基于Bt毒素的杀虫蛋白理性设计与创新应用策略

Bt毒素是源于苏云金芽孢杆菌(Bacillusthuringiensis)的具有特殊杀虫功能的大分子蛋白,其制剂和转基因作物已广泛用于害虫防治,产生了巨大的经济和社会生态效益。围绕Bt毒素挖掘和提升其应用价值是持续研究的热点,特别是随着Bt毒素结构功能和作用机制日趋明晰,为其功能修饰和创新应用创造了条件,相关研究蓬勃发展,成效显著。大量研究表明,采用定点突变、结构域替换或融合以及抗独特型抗体模拟等策略,是理性设计活性更高、稳定性更强、杀虫谱更广、非靶标生物安全性更高甚至是可用于害虫抗药性治理的有别于母体Bt毒素的突变体、结构杂合体乃至功能效应物抗体等新型杀虫蛋白的有效手段;此外,采用催化毒素活化、驱动毒素靶向受体结合、促进毒素表达以及同源或异源杀虫材料复配或共表达的协同促效等创新增效策略,也是助推Bt毒素应用价值的重要手段。本文总结了Bt毒素结构功能和作用机制,梳理了基于Bt毒素功能修饰的突变体、结构杂合体以及功能效应物抗体等新型杀虫蛋白理性设计和基于Bt毒素功能增效的创新应用策略等相关研究进展,并结合作者团队在模拟Bt毒素杀虫功能效应物抗体靶向设计研发方面的最新成果,探讨了基于Bt毒素的杀虫蛋白理性设计与创新应用策略未来发展动向及潜在可行捷径,为相关研究提供较为全面的最新有价值的文献资料和启发思路。

土壤真菌群落和潜在功能对施加外源Bt毒素的响应

转Bt(Bacillus thuringiensis)基因植物和Bt重组菌生物农药释放的Bt毒素是一类具有生物毒性的潜在环境外源污染物,Bt毒素环境行为和生态效应是转基因植物和植物用转基因微生物安全风险评价的重要内容,但是外源Bt毒素对土壤真菌群落和潜在功能的影响还不清楚。以施加不同浓度Bt毒素处理土壤和未施加Bt毒素对照土壤为研究对象,分析Bt毒素在土壤中的持留动态;同时采用真菌18S rRNA基因高通量测序技术,分析施加Bt毒素对土壤真菌群落和功能多样性的影响。结果表明,Bt毒素施加量和培养时间均可以显著影响土壤真菌群落组成,且随着Bt毒素施加量增加和土壤培养时间延长,土壤真菌群落差异性逐渐变大。施加Bt毒素提高了土壤真菌群落香农指数和关联网络的负相关性比例及模块数,因而没有对土壤真菌群落的多样性和稳定性产生负面影响。上述结果表明,评估Bt毒素的环境行为及微生态效应要关注Bt毒素施加量及其长期影响。随着Bt毒素施加量增加,Phymatotrichopsis、Homalogastra、Geosmithia和Apiotrichum等真菌以及参与蛋白质降解、碳素代谢和磷素代谢的功能基因编码酶相对丰度显著升高,推测上述真菌物种和潜在功能参与了Bt毒素在土壤中的降解和转化过程。研究结果为转Bt基因植物、Bt重组菌生物农药以及Bt毒素的生态安全风险评价提供了科学参考和理论依据。

BT135VRE页岩气开发专用套管性能研究

与常规油气开采相比,页岩气开采多为大斜度和水平井,完井射孔多达20段以上,同时套管在井下还要受到反复的拉、压、挤等交变载荷,下井深、井下温度高,工况条件苛刻。针对以上问题,设计并开发了BT135VRE高钢级页岩气开采专用套管,同时对其理化性能、组织、热稳定性、常温抗挤毁性能、高温抗挤毁性能进行了研究。结果表明,在900℃淬火+670℃回火的热处理工艺下,BT135VRE屈服强度≥965 MPa,0℃横向冲击吸收功≥100 J,高强度下匹配高的韧性,同时材料在高温下还具有良好的热稳定性和高温抗挤毁性能,满足复杂工况条件下页岩气开采需求。

