Functional polymer composites(FPCs)have attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their great potential in delivering a wide range of functionalities.These functionalities are largely determined by funct...Functional polymer composites(FPCs)have attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their great potential in delivering a wide range of functionalities.These functionalities are largely determined by functional fillers and their network morphology in polymer matrix.In recent years,a large number of studies on morphology control and interfacial modification have been reported,where numerous preparation methods and exciting performance of FPCs have been reported.Despite the fact that these FPCs have many similarities because they are all consisting of functional inorganic fillers and polymer matrices,review on the overall progress of FPCs is still missing,and especially the overall processing strategy for these composites is urgently needed.Herein,a"Toolbox"for the processing of FPCs is proposed to summarize and analyze the overall processing strategies and corresponding morphology evolution for FPCs.From this perspective,the morphological control methods already utilized for various FPCs are systematically reviewed,so that guidelines or even predictions on the processing strategies of various FPCs as well as multi-functional polymer composites could be given.This review should be able to provide interesting insights for the field of FPCs and boost future intelligent design of various FPCs.展开更多
In this paper,we present the experiment and the theory scheme of light-atom interaction in atomic magnetometers by using a hybrid Poincarébeam(HPB)to solve an annoying problem,named“dead zone.”This kind of magn...In this paper,we present the experiment and the theory scheme of light-atom interaction in atomic magnetometers by using a hybrid Poincarébeam(HPB)to solve an annoying problem,named“dead zone.”This kind of magnetometer can be sensitive to arbitrary directions of external magnetic fields.The HPB has a complex polarization distribution,consisting of a vector radially polarized beam and a scalar circularly polarized beam in our experiment.These two kinds of beams have different directions of dead zones of external magnetic fields;thereby,the atomic magnetometer with an HPB can avoid the non-signal area when the direction of the external magnetic field is in the plane perpendicular to the light polarization plane.Furthermore,the optical magnetic resonance(OMR)signal using an HPB still has no dead zones even when the direction of the external magnetic field is in the plane parallel to the polarization plane in our scheme.Our work has the potential to simplify and optimize dead-zone-free atomic magnetometers.展开更多
Hyper-crosslinked polymers （HCPs） are promising materials for gas capture and storage because of their low cost and easy preparation. In this work, we report the massive preparation of coumarone-indene resin-based h...Hyper-crosslinked polymers （HCPs） are promising materials for gas capture and storage because of their low cost and easy preparation. In this work, we report the massive preparation of coumarone-indene resin-based hyper-crosslinked polymers via one-step Friedel-Crafts alkylation. Low-cost coumarone-indene resin serves as the new building block and chloroform is employed as both solvent and external crosslinker. A maximum surface area of 966 m2·g-1 is achieved, which is comparable with that of previously-reported coal tar-based porous organic polymers. Most importantly, a large number of heteroatoms including inherent oxygen atoms and introduced chlorine atoms in obtianed HCPs further enhance the interaction between specific sorbate molecule and adsorbent. Therefore, optimal structural and chemical property endow the new coumarone-indene resin-based HCPs with decent gas storage capacity （14.60 wt% at 273 K and 0.1 MPa for CO2; 1.18 wt% at 77.3 K and 0.1 MPa for H2）. These results demonstrate that new HCPs are potential candidates for applications in CO2 and H2 capture.展开更多
There are extensive studies to date on optical nonlinearities in microcavities at the near and mid-IR wavelengths.Pushing this research into the visible region is equally valuable.Here,we demonstrate a directly pumped...There are extensive studies to date on optical nonlinearities in microcavities at the near and mid-IR wavelengths.Pushing this research into the visible region is equally valuable.Here,we demonstrate a directly pumped,blue band Kerr frequency comb and stimulated Raman scattering(SRS)at 462 nm in a silica nanofiber-coupled whispering gallery microcavity system.Notably,due to the high optical intensities achieved,photodarkening is unavoidable and can quickly degrade the optical quality of both the coupling optical nanofiber and the microcavity,even at very low pump powers.Nonetheless,stable hyperparametric oscillation and SRS are demonstrated in the presence of photodarkening by taking advantage of in-situ thermal bleaching.This work highlights the challenges of silica-based,short wavelength nonlinear optics in high-quality,small mode volume devices and gives an effective method to overcome this apparent limitation,thus providing a baseline for optics research in the blue region for any optical devices fabricated from silica.展开更多
