Flexible conductive fibers are essential for wearable electronics and smart electronic textiles.However,in complex operating conditions,conductive fibers will inevitably fracture or damage.Herein,we have developed an ...Flexible conductive fibers are essential for wearable electronics and smart electronic textiles.However,in complex operating conditions,conductive fibers will inevitably fracture or damage.Herein,we have developed an elastic conductive self-healable fiber(C-SHF),of which the electrical and mechanical properties can efficiently heal in a wide operating range,including room temperature,underwater,and low temperature.This advantage can be owed to the combination of reversible covalent imine bond and disulfide bond,as well as the instantaneous self-healing ability of liquid metal.The C-SHF,with stretchability,conductivity stability,and universal self-healing properties,can be used as an electrical signal transmission line at high strain and under different operating conditions.Besides,C-SHF was assembled into a double-layer capacitor structure to construct a self-healable sensor,which can effectively respond to pressure as a wearable motion detector.展开更多
AIM:To longitudinally investigate cytokine gene expression and protein levels in Th17 and Treg cells,to observe T-cell phenotypes during hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACHBLF)and to anal...AIM:To longitudinally investigate cytokine gene expression and protein levels in Th17 and Treg cells,to observe T-cell phenotypes during hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACHBLF)and to analyze changes in Th17 and Treg phenotypes during disease progression.METHODS:We measured the expression of seven Th17/Treg differentiation-related genes and serum concentrations of the corresponding cytokines in 18ACHBLF,18 chronic hepatitis B(CHB)disease controls and 10 healthy controls(HCs)by real-time quantitative pCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.peripheral Th17 and Treg cell frequencies were analyzed by flow cytometry.RESULTS:From the onset of ACHBLF,patients presented with a conductive Th17 differentiation cytokine environment accompanied by high Th17 frequency and high serum IL-17 levels,which were sustained throughout the disease course.The Treg-related cytokine IL-2and Foxp3 were also up-regulated from disease onset,and Foxp3 gene expression showed a gradually increasing trend during ACHBLF.The circular phenotype of Treg and Th17 cells showed changes from the onset of ACHGLF.At disease onset,Th17 frequency increased significantly compared with both CHB and HCs,but Treg cell frequency decreased significantly compared with CHB.During the ACHBLF event,Th17 frequency remained higher compared with HCs,but decreased sharply from the peak point to the recovery point;Treg cell frequency increased gradually during the ACHBLF event.Treg and Th17 cell counts correlated with ACHBLF development;in all patients,serum IL-17 levels significantly correlated with patient serum ALT levels.In survivors,Th17 frequency at the onset point and the Treg to Th17 ratio at the peak point correlated with the patient’s model for end stage liver disease(MELD)plus sodium(MELD-Na)score.The Treg to Th17 ratio and the Th17 frequency at onset were significant predictors of patient survival.Low Treg/Th17 cell ratios at the onset predicted poor survival.Survivors exhibited an initial decrease in the circulating Treg/Th17 ratio from the onset to the peak time,and subsequently displayed a continuous increase.CONCLUSION:Treg and Th17 cells showed changes in genes,protein levels and T cell phenotypes during ACHBLF events.An increased Treg/Th17 ratio was associated with the survival of ACHBLF patients.展开更多
Objective:To provide a kinetic model(s) and reveal the mechanism of thymoquinone and Poloxin blocking an emerging anti-cancer target,human Polo-like kinase 1(hPlk1) Polo-box domain(PBD).Methods:The binding kinetics wa...Objective:To provide a kinetic model(s) and reveal the mechanism of thymoquinone and Poloxin blocking an emerging anti-cancer target,human Polo-like kinase 1(hPlk1) Polo-box domain(PBD).Methods:The binding kinetics was determined by using a fluorescence polarization based assay.The putative mechanism was examined with a competition test.Results:Thymoquinone follows a one-step binding with an association rate constant(k1) of 6.635×103 L·mol-1·min-1.Poloxin fit a two-step binding with a dissociation constant(Ki) of 118 μmol/L for the intermediate complex and its isomerization rate(k4) of 0.131 5 min-1 to form an irreversible adduct.No significant dissociation was observed for either ligand up to 13 h.The inhibitors responded insignificantly to the presence of Michael donors as hPlk1-PBD competitors.Conclusion:Thymoquinone and Poloxin are slow-tight ligands to the hPlk1-PBD with kinetic models distinct from each other.Michael addition as the mechanism is excluded.展开更多
