Accelerating H^(*)desorption of hollow Mo_(2)C nanoreactor via in-situ grown carbon dots for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Molybdenum carbide(Mo_(2)C)is a promising non-noble metal electrocatalyst with electronic structures similar to Pt for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).However,strong H^(*)adsorption at the Mo sites hinders the improvement of HER performance.Here,we synthesized monodisperse hollow Mo_(2)C nanoreactors,in which the carbon dots(CD)were in situ formed onto the surface of Mo_(2)C through carburization reactions.According to finite element simulation and analysis,the CD@Mo_(2)C possesses better mesoscale diffusion properties than Mo_(2)C alone.The optimized CD@Mo_(2)C nanoreactor demonstrates superior HER performance in alkaline electrolyte with a low overpotential of 57 mV at 10 mA cm^(−2),which is better than most Mo_(2)C-based electrocatalysts.Moreover,CD@Mo_(2)C exhibits excellent electrochemical stability during 240 h,confirmed by operando Raman and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Density functional theory(DFT)calculations show that carbon dots cause the d-band center of CD@Mo_(2)C to shift away from Fermi level,promoting water dissociation and the desorption of H^(*).This study provides a reasonable strategy towards high-activity Mo-based HER eletrocatalysts by modulating the strength of Mo–H bonds.

Carbon allocation in Picea jezoensis:Adaptation strategies of a non-treeline species at its upper elevation limit

Understanding the physiological adaptations of non-treeline trees to environmental stress is important to understand future shifts in species composition and distribution of current treeline ecotone.The aim of the present study was to elucidate the mechanisms of the formation of the upper elevation limit of non-treeline tree species,Picea jezoensis,and the carbon allocation strategies of the species on Changbai Mountain.We employed the^(13)C in situ pulse labeling technique to trace the distribution of photosynthetically assimilated carbon in Picea jezoensis at different elevational positions(tree species at its upper elevation limit(TSAUE,1,700 m a.s.l.)under treeline ecotone;tree species at a lower elevation position(TSALE,1,400 m a.s.l.).We analyzed^(13)C and the non-structural carbohydrate(NSC)concentrations in various tissues following labeling.Our findings revealed a significant shift in carbon allocation in TSAUE compared to TSALE.There was a pronounced increase inδ^(13)C allocation to belowground components(roots,soil,soil respiration)in TSAUE compared to TSALE.Furthermore,the C flow rate within the plant-soil-atmosphere system was faster,and the C residence time in the plant was shorter in TSAUE.The trends indicate enhanced C sink activity in belowground tissues in TSAUE,with newly assimilated C being preferentially directed there,suggesting a more conservative C allocation strategy by P.jezoensis at higher elevations under harsher environments.Such a strategy,prioritizing C storage in roots,likely aids in withstanding winter cold stress at the expense of aboveground growth during the growing season,leading to reduced growth of TSAUE compared to TSALE.The results of the present study shed light on the adaptive mechanisms governing the upper elevation limits of non-treeline trees,and enhances our understanding of how non-treeline species might respond to ongoing climate change.

高功率脉冲磁控溅射技术制备ta-C膜及性能改性研究

硬质合金表面沉积四面体非晶碳膜(ta-C薄膜)的结合力和摩擦性能影响着其在切削刀具和耐磨零部件领域的应用效果。基于高功率脉冲磁控溅射技术(HiPIMS)制备了ta-C薄膜,通过调节C2H2流量对ta-C薄膜进行了改性研究。利用SEM对薄膜厚度进行观察,通过拉曼和XPS对其结构进行研究,通过纳米压痕对其硬度进行表征,通过纳米划痕对薄膜的结合力进行研究并通过摩擦磨损试验对薄膜的耐磨性进行探究。结果表明,通入C2H2气体可有效改善ta-C薄膜的结构、硬度、结合力和耐磨性能。改变C2H2流量可调控ta-C薄膜的性能,随着C2H2流量的逐渐增大,薄膜的各项性能呈现先增大后减小的趋势,当C2H2流量为15 cm^(3)/min时,薄膜的各项性能都达到较为优异的结果,ta-C薄膜厚度达655.9 nm,硬度提高到43.633 GPa,结合力提升到19.2 N,此时sp3键含量为70.19%,ta-C薄膜表面均匀、致密,且性能优良。