90份转BT基因抗虫棉品种(系)在新疆早熟棉区的适应性评价

【目的】评价转BT基因抗虫棉品种(系)的适应性与应用价值,为棉花新品种的选育提供适合的亲本。【方法】以90份转BT基因抗虫棉为材料,研究其农艺性状和品质性状的变异情况及相关性,并以主要农艺性状和品质性状对90份转BT基因抗虫棉进行主成分和聚类分析。【结果】供试90份转BT基因抗虫棉品种(系)纤维品质、农艺性状间差异显著,其中44份转BT基因抗虫棉为早熟材料,46份转BT基因抗虫棉为中早熟材料;前5个主成分特征值均大于1,累计贡献率达71.62%,第1主成分与产量有关,第2主成分与纤维品质有关,第3主成分与植株性状有关。90份转BT基因抗虫棉划分为4个类群,第Ⅰ类群籽指性状表现好;第Ⅱ类群断裂比强度、伸长率较好;第Ⅲ类群单株铃数、铃重、衣分较高;第Ⅳ类群纤维品质较好。【结论】筛选出了G21-2、G21-14、G21-1、G21-77等综合性状优异、铃重均在5.00 g以上、衣分在42%以上的转BT基因抗虫棉品种(系)18份。

低温胁迫对Bt棉纤维中杀虫蛋白含量及氮代谢的影响

本研究以常规种泗抗1号(Sikang 1,SK1)和杂交种泗抗3号(Sikang 3,SK3)为材料进行盆栽试验,研究了不同低温水平及其处理持续时间对Bt棉盛铃期纤维中杀虫蛋白含量变化及氮代谢生理特征。结果表明,纤维中的杀虫蛋白含量随着温度的降低总体呈下降趋势,同时低温处理持续期显著影响杀虫蛋白含量。与对照相比,纤维中杀虫蛋白含量的降低幅度随低温胁迫时间的延长而增大。此外,随着处理温度的降低,可溶性蛋白含量、谷丙转氨酶活性、谷草转氨酶活性呈下降趋势,游离氨基酸含量、肽酶活性、蛋白酶活性呈上升趋势,且在低温处理48 h后,均与杀虫蛋白含量呈极显著相关。因此,低温胁迫促使了蛋白质的合成功能下降,分解能力增强,导致可溶性蛋白含量下降,游离氨基酸含量升高,最终导致杀虫蛋白含量下降,且其受低温胁迫持续期显著影响。

BT@PANI核壳粒子的绿色制备及PVDF基复合材料的介电性能

聚合物薄膜介电电容器在新能源汽车、太阳能和风力并网发电与储能等领域具有广泛应用和广阔的发展前景。钛酸钡/聚合物复合材料具有介电损耗低、击穿场强高的特点,是电容器中核心部分高介电有机薄膜材料极具潜力的选择之一。目前,迫切需要解决高极化特性与低损耗难以协同改善的问题。本工作提出以苹果酸同时作为钛酸钡(BT)表面修饰剂和聚苯胺(PANI)掺杂剂,采用原位聚合法制备了BT@PANI核壳粒子,并以此为填料制备了聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)基复合材料。结果显示,通过苹果酸与盐酸的两步表面改性法,可获得钛酸钡-苯胺阳离子(BT-An^(+))粒子,为此不同苯胺(An)与BT-An^(+)质量比条件下填料产物的核壳结构特征明显。当An与BT-An^(+)的质量比为0.5∶1时产物平均粒径最小,约为450 nm,粒径分布最窄,且电导率为1.46×10^(-3)S/cm。以此为填料,30%(质量分数)填充量的PVDF基复合材料在10^(3)~10^(6)Hz范围内介电常数保持在高值水平,由31仅下降到15,介电损耗在宽的频率范围内低于0.3,不仅表现出优良的频率稳定性,而且在获得较高的介电常数情况下,实现了介电损耗的有效抑制。此外,这项工作极大地降低了无机氧化性酸与有机试剂的使用率,为实现高性能介电复合材料的绿色制备提供了实验指导。

