Background: Uveal melanoma (UVM) is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults. However, identification of the effective biomarker for the diagnosis and treatment of UVM remains to be explored. Calcium and in...Background: Uveal melanoma (UVM) is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults. However, identification of the effective biomarker for the diagnosis and treatment of UVM remains to be explored. Calcium and integrin-binding protein 1 (CIB1) is emerging as an important factor in tumor progression. Purpose: To determine the contribution of CIB1 in the diagnosis of UVM. Method: Immunohistochemical staining is used to detect the CIB1 expression level, while Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis 2 (GEPIA2) and UALCAN online tools were used to analyze patient survival and CIB1 correlation genes in UVM. Integrative analysis using STRING and GeneMANIA predicted the correlated genes with CIB1 in UVM. Results: CIB1 expression level in UVM was significantly enhanced when compared with that in paracancerous tissues. A higher CIB1 expression level resulted in a significantly worse disease-free survival as well as overall survival. Moreover, the survival probability of patients was associated with body weight and gender of the patients with UVM. The correlated genes with CIB1 in UVM, and the similarity of the genes in UVM expression and survival heatmap were verified. Furthermore, Gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that CIB1 and its correlated genes are significantly enriched in ITGA2B-ITGB3-CIB1 complex, regulation of intracellular protein transport and regulation of ion transport. Conclusions: Our novel findings suggested that CIB1 might be a potential diagnostic predictor for UVM, and might contribute to the potential strategy for UVM treatment by targeting CIB1.展开更多
Lithium cobalt oxide(LiCoO_(2),LCO)dominates in 3C(computer,communication,and consumer)electronics-based batteries with the merits of extraordinary volumetric and gravimetric energy density,high-voltage plateau,and fa...Lithium cobalt oxide(LiCoO_(2),LCO)dominates in 3C(computer,communication,and consumer)electronics-based batteries with the merits of extraordinary volumetric and gravimetric energy density,high-voltage plateau,and facile synthesis.Currently,the demand for lightweight and longer standby smart portable electronic products drives the development of the upper cut-off voltage of LCO-based batteries to further improve the energy density.However,several challenges,including irreversible structural transformation,surface degradation,cobalt dissolution and oxygen evolution along with detrimental side reactions with the electrolyte remain with charging to a high cut-off voltage(>4.2 V vs.Li/Li+),resulting in rapid capacity decay and safety issues.Based on the degradation mechanisms and latest advances of the high-voltage LCO,this review summarizes modification strategies in view of the LCO structure,artificial interface design and electrolytes optimization.Meanwhile,many advanced characterization and monitoring techniques utilized to clarify the structural and interfacial evolution of LCO during charge/discharge process are critically emphasized.Moreover,the perspectives in terms of integrating multiple modification strategies,applying gel and solid-state electrolytes,optimizing the recovery process and scalable production are presented.展开更多
Owing to almost unmatched volumetric energy density, Li-based batteries have dominated the portable electronic industry for the past 20 years. Not only will that continue, but they are also now powering plug-in hybrid...Owing to almost unmatched volumetric energy density, Li-based batteries have dominated the portable electronic industry for the past 20 years. Not only will that continue, but they are also now powering plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. There is impressive progress in the exploration of electrode materials for lithium-based batteries because the electrodes(mainly the cathode) are the limiting factors in terms of overall capacity inside a battery. However, more and more interests have been focused on the electrolytes, which determines the current(power) density, the time stability, the reliability of a battery and the formation of solid electrolyte interface. This review will introduce five types of electrolytes for room temperature Li-based batteries including 1) non-aqueous electrolytes, 2) aqueous solutions, 3)ionic liquids, 4) polymer electrolytes, and 5) hybrid electrolytes. Besides, electrolytes beyond lithium-based systems such as sodium-, magnesium-, calcium-, zinc-and aluminum-based batteries will also be briefly discussed.展开更多
Heat dissipation involved safety issues are crucial for industrial applications of the high-energy density battery and fast charging technology.While traditional air or liquid cooling methods suffering from space limi...Heat dissipation involved safety issues are crucial for industrial applications of the high-energy density battery and fast charging technology.While traditional air or liquid cooling methods suffering from space limitation and possible leakage of electricity during charge process,emerging phase change materials as solid cooling media are of growing interest.Among them,paraffin wax(PW)with large latent heat capacity and low cost is desirable for heat dissipation and thermal management which mainly hindered by their relatively low thermal conductivity and susceptibility to leakage.Here,highly ordered and interconnected hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)networks were established via ice template method and introduced into PW to enhance the thermal conductivity.The composite with 20 wt%loading amount of h-BN can guarantee a highly ordered network and exhibited high thermal conductivity(1.86 W m^(-1) K^(-1))which was 4 times larger compared with that of random dispersed h-BN involved PW and nearly 8 times larger compared with that of bare PW.The optimal thermal conductive composites demonstrated ultrafast heat dissipation as well as leakage resistance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),heat generated by LIBs can be effectively transferred under the working state and the surface temperature kept 6.9℃ lower at most under 2–5℃ continuous charge-discharge process compared with that of bare one which illustrated great potential for industrial thermal management.展开更多
