As an earth-abundant and environmentally friendly material,tin sulfide(SnS)is not only a high-performance photovoltaic material,but also a new promising thermoelectric material.Despite extensive research on the thermo...As an earth-abundant and environmentally friendly material,tin sulfide(SnS)is not only a high-performance photovoltaic material,but also a new promising thermoelectric material.Despite extensive research on the thermoelectric properties of this material in recent years,the room-temperature thermoelectric figure of merit(ZT)of SnS has not been broke through 2[2022 Sci.China Mater.651143].In this work,based on a combination of density functional theory and non-equilibrium Green’s function method,the electronic and thermoelectric properties in SnS-nanoribbon-based heterojunctions are studied.The results show that although SnS nanoribbons(SNSNRs)with zigzag edges(ZSNSNRs)and armchair edges(ASNSNRs)both have semiconductor properties,the bandgaps of ASNSNRs are much wider than those of ZSNSNRs,which induces much wider conductance gaps of𝑁-ASNSNR(N𝑁is the number of tin-sulfide lines across the ribbon width)).In the positive energy region,the ZT peaks of𝐿L-SNS-Au are much larger than those of𝐿L-SNS-GNR(L𝐿represents the number of longitudinal repeating units of SNSNR in the scattering region).While in the positive energy region,the ZT peaks of𝐿-SNSGNR are larger than those of𝐿-SNS-Au.Further calculations reveal that the figure of merit will be over 3.7 in L-SNS-Au and 2.2 in𝐿L-SNS-GNR at room temperature,and over 4 in𝐿L-SNS-Au and 2.6 in𝐿L-SNS-GNR at 500 K.展开更多
The melt-spun nanocrystalline ribbons of Fe86.5Zr7B4Cu2.5 alloy were prepared by single wheel technique with wheel surface velocity of 37 m/s.It is found that there appears a lot ofα-Fe nanoparticles with sizes of 5-...The melt-spun nanocrystalline ribbons of Fe86.5Zr7B4Cu2.5 alloy were prepared by single wheel technique with wheel surface velocity of 37 m/s.It is found that there appears a lot ofα-Fe nanoparticles with sizes of 5-10 nm in as-spun nanocystalline ribbons which exhibit giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)effect.The GMI ratio up to 33.69% at frequency f=1MHz under a DC field of 5 172A/m can be obtained.展开更多
The dipolar interactions are investigated through the asymmetric magneto-impedance in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons.The interface between the hard(FePd layer)phase and soft(FINEMET ribbon)phase is coherent by...The dipolar interactions are investigated through the asymmetric magneto-impedance in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons.The interface between the hard(FePd layer)phase and soft(FINEMET ribbon)phase is coherent by SiO_(2)layer in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons,which effectively induces dipolar interactions.The contribution of dipolar interaction to the bias field(Hb)by asymmetrical giant magneto-impedance and magnetic properties is analyzed.The results show that Hb response decreases with the increase of the SiO_(2)layer thickness,indicating that the linear region near-zero field can be tuned by the thickness of SiO_(2)layer.These results allow the GMI ratio(58%)and characteristic frequency(500 kHz)to be optimized.The transverse and longitudinal magnetic domain structures of FINEMET ribbon and FePd film are confirmed,respectively.The composite ribbons with high GMI ratio and low frequency can be applied to linear magnetic sensors.展开更多
