Noncovalent cross-linked engineering hydrogel with low hysteresis and high sensitivity for flexible self-powered electronics

In this study,the hydrogel network was reinforced by covalent-like hydrogen bonding,and the strong binding ability of boron-nitrogen coordination served as the main driving force.Among them,acrylamide(AM)and 3-acrylamidophenylboronic acid(AAPBA)were the main body,and the numerous hydroxyl groups in the trehalose(Treh)molecule and other polymer groups formed strong hydrogen bonding interactions to improve the mechanical properties of the PAM/PAAPBA/Treh(PAAT)hydrogel and ensured the simplicity of the synthesis process.The hydrogel possessed high strain at break(1239%),stress(64.7 kPa),low hysteresis(100%to 500%strain,corresponding to dissipation energy from 1.37 to 7.80 kJ/m^(3)),and outstanding cycling stability(retained more than 90%of maximum stress after 200 ten-sile cycles).By integrating carbon nanotubes(CNTs)into PAAT hydrogel(PAATC),the PAATC hydrogel with excellent strain response performance was successfully constructed.The PAATC conductive hydro-gel exhibited high sensitivity(gauge factor(GF)=10.58 and sensitivity(S)=0.304 kPa^(-1)),wide strain response range(0.5%-1000%),fast response time(450 ms),and short recovery time(350 ms),excellent fatigue resistance,and strain response stability.Furthermore,the PAATC-based triboelectric nanogener-ator(TENG)displayed outstanding energy harvesting performance,which shows its potential for appli-cation in self-powered electronic devices.

The Capture and Catalytic Conversion of CO_(2) by Dendritic Mesoporous Silica-Based Nanoparticles

Dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles own three-dimensional center-radial channels and hierarchical pores,which endows themselves with super-high specific surface area,extremely large pore volumes,especially accessible internal spaces,and so forth.Dissimilar guest species(such as organic groups or metal nanoparticles)could be readily decorated onto the interfaces of the channels and pores,realizing the functionalization of dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeted applications.As adsorbents and catalysts,dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles-based materials have experienced nonignorable development in CO_(2)capture and catalytic conversion.This comprehensive review provides a critical survey on this pregnant subject,summarizing the designed construction of novel dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles-based materials,the involved chemical reactions(such as CO_(2)methanation,dry reforming of CH_(4)),the value-added chemicals from CO_(2)(such as cyclic carbonates,2-oxazolidinones,quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-diones),and so on.The adsorptive and catalytic performances have been compared with traditional silica mesoporous materials(such as SBA-15 or MCM-41),and the corresponding reaction mechanisms have been thoroughly revealed.It is sincerely expected that the in-depth discussion could give materials scientists certain inspiration to design brand-new dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles-based materials with superior capabilities towards CO_(2)capture,utilization,and storage.

Mechanism of acupoint penetration acupuncture therapy regulating chondrocyte autophagy via the PI3K/Akt-mTOR pathway in KOA rats

Objective:To investigate whether acupoint penetration acupuncture(APA)could regulate chondrocyte autophagy and apoptosis via the PI3K/Akt-mTOR signaling pathway to reduce cartilage degeneration in knee osteoarthritis(KOA)rats.Methods: KOA was induced in rats via intra-articular injection of sodium iodoacetate resolution.Forty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to blank control,model,APA,electro-acupuncture(EA),and sham model groups(n=8)and those in the APA and EA groups received their respective therapies.Following completion of the treatment course,histological examinations of cartilage and muscle were conducted.Levels of apoptosis-and autophagy-related factors,including Bax,Bcl-2,mTOR,ULK-1,and Beclin-1 protein,and mRNAs were assessed.Additionally,β-endorphin(β-EP)concentrations in the brain and serum were measured.Results: Histological analysis revealed that APA alleviated cartilage and muscle damage compared with the model group.APA inhibited cartilage degeneration by modulating the expression of apoptosis-and autophagy-related proteins and mRNA,thus preventing chondrocyte apoptosis.In the APA group,Bax and mTOR protein levels were significantly lower than those in the model group(both P=.024).Conversely,the Bcl-2 expression level was significantly higher than that in the EA group(P=.035).Additionally,ULK-1 expression was significantly lower than that in the EA group(P=.045).The mRNA level of Bax was significantly higher than that in the blank control group(P<.001).However,Beclin-1 levels were significantly higher than those in both the model and EA groups(both P<.001).ELISA results showed a significant decrease in the concentration ofβ-EP in the brains of the rats in the APA group compared with those in the model group(P=.032).Conclusions: APA reduced osteoarthritis-related pain and alleviated cartilage damage by upregulating chondrocyte autophagy and down-regulating apoptosis via signaling pathways involving PI3K/Akt-mTOR in KOA rats.