折叠结构的PVDF/BTO复合薄膜压电纳米发电机的制备及性能研究

为提高聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)的压电输出性能,将钛酸钡(BTO)纳米颗粒引入到PVDF溶液中,使用流延法制备PVDF/BTO复合压电薄膜,采用高温拉伸与电极化工艺处理复合薄膜。使用扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射仪、傅里叶变换红外光谱仪、差示扫描量热仪和准静态压电常数测试仪对复合薄膜的形貌和压电性能进行表征,探究BTO含量对PVDF/BTO复合薄膜的影响,研究BTO诱导PVDF链条偶极子重新排列形成β晶型的机理。结果表明,当BTO含量为10%(质量分数)时,PVDF/BTO复合薄膜的晶体结构中β晶型的含量最多,压电性能最强。最后设计了不同层数的折叠结构并组装制成压电纳米发电机(PENG),发现折叠层数越多,PENG的最大输出电压越高。

昆虫对杀虫剂和转Bt基因植物的抗性进化机制研究进展

为防治昆虫对农作物的危害,采取了喷施杀虫剂和种植转Bt基因抗虫植物等措施。然而,杀虫剂的大规模使用和转Bt基因抗虫植物的大面积连续种植使得一些靶标昆虫产生了抗性进化,这不仅影响防治效果,而且还影响整个农业生态系统服务功能。本文综述了昆虫对化学杀虫剂、微生物杀虫剂和转Bt基因植物产生抗性的分子机制。昆虫对化学杀虫剂的抗性进化机制主要是靶标位点敏感性下降和解毒酶系活性增强;对微生物杀虫剂的抗性进化机制主要是免疫系统激活和共生菌群变化;对转Bt基因植物的抗性进化机制主要是昆虫中肠结合受体基因突变或表达下调和中肠蛋白酶活性降低。为了减缓昆虫抗性进化和提高杀虫剂效率,未来建议减少使用化学杀虫剂,合理利用杀虫谱广和活性高的微生物杀虫剂以及抗虫植物等方法系统治理农业害虫。

TiVNbTa高熵合金球形粉末制备及选区激光熔化成形

利用氢化脱氢、机械球磨、等离子体球化技术成功制备了TiVNbTa难熔高熵合金球形粉末,并采用选区激光熔化(SLM)技术将此球形粉末制备成TiVNbTa难熔高熵合金块体试样,研究不同SLM工艺参数对合金显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:所制备的粉末球形度高、分散良好,平均粒度为48μm;SLM成形的TiVNbTa难熔高熵合金具有超细晶组织,其熔池心部为胞状晶区,熔池边缘为柱状晶区。随着激光功率的增加,合金的压缩屈服强度整体变化不大,但塑性应变呈下降趋势;然而,随着扫描速率的增加,合金的压缩屈服强度和塑性应变持续下降。当激光功率为175 W、扫描速率为400 mm/s时,沉积态合金具有最低的孔隙率,XOY面和YOZ面的孔隙率分别降低至0.26%和1.42%,压缩屈服强度σ_(0.2)为1001 MPa,最大抗压强度σ_(bc)为1741 MPa,塑性应变ε_(p)为10.0%。

A comparison study on structure-function relationship of polysaccharides obtained from sea buckthorn berries using different methods:antioxidant and bile acid-binding capacity

