Multifunctional interfacial molecular bridge enabled by an aggregation-induced emission strategy for enhancing efficiency and UV stability of perovskite solar cells

The interface defects between the electron transport layer(ETL)and the perovskite layer,as well as the low ultraviolet(UV)light utilization rate of the perovskite absorption layer,pose significant challenges for the commercialization of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).To address this issue,this paper proposes an innovative multifunctional interface modulation strategy by introducing aggregation-induced emission(AIE)molecule 5-[4-[1,2,2-tri[4-(3,5-dicarboxyphenyl)phenyl]ethylene]phenyl]benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid(H_(8)ETTB)at the SnO_(2)ETL/perovskite interface.Firstly,the interaction of H_(8)ETTB with the SnO_(2)surface,facilitated by its carboxyl groups,is effective in passivating surface defects caused by noncoord inated Sn and O vacancies.This interaction enhances the conductivity of the SnO_(2)film and adjusts energy levels,leading to enhanced charge carrier transport.Simultaneously,H_(8)ETTB can passivate noncoord inated Pb^(2+)ions at the perovskite interface,promoting perovskite crystallization and reducing the interface energy barrier,resulting in a perovskite film with low defects and high crystalline quality.More importantly,the H_(8)ETTB molecule,can convert UV light into light absorbable by the perovskite,thereby reducing damage caused by UV light and improving the device's utilization of UV.Consequently,the champion PSC based on SnO_(2)-H_(8)ETTB achieves an impressing efficiency of 23.32%and significantly improved photostability compared with the control device after continuous exposure to intense UV radiation.In addition,the Cs_(0.05)(FA_(0.95)MA_(0.05))_(0.95)Pb(I_(0.95)Br_(0.05))_(3)based device can achieve maximum efficiency of 24.01%,demonstrating the effectiveness and universality of this strategy.Overall,this innovative interface bridging strategy effectively tackles interface defects and low UV light utilization in PSCs,presenting a promising approach for achieving highly efficient and stable PSCs.

The role of reactive oxygen species in gastric cancer

Gastric cancer(GC)ranks fifth in cancer incidence and fourth in cancer-related mortality worldwide.Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are highly oxidative oxygen-derived products that have crucial roles in cell signaling regulation and maintaining internal balance.ROS are closely associated with the occurrence,development,and treatment of GC.This review summarizes recent findings on the sources of ROS and the bidirectional regulatory effects on GC and discusses various treatment modalities for GC that are related to ROS induction.In addition,the regulation of ROS by natural small molecule compounds with the highest potential for development and applications in anti-GC research is summarized.The aim of the review is to accelerate the clinical application of modulating ROS levels as a therapeutic strategy for GC.

Knockout of C6orf120 in Rats Alleviates Concanavalin A-induced Autoimmune Hepatitis by Regulating Macrophage Polarization

Objective The effect of the functionally unknown gene C6orf120 on autoimmune hepatitis was investigated on C6orf120 knockout rats(C6orf120^(-/-))and THP-1 cells.Method Six–eight-week-old C6orf120^(-/-)and wild-type(WT)SD rats were injected with Con A(16 mg/kg),and euthanized after 24 h.The sera,livers,and spleens were collected.THP-1 cells and the recombinant protein(rC6ORF120)were used to explore the mechanism in vitro.The frequency of M1 and M2 macrophages was analyzed using flow cytometry.Western blotting and PCR were used to detect macrophage polarization-associated factors.Results C6orf120 knockout attenuated Con A-induced autoimmune hepatitis.Flow cytometry indicated that the proportion of CD68^(+)CD86^(+)M1 macrophages from the liver and spleen in the C6orf120^(-/-)rats decreased.C6orf120 knockout induced downregulation of CD86 protein and the mRNA levels of related inflammatory factors TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 in the liver.C6orf120 knockout did not affect the polarization of THP-1 cells.However,rC6ORF120 promoted the THP-1 cells toward CD68^(+)CD80^(+)M1 macrophages and inhibited the CD68^(+)CD206^(+)M2 phenotype.Conclusion C6orf120 knockout alleviates Con A-induced autoimmune hepatitis by inhibiting macrophage polarization toward M1 macrophages and reducing the expression of related inflammatory factors in C6orf120^(-/-)rats.

Synthetic Aperture Positioning: A Review

Obtaining precise position of interested emitters passively has wide applications in both civilian and military fields.Different from traditional parameter measurement and direct position determination(DPD)method,recently a new passive localization method based on synthetic aper-ture technique,named synthetic aperture positioning(SAP),has been proposed.The method com-pensates for the nonlinear phase produced by relative motion between the moving platform and the emitter,achieving coherent summation of intercepted signals.The SAP can obtain high-resolution and high-precision localization results at a low signal-to-noise ratio.This paper summarizes the research progress of SAP,including localization principles,spaceborne applications,and application scope analysis.Besides,the possible future outlook of SAP is considered.

