River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by gen...River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by generations of water resources professionals.Rooted in river ecology,it offers a framework for advancing modern water governance systems and capabilities.This paper examines eight dimensions of river ethics to provide actionable recommendations:enhancing knowledge systems on water,rivers,and lakes;addressing critical challenges in water governance to strengthen the foundational role of water authorities in ensuring water security,resource management,ecological sustainability and environmental protection;optimizing water project planning to mitigate ecological impacts;ensuring high standards in the lifecycle management of water projects;refining water diversion strategies for precise scheduling;utilizing ecosystem complexity for river and lake restoration;implementing tiered management of water-related disasters;and driving reforms to modernize water governance systems and mechanisms.展开更多
Blast effects and energy transfer in near-ground explosions differ significantly from underground scenarios,particularly in terms of ground shock propagation and energy coupling mechanisms across various geological co...Blast effects and energy transfer in near-ground explosions differ significantly from underground scenarios,particularly in terms of ground shock propagation and energy coupling mechanisms across various geological conditions.This study employs centrifuge modeling to simulate near-ground explosions in sandy soil,including surface explosions and airbursts.The focus was on blast-induced cratering,ground shock effects,and energy coupling in sandy foundations.Scaling laws for crater dimensions and ground shock parameters were established and validated based on experimental results.The"modeling of models"series showed good consistency in crater measurements,leading to an empirical formula for estimating crater radius in dry sand.For surface explosions,soil acceleration responses showed single peaks in the central zone(horizontal standoff distance<0.6 m/(kg)1/3)and dual peaks in the near-surface zone(0.79-1.2 m/(kg)1/3)due to combined effects of direct and airburst-induced ground shock.Empirical methods were developed to predict peak acceleration distributions in sandy foundations.Utilizing crater measurements and ground shock propagation laws,a computational approach for evaluating energy transmission in soil foundations was proposed.The study also developed prediction curves for ground shock energy coupling coefficients with scaled blast depth/height,providing a unified model for both underground and near-ground explosions in sandy foundations.The research findings can enhance the methodologies for simulating blast effects and offer a scientific basis for optimizing weapon effectiveness and protective engineering design.展开更多
Large-volume presses(LVPs)are widely utilized in diverse research fields—including high-pressure physics,chemistry,materials science,and Earth and planetary sciences—to investigate the physical and chemical properti...Large-volume presses(LVPs)are widely utilized in diverse research fields—including high-pressure physics,chemistry,materials science,and Earth and planetary sciences—to investigate the physical and chemical properties of materials under extreme high-pressure and hightemperature conditions.A prerequisite for achieving reproducible property measurements is the determination and control of pressure within experimental setups.However,the lack of precise pressure calibration in LVPs hinders the broader application of such devices in ultrahigh-pressure studies.This study employs a suite of standard phase transition-based pressure markers—comprising metallic conductors,semiconductors,and minerals—through both in situ and ex situ identification approaches,to establish pressure calibration curves ranging from 0.4 to>30 GPa for various types of LVP installed at the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research(HPSTAR),Beijing,including piston–cylinder,cubic,and multi-anvil presses.The results provide a unified and traceable pressure reference for highpressure experiments conducted at HPSTAR,while also offering technical guidance and calibration standards for other researchers utilizing similar LVP systems,thereby enabling more consistent comparison between different laboratories.This work facilitates the advancement of LVP research toward broader applications in higher-pressure regimes.展开更多
Developing sustainable and green approaches to address the severe energy crisis and environmental pollution problems has emerged as a research hotspot over the past few decades.Photocatalytic technology,which harnesse...Developing sustainable and green approaches to address the severe energy crisis and environmental pollution problems has emerged as a research hotspot over the past few decades.Photocatalytic technology,which harnesses solar energy as a clean energy and renewable power source to drive chemical reactions,offers a highly promising platform for the simultaneous degradation of organic pollutants and the generation of sustainable energy carriers.This review systematically summarizes the recent progress on photocatalytic synergistic systems for organic pollutant elimination(dyes,antibiotics,volatile organic compounds(VOCs),etc.)and sustainable energy evolution(H2,H2O2,CH4,etc.).Firstly,the fundamental principles and mechanisms of photocatalytic synergy reactions are elucidated,with emphasis on coupling strategies that integrate energy conversion pathways with pollutant oxidation processes.Secondly,various modification strategies developed to enhance photocatalytic efficiency are detailed,including heterojunction construction,ion doping,single-atom loading,defect engineering,and framework design.Subsequently,different types of photocatalytic synergistic systems coupling organic degradation with chemical fuel generation are outlined and discussed,highlighting their design principles,structural advantages,and catalytic performance.Finally,the current challenges in this field are critically analyzed,along with the proposed future development directions,including advanced material design,system optimization,and pathways toward scalable practical applications.展开更多
High-pressure ultrafast dynamics has been recently developed,enabling the exploration of non-equilibrium properties of various quantum materials under high pressure.Particularly,by investigating the pressure dependenc...High-pressure ultrafast dynamics has been recently developed,enabling the exploration of non-equilibrium properties of various quantum materials under high pressure.Particularly,by investigating the pressure dependence of time-resolved ultrafast dynamics,we have discovered a pressure-induced phonon bottleneck effect(PBE).To date,all reported PBEs are due to fully closed gaps,which was reflected in the simultaneous characteristic changes in both amplitude and lifetime of the phonon-phonon scattering slow relaxation component.However,as reflected through its connection to Euler disk,incompletely closed gaps can also induce PBEs.In this work,we report the first PBE due to a finite shrinking gap.As is known,it is challenging to directly observe high-pressure-induced variations in electronic band gaps due to the diamond anvil cell.Here,by investigating Sr2IrO4in our previous work,we obtain an empirical formula for the pressure-induced energy gap variation at room temperature.Our quantitative analysis shows that the gap is finite shrinking rather than fully closed.展开更多
