Engineering Strategies for Suppressing the Shuttle Effect in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Lithium–sulfur(Li–S)batteries are supposed to be one of the most potential next-generation batteries owing to their high theoretical capacity and low cost.Nevertheless,the shuttle effect of firm multi-step two-electron reaction between sulfur and lithium in liquid electrolyte makes the capacity much smaller than the theoretical value.Many methods were proposed for inhibiting the shuttle effect of polysulfide,improving corresponding redox kinetics and enhancing the integral performance of Li–S batteries.Here,we will comprehensively and systematically summarize the strategies for inhibiting the shuttle effect from all components of Li–S batteries.First,the electrochemical principles/mechanism and origin of the shuttle effect are described in detail.Moreover,the efficient strategies,including boosting the sulfur conversion rate of sulfur,confining sulfur or lithium polysulfides(LPS)within cathode host,confining LPS in the shield layer,and preventing LPS from contacting the anode,will be discussed to suppress the shuttle effect.Then,recent advances in inhibition of shuttle effect in cathode,electrolyte,separator,and anode with the aforementioned strategies have been summarized to direct the further design of efficient materials for Li–S batteries.Finally,we present prospects for inhibition of the LPS shuttle and potential development directions in Li–S batteries.

Surface engineering of P2-type cathode material targeting long-cycling and high-rate sodium-ion batteries

The widespread interest in layered P2-type Mn-based cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)stems from their cost-effectiveness and abundant resources.However,the inferior cycle stability and mediocre rate performance impede their further development in practical applications.Herein,we devised a wet chemical precipitation method to deposit an amorphous aluminum phosphate(AlPO_(4),denoted as AP)protective layer onto the surface of P2-type Na_(0.55)Ni_(0.1)Co_(0.7)Mn_(0.8)O_(2)(NCM@AP).The resulting NCM@5AP electrode,with a 5 wt%coating,exhibits extended cycle life(capacity retention of78.4%after 200 cycles at 100 mA g^(-1))and superior rate performance(98 mA h g^(-1)at 500 mA g^(-1))compared to pristine NCM.Moreover,our investigation provides comprehensive insights into the phase stability and active Na^(+)ion kinetics in the NCM@5AP composite electrode,shedding light on the underlying mechanisms responsible for the enhanced performance observed in the coated electrode.

Degree of shade tolerance shapes seasonality of chlorophyll, nitrogen and phosphorus levels of trees and herbs in a temperate deciduous forest

Forest productivity is closely linked to seasonal variations and vertical differentiation in leaf traits.However,leaf structural and chemical traits variation among co-existing species,and plant functional types within the canopy are poorly quantified.In this study,the seasonality of leaf chlorophyll,nitrogen(N),and phosphorus(P)were quantified vertically along the canopy of four major tree species and two types of herbs in a temperate deciduous forest.The role of shade tolerance in shaping the seasonal variation and vertical differentiation was examined.During the entire season,chlorophyll content showed a distinct asymmetric unimodal pattern for all species,with greater chlorophyll levels in autumn than in spring,and the timing of peak chlorophyll per leaf area gradually decreased as shade tolerance increased.Chlorophyll a:b ratios gradually decreased with increasing shade tolerance.Leaf N and P contents sharply declined during leaf expansion,remained steady in the mature stage and decreased again during leaf senescence.Over the seasons,the lower canopy layer had significantly higher chlorophyll per leaf mass but not chlorophyll per leaf area than the upper canopy layer regardless of degree of shade tolerance.However,N and P per leaf area of intermediate shade-tolerant and fully shade-tolerant tree species were significantly higher in the upper canopy than in the lower.Seasonal variations in N:P ratios suggest changes in N or P limitation.These findings indicate that shade tolerance is a key feature shaping inter-specific differences in leaf chlorophyll,N,and P contents as well as their seasonality in temperate deciduous forests,which have significant implications for modeling leaf photosynthesis and ecosystem production.

