Alloys designed with the traditional trial and error method have encountered several problems,such as long trial cycles and high costs.The rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence provides a new path ...Alloys designed with the traditional trial and error method have encountered several problems,such as long trial cycles and high costs.The rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence provides a new path for the efficient development of metallic materials,that is,machine learning-assisted design.In this paper,the basic strategy for the machine learning-assisted rational design of alloys was introduced.Research progress in the property-oriented reversal design of alloy composition,the screening design of alloy composition based on models established using element physical and chemical features or microstructure factors,and the optimal design of alloy composition and process parameters based on iterative feedback optimization was reviewed.Results showed the great advantages of machine learning,including high efficiency and low cost.Future development trends for the machine learning-assisted rational design of alloys were also discussed.Interpretable modeling,integrated modeling,high-throughput combination,multi-objective optimization,and innovative platform building were suggested as fields of great interest.展开更多
Lipase-catalyzed stereoselective resolution of cis-(±)-dimethyl 1-acetylpiperidine-2,3-dicarboxylate(cis-(±)-1)is an attractive route for the synthesis of(S,S)-2,8-diazobicyclo[4.3.0]nonane,an important chir...Lipase-catalyzed stereoselective resolution of cis-(±)-dimethyl 1-acetylpiperidine-2,3-dicarboxylate(cis-(±)-1)is an attractive route for the synthesis of(S,S)-2,8-diazobicyclo[4.3.0]nonane,an important chiral intermediate of the fluoroquinolone antibiotic,moxifloxacin.In our previous study,a lipase from Sporisorium reilianum(SRL)was identified to possess excellent thermostability and pH stability.However,the low enzymatic activity of the SRL is a challenge that must be addressed.A rational design was initially employed for SRL tailoring according to the engineered Candida antarctica lipase B(CALB),resulting in a beneficial variant called SRL-I194N/V195L.Subsequently,two key amino acid residues in loop 6,L145 and L154,which might modulate the lid conformation between open and closed,were identified.A tetra-site variant,SRL-I194N/V195L/L145V/L154G(V13),with a significantly enhanced activity of 87.8 U∙mg^(−1) was obtained;this value was 2195-fold higher than that of wild-type SRL.Variant V13 was used to prepare optically pure(2S,3R)-dimethyl 1-acetylpiperidine-2,3-dicarboxylate((2S,3R)-1),resolving 1 mol∙L^(−1) cis-(±)-1 with a conversion of 49.9%in 2 h and absolute stereoselectivity(E>200).Excellent stability with a half-life of 92.5 h was also observed at 50℃.Overall,the study findings reveal a lipase with high activity toward cis-(±)-1 at an industrial level and may offer a general strategy for enhancing the enzyme activity of other lipases and other classes of enzymes with a lid moiety.展开更多
Recently,metal selenides have obtained widespread attention as electrode materials for alkali(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries due to their promising theoretical capacity and mechanism.Nevertheless,metal selenides,simila...Recently,metal selenides have obtained widespread attention as electrode materials for alkali(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries due to their promising theoretical capacity and mechanism.Nevertheless,metal selenides,similar to metal oxides and sulfides,also suffer from severe volume explosion during repeated charge/discharge processes,which results in the structure collapse and the following pulverization of electrode materials.Hence,it leads to poor cycle stability and influencing their further application.In order to solve these issues,some special strategies,including elemental doping,coupling with carbon materials,synthesis of the bimetal selenides with heterostructure,etc.,have been gradually applied to design novel electrode materials with outstanding electrochemical performance.Herein,the recent research progress on metal selenides as anodes for alkali ion batteries is summarized,including the regulation of crystal structure,synthesis strategies,modification methods,and electrochemical mechanisms and kinetics.Besides,the challenges of metal selenides and the perspective for future electrode material design are proposed.It is hoped to pave a way for the development of metal selenide electrode materials for the potential applications for alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries.展开更多
High-entropy materials are mainly composed of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)and their derivates.Among them,HEAs account for a big part.As a new kind of alloy,they are now arousing great interests because of their high mech...High-entropy materials are mainly composed of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)and their derivates.Among them,HEAs account for a big part.As a new kind of alloy,they are now arousing great interests because of their high mechanical strength,extraordinary fracture toughness,corrosion resistance compared with traditional alloys.These characteristics allow the use of HEAs in various fields,including mechanical manufacturing,heat-resistant,radiation-resistant,corrosion-resistant,wear-resistant coatings,energy storage,heterocatalysis,etc.In order to promote the extensive application of HEAs,it is of significance to realize their rational design and preparation.In this paper,a systematic review focusing on the rational design and fabrication of nanosized HEAs is given.The design principles of how to match different elements in HEAs and the premise for the formation of single-phase solid solution HEAs are first illustrated.Computation methods for the prediction of formation conditions and properties of HEAs are also in discussion.Then,a detailed description and comparison of the synthesis methods of HEAs and their derivate,as well as their growing mechanism under various synthetic environments is provided.The commonly used characterization methods for the detection of HEAs,along with the typical cases of the application of HEAs in industrial materials,energy storage materials and catalytic materials are also included.Finally,the challenges and perspectives in the design and synthesis of HEAs would be proposed.We hope this review will give guidance for the future development of HEAs materials.展开更多