With the widespread use of lithium ion batteries in portable electronics and electric vehicles,further improvements in the performance of lithium ion battery materials and accurate prediction of battery state are of i...With the widespread use of lithium ion batteries in portable electronics and electric vehicles,further improvements in the performance of lithium ion battery materials and accurate prediction of battery state are of increasing interest to battery researchers.Machine learning,one of the core technologies of artificial intelligence,is rapidly changing many fields with its ability to learn from historical data and solve complex tasks,and it has emerged as a new technique for solving current research problems in the field of lithium ion batteries.This review begins with the introduction of the conceptual framework of machine learning and the general process of its application,then reviews some of the progress made by machine learning in both improving battery materials design and accurate prediction of battery state,and finally points out the current application problems of machine learning and future research directions.It is believed that the use of machine learning will further promote the large-scale application and improvement of lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
China is the earliest country to eat Dictyophora and to realize its artificial domestication.At present,12 species of Dictyophora have been reported worldwide,7 species of which are found in China.D.rubrovolvata,D.ech...China is the earliest country to eat Dictyophora and to realize its artificial domestication.At present,12 species of Dictyophora have been reported worldwide,7 species of which are found in China.D.rubrovolvata,D.echinovolvata and D.indusiata have been cultivated on a large scale,and the main producing areas are Zhijin in Guizhou Province,Shunchang and Jiangle in Fujian Province,and Qingchuan and Changning in Sichuan Province.The cultivation of D.rubrovolvata had experienced 4 stages:wild tending,casserole cultivation,outdoor simple greenhouse cultivation and rapid development of new cultivation techniques.The present integrated cultivation technique of bag removing and soil covering of D.rubrovolvata were introduced in detail from the aspects of production and selection of high-quality fungi bags,bag removing and soil covering,spawn running,as well as fruiting management and harvesting.As one of the"ten main promoting technologies"of Guizhou Province in 2022,it had realized rapid propagation of liquid strains and supporting cultivation of improved varieties and methods.The suitable strains were selected to support understory cultivation,layer cultivation,basket cultivation,factory cultivation and other modes,which had short cultivation period and can realize annual production and supply.With the development of the industry,it is expected that low-cost secondary fermentation or tertiary fermentation cultivation technology will be more widely used.展开更多
Science 2015,350,530-533Rechargeable lithium-air(Li-O2)batteries have received considerable attentions due to their much higher theoretical energy densities than today’s lithium-ion batteries.However,they still suf...Science 2015,350,530-533Rechargeable lithium-air(Li-O2)batteries have received considerable attentions due to their much higher theoretical energy densities than today’s lithium-ion batteries.However,they still suffer from at least four limitations:(1)much lower capacity than theoretical capacity,stemming from the small pore sizes and volumes of the current porous electrode;(2)side reactions,including electrode materials,electrolyte,intermediate and final discharge products;(3)large展开更多
Synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone is the first trial-proven drug that reduces COVID-19 mortality by suppressing immune system.In contrast,interferons are a crucial component of host antiviral immunity and can be ...Synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone is the first trial-proven drug that reduces COVID-19 mortality by suppressing immune system.In contrast,interferons are a crucial component of host antiviral immunity and can be directly suppressed by glucocorticoids.To investigate whether therapeutic interferons can compensate glucocorticoids-induced loss of antiviral immunity,we retrospectively analyzed a cohort of 387 PCR-confirmed COVID-19 patients with quasi-random exposure to interferons and conditional exposure to glucocorticoids.Among patients receiving glucocorticoids,early interferon therapy was associated with earlier hospital discharge(adjusted HR 1.68,95%Cl 1.19-2.37)and symptom relief(adjusted HR 1.48;95%Cl 1.06-2.08),while these associations were insignificant among glucocorticoids nonusers.Early interferon therapy was also associated with lower prevalence of prolonged viral shedding(adjusted OR 0.24,95%Cl 0.10-0.57)only among glucocorticoids users.Additionally,these associations were glucocorticoid cumulative dose-and timing-dependent.These findings reveal potential therapeutic synergy between interferons and glucocorticoids in COVID-19 that warrants further investigation.展开更多