带有反向正脉冲的HiPIMS技术制备ta-C膜及性能研究

目的提高切削刀具和耐磨零件的表面硬度和摩擦性能,延长工具的使用寿命。方法基于高功率脉冲磁控溅射技术(HiPIMS),在每个脉冲周期尾部施加反向正脉冲,控制ta-C沉积过程,通过电镜测试、拉曼测试、XPS测试、纳米压痕硬度测试、摩擦磨损实验分别分析脉冲频率、反向正脉冲能量对ta-C薄膜沉积速度、膜结构、硬度、结合强度、耐磨性能的影响。结果采用钨钢为基体进行实验,将频率从4000 Hz到1500 Hz依次降低,制备涂层。在频率为4000 Hz的处理条件下制备涂层时,ta-C膜层的厚度为479.2 nm,通过XPS可知,此时sp^(3)的原子数分数达到59.53%,硬度为32.65 GPa,且得到的薄膜在12.7 N时失效,耐磨性较差,摩擦因数约为0.163。在频率为1500 Hz的处理条件下制备涂层时,涂层各项性能均有所提升,ta-C膜层的厚度为488.6 nm,通过XPS可知,此时sp^(3)的原子数分数达到63.74%,硬度为40.485 GPa,且薄膜在14.9 N时失效,耐磨性较优,摩擦因数约为0.138。结论通过调节脉冲频率,可以有效提高ta-C薄膜的沉积效率,改善膜的结构和性能。随着沉积ta-C薄膜频率的降低,薄膜中sp^(3)的含量呈现增大趋势,摩擦因数也随之降低,有效改善了ta-C膜的耐磨性。

Differential response of radial growth and δ^(13)C in Qinghai spruce(Picea crassifolia) to climate change on the southern and northern slopes of the Qilian Mountains in Northwest China

Tree radial growth can have significantly differ-ent responses to climate change depending on the environ-ment.To elucidate the effects of climate on radial growth and stable carbon isotope(δ^(13)C)fractionation of Qing-hai spruce(Picea crassifolia),a widely distributed native conifer in northwestern China in different environments,we developed chronologies for tree-ring widths and δ^(13)C in trees on the southern and northern slopes of the Qilian Mountains,and analysed the relationship between these tree-ring variables and major climatic factors.Tree-ring widths were strongly influenced by climatic factors early in the growing season,and the radial growth in trees on the northern slopes was more sensitive to climate than in trees on the southern.Tree-ring δ^(13)C was more sensitive to climate than radial growth.δ^(13)C fractionation was mainly influenced by summer temperature and precipitation early in the growing season.Stomatal conductance more strongly limited stable carbon isotope fractionation in tree rings than photosynthetic rate did.The response between tree rings and climate in mountains gradually weakened as climate warmed.Changes in radial growth and stable carbon isotope fractionation of P.crassifolia in response to climate in the Qilian Mountains may be further complicated by continued climate change.

Photothermal catalytic C-C coupling to ethylene from CO_(2) with high efficiency by synergistic cooperation of oxygen vacancy and half-metallic WTe_(2)

Photothermal catalytic CO_(2) conversion provides an effective solution targeting carbon neutrality by synergistic utilization of photon and heat.However,the C-C coupling initiated by photothermal catalysis is still a big challenge.Herein,a three-dimensional(3D)hierarchical W_(18)O_(49)/WTe_(2) hollow nanosphere is constructed through in-situ embodying of oxygen vacancy and tellurium on the scaffold of WO_(3).The light absorption towards near-infrared spectral region and CO_(2) adsorption are enhanced by the formation of half-metal WTe_(2) and the unique hierarchical hollow architecture.Combining with the generation of oxygen vacancy with strengthened CO_(2) capture,the photothermal effect on the samples can be sufficiently exploited for activating the CO_(2) molecules.In particular,the close contact between W_(18)O_(49)and WTe_(2) largely promotes the photoinduced charge separation and mass transfer,and thus the~*CHO intermediate formation and fixedness are facilitated.As a result,the C-C coupling can be evoked between tungsten and tellurium atoms on WTe_(2).The ethylene production by optimized W_(18)O_(49)/WTe_(2) reaches 147.6μmol g^(-1)with the selectivity of 80%.The in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)and density functional theory(DFT)calculations are performed to unveil the presence and significance of aldehyde intermediate groups in C-C coupling.The half-metallic WTe_(2) cocatalyst proposes a new approach for efficient CO_(2) conversion with solar energy,and may especially create a new platform for the generation of multi-carbon products.