Restricted genetic diversity can supply only a limited number of elite genes for modern plant cultivation and transgenesis.In this study,we demonstrate that rational design enables the engineering of geranyl-geranyl d...Restricted genetic diversity can supply only a limited number of elite genes for modern plant cultivation and transgenesis.In this study,we demonstrate that rational design enables the engineering of geranyl-geranyl diphosphate synthase(NtGGPPS),an enzyme of the methylerythritol phosphate pathway(MEP)in the model plant Nicotiana tabacum.As the crucial bottleneck in carotenoid biosynthesis,NtGGPPS1 interacts with phytoene synthase(NtPSY1)to channel GGPP into the production of carotenoids.Loss of this enzyme in the ntggpps1 mutant leads to decreased carotenoid accumulation.With the aim of enhanc-ing NtGGPPS1 activity,we undertook structure-guided rational redesign of its substrate binding pocket in combination with sequence alignment.The activity of the designed NtGGPPS1(a pentuple mutant of five sites V154A/I161L/F218Y/I209S/V233E,d-NtGGPPS1)was measured by a high-throughput colorimetric assay.d-NtGGPPS1 exhibited significantly higher conversion of IPP and each co-substrate(DMAPP~1995.5-fold,GPP~25.9-fold,and FPP~16.7-fold)for GGPP synthesis compared with wild-type NtGGPPS1.Importantly,the transient and stable expression of d-NtGGPPS1 in the ntggpps1 mutant increased carotenoid levels in leaves,improved photosynthetic efficiency,and increased biomass relative to NtGGPPS1.These findings provide a firm basis for the engineering of GGPPS and will facilitate the development of quality and yield traits.Our results open the door for the structure-guided rational design of elite genes in higher plants。展开更多
Rice is one of the most important staple food for over half of the world's population,and a substantial increase in productivity and quality of rice grain will be required to feed a growing human population.Grain siz...Rice is one of the most important staple food for over half of the world's population,and a substantial increase in productivity and quality of rice grain will be required to feed a growing human population.Grain size and shape are the two important components contributing to grain yield and quality,because they impact both yield potential and end-use quality.展开更多
In recent years,the rapid charge-discharge property of super capacitors based on metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)has seen excellent applications in energy storage equipment.However,the purposeful design of high-performa...In recent years,the rapid charge-discharge property of super capacitors based on metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)has seen excellent applications in energy storage equipment.However,the purposeful design of high-performance electrodes for MOFderived super capacitors is still an urgent problem that needs to be solved.Herein,we rationally design and prepare three MOFs with the same crystal configuration and controllable functional groups.Through the combination of rigorous experiment and calculation,we have verified the effects of the specific surface area of the electrode material as well as the binding energy between the electrode material and the electrolyte ions on the performance of the super capacitor.This work not only extends the application of MOFs,but also provides a model-material platform for the study of charge–discharge behavior of MOF-based super capacitors,creating a way of thinking for the selection and design of MOF materials for energy storage applications.展开更多
Aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs)are regarded as a promising alternative to the widely used lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage systems.The researches on the development of novel aqueous electrolyte to i...Aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs)are regarded as a promising alternative to the widely used lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage systems.The researches on the development of novel aqueous electrolyte to improve battery performance have also attracted great interest since the electrolyte is a key com-ponent for Zn2+migration between cathode and anode.Herein,we briefly sum-marized and illuminated the recent development tendency of aqueous electrolyte for AZIBs,then deeply analyzed its existing issues(water decomposition,cathode dissolution,corrosion and passivation,and dendrite growth)and discussed the corresponding optimization strategies(pH regulation,concentrated salt solution,electrolyte composition design,and functional additives).The internal mecha-nisms of these strategies were further revealed and the relationships between issues and solutions were clarified,which could guide the future development of aqueous electrolytes for AZIBs.展开更多
Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2)R)represents a sustainable way to store intermittent renewable energies and produce carbon-neutral fuels,yet the energy efficiency remains a huge bottleneck owning to its sluggis...Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2)R)represents a sustainable way to store intermittent renewable energies and produce carbon-neutral fuels,yet the energy efficiency remains a huge bottleneck owning to its sluggish kinetics and complex reaction pathways.Highly active,selective,and robust electrocatalysts are strongly demanded to accelerate CO_(2) conversion and deploy this technology to practical applications.In this review,we focus on single-atom catalysts(SACs),a unique category of electrocatalysts with atomically dispersed metal active sites,which have shown distinctive performances in CO_(2)R and offer an ideal platform for in-depth mechanistic studies at the atomic level.Despite various SACs with attractive CO_(2)R performances have been reported,the relationship between electronic/geometric structure of SACs and the corresponding electrocatalytic performance still needs to be discussed with caution.Here we take a broad overview on the recent progress in understanding the structure–function correlation of SACs in CO_(2)R,with the purpose of providing deep insights and guiding the future rational design of SACs.First,we provide the fundamental understandings of CO_(2)R on SACs,following different reaction pathways.Then,we describe the progresses in the development of well-defined SACs and the mechanistic studies on the influences from particular structural parameters,such as first-shell and second-sphere coordination,conductive supports and interface with a secondary catalyst.Finally,some perspectives are highlighted on the path towards efficient CO_(2)R on SACs.展开更多