The explosive development of electronic devices and wireless communication technology gives rise to the issue of electromagnetic pollution,known as electromagnetic interference(EMI).The accumulation of undesirable ele...The explosive development of electronic devices and wireless communication technology gives rise to the issue of electromagnetic pollution,known as electromagnetic interference(EMI).The accumulation of undesirable electromagnetic radiation in space disturbs the normal function of unshielded electronic appliances and poses seriously threat to human health.Thus,the development of EMI shielding materials have emerged to solve the grim problem.Considering the complex application contexts,EMI shielding materials have evolved from traditional single-function to multi-functions to meet the ever-increasing application requirements in recent few years.This paper provides detailed insight into the current re-search status and future challenges in the advancement of polymer-based EMI shielding materials with various functions.First,the basic theory of EMI shielding,factors influencing results and the dominating characterization technologies for EMI shielding properties are summarized.Then,the comprehensive descriptions of the seven types of multifunctional EMI shields are provided with respect to their structures,fabrication methods and specific functions.Meanwhile,the corresponding critical scientific and technical issues are proposed.Based on our comprehensive analysis,the main challenges in the development of multifunctional EMI shielding materials are presented.This review aims to provide some guidance and inspire more efforts toward functional EMI shielding material research to satisfy the growing requirements for next-generation electronic systems.展开更多
Whispering gallery mode(WGM)microbubble cavities are a versatile optofluidic sensing platform owing to their hollow core geometry.To increase the light–matter interaction and,thereby,achieve higher sensitivity,thinwa...Whispering gallery mode(WGM)microbubble cavities are a versatile optofluidic sensing platform owing to their hollow core geometry.To increase the light–matter interaction and,thereby,achieve higher sensitivity,thinwalled microbubbles are desirable.However,a lack of knowledge about the precise geometry of hollow microbubbles prevents us from having an accurate theoretical model to describe the WGMs and their response to external stimuli.In this work,we provide a complete characterization of the wall structure of a microbubble and propose a theoretical model for the WGMs in this thin-walled microcavity based on the optical waveguide approach.Structural characterization of the wavelength-scale wall is enabled by focused ion beam milling and scanning electron microscopy imaging.The proposed theoretical model is verified by finite element method simulations.Our approach can readily be extended to other low-dimensional micro-/nanophotonic structures.展开更多
In recent years,with the emergence of new pollutants,the effective treatment of wastewater has become very important.Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes have been successfully applied to the treatment of was...In recent years,with the emergence of new pollutants,the effective treatment of wastewater has become very important.Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes have been successfully applied to the treatment of wastewater,such as wastewater containing antibiotics,pharmaceuticals and personal care products,dyes,endocrine-disrupting chemicals,chlorinated organic pollutants,and phenolics,for the degradation of refractory organic contaminants.This paper summarizes the production of sulfate radicals,which can be generated by the activation of persulfate via conventional and emerging approaches.The existing problems of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes were analyzed in detail,including residual sulfates,coexisting factors(coexisting inorganic anions and natural organic matter),and energy consumption.This paper proposes corresponding possible solutions to the problems mentioned above,and this paper could provide a reference for the application of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes in actual wastewater treatment.展开更多
