高效光热催化废旧聚酯塑料升级回收

太阳能是一种绿色、清洁的能源.将可再生太阳能转化为热能驱动聚酯醇解反应,即发展光热催化聚酯醇解方法,实现废弃塑料转化为高纯度、高附加值单体,有望解决传统热催化体系效率低、能耗高的问题,实现废弃塑料的高效增值回收利用.一方面,光热催化体系可满足传统热催化所需的反应温度,同时光热催化过程中存在的局域热效应,可进一步提升聚酯回收的催化活性,保障聚酯的高效醇解.另一方面,利用太阳能驱动光热催化聚酯醇解反应,不仅降低能耗,减少CO_(2)排放,还可以充分利用清洁能源,实现太阳能到化学能的高效转化.然而,催化剂的光热转化效率低、局域热效应弱以及催化活性低是限制其发展的挑战问题.本文采用模板法合成了ZIF-8纳米粒子,在ZIF-8表面包覆一层SiO_(2),经高温处理后得到一体化光热催化剂.内部碳材料在吸收太阳光后产生热能,而外层SiO_(2)可以阻止内部热的辐射损失,从而提高局域温度.此外,SiO_(2)包覆层可以抑制c-ZIF-8在高温热解过程中的聚集,使催化剂在催化反应过程中具有更好的分散性.优化后的光热催化剂(c-ZIF-8@25SiO_(2))在0.78 Wcm-2模拟太阳光照射30 min下的PET转化率为84.97%,是热催化反应性能的3.4倍.当反应时间延长至45 min时,PET转化率达到100%.动力学分析表明,光热催化PET醇解的活化能为59.35 k Jmol-1,低于大多文献报道值(通常>70 k J mol-1),更重要的是,其活化能也与热催化PET醇解的活化能(61.04 k Jmol-1)相近反应.上述结果表明,c-ZIF-8@25SiO_(2)纳米颗粒光热催化PET醇解和热催化PET醇解的反应路径可能是相同的,因此排除了光化学活化在光热催化中的贡献.此外,这种SiO_(2)包覆层也使内部催化剂具有较高的稳定性,其中PET转化率和对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯产率在5次循环后分别保持在初始值的98%和95%.在室外太阳光照射下进行PET醇解实验以及从混合塑料中选择性回收PET,进一步证明了c-ZIF-8@25SiO_(2)在光热催化PET醇解方面具有较好的用前景.技术经济分析表明,每回收1万吨PET,选择光热催化可节电6390000 k W·h,减少3089.59吨CO_(2)排放.综上,本文策略为增强光热催化中的局部加热效应提供了一种普适性方法,为构筑高效塑料回收提供理论指导及实验参考.

Trace Amounts of Triple-Functional Additives Enable Reversible Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries from a Comprehensive Perspective

Although their cost-effectiveness and intrinsic safety,aqueous zinc-ion batteries suffer from notorious side reactions including hydrogen evolution reaction,Zn corrosion and passivation,and Zn dendrite formation on the anode.Despite numerous strategies to alleviate these side reactions have been demonstrated,they can only provide limited performance improvement from a single aspect.Herein,a triple-functional additive with trace amounts,ammonium hydroxide,was demonstrated to comprehensively protect zinc anodes.The results show that the shift of electrolyte pH from 4.1 to 5.2 lowers the HER potential and encourages the in situ formation of a uniform ZHS-based solid electrolyte interphase on Zn anodes.Moreover,cationic NH^(4+)can preferentially adsorb on the Zn anode surface to shield the“tip effect”and homogenize the electric field.Benefitting from this comprehensive protection,dendrite-free Zn deposition and highly reversible Zn plating/stripping behaviors were realized.Besides,improved electrochemical performances can also be achieved in Zn//MnO_(2)full cells by taking the advantages of this triple-functional additive.This work provides a new strategy for stabilizing Zn anodes from a comprehensive perspective.