Objective:The laparoscopic approach is becoming the standard of care for many surgical disorders.However,in the case of hydatid cysts,laparoscopic management is challenging due to the risk of spillage of hydatid fluid...Objective:The laparoscopic approach is becoming the standard of care for many surgical disorders.However,in the case of hydatid cysts,laparoscopic management is challenging due to the risk of spillage of hydatid fluid,which can cause an anaphylactic reaction and recurrence.Here,we report our initial experience with laparoscopic partial pericystectomy of hydatid cysts using long ribbon gauze to decrease intra-operative spillage.Method:This was a retrospective study(between January 2010 and December 2021)in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology,Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science,a tertiary care referral center in northern India.Here,we have included 37 consecutive patients with hydatid cysts of the liver and spleen.Diagnosis was made by laboratory and imaging findings(abdominal sonography or contrast enhanced CT scans).All patients were managed with laparoscopic partial pericystectomy.Intraoperatively,a betadine-soaked long ribbon gauze,high-pressure suction canula,and an endo-bag were used in all patients.The collected data included patient demography,location,size,and number of cysts,WHO type,operative time,blood loss,postoperative complications,hospital stay and follow-up.Result:In our series,the mean age was 38.4±13.6 years,15(40.5%)were men and 22(59.5%)were women.The right lobe of the liver was the most commonly affected site(21,56.8%).The mean operative time was 80.0±32.0 min,and intraoperative blood loss was 23.6±11.5 mL.Bile leak was present in 6(16.2%)patients.There was no mortality.The hospital stay was 5(3,9)days,and no recurrence was observed at a median follow-up of 36 months.Conclusion:Laparoscopic partial pericystectomy using this technique is safe in the management of hydatid cysts.Simply,proper packing and safe removal of soaked gauzes can minimize the incidence of postoperative complications and recurrence.展开更多
目的通过比较噪声暴露后基底膜不同区域内毛细胞(IHCs)带状突触损伤差异,探讨带状突触损伤易感性的相关因素。方法将28只C57BL/6J雄性小鼠随机分为噪声暴露组和对照组,每组14只。噪声暴露组小鼠给予强度103 dB SPL、频率2~20 kHz、持续...目的通过比较噪声暴露后基底膜不同区域内毛细胞(IHCs)带状突触损伤差异,探讨带状突触损伤易感性的相关因素。方法将28只C57BL/6J雄性小鼠随机分为噪声暴露组和对照组,每组14只。噪声暴露组小鼠给予强度103 dB SPL、频率2~20 kHz、持续2 h的宽带噪声暴露,对照组小鼠则饲养于安静环境中。噪声暴露前及噪声暴露后第一天进行ABR测试及毛细胞带状突触免疫荧光染色实验。使用全细胞膜片钳技术比较不同区域IHCs的钙离子流入。通过免疫荧光染色比较噪声暴露后的耳蜗基底膜顶回、中回、底回IHCs钙蛋白酶(Calpain)表达水平,并用蛋白质印迹实验验证钙蛋白酶对IHCs带状突触蛋白CtBP2的损伤作用。结果噪声暴露后一天,噪声暴露组在11.3、16.0、22.6、32.0 kHz的ABR阈值较对照组显著上升(均为P<0.001),中回、底回IHCs带状突触数量明显减少(P<0.05)。全细胞膜片钳实验结果表明耳蜗基底膜中回IHCs有较多的钙离子通道(P<0.01),但其单通道电流较小(P<0.01),顶回、中回IHCs钙离子通道开放率无显著差异(P>0.05)。噪声暴露后,耳蜗基底膜中回、底回IHCs的Calpain表达水平显著高于顶回(P<0.001),蛋白质印迹实验结果表明Calpain以钙离子依赖的方式降解带状突触蛋白CtBP2。结论钙蛋白酶是基底膜高频区内毛细胞带状突触噪声损伤易感的重要因素。展开更多
基金supported by the key projects of Hunan Provincial Department of Education(Grant No.21A0167)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2019JJ40532)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11704417,11974106,and 11247030)the Talent Introducing Foundation of Central South University of Forestry and Technology(Grant No.104-0160)。
文摘As an earth-abundant and environmentally friendly material,tin sulfide(SnS)is not only a high-performance photovoltaic material,but also a new promising thermoelectric material.Despite extensive research on the thermoelectric properties of this material in recent years,the room-temperature thermoelectric figure of merit(ZT)of SnS has not been broke through 2[2022 Sci.China Mater.651143].In this work,based on a combination of density functional theory and non-equilibrium Green’s function method,the electronic and thermoelectric properties in SnS-nanoribbon-based heterojunctions are studied.The results show that although SnS nanoribbons(SNSNRs)with zigzag edges(ZSNSNRs)and armchair edges(ASNSNRs)both have semiconductor properties,the bandgaps of ASNSNRs are much wider than those of ZSNSNRs,which induces much wider conductance gaps of𝑁-ASNSNR(N𝑁is the number of tin-sulfide lines across the ribbon width)).In the positive energy region,the ZT peaks of𝐿L-SNS-Au are much larger than those of𝐿L-SNS-GNR(L𝐿represents the number of longitudinal repeating units of SNSNR in the scattering region).While in the positive energy region,the ZT peaks of𝐿-SNSGNR are larger than those of𝐿-SNS-Au.Further calculations reveal that the figure of merit will be over 3.7 in L-SNS-Au and 2.2 in𝐿L-SNS-GNR at room temperature,and over 4 in𝐿L-SNS-Au and 2.6 in𝐿L-SNS-GNR at 500 K.