Inspired by the relatively recognized performance of transition metal sulfides in the oxidation of hydrazine,the catalytic properties of FeS_(2) and Fe_(3)S_(4) are compared via the density functional theory calculati...Inspired by the relatively recognized performance of transition metal sulfides in the oxidation of hydrazine,the catalytic properties of FeS_(2) and Fe_(3)S_(4) are compared via the density functional theory calculations.Due to the different coordination numbers of iron-sulfur,the free energies of the dehydrogenation steps on FeS_(2) are far less than those on Fe_(3)S_(4),which led to the much better catalytic performance of FeS_(2).Accordingly,FeS_(2) microspheres are rationally proposed as a more efficient electrocatalyst for hydrazine oxidation,which is then prepared by a facile one-step hydrothermal strategy.Such FeS_(2)microspheres show great activity for hydrazine oxidation with an onset oxidation potential of 0.22 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode,and a peak current density of 16 m A cm^(-2).Meanwhile,stability and high faradaic efficiency(3.5e-/N_(2)H_(4))is obtained for hydrazine oxidation to N_(2).展开更多
Penetrating head injury is rare,and thus management of such injuries is non-standard.Early diagnosis and intraoperative comprehensive exploration are necessary considering the complexity and severity of the trauma.How...Penetrating head injury is rare,and thus management of such injuries is non-standard.Early diagnosis and intraoperative comprehensive exploration are necessary considering the complexity and severity of the trauma.However,because of the lack of microsurgical techniques in local hospitals,the possible retained foreign bodies and other postoperative complications such as cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)leak usually require a rational design for a secondary operation to deal with.We present a case of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed with a bamboo stick in his left eye.The chopsticks passed through the orbit roof and penetrated the skull base.In subsequent days,the patient sustained CSF leak and intracranial infection after an unsatisfied primary treatment in the local hospital and had to request a secondary operation in our department.Computed tomography including plain scan,three dimension recon-struction and computed tomographic angiography are used to determine the course and extent of head injury.A frontal craniotomy was performed.Three pieces of stick were found residual and removed with the comminuted orbit bone fragments.A pedicled temporalis muscle fascia graft was applied to repair the frontier skull base and a free temporalis muscle flap to seal the frontal sinus defect.Aggressive broad-spectrum antibiotics of vancomycin and meropenem were administrated for persistent fever after operation.CSF external drainage system continued for 12 days,and was removed 10 days after tem-perature returned to normal.The Glasgow coma scale score was improved to 15 at postoperative day 7 and the patient was discharged at day 22 uneventfully.We believe that appropriate preoperative surgical plan and thorough surgical exploration by microsurgery is essential for attaining a favorable outcome,especially in secondary operation.Good postoperative recovery depends on successfully management before and after operation for possible complications as well.展开更多
l-Lactate dehydrogenases can reduce alpha-keto carboxylic acids asymmetrically and generally have a broad substrate spectrum.l-Lactate dehydrogenase gene(LF-l-LDH0845)with reducing activity towards 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl...l-Lactate dehydrogenases can reduce alpha-keto carboxylic acids asymmetrically and generally have a broad substrate spectrum.l-Lactate dehydrogenase gene(LF-l-LDH0845)with reducing activity towards 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate and phenylpyruvate was obtained from Lactobacillus fermentum JN248.To change the substrate specificity of LDH0845 and improve its catalytic activity towards large substrates,site-directed mutation of Tyr221 was performed by analyzing the amino acids in the active center.Kinetic parameters show that the kcat values of Y221F mutant on 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate,4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate,and glyoxylate are 1.21 s^(−1),1.35 s^(−1),and 0.72 s^(−1),respectively,which are 420%,150%and 130%of the wild-type LDH0845.This study shows that the mutations of Y221 can significantly change the substrate specificity of LDH0845,making it become a potential tool enzyme for the reduction of alpha-keto carboxylic acids with large functional groups.展开更多
Current design rationale (DR) systems have not demonstrated the value of the approach in practice since little attention is put to the evaluation method of DR knowledge. To systematize knowledge management process f...Current design rationale (DR) systems have not demonstrated the value of the approach in practice since little attention is put to the evaluation method of DR knowledge. To systematize knowledge management process for future computer-aided DR applications, a prerequisite is to provide the measure for the DR knowledge. In this paper, a new knowledge network evaluation method for DR management is presented. The method characterizes the DR knowledge value from four perspectives, namely, the design rationale structure scale, association knowledge and reasoning ability, degree of design justification support and degree of knowledge representation conciseness. The DR knowledge comprehensive value is also measured by the proposed method. To validate the proposed method, different style of DR knowledge network and the performance of the proposed measure are discussed. The evaluation method has been applied in two realistic design cases and compared with the structural measures. The research proposes the DR knowledge evaluation method which can provide object metric and selection basis for the DR knowledge reuse during the product design process. In addition, the method is proved to be more effective guidance and support for the application and management of DR knowledge.展开更多
Web Quest is an advanced tool which could provide the significant scaffolding to support instructors through incorporating learning objects within systematic designs of learning activities. The focus of this article i...Web Quest is an advanced tool which could provide the significant scaffolding to support instructors through incorporating learning objects within systematic designs of learning activities. The focus of this article is to explore how a Webquest is designed reasonably and what rationales are implied in such a design through a case study of Webquest design for a group of ESL/EFL learners in Grade 12. The result indicates that a Webquest which is guided by the principles of constructivist problem solving, social interaction and scaffolding learning can be regarded as a desirable Webquest.展开更多