Researchers prefer mild aqueous static zinc-ion batteries(ASZIBs)for their distinct benefits of excellent safety,abundant zinc resources,low cost,and high energy density.However,at the moment there are some issues wit...Researchers prefer mild aqueous static zinc-ion batteries(ASZIBs)for their distinct benefits of excellent safety,abundant zinc resources,low cost,and high energy density.However,at the moment there are some issues with the cathode materials of mild ASZIBs,including dissolution,by-products,poor conductivity,and a contentious energy storage system.Consequently,there are numerous difficulties in the development of high-performance mild ASZIBs cathode materials.This overview examines the mechanisms for storing energy and the de-velopments in inorganic,organic,and other novel cathode materials that have emerged in recent years.At the same time,three solutions—structural engineering,interface engineering,and reaction pathway engineering—as well as the difficulties now faced by the cathode materials of mild ASZIBs are forcefully introduced.Finally,a prospect is made regarding the evolution of cathode materials in the future.展开更多
Electricity-driven water splitting to convert water into hydrogen(H_(2)has been widely regarded as an efficient approach for H_(2)production.Nevertheless,the energy conversion efficiency of it is greatly limited due t...Electricity-driven water splitting to convert water into hydrogen(H_(2)has been widely regarded as an efficient approach for H_(2)production.Nevertheless,the energy conversion efficiency of it is greatly limited due to the disadvantage of the sluggish kinetic of oxidation evolution reaction(OER).To effectively address the issue,a novel concept of hybrid water electrolysis has been developed for energy–saving H_(2)production.This strategy aims to replace the sluggish kinetics of OER by utilizing thermodynamically favorable organics oxidation reaction to replace OER.Herein,recent advances in such water splitting system for boosting H_(2)evolution under low cell voltage are systematically summarized.Some notable progress of different organics oxidation reactions coupled with hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are discussed in detail.To facilitate the development of hybrid water electrolysis,the major challenges and perspectives are also proposed.展开更多
Sulfide solid electrolyte(SE)is one of the most promising technologies for all-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)because of its high ionic conductivity and ductile mechanical properties.In order to further improve the energ...Sulfide solid electrolyte(SE)is one of the most promising technologies for all-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)because of its high ionic conductivity and ductile mechanical properties.In order to further improve the energy density of sulfide-based ASSBs and promote practical applications,silicon anodes with ultrahigh theoretical capacity(4,200 mAh·g^(−1))and rich resource abundance have broad commercial prospects.However,significant challenges including bulk instability of sulfide SEs and poor utilization of silicon materials have severely impeded the ASSBs from becoming viable.In this review,we first introduce the critical bulk properties of sulfide SEs and the most recent improving strategies covering the ionic conductivity,air stability,electrochemical window,mechanical stability,thermostability and solvent stability.Next,we introduce the main factors affecting the compatibility of silicon and sulfide SE,including the carbon’s effect,particle size of silicon,external pressure,silicon composite matrix and the depth of silicon’s lithiation.Finally,we discuss possible research directions in the future.We hope that this review can provide a comprehensive picture of the role of nanoscale approaches in recent advances in ASSBs with sulfide and silicon,as well as a source of inspiration for future research.展开更多
Macrophages play critical roles in renal fibrosis.However,macrophages exhibit ontogenic and functional heterogeneities,and which population of macrophages contributes to renal fibrosis and the underlying mechanisms re...Macrophages play critical roles in renal fibrosis.However,macrophages exhibit ontogenic and functional heterogeneities,and which population of macrophages contributes to renal fibrosis and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.In this study,we genetically targeted Notch signaling by disrupting the transcription factor recombination signal binding protein-JK(RBP-J),to reveal its role in regulation of macrophages during the unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO)-induced murine renal fibrosis.Myeloid-specific disruption of RBP-J attenuated renal fibrosis with reduced extracellular matrix deposition and myofibroblast activation,as well as attenuated epithelial-mesenchymal transition,likely owing to the reduced expression of TGF-β.Mean while,RBP-J deletion significantly hampered macrophage infiltration and activation in fibrotic kidney,although their proliferation appeared unaltered.By using macrophage clearance experiment,we found that kidney resident macrophages made negligible contribution,but bone marrow(BM)-derived macrophages played a major role in renal fibrogenesis.Further mechanistic analyses showed that Notch blockade reduced monocyte emigration from BM by down-regulating CCR2 expression.Finally,we found that myeloid-specific Notch activation aggravated renal fibrosis,which was mediated by CCR2^+macrophages infiltration.In summary,our data have unveiled that myeloid-specific targeting of Notch could ameliorate renal fibrosis by regulating BM-derived macrophages recruitment and activation,providing a novel strategy for intervention of this disease.展开更多