Building a Highly Stable Ultrathin Nanoporous Layer Assisted by Glucose for Desalination

Although nanoporous membranes are of great interest in desalination,it is still challenging to construct highly permeable nanoporous membranes with excellent rejections for an efficient desalination process.In this work,highly permeable nanoporous membranes were built from renewable resources,assisted by the versatile functions of glucose and dopamine,with coupling reactive groups via interfacial reaction with 1,3,5-benzenetricarbonyl trichloride(TMC).The small molecules(0.66 nm)of glucose,which have high hydrophilicity,can diffuse into the membrane for an effective reaction to ensure structural integration.Our novel ultrathin(~44 nm)nanofiltration(NF)membrane exhibits ultra-high Na_(2)SO_(4)flux and excellent rejection of Na_(2)SO_(4)(66.5 L·m^(-2)·h^(-1),97.3%)and MgSO4(63.0 L·m^(-2)·h^(-1),92.1%)under a pressure of 5 bar(1 bar=10^(5)Pa)which is much superior to the performance of natural-product NF membranes.The membrane demonstrates excellent long-term stability,as well as tremendous acid-base and alkali-base stability and high anti-pollution capacity.The designed membrane materials and architecture open a new door to biopolymer-based separation membranes beyond existing membrane materials.

基于一步法制备超高PEO负载的亲CO_(2)气体分离膜用于高效碳捕集

针对日益增加的大气CO_(2)含量,膜技术被认为是一种有前景的碳捕集策略,其中亲CO_(2)分离膜已经展示出显著的应用潜力,特别是在CO_(2)/轻质气体分离方面。以聚环氧乙烷(PEO)为代表的CO_(2)亲和材料,因其与CO_(2)的特殊偶极-四极矩相互作用而吸引了广泛的研究关注。在此,我们报道了一种简便的一步合成方案,通过原位聚合高度柔性的小分子PEO来克服其高结晶度和低机械强度的局限性。得益于短链PEO与聚合物基体之间的复杂链缠绕,使线性PEO的负载高达90%(质量分数)。因此,分离性能轻松超过了著名的分离上限。此外,高结构稳定性使得分离膜在高进料压力(高达20 bar)下表现出更好的CO_(2)渗透系数和气体选择性。本研究同时改善了全聚合物膜的机械性能和气体分离性能,在工业碳捕集和气体净化领域展现出显著潜力。

Assembly of a core–shell MOF with stability into polyacrylamide hydrogel for boosting extraction of uranium from seawater

Efficient and selective extraction of uranium(U(VI))from seawater is essential for sustainable nuclear power production.This study reports a novel adsorbent zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF)-67@SiO_(2)-A/polyacrylamide(PAM)which was synthesized by grafting the core–shell metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)-based nanostructures coated with the 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane(APTES)functionalized SiO_(2)(SiO_(2)-A)onto PAM hydrogel.The SiO_(2) shell was grown on the surface of MOF,which improved the acid-base resistance of MOF.The introduction of ZIF-67@SiO_(2)-A enhances the specific surface area and adsorption efficiency of the PAM.The ZIF-67@SiO_(2)-A/PAM shows remarkable adsorption capacity,fast adsorption kinetics,and good reusability for uranium.It has excellent adsorption property(6.33 mg·g^(-1),30 d)in natural seawater.The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS)mappings,and density functional theory reveal that the coordination by N and O in ZIF-67@SiO_(2)-A/PAM with uranium is the main mechanism of uranium adsorption.Thus,ZIF-67@SiO_(2)-A/PAM has great potential to capture uranium from natural seawater.

Hollow Zn/Co zeolitic imidazolate framework-implanted composite hydrogel for highly efficient uranium extraction from seawater

Efficient capture of uranium(VI)(U(VI))from seawater is of great significance to the sustainable development of nuclear energy and environmental protection,which is also a serious challenge at present.In this study,hollow Zn/Co zeolitic imidazolate framework(H-ZIF)was decorated on polyacrylamide/sodium alginate(PAM/SA)hydrogel by chelating and covalently crosslinking,and a new type of PAM/SA/H-ZIF hydrogel was synthesized.The combination of PAM/SA and H-ZIF gives PAM/SA/H-ZIF hydrogel excellent mechanical properties,good stability,and abundant surface functional groups,which is beneficial to improving the adsorption properties.The extraction amount of U(VI)by PAM/SA/H-ZIF is 171.14 mg·g^(-1)at C_(0)=99.52 mg·L^(-1)and pH=5.0.The adsorption equilibrium is reached in 120 min and the adsorption process fits well with Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second-order rate equation.The PAM/SA/H-ZIF also showed good recyclability and stability after 10 cycles of adsorption-desorption.More importantly,the rate of uranium adsorption is 0.196 mg·g^(-1)·day^(-1)after 30 days,which implies that the PAM/SA/H-ZIF could serve as a potential adsorbent for the development of uranium capture from seawater.

