Modified sepiolite stabilized stearic acid as a form-stable phase change material for thermal energy storage

Sepiolite(ST) was used as a supporting matrix in compiste phase change materials(PCMs) due to its unique microstructure, good thermal stability, and other raw material advantages. In this paper, microwave acid treatment were innovatively used for the modification of sepiolite. The modified sepiolite(ST_(m)) obtained in different hydrochloric acid concentrations(0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0 mol·L^(-1)) was added to stearic acid(SA) via vacuum impregnation method. The thermophysical properties of the composites were changed by varying the hydrochloric acid concentration. The SA-ST_(m0.5)obtained by microwave acid treatment at 0.5 mol·L^(-1)hydrochloric acid concentration showed a higher loading capacity(82.63%) than other composites according to the differential scanning calorimeter(DSC) analysis. The melting and freezing enthalpies of SA-ST_(m0.5)were of 152.30 and 148.90 J·g^(-1), respectively. The thermal conductivity of SA-ST_(m0.5)was as high as 1.52 times that of pure SA. In addition, the crystal structure, surface morphology, and microporous structure of ST_(m)were studied, and the mechanism of SAST_(m0.5)performance enhancement was further revealed by Brunauere Emmett Teller(BET) analysis. Leakage experiment showed that SAST_(m0.5)had a good morphological stability. These results demostrate that SA-ST_(m0.5)has a potential application in thermal energy storage.

High power focused-beam microwave hyperthermia combined with intrapleural injection of Shapeilin in the treatment of patients with malignant hydrothorax

Objective:The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of high power focused-beam microwave hyperthermia with intrapleural injection of Shapeilin for patients with malignant hydrothorax.Methods:Fifty-eight patients with malignant hydrothorax were divided into group A and group B randomly.All patients underwent indwelling pleural catheter and were treated by intrapleural injection of Shapeilin once three days.Treatment was composed of 3 times injection.Patients of group B received high power focused-beam microwave hyperthermia after injection of Shapeilin.Results:The response rate of group B(79.3%) was higher than that of group A(48.3%)(P < 0.05).Incidence of main adverse reactions,associated with Shapeilin,of two groups including fever and thoracodynia were similar(P > 0.05).Patients of group B didn't encounter severe toxicities of microwave hyperthermia.Conclusion:High power focused-beam microwave hyperthermia combined with intrapleural injection of Shapeilin is effective and tolerable for patients with malignant hydrothorax.

The side effects of docetaxel with cyclophosphamide as postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for elderly breast cancer patients

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the side effects of docetaxel with cyclophosphamide as postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for elderly breast cancer patients. Methods: Thirty-six operable elderly breast cancer patients at intermediate risk based on the St Gallen risk classification underwent modified radical mastectomy and then were given four cycles of TC regimen (docetaxel 75 mg/m2 i.v. on day 1; cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m2 i.v. on day 1; every 21 days ). Primary prophylaxis granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) 200μg i.h. was administered on day 4-6. Results: The main side effect was neutropenia. Grade 3 neutropenia developed in 36.1% and G4 in 19.4%, respectively. Most of the other side effects were G1-2. Dose reduction occurred in 11.1% patients. The completion rate of chemotherapy was 100%. Conclu-sion: Docetaxel with cyclophosphamide as postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy regimen with G-CSF primary prophylaxis is tolerable for elderly patients in general good condition.

2022年度气象联合基金项目评审简析

2022年气象联合基金资助数值预报模式关键技术、灾害天气监测预报理论与方法和人工智能气象应用技术三个核心领域,共接收申请64项,其中不同单位属性的合作申请占87.5%。申请书关键词分析发现,气象联合基金与地球科学部“天气及气候系统与可持续发展”领域重点项目既有较强的联系,又有明显的区别。气象联合基金评审过程与地球科学部常规重点基金评审过程相似。经过通讯评审和会评,共资助14项重点支持项目,资助率21.9%,平均资助强度264.6万元/项,年均资助强度超过了地球科学部常规重点项目的资助强度。