Metal-organic framework(MOF)/polymer composites have attracted extensive attention in the recent years.However,it still remains challenging to efficiently and effectively fabricate these composite materials.In this st...Metal-organic framework(MOF)/polymer composites have attracted extensive attention in the recent years.However,it still remains challenging to efficiently and effectively fabricate these composite materials.In this study,we propose a facile one-pot electrospinning strategy for preparation of HKUST-1/polyacrylonitrile(PAN)nanofibrous membranes from a homogeneous stock solution containing HKUST-1 precursors and PAN.MOF crystallization and polymer solidification occur simultaneously during the electrospinning process,thus avoiding the issues of aggregation and troublesome multistep fabrication of the conventional approach.The obtained HKUST-1/PAN electrospun membranes show uniform MOF distribution throughout the nanofibers and yield good mechanical properties.The membranes are used as separators in Li-metal full batteries under harsh testing conditions,using an ultrathin Li-metal anode,a high mass loading cathode,and the HKUST-1/PAN nanofibrous separator.The results demonstrate significantly improved cycling performance(capacity retention of 83.1%after 200 cycles)under a low negative to positive capacity ratio(N/P ratio of 1.86).The improvement can be attributed to an enhanced wettability of the separator towards electrolyte stemmed from the nanofibrous structure,and a uniform lithium ion flux stabilized by the open metal sites of uniformly distributed HKUST-1 particles in the membrane during cycling.展开更多
Mitochondria as a signaling platform play crucial roles in deciding cell fate.Many classic anticancer agents are known to trigger cell death through induction of mitochondrial damage.Mitophagy,one selective autophagy,...Mitochondria as a signaling platform play crucial roles in deciding cell fate.Many classic anticancer agents are known to trigger cell death through induction of mitochondrial damage.Mitophagy,one selective autophagy,is the key mitochondrial quality control that effectively removes damaged mitochondria.However,the precise roles of mitophagy in tumorigenesis and anticancer agent treatment remain largely unclear.Here,we examined the functional implication of mitophagy in the anticancer properties of magnolol,a natural product isolated from herbal Magnolia officinalis.First,we found that magnolol induces mitochondrial depolarization,causes excessive mitochondrial fragmentation,and increases mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(mtROS).Second,magnolol induces PTEN-induced putative kinase protein 1(PINK1)-Parkin-mediated mitophagy through regulating two positive feedforward amplification loops.Third,magnolol triggers cancer cell death and inhibits neuroblastoma tumor growth via the intrinsic apoptosis pathway.Moreover,magnolol prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing mice.Finally,inhibition of mitophagy by PINK1/Parkin knockdown or using inhibitors targeting different autophagy/mitophagy stages significantly promotes magnolol-induced cell death and enhances magnolol's anticancer efficacy,both in vitro and in vivo.Altogether,our study demonstrates that magnolol can induce autophagy/mitophagy and apoptosis,whereas blockage of autophagy/mitophagy remarkably enhances the anticancer efficacy of magnolol,suggesting that targeting mitophagy may be a promising strategy to overcome chemoresistance and improve anticancer therapy.展开更多
Lithium-based batteries have had a profound impact on modern society through their extensive use in portable electronic devices,electric vehicles,and energy storage systems.However,battery safety issues such as therma...Lithium-based batteries have had a profound impact on modern society through their extensive use in portable electronic devices,electric vehicles,and energy storage systems.However,battery safety issues such as thermal runaway,fire,and explosion hinder their practical application,especially for using metal anode.These problems are closely related to the high flammability of conventional electrolytes and have prompted the study of flameretardant and nonflammable electrolytes.Here,we review the recent research on nonflammable electrolytes used in lithium-based batteries,including phosphates,fluorides,fluorinated phosphazenes,ionic liquids,deep eutectic solvents,aqueous electrolytes,and solid-state electrolytes.Their flame-retardant mechanisms and efficiency are discussed,as well as their influence on cell electrochemical performance.We conclude with a summary of future prospects for the design of nonflammable electrolytes and the construction of safer lithium-based batteries.展开更多
The long-term immunity and functional recovery after SARS-CoV-2 infection have implications in preventive measures and patient quality of life.Here we analyzed a prospective cohort of 121 recovered COVID-19 patients f...The long-term immunity and functional recovery after SARS-CoV-2 infection have implications in preventive measures and patient quality of life.Here we analyzed a prospective cohort of 121 recovered COVID-19 patients from Xiangyang,China at 1-year after diagnosis.Among them,chemiluminescence immunoassay-based screening showed 99%(95%CI,98–100%)seroprevalence 10–12 months after infection,comparing to 0.8%(95%CI,0.7–0.9%)in the general population.Total anti-receptor-binding domain(RBD)antibodies remained stable since discharge,while anti-RBD IgG and neutralization levels decreased over time.A predictive model estimates 17%(95%CI,11–24%)and 87%(95%CI,80–92%)participants were still 50%protected against detectable and severe re-infection of WT SARS-CoV-2,respectively,while neutralization levels against B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 variants were significantly reduced.All non-severe patients showed normal chest CT and 21%reported COVID-19-related symptoms.In contrast,53%severe patients had abnormal chest CT,decreased pulmonary function or cardiac involvement and 79%were still symptomatic.Our findings suggest long-lasting immune protection after SARS-CoV-2 infection,while also highlight the risk of immune evasive variants and long-term consequences for COVID-19 survivors.展开更多