In this study,the structural characters,antioxidant activities and bile acid-binding ability of sea buckthorn polysaccharides(HRPs)obtained by the commonly used hot water(HRP-W),pressurized hot water(HRP-H),ultrasonic(HRP-U),acid(HRP-C)and alkali(HRP-A)assisted extraction methods were investigated.The results demonstrated that extraction methods had significant effects on extraction yield,monosaccharide composition,molecular weight,particle size,triple-helical structure,and surface morphology of HRPs except for the major linkage bands.Thermogravimetric analysis showed that HRP-U with filamentous reticular microstructure exhibited better thermal stability.The HRP-A with the lowest molecular weight and highest arabinose content possessed the best antioxidant activities.Moreover,the rheological analysis indicated that HRPs with higher galacturonic acid content and molecular weight showed higher viscosity and stronger crosslinking network(HRP-C,HRP-W and HRP-U),which exhibited stronger bile acid binding capacity.The present findings provide scientific evidence in the preparation technology of sea buckthorn polysaccharides with good antioxidant and bile acid binding capacity which are related to the structure affected by the extraction methods.

Microstructures,corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-6Zn-2X(Fe/Cu/Ni)alloys for plugging tool applications

Mg-6Zn-2X(Fe/Cu/Ni)alloys were prepared through semi-continuous casting,with the aim of identifying a degradable magnesium(Mg)alloy suitable for use in fracturing balls.A comparative analysis was conducted to assess the impacts of adding Cu and Ni,which result in finer grains and the formation of galvanic corrosion sites.Scanner electronic microscopy examination revealed that precipitated phases concentrated at grain boundaries,forming a semi-continuous network structure that facilitated corrosion penetration in Mg-6Zn-2Cu and Mg-6Zn-2Ni alloys.Pitting corrosion was observed in Mg-6Zn-2Fe,while galvanic corrosion was identified as the primary mechanism in Mg-6Zn-2Cu and Mg-6Zn-2Ni alloys.Among the tests,the Mg-6Zn-2Ni alloy exhibited the highest corrosion rate(approximately 932.9 mm/a)due to its significant potential difference.Mechanical testing showed that Mg-6Zn-2Ni alloy possessed suitable ultimate compressive strength,making it a potential candidate material for degradable fracturing balls,effectively addressing the challenges of balancing strength and degradation rate in fracturing applications.

Effects of deformation temperatures on microstructures,aging behaviors and mechanical properties of Mg-Gd-Er-Zr alloys fabricated by hard-plate rolling

In this investigation,a high-strength Mg-12Gd-1.0Er-0.5Zr(wt.%)alloy sheet was produced by hot extrusion(HE)and subsequent hard-plate rolling(HPR)at different temperatures.The results indicate that the microstructures of these final-rolled sheets are inhomogeneous,mainly including coarse deformed grains and dynamic recrystallized(DRXed)grains,and the volume fraction of these coarse deformed grains increases as the rolling temperature increases.Thus,more DRXed grains can be found in R-385℃sheet,resulting in a smaller average grain size and weaker basal texture,while the biggest grains and the highest strong basal texture are present in R-450℃sheet.Amounts of dynamic precipitation ofβphases which are mainly determined by the rolling temperature are present in these sheets,and its precipitation can consume the content of Gd solutes in the matrix.As a result,the lowest number density ofβphase in R-450℃sheet is beneficial to modify the age hardening response.Thus,the R-450℃sheet displays the best age hardening response because of a severe traditional precipitation ofβ’(more)andβH/βM(less)precipitates,resulting in a sharp improvement in strength,i.e.ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of∼518±17 MPa and yield strength(YS)of∼438±18 MPa.However,the elongation(EL)of this sheet reduces greatly,and its value is∼2.7±0.3%.By contrasting,the EL of the peak-aging R-385℃sheet keeps better,changing from∼4.9±1.2%to∼4.8±1.4%due to a novel dislocation-induced chain-like precipitate which is helpful to keep good balance between strength and ductility.

