Aim:This study aims to establish an artificial intelligence model,ThyroidNet,to diagnose thyroid nodules using deep learning techniques accurately.Methods:A novel method,ThyroidNet,is introduced and evaluated based on...Aim:This study aims to establish an artificial intelligence model,ThyroidNet,to diagnose thyroid nodules using deep learning techniques accurately.Methods:A novel method,ThyroidNet,is introduced and evaluated based on deep learning for the localization and classification of thyroid nodules.First,we propose the multitask TransUnet,which combines the TransUnet encoder and decoder with multitask learning.Second,we propose the DualLoss function,tailored to the thyroid nodule localization and classification tasks.It balances the learning of the localization and classification tasks to help improve the model’s generalization ability.Third,we introduce strategies for augmenting the data.Finally,we submit a novel deep learning model,ThyroidNet,to accurately detect thyroid nodules.Results:ThyroidNet was evaluated on private datasets and was comparable to other existing methods,including U-Net and TransUnet.Experimental results show that ThyroidNet outperformed these methods in localizing and classifying thyroid nodules.It achieved improved accuracy of 3.9%and 1.5%,respectively.Conclusion:ThyroidNet significantly improves the clinical diagnosis of thyroid nodules and supports medical image analysis tasks.Future research directions include optimization of the model structure,expansion of the dataset size,reduction of computational complexity and memory requirements,and exploration of additional applications of ThyroidNet in medical image analysis.展开更多
We report the magnetotransport and thermal properties of RuAs_(2) single crystal.RuAs_(2) exhibits semiconductor behavior and localization effect.The crossover from normal state to diffusive transport in the weak loca...We report the magnetotransport and thermal properties of RuAs_(2) single crystal.RuAs_(2) exhibits semiconductor behavior and localization effect.The crossover from normal state to diffusive transport in the weak localization(WL)state and then to variable range hopping(VRH)transport in the strong localization state has been observed.The transitions can be reflected in the measurement of resistivity and Seebeck coefficient.Negative magnetoresistance(NMR)emerges with the appearance of localization effect and is gradually suppressed in high magnetic field.The temperature dependent phase coherence length extracted from the fittings of NMR also indicates the transition from WL to VRH.The measurement of Hall effect reveals an anomaly of temperature dependent carrier concentration caused by localization effect.Our findings show that RuAs_(2) is a suitable platform to study the localized state.展开更多
One of the greatest triumph of condensed matter physics in the past ten years is the classification of materials by the principle of topology.The existence of topological protected dissipationless surface state makes ...One of the greatest triumph of condensed matter physics in the past ten years is the classification of materials by the principle of topology.The existence of topological protected dissipationless surface state makes topological insulators great potential for applications and hotly studied.However,compared with the prosperity of strong topological insulators,theoretical predicted candidate materials and experimental confirmation of weak topological insulators(WTIs) are both extremely rare.By combining systematic first-principles calculation and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy measurements,we have studied the electronic structure of the dark surface of the WTI candidate Zintl Ba_(3)Cd_(2)Sb_(4)and another related material Ba_(3)Cd_(2)As_(4).The existence of two Dirac surface states on specific side surfaces predicted by theoretical calculations and the observed two band inversions in the Brillouin zone give strong evidence to prove that the Ba_(3)Cd_(2)Sb_(4)is a WTI.The spectroscopic characterization of this Zintl Ba_(3)Cd_(2)N_(4)(N = As and Sb) family materials will facilitate applications of their novel topological properties.展开更多