To compensate for the shortcomings of the thermal and catalytic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter(DPF),a self-designed packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)reactor for DPF regeneration was developed...To compensate for the shortcomings of the thermal and catalytic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter(DPF),a self-designed packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)reactor for DPF regeneration was developed.The DBD reactor with the main active substance of nonthermal plasma(NTP)as the target parameter was optimized by adjusting the feed gas,packing particles(material or size),and cooling water temperature.Moreover,a set of optimal working parameters(gas source,O_2;packing particles,1.2–1.4 mm ZrO_(2);and cooling water temperature,20℃)was selected to evaluate the effect of different O_(3) concentrations on DPF regeneration.The research results showed that selecting packing particles with high dielectric constant and large particles,as well as reducing the cooling water temperature,with oxygen as the feed gas,contributed to an increase in O_(3) concentration.During DPF regeneration,the following changes were observed:the power of the NTP reactor decreased to lower than 100 W,the O_(3) concentration increased from 15 g m^(-3) to 45 g m^(-3),the CO and CO_2 volume fractions of the particulate matter decomposition products increased,and the peak regeneration temperature increased to 173.4℃.The peak temperature arrival time was 60 min earlier,indicating that the regeneration rate of DPF increased with the increase in O_(3) concentration.However,the O_(3) utilization rate(the amount of carbon deposit removed per unit volume O_(3))initially increased and then decreased;when the O_(3) concentration was set to 25 g m^(-3),the highest O_(3) utilization rate was reached.The packed-bed DBD technology contributed to the increase in the concentration of NTP active substances and the regeneration efficiency of DPF.It provides a theoretical and experimental basis for high-efficiency regeneration of DPF at low temperatures(<200℃).展开更多
Lithium metal is the ultimate anode choice for high energy rechargeable lithium batteries owing to its ultra-high theoretical capacity,however,Li dendrites and low Coulombic efficiency(CE)caused by disordered Li plati...Lithium metal is the ultimate anode choice for high energy rechargeable lithium batteries owing to its ultra-high theoretical capacity,however,Li dendrites and low Coulombic efficiency(CE)caused by disordered Li plating restrict its practical application.Herein,we develop an ultrathin Sn-decorated Cu substrate(Sn@Cu)fabricated by an electroless plating method to induce ordered Li nucleation and growth behavior.The lithiophilic Sn interfacial layer is found to play a critical role to lower the Li nucleation over-potential and promote fast Li-migration kinetics,and the underlying mechanism is revealed using the first principle calculations.Accordingly,a dense dendrite-free and Li deposition with large granular morphology is obtained,which significantly improved the CE and cycling performance of Li‖Sn@Cu half cells symmetric cells.Symmetric cells using the Li-Sn@Cu electrode display a much-prolonged life span(>1200 h)with low overpotential(~18 mV)at a high current density of 1 mA cm^(-2).Moreover,full cells paired with commercial LiFePO_(4) cathode(1.8 mAh cm^(-2))deliver enhanced cycling stability(0.5 C,300 cycles)and excellent rate performance.This work provides a simple and effective way to bring about high efficiency and long lifespan substrates for practical applications.展开更多
