Pulsed dynamic electrolysis(PDE),driven by renewable energy,has emerged as an innovative electrocatalytic conversion method,demonstrating significant potential in addressing global energy challenges and promoting sust...Pulsed dynamic electrolysis(PDE),driven by renewable energy,has emerged as an innovative electrocatalytic conversion method,demonstrating significant potential in addressing global energy challenges and promoting sustainable development.Despite significant progress in various electrochemical systems,the regulatory mechanisms of PDE in energy and mass transfer and the lifespan extension of electrolysis systems,particularly in water electrolysis(WE)for hydrogen production,remain insufficiently explored.Therefore,there is an urgent need for a deeper understanding of the unique contributions of PDE in mass transfer enhancement,microenvironment regulation,and hydrogen production optimization,aiming to achieve low-energy consumption,high catalytic activity,and long-term stability in the generation of target products.Here,this review critically examines the microenvironmental effects of PDE on energy and mass transfer,the electrode degradation mechanisms in the lifespan extension of electrolysis systems,and the key factors in enhancing WE for hydrogen production,providing a comprehensive summary of current research progress.The review focuses on the complex regulatory mechanisms of frequency,duty cycle,amplitude,and other factors in hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance within PDE strategies,revealing the interrelationships among them.Finally,the potential future directions and challenges for transitioning from laboratory studies to industrial applications are proposed.展开更多
The transition of hydrogen sourcing from carbon-intensive to water-based methodologies is underway,with renewable energy-powered proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)emerging as the preeminent pathway for...The transition of hydrogen sourcing from carbon-intensive to water-based methodologies is underway,with renewable energy-powered proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)emerging as the preeminent pathway for hydrogen production.Despite remarkable advancements in this field,confronting the sluggish electrochemical kinetics and inherent high-energy consumption arising from deteriorated mass transport within PEMWE systems remains a formidable obstacle.This impediment stems primarily from the hindered protons mass transfer and the untimely hydrogen bubbles detachment.To address these challenges,we harness the inherent variability of electrical energy and introduce an innovative pulsed dynamic water electrolysis system.Compared to constant voltage electrolysis(hydrogen production rate:51.6 m L h-1,energy consumption:5.37 kWh Nm-3H2),this strategy(hydrogen production rate:66 m L h-1,energy consumption:3.83 kWh Nm-3H2)increases the hydrogen production rate by approximately 27%and reduces the energy consumption by about 28%.Furthermore,we demonstrate the practicality of this system by integrating it with an off-grid photovoltaic(PV)system designed for outdoor operation,successfully driving a hydrogen production current of up to 500 mA under an average voltage of approximately 2 V.The combined results of in-situ characterization and finite element analysis reveal the performance enhancement mechanism:pulsed dynamic electrolysis(PDE)dramatically accelerates the enrichment of protons at the electrode/solution interface and facilitates the release of bubbles on the electrode surface.As such,PDE-enhanced PEMWE represents a synergistic advancement,concurrently enhancing both the hydrogen generation reaction and associated transport processes.This promising technology not only redefines the landscape of electrolysis-based hydrogen production but also holds immense potential for broadening its application across a diverse spectrum of electrocatalytic endeavors.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and adverse reactions of volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT)radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with esophageal cancer.Meth...Objective:To investigate the efficacy and adverse reactions of volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT)radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with esophageal cancer.Methods:A total of 86 elderly patients with esophageal cancer admitted to our hospital between February 2024 and February 2025 were enrolled in this study and equally divided into two groups:a control group receiving VMAT radiotherapy alone and a study group receiving VMAT radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy,with 43 patients in each group,to compare the therapeutic outcomes between the two treatment approaches.Results:The study group demonstrated significantly higher objective remission and disease control rates than the control group(P0.05).Quality of life(QOL)scores were significantly elevated in the study group compared to the control group at both 3-and 6-month follow-ups(P<0.05).Conclusion:VMAT radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy can improve the short-term efficacy,reduce tumor marker levels,and improve the quality of life of elderly patients with esophageal cancer.The treatment has fewer adverse reactions and better patient tolerance.展开更多
The corrosion form and mechanical properties deterioration of mooring chain steel in simulated deep-sea environments were investigated.With the increase of ocean depth,not only the pressure increases,but also the diss...The corrosion form and mechanical properties deterioration of mooring chain steel in simulated deep-sea environments were investigated.With the increase of ocean depth,not only the pressure increases,but also the dissolved oxygen content decreases.These two factors affect corrosion evolution of mooring chain steel in simulated deep-sea environments,which was studied for the first time.Compared with uniform corrosion of mooring chain steel in shallow sea with sufficient oxygen,low dissolved oxygen leads to the corrosion dominated by pitting with pit covers.Meanwhile,hydrostatic pressure distinctly accelerates pitting initiation and propagation.The higher the hydrostatic pressure is,the more serious the pitting is.For failure mechanism of unstressed mooring chain steel serving in simulated deep-sea environments,both absorbed hydrogen and corrosion morphology can degrade the ductility of mooring chain steel,in which the leading factor depends on the service time.The severe pitting is the main factor and causes remarkable ductility loss of the steel after long-term immersion.But hydrogen plays an important role on elongation loss in early stage.展开更多