Transforming sunlight into renewable energy sources like hydrogen and methane through photocatalytic water splitting and the CO2conversion presents a promising prospect to tackle energy scarcity and environmental p...Transforming sunlight into renewable energy sources like hydrogen and methane through photocatalytic water splitting and the CO2conversion presents a promising prospect to tackle energy scarcity and environmental pollution caused by burning fossil fuels.As the core of the photocatalytic technique,photocatalysts design is most significant for acquiring the desirable catalytic performance and target products.Photonic crystals,also denoted as inverse opals and three-dimensionally ordered macroporous materials(3DOM),have been extensively applied in photocatalytic fields due to their distinct advantages.Specifically,photonic crystal possesses slow photons effect,rich reactive sites,and well-interconnected inner channels.Among the above advantages,the slow photons effect contributes the most essential role for accelerating photocatalytic reaction.However,how to design materials with maximized slow photons effect upon specific wavelength illumination is still in the infancy.Although some reviews about 3DOM photocatalysts have been published,a critical review focusing on tunable slow photons effects for efficient photocatalysis is still lacking.In this review,we highlighted recent advances in slow photons effect in boosting solar energy conversion.Meanwhile,the relevant mechanism and fundamentals of the slow photons effect are discussed.Finally,we present our vision of the future developments and challenges in this exciting research field.展开更多
Oral administration of donepezil(Don)is the first-line medication for Alzheimer’s disease(AD);however,the dysphagia of elderly patients and severe gastrointestinal side effects substantially restrict administration c...Oral administration of donepezil(Don)is the first-line medication for Alzheimer’s disease(AD);however,the dysphagia of elderly patients and severe gastrointestinal side effects substantially restrict administration compliance.Herein,we exploit a nose-tobrain pathway for Don administration to obtain smaller dosage but higher intracerebral bioavailability(BA),thereby achieving inhibition of acetylcholinesterase(AChE)activity and avoiding side effects.With respect to the intranasal administration design,a patientfriendly Don nasal spray without preservatives was developed.The administration of Don nasal spray demonstrated good nasal deposition and mucosa permeation ability comparable to that of the model drug propranolol.The mice intranasally administered Don at an equivalent oral dose(0.65 mg/kg)demonstrated rapid brain distribution(∼5 min)and long-lasting AChE inhibition effects(72 h).To obtain the optimal intranasal dose,a dosedescending study was conducted by cascading the oral dosage at a 1:3 ratio.The results demonstrated that intranasal administration of Don at 0.07 mg/kg resulted in intracerebral BA and AChE inhibition comparable to oral administration at 0.65 mg/kg,suggesting an 89%dose reduction.Compared with oral administration,anti-AD effectiveness was evaluated in AD model mice after 34-d-intranasal administration of Don,resulting in a shorter onset time,higher intracerebral drug concentration,and a longer duration of AChE inhibition(0.07 mg/kg).The nasal and systemic safety of intranasal administration of Don was confirmed in an allergic rhinitis mouse model after 4 weeks of intranasal administration.Thus,a small dose of Don exhibits improved intracerebral BA and AChE inhibition via intranasal administration,thereby offering better compliance and reducing side effects in AD treatment.展开更多
The operational temperature rise of photovoltaic(PV)panels reduces their power generation efficiency and shortens their lifespan.Hygroscopic hydrogel-based evaporative cooling technology provides a promising solution ...The operational temperature rise of photovoltaic(PV)panels reduces their power generation efficiency and shortens their lifespan.Hygroscopic hydrogel-based evaporative cooling technology provides a promising solution for PV cooling due to high-enthalpy water evaporation.However,current hydrogels remain plagued by cooling interface mismatch and environmental concerns,which limit their practical implementation.Herein,a“green”and self-adhesive hygroscopic hydrogel consisting only of cheap lotus root powder and LiCl is designed,which can form robust interfacial adhesion with PV panels for efficient and durable cooling.Leveraging its compelling hygroscopicity,the hydrogel is able to rapidly capture moisture to recover cooling capacity,thus achieving self-sustained cooling.Besides,the“salting-in”effect brought by LiCl endows the hydrogel with notable softness and self-adhesiveness,which enables it to tightly combine with PV panels to optimize heat conduction and improve cooling efficiency.As a result,under 1.0 kW m-2illumination,a PV temperature drop of 18.2℃ and a cooling power of 358 W m-2were delivered by attaching the hydrogel to the rear of the PV panel,accompanied by a 7.7%improvement in energy efficiency.Overall,this self-sustained passive cooling strategy,activated by the all-natural hydrogel,sheds light on the development of PV thermal management.展开更多
Microscopy imaging is fundamental in analyzing bacterial morphology and dynamics,offering critical insights into bacterial physiology and pathogenicity.Image segmentation techniques enable quantitative analysis of bac...Microscopy imaging is fundamental in analyzing bacterial morphology and dynamics,offering critical insights into bacterial physiology and pathogenicity.Image segmentation techniques enable quantitative analysis of bacterial structures,facilitating precise measurement of morphological variations and population behaviors at single-cell resolution.This paper reviews advancements in bacterial image segmentation,emphasizing the shift from traditional thresholding and watershed methods to deep learning-driven approaches.Convolutional neural networks(CNNs),U-Net architectures,and three-dimensional(3D)frameworks excel at segmenting dense biofilms and resolving antibiotic-induced morphological changes.These methods combine automated feature extraction with physics-informed postprocessing.Despite progress,challenges persist in computational efficiency,cross-species generalizability,and integration with multimodal experimental workflows.Future progress will depend on improving model robustness across species and imaging modalities,integrating multimodal data for phenotype-function mapping,and developing standard pipelines that link computational tools with clinical diagnostics.These innovations will expand microbial phenotyping beyond structural analysis,enabling deeper insights into bacterial physiology and ecological interactions.展开更多