文摘Background: Uveal melanoma (UVM) is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults. However, identification of the effective biomarker for the diagnosis and treatment of UVM remains to be explored. Calcium and integrin-binding protein 1 (CIB1) is emerging as an important factor in tumor progression. Purpose: To determine the contribution of CIB1 in the diagnosis of UVM. Method: Immunohistochemical staining is used to detect the CIB1 expression level, while Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis 2 (GEPIA2) and UALCAN online tools were used to analyze patient survival and CIB1 correlation genes in UVM. Integrative analysis using STRING and GeneMANIA predicted the correlated genes with CIB1 in UVM. Results: CIB1 expression level in UVM was significantly enhanced when compared with that in paracancerous tissues. A higher CIB1 expression level resulted in a significantly worse disease-free survival as well as overall survival. Moreover, the survival probability of patients was associated with body weight and gender of the patients with UVM. The correlated genes with CIB1 in UVM, and the similarity of the genes in UVM expression and survival heatmap were verified. Furthermore, Gene ontology enrichment analysis revealed that CIB1 and its correlated genes are significantly enriched in ITGA2B-ITGB3-CIB1 complex, regulation of intracellular protein transport and regulation of ion transport. Conclusions: Our novel findings suggested that CIB1 might be a potential diagnostic predictor for UVM, and might contribute to the potential strategy for UVM treatment by targeting CIB1.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0209600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22022813 and 21878268)the Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(2019R01006)。
文摘Lithium cobalt oxide(LiCoO_(2),LCO)dominates in 3C(computer,communication,and consumer)electronics-based batteries with the merits of extraordinary volumetric and gravimetric energy density,high-voltage plateau,and facile synthesis.Currently,the demand for lightweight and longer standby smart portable electronic products drives the development of the upper cut-off voltage of LCO-based batteries to further improve the energy density.However,several challenges,including irreversible structural transformation,surface degradation,cobalt dissolution and oxygen evolution along with detrimental side reactions with the electrolyte remain with charging to a high cut-off voltage(>4.2 V vs.Li/Li+),resulting in rapid capacity decay and safety issues.Based on the degradation mechanisms and latest advances of the high-voltage LCO,this review summarizes modification strategies in view of the LCO structure,artificial interface design and electrolytes optimization.Meanwhile,many advanced characterization and monitoring techniques utilized to clarify the structural and interfacial evolution of LCO during charge/discharge process are critically emphasized.Moreover,the perspectives in terms of integrating multiple modification strategies,applying gel and solid-state electrolytes,optimizing the recovery process and scalable production are presented.
基金supported by Chinese government under the "Thousand Youth Talents Program"
文摘Owing to almost unmatched volumetric energy density, Li-based batteries have dominated the portable electronic industry for the past 20 years. Not only will that continue, but they are also now powering plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. There is impressive progress in the exploration of electrode materials for lithium-based batteries because the electrodes(mainly the cathode) are the limiting factors in terms of overall capacity inside a battery. However, more and more interests have been focused on the electrolytes, which determines the current(power) density, the time stability, the reliability of a battery and the formation of solid electrolyte interface. This review will introduce five types of electrolytes for room temperature Li-based batteries including 1) non-aqueous electrolytes, 2) aqueous solutions, 3)ionic liquids, 4) polymer electrolytes, and 5) hybrid electrolytes. Besides, electrolytes beyond lithium-based systems such as sodium-, magnesium-, calcium-, zinc-and aluminum-based batteries will also be briefly discussed.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0209600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22022813,21878268)the Leading Innovative and Enterpreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(2019R01006)。
文摘Heat dissipation involved safety issues are crucial for industrial applications of the high-energy density battery and fast charging technology.While traditional air or liquid cooling methods suffering from space limitation and possible leakage of electricity during charge process,emerging phase change materials as solid cooling media are of growing interest.Among them,paraffin wax(PW)with large latent heat capacity and low cost is desirable for heat dissipation and thermal management which mainly hindered by their relatively low thermal conductivity and susceptibility to leakage.Here,highly ordered and interconnected hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)networks were established via ice template method and introduced into PW to enhance the thermal conductivity.The composite with 20 wt%loading amount of h-BN can guarantee a highly ordered network and exhibited high thermal conductivity(1.86 W m^(-1) K^(-1))which was 4 times larger compared with that of random dispersed h-BN involved PW and nearly 8 times larger compared with that of bare PW.The optimal thermal conductive composites demonstrated ultrafast heat dissipation as well as leakage resistance for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),heat generated by LIBs can be effectively transferred under the working state and the surface temperature kept 6.9℃ lower at most under 2–5℃ continuous charge-discharge process compared with that of bare one which illustrated great potential for industrial thermal management.