Integrated gasification fuel cells(IGFCs)integrating high-temperature solid oxide fuel cell technology with CO2capture processes represents highly-efficient power systems with negligible CO2emissions.Flame burni...Integrated gasification fuel cells(IGFCs)integrating high-temperature solid oxide fuel cell technology with CO2capture processes represents highly-efficient power systems with negligible CO2emissions.Flame burning with pure oxygen is an ideal method for fuel cell exhaust gas treatment,and this report describes experimental and numerical studies regarding an oxy-combustor for treating the exhaust gas of a 10 kW IGFC system anode.The applied simulation method was verified based on experiments,and the key performance indices of the combustor were studied under various conditions.It was determined that 315 K was the ideal condensation temperature to obtain flame stability.Under these pure oxygen flame burning conditions,CO was almost completely converted,and the dry mole fraction of CO2after burning was C 0.958 when there was up to 5%excess O2.Overall,5%excess O2was recommended to maximize CO2capture and promote other environmental considerations.Additionally,the optimal tangential fuel jet angle to control the liner temperature was approximately 25°.The total fuel utilization had to be high enough to maintain the oxygen flame temperature of the anode exhaust gas below 1800 K to ensure that the system was environmentally friendly.The results presented herein have great value for designing IGFCs coupled with CO2capture systems.展开更多
As the energy supply problem worsens, the development and utilization of marine renewable energy have become a research hotspot. The development of wave energy is moving from the near shore to the distant sea. The pow...As the energy supply problem worsens, the development and utilization of marine renewable energy have become a research hotspot. The development of wave energy is moving from the near shore to the distant sea. The power-generation efficiency of a single two-floating-body wave-energy converter is relatively low. To fully utilize wave energy and improve the wave-energy capture rate of a fixed sea area, arranging a two-floating-body wave-energy converter array is necessary. This paper first introduces the basic theory of multi-floating flow field, time-domain calculation method, and influence factor of the waveenergy converter array. Then, the development of AQWA software in Fortran language considers the effect of power takeoff. A calculation method based on ANSYS–AQWA is proposed to simulate the motion of the oscillating-buoy two-floating-body wave-energy converter. The results are compared with the experimental results from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Finally, the ANSYS–AQWA method is used to study the power characteristics of simple and complex arrays of wave-energy converters. The average power generation of simple arrays is largest at 0°, and the average power generation of complex arrays does not change with the wave direction. Optimal layout spacing exists for the simple and complex arrays. These findings can serve as a valuable reference for the large-scale array layout of wave-energy converters in the future.展开更多
The design of the loading path is one of the important research contents of the tube hydroforming process.Optimization of loading paths using optimization algorithms has received attention due to the inefficiency of o...The design of the loading path is one of the important research contents of the tube hydroforming process.Optimization of loading paths using optimization algorithms has received attention due to the inefficiency of only finite element optimization.In this paper,the hydroforming process of 5A02 aluminum alloy variable diameter tube was as the research object.Fuzzy control was used to optimize the loading path,and the fuzzy rule base was established based on FEM.The minimum wall thickness and wall thickness reduction rate were determined as input membership functions,and the axial feeds variable value of the next step was used as output membership functions.The results show that the optimized loading path greatly improves the uniformity of wall thickness and the forming effect compared with the linear loading path.The round corner lamination rate of the tube is 91.2%under the fuzzy control optimized loading path,which was increased by 47.1%and 22.6%compared with linear loading Path 1 and Path 2,respectively.Based on the optimized loading path in the experiment,the minimum wall thickness of the variable diameter tube was 1.32 mm and the maximum thinning rate was 12.4%.The experimental results were consistent with the simulation results,which verified the accuracy of fuzzy control.The research results provide a reference for improving the forming quality of thin-walled tubes and plates.展开更多
Damaged neurons and harsh microenvironments contribute to the injury cascades following traumatic brain injury(TBI).Mesenchymal stem cell(MSC)therapy is considered a viable choice for brain in-jury treatment;however,i...Damaged neurons and harsh microenvironments contribute to the injury cascades following traumatic brain injury(TBI).Mesenchymal stem cell(MSC)therapy is considered a viable choice for brain in-jury treatment;however,its clinical use is hindered by limited engraftment,low survival ratio,and uncontrolled differentiation.Herein,the decellularized brain extracellular matrix(dBECM)was prepared through a new method as a delivery system for MSCs.dBECM-based hydrogel with favorable biochem-ical and biomechanical features provides a microenvironment for MSCs in nerve repair.The MSCs-encapsulated dBECM-based hydrogel is shown to improve neuron compensation and structural regen-eration,alleviate neuroinflammation,and promote M1-to-M2 polarization of microglia.Our results first demonstrate that the combination of dBECM and MSCs is a critical vehicle to promote TBI repair from neurogenesis and immunoregulation,showing promise for the physiological recovery of neurogenic dis-eases and injuries.展开更多