Characteristics of Eddy Current Attenuation and Thickness Measurement of Metallic Plate

In eddy current testing, the law of attenuation of eddy current(EC) is of great concern. In conductive half space under the excitation of uniform magnetic field, the EC density decreases exponentially in the depth direction. However, in conductor with finite thickness tested by coil, the distribution of EC in the depth direction is more complicated. This paper studies the characteristics of EC attenuation in metallic plate of finite thickness. Simulation results show that there is an EC reflection at the bottom of plate, which changes the law of EC attenuation. A new concept, namely the equivalent attenuation coefficient, is proposed to quantify the speed of EC attenuation. The characteristics of EC attenuation are utilized to explain the nonmonotonic relation between coil voltage and plate thickness. Procedure of selecting frequency is discussed. Thereafter, measurement of plate thickness is carried out and accurate result is obtained.

Metabolomics of astaxanthin hyperaccumulation in Haematococcus pluvialis under high light stress

Variation in metabolite profiles of Haematococcus pluvialis(a type of unicellular green algal)under light stress is a key issue of study at the present.To investigate the effect of light intensity on accumulation of astaxanthin in H.pluvialis,a 26-day batch culture experiment of H.pluvialis under the light intensity levels at 73,127,182,236,and 291μmol/(m^(2)·s)was conducted.Therefore,the optimal light intensity and the corresponding metabolic pathways of accumulation in H.pluvialis were determined.Results show that 236μmol/(m^(2)·s)was the optimum light intensity to induce astaxanthin accumulation,at which a maximum content of 9.01 mg/L was achieved on Day 24.A total of 132 metabolites were identified and quantified,of which 38 differential metabolites were highlighted and classified,including 3 fatty acids or intermediates,5 amino acids or derivatives,5 carbohydrates or intermediates,16nucleoside derivatives,and 9 other metabolites using LC-MS/MS technique.Subsequently,16 statistically significant differential metabolic pathways were enriched and annotated based on Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis between the control and the 236μmol/(m^(2)·s)treatment group(P<0.05).In addition,the bioprocesses included cellular basal metabolism and signaling systems,such as carbohydrate metabolism,amino acid metabolism,glycerol and derivatives metabolism,nucleotide and derivative metabolism,and inositol phosphate metabolism were activated and regulated under strong light stress conditions.Moreover,4 hub metabolites containing D-glucose-6-phosphate,L-tyrosine,glycerol-3-phosphate,and L-glutamine were identified,based on which the associated metabolic network was constructed.The study provided a metabolomic view of astaxanthin accumulation in H.pluvialis under strong light stress.

非侵入性多感官刺激治疗在阿尔茨海默病认知功能治疗中的应用进展

阿尔茨海默病(Alzheimer’s disease,AD)是一种慢性中枢神经变性疾病,其主要特征是进行性的记忆力减退以及认知障碍,是导致痴呆的主要原因之一。随着全球人口老龄化问题的加剧,AD已经成为本世纪最昂贵,最致命的疾病之一,但目前尚缺乏有效的治疗方法。近年来,多种生物物理刺激技术等非侵入性方法被开发应用于中枢神经系统疾病的治疗,其中包括超声、光、电和磁刺激等,为AD的治疗提供了新的思路。在介绍针对AD的非侵入性多感官刺激治疗(non-invasive multisensory stimulation therapy,NIMST)方法的基础上,综述了这些方法对AD动物模型和AD患者认知功能相关行为表现的影响,以及对改善AD病理的神经机制方面的研究进展。探讨了非侵入性多感官刺激治疗目前的局限性,并对未来的研究方向进行展望,为今后治疗AD提供更有效的治疗策略。

Corrigendum to“Toward stable and highly reversible zinc anodes for aqueous batteries via electrolyte engineering”[J.Energy Chem.83(2023)209–228]

It is regretful that the Acknowledgments part was lost in the final process of publication.The Acknowledgments part should be added as follow.The work described in this paper was supported by the grants from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project No.16205721).