基金financial supports from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0209600)the Natural Science Foundation of China(22022813,21878268,52075481)。
文摘With the widespread use of lithium ion batteries in portable electronics and electric vehicles,further improvements in the performance of lithium ion battery materials and accurate prediction of battery state are of increasing interest to battery researchers.Machine learning,one of the core technologies of artificial intelligence,is rapidly changing many fields with its ability to learn from historical data and solve complex tasks,and it has emerged as a new technique for solving current research problems in the field of lithium ion batteries.This review begins with the introduction of the conceptual framework of machine learning and the general process of its application,then reviews some of the progress made by machine learning in both improving battery materials design and accurate prediction of battery state,and finally points out the current application problems of machine learning and future research directions.It is believed that the use of machine learning will further promote the large-scale application and improvement of lithium-ion batteries.
基金Supported by Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Edible Fungus Breeding in 2019(QKHPTRC[2019]5105).
文摘China is the earliest country to eat Dictyophora and to realize its artificial domestication.At present,12 species of Dictyophora have been reported worldwide,7 species of which are found in China.D.rubrovolvata,D.echinovolvata and D.indusiata have been cultivated on a large scale,and the main producing areas are Zhijin in Guizhou Province,Shunchang and Jiangle in Fujian Province,and Qingchuan and Changning in Sichuan Province.The cultivation of D.rubrovolvata had experienced 4 stages:wild tending,casserole cultivation,outdoor simple greenhouse cultivation and rapid development of new cultivation techniques.The present integrated cultivation technique of bag removing and soil covering of D.rubrovolvata were introduced in detail from the aspects of production and selection of high-quality fungi bags,bag removing and soil covering,spawn running,as well as fruiting management and harvesting.As one of the"ten main promoting technologies"of Guizhou Province in 2022,it had realized rapid propagation of liquid strains and supporting cultivation of improved varieties and methods.The suitable strains were selected to support understory cultivation,layer cultivation,basket cultivation,factory cultivation and other modes,which had short cultivation period and can realize annual production and supply.With the development of the industry,it is expected that low-cost secondary fermentation or tertiary fermentation cultivation technology will be more widely used.
文摘Science 2015,350,530-533Rechargeable lithium-air(Li-O2)batteries have received considerable attentions due to their much higher theoretical energy densities than today’s lithium-ion batteries.However,they still suffer from at least four limitations:(1)much lower capacity than theoretical capacity,stemming from the small pore sizes and volumes of the current porous electrode;(2)side reactions,including electrode materials,electrolyte,intermediate and final discharge products;(3)large
基金This study was supported by US Department of Veterans Affairs(5101BX001353)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31501116)+1 种基金Shenzhen Sanming Project of Medicine(SZSM201911013)Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission(JCYJ20190809100005672).
文摘Synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone is the first trial-proven drug that reduces COVID-19 mortality by suppressing immune system.In contrast,interferons are a crucial component of host antiviral immunity and can be directly suppressed by glucocorticoids.To investigate whether therapeutic interferons can compensate glucocorticoids-induced loss of antiviral immunity,we retrospectively analyzed a cohort of 387 PCR-confirmed COVID-19 patients with quasi-random exposure to interferons and conditional exposure to glucocorticoids.Among patients receiving glucocorticoids,early interferon therapy was associated with earlier hospital discharge(adjusted HR 1.68,95%Cl 1.19-2.37)and symptom relief(adjusted HR 1.48;95%Cl 1.06-2.08),while these associations were insignificant among glucocorticoids nonusers.Early interferon therapy was also associated with lower prevalence of prolonged viral shedding(adjusted OR 0.24,95%Cl 0.10-0.57)only among glucocorticoids users.Additionally,these associations were glucocorticoid cumulative dose-and timing-dependent.These findings reveal potential therapeutic synergy between interferons and glucocorticoids in COVID-19 that warrants further investigation.
基金The authors acknowledge financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0209600)the Natural Science Foundation of China(22022813 and 21878268)the Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(2019R01006).