Rational design of ionic liquids(ILs),which is highly dependent on the accuracy of the model used,has always been crucial for CO_(2)separation from flue gas.In this study,a support vector machine(SVM)model which is a ...Rational design of ionic liquids(ILs),which is highly dependent on the accuracy of the model used,has always been crucial for CO_(2)separation from flue gas.In this study,a support vector machine(SVM)model which is a machine learning approach is established,so as to improve the prediction accuracy and range of IL melting points.Based on IL melting points data with 600 training data and 168 testing data,the estimated average absolute relative deviations(AARD)and squared correlation coefficients(R^(2))are 3.11%,0.8820 and 5.12%,0.8542 for the training set and testing set of the SVM model,respectively.Then,through the melting points model and other rational design processes including conductor-like screening model for real solvents(COSMO-RS)calculation and physical property constraints,cyano-based ILs are obtained,in which tetracyanoborate[TCB]-is often ruled out due to incorrect estimation of melting points model in the literature.Subsequently,by means of process simulation using Aspen Plus,optimal IL are compared with excellent IL reported in the literature.Finally,1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tricyanomethanide[EMIM][TCM]is selected as a most suitable solvent for CO_(2)separation from flue gas,the process of which leads to 12.9%savings on total annualized cost compared to that of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide[EMIM][Tf_(2)N].展开更多
Proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) technology represents a groundbreaking development in drug discovery, leveraging the ubiquitin‒proteasome system to specifically degrade proteins responsible for the disease. PRO...Proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) technology represents a groundbreaking development in drug discovery, leveraging the ubiquitin‒proteasome system to specifically degrade proteins responsible for the disease. PROTAC is characterized by its unique heterobifunctional structure, which comprises two functional domains connected by a linker. The linker plays a pivotal role in determining PROTAC's biodegradative efficacy. Advanced and rationally designed functional linkers for PROTAC are under development. Nonetheless, the correlation between linker characteristics and PROTAC efficacy remains under-investigated. Consequently, this study will present a multidisciplinary analysis of PROTAC linkers and their impact on efficacy, thereby guiding the rational design of linkers. We will primarily discuss the structural types and characteristics of PROTAC linkers, and the optimization strategies used for their rational design. Furthermore, we will discuss how factors like linker length, group type, flexibility, and linkage site affect the biodegradation efficiency of PROTACs. We believe that this work will contribute towards the advancement of rational linker design in the PROTAC research area.展开更多
A digital model is presented for the purpose of design, manufacture and measurement of hypoid gear, based on the non-uniform rational B-spline surface (NURBS) method. The digital model and the function-oriented acti...A digital model is presented for the purpose of design, manufacture and measurement of hypoid gear, based on the non-uniform rational B-spline surface (NURBS) method. The digital model and the function-oriented active design technique are combined to form a new design method for hypoid gears. The method is well adaptable to CNC bevel gear cutting machines and CNC-controlled gear inspection machines, and can be used to create the initial machine tool cutting location data or program measurement path. The presented example verifies the method is correct.展开更多
Polymeric materials with excellent performance are the foundation for developing high-level technology and advanced manufacturing.Polymeric material genome engineering(PMGE)is becoming a vital platform for the intelli...Polymeric materials with excellent performance are the foundation for developing high-level technology and advanced manufacturing.Polymeric material genome engineering(PMGE)is becoming a vital platform for the intelligent manufacturing of polymeric materials.However,the development of PMGE is still in its infancy,and many issues remain to be addressed.In this perspective,we elaborate on the PMGE concepts,summarize the state-of-the-art research and achievements,and highlight the challenges and prospects in this field.In particular,we focus on property estimation approaches,including property proxy prediction and machine learning prediction of polymer properties.The potential engineering applications of PMGE are discussed,including the fields of advanced composites,polymeric materials for communications,and integrated circuits.展开更多
Amyloid proteins correlate with a series of degenerative diseases. Targeting amyloid aggregation has remained a hot topic in therapeutic studies. Numerous inhibitors have been developed, but very few have been approve...Amyloid proteins correlate with a series of degenerative diseases. Targeting amyloid aggregation has remained a hot topic in therapeutic studies. Numerous inhibitors have been developed, but very few have been approved for marketing. Meanwhile, the growing knowledge of amyloid structural characteristics provides a basis for the rational design of inhibitors. Here we introduce the high-resolution structural findings of amyloid fibrils in recent years and discuss the reported strategies toward rationally designed inhibitors based on amyloid-related structural studies.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3803101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51974028 and 52022011)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission(No.Z191100001119125)。
文摘Alloys designed with the traditional trial and error method have encountered several problems,such as long trial cycles and high costs.The rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence provides a new path for the efficient development of metallic materials,that is,machine learning-assisted design.In this paper,the basic strategy for the machine learning-assisted rational design of alloys was introduced.Research progress in the property-oriented reversal design of alloy composition,the screening design of alloy composition based on models established using element physical and chemical features or microstructure factors,and the optimal design of alloy composition and process parameters based on iterative feedback optimization was reviewed.Results showed the great advantages of machine learning,including high efficiency and low cost.Future development trends for the machine learning-assisted rational design of alloys were also discussed.Interpretable modeling,integrated modeling,high-throughput combination,multi-objective optimization,and innovative platform building were suggested as fields of great interest.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2102100 and 2018YFA0901400)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(RF-C2019005)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32000898)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LQ21B060006).