Sex pheromones serve a critical role in Lepidopterans finding mates.Male moths perceive and react to sex pheromones emitted by conspecific females through a delicate pheromone communication system.Pheromone receptors(...Sex pheromones serve a critical role in Lepidopterans finding mates.Male moths perceive and react to sex pheromones emitted by conspecific females through a delicate pheromone communication system.Pheromone receptors(PRs)are the key sensory elements at the beginning of that process.The codling moth(Cydia ponwonella)is an important pome fruit pest globally and a serious invasive species in China.Pheromonebased techniques have been used successfully in monitoring and controlling this species.We conducted ribonucleic acid sequencing analysis of the codling moth antennal transcriptome and identified 66 odorant receptors(ORs)in a population from Xinjiang province,China,of which 14 were PRs,including two novel PRs(CpomOR2e and CpomOR73).Four PRs that contain full-length open reading frames(CpomORl,OR2a,OR5,OR7)and four PRs with ligands that have not been reported previously(CpomORl,OR2a,OR5,OR7)were selected to deorphanize in the heterologous Xenopus oocyte expression system.Specifically,we found that CpomOR2a and CpomOR5 responded to(£,£)-8,10-dodecadien-l-yl acetate(codlemone acetate).Furthermore,CpomOR5(EC50=1.379 x 10-8 mol/L)was much more sensitive to codlemone acetate than CpomOR2a(EC50=1.663×10^(-6) mol/L).Since codlemone acetate is an important component of C.pomonella sex pheromone,our results improve the current understanding of pheromone communication in codling moths and will be helpful for the development of pest management strategies.展开更多
Background and Aims:Hepatic arterioportal fistulas(HAPFs)are abnormal shunts or aberrant functional con-nections between the portal venous and the hepatic arte-rial systems.Detection of HAPFs has increased with the ad...Background and Aims:Hepatic arterioportal fistulas(HAPFs)are abnormal shunts or aberrant functional con-nections between the portal venous and the hepatic arte-rial systems.Detection of HAPFs has increased with the ad-vances in diagnostic techniques.Presence of HAPFs over a prolonged period can aggravate liver cirrhosis and further deteriorate liver function.However,the underlying causes of HAPFs and the treatment outcomes are now well character-ized.This study aimed to summarize the clinical character-istics of patients with HAPFs,and to compare the outcomes of different treatment modalities.Methods:Data of 97 pa-tients with HAPFs who were admitted to the Second Xiang-ya Hospital between January 2010 and January 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.Demographic information,clinical manifestations,underlying causes,treatment options,and short-term outcomes were analyzed.Results:The main cause of HAPF in our cohort was hepatocellular carcinoma(78/97,80.41%),followed by cirrhosis(10/97,10.31%).The main clinical manifestations were abdominal distention and abdominal pain.Treatment methods included transcath-eter arterial embolization(n=63,64.9%),surgery(n=13,13.4%),and liver transplantation(n=2,2.1%);nineteen(19.6%)patients received conservative treatment.Among patients who underwent transcatheter arterial embolization,polyvinyl alcohol,lipiodol combined with gelatin sponge,and spring steel ring showed comparable efficacy.Conclusions:Hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis are common causes of HAPFs.Transcatheter arterial embolization is a safe and effective method for the treatment of HAPFs,and polyvinyl alcohol,lipiodol combined with gelatin sponge,and spring steel ring showed comparable efficacy in our cohort.展开更多
Grapholita molesta is one of the most destructive fruit pests distributed worldwide.Odorant receptors(ORs)located on the dendritic membrane of chemosensory neurons are deemed to be key molecules for sensing exogenous ...Grapholita molesta is one of the most destructive fruit pests distributed worldwide.Odorant receptors(ORs)located on the dendritic membrane of chemosensory neurons are deemed to be key molecules for sensing exogenous chemical signals.In this study,GmolOR9,a general OR from G.molesta,was functionally characterized.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction revealed that GniolOR9 was more highly expressed in adults than in other stages,including eggs,larvae,and pupae.GmolOR9 expression was highly significantly more in the antennae of females than in those of males,and the highest level occurred in the antennae of 3-day-old female adults.GmolOR9 was broadly tuned to eight of 47 odorant components tested including(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate,butyl propionate,ethyl hexanoate,ethyl heptanoate,1-hexanol,(Z)-3-hexenol,2-ethyl-1-hexanol,and linalool,by in vitro heterologous expression.Furthermore,electroantennogram responses indicated that the efTects of dsOR9-injected females to(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate dramatically decreased.These results suggested that GmolOR9 might be involved in detecting hostplant volatiles.Moreover,(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate might serve as a potential attractant for the biological control of G.molesta.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51922071,51773139).