Bio-based diamines are considered to be a promising alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based diamines,the important platform chemical for the synthesis of polymer materials.In this review,the current status of the...Bio-based diamines are considered to be a promising alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based diamines,the important platform chemical for the synthesis of polymer materials.In this review,the current status of the art of the synthesis of aliphatic and aromatic diamines from renewable biomass are considered.In the case of aliphatic diamines,we describe strategies for biologically producing diamines with different carbon numbers including 1,3-diaminopropane,1,4-butanediamine,1,5-pentanediamine,1,6-diaminohexane,1,8-diaminooctane,1,10-diaminodecane,and 1,12-diaminododecane.In addition,aromatic diamines produced from various kinds of renewable biomass,including lignin,cashew nut shell,and terpenoids,are reviewed here.Furthermore,the application of typical diamines in synthesis of polyurethane and polyamide are also reviewed.展开更多
Rare earth elements(REEs) can record geologic and geochemical processes. We studied two granitic regolith profiles from different climatic zones in eastern Tibetan Plateau and found that(1)∑ RREEs ranged from119.65 t...Rare earth elements(REEs) can record geologic and geochemical processes. We studied two granitic regolith profiles from different climatic zones in eastern Tibetan Plateau and found that(1)∑ RREEs ranged from119.65 to 275.33 mg/kg in profile ND and5.11–474.55 mg/kg in profile GTC, with average values of205.79 and 161 mg/kg, respectively. ∑RREEs was higher in accumulation horizon and semi-regolith;(2) Influenced by climate, the fractionation of light and heavy REEs(LREEs and HREEs) varied during weathering. The ratio of LREEs/HREEs in pedosphere was higher than semi-regolith in tropical profile;(3) A negative Eu anomaly in both profiles was the result of bedrock weathering. A positive Ce anomaly was observed in all layers of profile ND, and only in the upper 100 cm of profile GTC. This indicates that redox conditions along the regolith profile varied considerably with climate.(4) Normalized by chondrite,LREEs accumulated much more than HREEs; REE distribution curves were right-leaning with a V-type Eu anomaly in both profiles.展开更多
Transition metal sulfides(TMSs) are promising candidates for replacing graphite anode in LIBs. However,the low conductivity and structural collapse caused by the large volume change during lithium insertion and extrac...Transition metal sulfides(TMSs) are promising candidates for replacing graphite anode in LIBs. However,the low conductivity and structural collapse caused by the large volume change during lithium insertion and extraction greatly limit its application. Herein, we report a unique design of a two-dimensional(2 D) sandwich structure of N-doped carbon@Co9 S8@graphene(N–C@Co9 S8@G) with multilayer structure. Electrochemical tests reveal that the N–C@Co9 S8@G nanosheets possess a high reversible capacity(1009 mAhg^(-1) at 0.1 Ag^(-1)), and excellent rate capability(422mAhg^(-1) at 10 Ag^(-1)) and long cycle life(853 m Ahg^(-1) at 1Ag^(-1) for 500 cycles). Experimental studies reveal that capacitive storage contributes to the high reversible capacity. The lithium storage kinetics are studied by Galvanostatic intermittent titration technique(GITT) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS). Meanwhile, the potential of N–C@Co9 S8@G anode in a full cell using Li Co O2 as the cathode is also demonstrated, exhibiting a high reversible capacity of 300mAhg^(-1) cycles at 0.1Ag^(-1). The strategy proposed in this work paves the way to engineering high performance anodes in LIBs.展开更多
By coupling the phase field model with the continuity equation of incompressible fluid, Navier–Stokes equation,electric field equation, and other governing equations, a multi-field coupling model for multi-bubble coa...By coupling the phase field model with the continuity equation of incompressible fluid, Navier–Stokes equation,electric field equation, and other governing equations, a multi-field coupling model for multi-bubble coalescence in a viscous fluids is established. The phase field method is used to capture the two-phase interface. The motion and coalescence of a pair of coaxial bubbles under an external uniform electric field and the effects of different electric field strengths on the interaction and coalescence of rising bubbles are studied. The results show that the uniform electric field accelerates the collision and coalescence process of double bubbles in the fluid, and increases the rising velocity of the coalesced bubble.The electric field with an intensity of E = 2 kV/mm is reduced about 2 times compared with that without electric field in coalescence time. When the electric field strength is strong(E ≥ 1 kV/mm), the coalesced bubble will rupture before it rises to the top of the calculation area, and the time of the bubble rupturing also decreases with the increase of the electric field strength. The phase field method is compared with the simulation results of Lattice Boltzmann Method(LBM), and the shape of bubble obtained by the two methods is in good agreement, which verifies the correctness of the calculation model.展开更多