Particulate matter(PM)capture tests were carried out on clean diesel particulate filters(DPFs)under different loads(25%,50%,75%and 100%).DPFs were regenerated by a non-thermal plasma(NTP)injection device.Raman spectro...Particulate matter(PM)capture tests were carried out on clean diesel particulate filters(DPFs)under different loads(25%,50%,75%and 100%).DPFs were regenerated by a non-thermal plasma(NTP)injection device.Raman spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to investigate changes in the microstructure and element occurrence state of the sediment in DPF channel before and after regeneration.The order of the PM samples decreased before NTP treatment as the load increased;the amorphous carbon content was high,and the oxidationactivity was higher.After NTP treatment,the carbon atoms at the edge of the microcrystalline structure in the ash-PM samples were oxidized,and the structure was reorganized;in addition,the amorphous carbon content decreased,and the structure was more diversified.Before NTP,the C element of PM samples was the main component,and the content of the O element was relatively low.The C element occurred in the form of C–C,C–OH,and O–C=O functional groups,and O atoms were mainly combined with C–O.After NTP,the content of Na,P,S,Ca,and other inorganic elements in ash-PM samples was prominent because C atoms were removed by NTP active substances.There were two forms of S element occurrence(SO42-and SO32-);the proportion of SO42-was approximately 40%,and the proportion of SO32-was approximately60%.Study of the microstructure and element occurrence of the residues in the DPF channels improved our understanding of the mechanism of the low-temperature regeneration of DPFfrom NTP.展开更多
BACKGROUND Accidental dural puncture(ADP)and subsequent post-dural puncture headache(PDPH)remain common complications of epidural procedures for obstetric anesthesia and analgesia.No clear consensus exists on the best...BACKGROUND Accidental dural puncture(ADP)and subsequent post-dural puncture headache(PDPH)remain common complications of epidural procedures for obstetric anesthesia and analgesia.No clear consensus exists on the best way to prevent PDPH after ADP.CASE SUMMARY We report our findings in twenty parturients who underwent an incorporated strategy of epidural analgesia followed by epidural hydroxyethyl starch(HES)to prevent PDPH after ADP with a 16-gauge Tuohy needle during epidural procedures.ADP with a 16-gauge Tuohy needle occurred in nine parturients undergoing a cesarean section(CS)and in eleven parturients receiving labor analgesia.An epidural catheter was re-sited at the same or adjacent intervertebral space in all patients.After CS,the epidural catheter was used for postoperative pain relief over a 48-h period.After delivery in eleven cases,epidural infusion was maintained for 24 h.Thereafter,15 mL of 6%HES 130/0.4 was administered via the epidural catheter immediately prior to catheter removal.None of the parturients developed PDPH or neurologic deficits over a follow-up period of at least two months to up to one year postpartum.CONCLUSION An incorporated strategy of epidural analgesia followed by epidural hydroxyethyl starch may have great efficacy in preventing PDPH after ADP.展开更多
Achieving low charge overpotentials represents one of the most critical challenges for pursuing highperformance lithium-oxygen(Li-O_(2))batteries.Herein,we propose a strategy to realize low charge overpotentials by co...Achieving low charge overpotentials represents one of the most critical challenges for pursuing highperformance lithium-oxygen(Li-O_(2))batteries.Herein,we propose a strategy to realize low charge overpotentials by confining the growth of lithium peroxide(Li_(2)O_(2))inside mesoporous channels of cathodes(CMK-8).The CMK-8 cathode with tortuous pore structures can extend the diffusion distance of lithium superoxide(LiO_(2))in the mesoporous channels,facilitating the further reduction of LiO_(2) to lithium peroxide(Li_(2)O_(2))inside the pores and preventing them to be diffused out of the pores.Therefore,Li_(2)O_(2) is trapped in the mesoporous channels of CMK-8 cathodes,ensuring a good Li_(2)O_(2)/CMK-8 contact interface.The CMK-8 electrode exhibits a low charge overpotential of 0.43 V and a good cycle life for 72 cycles with a fixed capacity of 500 m Ah g^(-1) at 0.1 A g^(-1).This study proposes a strategy to achieve a low charge overpotential by confining Li_(2)O_(2) growth in the mesoporous channels of cathodes.展开更多