High-Precision DOA Estimation Method Based on Synthetic Aperture Technique

The existing direction-of-arrival(DOA)estimation methods only utilize the current received signals,which are susceptible to noise.In this paper,a method for DOA estimation based on a motion platform is proposed to achieve high-precision DOA estimation by utilizing past and present signals.The concept of synthetic aperture is introduced to construct a linear DOA estima-tion model.A DOA fine-tuning method based on the linear model is proposed to eliminate the lin-ear DOA variation,achieving a non-coherent accumulation of DOA estimations.Moreover,the baseband modulation and the phase modulation caused by the range history are compensated to achieve the coherent accumulation of all the DOA estimations.Simulation results show that the proposed method can significantly improve the DOA estimated accuracy at low signal-to-noise ratios(SNR).

Existence and Concentration of Sign-Changing Solutions of Quasilinear Choquard Equation

In this paper, we study the following quasilinear equation of choquard type: where A(x,t) is given real functions on RN × R and with N ≥ 3, 1 p N, max{N-2p,1} α N, , and ε > 0 is a small parameter, Iα is the Riesz potential. We establish for small ε the existence of a sequence of sign-changing solutions concentrating near a given local minimum point of the bounded potential function V by using the method of invariant sets of descending flow, perturbation method and truncation technique. .

The Existence of Ground State Solutions for Schrödinger-Kirchhoff Equations Involving the Potential without a Positive Lower Bound

In this paper, we study the following Schrödinger-Kirchhoff equation where V(x) ≥ 0 and vanishes on an open set of R2 and f has critical exponential growth. By using a version of Trudinger-Moser inequality and variational methods, we obtain the existence of ground state solutions for this problem.

Fine mapping and transcriptome sequencing reveal candidate genes conferring all-stage resistance to stripe rust on chromosome arm 1AL in Chinese wheat landrace AS1676

Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici(Pst), threatens wheat production worldwide, and resistant varieties tend to become susceptible after a period of cultivation owing to the variation of pathogen races. In this study, a new resistance gene against Pst race CYR34 was identified and predicted using the descendants of a cross between AS1676, a highly resistant Chinese landrace, and Avocet S, a susceptible cultivar. From a heterozygous plant from a F7recombinant inbred line(RIL) population lacking the Yr18 gene, a near-isogenic line(NIL) population was developed to map the resistance gene. An allstage resistance gene, YrAS1676, was identified on chromosome arm 1AL via bulked-segregant exomecapture sequencing. By analyzing a large NIL population consisting of 6537 plants, the gene was further mapped to the marker interval between KA1A_485.36 and KA1A_490.13, spanning 485.36–490.13 Mb on1AL. A total of 66 annotated genes have been reported in this region. To characterize and predict the candidate gene(s), an RNA-seq was performed using NIL-R and NIL-S seedlings 3 days after CYR34 inoculation. Compared to NIL-S plants, NIL-R plants showed stronger immune reaction and higher expression levels of genes encoding pathogenesis-associated proteins. These differences may help to explain why NIL-R plants were more resistant to Pst race CYR34 than NIL-S plants. By combining fine-mapping and transcriptome sequencing, a calcium-dependent protein kinase gene was finally predicted as the potential candidate gene of YrAS1676. This gene contained a single-nucleotide polymorphism. The candidate gene was more highly expressed in NIL-R than in NIL-S plants. In field experiments with Pst challenge,the YrAS1676 genotype showed mitigation of disease damage and yield loss without adverse effects on tested agronomic traits. These results suggest that YrAS1676 has potential use in wheat stripe rust resistance breeding.

Ralstonia solanacearum type Ⅲ effector RipAS associates with potato type one protein phosphatase StTOPP6 to promote bacterial wilt

The bacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum(R.solanacearum)delivered type III secretion effectors to inhibit the immune system and cause bacterial wilt on potato.Protein phosphatases are key regulators in plant immunity,which pathogens can manipulate to alter host processes.Here,we show that a type III effector RipAS can reduce the nucleolar accumulation of a type one protein phosphatase(PP1)StTOPP6 to promote bacterial wilt.StTOPP6 was used as bait in the Yeast two-Hybrid(Y2H)assay and acquired an effector RipAS that interacts with it.RipAS was characterized as a virulence effector to contribute to R.solanacearum infection,and stable expression of RipAS in potato impaired plant resistance against R.solanacearum.Overexpression of StTOPP6 showed enhanced disease symptoms when inoculated with wild strain UW551 but not the ripAS deletion mutant,indicating that the expression of StTOPP6 facilitates the virulence of RipAS.RipAS reduced the nucleolar accumulation of StTOPP6,which occurred during R.solanacearum infection.Moreover,the association also widely existed between other PP1s and RipAS.We argue that RipAS is a virulence effector associated with PP1s to promote bacterial wilt.