Wireless Power Supply Based on MNG-MNZ Metamaterial for Cardiac Pacemakers

To solve the low power transfer efficiency and magnetic field leakage problems of cardiac pacemaker wireless powering, we proposed a wireless power supply system suitable for implanted cardiac pacemaker based on mu-negative(MNG) and mu-nearzero(MNZ) metamaterials. First, a hybrid metamaterial consisted of central MNG unit for magnetic field concentration and surrounding MNZ units for magnetic leakage shielding was established by theoretical calculation. Afterwards, the magnetic field distribution of wireless power supply system with MNG-MNZ metamaterial slab was acquired via finite element simulation and verified to be better than the distribution with conventional MNG slab deployed. Finally, an experimental platform of wireless power supply system was established with which power transfer experiment and system temperature rise experiment were conducted.Simulation and experimental results showed that the power transfer efficiency was improved from 44.44%,19.42%, 8.63% and 6.19% to 55.77%, 62.39%, 20.81%and 14.52% at 9.6 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm and 50 mm,respectively. The maximum SAR acquired by SAR simulation under human body environment was-7.14 dbm and maximum reduction of the magnetic field strength around the receiving coil was 2.82 A/m. The maximum temperature rise during 30min charging test was 3.85℃,and the safety requirements of human bodies were met.

Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Ethylene:From Mechanistic Understanding to Catalyst Surface Engineering

Electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)provides a promising way to convert CO_(2)to chemicals.The multicarbon(C_(2+))products,especially ethylene,are of great interest due to their versatile industrial applications.However,selectively reducing CO_(2)to ethylene is still challenging as the additional energy required for the C–C coupling step results in large overpotential and many competing products.Nonetheless,mechanistic understanding of the key steps and preferred reaction pathways/conditions,as well as rational design of novel catalysts for ethylene production have been regarded as promising approaches to achieving the highly efficient and selective CO_(2)RR.In this review,we first illustrate the key steps for CO_(2)RR to ethylene(e.g.,CO_(2)adsorption/activation,formation of~*CO intermediate,C–C coupling step),offering mechanistic understanding of CO_(2)RR conversion to ethylene.Then the alternative reaction pathways and conditions for the formation of ethylene and competitive products(C_1 and other C_(2+)products)are investigated,guiding the further design and development of preferred conditions for ethylene generation.Engineering strategies of Cu-based catalysts for CO_(2)RR-ethylene are further summarized,and the correlations of reaction mechanism/pathways,engineering strategies and selectivity are elaborated.Finally,major challenges and perspectives in the research area of CO_(2)RR are proposed for future development and practical applications.

Toward stable and highly reversible zinc anodes for aqueous batteries via electrolyte engineering

Featuring low cost, high abundance, low electrochemical potential, and large specific capacity, zinc(Zn)metal holds great potential as an anode material for next-generation rechargeable aqueous batteries.However, the poor reversibility resulting from dendrite formation and side reactions poses a major obstacle for its practical application. Electrolyte, which is regarded as the “blood” of batteries, has a direct impact on reaction kinetics, mass transport, and side reactions and thus plays a key role in determining the electrochemical performance of Zn electrodes. Therefore, considerable efforts have been devoted to modulating the electrolytes to improve the performance of Zn electrodes. Although significant progress has been made, achieving stable and highly reversible Zn electrodes remains a critical challenge. This review aims to provide a systematic summary and discussion on electrolyte strategies for highperformance aqueous Zn batteries. The(electro)-chemical behavior and fundamental challenges of Zn electrodes in aqueous electrolytes are first discussed. Electrolyte modulation strategies developed to address these issues are then classified and elaborated according to the underlying mechanisms.Finally, remaining challenges and promising future research directions on aqueous electrolyte engineering are highlighted. This review offers insights into the design of highly efficient electrolytes for new generation of rechargeable Zn batteries.