文摘Lipase-catalyzed stereoselective resolution of cis-(±)-dimethyl 1-acetylpiperidine-2,3-dicarboxylate(cis-(±)-1)is an attractive route for the synthesis of(S,S)-2,8-diazobicyclo[4.3.0]nonane,an important chiral intermediate of the fluoroquinolone antibiotic,moxifloxacin.In our previous study,a lipase from Sporisorium reilianum(SRL)was identified to possess excellent thermostability and pH stability.However,the low enzymatic activity of the SRL is a challenge that must be addressed.A rational design was initially employed for SRL tailoring according to the engineered Candida antarctica lipase B(CALB),resulting in a beneficial variant called SRL-I194N/V195L.Subsequently,two key amino acid residues in loop 6,L145 and L154,which might modulate the lid conformation between open and closed,were identified.A tetra-site variant,SRL-I194N/V195L/L145V/L154G(V13),with a significantly enhanced activity of 87.8 U∙mg^(−1) was obtained;this value was 2195-fold higher than that of wild-type SRL.Variant V13 was used to prepare optically pure(2S,3R)-dimethyl 1-acetylpiperidine-2,3-dicarboxylate((2S,3R)-1),resolving 1 mol∙L^(−1) cis-(±)-1 with a conversion of 49.9%in 2 h and absolute stereoselectivity(E>200).Excellent stability with a half-life of 92.5 h was also observed at 50℃.Overall,the study findings reveal a lipase with high activity toward cis-(±)-1 at an industrial level and may offer a general strategy for enhancing the enzyme activity of other lipases and other classes of enzymes with a lid moiety.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51563002 and 52101243)the"100-level"Innovative Talents Project of Guizhou Province,China(No.[2016]5653)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2020A1515010886)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou(No.202102010373)。
文摘Recently,metal selenides have obtained widespread attention as electrode materials for alkali(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries due to their promising theoretical capacity and mechanism.Nevertheless,metal selenides,similar to metal oxides and sulfides,also suffer from severe volume explosion during repeated charge/discharge processes,which results in the structure collapse and the following pulverization of electrode materials.Hence,it leads to poor cycle stability and influencing their further application.In order to solve these issues,some special strategies,including elemental doping,coupling with carbon materials,synthesis of the bimetal selenides with heterostructure,etc.,have been gradually applied to design novel electrode materials with outstanding electrochemical performance.Herein,the recent research progress on metal selenides as anodes for alkali ion batteries is summarized,including the regulation of crystal structure,synthesis strategies,modification methods,and electrochemical mechanisms and kinetics.Besides,the challenges of metal selenides and the perspective for future electrode material design are proposed.It is hoped to pave a way for the development of metal selenide electrode materials for the potential applications for alkali metal ion(Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+))batteries.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21703149,51872193,21938006,and 5192500409)the National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2020YFC1808401)+1 种基金Cutting-Edge Technology Basic Research Project of Jiangsu(No.BK20202012)the project supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘High-entropy materials are mainly composed of high-entropy alloys(HEAs)and their derivates.Among them,HEAs account for a big part.As a new kind of alloy,they are now arousing great interests because of their high mechanical strength,extraordinary fracture toughness,corrosion resistance compared with traditional alloys.These characteristics allow the use of HEAs in various fields,including mechanical manufacturing,heat-resistant,radiation-resistant,corrosion-resistant,wear-resistant coatings,energy storage,heterocatalysis,etc.In order to promote the extensive application of HEAs,it is of significance to realize their rational design and preparation.In this paper,a systematic review focusing on the rational design and fabrication of nanosized HEAs is given.The design principles of how to match different elements in HEAs and the premise for the formation of single-phase solid solution HEAs are first illustrated.Computation methods for the prediction of formation conditions and properties of HEAs are also in discussion.Then,a detailed description and comparison of the synthesis methods of HEAs and their derivate,as well as their growing mechanism under various synthetic environments is provided.The commonly used characterization methods for the detection of HEAs,along with the typical cases of the application of HEAs in industrial materials,energy storage materials and catalytic materials are also included.Finally,the challenges and perspectives in the design and synthesis of HEAs would be proposed.We hope this review will give guidance for the future development of HEAs materials.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(182300410053)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2020M672308)+3 种基金Henan Postdoctoral Science Foundation(227462)Science Project(902019AA0140)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0905100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2004143)。