文摘Functional polymer composites(FPCs)have attracted increasing attention in recent decades due to their great potential in delivering a wide range of functionalities.These functionalities are largely determined by functional fillers and their network morphology in polymer matrix.In recent years,a large number of studies on morphology control and interfacial modification have been reported,where numerous preparation methods and exciting performance of FPCs have been reported.Despite the fact that these FPCs have many similarities because they are all consisting of functional inorganic fillers and polymer matrices,review on the overall progress of FPCs is still missing,and especially the overall processing strategy for these composites is urgently needed.Herein,a"Toolbox"for the processing of FPCs is proposed to summarize and analyze the overall processing strategies and corresponding morphology evolution for FPCs.From this perspective,the morphological control methods already utilized for various FPCs are systematically reviewed,so that guidelines or even predictions on the processing strategies of various FPCs as well as multi-functional polymer composites could be given.This review should be able to provide interesting insights for the field of FPCs and boost future intelligent design of various FPCs.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(12274366)。
文摘In this paper,we present the experiment and the theory scheme of light-atom interaction in atomic magnetometers by using a hybrid Poincarébeam(HPB)to solve an annoying problem,named“dead zone.”This kind of magnetometer can be sensitive to arbitrary directions of external magnetic fields.The HPB has a complex polarization distribution,consisting of a vector radially polarized beam and a scalar circularly polarized beam in our experiment.These two kinds of beams have different directions of dead zones of external magnetic fields;thereby,the atomic magnetometer with an HPB can avoid the non-signal area when the direction of the external magnetic field is in the plane perpendicular to the light polarization plane.Furthermore,the optical magnetic resonance(OMR)signal using an HPB still has no dead zones even when the direction of the external magnetic field is in the plane parallel to the polarization plane in our scheme.Our work has the potential to simplify and optimize dead-zone-free atomic magnetometers.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51373143 and 21674087)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(No.2014J07002)
文摘Hyper-crosslinked polymers （HCPs） are promising materials for gas capture and storage because of their low cost and easy preparation. In this work, we report the massive preparation of coumarone-indene resin-based hyper-crosslinked polymers via one-step Friedel-Crafts alkylation. Low-cost coumarone-indene resin serves as the new building block and chloroform is employed as both solvent and external crosslinker. A maximum surface area of 966 m2·g-1 is achieved, which is comparable with that of previously-reported coal tar-based porous organic polymers. Most importantly, a large number of heteroatoms including inherent oxygen atoms and introduced chlorine atoms in obtianed HCPs further enhance the interaction between specific sorbate molecule and adsorbent. Therefore, optimal structural and chemical property endow the new coumarone-indene resin-based HCPs with decent gas storage capacity （14.60 wt% at 273 K and 0.1 MPa for CO2; 1.18 wt% at 77.3 K and 0.1 MPa for H2）. These results demonstrate that new HCPs are potential candidates for applications in CO2 and H2 capture.
基金Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate UniversityChina Scholarship Council(201906680)+1 种基金Harbin Engineering University Scholarship FundJSPS Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists(Kakenhi)(22K14621)。
文摘There are extensive studies to date on optical nonlinearities in microcavities at the near and mid-IR wavelengths.Pushing this research into the visible region is equally valuable.Here,we demonstrate a directly pumped,blue band Kerr frequency comb and stimulated Raman scattering(SRS)at 462 nm in a silica nanofiber-coupled whispering gallery microcavity system.Notably,due to the high optical intensities achieved,photodarkening is unavoidable and can quickly degrade the optical quality of both the coupling optical nanofiber and the microcavity,even at very low pump powers.Nonetheless,stable hyperparametric oscillation and SRS are demonstrated in the presence of photodarkening by taking advantage of in-situ thermal bleaching.This work highlights the challenges of silica-based,short wavelength nonlinear optics in high-quality,small mode volume devices and gives an effective method to overcome this apparent limitation,thus providing a baseline for optics research in the blue region for any optical devices fabricated from silica.
