Publications by authors named "Yubing Hu"

The lithium lanthanum titanium oxide (LLTO) perovskite is one type of superior lithium (Li)-ion conductor that is of great interest as a solid-state electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium batteries. Structural defects and impurity phases formed during the synthesis of LLTO largely affect its Li-ion conductivity, yet the underlying Li diffusion mechanism at the atomic scale is still under scrutiny. Herein, we use aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy to perform a thorough structural characterization of the LLTO ceramic pellet.

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  • The study investigates how reducing the particle size of RDX (an energetic material) to the nanoscale impacts its mechanical and energetic properties during compression using simulations.
  • The compression process is broken down into three stages: elastic stage, primary damage stage, and sustained damage stage, with distinct temperature increase rates at each stage.
  • Smaller nanoparticles show lower elastic modulus and compressive strength, and spherical nanoparticles exhibit lower energy absorption and slower damage rates, contributing to their lower sensitivity compared to cuboidal nanoparticles.
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Continuous glucose monitors are crucial for diabetes management, but invasive sampling, signal drift and frequent calibrations restrict their widespread usage. Microneedle sensors are emerging as a minimally-invasive platform for real-time monitoring of clinical parameters in interstitial fluid. Herein, a painless and flexible microneedle sensing patch is constructed by a mechanically-strong microneedle base and a thin layer of fluorescent hydrogel sensor for on-site, accurate, and continuous glucose monitoring.

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An improved understanding of the Plasmodium vivax populations in the Great Mekong Subregion (GMS) is needed to monitor the progress of malaria elimination. This study aimed to use a P. vivax single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) barcode to evaluate the population dynamics and explore the gene flow among P.

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Dermal tattoo biosensors are promising platforms for real-time monitoring of biomarkers, with skin used as a diagnostic interface. Traditional tattoo sensors have utilized small molecules as biosensing elements. However, the rise of synthetic biology has enabled the potential employment of engineered bacteria as living analytical tools.

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Safe, accurate, and reliable analysis of urinary biomarkers is clinically important for early detection and monitoring of the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as it has become one of the world's most prevalent non-communicable diseases. However, current technologies for measuring urinary biomarkers are either time-consuming and limited to well-equipped hospitals or lack the necessary sensitivity for quantitative analysis and post a health risk to frontline practitioners. Here we report a robust paper-based dual functional biosensor, which is integrated with the clinical urine sampling vial, for the simultaneous and quantitative analysis of pH and glucose in urine.

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  • Psychiatric disorders disrupt cognition, emotion, and behavior, yet there are limited tools for real-time evaluation and early diagnosis, highlighting the need for effective biomarker monitoring.
  • Recent advancements in psychiatric biosensors using electrochemical and optical technologies offer high sensitivity and reproducibility for detecting key biomarkers like cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin, essential for mental health management.
  • The development of these biosensors may enhance clinical diagnostics and treatment approaches, ultimately improving mental healthcare through innovative technology and data sharing networks.
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It is of great significance to prepare liners with excellent inhibition of energetic plasticizer migration and gas barrier properties. Here, we have successfully prepared magnetic iron oxide decorated reduced-graphene-oxide nanosheets (MRGO) by using ultrasound-assisted method. The obtained MRGO nanosheet-fillers were filled into hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) which was exposed to a magnetic field (200 mT) to achieve ordered orientation of MRGO in the HTPB matrix (Ordered MRGO/HTPB).

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  • Transition metal oxides, fluorides, and sulfides are promising materials for lithium-ion batteries, aimed at achieving higher energy densities.
  • The study focuses on Copper Disulfide (CuS) hollow nanoparticles and their structural changes during the lithium lithiation process using in situ transmission electron microscopy.
  • Findings reveal that the hollow structure of CuS promotes rapid formation of fluidic LiS "drops" and leads to a low de-lithiation barrier, enhancing quick reaction kinetics within the battery.
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Skin cancer is a critical global public health concern, with melanoma being the deadliest variant, correlated to 80% of skin cancer-related deaths and a remarkable propensity to metastasize. Despite notable progress in skin cancer prevention and diagnosis, the limitations of existing methods accentuate the demand for precise diagnostic tools. Biosensors have emerged as valuable clinical tools, enabling rapid and reliable point-of-care (POC) testing of skin cancer.