Understanding the drivers of regeneration failure is essential for conserving endangered plant species.Tradi-tional conservation often overlooks individual variation within populations,potentially masking critical de-...Understanding the drivers of regeneration failure is essential for conserving endangered plant species.Tradi-tional conservation often overlooks individual variation within populations,potentially masking critical de-terminants of recruitment success.Here,we investigated the role of maternal reproductive variation in shaping regeneration potential in Pinus dabeshanensis,a critically endangered conifer endemic to central China.We focused on the seed-to-dispersal phase of regeneration,quantifying individual“regeneration contribution”as the product of successful dispersal rate and total mature seed production.Through three years of intensive moni-toring of 88 P.dabeshanensis adult trees,we documented extreme inter-individual variation in reproductive output:55 trees(62.5%)failed to produce any seeds during the three-year study period,while among the 33 reproductive individuals,seed production varied over 300-fold(38-11,195 seeds per tree),abortion rates ranged from 30%to 87%,and mature seed output differed by 1000-fold(5-5029 seeds).Remarkably,just six trees(7%of the population)contributed over 70%of all mature seeds.Using standardized ex situ seed dispersal experi-ments,we further examined how this variation influenced seed fate among the five most productive trees.Critically,these trees disproportionately influenced potential recruitment:the top producer contributed 113 successfully dispersed seeds,compared to only 44 and 45 from lower-yielding individuals.Our findings demonstrate that extreme reproductive skew among maternal trees,rather than population-wide seed predation or dispersal limitation,drives regeneration potential in this endangered species.This study establishes an individual-based framework for precision conservation,advocating for targeted management of high-yielding“dominant mother”trees to optimize resource allocation and enhance recovery of P.dabeshanensis and other endangered plants facing similar recruitment challenges.展开更多
Understanding the functional effects of genetic variants is crucial in modern genomics and genetics. Transcription factor binding sites (TFBSs) are one of the most important cis-regulatory elements. While multiple t...Understanding the functional effects of genetic variants is crucial in modern genomics and genetics. Transcription factor binding sites (TFBSs) are one of the most important cis-regulatory elements. While multiple tools have been developed to assess functional effects of genetic variants at TFBSs, they usually assume that each variant works in isolation and neglect the potential "interference" among multiple variants within the same TFBS. In this study, we presented COPE-TFBS (Context-Oriented Predictor for variant Effect on Transcription Factor Binding Site), a novel method that considers sequence context to accurately predict variant effects on TFBSs. We systematically re-analyzed the sequencing data from both the 1000 Genomes Project and the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) Project via COPE-TFBS, and identified numbers of novel TFBSs, transformed TFBSs and discordantly annotated TFBSs resulting from multiple variants, further highlighting the necessity of sequence context in accurately annotating genetic variants.展开更多
Signatures of superconductivity near 80 K have recently been discovered in single crystals of La3Ni2O7under pressure,which makes it a new candidate for high-temperature superconductors dominated by 3d transit...Signatures of superconductivity near 80 K have recently been discovered in single crystals of La3Ni2O7under pressure,which makes it a new candidate for high-temperature superconductors dominated by 3d transition elements,following the cuprate and iron-pnictide superconductors.However,there are several critical questions that have been perplexing the scientificommunity:(1)What factors contribute to the inconsistent reproducibility of the experimental results?(2)What is the fundamental nature of pressure-induced superconductivity:bulk or nonbulk(filamentary-like)(3)Where is the superconducting phase located within the sample if it is filamentary-like(4)Is the oxygen content important for the development and stabilization of superconductivity?In this study,we employ comprehensive high-pressure techniques to address these questions.Through our modulated ac susceptibility measurements,we are the firs to fin that the superconductivity in this nickelate is filamentary-like Our scanning transmission electron microscopy investigations suggest that the filamentary-lik superconductivity most likely emerges at the interface between La3Ni2O7and La4Ni3O10phases.By tuning the oxygen content of polycrystalline La3Ni2O7,we also fin that it plays vital role in the development and stabilization of superconductivity in this material.The upper and lower bounds on the oxygen content are 7.35 and 6.89,respectively.Our results provide not only new insights into the puzzling issues regarding this material,but also significan information that will enable a better understanding of its superconductivity.展开更多
Background:Kinesin family member 13B(KIF13B),a crucial motor protein,exerts multiple cellular biological functions.However,the implication of KIF13B in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)has no...Background:Kinesin family member 13B(KIF13B),a crucial motor protein,exerts multiple cellular biological functions.However,the implication of KIF13B in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)has not been explored yet.This study aimed to investigate KIF13B’s role and underlying mechanism in MAFLD and proposes it as a potential pharmacological target.Methods:We assessed KIF13B expression in MAFLD patients and rodent models.The roles of Kif13b in lipid metabolism and MAFLD were investigated using whole-body Kif13b knockout mice,hepatocyte-specific Kif13b-deficient mice and hamsters exposed to different diets.The underlying mechanisms by which Kif13bgoverned hepatic lipid homeostasis and MAFLD progression were explored in vitro.Finally,the Kif13b’s impact on atherosclerotic development was studied in the context of MAFLD.Results:KIF13B expression was reduced in patients and murine models with MAFLD.Rodents with global or liver-specific knockout of the Kif13b gene exhibit spontaneous hepatic steatosis,which is further exacerbated by different overnutrition diets.Overexpression of human KIF13B by lentivirus effectively prevented metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis(MASH)in methionine-choline-deficient diet(MCD)-fed mice.Furthermore,Kif13b deficiency accelerates atherosclerosis in the context of MAFLD.Mechanistically,Kif13b depletion increases hepatic lipid synthesis and impairs mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation.Further screening reveals that Kif13b interacts with AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 1(AMPKα1)to regulate the phosphorylation of AMPKα1,governing mitochondrial homeostasis and suppressing sterol regulatory element binding protein 1(Srebp1)-mediated denovo lipogenesis in the liver.Conclusion:This work establishes a causal relationship between KIF13B deficiency and MAFLD,emphasizing KIF13B as a potential therapeutic target for treating MAFLD.展开更多