Effects of soft-magnetic MnZn ferrite (Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, MZF) and hard-magnetic Ba ferrite (BaO.6Fe2O3, BaM) on the structure and magnetic transport properties of [La2/3Srl/3MnO3] (LSMO)/(x) [ferrites] (ferrit...Effects of soft-magnetic MnZn ferrite (Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, MZF) and hard-magnetic Ba ferrite (BaO.6Fe2O3, BaM) on the structure and magnetic transport properties of [La2/3Srl/3MnO3] (LSMO)/(x) [ferrites] (ferrites=MZF, BaM) composites have been investigated. It was found that the inclusion of MZF phase reduces magnetization and ferromagnetic-paramagnetic transition temperature (To) of the composites. With increasing the content of the dopants, the high-temperature magnetoresistance (MR) decreases, whereas low-temperature MR increases and reaches 42% at 150 K and x=0.1. However, for the LSMO/BaM composites, magnetization and ferromagneticparamagnetic transition temperature (To) decrease firstly as x〈5%, and then increase as x〉5%. The resistivity of the composites increases by five orders of magnitude at x=1% and is out of measured range at x=5%. High magnetic field has little effect on the resistivity and magnetoresistance originate from the pinning effect of BaM for the composites with x〉5%, which may grains.展开更多
BACKGROUND Acute gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality.Transcatheter embolization with endovascular coils under digital subtraction angiography guidanc...BACKGROUND Acute gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality.Transcatheter embolization with endovascular coils under digital subtraction angiography guidance is a common and effective method for the treatment of GIB with high technical success rates.Duodenal ulcers caused by coils wiggled from the branch of the gastroduodenal artery,which is a rare complication,have not previously been reported in a patient with right intrathoracic stomach.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old man had undergone thoracoscopy-assisted radical resection of esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal anastomosis 3 years ago,resulting in right intrathoracic stomach.He was admitted to the hospital 15 mo ago for dizziness and suffered acute GIB during his stay.Interventional surgery was urgently performed to embolize the branch of the gastroduodenal artery with endovascular coils.After 15 mo,the patient was re-admitted with a chief complaint of melena for 2 d,esophagogastroduodenoscopy and abdominal computed tomography revealed that some endovascular coils had migrated into the duodenal bulb,leading to a deep ulcer.Bleeding was controlled after conservative treatment.Seven months later,duodenal balloon dilatation was performed to relieve the stenosis after the removal of a few coils,and the patient was safely discharged with only one coil retained in the duodenum due to difficulties in complete removal and risk of bleeding.Mild melena recurred once during the long-term follow-up.CONCLUSION Although rare,coil wiggle after interventional therapy requires careful attention,effective precautionary measures,and more secure alternative treatment methods.展开更多
We report the tip-induced superconductivity on the topological semimetal NbSb_(2), similar to the observation on TaAs_(2) and NbAs_(2). Belonging to the same family of MPn_(2), all these materials possess similar band...We report the tip-induced superconductivity on the topological semimetal NbSb_(2), similar to the observation on TaAs_(2) and NbAs_(2). Belonging to the same family of MPn_(2), all these materials possess similar band structures, indicating that the tip-induced superconductivity may be closely related to their topological nature and share a common mechanism. Further analysis suggests that a bulk band should play the dominant role in such local superconductivity most likely through interface coupling. In addition, the compatibility between the induced superconductivity and tips’ ferromagnetism gives an evidence for its unconventional nature. These results provide further clues to elucidate the mechanism of the tip-induced superconductivity observed in topological materials.展开更多
基金supported by MRC,UK (MC_PC_17171)Royal Society,UK (RP202G0230)+8 种基金BHF,UK (AA/18/3/34220)Hope Foundation for Cancer Research,UK (RM60G0680)GCRF,UK (P202PF11)Sino-UK Industrial Fund,UK (RP202G0289)LIAS,UK (P202ED10,P202RE969)Data Science Enhancement Fund,UK (P202RE237)Fight for Sight,UK (24NN201)Sino-UK Education Fund,UK (OP202006)BBSRC,UK (RM32G0178B8).