文摘Restricted genetic diversity can supply only a limited number of elite genes for modern plant cultivation and transgenesis.In this study,we demonstrate that rational design enables the engineering of geranyl-geranyl diphosphate synthase(NtGGPPS),an enzyme of the methylerythritol phosphate pathway(MEP)in the model plant Nicotiana tabacum.As the crucial bottleneck in carotenoid biosynthesis,NtGGPPS1 interacts with phytoene synthase(NtPSY1)to channel GGPP into the production of carotenoids.Loss of this enzyme in the ntggpps1 mutant leads to decreased carotenoid accumulation.With the aim of enhanc-ing NtGGPPS1 activity,we undertook structure-guided rational redesign of its substrate binding pocket in combination with sequence alignment.The activity of the designed NtGGPPS1(a pentuple mutant of five sites V154A/I161L/F218Y/I209S/V233E,d-NtGGPPS1)was measured by a high-throughput colorimetric assay.d-NtGGPPS1 exhibited significantly higher conversion of IPP and each co-substrate(DMAPP~1995.5-fold,GPP~25.9-fold,and FPP~16.7-fold)for GGPP synthesis compared with wild-type NtGGPPS1.Importantly,the transient and stable expression of d-NtGGPPS1 in the ntggpps1 mutant increased carotenoid levels in leaves,improved photosynthetic efficiency,and increased biomass relative to NtGGPPS1.These findings provide a firm basis for the engineering of GGPPS and will facilitate the development of quality and yield traits.Our results open the door for the structure-guided rational design of elite genes in higher plants。
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.91635302)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0100401)+1 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDA08010101)the State Key Laboratory of Plant Cell and Chromosome Engineering (PCCEKF-2017-04)
文摘Rice is one of the most important staple food for over half of the world's population,and a substantial increase in productivity and quality of rice grain will be required to feed a growing human population.Grain size and shape are the two important components contributing to grain yield and quality,because they impact both yield potential and end-use quality.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22005273 and 21825106).
文摘In recent years,the rapid charge-discharge property of super capacitors based on metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)has seen excellent applications in energy storage equipment.However,the purposeful design of high-performance electrodes for MOFderived super capacitors is still an urgent problem that needs to be solved.Herein,we rationally design and prepare three MOFs with the same crystal configuration and controllable functional groups.Through the combination of rigorous experiment and calculation,we have verified the effects of the specific surface area of the electrode material as well as the binding energy between the electrode material and the electrolyte ions on the performance of the super capacitor.This work not only extends the application of MOFs,but also provides a model-material platform for the study of charge–discharge behavior of MOF-based super capacitors,creating a way of thinking for the selection and design of MOF materials for energy storage applications.
基金the National Nature Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21975289,U19A2019Hunan Provincial Research and Development Plan in Key Areas,Grant/Award Number:2019GK2033Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project of China,Grant/Award Num-bers:2017TP1001,2020JJ2042,2018RS3009。
文摘Aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs)are regarded as a promising alternative to the widely used lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage systems.The researches on the development of novel aqueous electrolyte to improve battery performance have also attracted great interest since the electrolyte is a key com-ponent for Zn2+migration between cathode and anode.Herein,we briefly sum-marized and illuminated the recent development tendency of aqueous electrolyte for AZIBs,then deeply analyzed its existing issues(water decomposition,cathode dissolution,corrosion and passivation,and dendrite growth)and discussed the corresponding optimization strategies(pH regulation,concentrated salt solution,electrolyte composition design,and functional additives).The internal mecha-nisms of these strategies were further revealed and the relationships between issues and solutions were clarified,which could guide the future development of aqueous electrolytes for AZIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21872039 and 22072030)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Nos.18JC1411700 and 19DZ2270100).