The abiotic oxidation of divalentmanganese(Mn(Ⅱ))and the formation of Mn oxides are important geochemical processes,which control the mobility and availability of Mn as well as element cycling and pollutant behavior ...The abiotic oxidation of divalentmanganese(Mn(Ⅱ))and the formation of Mn oxides are important geochemical processes,which control the mobility and availability of Mn as well as element cycling and pollutant behavior in soils.It was found that iron(oxyhydr)oxides can catalyze Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation,but the effects of the coexisting dissolved organic matter(DOM)molecules on the catalysis of different iron(oxyhydr)oxides for Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation are poorly understood.Herein,we investigated Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation under the impacts of the interactions between iron(oxyhydr)oxides(i.e.,ferrihydrite,goethite and hematite)and DOM molecules.Simultaneously,we elucidated the variations of DOM composition and properties.Our results indicated that the catalysis of iron(oxyhydr)oxides for Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation was significantly inhibited by DOM.Moreover,DOM had less inhibiting effect on the catalysis of ferrihydrite for Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation and the formation of Mn oxides(e.g.,hausmannite and buserite)relative to goethite and hematite,whichwas partially because of the higher electron transfer capacities of ferrihydrite.Meanwhile,DOM molecules with high nominal oxidation state of carbon(NOSC),molecular weight,unsaturation and aromaticity were selectively adsorbed and oxidized by Mn oxides,including the oxygenated phenols and polyphenols.The newly formed molecules mainly belonged to phenols depleted of oxygen and aliphatics.Furthermore,NOSC was a key molecular characteristic for controlling DOM composition during DOM adsorption and oxidation by Mn oxides when iron minerals were present.Overall,our research contributes to understanding Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation mechanisms under heterogeneous systems and behaviors of DOM molecules in the environment.展开更多
The effective intracellular accumulation of doxorubicin(DOX)is crucial for improving antitumor efficacy,which is severely impeded by limited drug penetration,uncontrollable drug release,and drug resistance.In this stu...The effective intracellular accumulation of doxorubicin(DOX)is crucial for improving antitumor efficacy,which is severely impeded by limited drug penetration,uncontrollable drug release,and drug resistance.In this study,a thermal-deformative polymer embedding ultrasmall ceria(CeO2)was rationally designed for deep tumor drug shuttling and hypoxia reversal to improve chemotherapy.Structurally,the CeO2nanozyme was covalently grafted with a polymer of p(NIPAM-co-AM)that could sharply shrink for DOX loading,which was consolidated with polydopamine(PDA)film encapsulation.Thereafter,a tumor penetration guide of apolipoprotein A-I(apoA-I)conjugated iRGD peptide(apoA-I-iRGD)was further decorated onto the PDA shell via Michael addition for preparing CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA.With the aid of apoA-I-iRGD,CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA penetrated both the tumor spheroids(∼78μm)and the tumors of the mouse model deeply.After internalization by tumor cells and triggering by low pH in lysosomes,rapid DOX release was achieved by peeling off the PDA shell and thermosensitive deformation of p(NIPAM-co-AM).CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA provided 66.4%tumor suppression in 4T1-derived tumor spheroids and 63.2%in 4T1-tumorbearing mice,respectively.Preliminary mechanistic research involving western blotting and immunohistochemistry revealed that CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA reversed resistance through the through HIF-1α-P-gp/lipid axis.Collectively,this study intelligently integrated CeO2nanozymes,temperature-sensitive polymers,and imitated biochemical modifications to improve chemotherapy for breast cancer.展开更多
Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilde...Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilderness areas.However,limited understanding exists regarding locals'willingness to participate(WTP)in the construction and stewardship of national parks as well as their driving factors behind this willingness.To identify the key drivers that promote locals'WTP in national parks,we investigated local residents'participation willingness and embedded an additional structure perceived value(PV)into the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)model,analyzing the data by using structural equation modeling.Local communities were slightly willing to participate in Changtang National Park and conservation in general;interestingly,nomads'willingness was stronger than settlers'.Perceived behavioral control(PBC)exhibited the most significant impact on WTP,with particular emphasis on the livelihood risks associated with grasslands.PV indirectly influenced WTP by affecting attitude(ATT),personal/social norms(PSN),and PBC,while it did not have a direct impact on WTP.For settlers and nomads,different variables influence their varying levels of willingness to engage in park participation.These results deepen our understanding of community willingness to participate and differences in drivers of WTP between settlers and nomads,contributing to relevant knowledge to inform seeking a balance between sustainable community development and nature conservation.展开更多
基金Three Gorges Follow-up Work Fund,Grant/Award Number:WE0161A042024National Key Research Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2024YFC3210900。
摘要River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by generations of water resources professionals.Rooted in river ecology,it offers a framework for advancing modern water governance systems and capabilities.This paper examines eight dimensions of river ethics to provide actionable recommendations:enhancing knowledge systems on water,rivers,and lakes;addressing critical challenges in water governance to strengthen the foundational role of water authorities in ensuring water security,resource management,ecological sustainability and environmental protection;optimizing water project planning to mitigate ecological impacts;ensuring high standards in the lifecycle management of water projects;refining water diversion strategies for precise scheduling;utilizing ecosystem complexity for river and lake restoration;implementing tiered management of water-related disasters;and driving reforms to modernize water governance systems and mechanisms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52588202)under the project''Multiphase Media Evolution in Hypergravity''.
