Mechanism of Spatiotemporal Distribution of Laser Ablated Materials

Interaction between subsequent laser and ablated materials in laser processing changes the laser spatiotemporal distribution and has influences on the efficiency and quality of laser processing. The theoretical and experimental researches on transportation behaviour of ablated materials are provided. It is shown that the velocity distribution of ablated materials is determined by ablation mechanism. The transportation behaviour of ablated materials is controlled by diffusion mechanism and light field force during laser pulse duration while it is only determined by diffusion mechanism when the laser pulse terminates. In addition, the spatiotemporal distribution of ablated materials is presented.

A reduced graphene oxide-coated conductive surgical silk suture targeting microresistance sensing changes for wound healing

Conventional sutures used in surgical procedures often lack the capability to effectively monitor physical and chemical activities or the microbial environment of surgical wounds due to their inadequate mechanical properties,insufficient electrical accuracy and unstability.Here,we present a straightforward layer-by-layer coating technique that utilizes 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane(CA),graphene oxide(GO),and ascorbic acid(AA)to develop conductive silk-based surgical sutures(CA-rGSFS).The CA-rGSFS feature a continuous reduced graphene oxide(rGO)film on their surface,forming robust hydrogen bonds with silk fibroin.The reduction process of rGO is confirmed through Raman analysis,demonstrating an enhanced D peak to G peak ratio.Notably,the CA-rGSFS exhibit exceptional mechanical properties and efficient electron transmission,with a knot-pull tensile strength of 2089.72±1.20 cN and an electrical conductivity of 130.30±11.34 S/m,respectively,meeting the requirements specified by the United States Pharmacopeia(USP)for 2-0 sutures.These novel CA-rGSFS demonstrate the ability to accurately track resistance changes in various fluid environments with rapid response,including saline,intestinal,and gastric fluids.The suture also retains remarkable stretchablility and stability even after enduring 3000 tensile cycles,highlighting their potential for precise surgical site monitoring during the wound healing process.

Erratum to"Topological spin textures in electronic non-Hermitian systems"[Sci Bull 2024;69:325-333]

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Modulating single-molecule charge transport through external stimulus

Understanding and tuning charge transport over a single molecule is a fundamental topic in molecular electronics.Single-molecule junctions composed of individual molecules attached to two electrodes are the most common components built for single-molecule charge transport studies.During the past two decades,rapid technical and theoretical advances in single-molecule junctions have increased our understanding of the conductance properties and functions of molecular devices.In this perspective article,we introduce the basic principles of charge transport in single-molecule junctions,then give an overview of recent progress in modulating single-molecule transport through external stimuli such as electric field and potential,light,mechanical force,heat,and chemical environment.Lastly,we discuss challenges and offer views on future developments in molecular electronics.