文摘Electrochemical CO_(2) reduction(CO_(2)R)represents a sustainable way to store intermittent renewable energies and produce carbon-neutral fuels,yet the energy efficiency remains a huge bottleneck owning to its sluggish kinetics and complex reaction pathways.Highly active,selective,and robust electrocatalysts are strongly demanded to accelerate CO_(2) conversion and deploy this technology to practical applications.In this review,we focus on single-atom catalysts(SACs),a unique category of electrocatalysts with atomically dispersed metal active sites,which have shown distinctive performances in CO_(2)R and offer an ideal platform for in-depth mechanistic studies at the atomic level.Despite various SACs with attractive CO_(2)R performances have been reported,the relationship between electronic/geometric structure of SACs and the corresponding electrocatalytic performance still needs to be discussed with caution.Here we take a broad overview on the recent progress in understanding the structure–function correlation of SACs in CO_(2)R,with the purpose of providing deep insights and guiding the future rational design of SACs.First,we provide the fundamental understandings of CO_(2)R on SACs,following different reaction pathways.Then,we describe the progresses in the development of well-defined SACs and the mechanistic studies on the influences from particular structural parameters,such as first-shell and second-sphere coordination,conductive supports and interface with a secondary catalyst.Finally,some perspectives are highlighted on the path towards efficient CO_(2)R on SACs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21874079)Nature Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scientists of Shandong Province(No.ZR2018JL011)+2 种基金Key R&D Project of Shandong Province(No.GG201809230180)Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn201909088)Outstanding Youth Innovation Team of Universities in Shandong Province(No.2019KJA027)。
文摘Inspired by the relatively recognized performance of transition metal sulfides in the oxidation of hydrazine,the catalytic properties of FeS_(2) and Fe_(3)S_(4) are compared via the density functional theory calculations.Due to the different coordination numbers of iron-sulfur,the free energies of the dehydrogenation steps on FeS_(2) are far less than those on Fe_(3)S_(4),which led to the much better catalytic performance of FeS_(2).Accordingly,FeS_(2) microspheres are rationally proposed as a more efficient electrocatalyst for hydrazine oxidation,which is then prepared by a facile one-step hydrothermal strategy.Such FeS_(2)microspheres show great activity for hydrazine oxidation with an onset oxidation potential of 0.22 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode,and a peak current density of 16 m A cm^(-2).Meanwhile,stability and high faradaic efficiency(3.5e-/N_(2)H_(4))is obtained for hydrazine oxidation to N_(2).
文摘Penetrating head injury is rare,and thus management of such injuries is non-standard.Early diagnosis and intraoperative comprehensive exploration are necessary considering the complexity and severity of the trauma.However,because of the lack of microsurgical techniques in local hospitals,the possible retained foreign bodies and other postoperative complications such as cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)leak usually require a rational design for a secondary operation to deal with.We present a case of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed with a bamboo stick in his left eye.The chopsticks passed through the orbit roof and penetrated the skull base.In subsequent days,the patient sustained CSF leak and intracranial infection after an unsatisfied primary treatment in the local hospital and had to request a secondary operation in our department.Computed tomography including plain scan,three dimension recon-struction and computed tomographic angiography are used to determine the course and extent of head injury.A frontal craniotomy was performed.Three pieces of stick were found residual and removed with the comminuted orbit bone fragments.A pedicled temporalis muscle fascia graft was applied to repair the frontier skull base and a free temporalis muscle flap to seal the frontal sinus defect.Aggressive broad-spectrum antibiotics of vancomycin and meropenem were administrated for persistent fever after operation.CSF external drainage system continued for 12 days,and was removed 10 days after tem-perature returned to normal.The Glasgow coma scale score was improved to 15 at postoperative day 7 and the patient was discharged at day 22 uneventfully.We believe that appropriate preoperative surgical plan and thorough surgical exploration by microsurgery is essential for attaining a favorable outcome,especially in secondary operation.Good postoperative recovery depends on successfully management before and after operation for possible complications as well.
基金the National Key Scientific Instrument and Equipment Development Project of China(2013YQ17052504)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in the University of Ministry of Education of China(IRT_15R55)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi province(2019JQ-725)the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX19_1841,KYCX19_1842)for financial support.
文摘l-Lactate dehydrogenases can reduce alpha-keto carboxylic acids asymmetrically and generally have a broad substrate spectrum.l-Lactate dehydrogenase gene(LF-l-LDH0845)with reducing activity towards 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate and phenylpyruvate was obtained from Lactobacillus fermentum JN248.To change the substrate specificity of LDH0845 and improve its catalytic activity towards large substrates,site-directed mutation of Tyr221 was performed by analyzing the amino acids in the active center.Kinetic parameters show that the kcat values of Y221F mutant on 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpyruvate,4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate,and glyoxylate are 1.21 s^(−1),1.35 s^(−1),and 0.72 s^(−1),respectively,which are 420%,150%and 130%of the wild-type LDH0845.This study shows that the mutations of Y221 can significantly change the substrate specificity of LDH0845,making it become a potential tool enzyme for the reduction of alpha-keto carboxylic acids with large functional groups.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51175019,61104169,51205321)
文摘Current design rationale (DR) systems have not demonstrated the value of the approach in practice since little attention is put to the evaluation method of DR knowledge. To systematize knowledge management process for future computer-aided DR applications, a prerequisite is to provide the measure for the DR knowledge. In this paper, a new knowledge network evaluation method for DR management is presented. The method characterizes the DR knowledge value from four perspectives, namely, the design rationale structure scale, association knowledge and reasoning ability, degree of design justification support and degree of knowledge representation conciseness. The DR knowledge comprehensive value is also measured by the proposed method. To validate the proposed method, different style of DR knowledge network and the performance of the proposed measure are discussed. The evaluation method has been applied in two realistic design cases and compared with the structural measures. The research proposes the DR knowledge evaluation method which can provide object metric and selection basis for the DR knowledge reuse during the product design process. In addition, the method is proved to be more effective guidance and support for the application and management of DR knowledge.