摘要Blast effects and energy transfer in near-ground explosions differ significantly from underground scenarios,particularly in terms of ground shock propagation and energy coupling mechanisms across various geological conditions.This study employs centrifuge modeling to simulate near-ground explosions in sandy soil,including surface explosions and airbursts.The focus was on blast-induced cratering,ground shock effects,and energy coupling in sandy foundations.Scaling laws for crater dimensions and ground shock parameters were established and validated based on experimental results.The"modeling of models"series showed good consistency in crater measurements,leading to an empirical formula for estimating crater radius in dry sand.For surface explosions,soil acceleration responses showed single peaks in the central zone(horizontal standoff distance<0.6 m/(kg)1/3)and dual peaks in the near-surface zone(0.79-1.2 m/(kg)1/3)due to combined effects of direct and airburst-induced ground shock.Empirical methods were developed to predict peak acceleration distributions in sandy foundations.Utilizing crater measurements and ground shock propagation laws,a computational approach for evaluating energy transmission in soil foundations was proposed.The study also developed prediction curves for ground shock energy coupling coefficients with scaled blast depth/height,providing a unified model for both underground and near-ground explosions in sandy foundations.The research findings can enhance the methodologies for simulating blast effects and offer a scientific basis for optimizing weapon effectiveness and protective engineering design.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U1530402 and U1930401).
摘要Large-volume presses(LVPs)are widely utilized in diverse research fields—including high-pressure physics,chemistry,materials science,and Earth and planetary sciences—to investigate the physical and chemical properties of materials under extreme high-pressure and hightemperature conditions.A prerequisite for achieving reproducible property measurements is the determination and control of pressure within experimental setups.However,the lack of precise pressure calibration in LVPs hinders the broader application of such devices in ultrahigh-pressure studies.This study employs a suite of standard phase transition-based pressure markers—comprising metallic conductors,semiconductors,and minerals—through both in situ and ex situ identification approaches,to establish pressure calibration curves ranging from 0.4 to>30 GPa for various types of LVP installed at the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research(HPSTAR),Beijing,including piston–cylinder,cubic,and multi-anvil presses.The results provide a unified and traceable pressure reference for highpressure experiments conducted at HPSTAR,while also offering technical guidance and calibration standards for other researchers utilizing similar LVP systems,thereby enabling more consistent comparison between different laboratories.This work facilitates the advancement of LVP research toward broader applications in higher-pressure regimes.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22402044)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LQ24E020011)。
摘要Developing sustainable and green approaches to address the severe energy crisis and environmental pollution problems has emerged as a research hotspot over the past few decades.Photocatalytic technology,which harnesses solar energy as a clean energy and renewable power source to drive chemical reactions,offers a highly promising platform for the simultaneous degradation of organic pollutants and the generation of sustainable energy carriers.This review systematically summarizes the recent progress on photocatalytic synergistic systems for organic pollutant elimination(dyes,antibiotics,volatile organic compounds(VOCs),etc.)and sustainable energy evolution(H2,H2O2,CH4,etc.).Firstly,the fundamental principles and mechanisms of photocatalytic synergy reactions are elucidated,with emphasis on coupling strategies that integrate energy conversion pathways with pollutant oxidation processes.Secondly,various modification strategies developed to enhance photocatalytic efficiency are detailed,including heterojunction construction,ion doping,single-atom loading,defect engineering,and framework design.Subsequently,different types of photocatalytic synergistic systems coupling organic degradation with chemical fuel generation are outlined and discussed,highlighting their design principles,structural advantages,and catalytic performance.Finally,the current challenges in this field are critically analyzed,along with the proposed future development directions,including advanced material design,system optimization,and pathways toward scalable practical applications.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12204400 and 12534006)Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics(Grant No.2024BNLCMPKF020)+2 种基金Innovation Capability Improvement Project of Hebei Province(Grant No.22567605H)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFA1408700 and 2021YFA1400201)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(Grant No.YSBR-059)。
摘要High-pressure ultrafast dynamics has been recently developed,enabling the exploration of non-equilibrium properties of various quantum materials under high pressure.Particularly,by investigating the pressure dependence of time-resolved ultrafast dynamics,we have discovered a pressure-induced phonon bottleneck effect(PBE).To date,all reported PBEs are due to fully closed gaps,which was reflected in the simultaneous characteristic changes in both amplitude and lifetime of the phonon-phonon scattering slow relaxation component.However,as reflected through its connection to Euler disk,incompletely closed gaps can also induce PBEs.In this work,we report the first PBE due to a finite shrinking gap.As is known,it is challenging to directly observe high-pressure-induced variations in electronic band gaps due to the diamond anvil cell.Here,by investigating Sr2IrO4in our previous work,we obtain an empirical formula for the pressure-induced energy gap variation at room temperature.Our quantitative analysis shows that the gap is finite shrinking rather than fully closed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22402044 and 22406169)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.LQ24E020011 and LQ24B070001)+1 种基金Zhejiang Education Department of China(No.Y202352478)Basic Research Expenses of Zhejiang Gongshang University(No.QRK23025)。