Simulated Sensitivity of Ozone Generation to Precursors in Beijing during a High O_(3) Episode

This study uses the WRF-Chem model combined with the empirical kinetic modeling method(EKMA curve)to study the compound pollution event in Beijing that happened in 13−23 May 2017.Sensitivity tests are conducted to analyze ozone sensitivity to its precursors,and to develop emission reduction measures.The results suggest that the model can accurately simulate the compound pollution process of photochemistry and haze.When VOCs and NOx were reduced by the same proportion,the effect of O_(3)reduction at peak time was more obvious,and the effect during daytime was more significant than at night.The degree of change in ozone was peak time>daytime average.When reducing or increasing the ratio of precursors by 25%at the same time,the effect of reducing 25%VOCs on the average ozone concentration reduction was most significant.The degree of change in ozone decreased with increasing altitude,the location of the ozone maximum change shifted westward,and its range narrowed.As the altitude increases,the VOCs-limited zone decreases,VOCs sensitivity decreases,NOx sensitivity increases.The controlled area changed from near-surface VOCs-limited to high-altitude NOx-limited.Upon examining the EKMA curve,we have found that suburban and urban are sensitive to VOCs.The sensitivity tests indicate that when VOCs in suburban are reduced about 60%,the O_(3)-1h concentration could reach the standard,and when VOCs of the urban decreased by about 50%,the O_(3)-1h concentration could reach the standard.Thus,these findings could provide references for the control of compound air pollution in Beijing.

54例腹腔镜直肠癌经腹超低位吻合治疗分析

目的:探讨腹腔镜直肠癌经腹手术超低位吻合保肛的安全性和可行性。方法:回顾性分析2014年7月至2017年6月西南医科大学附属医院收治的54例行腹腔镜直肠癌根治、超低位吻合患者的临床资料,观察并分析术后疗效。结果:所有患者顺利完成手术,无中转开腹及手术死亡病例。平均手术时间(165±31)min,术中出血(12±5)mL。本组患者未常规进行预防性造瘘。术后发生吻合口出血2例(3.7%),吻合口漏3例(5.6%),均经保守治疗痊愈。术后患者排尿功能、性功能保持良好,术后一年时绝大部分患者肛门控制排便功能满意,术后随访两年以上均无局部复发,也无死亡病例,但手术一年后有3例患者出现肝脏转移。结论:腹腔镜直肠癌经腹超低位吻合近期效果良好,远期效果有待进一步观察。

Multi-Scale Superhydrophobic Anti-Icing Coating for Wind Turbine Blades

As a surface functional material,super-hydrophobic coating has great application potential in wind turbine blade anti-icing,self-cleaning and drag reduction.In this study,ZnO and SiO2 multi-scale superhydrophobic coatings with mechanical flexibility were prepared by embedding modified ZnO and SiO2 nanoparticles in PDMS.The prepared coating has a higher static water contact angle(CA is 153°)and a lower rolling angle(SA is 3.3°),showing excellent super-hydrophobicity.Because of its excellent superhydrophobic ability and micro-nano structure,the coating has good anti-icing ability.Under the conditions of−10
C and 60%relative humidity,the coating can delay the freezing time by 1511S,which is 10.7 times slower than the normal freezing time.More importantly,due to the mechanical properties provided by SiO2 and the synergistic effect of micro-nano particles,the coating has excellent mechanical durability.After 10 wear tests,the contact angle of the coating is still as high as 141°and the rolling angle is 6.8°.This research provides a theoretical reference for the preparation of a mechanically stable coating with a simple preparation process,as well as a basic research on the anti-icing behavior of the coating.