High-throughput calculations combining machine learning to investigate the corrosion properties of binary Mg alloys

Magnesium(Mg)alloys have shown great prospects as both structural and biomedical materials,while poor corrosion resistance limits their further application.In this work,to avoid the time-consuming and laborious experiment trial,a high-throughput computational strategy based on first-principles calculations is designed for screening corrosion-resistant binary Mg alloy with intermetallics,from both the thermodynamic and kinetic perspectives.The stable binary Mg intermetallics with low equilibrium potential difference with respect to the Mg matrix are firstly identified.Then,the hydrogen adsorption energies on the surfaces of these Mg intermetallics are calculated,and the corrosion exchange current density is further calculated by a hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)kinetic model.Several intermetallics,e.g.Y_(3)Mg,Y_(2)Mg and La_(5)Mg,are identified to be promising intermetallics which might effectively hinder the cathodic HER.Furthermore,machine learning(ML)models are developed to predict Mg intermetallics with proper hydrogen adsorption energy employing work function(W_(f))and weighted first ionization energy(WFIE).The generalization of the ML models is tested on five new binary Mg intermetallics with the average root mean square error(RMSE)of 0.11 eV.This study not only predicts some promising binary Mg intermetallics which may suppress the galvanic corrosion,but also provides a high-throughput screening strategy and ML models for the design of corrosion-resistant alloy,which can be extended to ternary Mg alloys or other alloy systems.

Microstructure and damping properties of LPSO phase dominant Mg-Ni-Y and Mg-Zn-Ni-Y alloys

This work studied the microstructure,mechanical properties and damping properties of Mg_(95.34)Ni_(2)Y_(2.66) and Mg_(95.34)Zn_(1)Ni_(1)Y_(2.66)alloys systematically.The difference in the evolution of the long-period stacked ordered(LPSO)phase in the two alloys during heat treatment was the focus.The morphology of the as-cast Mg_(95.34)Ni_(2)Y_(2.66)presented a disordered network.After heat treatment at 773 K for 2 hours,the eutectic phase was integrated into the matrix,and the LPSO phase maintained the 18R structure.As Zn partially replaced Ni,the crystal grains became rounded in the cast alloy,and lamellar LPSO phases and more solid solution atoms were contained in the matrix after heat treatment of the Mg_(95.34)Zn_(1)Ni_(1)Y_(2.66)alloy.Both Zn and the heat treatment had a significant effect on damping.Obvious dislocation internal friction peaks and grain boundary internal friction peaks were found after temperature-dependent damping of the Mg_(95.34)Ni_(2)Y_(2.66)and Mg_(95.34)Zn_(1)Ni_(1)Y_(2.66)alloys.After heat treatment,the dislocation peak was significantly increased,especially in the alloy Mg_(95.34)Ni_(2)Y_(2).66.The annealed Mg_(95.34)Ni_(2)Y_(2.66)alloy with a rod-shaped LPSO phase exhibited a good damping performance of 0.14 atε=10^(−3),which was due to the difference between the second phase and solid solution atom content.These factors also affected the dynamic modulus of the alloy.The results of this study will help in further development of high-damping magnesium alloys.

A new insight into LPSO phase transformation and mechanical properties uniformity of large-scale Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy prepared by multi-pass friction stir processing

A large-scale fine-grained Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy plate with high strength and ductility was successfully prepared by multi-pass friction stir processing(MFSP)technology in this work.The structure of grains and long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase were characterized,and the mechanical properties uniformity was investigated.Moreover,a quantitative relationship between the microstructure and tensile yield strength was established.The results showed that the grains in the processed zone(PZ)and interfacial zone(IZ)were refined from 50μm to 3μm and 4μm,respectively,and numerous original LPSO phases were broken.In IZ,some block-shaped 18R LPSO phases were transformed into needle-like 14H LPSO phases due to stacking faults and the short-range diffusion of solute atoms.The severe shear deformation in the form of kinetic energy caused profuse stacking fault to be generated and move rapidly,greatly increasing the transformation rate of LPSO phase.After MFSP,the ultimate tensile strength,yield strength and elongation to failure of the large-scale plate were 367 MPa,305 MPa and 18.0% respectively.Grain refinement and LPSO phase strengthening were the major strengthening mechanisms for the MFSP sample.In particularly,the strength of IZ was comparable to that of PZ because the strength contribution of the 14H LPSO phase offsets the lack of grain refinement strengthening in IZ.This result opposes the widely accepted notion that IZ is a weak region in MFSP-prepared large-scale fine-grained plate.

