Strain-tunable optoelectronic and photocatalytic properties of 2D GaN/MoSiP heterobilayers: potential optoelectronic/photocatalytic materials.

Herein, we propose a new GaN/MoSiP van der Waals (vdWs) heterostructure constructed by vertically stacking GaN and MoSiP monolayers. Its electronic, optical, and photocatalytic properties are explored DFT++BSE calculations. The calculated binding energy and phonon spectrum demonstrated the material's high stabilities.

Paired Electrocatalysis-Enabled Cross Coupling of Sulfinamides with Olefins toward the Synthesis of Vinyl Sulfoximines.

We present here a novel paired electrocatalysis-enabled convenient synthesis of the ()-vinyl sulfoximines through the cross-coupling reaction of sulfinamides and olefins. This protocol showed a broad substrate scope and excellent selectivity of products under metal- and oxidant-free conditions. A preliminary mechanistic study suggested that fluorinated sulfoximine generated from anodic oxidation of sulfinamide was the key intermediate that was then converted into the sulfonimidoyl radical at the cathode with the help of DBU in this reaction.

Study on the Rheological Behaviors, Thixotropy, and Printing Characteristics of Screen Printing Slurry for Nd-Fe-B.

The rheological behavior and printing characteristics of the screen-printing slurry for Nd-Fe-B grain boundary diffusion are key factors that determine the quality of printing and magnetic performance. However, few studies have focused on the organic medium, a crucial material for slurry. In this paper, the rheology, thixotropy, and thermal decomposition behavior of the organic vehicle in Nd-Fe-B screen printing slurry were studied.

Reversible hydrogen storage and release mechanism of a BN monolayer: a first-principles insight.

It was found the physical adsorption could be an efficient strategy for high capacity, high efficiency and high safety in hydrogen storage. In this research, a systematic investigation into the potential of the BN monolayer as an excellent physical adsorption hydrogen storage material is conducted by utilizing the first-principles calculation method. The findings of the investigation demonstrate that the BN monolayer has a planar lattice and excellent structural stability.

Suanzaoren decoction exerts its antidepressant effect via the CaMK signaling pathway.

Calmodulin-dependent protein kinases (CaMKs) are widely regarded as "memory molecules" due to their role in controlling numerous neuronal functions in the brain, and the CaMK signaling pathway plays a crucial role in controlling synaptic plasticity. Suanzaoren decoction (SZRD) can improve depression-like behavior and thus has potential benefits in the clinical treatment of depression; however, its mechanism of action is not fully understood. In this study, we found that key proteins in the CaMK signaling pathway were regulated by the decoction used to treat depression.

Preparation of visible-light active MOFs-Perovskites (ZIF-67/LaFeO) nanocatalysts for exceptional CO conversion, organic pollutants and antibiotics degradation.

Modern industries rapid expansion has heightened energy needs and accelerated fossil fuel depletion, contributing to global warming. Additionally, organic pollutants present substantial risks to aquatic ecosystems due to their stability, insolubility, and non-biodegradability. Scientists are currently researching high-performance materials to address these issues.

Yinchen gongying decoction mitigates CCl-induced chronic liver injury and fibrosis in mice implicated in inhibition of the FoxO1/TGF-β1/ Smad2/3 and YAP signaling pathways.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Liver fibrosis (LF) is a common reversible consequence of chronic liver damage with limited therapeutic options. Yinchen Gongying decoction (YGD) composed of two homologous plants: (Artemisia capillaris Thunb, Taraxacum monochlamydeum Hand.-Mazz.

Robust photogalvanic effect, full spin polarization and pure spin current in the BiC photodetector by vacancy- and substitution-doping.

The photogalvanic effects (PGEs) in low-dimensional devices have attracted great interests recently. Herein, based on non-equilibrium Green's function combined with density functional theory, we investigated spin-dependent PGE phenomena in the BiC photodetector for the case of linearly polarized light and zero bias. Due to the presence of strong spin-orbital interaction (SOI) and C3v symmetry for the BiC monolayer, the armchair and zigzag BiC photodetectors produce robust spin-dependent PGEs which possess the cos(2θ) and sin(2θ) relations on the photon energies.

Theoretical prediction of 2D biphenylene as a potential anchoring material for lithium-sulfur batteries.

Searching for good anchoring materials that can suppress the shuttle effect is critical to large-scale commercialization of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. In this work, the adsorption behavior of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs, such as S and LiS, = 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8), the sulfur reduction reaction (SRR), the decomposition processes of LiS and the diffusion behavior of Li atoms on intrinsic and doped 2D biphenylene (BIP) are systematically investigated by employing the first-principles calculation method. Calculations show that the adsorption energies of LiPSs on the electrolyte (DOL and DME) are smaller than those on the intrinsic/B doped BIP.

Investigation of the anchoring and electrocatalytic properties of pristine and doped borophosphene for Na-S batteries.

Designing an anchoring layer on the sulfur electrode has been considered one of the effective approaches to promoting the real application of room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na-S) batteries. In this work, based on the first-principles calculation method, the potential of pristine and doped borophosphene (BP) as anchoring materials for Na-S batteries has been investigated. The calculated adsorption energies of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) adsorbed on pristine and doped substrates are higher than those of NaPSs adsorbed with the electrolytes (DOL&DME), indicating that the shuttle effect could be well alleviated.

A graphene-like semiconducting BCP monolayer as a promising material for a Li-ion battery and CO adsorbent.

Searching for high-performance anode materials and CO adsorption materials are key factors for next-generation renewable energy technologies and mitigation of the greenhouse effect. Herein, we report a novel two-dimensional (2D) BCP monolayer with great potential as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and as a material for CO adsorption. The adsorption energies of Li atoms and CO molecules on the BCP supercell are negative enough to assure stability and safety under operating conditions.