文摘Researchers prefer mild aqueous static zinc-ion batteries(ASZIBs)for their distinct benefits of excellent safety,abundant zinc resources,low cost,and high energy density.However,at the moment there are some issues with the cathode materials of mild ASZIBs,including dissolution,by-products,poor conductivity,and a contentious energy storage system.Consequently,there are numerous difficulties in the development of high-performance mild ASZIBs cathode materials.This overview examines the mechanisms for storing energy and the de-velopments in inorganic,organic,and other novel cathode materials that have emerged in recent years.At the same time,three solutions—structural engineering,interface engineering,and reaction pathway engineering—as well as the difficulties now faced by the cathode materials of mild ASZIBs are forcefully introduced.Finally,a prospect is made regarding the evolution of cathode materials in the future.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0209600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22022813 and 21878268)+2 种基金the Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(2019R01006)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX20180203)Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies(JJNY202003)。
文摘Electricity-driven water splitting to convert water into hydrogen(H_(2)has been widely regarded as an efficient approach for H_(2)production.Nevertheless,the energy conversion efficiency of it is greatly limited due to the disadvantage of the sluggish kinetic of oxidation evolution reaction(OER).To effectively address the issue,a novel concept of hybrid water electrolysis has been developed for energy–saving H_(2)production.This strategy aims to replace the sluggish kinetics of OER by utilizing thermodynamically favorable organics oxidation reaction to replace OER.Herein,recent advances in such water splitting system for boosting H_(2)evolution under low cell voltage are systematically summarized.Some notable progress of different organics oxidation reactions coupled with hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are discussed in detail.To facilitate the development of hybrid water electrolysis,the major challenges and perspectives are also proposed.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0209600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22022813 and 21878268)the Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(No.2019R01006).
文摘Sulfide solid electrolyte(SE)is one of the most promising technologies for all-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)because of its high ionic conductivity and ductile mechanical properties.In order to further improve the energy density of sulfide-based ASSBs and promote practical applications,silicon anodes with ultrahigh theoretical capacity(4,200 mAh·g^(−1))and rich resource abundance have broad commercial prospects.However,significant challenges including bulk instability of sulfide SEs and poor utilization of silicon materials have severely impeded the ASSBs from becoming viable.In this review,we first introduce the critical bulk properties of sulfide SEs and the most recent improving strategies covering the ionic conductivity,air stability,electrochemical window,mechanical stability,thermostability and solvent stability.Next,we introduce the main factors affecting the compatibility of silicon and sulfide SE,including the carbon’s effect,particle size of silicon,external pressure,silicon composite matrix and the depth of silicon’s lithiation.Finally,we discuss possible research directions in the future.We hope that this review can provide a comprehensive picture of the role of nanoscale approaches in recent advances in ASSBs with sulfide and silicon,as well as a source of inspiration for future research.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81530018,31371474,81370811,31570878 and 81300315).
文摘Macrophages play critical roles in renal fibrosis.However,macrophages exhibit ontogenic and functional heterogeneities,and which population of macrophages contributes to renal fibrosis and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.In this study,we genetically targeted Notch signaling by disrupting the transcription factor recombination signal binding protein-JK(RBP-J),to reveal its role in regulation of macrophages during the unilateral ureteral obstruction(UUO)-induced murine renal fibrosis.Myeloid-specific disruption of RBP-J attenuated renal fibrosis with reduced extracellular matrix deposition and myofibroblast activation,as well as attenuated epithelial-mesenchymal transition,likely owing to the reduced expression of TGF-β.Mean while,RBP-J deletion significantly hampered macrophage infiltration and activation in fibrotic kidney,although their proliferation appeared unaltered.By using macrophage clearance experiment,we found that kidney resident macrophages made negligible contribution,but bone marrow(BM)-derived macrophages played a major role in renal fibrogenesis.Further mechanistic analyses showed that Notch blockade reduced monocyte emigration from BM by down-regulating CCR2 expression.Finally,we found that myeloid-specific Notch activation aggravated renal fibrosis,which was mediated by CCR2^+macrophages infiltration.In summary,our data have unveiled that myeloid-specific targeting of Notch could ameliorate renal fibrosis by regulating BM-derived macrophages recruitment and activation,providing a novel strategy for intervention of this disease.
基金We sincerely thank the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering at Zhejiang University(No.SKL-ChE-20D01)the Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams(No.2017ZT07C291)+1 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KQTD20170810141424366)2019 Special Program for Central Government Guiding Local Science and Technology Development:Environmental Purification Functional Materials Research Platform,and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Product Engineering(No.ZDSYS20190911164401990)for supporting this research work。
文摘Metal-organic framework(MOF)/polymer composites have attracted extensive attention in the recent years.However,it still remains challenging to efficiently and effectively fabricate these composite materials.In this study,we propose a facile one-pot electrospinning strategy for preparation of HKUST-1/polyacrylonitrile(PAN)nanofibrous membranes from a homogeneous stock solution containing HKUST-1 precursors and PAN.MOF crystallization and polymer solidification occur simultaneously during the electrospinning process,thus avoiding the issues of aggregation and troublesome multistep fabrication of the conventional approach.The obtained HKUST-1/PAN electrospun membranes show uniform MOF distribution throughout the nanofibers and yield good mechanical properties.The membranes are used as separators in Li-metal full batteries under harsh testing conditions,using an ultrathin Li-metal anode,a high mass loading cathode,and the HKUST-1/PAN nanofibrous separator.The results demonstrate significantly improved cycling performance(capacity retention of 83.1%after 200 cycles)under a low negative to positive capacity ratio(N/P ratio of 1.86).The improvement can be attributed to an enhanced wettability of the separator towards electrolyte stemmed from the nanofibrous structure,and a uniform lithium ion flux stabilized by the open metal sites of uniformly distributed HKUST-1 particles in the membrane during cycling.