Evolution of microstructure and properties of a novel Ni-based superalloy during stress relief annealing

We discussed the decrease in residual stress,precipitation evolution,and mechanical properties of GH4151 alloy in different annealing temperatures,which were studied by the scanning electron microscope(SEM),high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),and electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD).The findings reveal that annealing processing has a significant impact on diminishing residual stresses.As the annealing temperature rose from 950 to 1150℃,the majority of the residual stresses were relieved from 60.1 MPa down to 10.9 MPa.Moreover,the stress relaxation mechanism transitioned from being mainly controlled by dislocation slip to a combination of dislocation slip and grain boundary migration.Meanwhile,the annealing treatment promotes the decomposition of the Laves,accompanied by the precipitation ofμ-(Mo_(6)Co_(7))starting at 950℃ and reaching a maximum value at 1050℃.The tensile strength and plasticity of the annealing alloy at 1150℃ reached the maximum(1394 MPa,56.1%)which was 131%,200%fold than those of the as-cast alloy(1060 MPa,26.6%),but the oxidation process in the alloy was accelerated at 1150℃.The enhancement in durability and flexibility is primarily due to the dissolution of the brittle phase,along with the shape and dispersal of theγ′phase.

Physical and mechanical properties and microstructures of submarine soils in the Yellow Sea

In recent years,the exploration of seabed has been intensified,but the submarine soils of silt and sand in the Yellow Sea area have not been well investigated so far.In this study,the physical and mechanical properties of silt and sand from the Yellow Sea were measured using a direct shear apparatus and their microstructures were observed using a scanning electron microscope.The test results suggest that the shear strength of silt and sand increases linearly with the increase of normal stress.Based on the direct shear test,the scanning electron microscope was used to observe the section surface of sand.It is observed that the section surface becomes rough,with many“V”‐shaped cracks.Many particles appear on the surface of the silt structure and tend to be disintegrated.The X‐ray diffraction experiment reveals that the sand and silt have different compositions.The shear strength of sand is slightly greater than that of silt under high stress,which is related to the shape of soil particles and the mineral composition.These results can be a reference for further study of other soils in the Yellow Sea;meanwhile,they can serve as soil parameters for the stability and durability analyses of offshore infrastructure construction.

Toward understanding the microstructure characteristics,phase selection and magnetic properties of laser additive manufactured Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets

Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets play a crucial role in energy conversion and electronic devices.The essential magnetic properties of Nd-Fe-B magnets,particularly coercivity and remanent magnetization,are significantly infuenced by the phase characteristics and microstructure.In this work,Nd-Fe-B magnets were manufactured using vacuum induction melting(VIM),laser directed energy deposition(LDED)and laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technologies.Themicrostructure evolution and phase selection of Nd-Fe-B magnets were then clarified in detail.The results indicated that the solidification velocity(V)and cooling rate(R)are key factors in the phase selection.In terms of the VIM-casting Nd-Fe-B magnet,a large volume fraction of theα-Fe soft magnetic phase(39.7 vol.%)and Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phase(34.7 vol.%)areformed due to the low R(2.3×10-1?C s-1),whereas only a minor fraction of the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase(5.15 vol.%)is presented.For the LDED-processed Nd-Fe-B deposit,although the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase also had a low value(3.4 vol.%)as the values of V(<10-2m s-1)and R(5.06×103?C s-1)increased,part of theα-Fe soft magnetic phase(31.7vol.%)is suppressed,and a higher volume of Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phases(47.5 vol.%)areformed.As a result,both the VIM-casting and LDED-processed Nd-Fe-B deposits exhibited poor magnetic properties.In contrast,employing the high values of V(>10-2m s-1)and R(1.45×106?C s-1)in the LPBF process resulted in the substantial formation of the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase(55.8 vol.%)directly from the liquid,while theα-Fe soft magnetic phase and Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phase precipitation are suppressed in the LPBF-processed Nd-Fe-B magnet.Additionally,crystallographic texture analysis reveals that the LPBF-processedNd-Fe-B magnets exhibit isotropic magnetic characteristics.Consequently,the LPBF-processed Nd-Fe-B deposit,exhibiting a coercivity of 656 k A m-1,remanence of 0.79 T and maximum energy product of 71.5 k J m-3,achieved an acceptable magnetic performance,comparable to other additive manufacturing processed Nd-Fe-B magnets from MQP(Nd-lean)Nd-Fe-Bpowder.