In this paper,we present a distributed framework for the lidar-based relative state estimator which achieves highly accurate,real-time trajectory estimation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)in GPS-denied envi...In this paper,we present a distributed framework for the lidar-based relative state estimator which achieves highly accurate,real-time trajectory estimation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)in GPS-denied environments.The system builds atop a factor graph,and only on-board sensors and computing power are utilized.Benefiting from the keyframe strategy,each UAV performs relative state estimation individually and broadcasts very partial information without exchanging raw data.The complete system runs in real-time and is evaluated with three experiments in different environments.Experimental results show that the proposed distributed approach offers comparable performance with a centralized method in terms of accuracy and real-time performance.The flight test demonstrates that the proposed relative state estimation framework is able to be used for aggressive flights over 5 m/s.展开更多
Low optical absorption and photocorrosion are two crucial issues limiting the practical applications of zinc oxide(ZnO)-based photocatalysts.In this paper,we report the fabrication of graphitic-carbon-mediated ZnO nan...Low optical absorption and photocorrosion are two crucial issues limiting the practical applications of zinc oxide(ZnO)-based photocatalysts.In this paper,we report the fabrication of graphitic-carbon-mediated ZnO nanorod arrays(NRAs)with enhanced photocatalytic activity and photostability for CO2 reduction under visible light irradiation.ZnO NRA/C-x(x=005,01,02,and 03)nanohybrids are prepared by calcining pre-synthesized ZnO NRAs with different amounts of glucose(0.05,0.1,0.2,and 0.3 g)as a carbon source via a hydrothermal method.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals that the obtained ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids are imparted with the effects of both carbon doping and carbon coating,as evidenced by the detected C-O-Zn bond and the C-C,C-O and C=O bonds,respectively.While the basic structure of ZnO remains unchanged,the UV-Vis absorption spectra show increased absorbance owing to the carbon doping effect in the ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids.The photoluminescence(PL)intensities of ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids are lower than that of bare ZnO NRA,indicating that the graphitic carbon layer coated on the surface of the ZnO NRA significantly enhances the charge carrier separation and transport,which in turn enhances the photoelectrochemical property and photocatalytic activity of the ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids for CO2 reduction.More importantly,a long-term reaction of photocatalytic CO2 reduction demonstrates that the photostability of ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids is significantly increased in comparison with the bare ZnO NRA.展开更多
Discrimination of glycoproteins and cell types is a significant but difficult issue.Herein,we presented a novel fluorescence sensor array for the detection and identification of glycoproteins and cancer cells based on...Discrimination of glycoproteins and cell types is a significant but difficult issue.Herein,we presented a novel fluorescence sensor array for the detection and identification of glycoproteins and cancer cells based on the specific affinity between boronic acid-containing carbon dots(BA-CDs)and cis-diol residues of polysaccharides.The differential binding affinity of three BA-CDs to various glycoproteins resulted in a different fluorescence turn-on signal pattern caused by aggregation-enhanced emission(AEE),along with negligible response from other proteins.Therefore,BA-CDs encompassing sensing elements and signal indicator into one can enable a fast and accurate discrimination of glycoproteins with simple and easy operation.Seven glycoproteins could be well discriminated at a very low concentration of 10 nmol/L.The discriminating capability of glycoproteins is not sacrificed in both human urine and serum.Notably,different glycoprotein compositions of cancer cells provide more recognizable features for identification of cancer cells,comparing to the total protein.Five cell types could be identified in 15 min at a low concentration of 1000 cells/mL.This method is fast,accurate,and easy operation,and has a potential application in cancer diagnosis.展开更多
Although bone morphogenetic protein(BMP) and WNT signaling play pivotal roles in bone development,homeostasis, and regeneration, the applications of proteins to stimulate corresponding signaling pathways showed limite...Although bone morphogenetic protein(BMP) and WNT signaling play pivotal roles in bone development,homeostasis, and regeneration, the applications of proteins to stimulate corresponding signaling pathways showed limited outcomes in the repair and regeneration of bone defects that might be attributed to the reciprocal interventions of these pathways. In order to satisfy the combinational and sequential activation of BMP and WNT pathways, inspired by the heterogeneous hydrogel-liked structures of Brasenia, heterogeneous alginate/chitosan hydrogels were fabricated and spatially loaded with FK506 and BIO to achieve sustained and sequential release of the activators. Alkaline phosphatase staining, alizarin red staining and q RT-PCR results suggested that FK506 and BIO enhanced osteoblastic differentiation in vitro when used separately. Besides, by mixing and matching the activators and the hydrogel layers, a superior releasing mode that a combination of early FK506 release and following BIO release was identified via both in vitro and in vivo explorations for most efficient bone regeneration. These results suggested that drug-loaded heterogeneous hydrogels possess great potentials in treating bone loss defects for future clinical practice.展开更多
Non-Hermitian non-Abelian lattice gauge fields exhibit noncommutative and nonunitary gauge structures,giving rise to novel geometric and topological phenomena.However,their experimental realization has remained elusiv...Non-Hermitian non-Abelian lattice gauge fields exhibit noncommutative and nonunitary gauge structures,giving rise to novel geometric and topological phenomena.However,their experimental realization has remained elusive.Here,we implement a synthetic nonreciprocal SU(2)gauge field in a one-dimensional spinful chain by employing electric circuit networks with highly tunable asymmetric couplings.We observe a non-Hermitian non-Abelian Aharonov-Bohm effect in a single plaquette,where the final states exhibit an uncorrelated response under non-conjugated loop operations.Furthermore,we reveal the high-order nontrivial braiding and spin-hybridized unidirectional and bidirectional skin states,which are distinctive features of non-Hermitian non-Abelian lattice gauge fields.Our work paves the way for exploring rich non-Abelian phenomena in open systems and offers a versatile platform to implement exotic synthetic gauge fields.展开更多