基金supported by research grants from Innovation and Technology Fund(PRP/036/20FX,China)Health and Medical Research Fund(MHRF-16170251,China)of Hong Kong to Hu-Biao Chen+1 种基金Singapore Ministry of Education(MOE)Tier 2(MOE2018-T2-1-060,Singapore)to Han-Ming ShenNational Natural Science Foundation of China(82074123 to Hu-Biao Chen,31501116 to Yingying Lu,82071441 to Liming Wang)。
文摘Mitochondria as a signaling platform play crucial roles in deciding cell fate.Many classic anticancer agents are known to trigger cell death through induction of mitochondrial damage.Mitophagy,one selective autophagy,is the key mitochondrial quality control that effectively removes damaged mitochondria.However,the precise roles of mitophagy in tumorigenesis and anticancer agent treatment remain largely unclear.Here,we examined the functional implication of mitophagy in the anticancer properties of magnolol,a natural product isolated from herbal Magnolia officinalis.First,we found that magnolol induces mitochondrial depolarization,causes excessive mitochondrial fragmentation,and increases mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(mtROS).Second,magnolol induces PTEN-induced putative kinase protein 1(PINK1)-Parkin-mediated mitophagy through regulating two positive feedforward amplification loops.Third,magnolol triggers cancer cell death and inhibits neuroblastoma tumor growth via the intrinsic apoptosis pathway.Moreover,magnolol prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing mice.Finally,inhibition of mitophagy by PINK1/Parkin knockdown or using inhibitors targeting different autophagy/mitophagy stages significantly promotes magnolol-induced cell death and enhances magnolol's anticancer efficacy,both in vitro and in vivo.Altogether,our study demonstrates that magnolol can induce autophagy/mitophagy and apoptosis,whereas blockage of autophagy/mitophagy remarkably enhances the anticancer efficacy of magnolol,suggesting that targeting mitophagy may be a promising strategy to overcome chemoresistance and improve anticancer therapy.
基金We acknowledge financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0209600)the Natural Science Foundation of China(22022813,21878268)the Leading Innovative and Entrepreneur Team Introduction Program of Zhejiang(2019R01006).
文摘Lithium-based batteries have had a profound impact on modern society through their extensive use in portable electronic devices,electric vehicles,and energy storage systems.However,battery safety issues such as thermal runaway,fire,and explosion hinder their practical application,especially for using metal anode.These problems are closely related to the high flammability of conventional electrolytes and have prompted the study of flameretardant and nonflammable electrolytes.Here,we review the recent research on nonflammable electrolytes used in lithium-based batteries,including phosphates,fluorides,fluorinated phosphazenes,ionic liquids,deep eutectic solvents,aqueous electrolytes,and solid-state electrolytes.Their flame-retardant mechanisms and efficiency are discussed,as well as their influence on cell electrochemical performance.We conclude with a summary of future prospects for the design of nonflammable electrolytes and the construction of safer lithium-based batteries.
基金This work was supported by Xiangyang Science and Technology Bureau(2020YL10,2020YL14,2020YL17,and 2020YL39)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31501116)+2 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission(JCYJ20190809100005672)Shenzhen Sanming Project of Medicine(SZSM201911013)US Department of Veterans Affairs(5I01BX001353).
文摘The long-term immunity and functional recovery after SARS-CoV-2 infection have implications in preventive measures and patient quality of life.Here we analyzed a prospective cohort of 121 recovered COVID-19 patients from Xiangyang,China at 1-year after diagnosis.Among them,chemiluminescence immunoassay-based screening showed 99%(95%CI,98–100%)seroprevalence 10–12 months after infection,comparing to 0.8%(95%CI,0.7–0.9%)in the general population.Total anti-receptor-binding domain(RBD)antibodies remained stable since discharge,while anti-RBD IgG and neutralization levels decreased over time.A predictive model estimates 17%(95%CI,11–24%)and 87%(95%CI,80–92%)participants were still 50%protected against detectable and severe re-infection of WT SARS-CoV-2,respectively,while neutralization levels against B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 variants were significantly reduced.All non-severe patients showed normal chest CT and 21%reported COVID-19-related symptoms.In contrast,53%severe patients had abnormal chest CT,decreased pulmonary function or cardiac involvement and 79%were still symptomatic.Our findings suggest long-lasting immune protection after SARS-CoV-2 infection,while also highlight the risk of immune evasive variants and long-term consequences for COVID-19 survivors.