Effects of tree size and organ age on variations in carbon,nitrogen,and phosphorus stoichiometry in Pinus koraiensis

Carbon(C),nitrogen(N),and phosphorus(P)are of fundamental importance for growth and nutrient dynamics within plant organs and deserve more attention at regional to global scales.However,our knowledge of how these nutrients vary with tree size,organ age,or root order at the individual level remains limited.We determined C,N,and P contents and their stoichiometric ratios(i.e.,nutrient traits)in needles,branches,and fine roots at different organ ages(0-3-year-old needles and branches)and root orders(1st-4th order roots)from 64 Pinus koraiensis of varying size(Diameter at breast height ranged from 0.3 to 100 cm)in northeast China.Soil factors were also measured.The results show that nutrient traits were regulated by tree size,organ age,or root order rather than soil factors.At a whole-plant level,nutrient traits decreased in needles and fine roots but increased in branches with tree size.At the organ level,age or root order had a negative effect on C,N,and P and a positive effect on stoichiometric ratios.Our results demonstrate that nutrient variations are closely related to organ-specific functions and ecophysiological processes at an individual level.It is suggested that the nutrient acquisition strategy by younger trees and organ fractions with higher nutrient content is for survival.Conversely,nutrient storage strategy in older trees and organ fractions are mainly for steady growth.Our results clarified the nutrient utilization strategies during tree and organ ontogeny and suggest that tree size and organ age or root order should be simultaneously considered to understand the complexities of nutrient variations.

C23 ameliorates carbon tetrachloride-induced liver fibrosis in mice

BACKGROUND C23,an oligo-peptide derived from cold-inducible RNA-binding protein(CIRP),has been reported to inhibit tissue inflammation,apoptosis and fibrosis by binding to the CIRP receptor;however,there are few reports on its role in liver fibrosis and the underlying mechanism is unknown.AIM To explore whether C23 plays a significant role in carbon tetrachloride(CCl4)-induced liver fibrosis.METHODS CCl4 was injected for 6 weeks to induce liver fibrosis and C23 was used beginning in the second week.Masson and Sirius red staining were used to examine changes in fiber levels.Inflammatory factors in the liver were detected and changes inα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and collagen I expression were detected via immu-nohistochemical staining to evaluate the activation of hematopoietic stellate cells(HSCs).Western blotting was used to detect the activation status of the trans-forming growth factor-beta(TGF-β)/Smad3 axis after C23 treatment.RESULTS CCl4 successfully induced liver fibrosis in mice,while tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α),IL(interleukin)-1β,and IL-6 levels increased significantly and the IL-10 level decreased significantly.Interestingly,C23 inhibited this process.On the other hand,C23 significantly inhibited the activation of HSCs induced by CCl4,which inhibited the expression ofα-SMA and the synthesis of collagen I.In terms of mechanism,C23 can block Smad3 phosphorylation significantly and inhibits INTRODUCTION At present there is no specific and effective drug for treating liver fibrosis caused by acute or chronic injury.Although preclinical research has made breakthroughs,their suitability as clinical treatments is still unknown.The activation of hepatic stellate cells(HSCs)caused by chronic inflammation is a key process in the development of liver fibrosis and activated HSCs expressα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and transdifferentiate into myofibroblasts with proliferation,migration and secretion abilities,synthesizing the extracellular matrix to deposit in the hepatocyte space and subse-quently forming liver fibrosis[1].Although therapeutic strategies have improved due to past few efforts there is no ideal treatment for hepatic fibrosis[2].Extracellular cold inducible RNA binding protein(CIRP)has been shown to play a role in various acute and chronic inflammatory diseases by promoting tissue inflammation and apoptosis and inducing fibrosis through its receptor Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)[3].C23 is a recognized competitive inhibitor of CIRP that can competitively bind to CIRP receptors and reduce tissue damage in inflammatory diseases[4].C23 has been shown to significantly reduce serum tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α),IL(interleukin)-6 and IL-1βlevels.In addition,it can reduce tissue TLR4,TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1βlevels and inhibit the colocalization of CIRP and TLR4,which plays a significant role in systemic inflammation[5].Re-search has shown that CIRP induces the inflammatory phenotype of lung fibroblasts in a TLR4-dependent manner[6].On the other hand,CIRP is associated with markers of fibrosis andα-SMA is significantly positively correlated with CIRP.Cirp-/-mice exhibit attenuated expression ofα-SMA and collagen(COL1A1 and COL3A1),decreased hydroxyproline content,decreased histological fibrosis scores,and improved pulmonary hypertension[7].C23 inhibited the release of TNF-α,the degradation of IκB and the nuclear translocation of NF-κB in CIRP-stimulated macrophages in a dose-dependent manner and C23 treatment significantly increased the serum levels of lactic dehydrogenase,alanine ami-notransferase,IL-6,TNF-αand IL-1βin septic CLP mice[8].Based on previous research we hypothesized that C23 might alleviate liver fibrosis by inhibiting acute and chronic inflammation.As a selective hepatotoxic chemical carbon tetrachloride(CCl4).can induce inflammation and activate HSCs,promoting liver fibrosis.This study reveals the role and mechanism of C23 in CCl4-induced liver fibrosis in mice.at room temperature for 30 minutes.The gray value of each group was calculated after chemiluminescence.