Previous studies have revealed faster detection of snake images in humans and non-human primates(NHPs),suggesting automatic detection of evolutionary fear-relevant stimuli.Furthermore,human studies have indicated that...Previous studies have revealed faster detection of snake images in humans and non-human primates(NHPs),suggesting automatic detection of evolutionary fear-relevant stimuli.Furthermore,human studies have indicated that general fear-relevance rather than evolutionary relevance is more effective at capturing attention.However,the issue remains unclarified in NHPs.Thus,in the present study,we explored the attentional features of laboratory-reared monkeys to evolutionary and general fear-relevant stimuli(e.g.,images of snakes,capturing gloves).Eye-tracking technology was utilized to assess attentional features as it can provide more accurate latency and variables of viewing duration and frequency compared with visual search task(VST)and response latency adopted in previous studies.In addition,those with autism spectrum disorder(ASD)show abnormal attention to threatening stimuli,including snake images.Rett syndrome(RTT)is considered a subcategory of ASD due to the display of autistic features.However,the attentional features of RTT patients or animal models to such stimuli remain unclear.Therefore,we also investigated the issue in MECP2 gene-edited RTT monkeys.The influence of different cognitive loads on attention was further explored by presenting one,two,or four images to increase stimulus complexity.The eye-tracking results revealed no significant differences between RTT and control monkeys,who all presented increased viewing(duration and frequency)of snake images but not of aversive stimuli compared with control images,thus suggesting attentional preference for evolutionary rather than general fear-relevant visual stimuli.Moreover,the preference was only revealed in visual tasks composed of two or four images,suggesting its cognitive-load dependency.展开更多
DEAR EDITOR,Since the epoch-making observations of circadian rhythm in Mimosaceae plants,sleep has been investigated for centuries(de Mairan,1729;Du Monceau,1758).As a natural and reversible state,sleep is marked by r...DEAR EDITOR,Since the epoch-making observations of circadian rhythm in Mimosaceae plants,sleep has been investigated for centuries(de Mairan,1729;Du Monceau,1758).As a natural and reversible state,sleep is marked by reduced responsiveness to external stimuli,relative inactivity,and loss of consciousness.Although reduced responsiveness could potentially introduce significant danger to survival,nearly all animals in nature sleep.展开更多
Panel data of rape input and output in 14 rape production provinces of China during 2006- 2013 were measured by data envelopment analysis(DEA). According to the measurement results,average scores of technology efficie...Panel data of rape input and output in 14 rape production provinces of China during 2006- 2013 were measured by data envelopment analysis(DEA). According to the measurement results,average scores of technology efficiency in Henan,Hunan,Jiangsu,Sichuan,Zhejiang and Chongqing were all 1,while average scores of Anhui,Qinghai,Yunnan,Gansu and Shaanxi were lower,which ranked latter in the 14 provinces. To further study the reason for lower pure technology efficiency in the 5 provinces,relaxation amount and relaxation degree of factor input in the year when its pure technology efficiency was not 1 were collected,thereby obtaining surplus situation of factor input in rape production of the 5 provinces. Moreover,the phenomenon that redundancy degree of farm manure surpassed that of chemical fertilizer,and material cost per mu was excess largely in the 5 provinces was explained,and some suggestions were proposed.展开更多
Simultaneous electrochemical synthesis of high-valueadded chemicals and hydrogen is a promising technology for efficient carbon utilization and renewable energy storage. However, the lack of rational guidance for desi...Simultaneous electrochemical synthesis of high-valueadded chemicals and hydrogen is a promising technology for efficient carbon utilization and renewable energy storage. However, the lack of rational guidance for designing efficient catalysts for electrosynthesis significantly hinders its development.展开更多
