1. IntroductionThere have been a number of serious incidents of compro- mised food safety in China in recent years. To list a few, these include： a Salmonella outbreak, the use of horse- meat in burgers, the illegal ...1. IntroductionThere have been a number of serious incidents of compro- mised food safety in China in recent years. To list a few, these include： a Salmonella outbreak, the use of horse- meat in burgers, the illegal use of phthalates as a clouding agent, the contamination of formula milk by melamine, the meat scandal of Shanghai Husi Food Company which sold reprocessed stale meat to many fast food chains includ- ing McDonald＇s, Burger King, and KFC across theworld,展开更多
There is an increasing concern about sustainable energy supply and problems relating to environmental issues such as global climate change. The development of new technologies is extremely important for creating energ...There is an increasing concern about sustainable energy supply and problems relating to environmental issues such as global climate change. The development of new technologies is extremely important for creating energy materials, for improving efficiency of energy-related conversions, for developing novel catalysts and reactors, and so on. The present special issue of the Journal of Energy Chemistry contains 26 peer-reviewed manuscripts, with concerns on the newest progress in new energy technologies, including fuel cells （1）, Li-ion battery （l）, hydrogen production （1）, catalysts for energy applications （5）, CO2 capture （1）, CO2 utilization （3）, biofuels （2） and plasma applications （8）. We have also included four papers on theoretical studies that are playing more and more important roles in the design of materials and in mechanism studies. Especially, we have paid special attentions to novel technologies like supercritical water and plasma conversion. We have selected papers from the ＂2012 International Symposium on Plasmas for Catalysts and Energy Materials＂, held in Tianjin, China, from September 21 to 24, 2012.展开更多
Photovoltaic solar cells have been recognized as one of the most promising ways to ease the increasingly serious energy shortages and solve the related environmental problems in the power generation industry. To accel...Photovoltaic solar cells have been recognized as one of the most promising ways to ease the increasingly serious energy shortages and solve the related environmental problems in the power generation industry. To accelerate the wider application of these photovoltaic devices, it is particularly important to realize low-cost and environmentally-friendly photovoltaic materials and technologies. Therefore, some new generation solar cells, including sensitized, organic heterojunction-based, perovskite and inorganic thin fihn solar cells, have been developed and continue to develop rapidly. These new generation solar cells are currently hot research topics in both the scientific and industrial fields, and are promoting deeper understanding of the charge generation, transport and storage processes in these complex semiconductor and photo-electrochemical systems, which is beneficial for interdisciplinary research among the various light-to-electricity conversion subjects.展开更多
The use of solar energy to drive the chemical and energy processes,and the chemical storage of solar energy are the key elements to move to a low-carbon economy,sustainable society and to foster energy transition.For ...The use of solar energy to drive the chemical and energy processes,and the chemical storage of solar energy are the key elements to move to a low-carbon economy,sustainable society and to foster energy transition.For this reason,there is a fast-growing scientific interest on this subject,which is part of the general effort for a solar-driven chemistry and energy,the chemistry of the future.To realize this展开更多
Complexity is one of the leading features of modem control systems. It is caused by the complex properties of controlled plants and the varied requirements in controller designs. In dealing with the control problems w...Complexity is one of the leading features of modem control systems. It is caused by the complex properties of controlled plants and the varied requirements in controller designs. In dealing with the control problems with complexity, in the past two decades, a lot of papers have been published that reported fruitful results on different theoretical backgrounds and with different methodologies, such as differential geometry-based design methods, hybrid system theory, switching control, neural network-based intelligent control, etc.展开更多
As guest editors, it is our great honor to bring this special issue of the Journal of Control Theory and Applications devoted to Recent Advances and New Directions in Switched Control Systems.
The Journal of Control Theory and Applications （JCTA） publishes high-quality papers on the theory,design,and applications in the systems and control field.This journal is published quarterly.Three types of contribut...The Journal of Control Theory and Applications （JCTA） publishes high-quality papers on the theory,design,and applications in the systems and control field.This journal is published quarterly.Three types of contribution s are regularly considered：展开更多
In this special issue of Neuroscience Bulletin, the topics range over emerging techniques from the nanoscopic to the macroscopic scales. At the nanoscopic level, new ways to obtain images at the individual protein le...In this special issue of Neuroscience Bulletin, the topics range over emerging techniques from the nanoscopic to the macroscopic scales. At the nanoscopic level, new ways to obtain images at the individual protein level in synapses take the re- construction of synaptic architecture to a new level, while using chromophores to disable specific proteins at selected subcellular locations allows the assessment of their functional roles in such dynamic processes as growth-cone extension and cell division. The subtle influences of axonal chan- nels and receptors on neurotransmission are revealed by recording from the blebs induced by axotomy, while methods from cloning to chemical computation are being applied to dissecting the structural-functional rules by which ion channels operatet41.展开更多
Recently China has released a plan for the development of its new strategic industries from now to the end of 2015, according to a latest statement released by the State Council. The plan indicates the goals for the s...Recently China has released a plan for the development of its new strategic industries from now to the end of 2015, according to a latest statement released by the State Council. The plan indicates the goals for the strategic emerging industry in the future 5~10 years. The seven industries will maintain an average growth rate of more than 20 percent during the 2011-2015 period, the plan said. The seven new strategic industries include energy conservation and environment protection, new information technology, biology, high-end equipment manufacturing, new materials, new energy展开更多