Maize straw application as an interlayer improves organic carbon and total nitrogen concentrations in the soil profile: A four-year experiment in a saline soil

Soil salinization is a critical environmental issue restricting agricultural production.Deep return of straw to the soil as an interlayer (at 40 cm depth) has been a popular practice to alleviate salt stress.However,the legacy effects of straw added as an interlayer at different rates on soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) in saline soils still remain inconclusive.Therefore,a four-year (2015–2018) field experiment was conducted with four levels (i.e.,0,6,12and 18 Mg ha~(–1)) of straw returned as an interlayer.Compared with no straw interlayer (CK),straw addition increased SOC concentration by 14–32 and 11–57%in the 20–40 and 40–60 cm soil layers,respectively.The increases in soil TN concentration (8–22 and 6–34%in the 20–40 and 40–60 cm soil layers,respectively) were lower than that for SOC concentration,which led to increased soil C:N ratio in the 20–60 cm soil depth.Increases in SOC and TN concentrations in the 20–60 cm soil layer with straw addition led to a decrease in stratification ratios (0–20 cm:20–60 cm),which promoted uniform distributions of SOC and TN in the soil profile.Increases in SOC and TN concentrations were associated with soil salinity and moisture regulation and improved sunflower yield.Generally,compared with other treatments,the application of 12 Mg ha~(–1) straw had higher SOC,TN and C:N ratio,and lower soil stratification ratio in the2015–2017 period.The results highlighted that legacy effects of straw application as an interlayer were maintained for at least four years,and demonstrated that deep soil straw application had a great potential for improving subsoil fertility in salt-affected soils.

Reactive ball-milling synthesis of Co-Fe bimetallic catalyst for efficient hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to value-added hydrocarbons

Catalytic hydrogenation of CO_(2) using renewable hydrogen not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions,but also provides industrial chemicals.Herein,a Co-Fe bimetallic catalyst was developed by a facile reactive ball-milling method for highly active and selective hydrogenation of CO_(2) to value-added hydrocarbons.When reacted at 320℃,1.0 MPa and 9600 mL h^(-1) g_(cat)^(-1),the selectivity to light olefin(C_(2)^(=)-C_(4)^(=)) and C_(5)+ species achieves 57.3% and 22.3%,respectively,at a CO_(2) co nversion of 31.4%,which is superior to previous Fe-based catalysts.The CO_(2) activation can be promoted by the CoFe phase formed by reactive ball milling of the Fe-Co_(3)O_(4) mixture,and the in-situ Co_(2)C and Fe_(5)C_(2) formed during hydrogenation are beneficial for the C-C coupling reaction.The initial C-C coupling is related to the combination of CO species with the surface carbon of Fe/Co carbides,and the sustained C-C coupling is maintained by self-recovery of defective carbides.This new strategy contributes to the development of efficient catalysts for the hydrogenation of CO_(2) to value-added hydrocarbons.

Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂对半焦基DC-SOFC性能的影响

半焦与CO_(2)的气化反应速率是影响半焦燃料基DC-SOFC电池性能的关键。为提高半焦的CO_(2)气化反应性,采用柠檬酸溶胶-凝胶法制备了具有钙钛矿结构的Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂,用SEM、XRD、XPS、低温氮气吸脱附等分析手段研究了Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂的形貌和结构,采用热重分析实验研究Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂对半焦燃料的CO_(2)气化反应催化活性;在Ag-GDC|YSZ|GDC-Ag电解质支撑电池系统上,研究了添加Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂对半焦燃料基DC-SOFC输出性能的影响。结果表明,随着催化剂焙烧温度的提高,Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂晶粒尺寸逐渐增大、比表面积降低,750℃焙烧的催化剂具有良好的分散性、颗粒尺寸约为0.1μm,在半焦的CO_(2)气化反应中催化作用最好;相较于CaO和Fe2O3,Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂结构中吸附氧浓度更高,在半焦的CO_(2)气化反应中表现出更为优异的催化活性;Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂的循环稳定性取决于催化剂结构的热稳定性,其循环使用时活性降低主要归因于半焦燃料中无机灰分的包裹。催化剂对DC-SOFC输出性能影响表明,当半焦中添加10%的Ca_(2)Fe_(2)O_(5)催化剂时,电池的峰值功率密度从15.3 mW/cm^(2)增大到23.7 mW/cm^(2);EIS分析表明阳极传质阻力是影响DC-SOFC输出性能和燃料利用率的主要因素,降低灰分、催化剂累积带来的传质阻力可有效提高电池寿命和燃料利用率。

碳笼负载镍基磁性催化剂Ni@Cage-C的制备与性能研究

以自然结晶法制备的ZIF-67为前驱体,采用包裹-刻蚀-碳化策略,得到大小均匀的纳米碳笼(Cage-C),再于液相条件下以碳笼为载体负载上活性金属镍(Ni),成功制备了非贵金属磁性催化剂Ni@Cage-C,并应用于对硝基苯酚催化还原反应以考察其多相催化性能。结果表明:优化条件下制备的Ni@Cage-C催化剂为碳笼包裹单质镍结构,其平均颗粒大小为550 nm;将Ni@Cage-C用于对硝基苯酚催化还原反应时,催化性能明显优于参照催化剂雷尼镍(Raney-Ni)。质量反应速率常数kM为6.11 mg^(-1)·min^(-1),催化效率达到98.87%,循环反应十圈后活性仍高于初始活性的85%。

盐酸药根碱对HPV16 E6/E7-HaCaT细胞中NF-κB及C2TA蛋白的影响

目的:探究加味二妙颗粒有效成分盐酸药根碱清除人乳头瘤病毒(human papilloma virus,HPV)的分子作用机制。方法:利用生物信息学数据库筛查宫颈鳞状细胞癌组织中差异表达基因并对其进行生存分析。体外验证实验利用慢病毒载体构建稳定过表达HPV16 E6/E7蛋白的人角质形成细胞系HaCaT,用盐酸药根碱0.001、0.05、0.2、1、5μmol/L处理HaCaT-HPV16E6/E7细胞系,采用Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8)检测盐酸药根碱对HaCaT-HPV16 E6/E7细胞的影响,采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链式反应(Real-time PCR)检测盐酸药根碱对HaCaT-HPV16 E6/E7细胞中相关细胞因子白介素-1β(IL-1β)、白介素-8(IL-8)、白介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)的影响,蛋白免疫印迹(Western blot)法检测C2TA蛋白及NF-κB通路相关蛋白的表达,探讨盐酸药根碱在人乳头瘤病毒蛋白E6、E7逃避免疫识别的作用机制。结果:通过数据库筛查得知C2TA与宫颈鳞状细胞癌密切相关,其低表达影响患者的生存情况。体外实验验证得知,与对照组比较,盐酸药根碱给药组能够显著抑制HaCaT-HPV16 E6/E7组中的细胞增殖能力(P <0.01)。盐酸药根碱能恢复HaCaT-HPV16 E6/E7细胞中C2TA的蛋白表达,并参与NF-κB通路激活及下游促炎细胞因子释放(P <0.01)。结论:加味二妙颗粒的有效成分盐酸药根碱可有效增强上皮细胞对人乳头瘤病毒的敏感性,其作用机制可能C2TA表达及NF-κB通路激活导致的细胞因子释放有关。