Lithium–oxygen(Li–O_(2))batteries have great potential for applications in electric devices and vehicles due to their high theoretical energy density of 3500 Wh kg^(-1).Unfortunately,their practical use is seriously...Lithium–oxygen(Li–O_(2))batteries have great potential for applications in electric devices and vehicles due to their high theoretical energy density of 3500 Wh kg^(-1).Unfortunately,their practical use is seriously limited by the sluggish decomposition of insulating Li_(2)O_(2),leading to high OER overpotentials and the decomposition of cathodes and electrolytes.Cathode electrocatalysts with high oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)and oxygen evolution re-action(OER)activities are critical to alleviate high charge overpotentials and promote cycling stability in Li–O_(2)batteries.However,constructing catalysts for high OER performance and energy efficiency is always challenging.In this mini-review,we first outline the employment of advanced electrocatalysts such as carbon materials,noble and non-noble metals,and metal–organic frameworks to improve battery performance.We then detail the ORR and OER mechanisms of photo-assisted electrocatalysts and single-atom catalysts for superior Li–O_(2)battery performance.Finally,we offer perspectives on future development directions for cathode electrocatalysts that will boost the OER kinetics.展开更多
文摘Flexible conductive fibers are essential for wearable electronics and smart electronic textiles.However,in complex operating conditions,conductive fibers will inevitably fracture or damage.Herein,we have developed an elastic conductive self-healable fiber(C-SHF),of which the electrical and mechanical properties can efficiently heal in a wide operating range,including room temperature,underwater,and low temperature.This advantage can be owed to the combination of reversible covalent imine bond and disulfide bond,as well as the instantaneous self-healing ability of liquid metal.The C-SHF,with stretchability,conductivity stability,and universal self-healing properties,can be used as an electrical signal transmission line at high strain and under different operating conditions.Besides,C-SHF was assembled into a double-layer capacitor structure to construct a self-healable sensor,which can effectively respond to pressure as a wearable motion detector.
基金Supported by Grants from Shanghai Natural Science Fund,No.09ZR1400500National Natural Science Foundation of China No.30972600Shanghai Health Bureau Fund,No.2012092
文摘AIM:To longitudinally investigate cytokine gene expression and protein levels in Th17 and Treg cells,to observe T-cell phenotypes during hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACHBLF)and to analyze changes in Th17 and Treg phenotypes during disease progression.METHODS:We measured the expression of seven Th17/Treg differentiation-related genes and serum concentrations of the corresponding cytokines in 18ACHBLF,18 chronic hepatitis B(CHB)disease controls and 10 healthy controls(HCs)by real-time quantitative pCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.peripheral Th17 and Treg cell frequencies were analyzed by flow cytometry.RESULTS:From the onset of ACHBLF,patients presented with a conductive Th17 differentiation cytokine environment accompanied by high Th17 frequency and high serum IL-17 levels,which were sustained throughout the disease course.The Treg-related cytokine IL-2and Foxp3 were also up-regulated from disease onset,and Foxp3 gene expression showed a gradually increasing trend during ACHBLF.The circular phenotype of Treg and Th17 cells showed changes from the onset of ACHGLF.At disease onset,Th17 frequency increased significantly compared with both CHB and HCs,but Treg cell frequency decreased significantly compared with CHB.During the ACHBLF event,Th17 frequency remained higher compared with HCs,but decreased sharply from the peak point to the recovery point;Treg cell frequency increased gradually during the ACHBLF event.Treg and Th17 cell counts correlated with ACHBLF development;in all patients,serum IL-17 levels significantly correlated with patient serum ALT levels.In survivors,Th17 frequency at the onset point and the Treg to Th17 ratio at the peak point correlated with the patient’s model for end stage liver disease(MELD)plus sodium(MELD-Na)score.The Treg to Th17 ratio and the Th17 frequency at onset were significant predictors of patient survival.Low Treg/Th17 cell ratios at the onset predicted poor survival.Survivors exhibited an initial decrease in the circulating Treg/Th17 ratio from the onset to the peak time,and subsequently displayed a continuous increase.CONCLUSION:Treg and Th17 cells showed changes in genes,protein levels and T cell phenotypes during ACHBLF events.An increased Treg/Th17 ratio was associated with the survival of ACHBLF patients.