Synthesis and kinetics of 2,5-dicyanofuran in the presence of hydroxylamine ionic liquid salts

2,5-Dicyanofuran(DCF)is an important biomass-derived platform compound primarily used to prepare bio-based adiponitrile,which is the key precursor for the synthesis of nylon 66 and 1,6-hexanediisocyanate(HDI).In this study,one-pot,green and safe synthesis of DCF from 2,5-diformylfuran(DFF)and hydroxylamine ionic liquid salts was proposed.Eco-friendly hydroxylamine ionic liquid salts were used as the nitrogen source.Ionic liquid exhibited three-fold function of cosolvent,catalysis and phase separation.The conversion of DFF and yield of DCF reached 100%under the following optimum reaction conditions:temperature of 120℃ for 70 min,volume ratio of paraxylene:[HSO_(3)-b-Py]
HSO4 of 2:1,and molar ratio of DFF:(NH_(2)OH)_(2)
[HSO_(3)-b-Py]
HSO4 of 1:1.5.The reaction mechanism for the synthesis of DCF was proposed,and the kinetic model was established.The reaction order with respect to DFF and intermediate product 2,5-diformylfuran dioxime(DFFD)was 1.06 and 0.16,and the reaction activation energy was 64.07 kJ·mol^(-1) and 59.37 kJ·mol^(-1) respectively.After the reaction,the ionic liquid was easy to separate,recover and recycle.

Overexpression of blueberry FLOWERING LOCUS T is associated with changes in the expression of phytohormone-related genes in blueberry plants

Flowering locus T(FT)is a primary integrator in the regulation of plant flowering.Overexpressing a blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum L.)FT gene(VcFT)(herein VcFT-OX)resulted in early flowering and dwarfing in‘Aurora’plants(herein‘VcFT-Aurora’).In this study,we found that VcFT-OX reduced shoot regeneration from leaf explants.To investigate the potential roles of the phytohormone pathway genes associated with VcFT-OX,differentially expressed(DE)genes in leaf tissues of‘VcFT-Aurora’plants were annotated and analyzed using non-transgenic‘Aurora’plants as a control.Three DE floral genes,including the blueberry SUPPRESSOR of Overexpression of constans 1(VcSOC1)(gibberellin related),Abscisic acid responsive elements-binding factor 2(VcABF2)and protein related to ABI3/VP1(VcABI3/VP1)(ethylene-related),are present under both the phytohormone-responsive and the dwarfing-related Gene Ontology terms.The gene networks of the DE genes overall showed the molecular basis of the multifunctional aspects of VcFT overexpression beyond flowering promotion and suggested that phytohormone changes could be signaling molecules with important roles in the phenotypic changes driven by VcFT-OX.

Modeling of the height–diameter relationship using an allometric equation model:a case study of stands of Phyllostachys edulis

Understanding the relationship between tree height （H） and diameter at breast height （D） is vital to forest design, monitoring and biomass estimation. We developed an allometric equation model and tested its applicability for unevenly aged stands of moso bamboo forest at a regional scale. Field data were collected for 21 plots. Based on these data, we identified two strong power relationships： a corre- lation between the mean bamboo height （Hm） and the upper mean H （Hu）, and a correlation between the mean D （Din） and the upper mean D （Du）. Simulation results derived from the aUometric equation model were in good agreement with observed culms derived from the field data for the 21 stands, with a root-mean-square error and relative root-mean-square error of 1.40 m and 13.41%, respectively. These results demonstrate that the allometric equation model had a strong predictive power in the unevenly aged stands at a regional scale. In addition, the estimated average height-diameter （H-D） model for South Anhui Province was used to predict H for the same type of bamboo in Hunan Province based on the measured D, and the results were highly similar. The allometric equation model has multiple uses at the regional scale, including the evaluation of the variation in the H- D relationship among regions. The model describes the average H-D relationship without considering the effects caused by variation in site conditions, tree density and other factors.