Comparative coherence between layered and traditional semiconductors: unique opportunities for heterogeneous integration

As Moore’s law deteriorates,the research and development of new materials system are crucial for transitioning into the post Moore era.Traditional semiconductor materials,such as silicon,have served as the cornerstone of modern technologies for over half a century.This has been due to extensive research and engineering on new techniques to continuously enrich silicon-based materials system and,subsequently,to develop better performed silicon-based devices.Meanwhile,in the emerging post Moore era,layered semiconductor materials,such as transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),have garnered considerable research interest due to their unique electronic and optoelectronic properties,which hold great promise for powering the new era of next generation electronics.As a result,techniques for engineering the properties of layered semiconductors have expanded the possibilities of layered semiconductor-based devices.However,there remain significant limitations in the synthesis and engineering of layered semiconductors,impeding the utilization of layered semiconductor-based devices for mass applications.As a practical alternative,heterogeneous integration between layered and traditional semiconductors provides valuable opportunities to combine the distinctive properties of layered semiconductors with well-developed traditional semiconductors materials system.Here,we provide an overview of the comparative coherence between layered and traditional semiconductors,starting with TMDs as the representation of layered semiconductors.We highlight the meaningful opportunities presented by the heterogeneous integration of layered semiconductors with traditional semiconductors,representing an optimal strategy poised to propel the emerging semiconductor research community and chip industry towards unprecedented advancements in the coming decades.

Multi-branched AgAuPt nanoparticles for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution:Synergism of tip-enhanced electric field effect and local electric field effect

High-curvature multi-noble metallic heterostructures can effectively enhance the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance by utilizing the synergism of tip-enhanced electric field effect and local electric field effect.Herein,we report a two-step synthesis strategy to obtain multi-branched high-curvature Ag Au Pt heterostructure,firstly amino acids-induced growth of Au branches on Ag nanocubes,and secondly L-AA reduction of H_(2)PtCl_(6) to incorporate tiny Pt nanoparticles on Au branches.The D-CAgAuPt results in a low overpotential of 38 m V to deliver a cathodic current density of 10 m A cm^(-2),which is superior to commercial 20%Pt/C(46 m V).The strong electronic interactions between multi-noble metals intrinsically enhance the durability and stability of the catalysts.The intrinsic mechanism of promoting HER performance is investigated and revealed in-depth via the FDTD simulations and DFT calculations.In addition,D-CAg Au Pt can also achieve efficient and stable hydrogen evolution in a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer,which has the potential for commercial practical application.This work designs a novel multi-branched high-curvature multi-noble metallic heterostructure,and fully provides insights into the generical and efficient enhancement of electrocatalytic HER performance of multi-noble metallic heterostructures.

Study on characteristics of acoustic signals generated by different DC discharge modes

Acoustic signals contain rich discharge information.In this study,the acoustic signal characteristics of transient glow,spark,and glow discharges generated through DC pin–pin discharge were investigated.The signals were analyzed in the time,frequency,and time–frequency domains,and the correlation between the electric and the acoustic signal was studied statistically.The results show that glow discharge does not produce measurable sound signals.For the other modes,with a decrease in the discharge gap,the amplitude of the acoustic signal increases sharply with mode transformation,the short-time average energy becomes higher,and the frequency components are more abundant.Meanwhile,the current pulse and sound pressure pulse have a one-to-one relationship in the transient glow and spark regimes,and they are positively correlated in amplitude.A brief theoretical analysis of the mechanism of plasma sound and the trends of signals in different modes is presented.Essentially,the change in the discharge energy is closely related to the sound generation of the plasma.