文摘The melt-spun nanocrystalline ribbons of Fe86.5Zr7B4Cu2.5 alloy were prepared by single wheel technique with wheel surface velocity of 37 m/s.It is found that there appears a lot ofα-Fe nanoparticles with sizes of 5-10 nm in as-spun nanocystalline ribbons which exhibit giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)effect.The GMI ratio up to 33.69% at frequency f=1MHz under a DC field of 5 172A/m can be obtained.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(Grant No.ZR2022MF276)the Major Innovation Fund of Qilu University of Technology(Shandong Academy of Science),China(Grant No.2022JBZ02-02)+1 种基金the Fund from Shanghai Science and Technology Commission,China(Grant No.22142200900)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,China(Grant No.2019GXNSFAA245056).
文摘The dipolar interactions are investigated through the asymmetric magneto-impedance in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons.The interface between the hard(FePd layer)phase and soft(FINEMET ribbon)phase is coherent by SiO_(2)layer in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons,which effectively induces dipolar interactions.The contribution of dipolar interaction to the bias field(Hb)by asymmetrical giant magneto-impedance and magnetic properties is analyzed.The results show that Hb response decreases with the increase of the SiO_(2)layer thickness,indicating that the linear region near-zero field can be tuned by the thickness of SiO_(2)layer.These results allow the GMI ratio(58%)and characteristic frequency(500 kHz)to be optimized.The transverse and longitudinal magnetic domain structures of FINEMET ribbon and FePd film are confirmed,respectively.The composite ribbons with high GMI ratio and low frequency can be applied to linear magnetic sensors.
文摘Objective:The laparoscopic approach is becoming the standard of care for many surgical disorders.However,in the case of hydatid cysts,laparoscopic management is challenging due to the risk of spillage of hydatid fluid,which can cause an anaphylactic reaction and recurrence.Here,we report our initial experience with laparoscopic partial pericystectomy of hydatid cysts using long ribbon gauze to decrease intra-operative spillage.Method:This was a retrospective study(between January 2010 and December 2021)in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology,Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science,a tertiary care referral center in northern India.Here,we have included 37 consecutive patients with hydatid cysts of the liver and spleen.Diagnosis was made by laboratory and imaging findings(abdominal sonography or contrast enhanced CT scans).All patients were managed with laparoscopic partial pericystectomy.Intraoperatively,a betadine-soaked long ribbon gauze,high-pressure suction canula,and an endo-bag were used in all patients.The collected data included patient demography,location,size,and number of cysts,WHO type,operative time,blood loss,postoperative complications,hospital stay and follow-up.Result:In our series,the mean age was 38.4±13.6 years,15(40.5%)were men and 22(59.5%)were women.The right lobe of the liver was the most commonly affected site(21,56.8%).The mean operative time was 80.0±32.0 min,and intraoperative blood loss was 23.6±11.5 mL.Bile leak was present in 6(16.2%)patients.There was no mortality.The hospital stay was 5(3,9)days,and no recurrence was observed at a median follow-up of 36 months.Conclusion:Laparoscopic partial pericystectomy using this technique is safe in the management of hydatid cysts.Simply,proper packing and safe removal of soaked gauzes can minimize the incidence of postoperative complications and recurrence.