Electromagnetic scattering of charged particles in a strong wind-blown sand electric field

Some field experimental results have shown that the moving sands or dust aerosols in nature are usually electrified,and those charged particles also produce a strong electric field in air, which is named as wind-blown sand electric field.Some scholars have pointed out that the net charge on the particle significantly enhances its electromagnetic(EM) extinction properties, but up to now, there is no conclusive research on the effect of the environmental electric field. Based on the extended Mie theory, the effect of the electric field in a sandstorm on the EM attenuation properties of the charged larger dust particle is studied. The numerical results indicate that the environmental electric field also has a great influence on the particle's optical properties, and the stronger the electric field, the bigger the effect. In addition, the charged angle, the charge density, and the particle radius all have a specific impact on the charged particle's optical properties.

Chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation of the native Chinese wild blueberry Vaccinium bracteatum

Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb.,an important native Chinese wild blueberry species,is widely used as a rootstock and in blueberry cultivar breeding,as well as in traditional medicine and local food.We report here the genome sequence of V.bracteatum using a combination of Oxford Nanopore Technologies long-read and Illumina HiSeq short-read sequencing technologies to obtain 65.30 Gb of clean data,achieving 114.60-fold genome coverage.The assembled genome has a total sequence length of 569.81 Mb and consists of 36,756 predicted genes.Repetitive DNA sequences represent 57.78%of the genome sequence.Comparative genomic analysis revealed that a total of 336 gene families had expanded and that 298 candidate genes had undergone positive selection during evolution in V.bracteatum.The divergence of V.bracteatum from the related Rhododendron williamsianum and Rhododendron delavayi occurred~13−85 million years ago.The genome sequence of V.bracteatum allowed us to identify some important genes associated with traits involved in fruit development,such as flavonoid biosynthesis,sugar and acid metabolism,MYB transcription factor gene expression,and hormone regulation.The differential expression patterns of genes encoding flavonoid biosynthesis enzymes and MYB transcription factors might explain the high flavonoid content of V.bracteatum.This chromosome-level genome assembly provides reference sequences for the identification and characterization of genes important in the improvement of blueberry and related research.

From bibliometric analysis: 3D printing design strategies and battery applications with a focus on zinc‐ion batteries

Three‐dimensional(3D)printing has the potential to revolutionize the way energy storage devices are designed and manufactured.In this paper,we explore the use of 3D printing in the design and production of energy storage devices,especially zinc‐ion batteries(ZIBs)and examine its potential advantages over traditional manufacturing methods.3D printing could significantly improve the customization of ZIBs,making it a promising strategy for the future of energy storage.In particular,3D printing allows for the creation of complex,customized geometries,and designs that can optimize the energy density,power density,and overall performance of batteries.Simultaneously,we discuss and compare the impact of 3D printing design strategies based on different configurations of film,interdigitation,and framework on energy storage devices with a focus on ZIBs.Additionally,3D printing enables the rapid prototyping and production of batteries,reducing leading times and costs compared with traditional manufacturing methods.However,there are also challenges and limitations to consider,such as the need for further development of suitable 3D printing materials and processes for energy storage applications.

Interface-induced polymerization strategy for constructing titanium dioxide embedded carbon porous framework with enhanced chemical immobilization towards lithium polysulfides

The shuttle effect induced by soluble lithium polysulfides(LiPSs)is known as one of the crucial issues that limit the practical applications of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries.Herein,a titanium dioxide nanoparticle embedded in nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanofiber(TiO_(2)@NCNF)composite is constructed via an interface-induced polymerization strategy to serve as an ideal sulfur host.Under the protection of the nanofiber walls,the uniformly dispersed TiO_(2) nanocrystalline can act as capturing centers to constantly immobilize LiPSs towards durable sulfur chemistry.Besides,the mesoporous microstructure in the fibrous framework endows the TiO_(2)@NCNF host with strong physical reservation for sulfur and LiPSs,sufficient pathways for electron/ion transfer,and excellent endurance for volume change.As expected,the sulfur-loaded TiO_(2)@NCNF composite electrode presents a fabulous rate performance and long cycle lifespan(capacity fading rate of 0.062%per cycle over 500 cycles)at 2.0 C.Furthermore,the assembled Li-S batteries harvest superb areal capacity and cycling stability even under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions.