文摘Aim:This study aims to establish an artificial intelligence model,ThyroidNet,to diagnose thyroid nodules using deep learning techniques accurately.Methods:A novel method,ThyroidNet,is introduced and evaluated based on deep learning for the localization and classification of thyroid nodules.First,we propose the multitask TransUnet,which combines the TransUnet encoder and decoder with multitask learning.Second,we propose the DualLoss function,tailored to the thyroid nodule localization and classification tasks.It balances the learning of the localization and classification tasks to help improve the model’s generalization ability.Third,we introduce strategies for augmenting the data.Finally,we submit a novel deep learning model,ThyroidNet,to accurately detect thyroid nodules.Results:ThyroidNet was evaluated on private datasets and was comparable to other existing methods,including U-Net and TransUnet.Experimental results show that ThyroidNet outperformed these methods in localizing and classifying thyroid nodules.It achieved improved accuracy of 3.9%and 1.5%,respectively.Conclusion:ThyroidNet significantly improves the clinical diagnosis of thyroid nodules and supports medical image analysis tasks.Future research directions include optimization of the model structure,expansion of the dataset size,reduction of computational complexity and memory requirements,and exploration of additional applications of ThyroidNet in medical image analysis.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant Nos.2023YFA1406500 and 2019YFA0308602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12104011,12274388,12074425,52102333,12104010,12204004,and 11874422)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province (Grant Nos.2108085QA22 and 2108085MA16)。
文摘We report the magnetotransport and thermal properties of RuAs_(2) single crystal.RuAs_(2) exhibits semiconductor behavior and localization effect.The crossover from normal state to diffusive transport in the weak localization(WL)state and then to variable range hopping(VRH)transport in the strong localization state has been observed.The transitions can be reflected in the measurement of resistivity and Seebeck coefficient.Negative magnetoresistance(NMR)emerges with the appearance of localization effect and is gradually suppressed in high magnetic field.The temperature dependent phase coherence length extracted from the fittings of NMR also indicates the transition from WL to VRH.The measurement of Hall effect reveals an anomaly of temperature dependent carrier concentration caused by localization effect.Our findings show that RuAs_(2) is a suitable platform to study the localized state.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2022YFA1403800,2018YFA0305700,and 2019YFA0308602)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant Nos.QYZDB-SSW-SLH043,XDB33000000,and XDB28000000)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.U22A600018,U1832202,12074425,11874422,11925408,11921004,and 12188101)the Informatization Plan of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.CAS-WX2021SF-0102)the Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility (SECUF)。
文摘One of the greatest triumph of condensed matter physics in the past ten years is the classification of materials by the principle of topology.The existence of topological protected dissipationless surface state makes topological insulators great potential for applications and hotly studied.However,compared with the prosperity of strong topological insulators,theoretical predicted candidate materials and experimental confirmation of weak topological insulators(WTIs) are both extremely rare.By combining systematic first-principles calculation and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy measurements,we have studied the electronic structure of the dark surface of the WTI candidate Zintl Ba_(3)Cd_(2)Sb_(4)and another related material Ba_(3)Cd_(2)As_(4).The existence of two Dirac surface states on specific side surfaces predicted by theoretical calculations and the observed two band inversions in the Brillouin zone give strong evidence to prove that the Ba_(3)Cd_(2)Sb_(4)is a WTI.The spectroscopic characterization of this Zintl Ba_(3)Cd_(2)N_(4)(N = As and Sb) family materials will facilitate applications of their novel topological properties.
基金Project(2013AA031301)supported by National High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(51104016)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(BM2014006)supported by Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Clad Materials,China
基金supported by the Joint Research Program of Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Xiangtan)of China(2016JJ5030)Hunan 2011 Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Engineering&Technology with Environmental Benignity and Effective Resource Utilization and General project of Hunan Provincial Education Department(17C1526)+1 种基金PhD Startup Foundation of Xiangtan University(17QDZ05)Xiangtan University undergraduate innovative experiment program(2017XJ067)~~
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFA0901500)National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21606127,Grant No.21706126)Jiangsu synergetic innovation center for advanced bio-manufacture(Grant No.XTB1802,Grant No.XTE1844).