摘要Transforming sunlight into renewable energy sources like hydrogen and methane through photocatalytic water splitting and the CO2conversion presents a promising prospect to tackle energy scarcity and environmental pollution caused by burning fossil fuels.As the core of the photocatalytic technique,photocatalysts design is most significant for acquiring the desirable catalytic performance and target products.Photonic crystals,also denoted as inverse opals and three-dimensionally ordered macroporous materials(3DOM),have been extensively applied in photocatalytic fields due to their distinct advantages.Specifically,photonic crystal possesses slow photons effect,rich reactive sites,and well-interconnected inner channels.Among the above advantages,the slow photons effect contributes the most essential role for accelerating photocatalytic reaction.However,how to design materials with maximized slow photons effect upon specific wavelength illumination is still in the infancy.Although some reviews about 3DOM photocatalysts have been published,a critical review focusing on tunable slow photons effects for efficient photocatalysis is still lacking.In this review,we highlighted recent advances in slow photons effect in boosting solar energy conversion.Meanwhile,the relevant mechanism and fundamentals of the slow photons effect are discussed.Finally,we present our vision of the future developments and challenges in this exciting research field.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82373815, 82372113)the National Ten Thousand Talents Program for Young Top-notch Talents+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Youth Fund of Jiangsu Province (BK20240096)Jiangsu 333 High-level Talent Training Project ([2022] 316-190)Youth Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CASTthe Fourth Phase Construction Project of Superior Disciplines in Jiangsu Universities
摘要Oral administration of donepezil(Don)is the first-line medication for Alzheimer’s disease(AD);however,the dysphagia of elderly patients and severe gastrointestinal side effects substantially restrict administration compliance.Herein,we exploit a nose-tobrain pathway for Don administration to obtain smaller dosage but higher intracerebral bioavailability(BA),thereby achieving inhibition of acetylcholinesterase(AChE)activity and avoiding side effects.With respect to the intranasal administration design,a patientfriendly Don nasal spray without preservatives was developed.The administration of Don nasal spray demonstrated good nasal deposition and mucosa permeation ability comparable to that of the model drug propranolol.The mice intranasally administered Don at an equivalent oral dose(0.65 mg/kg)demonstrated rapid brain distribution(∼5 min)and long-lasting AChE inhibition effects(72 h).To obtain the optimal intranasal dose,a dosedescending study was conducted by cascading the oral dosage at a 1:3 ratio.The results demonstrated that intranasal administration of Don at 0.07 mg/kg resulted in intracerebral BA and AChE inhibition comparable to oral administration at 0.65 mg/kg,suggesting an 89%dose reduction.Compared with oral administration,anti-AD effectiveness was evaluated in AD model mice after 34-d-intranasal administration of Don,resulting in a shorter onset time,higher intracerebral drug concentration,and a longer duration of AChE inhibition(0.07 mg/kg).The nasal and systemic safety of intranasal administration of Don was confirmed in an allergic rhinitis mouse model after 4 weeks of intranasal administration.Thus,a small dose of Don exhibits improved intracerebral BA and AChE inhibition via intranasal administration,thereby offering better compliance and reducing side effects in AD treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52473033)。
摘要The operational temperature rise of photovoltaic(PV)panels reduces their power generation efficiency and shortens their lifespan.Hygroscopic hydrogel-based evaporative cooling technology provides a promising solution for PV cooling due to high-enthalpy water evaporation.However,current hydrogels remain plagued by cooling interface mismatch and environmental concerns,which limit their practical implementation.Herein,a“green”and self-adhesive hygroscopic hydrogel consisting only of cheap lotus root powder and LiCl is designed,which can form robust interfacial adhesion with PV panels for efficient and durable cooling.Leveraging its compelling hygroscopicity,the hydrogel is able to rapidly capture moisture to recover cooling capacity,thus achieving self-sustained cooling.Besides,the“salting-in”effect brought by LiCl endows the hydrogel with notable softness and self-adhesiveness,which enables it to tightly combine with PV panels to optimize heat conduction and improve cooling efficiency.As a result,under 1.0 kW m-2illumination,a PV temperature drop of 18.2℃ and a cooling power of 358 W m-2were delivered by attaching the hydrogel to the rear of the PV panel,accompanied by a 7.7%improvement in energy efficiency.Overall,this self-sustained passive cooling strategy,activated by the all-natural hydrogel,sheds light on the development of PV thermal management.
基金financially supported by the Open Project Program of Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics(No.2022WNLOKF009)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62475216)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(No.2024GH-ZDXM-37)the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2024J01060)the Startup Program of XMU,and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
摘要Microscopy imaging is fundamental in analyzing bacterial morphology and dynamics,offering critical insights into bacterial physiology and pathogenicity.Image segmentation techniques enable quantitative analysis of bacterial structures,facilitating precise measurement of morphological variations and population behaviors at single-cell resolution.This paper reviews advancements in bacterial image segmentation,emphasizing the shift from traditional thresholding and watershed methods to deep learning-driven approaches.Convolutional neural networks(CNNs),U-Net architectures,and three-dimensional(3D)frameworks excel at segmenting dense biofilms and resolving antibiotic-induced morphological changes.These methods combine automated feature extraction with physics-informed postprocessing.Despite progress,challenges persist in computational efficiency,cross-species generalizability,and integration with multimodal experimental workflows.Future progress will depend on improving model robustness across species and imaging modalities,integrating multimodal data for phenotype-function mapping,and developing standard pipelines that link computational tools with clinical diagnostics.These innovations will expand microbial phenotyping beyond structural analysis,enabling deeper insights into bacterial physiology and ecological interactions.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32171533 and 31971444)the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2208085J28).