Organic luminescent radicals are promising for optoelectronic applications,yet their practical implementation remains hindered by aggregation-caused quenching(ACQ)in aggregated states.In this study,we present a molecu...Organic luminescent radicals are promising for optoelectronic applications,yet their practical implementation remains hindered by aggregation-caused quenching(ACQ)in aggregated states.In this study,we present a molecular design strategy that enables unprecedented intrinsic luminescence from pure radicals across multiple aggregated states,including crystalline states,powders,and amorphous films,through the incorporation of sterically demanding TPP(2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl)groups.Comprehensive photophysical characterization coupled with structural analysis reveals that the TPP moieties effectively suppress detrimental intermolecular interactions,particularly exchange coupling andπ–πstacking between radical centers.The luminescent properties were analyzed via systematic theoretical calculations.The universality of this design principle is further demonstrated through its successful application to diradical systems,including Chichibabin’s and Muller’s hydrocarbons,which exhibit significantly enhanced emission in aggregated states.This work establishes a generalizable strategy for designing stable and efficient luminescent radicals in aggregated states,opening new avenues for radical-based optoelectronic devices.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage.Despite its potential as a cathode material for AZIBs,H2V3O8 suffers from poor electrical conductivity,vanadium d...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage.Despite its potential as a cathode material for AZIBs,H2V3O8 suffers from poor electrical conductivity,vanadium dissolution,and structural instability,which severely compromises its rate performance and cycling stability.To address these limitations,we have developed a polypyrrole-coated H2V3O8 composite(H2V3O8@Ppy).Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that Ppy exhibits substantially stronger interactions with HVO3(−1.97 eV)compared to hydrated Zn2+ ions(−0.205 eV).This selective interaction enables the Ppy coating to effectively capture dissolved HVO3 species while maintaining efficient transport of solvated Zn2+ion clusters,thereby preventing structural degradation of the cathode.The optimized H2V3O8@Ppy cathode delivers an impressive initial capacity of 405 mA h g-1 at 100 mA g-1 and demonstrates exceptional cycling stability,maintaining nearly 100%capacity retention after 800 cycles at 2 A g−1.Furthermore,a quasisolid-state zinc-ion battery incorporating H2V3O8@Ppy cathode exhibits excellent mechanical flexibility and superior longterm cycling performance.Notably,in situ XRD analysis reveals for the first time a two-step phase transformation mechanism of H2V3O8 during discharge/charge processes.This study presents an effective strategy for enhancing the structural stability of H2V3O8 cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.展开更多
Aim:The overexpression of Kinesin superfamily proteins(KIFs)has been increasingly recognized as a critical factor associated with unfavorable prognostic outcomes across a spectrum of cancers.This study aims to elucida...Aim:The overexpression of Kinesin superfamily proteins(KIFs)has been increasingly recognized as a critical factor associated with unfavorable prognostic outcomes across a spectrum of cancers.This study aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of KIFs within the tumor immune microenvironment and explore their potential as targets for precision cancer therapy.Methods:Utilizing comprehensive genomic datasets from the Cancer Genome Atlas and Genotype-Tissue Expression databases,we systematically analyzed KIF expression patterns and their potential oncogenic functions.To investigate the functional impact of KIF3A in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),we synthesized siKIF3A and transfected it into HepG2 cells,followed by a series of functional assays.Cell proliferation was meticulously evaluated using EdU incorporation,CCK8,and colony formation assays,while cell migration was assessed through scratch wound healing and Transwell migration assays.Quantitative analysis of gene and protein expression levels was performed using RT-PCR and Western blot techniques,respectively.Results:Our findings reveal that KIFs exhibit remarkably high mutation frequencies across multiple cancer types.Furthermore,we identified significant genomic and epigenetic modifications of KIFs in various tumors,with specific oncogenic mutations in certain cancers potentially serving as regulatory mechanisms for KIFs expression.Notably,tumor-derived KIFs demonstrate a strong association with immune cell infiltration patterns,suggesting their potential as novel therapeutic targets in cancer immunotherapy.Importantly,the majority of KIF family genes show significant correlations with patient prognosis,underscoring their clinical relevance.Specifically,KIF3A emerges as a promising prognostic marker for HCC,demonstrating significantly higher expression levels in HCC tissues compared to adjacent non-cancerous tissues(P<0.05).This overexpression strongly correlates with poor survival outcomes and established risk factors.Functional studies reveal that knockdown of KIF3A significantly inhibits the proliferation and migration capabilities of HCC cells(P<0.05),highlighting its critical role in tumor progression.Our findings suggest that KIF3A not only serves as a valuable prognostic biomarker but also represents a potential therapeutic target for HCC patients,particularly through its involvement in tumor immune regulation mechanisms.Conclusion:This comprehensive study provides novel insights into the role of KIFs,particularly KIF3A,in cancer biology and offers promising avenues for the development of targeted therapies in hepatocellular carcinoma.The integration of genomic analysis with functional validation underscores the potential of KIFs as both diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets in cancer management.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Heilongjiang Province(No.2024ZXJ03C06)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52476192,No.52106237)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.YQ2022E027)Technology Project of China Datang Technology Innovation Co.,Ltd(No.DTKC-2024-20610).