From lab to market:a review of commercialization and advances for binders in lithium-,zinc-,sodium-ion batteries

The paper discusses the progress and commercialization of binders for energy storage applications,such as batteries.It explains the role of binders in holding together active materials and current collectors,and highlights the challenges associated with conventional organic solvents in binders.The potential of aqueous binders is introduced as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.The advantages and limitations of different types of binders are discussed,and the importance of binder selection for optimal battery performance is emphasized.The current state of commercialization of binders is reviewed,and the need for collaboration between researchers,manufacturers,and policymakers to develop and promote environmentally friendly and cost-effective binders is emphasized.The paper concludes by outlining future directions for research and development to further improve the performance and commercialization of binders,while addressing limitations such as lack of standardization,high cost,and long-term stability and reliability.

Engineering CeO_(2)/CuO heterostructure anchored on upconversion nanoparticles with boosting ROS generation-primed apoptosisferroptosis for cancer dynamic therapy

Highly toxic reactive oxygen species(ROS)induced apoptosis and ferroptosis have been considered as significant cell death pathways for cancer therapy.However,insufficient amount of intracellular ROS extremely restricts the therapeutic effect.Toward this,we report a rationally designed nanocomposite(mUCC)with enhanced ROS generation ability,inducing the combination of apoptosis and ferroptosis through synergistic photodynamic therapy(PDT)and chemodynamic therapy(CDT).Under 808 nm near-infrared(NIR)light irradiation,photocatalytic reaction is triggered starting from the separation of electron-hole pairs on the surface of heterojunction(CeO_(2)/CuO),realizing improved ROS production.Simultaneously,mUCC served as Fenton-like agent exhibits considerable ability to generate highly toxic·OH under tumor microenvironment(TME).The boosted accumulation of ROS disrupts the redox balance within tumor cells and results in the integration of apoptosis and ferroptosis.In addition,mUCC shows satisfactory tumor targeting property benefiting from the cancer cell membrane functionalization under the guidance of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)and NIR fluorescence imaging.The intelligent mUCC with good biocompatibility and excellent antitumor response achieves efficient tumor elimination under synergistic PDT and CDT.This work offers an elective approach for further development of ROS-based therapeutic nanoplatform in cancer therapy.

Role of melatonin receptor 1B gene polymorphism and its effect on the regulation of glucose transport in gestational diabetes mellitus

Melatonin receptor 1B(MT2,encoded by the MTNR1B gene),a high-affinity receptor for melatonin,is associated with glucose homeostasis including glucose uptake and transport.The rs10830963 variant in the MTNR1B gene is linked to glucose metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM);however,the relationship between MT2-mediated melatonin signaling and a high birth weight of GDM infants from maternal glucose abnormality remains poorly understood.This article aims to investigate the relationship between rs10830963 variants and GDM development,as well as the effects of MT2 receptor on glucose uptake and transport in trophoblasts.TaqMan-MGB(minor groove binder)probe quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction(qPCR)assays were used for rs10930963 genotyping.MT2 expression in the placenta of GDM and normal pregnant women was detected by immunofluorescence,western blot,and qPCR.The relationship between MT2 and glucose transporters(GLUTs)or peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ(PPARγ)was established by western blot,and glucose consumption of trophoblasts was measured by a glucose assay kit.The results showed that the genotype and allele frequencies of rs10830963 were significantly different between GDM and normal pregnant women(P<0.05).The fasting,1-h and 2-h plasma glucose levels of G-allele carriers were significantly higher than those of C-allele carriers(P<0.05).Besides,the protein and messenger RNA(mRNA)expression of MT2 in the placenta of GDM was significantly higher than that of normal pregnant women(P<0.05).Melatonin could stimulate glucose uptake and GLUT4 and PPARγprotein expression in trophoblasts,which could be attenuated by MT2 receptor knockdown.In conclusion,the rs10830963 variant was associated with an increased risk of GDM.The MT2 receptor is essential for melatonin to raise glucose uptake and transport,which may be mediated by PPARγ.