基金financial support of this work by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51922071,82172534)1·3·5 project for disciplines of excellence,West China Hospital,Sichuan University(No.ZYJC21038)State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering(No.sklpme2020–2-02).
文摘The explosive development of electronic devices and wireless communication technology gives rise to the issue of electromagnetic pollution,known as electromagnetic interference(EMI).The accumulation of undesirable electromagnetic radiation in space disturbs the normal function of unshielded electronic appliances and poses seriously threat to human health.Thus,the development of EMI shielding materials have emerged to solve the grim problem.Considering the complex application contexts,EMI shielding materials have evolved from traditional single-function to multi-functions to meet the ever-increasing application requirements in recent few years.This paper provides detailed insight into the current re-search status and future challenges in the advancement of polymer-based EMI shielding materials with various functions.First,the basic theory of EMI shielding,factors influencing results and the dominating characterization technologies for EMI shielding properties are summarized.Then,the comprehensive descriptions of the seven types of multifunctional EMI shields are provided with respect to their structures,fabrication methods and specific functions.Meanwhile,the corresponding critical scientific and technical issues are proposed.Based on our comprehensive analysis,the main challenges in the development of multifunctional EMI shielding materials are presented.This review aims to provide some guidance and inspire more efforts toward functional EMI shielding material research to satisfy the growing requirements for next-generation electronic systems.
基金Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(C)(23K04617)Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists(22K14621)。
文摘Whispering gallery mode(WGM)microbubble cavities are a versatile optofluidic sensing platform owing to their hollow core geometry.To increase the light–matter interaction and,thereby,achieve higher sensitivity,thinwalled microbubbles are desirable.However,a lack of knowledge about the precise geometry of hollow microbubbles prevents us from having an accurate theoretical model to describe the WGMs and their response to external stimuli.In this work,we provide a complete characterization of the wall structure of a microbubble and propose a theoretical model for the WGMs in this thin-walled microcavity based on the optical waveguide approach.Structural characterization of the wavelength-scale wall is enabled by focused ion beam milling and scanning electron microscopy imaging.The proposed theoretical model is verified by finite element method simulations.Our approach can readily be extended to other low-dimensional micro-/nanophotonic structures.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51678185)Talents of High Level Scientific Research Foundation of Qingdao Agricultural University(No.6651120004).
文摘In recent years,with the emergence of new pollutants,the effective treatment of wastewater has become very important.Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes have been successfully applied to the treatment of wastewater,such as wastewater containing antibiotics,pharmaceuticals and personal care products,dyes,endocrine-disrupting chemicals,chlorinated organic pollutants,and phenolics,for the degradation of refractory organic contaminants.This paper summarizes the production of sulfate radicals,which can be generated by the activation of persulfate via conventional and emerging approaches.The existing problems of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes were analyzed in detail,including residual sulfates,coexisting factors(coexisting inorganic anions and natural organic matter),and energy consumption.This paper proposes corresponding possible solutions to the problems mentioned above,and this paper could provide a reference for the application of persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes in actual wastewater treatment.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31672033)China postdoctoral science funding(2017M611069).We thank Mr.Song Cao,Mr.Yipeng Liu,Mr.Shuai Liu and Ms.Sai Zhang for help with the molecular biology experiments.