摘要Pulsed dynamic electrolysis(PDE),driven by renewable energy,has emerged as an innovative electrocatalytic conversion method,demonstrating significant potential in addressing global energy challenges and promoting sustainable development.Despite significant progress in various electrochemical systems,the regulatory mechanisms of PDE in energy and mass transfer and the lifespan extension of electrolysis systems,particularly in water electrolysis(WE)for hydrogen production,remain insufficiently explored.Therefore,there is an urgent need for a deeper understanding of the unique contributions of PDE in mass transfer enhancement,microenvironment regulation,and hydrogen production optimization,aiming to achieve low-energy consumption,high catalytic activity,and long-term stability in the generation of target products.Here,this review critically examines the microenvironmental effects of PDE on energy and mass transfer,the electrode degradation mechanisms in the lifespan extension of electrolysis systems,and the key factors in enhancing WE for hydrogen production,providing a comprehensive summary of current research progress.The review focuses on the complex regulatory mechanisms of frequency,duty cycle,amplitude,and other factors in hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance within PDE strategies,revealing the interrelationships among them.Finally,the potential future directions and challenges for transitioning from laboratory studies to industrial applications are proposed.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52476192,No.52106237)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(No.YQ2022E027)。
摘要The transition of hydrogen sourcing from carbon-intensive to water-based methodologies is underway,with renewable energy-powered proton exchange membrane water electrolysis(PEMWE)emerging as the preeminent pathway for hydrogen production.Despite remarkable advancements in this field,confronting the sluggish electrochemical kinetics and inherent high-energy consumption arising from deteriorated mass transport within PEMWE systems remains a formidable obstacle.This impediment stems primarily from the hindered protons mass transfer and the untimely hydrogen bubbles detachment.To address these challenges,we harness the inherent variability of electrical energy and introduce an innovative pulsed dynamic water electrolysis system.Compared to constant voltage electrolysis(hydrogen production rate:51.6 m L h-1,energy consumption:5.37 kWh Nm-3H2),this strategy(hydrogen production rate:66 m L h-1,energy consumption:3.83 kWh Nm-3H2)increases the hydrogen production rate by approximately 27%and reduces the energy consumption by about 28%.Furthermore,we demonstrate the practicality of this system by integrating it with an off-grid photovoltaic(PV)system designed for outdoor operation,successfully driving a hydrogen production current of up to 500 mA under an average voltage of approximately 2 V.The combined results of in-situ characterization and finite element analysis reveal the performance enhancement mechanism:pulsed dynamic electrolysis(PDE)dramatically accelerates the enrichment of protons at the electrode/solution interface and facilitates the release of bubbles on the electrode surface.As such,PDE-enhanced PEMWE represents a synergistic advancement,concurrently enhancing both the hydrogen generation reaction and associated transport processes.This promising technology not only redefines the landscape of electrolysis-based hydrogen production but also holds immense potential for broadening its application across a diverse spectrum of electrocatalytic endeavors.
摘要Objective:To investigate the efficacy and adverse reactions of volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT)radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with esophageal cancer.Methods:A total of 86 elderly patients with esophageal cancer admitted to our hospital between February 2024 and February 2025 were enrolled in this study and equally divided into two groups:a control group receiving VMAT radiotherapy alone and a study group receiving VMAT radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy,with 43 patients in each group,to compare the therapeutic outcomes between the two treatment approaches.Results:The study group demonstrated significantly higher objective remission and disease control rates than the control group(P0.05).Quality of life(QOL)scores were significantly elevated in the study group compared to the control group at both 3-and 6-month follow-ups(P<0.05).Conclusion:VMAT radiotherapy combined with raltitrexed chemotherapy can improve the short-term efficacy,reduce tumor marker levels,and improve the quality of life of elderly patients with esophageal cancer.The treatment has fewer adverse reactions and better patient tolerance.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3702200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52271050).
摘要The corrosion form and mechanical properties deterioration of mooring chain steel in simulated deep-sea environments were investigated.With the increase of ocean depth,not only the pressure increases,but also the dissolved oxygen content decreases.These two factors affect corrosion evolution of mooring chain steel in simulated deep-sea environments,which was studied for the first time.Compared with uniform corrosion of mooring chain steel in shallow sea with sufficient oxygen,low dissolved oxygen leads to the corrosion dominated by pitting with pit covers.Meanwhile,hydrostatic pressure distinctly accelerates pitting initiation and propagation.The higher the hydrostatic pressure is,the more serious the pitting is.For failure mechanism of unstressed mooring chain steel serving in simulated deep-sea environments,both absorbed hydrogen and corrosion morphology can degrade the ductility of mooring chain steel,in which the leading factor depends on the service time.The severe pitting is the main factor and causes remarkable ductility loss of the steel after long-term immersion.But hydrogen plays an important role on elongation loss in early stage.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB0601900).