发展教师课堂形成性评估素养——以一位中学英语教师为例

自从Black和Wiliam(1998)发表了极具影响力的研究综述,形成性评估在教育改革中愈发受到重视。21世纪初,中国颁布的英语课程标准明确指出教师应在课堂开展形成性评估。教师评估素养的缺乏制约了课堂形成性评估的开展。本研究设计并实施了为期12周的教师课堂形成性评估素养提升项目,旨在帮助五位中学英语教师提高形成性评估知识、信念和实践水平。项目以合作行动研究的形式开展,研究者与教师组成了实践共同体,以实现持续专业发展。本文以一位教师为例,介绍其课堂形成性评估素养的提高。作者使用NVivo 12对课堂录像和访谈进行转录和编码。基线数据表明,该教师缺乏开展形成性评估所需的知识、信念和实践方法,尤其缺乏明确的教学目标。此外,其评估目标并非提高学生核心素养,而课标明确要求高中英语课程目标是培养和发展学生的学科核心素养。项目结束时,该教师的形成性评估知识、信念和实践方法均得到显著提升;在课堂形成性评估实践方面,其课堂教、学、评的目标设定与学生核心素养的培养紧密结合,实现更多形成性评估闭环,帮助学生达到学习目标。这些发现为教师提高形成性评估素养提供了令人鼓舞的支持,也证明教师在持续专业发展框架内提高评估素养的可行性。

Enhancement of refresh time in quasi-nonvolatile memory by the density of states engineering

The recently reported quasi-nonvolatile memory based on semi-floating gate architecture has attracted extensive attention thanks to its potential to bridge the large gap between volatile and nonvolatile memory.However,the further extension of the refresh time in quasi-nonvolatile memory is limited by the charge leakage through the p-n junction.Here,based on the density of states engineered van der Waals heterostructures,the leakage of electrons from the floating gate to the channel is greatly suppressed.As a result,the refresh time is effectively extended to more than 100 s,which is the longest among all previously reported quasi-nonvolatile memories.This work provides a new idea to enhance the refresh time of quasi-nonvolatile memory by the density of states engineering and demonstrates great application potential for high-speed and low-power memory technology.

Coseismic surface rupture characteristics and earthquake damage analysis of the eastern end of the 2021 M_(S)7.4 Madoi(Qinghai)earthquake

At 02:04 on May 22,2021,an M_(S)7.4 earthquake occurred in Madoi County in Qinghai Province,China.This earthquake is the largest seismic event in China since the 2008M_(S) 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake.Thus,it is critical to investigate surface deformation and damage in time to accurately understand the seismogenic structure of the Madoi earthquake and the seismogenic capacity of the blocks in this region.This study focuses on the Xuema Village,located at the eastern end of the coseismic surface ruptures produced by the event,and assesses the deformation and seismic damage in this area based on field surveys,UAV photogrammetry,and ground penetrating radar(GPR).The results indicate that the rupture scale is substantially smaller at the eastern end of the rupture zone compared to other segments.En echelon type shear tensile fractures are concentrated in a width range of 50–100 m,and the width of single fractures ranges from 20 to 30 cm.In contrast,the degree of seismic damage significantly increases at this site.All of the brick and timber houses are damaged or collapsed,while the steel frame structures and the color steel houses are slightly damaged.More than 80%of the bridge decks on the Changma River Bridge collapse,similar to the terraces along the Youerqu and Changma Rivers and the cut slopes of Provincial Highway S205.We infer that the seismogenic fault of the Madoi earthquake exerts a tail effect in this segment.The tension zone has led to a reduction at the eastern end of the rupture zone,causing shaking damage.Local topography and buildings without earthquake-resistant construction along the strike of the rupture zone have undergone different levels of seismic damage.