基金a co-sponsored graduate research project by China Pharmaceutical University and Shanghai Medicilon Inc
文摘Objective:To provide a kinetic model(s) and reveal the mechanism of thymoquinone and Poloxin blocking an emerging anti-cancer target,human Polo-like kinase 1(hPlk1) Polo-box domain(PBD).Methods:The binding kinetics was determined by using a fluorescence polarization based assay.The putative mechanism was examined with a competition test.Results:Thymoquinone follows a one-step binding with an association rate constant(k1) of 6.635×103 L·mol-1·min-1.Poloxin fit a two-step binding with a dissociation constant(Ki) of 118 μmol/L for the intermediate complex and its isomerization rate(k4) of 0.131 5 min-1 to form an irreversible adduct.No significant dissociation was observed for either ligand up to 13 h.The inhibitors responded insignificantly to the presence of Michael donors as hPlk1-PBD competitors.Conclusion:Thymoquinone and Poloxin are slow-tight ligands to the hPlk1-PBD with kinetic models distinct from each other.Michael addition as the mechanism is excluded.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51806085)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2018M642175)+2 种基金Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Fund (No. 2018K101C)Open Research Subject of Key Laboratory of Automotive Measurement, Control and Safety (Xihua University) (No. QCCK2021-007)the Graduate Student Innovation Fund Project of Jiangsu Province (No. KYCX21_3354)
文摘To compensate for the shortcomings of the thermal and catalytic regeneration of the diesel particulate filter(DPF),a self-designed packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)reactor for DPF regeneration was developed.The DBD reactor with the main active substance of nonthermal plasma(NTP)as the target parameter was optimized by adjusting the feed gas,packing particles(material or size),and cooling water temperature.Moreover,a set of optimal working parameters(gas source,O_2;packing particles,1.2–1.4 mm ZrO_(2);and cooling water temperature,20℃)was selected to evaluate the effect of different O_(3) concentrations on DPF regeneration.The research results showed that selecting packing particles with high dielectric constant and large particles,as well as reducing the cooling water temperature,with oxygen as the feed gas,contributed to an increase in O_(3) concentration.During DPF regeneration,the following changes were observed:the power of the NTP reactor decreased to lower than 100 W,the O_(3) concentration increased from 15 g m^(-3) to 45 g m^(-3),the CO and CO_2 volume fractions of the particulate matter decomposition products increased,and the peak regeneration temperature increased to 173.4℃.The peak temperature arrival time was 60 min earlier,indicating that the regeneration rate of DPF increased with the increase in O_(3) concentration.However,the O_(3) utilization rate(the amount of carbon deposit removed per unit volume O_(3))initially increased and then decreased;when the O_(3) concentration was set to 25 g m^(-3),the highest O_(3) utilization rate was reached.The packed-bed DBD technology contributed to the increase in the concentration of NTP active substances and the regeneration efficiency of DPF.It provides a theoretical and experimental basis for high-efficiency regeneration of DPF at low temperatures(<200℃).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075216,21773177)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central University(2042021kf0194)。
文摘Lithium metal is the ultimate anode choice for high energy rechargeable lithium batteries owing to its ultra-high theoretical capacity,however,Li dendrites and low Coulombic efficiency(CE)caused by disordered Li plating restrict its practical application.Herein,we develop an ultrathin Sn-decorated Cu substrate(Sn@Cu)fabricated by an electroless plating method to induce ordered Li nucleation and growth behavior.The lithiophilic Sn interfacial layer is found to play a critical role to lower the Li nucleation over-potential and promote fast Li-migration kinetics,and the underlying mechanism is revealed using the first principle calculations.Accordingly,a dense dendrite-free and Li deposition with large granular morphology is obtained,which significantly improved the CE and cycling performance of Li‖Sn@Cu half cells symmetric cells.Symmetric cells using the Li-Sn@Cu electrode display a much-prolonged life span(>1200 h)with low overpotential(~18 mV)at a high current density of 1 mA cm^(-2).Moreover,full cells paired with commercial LiFePO_(4) cathode(1.8 mAh cm^(-2))deliver enhanced cycling stability(0.5 C,300 cycles)and excellent rate performance.This work provides a simple and effective way to bring about high efficiency and long lifespan substrates for practical applications.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51806085)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M642175)+2 种基金Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Fund(No.2018K101C)Open Research Subject of Key Laboratory of automotive measurement,control and safety(Xihua University)(No.QCCK2021-007)Graduate Student Innovation Fund Project of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX213354)。
文摘Particulate matter(PM)capture tests were carried out on clean diesel particulate filters(DPFs)under different loads(25%,50%,75%and 100%).DPFs were regenerated by a non-thermal plasma(NTP)injection device.Raman spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to investigate changes in the microstructure and element occurrence state of the sediment in DPF channel before and after regeneration.The order of the PM samples decreased before NTP treatment as the load increased;the amorphous carbon content was high,and the oxidationactivity was higher.After NTP treatment,the carbon atoms at the edge of the microcrystalline structure in the ash-PM samples were oxidized,and the structure was reorganized;in addition,the amorphous carbon content decreased,and the structure was more diversified.Before NTP,the C element of PM samples was the main component,and the content of the O element was relatively low.The C element occurred in the form of C–C,C–OH,and O–C=O functional groups,and O atoms were mainly combined with C–O.After NTP,the content of Na,P,S,Ca,and other inorganic elements in ash-PM samples was prominent because C atoms were removed by NTP active substances.There were two forms of S element occurrence(SO42-and SO32-);the proportion of SO42-was approximately 40%,and the proportion of SO32-was approximately60%.Study of the microstructure and element occurrence of the residues in the DPF channels improved our understanding of the mechanism of the low-temperature regeneration of DPFfrom NTP.
