Biomimetic leaf structures for ultra-thin electromagnetic wave absorption

Ultra-thin electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorbers present challenging demands on EMW absorption performance.Drawing inspiration from heather leaf structures,this study introduces an innovative design strategy for EMW absorbing material,proposing biomimetic leaf SnO_(2) structures(bio-SnO_(2))on carbon fabric(CF).By employing leaf-shaped SnS2 as precursors,biomimetic leaf SnO_(2) nanostructures are constructed on CF surface after a simple thermal treatment,resulting in bio-SnO_(2)@CF composite.Experimental results indicate that bio-SnO_(2)@CF exhibits an exceptional minimum reflection loss of-54.8 dB at an incredibly thin thickness of 1.2 mm.Radar cross section(RCS)simulations further validate the outstanding EMW attenuation ability of bio-SnO_(2)@CF,attaining a maximum RCS reduction value of 16.9 dBm^(2) at an incident wave angle ofθ=0°.This novel research showcases the biomimetic structural design strategy and its remarkable function in enhancing the EMW absorbing performance at ultra-thin absorber thickness.

Micron-scale 1:5H-based precipitated phase with the lamellar structure of sintered Sm_(2)Co_(17)-based magnets and its potential application

The excellent thermal stability of magnetic properties of Sm_(2)Co_(17)-based magnets is their most impor-tant feature.However,this stability is reduced when the maximum energy product of Sm_(2)Co_(17)-based magnets is improved,which is mainly determined by the Fe/Cu distribution of the 2:17R cell and 1:5H cell boundary phases.During the demagnetization process,the Cu-rich 1:5H cell boundary phase with a width of 2-15 nm obstructs the motion of the domain walls,yielding coercivity.Herein,we report a micron-scale Cu/Zr-rich and Fe-lean 1:5H-based precipitated phase with a lamellar structure,probably induced by Sm_(2)O_(3) doping.This structure enables the separate regulation of Fe and Cu distribution for Sm_(2)Co_(17)-based magnets with Fe-rich 2:17R cell phases and Cu-rich 1:5H cell boundary phases,consid-erably optimizing the thermal stability of magnetic properties.This discovery can be further developed to produce Sm_(2)Co_(17)-based magnets with high performance and excellent thermal stability of magnetic properties.

Glioblastoma vaccine tumor therapy research progress

Glioblastoma(GBM)is the most common primary malignancy of the central nervous system in adults.The prognosis for late-stage glioblastoma(World Health Organization grade IV astrocytic glioma)is very poor.Novel treatment options are sought after and evaluated by clinicians and researchers,and remarkable advances have been made in surgical techniques,radiotherapy,and chemotherapy.However,the treatment of glioblastoma remains extremely difficult and it can extend the lives of patients by only a few months.There has been notable progress in the field of immunotherapy,particularly with the use of tumor vaccines,for treating glioblastoma;especially peptide vaccines and cell-based vaccines such as dendritic cell vaccines and tumor cell vaccines.However,the results of the current clinical trials for vaccination are not satisfactory.This article reviews the progress in the development of vaccines for glioblastoma.

Endolymphatic sac tumor: case report and literature review

Background:Endolymphatic sac tumor(ELST)is one of neuroectodermal tumor which arising from endolymphatic sac and duct.It is actually quite rare,with less than 200 cases reported.Although ELST presents benign appearance in histopathology,it can present aggressive destructive behavior in clinical.The cornerstone of treatment for ELST is complete surgical excision.However,it is almost impossible to completely resect the advanced stage tumor.There is still controversy about other treatments,such as radiotherapy and gamma knife surgery.Case presentation:A 47-year-old man was admitted in The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University with a 7-year history of progressive hearing loss and near 6-month repeated attacks of headache.Preoperative CT revealed a massive intracranial lesion and associated hydrocephalus.MR scanning demonstrated a 7.2 cm×4.6 cm×4.2 cm bulky mass located in left-sided posterior cranial fossa and temporo-occipital region which showed hyperintensity on T1-weighted images and mixed signal intensity on T2-weighted images.There was no neither clinical manifestation nor family history of Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome(VHL).Due to the mass that was large and invading the bone of skull base,it was difficult to extirpate surgically,so the ventriculoperitoneal shunt combined with local biopsy was performed.The postoperative pathology and immunohistochemical findings confirmed the lesion was an endolymphatic sac tumor.After operation,the patient regularly received radiotherapy.Conclusion:The widely accepted management of ELST is complete surgical resection.However,it is difficult for surgeons to achieve radical resection with late-stage ELST.Currently,there is much dispute about the role of radiotherapy for the management of ELST in academic circles.In this case where the mass cannot be surgical removed,radiotherapy has the curative effect for ELST in terms of disease control and quality of life.