Nitrogen cold plasma treatment stabilizes Cu^(0)/Cu^(+) electrocatalysts to enhance CO_(2) to C2 conversion

Cu-based materials are ideal catalysts for CO_(2) electrocatalytic reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR) into multicarbon products.However,such reactions require stringent conditions on local environments of catalyst surfaces,which currently are the global pressing challenges.Here,a stabilized activation of Cu^(0)/Cu^(+)-onAg interface by N_(2) cold plasma treatment was developed for improving Faradaic efficiency(FE) of CO_(2)RR into C2 products.The resultant Ag@Cu-CuN_x exhibits a C2 FE of 72% with a partial current density of-14.9 mA cm^(-2) at-1.0 V vs.RHE(reversible hydrogen electrode).Combining density functional theory(DFT) and experimental investigations,we unveiled that Cu^(0)/Cu^(+) species can be co ntrollably tu ned by the incorporation of nitrogen to form CuN_x on Ag surface,i.e.,Ag@Cu-CuN_x.This strategy enhances ^(*)CO intermediates generation and accelerates C-C coupling both thermodynamically and kinetically.The intermediates O^(*)C^(*)CO,^(*)COOH,and ^(*)CO were detected by in-situ attenuated total internal reflection surface enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy(ATR-SEIRAS).The uncovered CO_(2)RR-into-C2 products were carried out along CO_(2)→^(*)COOH→^(*)CO→O^(*)C^(*)CO→^(*)C_(2)H_(3)O→^(*)C_(2)H_(4)O→ C_(2)H_(5)OH(or ^(*)C_(2)H_(3)O→^(*)O+C_(2)H_(4)) paths over Ag@Cu-CuN_x electrocatalyst.This work provides a new approach to design Cu-based electrocatalysts with high-efficiency,mild condition,and stable CO_(2)RR to C2 products.

Microbial Biomass Carbon and Total Organic Carbon of Soils as Affected by Rubber Cultivation

Soil samples were collected from different rubber fields in twenty-five plotsselected randomly in the Experimental Farm of the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agriculture Scienceslocated in Hainan, China, to analyse the ecological effect of rubber cultivation. The results showedthat in the tropical rubber farm, soil microbial biomass C (MBC) and total organic C (TOC) wererelatively low in the content but highly correlated with each other. After rubber tapping, soil MBCof mature rubber fields decreased significantly, by 55.5 percent. compared with immature rubberfields. Soil TOC also decreased but the difference was not significant. Ratios of MBC to TOCdecreased significantly. The decreasing trend of MBC stopped at about ten years of rubbercultivation. After this period, soil MBC increased relatively while soil TOC still kept indecreasing. Soil MBC changes could be measured to predict the tendency of soil organic matterchanges due to management practices in a tropical rubber farm several years before the changes insoil TOC become detectable.

