Bulk thanks to their characteristics of being environmentally benign,easily fabricated and relatively stable,dyesensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have attracted attention over decades as a potential alternative to solar en...Bulk thanks to their characteristics of being environmentally benign,easily fabricated and relatively stable,dyesensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have attracted attention over decades as a potential alternative to solar energy conversion[1].However,as L.M.Peter pointed out in 2011,'although much more is now known about the physical and chemical processes taking place during operation of the DSSCs,the exponential increase in research effort during this period has not been matched by large increases in efficiency'[2].To date,展开更多
QU Xinghu, a park employee, lives in a small cottage near Yuping (JadeScreen) Pavilion on Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) in China’s Anhui Province. He looks after Huangshan’s most famous tree, the Guest Welcoming Pine, ...QU Xinghu, a park employee, lives in a small cottage near Yuping (JadeScreen) Pavilion on Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) in China’s Anhui Province. He looks after Huangshan’s most famous tree, the Guest Welcoming Pine, of which a huge iron picture hangs in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.The Guest Welcoming Pine has been assigned guardians since展开更多
Since the beginning of this year, many foreign friends have visited China at the invitation of CAFIU. Following are excerpts of what they saw and felt in China.
Background:Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture,located in Hunan Province,China,is a culturally rich region with a diverse population.The locals have a deep martial arts history and possess a wealth of traditi...Background:Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture,located in Hunan Province,China,is a culturally rich region with a diverse population.The locals have a deep martial arts history and possess a wealth of traditional knowledge for treating bruises.Methods:In order to investigate this topic,we conducted ethnobotanical studies by visiting local medicinal markets and conducting interviews.Results:We identified 43 botanical drugs used for treating bruises,categorized into four types:sprains,contusions,strains,and bone injuries.The local people typically prefer to mash these botanical drugs freshly or make medicinal wine for external use.Treatment often involves a combination of drugs to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis,with medications to dispel rheumatism,clear heat,and detoxify,tailored to the humid climate and high precipitation in mountainous areas.Based on the fidelity level values,the local plant resources with high acceptance,utilization,or potential value in the treatment of bruises included Sargentodoxa cuneata,Lycopodium japonicum,Dioscorea cirrhosa,Panax japonicus,Achyranthes bidentata,Lysimachia heterogenea and so on.Conclusion:Herbal medicine and related knowledge for treating bruises are diverse and rich in the Xiangxi region.However,the local traditional medicinal knowledge faces challenges regarding inheritance due to regional modernization.Therefore,it is crucial to protect and further study this knowledge in the future.展开更多
基金supported by NSFC for Creative Research Groups (21421004)Distinguished Young Scholars (21325625)+4 种基金NSFC/China (21636002)Oriental ScholarshipFundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (WJ1416005)Scientific Committee of Shanghai (15XD1501400)Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities (B16017)
文摘Bulk thanks to their characteristics of being environmentally benign,easily fabricated and relatively stable,dyesensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have attracted attention over decades as a potential alternative to solar energy conversion[1].However,as L.M.Peter pointed out in 2011,'although much more is now known about the physical and chemical processes taking place during operation of the DSSCs,the exponential increase in research effort during this period has not been matched by large increases in efficiency'[2].To date,
文摘QU Xinghu, a park employee, lives in a small cottage near Yuping (JadeScreen) Pavilion on Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) in China’s Anhui Province. He looks after Huangshan’s most famous tree, the Guest Welcoming Pine, of which a huge iron picture hangs in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.The Guest Welcoming Pine has been assigned guardians since
文摘Since the beginning of this year, many foreign friends have visited China at the invitation of CAFIU. Following are excerpts of what they saw and felt in China.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No:42001200)Hunan Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,China(No:2021209)+1 种基金the Special Project of Lushan Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences(2021ZWZX12)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Hunan Province(2023JJ30489).
文摘Background:Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture,located in Hunan Province,China,is a culturally rich region with a diverse population.The locals have a deep martial arts history and possess a wealth of traditional knowledge for treating bruises.Methods:In order to investigate this topic,we conducted ethnobotanical studies by visiting local medicinal markets and conducting interviews.Results:We identified 43 botanical drugs used for treating bruises,categorized into four types:sprains,contusions,strains,and bone injuries.The local people typically prefer to mash these botanical drugs freshly or make medicinal wine for external use.Treatment often involves a combination of drugs to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis,with medications to dispel rheumatism,clear heat,and detoxify,tailored to the humid climate and high precipitation in mountainous areas.Based on the fidelity level values,the local plant resources with high acceptance,utilization,or potential value in the treatment of bruises included Sargentodoxa cuneata,Lycopodium japonicum,Dioscorea cirrhosa,Panax japonicus,Achyranthes bidentata,Lysimachia heterogenea and so on.Conclusion:Herbal medicine and related knowledge for treating bruises are diverse and rich in the Xiangxi region.However,the local traditional medicinal knowledge faces challenges regarding inheritance due to regional modernization.Therefore,it is crucial to protect and further study this knowledge in the future.