Interfacial engineering in SnO-embedded graphene anode materials for high performance lithium-ion batteries.

Tin dioxide is regarded as an alternative anode material rather than graphite due to its high theoretical specific capacity. Modification with carbon is a typical strategy to mitigate the volume expansion effect of SnO during the charge process. Strengthening the interface bonding is crucial for improving the electrochemical performance of SnO/C composites.

Energy Absorption and Failure Modes of Different Composite Open-Section Crush Elements under Axial Crushing Loading.

In order to study the energy absorption characteristics of the open-section thin-walled composite structures with different cross-sections, axial compression tests were carried out at loading speeds of 0.01 m/s, 0.1 m/s, and 1 m/s.

Construction of Inverse-Opal ZnInS with Well-Defined 3D Porous Structure for Enhancing Photocatalytic H Production.

The conversion of solar energy into hydrogen using photocatalysts is a pivotal solution to the ongoing energy and environmental challenges. In this study, inverse opal (IO) ZnInS (ZIS) with varying pore sizes is synthesized for the first time via a template method. The experimental results indicate that the constructed inverse opal ZnInS has a unique photonic bandgap, and its slow photon effect can enhance the interaction between light and matter, thereby improving the efficiency of light utilization.

Compressive Fracture Behavior of Zirconia/Resin Composites Prepared by Fused Deposition Modeling Combined with Vacuum Infiltration.

Although bioceramic materials exhibit good biocompatibilities and bone conductivities, their high brittleness and low toughness properties limit their applications. Zirconia (ZrO)/resin composites with idealized structures and properties were prepared by fused deposition modeling (FDM) combined with a vacuum infiltration process. The porous structure was prepared using the FDM three-dimensional printing technology, with granular zirconia as the raw material, and the relationship between the pore shape, pore size, and deformation was discussed.

Discovery of diverse species at the Cambrian series 2 Hongjingshao formation Xiazhuang section (Kunming, SW China) and its ecological, taphonomic, and biostratigraphic implications.

species are intermediate- to large-sized Cambrian bivalved arthropods. Previous studies have documented exclusively from the Cambrian Series 2 Stage 3 Chengjiang biota in Yu'anshan Formation, Chiungchussu Stage in SW China. In this study, we report sp.

Genome-wide identification and comparative analysis of YABBY transcription factors in oil tea and tea tree.

Unlabelled: The plant-specific transcription factor gene family, YABBY, plays an important role in plant development and stress response. Although genes have been identified in numerous species, a comprehensive characterization of s in tea tree and oil tea has been lacking. In this study, ten and three genes were identified in and , respectively.

Regulate transportation of ions and polysulfides in all-solid-state Li-S batteries using ordered-MOF composite solid electrolyte.

A dilemma arises when striving to balance the maximum desired ion conductivity and minimize the undesired lithium polysulfide shuttling effect for all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs). Here, we introduce a strategy of using ordered MIL-125-NH as fillers for poly(ethylene oxide)-based electrolytes to simultaneously regulate the transportation of lithium ions and polysulfides. When compared to electrolytes lacking metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and those containing disordered MOFs, the electrolyte featuring an ordered-MOF structure, denoted as three-dimensional (3D) MPPL composite solid electrolyte (CSE), exhibits the highest ion conductivity of 8.

Glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase 3-mediated lipid droplets accumulation confers chemoresistance of colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy worldwide. It is well known that lipid metabolism reprogramming contributes to the tumor progression. However, the lipid metabolic alterations and potential remodeling mechanism underlying the chemoresistance of CRC remain largely unclear.

Atomically Dispersed ZnN Sites Anchored on P-Functionalized Carbon with Hierarchically Ordered Porous Structures for Boosted Electroreduction of CO.