文摘Web Quest is an advanced tool which could provide the significant scaffolding to support instructors through incorporating learning objects within systematic designs of learning activities. The focus of this article is to explore how a Webquest is designed reasonably and what rationales are implied in such a design through a case study of Webquest design for a group of ESL/EFL learners in Grade 12. The result indicates that a Webquest which is guided by the principles of constructivist problem solving, social interaction and scaffolding learning can be regarded as a desirable Webquest.
基金the financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.21878054)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2020J01515)
文摘Rational design of ionic liquids(ILs),which is highly dependent on the accuracy of the model used,has always been crucial for CO_(2)separation from flue gas.In this study,a support vector machine(SVM)model which is a machine learning approach is established,so as to improve the prediction accuracy and range of IL melting points.Based on IL melting points data with 600 training data and 168 testing data,the estimated average absolute relative deviations(AARD)and squared correlation coefficients(R^(2))are 3.11%,0.8820 and 5.12%,0.8542 for the training set and testing set of the SVM model,respectively.Then,through the melting points model and other rational design processes including conductor-like screening model for real solvents(COSMO-RS)calculation and physical property constraints,cyano-based ILs are obtained,in which tetracyanoborate[TCB]-is often ruled out due to incorrect estimation of melting points model in the literature.Subsequently,by means of process simulation using Aspen Plus,optimal IL are compared with excellent IL reported in the literature.Finally,1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tricyanomethanide[EMIM][TCM]is selected as a most suitable solvent for CO_(2)separation from flue gas,the process of which leads to 12.9%savings on total annualized cost compared to that of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide[EMIM][Tf_(2)N].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32125033,32260688,China)Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project for Overseas Talents in Guizhou Province(No.[2022]03,China)+1 种基金Specific Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou University(No.[2022]42,China)the Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Fund Projects(Qiankehezhongyindi(2023)001,China).
文摘Proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) technology represents a groundbreaking development in drug discovery, leveraging the ubiquitin‒proteasome system to specifically degrade proteins responsible for the disease. PROTAC is characterized by its unique heterobifunctional structure, which comprises two functional domains connected by a linker. The linker plays a pivotal role in determining PROTAC's biodegradative efficacy. Advanced and rationally designed functional linkers for PROTAC are under development. Nonetheless, the correlation between linker characteristics and PROTAC efficacy remains under-investigated. Consequently, this study will present a multidisciplinary analysis of PROTAC linkers and their impact on efficacy, thereby guiding the rational design of linkers. We will primarily discuss the structural types and characteristics of PROTAC linkers, and the optimization strategies used for their rational design. Furthermore, we will discuss how factors like linker length, group type, flexibility, and linkage site affect the biodegradation efficiency of PROTACs. We believe that this work will contribute towards the advancement of rational linker design in the PROTAC research area.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NO.59775009)
文摘A digital model is presented for the purpose of design, manufacture and measurement of hypoid gear, based on the non-uniform rational B-spline surface (NURBS) method. The digital model and the function-oriented active design technique are combined to form a new design method for hypoid gears. The method is well adaptable to CNC bevel gear cutting machines and CNC-controlled gear inspection machines, and can be used to create the initial machine tool cutting location data or program measurement path. The presented example verifies the method is correct.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22103025,51833003,22173030,21975073,and 51621002).
文摘Polymeric materials with excellent performance are the foundation for developing high-level technology and advanced manufacturing.Polymeric material genome engineering(PMGE)is becoming a vital platform for the intelligent manufacturing of polymeric materials.However,the development of PMGE is still in its infancy,and many issues remain to be addressed.In this perspective,we elaborate on the PMGE concepts,summarize the state-of-the-art research and achievements,and highlight the challenges and prospects in this field.In particular,we focus on property estimation approaches,including property proxy prediction and machine learning prediction of polymer properties.The potential engineering applications of PMGE are discussed,including the fields of advanced composites,polymeric materials for communications,and integrated circuits.
基金Support from the National Key R&D Program of China (Nos. 2018YFA0507600, 2019YFA0904200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 92053108) is gratefully acknowledged。
文摘Amyloid proteins correlate with a series of degenerative diseases. Targeting amyloid aggregation has remained a hot topic in therapeutic studies. Numerous inhibitors have been developed, but very few have been approved for marketing. Meanwhile, the growing knowledge of amyloid structural characteristics provides a basis for the rational design of inhibitors. Here we introduce the high-resolution structural findings of amyloid fibrils in recent years and discuss the reported strategies toward rationally designed inhibitors based on amyloid-related structural studies.