摘要Understanding the drivers of regeneration failure is essential for conserving endangered plant species.Tradi-tional conservation often overlooks individual variation within populations,potentially masking critical de-terminants of recruitment success.Here,we investigated the role of maternal reproductive variation in shaping regeneration potential in Pinus dabeshanensis,a critically endangered conifer endemic to central China.We focused on the seed-to-dispersal phase of regeneration,quantifying individual“regeneration contribution”as the product of successful dispersal rate and total mature seed production.Through three years of intensive moni-toring of 88 P.dabeshanensis adult trees,we documented extreme inter-individual variation in reproductive output:55 trees(62.5%)failed to produce any seeds during the three-year study period,while among the 33 reproductive individuals,seed production varied over 300-fold(38-11,195 seeds per tree),abortion rates ranged from 30%to 87%,and mature seed output differed by 1000-fold(5-5029 seeds).Remarkably,just six trees(7%of the population)contributed over 70%of all mature seeds.Using standardized ex situ seed dispersal experi-ments,we further examined how this variation influenced seed fate among the five most productive trees.Critically,these trees disproportionately influenced potential recruitment:the top producer contributed 113 successfully dispersed seeds,compared to only 44 and 45 from lower-yielding individuals.Our findings demonstrate that extreme reproductive skew among maternal trees,rather than population-wide seed predation or dispersal limitation,drives regeneration potential in this endangered species.This study establishes an individual-based framework for precision conservation,advocating for targeted management of high-yielding“dominant mother”trees to optimize resource allocation and enhance recovery of P.dabeshanensis and other endangered plants facing similar recruitment challenges.
基金supported by funds from the National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFC0901603)the China 863 Program (2015AA020108)+1 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Protein and Plant Gene Researchsupported in part by the National Program for Support of Top-notch Young Professionals
摘要Understanding the functional effects of genetic variants is crucial in modern genomics and genetics. Transcription factor binding sites (TFBSs) are one of the most important cis-regulatory elements. While multiple tools have been developed to assess functional effects of genetic variants at TFBSs, they usually assume that each variant works in isolation and neglect the potential "interference" among multiple variants within the same TFBS. In this study, we presented COPE-TFBS (Context-Oriented Predictor for variant Effect on Transcription Factor Binding Site), a novel method that considers sequence context to accurately predict variant effects on TFBSs. We systematically re-analyzed the sequencing data from both the 1000 Genomes Project and the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) Project via COPE-TFBS, and identified numbers of novel TFBSs, transformed TFBSs and discordantly annotated TFBSs resulting from multiple variants, further highlighting the necessity of sequence context in accurately annotating genetic variants.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1403900 and 2021YFA1401800)the NSF of China(Grant Nos.U2032214,12122414,12104487,and 12004419)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB25000000)support from the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the CAS(2019008)supported by the Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility(SECUF)。
摘要Signatures of superconductivity near 80 K have recently been discovered in single crystals of La3Ni2O7under pressure,which makes it a new candidate for high-temperature superconductors dominated by 3d transition elements,following the cuprate and iron-pnictide superconductors.However,there are several critical questions that have been perplexing the scientificommunity:(1)What factors contribute to the inconsistent reproducibility of the experimental results?(2)What is the fundamental nature of pressure-induced superconductivity:bulk or nonbulk(filamentary-like)(3)Where is the superconducting phase located within the sample if it is filamentary-like(4)Is the oxygen content important for the development and stabilization of superconductivity?In this study,we employ comprehensive high-pressure techniques to address these questions.Through our modulated ac susceptibility measurements,we are the firs to fin that the superconductivity in this nickelate is filamentary-like Our scanning transmission electron microscopy investigations suggest that the filamentary-lik superconductivity most likely emerges at the interface between La3Ni2O7and La4Ni3O10phases.By tuning the oxygen content of polycrystalline La3Ni2O7,we also fin that it plays vital role in the development and stabilization of superconductivity in this material.The upper and lower bounds on the oxygen content are 7.35 and 6.89,respectively.Our results provide not only new insights into the puzzling issues regarding this material,but also significan information that will enable a better understanding of its superconductivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82270479,82070460)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(7242084 to Xun-De Xian)the National Key Research and Development Program of China from the Ministry of Science and Technology(2021YFF0702802 to Yu-Hui Wang).