新型Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene的化学制备及基于MXene忆阻器特性与机理

阻变器件是一种微电子器件,具有阻值可在两个甚至两个以上的阻态之间重复变化的特点。忆阻器作为新型的阻变器件,具有可连续变化的丰富阻态。近年来因其具备简单的二端结构、高集成度以及低工作电压等特性,在新型非易失性存储以及构建神经形态系统等方面被广泛研究。但其在实现应用的过程中仍存在着稳定性较差等问题。近期一些工作证明了二维材料如氧化石墨烯在优化忆阻器性能方面具备良好的应用潜力。MXene是一种具备类似石墨烯结构的新型二维过渡金属碳/氮化物,因其具备二维层状结构显现出特殊的力学以及电学特性,有望应用于忆阻器中以提高器件的电学性能。在本文中,我们通过化学湿法刻蚀制备了Ti_(3)C_(2)粉末,通过旋涂工艺在忆阻器结构中引入Ti_(3)C_(2)薄膜。Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene与SiO_(2)同时作为忆阻器阻变层,制备了Cu/Ti_(3)C_(2)/SiO_(2)/W结构的忆阻器,并且对其相关电学特性进行了探究。在该器件上,通过实验测得忆阻器典型的开关特性曲线并在双向直流电压下针对高、低阻态的可重复性、稳定性进行了实验。结果表明该器件能够在100个扫描循环过程中保持稳定的高、低阻态达到10^(4) s以上。同时,该器件状态能够受脉冲电压调节,实现突触间典型的双脉冲易化行为。实验结果表明基于Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene的忆阻器将有望应用于构建新兴存储设备以及人工神经形态系统。

Tooth Position and Deformation of Flexspline Assembled with Cam in Harmonic Drive Based on Force Analysis

Deformation of the flexspline is the basis of analyzing tooth trajectory and designing tooth profile.Considering the tooth influence on the position of equivalent neutral layer,a piecewise method for calculating the deformation of flexspline assembled with a cam wave generator is presented in this paper.Firstly,a mechanic model of a ring of uniform thickness in contact with a rigid cam is established.The displacements of the ring inside and outside an unknown wrapping angle are determined by the geometric constraints of the cam profile and the equilibrium rela-tionship,respectively.Meanwhile,the wrapping angle is solved according to the boundary conditions.The assembly forces are derived to investigate the circumferential elongation and strain.Then,considering the tooth effects on the neutral layer of flexspline,the tooth is positioned on the equivalent neutral layer,which is the non-elongation layer within one gear pitch but offset from the geometric mid-layer.The equivalent neutral layer is positioned by the empirical formula of the offset ratio,which is summarized by the orthogonal simulation on finite element models of racks.Finally,finite element models of a ring-shaped and a cup-shaped flexspline assembled with elliptical cam are established to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the piecewise method.The results show that,compared with the geometric method,the tooth positioning deviation calculated by the piecewise method can be reduced by about 70%with a more accurate deformation description from the geometric condition and mechanic condition inside and outside the wrapping angle.

计算机辅助氧弹量热计探索火箭燃料的推进性能

本实验基于现行“综合化学实验”进行创新性改进。将一定压力的氮气充入氧弹,在以硝酸钾为氧化剂、三氧化二铁为催化剂的条件下,混合一定比例的蔗糖得到硝糖燃料,进行燃烧,采用环境恒温量热计记录蔗糖燃烧过程中的温度变化,再通过雷诺作图法校正产生的DT偏差,最终计算得到硝糖燃烧过程的恒容热效应,即为硝糖燃料的爆热值。当蔗糖:硝酸钾:氧化铁的质量比为39:59:2时,其爆热值最大,比冲最大。在上述实验的基础上,选择最佳配比的硝糖燃料,用于计算机仿真模拟火箭发射系统。通过改变燃烧室压力和燃料流速,计算得到该最佳配比硝糖燃料的比冲和火箭飞行高度,进而得到采用单级火箭将东方红一号卫星送入预定轨道的发动机参数。改变每一级火箭的燃料类型与比例,设计得到适于推进不同卫星进入预定轨道的二级火箭和三级火箭。通过设计氧弹量热计的拓展应用与计算机仿真模拟相结合的实验,达到已有实验的创新设计、启发学生创造性和引起科研兴趣的目的。

Rethinking the image feature biases exhibited by deep convolutional neural network models in image recognition

In recent years,convolutional neural networks(CNNs)have been applied successfully in many fields.However,these deep neural models are still considered as“black box”for most tasks.One of the fundamental issues underlying this problem is understanding which features are most influential in image recognition tasks and how CNNs process these features.It is widely believed that CNN models combine low‐level features to form complex shapes until the object can be readily classified,however,several recent studies have argued that texture features are more important than other features.In this paper,we assume that the importance of certain features varies depending on specific tasks,that is,specific tasks exhibit feature bias.We designed two classification tasks based on human intuition to train deep neural models to identify the anticipated biases.We designed experiments comprising many tasks to test these biases in the Res Net and Dense Net models.From the results,we conclude that(1)the combined effect of certain features is typically far more influential than any single feature;(2)in different tasks,neural models can perform different biases,that is,we can design a specific task to make a neural model biased towards a specific anticipated feature.