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The recently reported quasi-nonvolatile memory based on semi-floating gate architecture has attracted extensive attention thanks to its potential to bridge the large gap between volatile and nonvolatile memory.However,the further extension of the refresh time in quasi-nonvolatile memory is limited by the charge leakage through the p-n junction.Here,based on the density of states engineered van der Waals heterostructures,the leakage of electrons from the floating gate to the channel is greatly suppressed.As a result,the refresh time is effectively extended to more than 100 s,which is the longest among all previously reported quasi-nonvolatile memories.This work provides a new idea to enhance the refresh time of quasi-nonvolatile memory by the density of states engineering and demonstrates great application potential for high-speed and low-power memory technology.

Study on the mechanism of Wikstroemia indica in the treatment of inflammatory diseases based on network pharmacology

Wiksroemia indica belongs to the family of Thymelaeaceae.As a material of Traditional Chinese Medicine,it is mainly used to treat inflammation-related diseases.However,due to its complex composition,the scientific basis for its traditional application is still insufficient and the mechanism of action is still unclear.At present,most studies on its anti-inflammatory effect focus on a certain component and its different solvent fractions.There are few reports about the synergistic mechanism of the constituents from W.indica for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.Therefore,the present study aimed to uncover its potential mechanism from a holistic perspective using the network pharmacology approach.Firstly,compounds in W.indica and genes associated with inflammatory diseases were obtained.Then,the active compounds were screened out and their targets were predicted.After that,the key targets for W.indica to treat inflammatory diseases were screened out.Finally,the protein-protein interaction(PPI),Gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analyses of key targets were performed to further study the mechanism of W.indica in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.The results showed that the active constituents of W.indica might play an anti-inflammatory role through the key targets CYP19A1 and CYP1B1,which clarified the primary mechanism for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and provided a scientific basis for further study of this herb.

Bioactive Constituents of the Seed Kernels from Vernicia fordii

A new compound,(2′R)-(5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-yl)methyl octanoate(1),together with 9 known ones(2-10)were isolated from the bioactive extract of the seed kernels from Vernicia fordii.Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analyses,including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR)and High Resolution Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectroscopy(HRESI-MS).Their cytotoxicities against three human cancer cell lines(A549,HepG2 and Caco2 cells)and anti-neuroinflammatory effects were evaluated.Cytotoxicity assay revealed that compound 9 could inhibit the growth of HepG2 cells,while compound 6 had a moderate inhibitory effect against A549 cells.Further anti-neuroinflammatory activity assay showed that compound 10 exhibited moderate inhibitory effect on the release of NO in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia cells.

980 nm Near-Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Using All-Inorganic Perovskite Nanocrystals Doped with Ytterbium Ions

All-inorganic perovskite(CsPbX3)nanocrystals(NCs)have recently been widely investigated as versatile solution-processable light-emitting materials.Due to its wide-bandgap nature,the all-inorganic perovskite NC Light-Emitting Diode(LED)is limited to the visible region(400-700 nm).A particularly difficult challenge lies in the practical application of perovskite NCs in the infrared-spectrum region.In this work,a 980 nm NIR all-inorganic perovskite NC LED is demonstrated,which is based on an efficient energy transfer from wide-bandgap materials(CsPbCl3 NCs)to ytterbium ions(Yb3+)as an NIR emitter doped in perovskite NCs.The optimized CsPbCl3 NC with 15 mol%Yb3+doping concentration has the strongest 980 nm photoluminescence(PL)peak,with a PL quantum yield of 63%.An inverted perovskite NC LED is fabricated with the structure of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/poly-TPD/CsPbCl3:15 mol%Yb3+NCs/TPBi/LiF/Al.The LED has an External Quantum Efficiency(EQE)of 0.2%,a Full Width at Half Maximum(FWHM)of 47 nm,and a maximum luminescence of 182 cd/m?.The introduction of Yb3+doping in perovskite NCs makes it possible to expand its working wavelength to near-infrared band for next-generation light sources and shows potential applications for optoelectronic integration.