等离子体溅射对微型钻头表面ta-C涂层结合特性及摩擦性能的影响

无氢类金刚石涂层(ta-C)常用于提高刀具表面润滑性,提升极细微型钻头的排屑性能,降低断刀率。但ta-C涂层内应力大,与硬质合金钻头间的结合力较差,等离子溅射是提升涂层与基体之间结合力的有效方法。本文利用离子源产生的氩离子对硬质合金微型钻头和样块表面进行等离子体溅射,研究基体电流密度对基体表面形貌的影响;再利用阴极弧技术在等离子体溅射后的硬质合金表面制备ta-C涂层,研究不同溅射基体电流密度对ta-C涂层结合特性的影响。利用球盘式摩擦磨损试验机对溅射后的硬质合金表面以及ta-C涂层摩擦系数进行测试。通过钻孔测试,研究钻孔过程中基体电流密度对涂层与基体结合特性以及涂层微型钻头断刀率的影响。结果表明,随着溅射基体电流密度的增加,基体表面钴含量逐渐减少。压痕测试结果显示,合理的溅射基体电流密度(19.1 mA/cm^(2))下,可得到高结合力等级(HF1)。高结合力等级的ta-C涂层,摩擦系数最低为0.096。涂层钻头加工通信印制电路板1000孔后,高结合力ta-C涂层钻头的槽内涂层无异常脱落,测试1000支后无断刀。

Characteristics of Soil Organic Carbon, Total Nitrogen, and C/N Ratio in Chinese Apple Orchards

Soil organic carbon and nitrogen are used as indexes of soil quality assessment and sustainable land use management. At the same time, soil C/N ratio is a sensitive indicator of soil quality and for assessing the carbon and nitrogen nutrition balance of soils. We studied the characteristics of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen by investigating a large number of apple orchards in major apple production areas in China. High apple orchard soil organic carbon content was observed in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Xinjiang, and Yunnan, whereas low content was found in the provinces of Shandong, Henan, Hebei, and Shaanxi, with the values ranging between 6.44 and 7.76 g·kg-1. Similar to soil organic carbon, soil total nitrogen content also exhibited obvious differences in the 12 major apple producing provinces. Shandong apple orchard soil had the highest total nitrogen content (1.26 g·kg-1), followed by Beijing (1.23 g·kg-1). No significant difference was noted between these two regions, but their total nitrogen content was significantly higher than the other nine provinces, excluding Yunnan. The soil total nitrogen content for Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, Hebei, Henan, and Gansu was between 0.87 and 1.03 g·kg-1, which was significantly lower than that in Shandong and Beijing, but significantly higher than that in Liaoning, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. Six provinces exhibited apple orchard soil C/N ratio higher than 10, including Heilongjiang (15.42), Xinjiang (13.38), Ningxia (14.45), Liaoning (12.24), Yunnan (11.03), and Gansu (10.63). The soil C/N ratio was below 10 in the remaining six provinces, in which the highest was found in Shaanxi (9.47), followed by Beijing (8.98), Henan (7.99), and Shanxi (7.62), and the lowest was found in Hebei (6.80) and Shandong (6.05). Therefore, the improvement of soil organic carbon should be given more attention to increase the steady growth of soil C/N ratio.

Reclamation during oasification is conducive to the accumulation of the soil organic carbon pool in arid land

Soil organic carbon(SOC)and its stable isotope composition reflect key information about the carbon cycle in ecosystems.Studies of carbon fractions in oasis continuous cotton-cropped fields can elucidate the SOC stability mechanism under the action of the human-land relationship during the oasification of arid land,which is critical for understanding the carbon dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems in arid lands under global climate change.In this study,we investigated the Alar Reclamation Area on the northern edge of the Tarim Basin,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China,in 2020.In original desert and oasis farmlands with different reclamation years,including 6,10,18,and 30 a,and different soil depths(0-20,20-40,40-60 cm),we analyzed the variations in SOC,very liable carbon(C_(VL)),liable carbon(C_(L)),less liable carbon(C_(LL)),and non-liable carbon(C_(NL))using the method of spatial series.The differences in the stable carbon isotope ratio(δ^(13)C)and beta(β)values reflecting the organic carbon decomposition rate were also determined during oasification.Through redundancy analysis,we derived and discussed the relationships among SOC,carbon fractions,δ^(13)C,and other soil physicochemical properties,such as the soil water content(SWC),bulk density(BD),pH,total salt(TS),total nitrogen(TN),available phosphorus(AP),and available potassium(AK).The results showed that there were significant differences in SOC and carbon fractions of oasis farmlands with different reclamation years,and the highest SOC was observed at the oasis farmland with 30-a reclamation year.C_(VL),C_(L),C_(LL),and C_(NL) showed significant changes among oasis farmlands with different reclamation years,and C_(VL) had the largest variation range(0.40-4.92 g/kg)and accounted for the largest proportion in the organic carbon pool.The proportion of C_(NL) in the organic carbon pool of the topsoil(0-20 cm)gradually increased.δ^(13)C varied from-25.61‰to-22.58‰,with the topsoil showing the most positive value at the oasis farmland with 10-a reclamation year;while theβvalue was the lowest at the oasis farmland with 6-a reclamation year and then increased significantly.Based on the redundancy analysis results,the soil physicochemical properties,such as TN,AP,AK,and pH,were significantly correlated with C_(L),and TN and AP were positively correlated with C_(VL).However,δ^(13)C was not significantly influenced by soil physicochemical properties.Our analysis advances the understanding of SOC dynamics during oasification,revealing the risk of soil carbon loss and its contribution to terrestrial carbon accumulation in arid lands,which could be useful for the sustainable development of regional carbon resources and ecological protection in arid ecosystem.