Temperature Prediction of Aluminum Alloy Work-Pieces in Aging Furnaces Based on Improved Case-Based Reasoning

The temperature of aluminum alloy work-pieces in the aging furnace directly affects the quality of aluminum alloy products. Since the temperature of aluminum alloy work-pieces cannot be measured directly, a temperature prediction model based on improved case-based reasoning (CBR) method is established to realize the online measurement of the work-pieces temperature. More specifically, the model is constructed by an advanced case-based reasoning method in which a state transition algorithm (STA) is firstly used to optimize the weights of feature attributes. In other words, STA is utilized to find the suitable attribute weights of the CBR model that can improve the accuracy of the case retrieval process. Finally, the CBR model based on STA (STCBR) was applied to predict the temperature of aluminum alloy work-pieces in the aging furnace. The results of the experiments indicated that the developed model can realize high-accuracy prediction of work-pieces temperature and it has good application prospects in the industrial field.

超晶格中的谐振声光互作用

这里首次报道了对于接近布喇格偏转条件的光波长在界面上超晶格的显著声光性能.由于在相位匹配状态下逆点阵矢量的帮助,使超晶格中光波和超声波之间的共线耦合成为可能.同时,由于超晶格中光学谐振效应,大大提高了衍射效率.提出了以半导体及超晶格结构为基的声光器件,这种器件的效率很高,取数快速而且结构紧凑.

Association of a complete breast cancer pathologic response with axillary lymph node metastasis via neoadjuvant chemotherapy:Results from the CSBrS-012 study

To the Editor:In the last decade,neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)has become a well-accepted treatment option for breast cancer,although few detailed description of NAC in China has yet been reported.[1]A previous study found that among patients with clinically node-negative(cN0)breast cancer,97.7%(432/442)with breast pathologic complete response(bpCR)had ypN0(absence of metastases in the axillary lymph nodes);and 71.6%(882/1232)without bpCR achieved ypN0(P<0.001).As for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)positive or triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)that achieved bpCR.

First result from the Jinping Underground Nuclear Astrophysics experiment JUNA:precise measurement of the 92 keV ^(25)Mg(p,γ)^(26)Al resonance

The ^(25)Mg(p,γ)^(26)Al reaction plays an important role in the study of cosmic 1.809 MeV γ-ray as a signature of ongoing nucleosynthesis in the Galaxy.At astrophysical temperature around 0.1 GK,the ^(25)Mg(p,γ)^(26)Al reaction rates are dominated by the 92 keV resonance capture process.We report a precise measurement of the 92 keV ^(25)Mg(p,γ)^(26)Al resonance in the day-one experiment at Jinping Underground Nuclear Astrophysics experiment(JUNA)facility in the China Jinping Underground Laboratory(CJPL).The resonance strength and ground state feeding factor are determined to be 3.8±0.3×10^(-10) eV and 0:660:04,respectively.The results are in agreement with those reported in the previous direct underground measurement within uncertainty,but with significantly reduced uncertainties.Consequently,we recommend new ^(25)Mg(p,γ)^(26)Al reaction rates which are by a factor of 2.4 larger than those adopted in REACLIB database at the temperature around 0.1 GK.The new results indicate higher production rates of ^(26g)Al and the cosmic 1.809 MeV γ-ray.The implication of the new rates for the understanding of other astrophysical situations is also discussed.

The TripleSat constellation:a new geospatial data service model

With the increase of different sensors,applications and customers,the demand from data providers and users is for a new geospatial data service model,which supports low cost,high dexterity,and which would provide a comprehensive service.Based on such requirements and demands,the 21AT TripleSat constellation terminal and data delivery and management system has been developed by a Beijing based high-tech enterprise,Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Co.,Ltd.(21AT).The company is the first commercial Earth observation satellite operator and service provider in China.This new geospatial data service model allows the user to directly access multi-source satellite data,manage the data order,and carry out automatic massive data production and delivery.The solution also implements safe and hierarchical user management,statistical data analysis,and automatic information reports.In addition,a mobile application is also available for users to easily access system functions.This new geospatial solution has already been successfully applied and installed in many customer sites in China,and is now available globally for international clients interested in fast geospatial solutions.It enables the success of customers’operational services.Besides providing TripleSat Constellation images,the multi-source data access system also allows the users to access other satellite data sources,based on customized agreement.This paper describes and discusses this new geospatial data service model.