全产业链企业财务数字化转型下的管理会计实践——以云天化股份为例

财务数字化转型是建设世界一流财务管理体系、推动企业高质量发展的重要一环。财务转型不仅需要财务数字化转型,也需要企业由财务会计向管理会计转型,通过财务数字化与管理会计的有机结合,促进产业链各环节企业的高质量发展。本文以全产业链企业云南云天化股份有限公司(以下简称“云天化股份”)的财务数字化转型为研究对象,通过分析其数字化转型的动因与过程,发现云天化股份通过财务数字化转型,运用价值链管理、成本管理、产供销管理、风险管理等管理会计工具,支持了产业转型和产业链延伸,降低了公司全产业链运营成本和风险,提高了产品竞争力,提升了公司绩效和价值。本案例为全产业链企业的财务数字化转型和管理会计转型提供了参考价值。

Cembrane-type diterpenoids from the South China Sea soft coral Sarcophyton mililatensis

Eight cembrane-type diterpenoids, namely,(t)-(6 R)-6-hydroxyisosarcophytoxide(1),(t)-(6 R)-6-acetoxyisosarcophytoxide(2),(t)-17-hydroxyisosarcophytoxide(3), sarcomililatins A–D(4–7), and sarcomililatol(8), were isolated from the soft coral Sarcophyton mililatensis collected from Weizhou Island, Guangxi Autonomous Region, together with 2 known related analogues,(t)-isosarcophytoxide(9) and(t)-isosarcophine(10). The structures of these compounds were elucidated by a combination of detailed spectroscopic analyses, chemical methods, and comparison with reported data.The absolute configuration of compound 1 was established by the modified Mosher's method, while the absolute configurations of compounds 4 and 5 were assigned by electronic circular dichroism(ECD)spectroscopy and that of compound 8 was established by time-dependent density functional theory electronic circular dichroism(TD-DFT ECD) calculation. In in vitro bioassays, compound 9 displayed significant cytotoxicity against the human cancer cell lines human promyelocytic leukemia cells(HL-60)and human lung adenocarcinoma cells(A-549) with IC_(50) values of 0.7870.21 and 1.2670.80 μmol/L,respectively. Compounds 4 and 9 also showed moderate inhibitory effects on the TNFα-induced Nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB, a therapeutical target in cancer) activation, showing IC_(50) values of 35.23712.42 and 22.5274.44 μmol/L, respectively.

Polyoxygenated anti-inflammatory biscembranoids from the soft coral Sarcophyton tortuosum and their stereochemistry

Five novel biscembranoids,ximaolides H-L(1-5),along with four known related compounds(6-9) were isolated from the Hainan soft coral Sarcophyton tortuosum.The structures of the new compounds were determined by extensive spectroscopic analysis,quantum chemical calculations,and/or by comparing their CD spectra with those of the known compounds.Compounds 1 and 2 are the first examples of biscembranoids bearing a 1,35-bridged lactone moiety,4 is the first biscembranoid comprising an uncommon oxetane ring,and 5 represents the first 36-peroxyl biscembranoid.Ximaolides Ⅰ(2),K(4) and F(9) exhibited interesting anti-inflammatory activity by the inhibition of LPS-induced TNF-α protein release in RAW264.7 macrophages.

Electrochemical capacitors based on the composite of graphene and nickel foam

An improved Hummers method was developed for the simple and efficient production of high-quality graphene oxide （GO）, and the composite of GO and nickel foam （NF） （GO/NF） was fabricated by ultrasonication-vacuum-assisted deposition of an aqueous solution of GO on NF. After chemical or thermal reduction, the composite of reduced GO and nickel foam （rGO/NF） was obtained. The electrochemical capacitance performance of rGO/NF was investigated using cyclic voltammetry and gal- vanostatic charge/discharge measurements. The chemically reduced rGO/NF composite （C-rGO/NF） exhibited high specific capacitance of 379 F/g at 1.0 A/g and 266.5 F/g at 10 A/g. We also prepared thermally reduced graphene oxide at 473 K in or- der to illuminate the difference in effect between the chemical and low-temperature thermal reduction methods on electro- chemical properties. The cycling performance of thermally reduced rGO/NF composite （T-rGO/NF） and C-rGO/NF had ~91% and ~95% capacitance retention after 2000 cycles in a 6 mol/L KOH electrolyte, respectively. Electrochemical experiments in- dicated that the obtained rGO/NF has very good capacitive performance and could be used as a potential application of elec- trochemical capacitors. Our work revealed high electrochemical capacitor performance of rGO/NF composite and provided a facile method of rGO/NF preparation.