The year 2012 is the one that carries far-reaching importance to China’s development course.Within the year,the Chinese people worked with concerted efforts,overcame obstacles and difficulties,and recorded outstandin...The year 2012 is the one that carries far-reaching importance to China’s development course.Within the year,the Chinese people worked with concerted efforts,overcame obstacles and difficulties,and recorded outstanding progress for the reform an opening-up as well as modernization,so that social and economic development presented a sound posture with some progress in the process of maintaining stability,and people’s livelihood was continuously improved.展开更多
A few days ago, Hebei Fibre Inspection Bureau held the meeting of publicize and carry out cotton national standards. It was announced, the method for the determination of cotton grade used for 40 years will be replace...A few days ago, Hebei Fibre Inspection Bureau held the meeting of publicize and carry out cotton national standards. It was announced, the method for the determination of cotton grade used for 40 years will be replaced by color-level physical standard. New GB1103 cotton and velvet cotton standards will be issued on September 1, 2012. It will be implemented on September 1, 2013.展开更多
文摘1. IntroductionThere have been a number of serious incidents of compro- mised food safety in China in recent years. To list a few, these include： a Salmonella outbreak, the use of horse- meat in burgers, the illegal use of phthalates as a clouding agent, the contamination of formula milk by melamine, the meat scandal of Shanghai Husi Food Company which sold reprocessed stale meat to many fast food chains includ- ing McDonald＇s, Burger King, and KFC across theworld,
文摘There is an increasing concern about sustainable energy supply and problems relating to environmental issues such as global climate change. The development of new technologies is extremely important for creating energy materials, for improving efficiency of energy-related conversions, for developing novel catalysts and reactors, and so on. The present special issue of the Journal of Energy Chemistry contains 26 peer-reviewed manuscripts, with concerns on the newest progress in new energy technologies, including fuel cells （1）, Li-ion battery （l）, hydrogen production （1）, catalysts for energy applications （5）, CO2 capture （1）, CO2 utilization （3）, biofuels （2） and plasma applications （8）. We have also included four papers on theoretical studies that are playing more and more important roles in the design of materials and in mechanism studies. Especially, we have paid special attentions to novel technologies like supercritical water and plasma conversion. We have selected papers from the ＂2012 International Symposium on Plasmas for Catalysts and Energy Materials＂, held in Tianjin, China, from September 21 to 24, 2012.
文摘Photovoltaic solar cells have been recognized as one of the most promising ways to ease the increasingly serious energy shortages and solve the related environmental problems in the power generation industry. To accelerate the wider application of these photovoltaic devices, it is particularly important to realize low-cost and environmentally-friendly photovoltaic materials and technologies. Therefore, some new generation solar cells, including sensitized, organic heterojunction-based, perovskite and inorganic thin fihn solar cells, have been developed and continue to develop rapidly. These new generation solar cells are currently hot research topics in both the scientific and industrial fields, and are promoting deeper understanding of the charge generation, transport and storage processes in these complex semiconductor and photo-electrochemical systems, which is beneficial for interdisciplinary research among the various light-to-electricity conversion subjects.
文摘The use of solar energy to drive the chemical and energy processes,and the chemical storage of solar energy are the key elements to move to a low-carbon economy,sustainable society and to foster energy transition.For this reason,there is a fast-growing scientific interest on this subject,which is part of the general effort for a solar-driven chemistry and energy,the chemistry of the future.To realize this
文摘Complexity is one of the leading features of modem control systems. It is caused by the complex properties of controlled plants and the varied requirements in controller designs. In dealing with the control problems with complexity, in the past two decades, a lot of papers have been published that reported fruitful results on different theoretical backgrounds and with different methodologies, such as differential geometry-based design methods, hybrid system theory, switching control, neural network-based intelligent control, etc.
文摘As guest editors, it is our great honor to bring this special issue of the Journal of Control Theory and Applications devoted to Recent Advances and New Directions in Switched Control Systems.
文摘The Journal of Control Theory and Applications （JCTA） publishes high-quality papers on the theory,design,and applications in the systems and control field.This journal is published quarterly.Three types of contribution s are regularly considered：
文摘In this special issue of Neuroscience Bulletin, the topics range over emerging techniques from the nanoscopic to the macroscopic scales. At the nanoscopic level, new ways to obtain images at the individual protein level in synapses take the re- construction of synaptic architecture to a new level, while using chromophores to disable specific proteins at selected subcellular locations allows the assessment of their functional roles in such dynamic processes as growth-cone extension and cell division. The subtle influences of axonal chan- nels and receptors on neurotransmission are revealed by recording from the blebs induced by axotomy, while methods from cloning to chemical computation are being applied to dissecting the structural-functional rules by which ion channels operatet41.
文摘Recently China has released a plan for the development of its new strategic industries from now to the end of 2015, according to a latest statement released by the State Council. The plan indicates the goals for the strategic emerging industry in the future 5~10 years. The seven industries will maintain an average growth rate of more than 20 percent during the 2011-2015 period, the plan said. The seven new strategic industries include energy conservation and environment protection, new information technology, biology, high-end equipment manufacturing, new materials, new energy
文摘The year 2012 is the one that carries far-reaching importance to China’s development course.Within the year,the Chinese people worked with concerted efforts,overcame obstacles and difficulties,and recorded outstanding progress for the reform an opening-up as well as modernization,so that social and economic development presented a sound posture with some progress in the process of maintaining stability,and people’s livelihood was continuously improved.
文摘A few days ago, Hebei Fibre Inspection Bureau held the meeting of publicize and carry out cotton national standards. It was announced, the method for the determination of cotton grade used for 40 years will be replaced by color-level physical standard. New GB1103 cotton and velvet cotton standards will be issued on September 1, 2012. It will be implemented on September 1, 2013.