Integrated circulating tumor DNA and T cell repertoire predict radiotherapeutic response and outcome in non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastasis

Dear editor,The scarcity of routinemetastatic biopsies or resection limits the finding of biomarkers of diagnosis and prognosis in patients with brain metastases.Derived from necrosis,apoptosis,and secretion of tumor cells,circulating tumor DNA(ctDNA)is widely distributed in various body fluids,including peripheral blood and cerebrospinal fluid(CSF),as an alternative biomarker for tumor-associated analysis[1].Fortunately,genomic alterations of blood ctDNA and CSF ctDNA have been proven as prognostic markers in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)patients with brain metastasis[2,3].

天枢超声中药透入治疗阿片类所致肝郁脾虚型便秘的临床观察

Objectives:To observe the clinical effect on opioid-induced constipation of liver stagnation and spleen deficiency treated with the ultrasonic penetration of the No.1 constipation herbal formula at Tiānshū(天枢ST25).Methods:A total of 126 patients that were in compliance with the inclusion criteria were randomized into an acupoint group(41 cases),a Chinese medication group(42 cases)and a western medication group(43 cases).In the acupoint group,the ultrasonic penetration of the No.1 constipation herbal formula at bilateral Tiānshū(天枢ST25)were given.In the Chinese herbal medication group,the No.1 constipation herbal formula was prescribed for oral administration.In the western medication group,polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder was prescribed for oral administration.The treatment was given once a day,for 14 days totally.Before and after treatment,the constipation symptom score,the score of the patient assessment of constipation quality of life(PAC-QOL),the situation of nitric oxide synthetase(NOS)in serum were observed in each group.The safety indicators in the observation included diarrhea,allergic reaction,liver dysfunction,skin lesions,etc.Results:A total of 122 cases accomplished the trial.The total effective rate was 82.5%in the acupoint group,80.48%in the Chinese medication group and 78.04%in the western medication group.The constipation symptoms were all relieved in the three groups,indicating the statistical significance as compared with those before treatment(P<0.01,P<0.05).In the acupoint group and the western medication group,the improvements in the three symptom items,i.e.distention or scurrying pain in the chest,hypochondriac region or the bilateral sides of the abdomen,depression or irritability and poor appetite,were better than the western medication group(P<0.01,P<0.05).The improvements in all of the symptoms in the acupoint group were better than the Chinese medication group(all P<0.05).The PACQOL score was improved in each group after treatment and it was different significantly in statistics as compared with that before treatment in each group.After treatment,the improvement of PAC-QOL score in the acupoint group and the Chinese medication group was better than that in the western medication group(both P<0.05),and the improvement in the acupoint group was better than the Chinese medication group(P<0.05).As to serum NOS,after treatment,it was different significantly as compared with that before treatment in each group(all P<0.05),the improvement in the acupoint group was better than that of either the Chinese medication group or the western medication group,indicating the statistical significance(both P<0.05).The incidence of adverse reaction in the acupoint group was less and different significantly as compared with the western medication group(P<0.01),and it was different statistically as compared with the Chinese medication group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The ultrasonic penetration of the No.l constipation herbal formula at Tiānshū(天枢ST25)is effective on opioid-induced constipation of liver stagnation and spleen deficiency.This therapy achieves the significant therapeutic effect and presents the good compliance in treatment.Hence,it deserves to be further promoted in clinical application.

Nanocomposites based on lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles:diverse designs and applications

Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)have aroused extraordinary interest due to the unique physical and chemical properties.Combining UCNPs with other functional materials to construct nanocomposites and achieve synergistic effect abound recently,and the resulting nanocomposites have shown great potentials in various fields based on the specific design and components.This review presents a summary of diverse designs and synthesis strategies of UCNPs-based nanocomposites,including self-assembly,in-situ growth and epitaxial growth,as well as the emerging applications in bioimaging,cancer treatments,anti-counterfeiting,and photocatalytic fields.We then discuss the challenges,opportunities,and development tendency for developing UCNPs-based nanocomposites.