文摘Sex pheromones serve a critical role in Lepidopterans finding mates.Male moths perceive and react to sex pheromones emitted by conspecific females through a delicate pheromone communication system.Pheromone receptors(PRs)are the key sensory elements at the beginning of that process.The codling moth(Cydia ponwonella)is an important pome fruit pest globally and a serious invasive species in China.Pheromonebased techniques have been used successfully in monitoring and controlling this species.We conducted ribonucleic acid sequencing analysis of the codling moth antennal transcriptome and identified 66 odorant receptors(ORs)in a population from Xinjiang province,China,of which 14 were PRs,including two novel PRs(CpomOR2e and CpomOR73).Four PRs that contain full-length open reading frames(CpomORl,OR2a,OR5,OR7)and four PRs with ligands that have not been reported previously(CpomORl,OR2a,OR5,OR7)were selected to deorphanize in the heterologous Xenopus oocyte expression system.Specifically,we found that CpomOR2a and CpomOR5 responded to(£,£)-8,10-dodecadien-l-yl acetate(codlemone acetate).Furthermore,CpomOR5(EC50=1.379 x 10-8 mol/L)was much more sensitive to codlemone acetate than CpomOR2a(EC50=1.663×10^(-6) mol/L).Since codlemone acetate is an important component of C.pomonella sex pheromone,our results improve the current understanding of pheromone communication in codling moths and will be helpful for the development of pest management strategies.
文摘Background and Aims:Hepatic arterioportal fistulas(HAPFs)are abnormal shunts or aberrant functional con-nections between the portal venous and the hepatic arte-rial systems.Detection of HAPFs has increased with the ad-vances in diagnostic techniques.Presence of HAPFs over a prolonged period can aggravate liver cirrhosis and further deteriorate liver function.However,the underlying causes of HAPFs and the treatment outcomes are now well character-ized.This study aimed to summarize the clinical character-istics of patients with HAPFs,and to compare the outcomes of different treatment modalities.Methods:Data of 97 pa-tients with HAPFs who were admitted to the Second Xiang-ya Hospital between January 2010 and January 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.Demographic information,clinical manifestations,underlying causes,treatment options,and short-term outcomes were analyzed.Results:The main cause of HAPF in our cohort was hepatocellular carcinoma(78/97,80.41%),followed by cirrhosis(10/97,10.31%).The main clinical manifestations were abdominal distention and abdominal pain.Treatment methods included transcath-eter arterial embolization(n=63,64.9%),surgery(n=13,13.4%),and liver transplantation(n=2,2.1%);nineteen(19.6%)patients received conservative treatment.Among patients who underwent transcatheter arterial embolization,polyvinyl alcohol,lipiodol combined with gelatin sponge,and spring steel ring showed comparable efficacy.Conclusions:Hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis are common causes of HAPFs.Transcatheter arterial embolization is a safe and effective method for the treatment of HAPFs,and polyvinyl alcohol,lipiodol combined with gelatin sponge,and spring steel ring showed comparable efficacy in our cohort.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFD0201400).
文摘Grapholita molesta is one of the most destructive fruit pests distributed worldwide.Odorant receptors(ORs)located on the dendritic membrane of chemosensory neurons are deemed to be key molecules for sensing exogenous chemical signals.In this study,GmolOR9,a general OR from G.molesta,was functionally characterized.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction revealed that GniolOR9 was more highly expressed in adults than in other stages,including eggs,larvae,and pupae.GmolOR9 expression was highly significantly more in the antennae of females than in those of males,and the highest level occurred in the antennae of 3-day-old female adults.GmolOR9 was broadly tuned to eight of 47 odorant components tested including(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate,butyl propionate,ethyl hexanoate,ethyl heptanoate,1-hexanol,(Z)-3-hexenol,2-ethyl-1-hexanol,and linalool,by in vitro heterologous expression.Furthermore,electroantennogram responses indicated that the efTects of dsOR9-injected females to(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate dramatically decreased.These results suggested that GmolOR9 might be involved in detecting hostplant volatiles.Moreover,(Z)-3-hexenyl acetate might serve as a potential attractant for the biological control of G.molesta.