Plant protein-coding gene families: Their origin and evolution.

Steady advances in genome sequencing methods have provided valuable insights into the evolutionary processes of several gene families in plants. At the core of plant biodiversity is an extensive genetic diversity with functional divergence and expansion of genes across gene families, representing unique phenomena. The evolution of gene families underpins the evolutionary history and development of plants and is the subject of this review.

Identification and molecular mapping of YrBm for adult plan resistance to stripe rust in Chinese wheat landrace Baimangmai.

A new adult plan resistance gene YrBm for potentially durable resistance to stripe rust was mapped on wheat chromosome arm 4BL in landrace Baimangmai. SSR markers closely flanking YrBm were developed and validated for use in marker-assisted selection. The wheat stripe rust pathogen Puccinia striiformis f.

In-situ synthesis of NiS nanoparticles/MoS nanosheets hierarchical sphere anchored on reduced graphene oxide for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.

As an important energy storage and transportation carrier, hydrogen has the advantages of high combustion heat, non-toxic, and pollution-free energy conversion process. Bimetallic sulfide composites are one of the emerging catalysts for hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) during water splitting. Herein, a hydrothermal method has been employed for the in-situ synthesis of NiS nanoparticles/MoS nanosheets (NiS/MoS) hierarchical sphere anchored on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) for enhanced electrocatalytic HER activity.

Synonymous Codon Usage Analysis of Three Narcissus Potyviruses.

Narcissus degeneration virus (NDV), narcissus late season yellows virus (NLSYV) and narcissus yellow stripe virus (NYSV), which belong to the genus of the family , cause significant losses in the ornamental value and quality of narcissus. Several previous studies have explored the genetic diversity and evolution rate of narcissus viruses, but the analysis of the synonymous codons of the narcissus viruses is still unclear. Herein, the coat protein (CP) of three viruses is used to analyze the viruses' phylogeny and codon usage pattern.

New loci for refractive errors and ocular biometric parameters in young Chinese Han adults.

Myopia has become a major public health issue with an increasing prevalence. There are still individuals who experience similar environmental risk factors and, yet, remain non-myopic. Thus, there might be genetic factors protecting people from myopia.

Promising application of a SiC/CB heterostructure as a new platform for lithium-ion batteries.

Constructing heterostructures the van der Waals coupling effect has provided an effective method for developing novel electrode materials. In this work, based on the first-principles calculation method, we proposed to construct a hexagonal SiC/CB heterostructure and confirmed its stability by analyzing its structural properties. Meanwhile, the electrochemical performances of the SiC/CB heterostructure as a new platform for lithium-ion batteries were evaluated.

Effect of Age and Refractive Error on Local and Global Visual Perception in Chinese Children and Adolescents.

Purpose: This study investigated the impact of age and myopia on visual form perception among Chinese school-age children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,074 students with a mean age of 12.1 ± 4.

Penta-BCN monolayer with high specific capacity and mobility as a compelling anode material for rechargeable batteries.

With the increasing demand for sustainable and clean energies, seeking high-capacity density electrode materials applied in rechargeable metal-ion batteries is urgent. In this work, using first-principles calculations, we evaluate the ternary pentagonal BCN monolayer as a compelling anode material for metal ion batteries. Calculations show that the penta-BCN monolayer has favorable metallic behaviors after adsorbing Li (Na) atoms.

Distribution of IOP and its relationship with refractive error and other factors: the Anyang University Students Eye Study.

Aim: To investigate the distribution of intraocular pressure (IOP) and its relationship with refractive error and other factors in university students from Anyang, China.

Methods: A university-based study was conducted. Subjects were invited to complete ophthalmic examinations, including visual acuity, noncontact tonometry (NCT), cycloplegic autorefraction, and ocular biometry.

Distribution of ocular biometry in young Chinese eyes: The Anyang University Students Eye Study.

Purpose: To investigate the distribution of ocular biometric parameters and its association to refraction in university students in central China.

Methods: Ocular biometric parameters including axial length (AL), central corneal thickness (CCT), keratometry power (K), anterior chamber depth (AQD) and lens thickness (LT) were measured by an optical biometry in a cohort of university students. Corneal radius of curvature (CR), lens position (LP), lens power (P ), vitreous chamber depth (VCD) and AL to corneal radius ratio (AL/CR) were calculated.

Effect of body stature on refraction and ocular biometry in Chinese young adults: The Anyang University Students Eye Study.

Clinical Relevance: Large-scale data on the association between body stature with biometry parameters and refraction in young adults facilitates an understanding of myopia development. Taller persons have eyes with more negative refractions, longer axial lengths, deeper anterior chambers, flatter corneas, and higher axial length-corneal radius ratio.

Background: To determine the relationship between body stature with ocular biometry and refraction in young adults.

Multidimensional BN materials as novel anode materials for lithium ion batteries.

Based on first-principles calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, multidimensional B4N materials are investigated as anode materials for lithium ion batteries. The present results show that the monolayer B4N can reach a remarkably high specific capacity of 1874.27 mA h g-1 and possesses a low diffusion barrier (0.

Gallium Oxide Nanowire with Twinning Structure and Its Photoluminescence Property.

In this paper, -Ga₂O₃ nanowires were synthesized by vapor transport method at different temperatures. The as-prepared samples were analyzed for crystal structure by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED), and for morphology using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that the Ga₂O₃ nanowires present a monoclinic structure, the length and diameter of the Ga₂O₃ nanowires increased with the growth temperature.

Visual Impairment and Spectacle Use in University Students in Central China: The Anyang University Students Eye Study.

Purpose: To investigate the prevalence and associations of visual impairment and spectacle use in university students in central China.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: This study included students aged 16-26 years in China.