Oxygen-assisted direct growth of large-domain and high-quality graphene on glass targeting advanced optical filter applications

Growing high quality graphene films directly on glass by chemical vapor deposition(CVD)meets a growing demand for constructing high-performance electronic and optoelectronic devices.However,the graphene synthesized by prevailing methodologies is normally of polycrystalline nature with high nucleation density and limited domain size,which significantly handicaps its overall properties and device performances.Herein,we report an oxygen-assisted CVD strategy to allow the direct synthesis of 6-inch-scale graphene glass harvesting markedly increased graphene domain size(from 0.2 to 1.8μm).Significantly,as-produced graphene glass attains record high electrical conductivity(realizing a sheet resistance of 900Ω·sq^(-1)at a visible-light transmittance of 92%)amongst the state-of-the-art counterparts,readily serving as transparent electrodes for fabricating high-performance optical filter devices.This work might open a new avenue for the scalable production and application of emerging graphene glass materials with high quality and low cost.

Batch synthesis of transfer-free graphene with wafer-scale uniformity

Scalable synthesis of transfer-free graphene over insulators offers exciting opportunity for next-generation electronics and optoelectronics.However,rational design of synthetic protocols to harvest wafer-scale production of directly grown graphene still remains a daunting challenge.Herein we explore a batch synthesis of large-area graphene with wafer-scale uniformity by virtue of direct chemical vapor deposition(CVD)on quartz.Such a controllable CVD approach allows to synthesize 30 pieces of 4-inch graphene wafers in one batch,affording a low fluctuation of optical and electrical properties.Computational fluid dynamics simulations reveal the mechanism of uniform growth,indicating thermal field and confined flow field play leading roles in attaining the batch uniformity.The resulting wafer-scale graphene enables the direct utilization as key components in optical elements.Our method is applicable to other types of insulating substrates(e.g.,sapphire,SiO2/Si,Si3N4),which may open a new avenue for direct manufacture of graphene wafers in an economic fashion.

The ketogenic diet for paediatric patients with super-refractory status epilepticus in febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome

Objective:To investigate the effect and safety of ketogenic diet(KD)for the treatment of paediatric patients with super-refractory status epilepticus(SRSE)in febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome(FIRES).Method:From January 1,2015 to October 31,2017,ten critically ill paediatric patients with SRSE in FIRES were included in this study and treated with KD.The treatment effects of KD were evaluated by using continuous encephalography(CEEG)and amplitude-integrated electro-encephalography(aEEG).Results:All 10 patients fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of SRSE in FIRES and achieved ketosis within 24–72 h following the administration of KD.CEEG and aEEG were monitored for several weeks to assess the efficacy of KD on status epilepticus(SE).SE was contained in 8 patients within 2 to 19 days after initiation of KD,and KD was discontinued in the other 2 patients.One of the 10 patients demonstrated severe adverse effects.Conclusion:KD may be an alternative and safe treatment option in critical paediatric patients with SRSE in FIRES.

Functionalized TiO_2@ZrO_2@Y_2O_3:Eu^(3+) core-multishell microspheres and their photoluminescence properties

TiO2@ZrO2@Y2O3 ：Eu3＋ composite particles with a core-multishell structure were synthesized through the combination of a layer-by-layer （LBL） self-assembly method and a sol-gel process. The obtained sam- ples were characterized with scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, and fluorescence spectropho- tometry. The results showed that the composite particles had a core-multishell structure, spherical morphology, and a narrow size distribution. The presence of a ZrO2 layer on the TiO2 core can effec- tively prevent the reaction between the TiO2 core and a Y203 shell; the temperature for the reaction between the TiO2 core and the Y203 shell in the TiO2@ZrO2@Y2O3 ：Eu core-multishell phosphor can be elevated by 300 ℃ compared to that for TiO2@ZrO2：Eu. Upon excitation of the core-multishell particles in the ultraviolet （254 nm）, the Eu3＋ ion in the Y2O3 ：Eu3＋ shell shows its characteristic red emission （611 nm, 5D0→7F2）, and the photoluminescence （PL） intensity of the phosphor with the core-multishell structure was obviously greater than that of the core-shell TiO2@Y2O3 ：Eu phosphor.