Tuning the coordination structures of metal sites is intensively studied to improve the performances of single-atom site catalysts (SASC). However, the pore structure of SASC, which is highly related to the accessibility of active sites, has received little attention. In this work, single-atom ZnN sites embedded in P-functionalized carbon with hollow-wall and 3D ordered macroporous structure (denoted as H-3DOM-ZnN /P-C) are constructed.

from the Cambrian of China elucidates the dispersal and palaeogeographic distribution of early deuterostomes and the origin of the ambulacrarian larva.

The Cambrian Radiation represents one of the largest diversification events in Earth history. While the resulting taxonomic diversity is exceptional, relatively few of these novel species can be traced outside the boundaries of a single palaeocontinent. Many of those species with cosmopolitan distributions were likely active swimmers, presenting opportunity and means to conquer new areas, but this would not have been the case for sessile organisms.

Decreased grey matter volume in dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and thalamus accompanied by compensatory increases in middle cingulate gyrus of premature ejaculation patients.

Introduction: The prefrontal-cingulate-thalamic areas are associated with ejaculation control. Functional abnormalities of these areas and decreased grey matter volume (GMV) in the subcortical areas have been confirmed in premature ejaculation (PE) patients. However, no study has explored the corresponding GMV changes in the prefrontal-cingulate-thalamic areas, which are considered as the important basis for functional abnormalities.

Diagnostic error and bias in the department of radiology: a pictorial essay.

Diagnostic imaging is an essential and indispensable part of medical diagnosis and treatment, and diagnostic errors or biases are also common in the department of radiology, sometimes even having a severe impact on the diagnosis and treatment of patients. There are various reasons for diagnostic errors or biases in imaging. In this review, we analyze and summarize the causes of diagnostic imaging errors and biases based on practical cases.

Defect Engineered Metal-Organic Framework with Accelerated Structural Transformation for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been increasingly applied in oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and the surface of MOFs usually undergoes structural transformation to form metal oxyhydroxides to serve as catalytically active sites. However, the controllable regulation of the reconstruction process of MOFs remains as a great challenge. Here we report a defect engineering strategy to facilitate the structural transformation of MOFs to metal oxyhydroxides during OER with enhanced activity.

Three-Dimensional (3D) Ordered Macroporous Bimetallic (Mn,Fe) Selenide/Carbon Composite with Heterojunction Interface for High-Performance Sodium Ion Batteries.

Transition-metal selenides have captured significant research attention as anode materials for sodium ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high theoretical specific capacities and excellent electronic conductivity. However, volumetric expansion and inferior cycle life still hinder their practical application. Herein, a three-dimensional (3D) ordered macroporous bimetallic (Mn,Fe) selenide modified by a carbon layer (denoted as 3DOM-MnFeSe@C) composite containing a heterojunction interface is fabricated through selenizing a 3D ordered macroporous Mn-based Prussian Blue analogue single crystal.

Correction: Catalytically active designer crown-jewel Pd-based nanostructures encapsulated in metal-organic frameworks.

Correction for 'Catalytically active designer crown-jewel Pd-based nanostructures encapsulated in metal-organic frameworks' by Liyu Chen , , 2017, , 1184-1187, https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CC09270E.

Low-coordinated Co-N sites induce peroxymonosulfate activation for norfloxacin degradation via high-valent cobalt-oxo species and electron transfer.

The identification of reactive species in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation triggered by carbon-based single atom catalysts is the key to reveal the pollutant degradation mechanism. Herein, carbon-based single atom catalyst with low-coordinated Co-N sites (Co-N-C) was synthesized to active PMS for norfloxacin (NOR) degradation. The Co-N-C/PMS system exhibited consistent high performance for oxidizing NOR over a wide pH range (3.

Induction of Axillary Bud Swelling of to Regenerate Plants through Somatic Embryogenesis and Analysis of Genetic Stability.

To overcome rubber tree (RT) tissue culture explant source limitations, the current study aimed to establish a new somatic embryogenesis (SE) system, laying the technical foundation for the establishment of an axillary-bud-based seedling regeneration system. In this study, in vitro plantlets of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences 917 (CATAS 917) were used as the experimental materials. Firstly, the optimum conditions for axillary bud swelling were studied; then, the effects of phenology, the swelling time of axillary buds (ABs), and medium of embryogenic callus induction were studied.

