗策略研发提供了新的理论依据和靶标,并形成了完整的“临床-基础-临床”的研究环路。
文摘Agricultural liming materials are often applied to the adjustment of soil acidity and the improvement of plant growth and microbial functionality.Relatively low-grade agricultural lime was found to contain up to 125 mg/kg arsenic(As),which is above any fertilizing materials’ toxicity threshold limit.Several techniques were employed to determine the speciation of the arsenic.Results from microprobe analyses suggest that minor minerals such as black and brown dendrites are the source of high arsenic concentrations in the samples.X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy provided further information that ferrihydrite and crystalline goethite are responsible for hosting the high concentration of arsenic with Fe/As molar ratio in around 100.A five-step sequential extraction demon-
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文摘Li-B alloy is expected to meet the expanding demands of energy storage,primarily driven by their high energydensity and structural stability.The fibrous porous skeleton can increase the electrochemical active area and reduce thelocal current density,therefore diminishing the lithium dendrites.In this study,we prepared Li-B alloys with differentlithium contents and examined the impact of lithium content on the structure and electrochemical properties of Li-Balloys.With the increase of lithium content,the spacing between the skeleton of the Li-B alloys increases.The lithiumdeposition on the top of the skeleton decreases,leading to thinner SEI,and lower polarization.The Li-B alloy with thehighest lithium content(64 wt.%lithium content)in the symmetric battery exhibits the longest cycle time,lasting over140 h at 1 mA/cm^(2)and 0.5 mA·h/cm^(2),with a minimal overpotential of 0.08 V.When paired with LiNi_(0.5)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.3)O_(2),thefull battery has the highest specific discharge capacity and the best rate capacity.
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文摘Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of NaK alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the intimate contact of electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2)nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 h.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1)even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.
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文摘The unstable zinc(Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries.Herein,the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an additive to reshape the solvation structure and modulate the interface chemistry.The strong interactions among sorbitol and both water molecules and Zn electrode can reduce the free water activity,optimize the solvation shell of water and Zn^(2+)ions,and regulate the formation of local water(H_(2)O)-poor environment on the surface of Zn electrode,which effectively inhibit the decomposition of water molecules,and thus,achieve the thermodynamically stable and highly reversible Zn electrochemistry.As a result,the assembled Zn/Zn symmetric cells with the sorbitol additive realized an excellent cycling life of 2000 h at 1 mA·cm^(-2)and 1 mAh·cm^(-2),and over 250 h at 5 mA.cm^(-2)and 5 mAh.cm^(-2).Moreover,the Zn/Cu asymmetric cells with the sorbitol additive achieved a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%,obtaining a better performance than that with a pure 2 mol-L^(-1)ZnSO_(4)electrolyte.And the constructed Zn/poly1,5-naphthalenediamine(PNDA)batteries could be stably discharged for 2300 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)with an excellent capacity retention rate.This result indicates that the addition of 1 mol-L^(-1)non-toxic sorbitol into a conventional ZnSO_(4)electrolyte can successfully protect the Zn anode interface by improving the electrochemical properties of Zn reversible deposition/decomposition,which greatly promotes its cycle performance,providing a new approach in future development of high performance aqueous Zn ion batteries.
文摘In-situ obserVation technique has been used to study the growth of fractals,dendrites and faceted crystals in a isothermal thin aqueous soiution film system of Ba(NO),micromorphology of fractals as well as a"phase diagram"showing the dependence of the pattern formation on the growth conditions have been investigated.
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文摘The microstructural evolution of 2026 aluminum alloy during homogenization treatment was investigated by optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry(EDS),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The results show that severe dendritic segregation exists in the as-cast 2026 alloy and the main secondary phases at grain boundary are S(Al2CuMg)andθ(Al2Cu)phases.Elements Cu,Mg and Mn distribute unevenly from grain boundary to the inside of as-cast alloy.With the increase of homogenization temperature or the prolongation of holding time,the residual phases gradually dissolve into the matrixα(Al)and all the elements become more homogenized.According to the results of microstructural evolution,differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction,the optimum homogenization parameter is at 490°C for 24 h,which is consistent with the result of homogenization kinetic analysis.
文摘Ami To investigate PGE2 and TNF-alpha signaling pathway involving in the maturation and activation of bone marrow dendritic cells （DCs） and the effect of CP-25. Method Bone marrow DCs were isolated and stim- ulated by PGE2 and TNF-alpha respectively. The markers of maturation and activation expressed on DCs, such as CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86, MHC-II, and the ability of antigen uptake of DCs were analyzed by flow cytometry. The proliferation of T cells co-cultured with DCs, the signaling pathways of PGE2-EP4-cAMP and TNF-alpha- TRADD-TRAF2-NF-KB in DCs were analyzed. Result Both PGE2 and TNF-alpha up-regulated the expressions of CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86, and MHC-II, decreased the antigen uptake of DCs, and DCs stimulated by PGE2 or TNF-alpha could increase T cell proliferation. CP-25 （ 10 -5, 10 -6 , 10 -7 mol/L ） decreased significantly the ex- pressions of CD40, CD80, CD83, CD86 and MHC- ]I , increased the antigen uptake of DCs, and suppressed T cell proliferation induced by DCs. PGE2 increased the expressions of EP4, NF-KB and down-regulated cAMP level of DCs. TNF-alpha could also up-regulate TNFR1, TRADD, TRAF2, and NF-KB expression of DCs. CP-25 （10^-5, 10^-6, 10^-7 mol/L） decreased the expressions of EP4 and NF-KB, increased cAMP level in DCs stimulated by PGE2. CP-25 （10^-5 10^-6 10^-7 mol/L） also could down-regulate significantly TNFR1 TRADD TRAF2 and NF-KB expression in DCs stimulated by TNF-alpha. Conclusion PGE2 and TNF-alpha could enhance DCs func- tions by mediating PGE2-EP4-cAMP pathway, TNF-alpha-TNFR1-TRADD-TRAF2-NF-KB pathway respectively. CP-25 might inhibit the function of DCs through regulating PGE2-EP4-cAMP and TNF-alpha-TNFR1-TRADD- TRAF2-NF-KB pathways.