摘要Integrated gasification fuel cells(IGFCs)integrating high-temperature solid oxide fuel cell technology with CO2capture processes represents highly-efficient power systems with negligible CO2emissions.Flame burning with pure oxygen is an ideal method for fuel cell exhaust gas treatment,and this report describes experimental and numerical studies regarding an oxy-combustor for treating the exhaust gas of a 10 kW IGFC system anode.The applied simulation method was verified based on experiments,and the key performance indices of the combustor were studied under various conditions.It was determined that 315 K was the ideal condensation temperature to obtain flame stability.Under these pure oxygen flame burning conditions,CO was almost completely converted,and the dry mole fraction of CO2after burning was C 0.958 when there was up to 5%excess O2.Overall,5%excess O2was recommended to maximize CO2capture and promote other environmental considerations.Additionally,the optimal tangential fuel jet angle to control the liner temperature was approximately 25°.The total fuel utilization had to be high enough to maintain the oxygen flame temperature of the anode exhaust gas below 1800 K to ensure that the system was environmentally friendly.The results presented herein have great value for designing IGFCs coupled with CO2capture systems.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.5171101175,11572094,51809083,and 51579055
摘要As the energy supply problem worsens, the development and utilization of marine renewable energy have become a research hotspot. The development of wave energy is moving from the near shore to the distant sea. The power-generation efficiency of a single two-floating-body wave-energy converter is relatively low. To fully utilize wave energy and improve the wave-energy capture rate of a fixed sea area, arranging a two-floating-body wave-energy converter array is necessary. This paper first introduces the basic theory of multi-floating flow field, time-domain calculation method, and influence factor of the waveenergy converter array. Then, the development of AQWA software in Fortran language considers the effect of power takeoff. A calculation method based on ANSYS–AQWA is proposed to simulate the motion of the oscillating-buoy two-floating-body wave-energy converter. The results are compared with the experimental results from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Finally, the ANSYS–AQWA method is used to study the power characteristics of simple and complex arrays of wave-energy converters. The average power generation of simple arrays is largest at 0°, and the average power generation of complex arrays does not change with the wave direction. Optimal layout spacing exists for the simple and complex arrays. These findings can serve as a valuable reference for the large-scale array layout of wave-energy converters in the future.
基金supported by the Shenyang Science and Technology Program(grant number 22-301-1-10).
摘要The design of the loading path is one of the important research contents of the tube hydroforming process.Optimization of loading paths using optimization algorithms has received attention due to the inefficiency of only finite element optimization.In this paper,the hydroforming process of 5A02 aluminum alloy variable diameter tube was as the research object.Fuzzy control was used to optimize the loading path,and the fuzzy rule base was established based on FEM.The minimum wall thickness and wall thickness reduction rate were determined as input membership functions,and the axial feeds variable value of the next step was used as output membership functions.The results show that the optimized loading path greatly improves the uniformity of wall thickness and the forming effect compared with the linear loading path.The round corner lamination rate of the tube is 91.2%under the fuzzy control optimized loading path,which was increased by 47.1%and 22.6%compared with linear loading Path 1 and Path 2,respectively.Based on the optimized loading path in the experiment,the minimum wall thickness of the variable diameter tube was 1.32 mm and the maximum thinning rate was 12.4%.The experimental results were consistent with the simulation results,which verified the accuracy of fuzzy control.The research results provide a reference for improving the forming quality of thin-walled tubes and plates.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51621002 and 32101151)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.JKD01221714).We acknowledge Prof.X.D.Kong(Zhejiang Sci-Tech University)and Prof.Q.H.Li(Wenzhou Institute,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)for helpful discussion.Any opinions,findings,conclusions,or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s).
摘要Damaged neurons and harsh microenvironments contribute to the injury cascades following traumatic brain injury(TBI).Mesenchymal stem cell(MSC)therapy is considered a viable choice for brain in-jury treatment;however,its clinical use is hindered by limited engraftment,low survival ratio,and uncontrolled differentiation.Herein,the decellularized brain extracellular matrix(dBECM)was prepared through a new method as a delivery system for MSCs.dBECM-based hydrogel with favorable biochem-ical and biomechanical features provides a microenvironment for MSCs in nerve repair.The MSCs-encapsulated dBECM-based hydrogel is shown to improve neuron compensation and structural regen-eration,alleviate neuroinflammation,and promote M1-to-M2 polarization of microglia.Our results first demonstrate that the combination of dBECM and MSCs is a critical vehicle to promote TBI repair from neurogenesis and immunoregulation,showing promise for the physiological recovery of neurogenic dis-eases and injuries.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018AAA0102401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62022060,61773278,61873340).
摘要In this paper,we present a distributed framework for the lidar-based relative state estimator which achieves highly accurate,real-time trajectory estimation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)in GPS-denied environments.The system builds atop a factor graph,and only on-board sensors and computing power are utilized.Benefiting from the keyframe strategy,each UAV performs relative state estimation individually and broadcasts very partial information without exchanging raw data.The complete system runs in real-time and is evaluated with three experiments in different environments.Experimental results show that the proposed distributed approach offers comparable performance with a centralized method in terms of accuracy and real-time performance.The flight test demonstrates that the proposed relative state estimation framework is able to be used for aggressive flights over 5 m/s.