C–C formation mediated by photoinduced electrons from crystallized carbon nitride nanobelts under visible light irradiation

Crystal structure and crystallinity of carbon nitride support, size and dispersity of active-metal nanoparticles(NPs), and surface engineering of composites have great roles in generation and separation of photogenerated charge carries and photocatalyzed organic reactions for the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy. Herein, we deposited well-dispersed Pd NPs with small size on crystallized carbon nitride(CN–C) to construct a Schottky-type Pd/CN–C hybrid for photocatalyzed Ullmann C–C homocoupling of aryl halides under visible light irradiation at room temperature. Compared to Pd NPs supported g-C_3N_4(Pd/g-C_3N_4), Pd/CN–C exhibits excellent visible light photocatalytic activity for Ullmann C–C coupling of aryl halides due to high crystallinity of CN–C support, high dispersion and smaller size of Pd NPs, and the interfacial heterojunction of Pd/CN–C. Upon visible light irradiation, more photogenerated electrons from CN–C flow across the Schottky junction to metallic Pd and trigger the Ullmann C–C coupling of aryl halides. The photogenerated holes on CN–C surface are captured by a protic solvent(such as EtOH). In the presence of base K_2CO_3, the solvent undergoes dissociation, dehydrogenation, and finally can be oxidized by captured photogenerated holes. Moreover, Pd/CN–C has general applicability for various substrates and shows excellent stability and reusability for more than nine cycles.

Ru nanoparticles supported on hydrophilic mesoporous carbon catalyzed low-temperature hydrodeoxygenation of microalgae oil to alkanes at aqueous-phase

The processing of an energy carrier such as microalgae oil into valuable fuels and chemicals is quite promising.Aqueous-phase processing is suitable for this purpose because the separation of intrinsic water from the algae cell is difficult.In this study,we synthesized ruthenium(Ru)nanoparticles supported on highly hydrophilic mesoporous carbon to catalyze the quantitative hydrodeoxygenation(HDO)of microalgae oil to alkanes in a one-pot process at a low temperature(140℃)in the aqueous phase.The mesoporous carbon was obtained by single-step calcination of starch and zinc chloride in nitrogen.The as-obtained carbon showed high surface areas and pore volumes,allowing high dispersion of Ru nanoparticles.The surface of the carbon material was rich in hydroxyl groups,as evidenced by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),infrared(IR)spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)measurements.As a result,the carbon material contacted preferably with the water phase versus the organic phase,improving the accessibility of substrates.On the other hand,the contact angle test results speculated the superior hydrophilic nature of mesoporous Ru/C(ZnCl2,starch)than commercial Ru/C.Both kinetics modeling and in situ IR monitoring in water revealed the superior performance of the hydrophilic mesoporous and hydrophilic Ru/C compared to a commercial Ru/C for the tandem hydrogenation of stearic acid and decarbonylation of stearyl alcohol.The herein designed hydrothermal carbon material was highly active,environmentally benign,sustainable,and recyclable material,and could be potentially used for other hydrogenation reactions in the aqueous phase.