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Contact lens sensors have been emerging as point-of-care devices in recent healthcare developments for ocular physiological condition monitoring and diagnosis. Fluorescence sensing technologies have been widely applied in contact lens sensors due to their accuracy, high sensitivity, and specificity. As ascorbic acid (AA) level in tears is closely related to ocular inflammation, a fluorescent contact lens sensor incorporating a BSA-Au nanocluster (NC) probe is developed for in situ tear AA detection.

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  • * This review highlights recent advancements in microneedle sensor technology, emphasizing their application in POC diagnostics and personalized medicine through various sensing techniques and customizable designs.
  • * Microneedle sensors can detect a broad spectrum of biomarkers and are being developed with advanced bioengineering strategies for continuous and minimally invasive health monitoring, pointing towards a future of personalized health management.
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To eliminate internal defects of grains developed during melt-cast charging, the formation mechanism and the trend of crystal morphology of internal defects of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene and 2,4-dinitroanisole-based melt-cast explosives under different process conditions were simulated. The effects of solidification treatment on melt-cast explosive molding quality were investigated by combining pressurized feeding, head insulation, and water bath cooling. The single pressurized treatment technology results showed that grains were exposed to layer-by-layer solidification from outside to inside, resulting in V-shaped shrink areas of the contract cavity in the core.

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The excessive migration of small molecular plasticizers in solid propellants may lead to debonding and changes in combustion characteristics, affecting the safety of solid rocket motors. Herein, two functionalized graphene oxides (GO) were used to enhance the anti-migration performance of EPDM insulation. GO, 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified GO (AGO) and octadecylamine-modified GO (HGO) were filled into EPDM to fabricate EPDM insulation.

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Plasmonic photocatalysis for CO reduction is attracting increasing attention due to appealing properties and great potential for real applications. In this review, the fundamentals of plasmonic photocatalysis and the most recent developments regarding its application in driving CO reduction are reported. Firstly, we present the review on the mechanism of plasmonic photocatalytic CO reduction, the energy transfer of plasmon, and the CO reduction process on the catalyst surface.

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Energetic composite materials (ECMs) are the basic materials of polymer binder explosives and composite solid propellants, which are mainly composed of explosive crystals and binders. During the manufacturing, storage and use of ECMs, the bonding surface is prone to micro/fine cracks or defects caused by external stimuli such as temperature, humidity and impact, affecting the safety and service of ECMs. Therefore, substantial efforts have been devoted to designing suitable self-healing binders aimed at repairing cracks/defects.

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Objective: Workplace violence (WPV) not only affects workers' physical and mental health but also increases turnover rates and social costs. There are no studies that have consistently followed the prevalence of WPV and the effectiveness of anti-violence measures in cross-sectional studies of the same hospital. The main aim of this study was to understand the prevalence of WPV among medical staff in a hospital in China and the effectiveness of implemented anti-violence measures.

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  • Excessive plasticizer migration can lead to debonding and cracking in solid propellant liners, jeopardizing their safety.
  • The study modifies graphene oxide (GO) with toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and octadecylamine (ODA) to enhance the density of the liner and create electrostatic repulsion, respectively.
  • Results show that the modified liners significantly improved migration resistance and mechanical properties, with the TDI-modified liner having the best migration resistance and the ODA-modified liner showing the greatest improvement in bonding.
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As a new type of carbon material, graphene oxide aerogel (GA) is widely used in catalysis due to its porous structure, high-efficiency adsorption, and superb conductivity. In this study, GA was prepared into a dense coating layer surrounding ZnCoO/ZnO particles to form a composite GA-ZnCoO/ZnO by means of a hydrothermal, blast drying, and vacuum-freeze-drying approach applied to catalyze the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate (AP). The physicochemical properties of the obtained GA-ZnCoO/ZnO were characterized by different analytical methods.

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