文摘Bio-based diamines are considered to be a promising alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based diamines,the important platform chemical for the synthesis of polymer materials.In this review,the current status of the art of the synthesis of aliphatic and aromatic diamines from renewable biomass are considered.In the case of aliphatic diamines,we describe strategies for biologically producing diamines with different carbon numbers including 1,3-diaminopropane,1,4-butanediamine,1,5-pentanediamine,1,6-diaminohexane,1,8-diaminooctane,1,10-diaminodecane,and 1,12-diaminododecane.In addition,aromatic diamines produced from various kinds of renewable biomass,including lignin,cashew nut shell,and terpenoids,are reviewed here.Furthermore,the application of typical diamines in synthesis of polyurethane and polyamide are also reviewed.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(41210004,41603018,41673124 and2013CB956401)ministry of water resources of People’s Republic of China(201401050)
文摘Rare earth elements(REEs) can record geologic and geochemical processes. We studied two granitic regolith profiles from different climatic zones in eastern Tibetan Plateau and found that(1)∑ RREEs ranged from119.65 to 275.33 mg/kg in profile ND and5.11–474.55 mg/kg in profile GTC, with average values of205.79 and 161 mg/kg, respectively. ∑RREEs was higher in accumulation horizon and semi-regolith;(2) Influenced by climate, the fractionation of light and heavy REEs(LREEs and HREEs) varied during weathering. The ratio of LREEs/HREEs in pedosphere was higher than semi-regolith in tropical profile;(3) A negative Eu anomaly in both profiles was the result of bedrock weathering. A positive Ce anomaly was observed in all layers of profile ND, and only in the upper 100 cm of profile GTC. This indicates that redox conditions along the regolith profile varied considerably with climate.(4) Normalized by chondrite,LREEs accumulated much more than HREEs; REE distribution curves were right-leaning with a V-type Eu anomaly in both profiles.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51972182 and 61971252)the Shandong Provincial Science Foundation (ZR2019BF008 and ZR2017JL021)+1 种基金the Youth Innovation Team Project of Shandong Provincial Education Department (2020KJN015)the “Distinguished Taishan Scholar” project。
文摘Transition metal sulfides(TMSs) are promising candidates for replacing graphite anode in LIBs. However,the low conductivity and structural collapse caused by the large volume change during lithium insertion and extraction greatly limit its application. Herein, we report a unique design of a two-dimensional(2 D) sandwich structure of N-doped carbon@Co9 S8@graphene(N–C@Co9 S8@G) with multilayer structure. Electrochemical tests reveal that the N–C@Co9 S8@G nanosheets possess a high reversible capacity(1009 mAhg^(-1) at 0.1 Ag^(-1)), and excellent rate capability(422mAhg^(-1) at 10 Ag^(-1)) and long cycle life(853 m Ahg^(-1) at 1Ag^(-1) for 500 cycles). Experimental studies reveal that capacitive storage contributes to the high reversible capacity. The lithium storage kinetics are studied by Galvanostatic intermittent titration technique(GITT) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS). Meanwhile, the potential of N–C@Co9 S8@G anode in a full cell using Li Co O2 as the cathode is also demonstrated, exhibiting a high reversible capacity of 300mAhg^(-1) cycles at 0.1Ag^(-1). The strategy proposed in this work paves the way to engineering high performance anodes in LIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51661020,11504149,and 11364024)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2014M560371)the Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists of Lanzhou University of Technology,China(Grant No.J201304)
文摘By coupling the phase field model with the continuity equation of incompressible fluid, Navier–Stokes equation,electric field equation, and other governing equations, a multi-field coupling model for multi-bubble coalescence in a viscous fluids is established. The phase field method is used to capture the two-phase interface. The motion and coalescence of a pair of coaxial bubbles under an external uniform electric field and the effects of different electric field strengths on the interaction and coalescence of rising bubbles are studied. The results show that the uniform electric field accelerates the collision and coalescence process of double bubbles in the fluid, and increases the rising velocity of the coalesced bubble.The electric field with an intensity of E = 2 kV/mm is reduced about 2 times compared with that without electric field in coalescence time. When the electric field strength is strong(E ≥ 1 kV/mm), the coalesced bubble will rupture before it rises to the top of the calculation area, and the time of the bubble rupturing also decreases with the increase of the electric field strength. The phase field method is compared with the simulation results of Lattice Boltzmann Method(LBM), and the shape of bubble obtained by the two methods is in good agreement, which verifies the correctness of the calculation model.