Hierarchically Ordered Macro-Mesoporous Electrocatalyst with Hydrophilic Surface for Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer versatile templates/precursors to prepare supported metal catalysts. However, the afforded catalysts usually exhibit microporous structures and unsuitable wettability, which will restrict the accessibility of active sites in liquid-phase reactions. Herein, an etching-functionalization strategy is developed for the construction of a tannic-acid-functionalized MOF with a unique hollow-wall and 3D-ordered macroporous (H-3DOM) structure.

A Janus heteroatom-doped carbon electrocatalyst for hydrazine oxidation.

The trade-off between the intrinsic activity and electronic conductivity of carbon materials is a major barrier for electrocatalysis. We report a Janus-type carbon material combining electrically conductive nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) and catalytically active boron, nitrogen co-doped carbon (BNC). The integration of NC with BNC can not only ensure high electronic conductivity of the hybrid, but also achieve an enhancement in the intrinsic activity of the BNC side due to the electron redistribution on their coupling interfaces.

Impact of COVID-19 on traffic safety from the "Lockdown" to the "New Normal": A case study of Utah.

During the past several years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had pronounced impacts on traffic safety. Existing studies found that the crash frequency was reduced and the severity level was increased during the earlier "Lockdown" period. However, there is a lack of studies investigating its impacts on traffic safety during the later stage of the pandemic.

The MAX2-KAI2 module promotes salicylic acid-mediated immune responses in Arabidopsis.

Arabidopsis MORE AXILLARY GROWTH2 (MAX2) is a key component in the strigolactone (SL) and karrikin (KAR) signaling pathways and regulates the degradation of SUPPRESSOR OF MAX2 1/SMAX1-like (SMAX1/SMXL) proteins, which are transcriptional co-repressors that regulate plant architecture, as well as abiotic and biotic stress responses. The max2 mutation reduces resistance against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst).

In Situ Synthesis of C-N@NiFeO@MXene/Ni Nanocomposites for Efficient Electromagnetic Wave Absorption at an Ultralow Thickness Level.

Recently, the development of composite materials composed of magnetic materials and MXene has attracted significant attention. However, the thickness and microwave absorption performance of the composite is still barely satisfactory. In this work, the C-N@NiFeO@MXene/Ni nanocomposites were successfully synthesized in situ by hydrothermal and calcination methods.

Rice OsCASP1 orchestrates Casparian strip formation and suberin deposition in small lateral roots to maintain nutrient homeostasis.

Casparian strip membrane domain proteins (CASPs) form a transmembrane scaffold to recruit lignin biosynthetic enzymes for Casparian strip (CS) formation. Rice is a semi-aquatic plant with a more complex root structure than to adapt its growing conditions, where the different deposition of lignin and suberin is crucial for adaptive responses. Here, we observed the structure of rice primary and small lateral roots (SLRs), particularly the deposition patterns of lignin and suberin in wild type and .

Ionic-Wind-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy without Enhancement Substrates.

Raman spectra are often masked by strong fluorescence, which severely hinders the applications of Raman spectroscopy. Herein, for the first time, we report ionic-wind-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (IWERS) incorporated with photobleaching (PB) as a noninvasive approach to detect fluorescent and vulnerable samples without a substrate. In this study, ionic wind (IW) generated by needle-net electrodes transfers charges to the sample surface in air on the scale of millimeters rather than nanometers in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.

Improving Plant Photosynthesis through Light-Harvesting Upconversion Nanoparticles.

Nanotechnology is considered as an emerging effective means to augment plant photosynthesis. However, there is still a lot of work to be done in this field. Here, we applied the upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) on lettuce leaves and found that the UCNPs were able to transport into the lettuce body and colocalize with the chloroplasts.