Mapping a stable adult-plant stripe rust resistance QTL on chromosome 6AL in Chinese wheat landrace Yibinzhuermai

Stripe rust,caused by Puccinia striiformis f.sp.tritici(Pst),is one of the most important diseases threatening the yield and stability of wheat production in China and many other countries.Identification and utilization of new genes for durable stripe rust resistance are important for ongoing control of this disease.The objectives of this study were to identify quantitative trait loci(QTL)associated with adult-plant stripe rust resistance in the Chinese wheat landrace Yibinzhuermai(YBZR)and to provide wheat breeders with new sources of potentially durable resistance.A total of 117 recombinant inbred lines(RILs)(F5:8)derived from a cross between YBZR and highly susceptible cultivar Taichung 29(TC29)were assessed for stripe rust severity in field experiments at Wenjiang in 2016 and 2017 and Chongzhou in 2016,2017,2018,and 2019 in Sichuan following inoculation with a mixture of current Pst races.The RILs were genotyped using the Wheat55K single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)array.Three QTL were identified on chromosome arms 6AL,5BL and 7DS.QYr.YBZR-6AL and QYr.YBZR-7DS conferred major effects in all field environments,explaining 10.6%to 14.7%and 11.5%to 21.2%of phenotypic variation,respectively.The QTL on 5BL and 7DS likely correspond to previously known QTL,whereas QYr.YBZR-6AL is probably novel.Haplotype analysis revealed that the resistance allele at QYr.YBZR-6AL was present in 2.8%of 324 Chinese wheat landraces.SNP markers closely linked with QYr.YBZR-6AL were converted to kompetitive allele-specific PCR markers and validated in the RIL population and a subset of 92 wheat cultivars.QYr.YBZR-6AL and its markers should be useful in breeding programs to improve the level and durability of stripe rust resistance.

Research of Intelligent Transportation System Based on the Internet of Things Frame

According to city public transit problem characteristic, the main body of a paper has been submitted and has worked out one kind of based on the Internet of things frame Intelligent transportation system. That system collects data by vehicle terminal and uploads data to the server through the network and makes data visible to the consumer passing an algorithm in the server. One aspect, the consumer may inquire about public transit vehicle information by Web. On another aspect, the consumer can know public transit vehicle information by station terminal. The experiments have tested that the Intelligent transportation system can offer public transit vehicle information to many consumers with convenient way thereby this system can solve the city mass transit problem.

火星全大气模式与沙尘活动模拟研究:回顾与展望

基于火星全大气模式的数值模拟研究有助于深入理解火星陆面-大气-空间环境多圈层相互耦合过程,是当今国际研究热点.模式对整个火星大气区域气象要素的描述亦可作为保障火星探测活动顺利开展的重要参考依据.沙尘活动显著影响着火星气候与天气变化,也对火星表面探测器可造成巨大安全威胁.对沙尘活动及其影响完善的模拟是目前全大气模式开发与研究工作中的重点之一.本文回顾了火星全大气模式的发展历程,概述了其构建方法,总结了相关科研成果,多角度论述了自主发展火星全大气模式的重要科研与工程价值,建议以火星沙尘活动为重点研究方向,牵引我国火星全大气模式的自主研发.模式的开发与应用涉及行星科学、空间科学、大气科学、计算机科学多领域协同合作.其开发过程势必带动我国行星科学全面发展,为相关研究领域积累经验、储备人才.

Catalytic performance of perovskite-like oxide doped cerium(La_(2-x)Ce_xCoO_(4±y)) as catalysts for dry reforming of methane

A series of oxides(La_(2-x)Ce_xCoO_(4±y)) with perovskite-like structure were prepared by the Pechini sol–gel method for dry reforming of methane reaction(DRM). The prepared catalysts were characterized by BET, XRD,TGA, H_2-TPR and SEM. Experimental results indicate that the addition of Ce can impact both sample morphology and catalytic performance significantly compared with La_2CoO_4 catalyst, and LaCeCoO_4 presented the highest catalytic ability among all the samples. The Ce addition tends to increase the specific surface area of La_(2-x)Ce_xCoO_(4±y)from 0.2 to 8.5 m^2·g^(-1), suggesting that LaCeCoO_4 catalyst contained more well-dispersed active sites and more space to reaction. Moreover, the catalytic performance and anti-coking ability were substantially improved after Ce addition during DRM, which may be attributed to the decrease of LaCoO_3 particle size and growth of oxygen storage capacity, respectively.