文摘BACKGROUND Accidental dural puncture(ADP)and subsequent post-dural puncture headache(PDPH)remain common complications of epidural procedures for obstetric anesthesia and analgesia.No clear consensus exists on the best way to prevent PDPH after ADP.CASE SUMMARY We report our findings in twenty parturients who underwent an incorporated strategy of epidural analgesia followed by epidural hydroxyethyl starch(HES)to prevent PDPH after ADP with a 16-gauge Tuohy needle during epidural procedures.ADP with a 16-gauge Tuohy needle occurred in nine parturients undergoing a cesarean section(CS)and in eleven parturients receiving labor analgesia.An epidural catheter was re-sited at the same or adjacent intervertebral space in all patients.After CS,the epidural catheter was used for postoperative pain relief over a 48-h period.After delivery in eleven cases,epidural infusion was maintained for 24 h.Thereafter,15 mL of 6%HES 130/0.4 was administered via the epidural catheter immediately prior to catheter removal.None of the parturients developed PDPH or neurologic deficits over a follow-up period of at least two months to up to one year postpartum.CONCLUSION An incorporated strategy of epidural analgesia followed by epidural hydroxyethyl starch may have great efficacy in preventing PDPH after ADP.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91645102)the Singapore MOE grant(R143-000-A29-112)the Hundred Talents Sailing Project of Jiangxi province,China。
文摘Achieving low charge overpotentials represents one of the most critical challenges for pursuing highperformance lithium-oxygen(Li-O_(2))batteries.Herein,we propose a strategy to realize low charge overpotentials by confining the growth of lithium peroxide(Li_(2)O_(2))inside mesoporous channels of cathodes(CMK-8).The CMK-8 cathode with tortuous pore structures can extend the diffusion distance of lithium superoxide(LiO_(2))in the mesoporous channels,facilitating the further reduction of LiO_(2) to lithium peroxide(Li_(2)O_(2))inside the pores and preventing them to be diffused out of the pores.Therefore,Li_(2)O_(2) is trapped in the mesoporous channels of CMK-8 cathodes,ensuring a good Li_(2)O_(2)/CMK-8 contact interface.The CMK-8 electrode exhibits a low charge overpotential of 0.43 V and a good cycle life for 72 cycles with a fixed capacity of 500 m Ah g^(-1) at 0.1 A g^(-1).This study proposes a strategy to achieve a low charge overpotential by confining Li_(2)O_(2) growth in the mesoporous channels of cathodes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1602224)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Neuroscience,China(GKLBCN-20190101)+1 种基金Yunnan Basic Research Program,China(2018FB114)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0101401,2017YFC1001902,2018YFA0107902)
文摘Previous studies have revealed faster detection of snake images in humans and non-human primates(NHPs),suggesting automatic detection of evolutionary fear-relevant stimuli.Furthermore,human studies have indicated that general fear-relevance rather than evolutionary relevance is more effective at capturing attention.However,the issue remains unclarified in NHPs.Thus,in the present study,we explored the attentional features of laboratory-reared monkeys to evolutionary and general fear-relevant stimuli(e.g.,images of snakes,capturing gloves).Eye-tracking technology was utilized to assess attentional features as it can provide more accurate latency and variables of viewing duration and frequency compared with visual search task(VST)and response latency adopted in previous studies.In addition,those with autism spectrum disorder(ASD)show abnormal attention to threatening stimuli,including snake images.Rett syndrome(RTT)is considered a subcategory of ASD due to the display of autistic features.However,the attentional features of RTT patients or animal models to such stimuli remain unclear.Therefore,we also investigated the issue in MECP2 gene-edited RTT monkeys.The influence of different cognitive loads on attention was further explored by presenting one,two,or four images to increase stimulus complexity.The eye-tracking results revealed no significant differences between RTT and control monkeys,who all presented increased viewing(duration and frequency)of snake images but not of aversive stimuli compared with control images,thus suggesting attentional preference for evolutionary rather than general fear-relevant visual stimuli.Moreover,the preference was only revealed in visual tasks composed of two or four images,suggesting its cognitive-load dependency.