摘要Low optical absorption and photocorrosion are two crucial issues limiting the practical applications of zinc oxide(ZnO)-based photocatalysts.In this paper,we report the fabrication of graphitic-carbon-mediated ZnO nanorod arrays(NRAs)with enhanced photocatalytic activity and photostability for CO2 reduction under visible light irradiation.ZnO NRA/C-x(x=005,01,02,and 03)nanohybrids are prepared by calcining pre-synthesized ZnO NRAs with different amounts of glucose(0.05,0.1,0.2,and 0.3 g)as a carbon source via a hydrothermal method.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals that the obtained ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids are imparted with the effects of both carbon doping and carbon coating,as evidenced by the detected C-O-Zn bond and the C-C,C-O and C=O bonds,respectively.While the basic structure of ZnO remains unchanged,the UV-Vis absorption spectra show increased absorbance owing to the carbon doping effect in the ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids.The photoluminescence(PL)intensities of ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids are lower than that of bare ZnO NRA,indicating that the graphitic carbon layer coated on the surface of the ZnO NRA significantly enhances the charge carrier separation and transport,which in turn enhances the photoelectrochemical property and photocatalytic activity of the ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids for CO2 reduction.More importantly,a long-term reaction of photocatalytic CO2 reduction demonstrates that the photostability of ZnO NRA/C-x nanohybrids is significantly increased in comparison with the bare ZnO NRA.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21922402,21874017 and21727811)Liaoning Provincial Program for Promoting Talents(Nos.XLYC1807005 and XLYC1802016)the Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry(Northeastern University,Ministry of Education,China,111 Project,No.B16009)。
摘要Discrimination of glycoproteins and cell types is a significant but difficult issue.Herein,we presented a novel fluorescence sensor array for the detection and identification of glycoproteins and cancer cells based on the specific affinity between boronic acid-containing carbon dots(BA-CDs)and cis-diol residues of polysaccharides.The differential binding affinity of three BA-CDs to various glycoproteins resulted in a different fluorescence turn-on signal pattern caused by aggregation-enhanced emission(AEE),along with negligible response from other proteins.Therefore,BA-CDs encompassing sensing elements and signal indicator into one can enable a fast and accurate discrimination of glycoproteins with simple and easy operation.Seven glycoproteins could be well discriminated at a very low concentration of 10 nmol/L.The discriminating capability of glycoproteins is not sacrificed in both human urine and serum.Notably,different glycoprotein compositions of cancer cells provide more recognizable features for identification of cancer cells,comparing to the total protein.Five cell types could be identified in 15 min at a low concentration of 1000 cells/mL.This method is fast,accurate,and easy operation,and has a potential application in cancer diagnosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81970903 and 81920108012)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Jilin Provincial Science & Technology Department (No. 20200201527JC)+1 种基金Jilin Department of Health (No. 2019Q013)Department of Finance of Jilin Province (No. JCSZ2019378-6)。
摘要Although bone morphogenetic protein(BMP) and WNT signaling play pivotal roles in bone development,homeostasis, and regeneration, the applications of proteins to stimulate corresponding signaling pathways showed limited outcomes in the repair and regeneration of bone defects that might be attributed to the reciprocal interventions of these pathways. In order to satisfy the combinational and sequential activation of BMP and WNT pathways, inspired by the heterogeneous hydrogel-liked structures of Brasenia, heterogeneous alginate/chitosan hydrogels were fabricated and spatially loaded with FK506 and BIO to achieve sustained and sequential release of the activators. Alkaline phosphatase staining, alizarin red staining and q RT-PCR results suggested that FK506 and BIO enhanced osteoblastic differentiation in vitro when used separately. Besides, by mixing and matching the activators and the hydrogel layers, a superior releasing mode that a combination of early FK506 release and following BIO release was identified via both in vitro and in vivo explorations for most efficient bone regeneration. These results suggested that drug-loaded heterogeneous hydrogels possess great potentials in treating bone loss defects for future clinical practice.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1404500)the Cross-disciplinary Innovative Research Group Project of Henan Province(Grant No.232300421004)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12125406,U24A2015,12374360,12404372,and 12574423)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.GZB20240684,and GZB20250791)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(Grant No.242300421160).
摘要Non-Hermitian non-Abelian lattice gauge fields exhibit noncommutative and nonunitary gauge structures,giving rise to novel geometric and topological phenomena.However,their experimental realization has remained elusive.Here,we implement a synthetic nonreciprocal SU(2)gauge field in a one-dimensional spinful chain by employing electric circuit networks with highly tunable asymmetric couplings.We observe a non-Hermitian non-Abelian Aharonov-Bohm effect in a single plaquette,where the final states exhibit an uncorrelated response under non-conjugated loop operations.Furthermore,we reveal the high-order nontrivial braiding and spin-hybridized unidirectional and bidirectional skin states,which are distinctive features of non-Hermitian non-Abelian lattice gauge fields.Our work paves the way for exploring rich non-Abelian phenomena in open systems and offers a versatile platform to implement exotic synthetic gauge fields.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3608902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22105054,22265009,62422404,62475116,and 52103210)+2 种基金the Collaborative Innovation Center Foundation of Hainan University(No.XTCX2022XXC02)the South China Sea New Star Innovation Talent Platform Project(No.NHXXRCXM202307)the Hainan University Start-up Fund,and the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(No.20230101363JC).