LSM6 promotes cell proliferation and migration regulated by HMGB1 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma

Elevated levels of high mobility group protein B1(HMGB1)play a significant role in the pathogenesis of many diseases,but is particularly important for the formation of malignant tumors.Nonetheless,the function of HMGB1 and the underlying mechanism of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma(LSCC)remain incompletely understood,causing uncertainty.Here we found immunohistochemistry from 97 LSCC tissues showed HMGB1 was upreg-ulated,which was associated with poor differentiation.HMGB1 knockdown could significantly inhibit wound closure and colony formation.The full-genome gene expression microarray was performed to investigate the mechanism.After knockdown of HMGB1 by siRNA,among the expressed differential genes,10 genes were ran-domly selected for validation.Then,shRNA lentivirus targeting these genes were constructed to explore their role in LSCC by cell proliferation assay.LSM6 downregulation was dramatically promoted by HMGB1 knockdown,resulting in higher expression in LSCC tissues.Furthermore,downregulation of LSM6 could significantly suppress cell proliferation,migration and colony formation.This study indicated that HMGB1 promoted LSCC cell malig-nant phenotypes through regulation of LSM6.We anticipate that HMGB1-LSM6 could be a putative therapeutic target for LSCC.

High-resolution urban land-cover mapping and landscape analysis of the 42 major cities in China using ZY-3 satellite images

Detailed and precise urban land-cover maps are crucial for urban-related studies. However, there are limited ways of mapping high-resolution urban land cover over large areas. In this paper, we propose an operational framework to map urban land cover on the basis of Ziyuan-3 satellite images. Based on this framework, we produced the first high-resolution(2 m) urban land-cover map(Hi-ULCM) covering the 42 major cities of China. The overall accuracy of the Hi-ULCM dataset is 88.55%, of which 14 cities have an overall accuracy of over 90%. Most of the producer’s accuracies and user’s accuracies of the land-cover classes exceed 85%. We further conducted a landscape pattern analysis in the 42 cities based on Hi-ULCM. In terms of the comparison between the 42 cities in China, we found that the difference in the land-cover composition of urban areas is related to the climatic characteristics and urbanization levels, e.g., cities with warm climates generally have higher proportions of green spaces. It is also interesting to find that cities with higher urbanization levels are more habitable, in general. From the landscape viewpoint, the geometric complexity of the landscape increases with the urbanization level.Compared with the existing medium-resolution land-cover/use datasets(at a 30-m resolution), HiULCM represents a significant advance in accurately depicting the detailed land-cover footprint within the urban areas of China, and will be of great use for studies of urban ecosystems.

Coupling Effect of Morphology and Mechanical Properties Contributes to the Tribological Behaviors of Snake Scales

It is known that the tribological behaviors of snake skins are contributed by the synergistic action of multiple factors, such as surface morphology and mechanical properties, which has inspired fabrication of scale-like surface textures in recent years. However, the coupling effect and mechanism remain to be elucidated. In this work, the morphology and mechanical properties of the scales from different body sections （leading body half, middle trunk and tailing body half） and positions （dorsal, lateral and ventral） of Boa constrictor and Eryx tataricus were characterized and compared to investigate the corresponding effects on the tribological behaviors and to probe the possible coupling mechanism. The morphological characterizations of scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy revealed sig- nificant differences between the two species that the scales from Boa constrictor are rougher in general. The mechanical properties measured by nanoindentation corroboratively demonstrated substantial differences in elastic modulus and hardness. Interestingly, the ventral scales with lower surface roughness, together with relatively larger elastic modulus and hardness, manifest higher friction coefficients. A ＂double-crossed＂ hypothesis was proposed to explain the observed coupling effect of morphology and mechanical properties on friction, which may afford valuable insights for the design of bionic surface with desirable tribological performance.