Influences of Meteorological Conditions on Interannual Variations of Particulate Matter Pollution during Winter in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Area

To investigate the interannual variations of particulate matter （PM） pollution in winter, this paper examines the pollution characteristics of PM with aerodynamic diameters of less than 2.5 and 10 μm （i.e., PM2.5 and PM10）, and their relationship to meteorological conditions over the Beijing municipality, Tianjin municipality, and Hebei Province--an area called Jing-Jin-Ji （JJJ, hereinafter）-in December 2013-16. The meteorological conditions during this period are also analyzed. The regional average concentrations of PM2.5 （PM10） over the JJJ area during this period were 148.6 （236.4）, 100.1 （166.4）, 140.5 （204.5）, and 141.7 （203.1） μg m^-3, respectively. The high occurrence frequencies of cold air outbreaks, a strong Siberian high, high wind speeds and boundary layer height, and low temperature and relative humidity, were direct meteorological causes of the low PM concentration in December 2014. A combined analysis of PM pollution and meteorological conditions implied that control measures have resulted in an effective improvement in air quality. Using the same emissions inventory in December 2013-16, a modeling analysis showed emissions of PM2.5 to decrease by 12.7%, 8.6%, and 8.3% in December 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively, each compared with the previous year, over the JJJ area.

Effect of traffic restriction on atmospheric particle concentrations and their size distributions in urban Lanzhou, Northwestern China

During the 2012 Lanzhou International Marathon, the local government made a significant effort to improve traffic conditions and air quality by implementing traffic restriction measures. To evaluate the direct effect of these measures on urban air quality, especially particle concentrations and their size distributions, atmospheric particle size distributions （0.5-20μm） obtained using an aerodynamic particle sizer （model 3321, TSI, USA） in June 2012 were analyzed. It was found that the particle number, surface area and volume concentrations for size range 0.5-10 μm were （15.0±2.1） cm-3, （11.8±2.6） μm2/cm3 and （1.9±0.6） μm2/cm3, respectively, on the traffic-restricted day （Sunday）, which is 63.2%, 53.0% and 47.2% lower than those on a normal Sunday. For number and surface area concentrations, the most affected size range was 0.5-0.7 and 0.5-0.8 μm, respectively, while for volume concentration, the most affected size ranges were 0.5-0.8, 1.7-2.0 and 5.0-5.4 μm. Number and volume concentrations of particles in size range 0.5-1.0μm correlated well with the number of non-CNG （Compressed Natural Gas） powered vehicles, while their correlation with the number of CNG-powered vehicles was very low, suggesting that reasonable urban traffic controls along with vehicle technology improvements could play an important role in improving urban air quality.

Modeling study on the roles of the deposition and transport of PM_(2.5) in air quality changes over central-eastern China

The role of PM_(2.5)(particles with aerodynamic diameters≤_(2.5)μm)deposition in air quality changes over China remains unclear.By using the three-year(2013,2015,and 2017)simulation results of the WRF/CUACE v1.0 model from a previous work(Zhang et al.,2021),a non-linear relationship between the deposition of PM_(2.5)and anthropogenic emissions over central-eastern China in cold seasons as well as in different life stages of haze events was unraveled.PM_(2.5)deposition is spatially distributed differently from PM_(2.5)concentrations and anthropogenic emissions over China.The North China Plain(NCP)is typically characterized by higher anthropogenic emissions compared to southern China,such as the middlelow reaches of Yangtze River(MLYR),which includes parts of the Yangtze River Delta and the Midwest.However,PM_(2.5)deposition in the NCP is significantly lower than that in the MLYR region,suggesting that in addition to meteorology and emissions,lower deposition is another important factor in the increase in haze levels.Regional transport of pollution in central-eastern China acts as a moderator of pollution levels in different regions,for example by bringing pollution from the NCP to the MLYR region in cold seasons.It was found that in typical haze events the deposition flux of PM_(2.5)during the removal stages is substantially higher than that in accumulation stages,with most of the PM_(2.5)being transported southward and deposited to the MLYR and Sichuan Basin region,corresponding to a latitude range of about 24°N-31°N.