文摘AIM: To study the effect of ginsenoside Rgl and Rhl on the anti - tumor activity of dendritic cells (DC). METHODS: Effect of Rgl and Rhl on the production of IL- 12 p40 protein was detected by ELISA, and the IL- 12 p40 mRNA level of DC was monitored by RT- PCR. Anti - tumor activity of DC- LPAK was detemnined by neutral red staining assay. RESULTS: The results of ELLSA showed that Rgl and Rhl significantly enhanced the production of IL- 12 p40 of DC. Rgl at 1 mg/L and Rhl at 100 mg/L upregulated the IL- 12 p40 mRNA level. Rgl and Rhl enhanced the anti - tumor ability of DC, induced lyrnphokine and PHA activated killer (DC-LPAK) on human papillate tumor cell line. Each dose of Rgl can obviously accelerate the eytotoxity to L929 at the E: T ratio of 5 : 1 (P<0.05,0.01 ), while only Rhl 10 mg/L enhanced the eytotoxity ability of DC- LPAK (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Rgl and Rhl enhanced the production of IL-12 p40. This effect may be mediated by the increase in the mRNA level. As a result, Rg1 and Rhl oromote the ability of DC to stimulate the cytotoxitie aetieity of DC - LPAK.
基金Projects(2017YFE0131900,2017YFB0404500)supported by National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProjects(91833306,91733302,62075094)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(202003N4004)supported by the Ningbo Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(2020GXLH-Z-014)supported by the Joint Research Funds of Department of Science&Technology of Shaanxi Province and Northwestern Polytechnical University,China。
文摘A series of shape-persistent polyphenylene dendritic C_(60)derivatives as the electron transport materials were designed and synthesized via a catalyst-free Diels-Alder[4+2]cycloaddition reaction.These increasing hyperbranched scaffolds could effectively enhance the solubility;notably,both first and second generation dendrimers,C_(60)-G1 and C_(60)-G2,demonstrated more than 5 times higher solubilities than pristine C_(60).Furthermore,both simulated and experimental data proved their promising solution-processabilities as electron-transporting layers(ETLs)for perovskite solar cells.As a result,the planar p-i-n structural perovskite solar cell could achieve a maximum power conversion efficiency of 14.7%with C_(60)-G2.
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文摘Dendritic cells （DCs） are bone marrow-derived professional antigen presenting cells （APCs）, they are crucial for initiation of both innate and adaptive immune responses. In this study, chicken bone marrow （chBM） cells were cultured in medium with recombinant chicken granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor （rGM-CSF） and recombinant chicken interleukin-4 （rIL-4） for 7 days, displayed the typical morphology of DCs. These immature chicken bone marrow-derived DCs （chBM-DCs） showed signifcant up-regulation of the putative CD11c and of major histocompatibility complex class II （MHC II）, but CD40 and CD86 co-stimulatory molecules were almost no up-regulated. However, maturation with lipopolysaccharide （LPS）, surface expression of CD40, CD86 was greatly increased. The phagocytosis of chBM-DCs was assessed by neutral red, and the phagocytosis decreased after stimulation. In mixed lymphocyte responses （MLR）, stimulated chBM-DCs were more effective to T-cell stimulators than non-stimulated chBM-DCs. In addition, mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12, IFN-γ, TNF-α, CXCLi1 and CXCLi2 were assessed by real-time qPCR （qRT-PCR）, and the results showed cultured chBM-DCs could be matured to a T helper cell type 1 （Th1）-promoting phenotype by LPS stimulation.
文摘Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are reported to act as effective adjuvants to elicit anti-tumor and anti-infection immunity. Here, we report that Hsp70-like protein 1 (Hsp70L1), a novel HSP derived from human dendritic cells (DCs), has potent adjuvant effects that polarize responses toward Th1. With a calculated molecular weight of 54.8 kDa, Hsp70L1 is smaller in size than Hsp70 but resembles it both structurally and functionally. Hsp70L1 shares common receptors on DCs with Hsp70 and can interact with DCs, promoting DC maturation and stimulating secretion of the proinflammatory cytokines interleukin 12p70 (IL-12p70), IL-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and the chemokines IP-10, macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), MIP-1beta, and normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES). The induction of interferon-gamma-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) secretion by Hsp70L1 is not shared by Hsp70, and other functional differences include more potent stimulation of DC IL-12p70, CC-chemokine, and CCR7 and CXCR4 expression by Hsp70L1. Immunization of mice with the hybrid peptide Hsp70L1-ovalbumin(OVA)(257-264) induces an OVA(257-264)-specific Th1 response and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) that results in significant inhibition of E.G7-OVA tumor growth. The ability of Hsp70L1 to activate DCs indicates its potential as a novel adjuvant for use with peptide immunizations; the Hsp70L1 antigen peptide hybrid may serve as a more effective vaccine for the control of cancer and infectious diseases.