文摘Effects of soft-magnetic MnZn ferrite (Mn0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, MZF) and hard-magnetic Ba ferrite (BaO.6Fe2O3, BaM) on the structure and magnetic transport properties of [La2/3Srl/3MnO3] (LSMO)/(x) [ferrites] (ferrites=MZF, BaM) composites have been investigated. It was found that the inclusion of MZF phase reduces magnetization and ferromagnetic-paramagnetic transition temperature (To) of the composites. With increasing the content of the dopants, the high-temperature magnetoresistance (MR) decreases, whereas low-temperature MR increases and reaches 42% at 150 K and x=0.1. However, for the LSMO/BaM composites, magnetization and ferromagneticparamagnetic transition temperature (To) decrease firstly as x〈5%, and then increase as x〉5%. The resistivity of the composites increases by five orders of magnitude at x=1% and is out of measured range at x=5%. High magnetic field has little effect on the resistivity and magnetoresistance originate from the pinning effect of BaM for the composites with x〉5%, which may grains.
文摘BACKGROUND Acute gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality.Transcatheter embolization with endovascular coils under digital subtraction angiography guidance is a common and effective method for the treatment of GIB with high technical success rates.Duodenal ulcers caused by coils wiggled from the branch of the gastroduodenal artery,which is a rare complication,have not previously been reported in a patient with right intrathoracic stomach.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old man had undergone thoracoscopy-assisted radical resection of esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal anastomosis 3 years ago,resulting in right intrathoracic stomach.He was admitted to the hospital 15 mo ago for dizziness and suffered acute GIB during his stay.Interventional surgery was urgently performed to embolize the branch of the gastroduodenal artery with endovascular coils.After 15 mo,the patient was re-admitted with a chief complaint of melena for 2 d,esophagogastroduodenoscopy and abdominal computed tomography revealed that some endovascular coils had migrated into the duodenal bulb,leading to a deep ulcer.Bleeding was controlled after conservative treatment.Seven months later,duodenal balloon dilatation was performed to relieve the stenosis after the removal of a few coils,and the patient was safely discharged with only one coil retained in the duodenum due to difficulties in complete removal and risk of bleeding.Mild melena recurred once during the long-term follow-up.CONCLUSION Although rare,coil wiggle after interventional therapy requires careful attention,effective precautionary measures,and more secure alternative treatment methods.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2017YFA0302904,2017YFA0303201,2018YFA0305602,and 2016YFA0300604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.12074002,11574372,11674331,11804379,and 11874417)+4 种基金the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2015CB921303)the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grants Nos.XDB07020300,XDB07020100,and XDB33030100)the Collaborative Innovation Program of Hefei Science Center,the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2020HSCCIP002)CASHIPS Director’s Fund,China(Grant No.BJPY2019B03)the Recruitment Program for Leading Talent Team of Anhui Province,China(2019-16)。
文摘We report the tip-induced superconductivity on the topological semimetal NbSb_(2), similar to the observation on TaAs_(2) and NbAs_(2). Belonging to the same family of MPn_(2), all these materials possess similar band structures, indicating that the tip-induced superconductivity may be closely related to their topological nature and share a common mechanism. Further analysis suggests that a bulk band should play the dominant role in such local superconductivity most likely through interface coupling. In addition, the compatibility between the induced superconductivity and tips’ ferromagnetism gives an evidence for its unconventional nature. These results provide further clues to elucidate the mechanism of the tip-induced superconductivity observed in topological materials.