Dual Rolling Circle Amplification- Assisted Single-Particle Fluorescence Profiling of Exosome Heterogeneity for Discriminating Lung Adenocarcinoma from Pulmonary Nodules

Exosomes secreted by tumor cells carry abundant molecular biomarkers that reflect the status of their originating cells.These tumor-derived exosomes(TDEs)have emerged as attractive diagnostic targets.However,the identification and characterization of highly heterogeneous TDEs remain practically challenging.Here,we report a dual rolling circle amplification(DRCA)-assisted approach for the selective encapsulation of single TDEs for fluorescence microscopic and flow cytometric analysis.TDEs have been targeted by aptamers that recognized their surface tumor marker and exosomal marker CD63,following DRCA that produced entangling polymeric DNA chains,resulting in facile particle enlargement that allows single-particle fluorescence profiling of exosome heterogeneity.We have demonstrated the use of a dual-marker positive ratio for exosome differentiation and applied division and multiplication operations for normalized andmagnified marker heterogeneity analysis.We further applied this assay to distinguish lung adenocarcinoma and pulmonary nodule patients and found an accuracy of 90%.We anticipate promising transformations of this straightforward assay into clinically implantable diagnostic methods.

基于大气科学学科发展特点,解读项目分类评审改革新举措

当前新一轮科技革命蓬勃兴起,科学研究范式正在发生深刻变革,促进了各学科之间的交叉、融合.与此同时,国际形势的新变化,加剧了国家间日趋激烈的科技竞争.在这一背景下,国家自然科学基金委员会(下文简称“基金委”)认真贯彻党中央关于科技创新和基础研究的重大决策,系统部署了“明确资助导向、完善评审机制、优化学科布局”三大任务,旨在深化新时代科学基金改革,构建理念先进、制度规范、公正高效的科学基金治理体系[1].

宇宙中铁以上的重核是如何合成的?

针对21世纪尚未解决的11个重大物理问题之三,即"宇宙中从铁到铀的元素是如何产生的?"进行了系统的阐述,包括问题提出的背景和重要性、主要研究内容、国内外进展以及将来的发展趋势.介绍了产生宇宙中比铁重的元素(简称为超铁元素)的几个主要核合成过程,并总结了相关的研究目标.目前,尚需要精确测量天体核合成路径上关键核素的质量、寿命以及相关核反应的反应截面或者天体物理反应率等核物理输入量;开展天体元素或者同位素丰度的观测研究,以及星际X和γ射线等的卫星观测;发展天体物理模型以及核物理理论模型,最终将可靠的核物理输入量、核天体物理理论模型和天文观测数据相结合,以探索和解决宇宙中超铁元素的来源问题.

2020年度大气科学领域项目评审与资助成果简析

介绍了2020年度国家自然科学基金委员会地球科学部五处(大气学科)改革工作;分析了2020年度五处所管理的面上项目、青年科学基金项目、地区科学基金项目、重点项目、国家杰出青年科学基金项目和优秀青年科学基金项目等的申请情况,以及项目评审和资助情况;总结了2019年度五处结题项目完成情况。

A proposed direct measurement of cross section at Gamow window for key reaction 19F(p,α) 16O in Asymptotic Giant Branch stars with a planned accelerator in CJPL

In 2014, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （NSFC） approved the Jinping Underground Nuclear Astrophysics laboratory （JUNA） project, which aims at direct cross-section measurements of four key stellar nuclear reactions right down to the Gamow windows. In order to solve the observed fluorine overabundances in Asymptotic Giant Branch （AGB） stars, measuring the key 19F（p,a）16O reaction at effective burning energies （i.e., at Gamow window） is established as one of the scientific research sub-projects. The present paper describes this sub-project in details, including motivation, status, experimental setup, yield and background estimation, aboveground test, as well as other relevant reactions.