Microstructure and Properties of AlCoCrFeNiTi High-Entropy Alloy Coatings Prepared by Laser Cladding

21-4N(5Cr21Mn9Ni4N)is extensively employed in the production of engine valves,operating under severe conditions.Apart from withstanding high-temperature gas corrosion,it must also endure the impact of cylinder explosion pressure.The predominant failure mode of 21-4N valves is abrasive wear.Surface coatings serve as an effective approach to prevent such failures.In this investigation,Laser cladding technology was utilized to fabricate AlCoCrFeNiTi high entropy alloy coatings onto the surfaces of 21-4N valves.According to the findings,the cladding zone has a normal dendritic microstructure,a good substrate-to-cladding layer interaction,and no obvious flaws.In terms of hardness,the cladding demonstrates an average hardness of 620 HV.The hardness has increased by 140%compared to the substrate.The average hardness of the cladding remains at approximately 520 HV even at elevated temperatures.Regarding frictional wear performance,between 400℃and 800℃,the cladding layer exhibits an average friction coefficient of 0.4,with the primary wear mechanisms being abrasive wear,adhesive wear,and a minor degree of plastic deformation.

A Polyvinyl Alcohol/Acrylamide Hydrogel with Enhanced Mechanical Properties Promotes Full-Thickness Skin Defect Healing by Regulating Immunomodulation and Angiogenesis Through Paracrine Secretion

Hydrogel-based tissue-engineered skin has attracted increased attention due to its potential to restore the structural integrity and functionality of skin.However,the mechanical properties of hydrogel scaffolds and natural skin are substantially different.Here,we developed a polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)/acrylamide based interpenetrating network(IPN)hydrogel that was surface modified with polydopamine(PDA)and termed Dopa-gel.The Dopa-gel exhibited mechanical properties similar to native skin tissue and a superior ability to modulate paracrine functions.Furthermore,a tough scaffold with tensile resistance was fabricated using this hydrogel by three-dimensional printing.The results showed that the interpenetration of PVA,alginate,and polyacrylamide networks notably enhanced the mechanical properties of the hydrogel.Surface modification with PDA endowed the hydrogels with increased secretion of immunomodulatory and proangiogenic factors.In an in vivo model,Dopa-gel treatment accelerated wound closure,increased vascularization,and promoted a shift in macrophages from a proinflammatory M1 phenotype to a prohealing and anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype within the wound area.Mechanistically,the focal adhesion kinase(FAK)/extracellular signal-related kinase(ERK)signaling pathway may mediate the promotion of skin defect healing by increasing paracrine secretion via the Dopa-gel.Additionally,proangiogenic factors can be induced through Rho-associated kinase-2(ROCK-2)/vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)-mediated paracrine secretion under tensile stress conditions.Taken together,these findings suggest that the multifunctional Dopa-gel,which has good mechanical properties similar to those of native skin tissue and enhanced immunomodulatory and angiogenic properties,is a promising scaffold for skin tissue regeneration.