摘要Background:Kinesin family member 13B(KIF13B),a crucial motor protein,exerts multiple cellular biological functions.However,the implication of KIF13B in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease(MAFLD)has not been explored yet.This study aimed to investigate KIF13B’s role and underlying mechanism in MAFLD and proposes it as a potential pharmacological target.Methods:We assessed KIF13B expression in MAFLD patients and rodent models.The roles of Kif13b in lipid metabolism and MAFLD were investigated using whole-body Kif13b knockout mice,hepatocyte-specific Kif13b-deficient mice and hamsters exposed to different diets.The underlying mechanisms by which Kif13bgoverned hepatic lipid homeostasis and MAFLD progression were explored in vitro.Finally,the Kif13b’s impact on atherosclerotic development was studied in the context of MAFLD.Results:KIF13B expression was reduced in patients and murine models with MAFLD.Rodents with global or liver-specific knockout of the Kif13b gene exhibit spontaneous hepatic steatosis,which is further exacerbated by different overnutrition diets.Overexpression of human KIF13B by lentivirus effectively prevented metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis(MASH)in methionine-choline-deficient diet(MCD)-fed mice.Furthermore,Kif13b deficiency accelerates atherosclerosis in the context of MAFLD.Mechanistically,Kif13b depletion increases hepatic lipid synthesis and impairs mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation.Further screening reveals that Kif13b interacts with AMP-activated catalytic subunit alpha 1(AMPKα1)to regulate the phosphorylation of AMPKα1,governing mitochondrial homeostasis and suppressing sterol regulatory element binding protein 1(Srebp1)-mediated denovo lipogenesis in the liver.Conclusion:This work establishes a causal relationship between KIF13B deficiency and MAFLD,emphasizing KIF13B as a potential therapeutic target for treating MAFLD.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42207309 and 22306087)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Nos.2022JJ40369 and 2023JJ40547)the Program for Education Department of Hunan Province,China(No.21B0405).
摘要The abiotic oxidation of divalentmanganese(Mn(Ⅱ))and the formation of Mn oxides are important geochemical processes,which control the mobility and availability of Mn as well as element cycling and pollutant behavior in soils.It was found that iron(oxyhydr)oxides can catalyze Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation,but the effects of the coexisting dissolved organic matter(DOM)molecules on the catalysis of different iron(oxyhydr)oxides for Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation are poorly understood.Herein,we investigated Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation under the impacts of the interactions between iron(oxyhydr)oxides(i.e.,ferrihydrite,goethite and hematite)and DOM molecules.Simultaneously,we elucidated the variations of DOM composition and properties.Our results indicated that the catalysis of iron(oxyhydr)oxides for Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation was significantly inhibited by DOM.Moreover,DOM had less inhibiting effect on the catalysis of ferrihydrite for Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation and the formation of Mn oxides(e.g.,hausmannite and buserite)relative to goethite and hematite,whichwas partially because of the higher electron transfer capacities of ferrihydrite.Meanwhile,DOM molecules with high nominal oxidation state of carbon(NOSC),molecular weight,unsaturation and aromaticity were selectively adsorbed and oxidized by Mn oxides,including the oxygenated phenols and polyphenols.The newly formed molecules mainly belonged to phenols depleted of oxygen and aliphatics.Furthermore,NOSC was a key molecular characteristic for controlling DOM composition during DOM adsorption and oxidation by Mn oxides when iron minerals were present.Overall,our research contributes to understanding Mn(Ⅱ)oxidation mechanisms under heterogeneous systems and behaviors of DOM molecules in the environment.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82473949 and 82273955)Scientific research project of Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission(No.M2022080)+1 种基金Jiangsu Province Capability Improvement Project through Science,Technology and Education(ZDXK202234)Jiangsu Provincial Research Hospital(YJXYY202204),China.
摘要The effective intracellular accumulation of doxorubicin(DOX)is crucial for improving antitumor efficacy,which is severely impeded by limited drug penetration,uncontrollable drug release,and drug resistance.In this study,a thermal-deformative polymer embedding ultrasmall ceria(CeO2)was rationally designed for deep tumor drug shuttling and hypoxia reversal to improve chemotherapy.Structurally,the CeO2nanozyme was covalently grafted with a polymer of p(NIPAM-co-AM)that could sharply shrink for DOX loading,which was consolidated with polydopamine(PDA)film encapsulation.Thereafter,a tumor penetration guide of apolipoprotein A-I(apoA-I)conjugated iRGD peptide(apoA-I-iRGD)was further decorated onto the PDA shell via Michael addition for preparing CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA.With the aid of apoA-I-iRGD,CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA penetrated both the tumor spheroids(∼78μm)and the tumors of the mouse model deeply.After internalization by tumor cells and triggering by low pH in lysosomes,rapid DOX release was achieved by peeling off the PDA shell and thermosensitive deformation of p(NIPAM-co-AM).CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA provided 66.4%tumor suppression in 4T1-derived tumor spheroids and 63.2%in 4T1-tumorbearing mice,respectively.Preliminary mechanistic research involving western blotting and immunohistochemistry revealed that CeO2P/DOX@iAPDA reversed resistance through the through HIF-1α-P-gp/lipid axis.Collectively,this study intelligently integrated CeO2nanozymes,temperature-sensitive polymers,and imitated biochemical modifications to improve chemotherapy for breast cancer.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42142022。
摘要Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilderness areas.However,limited understanding exists regarding locals'willingness to participate(WTP)in the construction and stewardship of national parks as well as their driving factors behind this willingness.To identify the key drivers that promote locals'WTP in national parks,we investigated local residents'participation willingness and embedded an additional structure perceived value(PV)into the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)model,analyzing the data by using structural equation modeling.Local communities were slightly willing to participate in Changtang National Park and conservation in general;interestingly,nomads'willingness was stronger than settlers'.Perceived behavioral control(PBC)exhibited the most significant impact on WTP,with particular emphasis on the livelihood risks associated with grasslands.PV indirectly influenced WTP by affecting attitude(ATT),personal/social norms(PSN),and PBC,while it did not have a direct impact on WTP.For settlers and nomads,different variables influence their varying levels of willingness to engage in park participation.These results deepen our understanding of community willingness to participate and differences in drivers of WTP between settlers and nomads,contributing to relevant knowledge to inform seeking a balance between sustainable community development and nature conservation.