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31700897,31960178)Yunnan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2018FB053,2019FA007)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M631105)Post-Doctoral Training Program in Yunnan Province,and Key Realm R&D Program of Guangdong Province(2019B030335001)。
文摘DEAR EDITOR,Since the epoch-making observations of circadian rhythm in Mimosaceae plants,sleep has been investigated for centuries(de Mairan,1729;Du Monceau,1758).As a natural and reversible state,sleep is marked by reduced responsiveness to external stimuli,relative inactivity,and loss of consciousness.Although reduced responsiveness could potentially introduce significant danger to survival,nearly all animals in nature sleep.
文摘Panel data of rape input and output in 14 rape production provinces of China during 2006- 2013 were measured by data envelopment analysis(DEA). According to the measurement results,average scores of technology efficiency in Henan,Hunan,Jiangsu,Sichuan,Zhejiang and Chongqing were all 1,while average scores of Anhui,Qinghai,Yunnan,Gansu and Shaanxi were lower,which ranked latter in the 14 provinces. To further study the reason for lower pure technology efficiency in the 5 provinces,relaxation amount and relaxation degree of factor input in the year when its pure technology efficiency was not 1 were collected,thereby obtaining surplus situation of factor input in rape production of the 5 provinces. Moreover,the phenomenon that redundancy degree of farm manure surpassed that of chemical fertilizer,and material cost per mu was excess largely in the 5 provinces was explained,and some suggestions were proposed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 22105018, 22002003 and 22179009)。
文摘Simultaneous electrochemical synthesis of high-valueadded chemicals and hydrogen is a promising technology for efficient carbon utilization and renewable energy storage. However, the lack of rational guidance for designing efficient catalysts for electrosynthesis significantly hinders its development.
基金supported by National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.52025133)Tencent Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE,and the Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing in NWPU(SKLSP202004)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M700211).
文摘Lithium–oxygen(Li–O_(2))batteries have great potential for applications in electric devices and vehicles due to their high theoretical energy density of 3500 Wh kg^(-1).Unfortunately,their practical use is seriously limited by the sluggish decomposition of insulating Li_(2)O_(2),leading to high OER overpotentials and the decomposition of cathodes and electrolytes.Cathode electrocatalysts with high oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)and oxygen evolution re-action(OER)activities are critical to alleviate high charge overpotentials and promote cycling stability in Li–O_(2)batteries.However,constructing catalysts for high OER performance and energy efficiency is always challenging.In this mini-review,we first outline the employment of advanced electrocatalysts such as carbon materials,noble and non-noble metals,and metal–organic frameworks to improve battery performance.We then detail the ORR and OER mechanisms of photo-assisted electrocatalysts and single-atom catalysts for superior Li–O_(2)battery performance.Finally,we offer perspectives on future development directions for cathode electrocatalysts that will boost the OER kinetics.