摘要Organic luminescent radicals are promising for optoelectronic applications,yet their practical implementation remains hindered by aggregation-caused quenching(ACQ)in aggregated states.In this study,we present a molecular design strategy that enables unprecedented intrinsic luminescence from pure radicals across multiple aggregated states,including crystalline states,powders,and amorphous films,through the incorporation of sterically demanding TPP(2,4,6-triisopropylphenyl)groups.Comprehensive photophysical characterization coupled with structural analysis reveals that the TPP moieties effectively suppress detrimental intermolecular interactions,particularly exchange coupling andπ–πstacking between radical centers.The luminescent properties were analyzed via systematic theoretical calculations.The universality of this design principle is further demonstrated through its successful application to diradical systems,including Chichibabin’s and Muller’s hydrocarbons,which exhibit significantly enhanced emission in aggregated states.This work establishes a generalizable strategy for designing stable and efficient luminescent radicals in aggregated states,opening new avenues for radical-based optoelectronic devices.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB2400400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Key Project,52131306)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023B1515040011)the Project on Carbon Emission Peak and Neutrality of Jiangsu Province(BE2022031-4)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2242023R10001 and 2242024K30047)。
摘要Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage.Despite its potential as a cathode material for AZIBs,H2V3O8 suffers from poor electrical conductivity,vanadium dissolution,and structural instability,which severely compromises its rate performance and cycling stability.To address these limitations,we have developed a polypyrrole-coated H2V3O8 composite(H2V3O8@Ppy).Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that Ppy exhibits substantially stronger interactions with HVO3(−1.97 eV)compared to hydrated Zn2+ ions(−0.205 eV).This selective interaction enables the Ppy coating to effectively capture dissolved HVO3 species while maintaining efficient transport of solvated Zn2+ion clusters,thereby preventing structural degradation of the cathode.The optimized H2V3O8@Ppy cathode delivers an impressive initial capacity of 405 mA h g-1 at 100 mA g-1 and demonstrates exceptional cycling stability,maintaining nearly 100%capacity retention after 800 cycles at 2 A g−1.Furthermore,a quasisolid-state zinc-ion battery incorporating H2V3O8@Ppy cathode exhibits excellent mechanical flexibility and superior longterm cycling performance.Notably,in situ XRD analysis reveals for the first time a two-step phase transformation mechanism of H2V3O8 during discharge/charge processes.This study presents an effective strategy for enhancing the structural stability of H2V3O8 cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
基金supported in part by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022A1515012160).
摘要Aim:The overexpression of Kinesin superfamily proteins(KIFs)has been increasingly recognized as a critical factor associated with unfavorable prognostic outcomes across a spectrum of cancers.This study aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of KIFs within the tumor immune microenvironment and explore their potential as targets for precision cancer therapy.Methods:Utilizing comprehensive genomic datasets from the Cancer Genome Atlas and Genotype-Tissue Expression databases,we systematically analyzed KIF expression patterns and their potential oncogenic functions.To investigate the functional impact of KIF3A in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),we synthesized siKIF3A and transfected it into HepG2 cells,followed by a series of functional assays.Cell proliferation was meticulously evaluated using EdU incorporation,CCK8,and colony formation assays,while cell migration was assessed through scratch wound healing and Transwell migration assays.Quantitative analysis of gene and protein expression levels was performed using RT-PCR and Western blot techniques,respectively.Results:Our findings reveal that KIFs exhibit remarkably high mutation frequencies across multiple cancer types.Furthermore,we identified significant genomic and epigenetic modifications of KIFs in various tumors,with specific oncogenic mutations in certain cancers potentially serving as regulatory mechanisms for KIFs expression.Notably,tumor-derived KIFs demonstrate a strong association with immune cell infiltration patterns,suggesting their potential as novel therapeutic targets in cancer immunotherapy.Importantly,the majority of KIF family genes show significant correlations with patient prognosis,underscoring their clinical relevance.Specifically,KIF3A emerges as a promising prognostic marker for HCC,demonstrating significantly higher expression levels in HCC tissues compared to adjacent non-cancerous tissues(P<0.05).This overexpression strongly correlates with poor survival outcomes and established risk factors.Functional studies reveal that knockdown of KIF3A significantly inhibits the proliferation and migration capabilities of HCC cells(P<0.05),highlighting its critical role in tumor progression.Our findings suggest that KIF3A not only serves as a valuable prognostic biomarker but also represents a potential therapeutic target for HCC patients,particularly through its involvement in tumor immune regulation mechanisms.Conclusion:This comprehensive study provides novel insights into the role of KIFs,particularly KIF3A,in cancer biology and offers promising avenues for the development of targeted therapies in hepatocellular carcinoma.The integration of genomic analysis with functional validation underscores the potential of KIFs as both diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets in cancer management.