Intense interaction between biochar/g-CN promotes the photocatalytic performance of heterojunction catalysts.

In recent decades, environmental protection and energy issues have gained significant attention, and the development of efficient, environmentally friendly catalysts has become especially crucial for the advancement of photocatalytic technology. This study employs the sintering method to produce biochar. A hybrid photocatalyst for the degradation of RHB under visible light was prepared by loading varying proportions of biochar onto g-CN using ultrasonic technology.

A Semi-Autonomous Hierarchical Control Framework for Prosthetic Hands Inspired by Dual Streams of Human.

The routine use of prosthetic hands significantly enhances amputees' daily lives, yet it often introduces cognitive load and reduces reaction speed. To address this issue, we introduce a wearable semi-autonomous hierarchical control framework tailored for amputees. Drawing inspiration from the visual processing stream in humans, a fully autonomous bionic controller is integrated into the prosthetic hand control system to offload cognitive burden, complemented by a Human-in-the-Loop (HIL) control method.

Relationship between body composition and upper limb physical fitness among Chinese students: 4-Year longitudinal follow-up and experimental study.

Recently, students' fitness has been declining, and high physical fitness level is crucial in establishing optimal physical/mental health and academic performance. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between body composition and upper limb physical fitness and the specific aspects of low physical fitness level in Chinese students. Exploring the development and impact factors for upper limb physical fitness can provide a theoretical basis for the health management strategy of students.

Microstructure and properties analysis of the brazing alloy prepared from recycled E-waste.

In order to realize the efficient and comprehensive utilization of e-waste resources and short process preparation of alloy brazing materials, this study has analyzed the microstructure and properties of e-waste recycled brazing alloys by the analysis methods of inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometer, differential scanning calorimeter, scanning electron microscope, metalloscope, X-ray diffractometer, micro-hardness tester. Experimental results showed that phase compositions are significant differences between the alloys prepared by the recycled e-waste and the pure metals. The circuit board recycling alloy mainly consisted of α-Fe dendrites, (Cu, Sn) phases, Sn-rich phases and Cu matrix, while the alloy obtained by pure metals is composed of (Cu, Sn) phase, Sn-rich phase and Cu matrix.

Curved vs. Straight-Line Handwriting Effects on Word Recognition in Typical and Dyslexic Readers Across Chinese and English.

Handwriting serves to link auditory and motor routines with visual word processing, which is a hallmark of successful reading. The current study aims to explore the effect of multisensory integration as a pathway to neural specialization for print among typical and dyslexic readers across writing systems. We identified 9-10-year-old dyslexic Chinese children ( = 24) and their typically developing counterparts ( = 24) on whom we conducted both behavioral and electroencephalogram (EEG) experiments.

Progressive growth of the solid-electrolyte interphase towards the Si anode interior causes capacity fading.

The solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), a layer formed on the electrode surface, is essential for electrochemical reactions in batteries and critically governs the battery stability. Active materials, especially those with extremely high energy density, such as silicon (Si), often inevitably undergo a large volume swing upon ion insertion and extraction, raising a critical question as to how the SEI interactively responds to and evolves with the material and consequently controls the cycling stability of the battery. Here, by integrating sensitive elemental tomography, an advanced algorithm and cryogenic scanning transmission electron microscopy, we unveil, in three dimensions, a correlated structural and chemical evolution of Si and SEI.

A Motivational Mechanism Framework for Teachers' Online Informal Learning and Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Online informal learning (IL) spreads quickly in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Studies have predicted that both online and workplace IL have potential value to individual and organization development, whereas the study on its link with innovation remains scarce. IL is an individualized learning pattern different from formal learning, and its functioning mechanism on innovation will deepen our understanding of the relationship between learning and innovation.

Self-Triggered Consensus of Vehicle Platoon System With Time-Varying Topology.

This paper focuses on the consensus problem of a vehicle platoon system with time-varying topology via self-triggered control. Unlike traditional control methods, a more secure event-triggered controller considering the safe distance was designed for the vehicle platoon system. Then, a Lyapunov function was designed to prove the stability of the platoon system.

UV-irradiation induced biological activity and antibacterial activity of ZnO coated magnesium alloy.

In order to improve the biological activity and antibacterial activity of magnesium alloy, the single zinc oxide (ZnO) coating was prepared on magnesium alloys using microwave aqueous synthesis method and followed heat treatment. Then, the coated magnesium alloys were irradiated with ultraviolet (UV) light for different time and subsequently immersed in simulated body fluids (SBF). The influences of UV-irradiated time on the morphology, composition, in vitro biological activity and antibacterial activity were investigated.

Combining species sensitivity distribution (SSD) model and thermodynamic index (exergy) for system-level ecological risk assessment of contaminates in aquatic ecosystems.

After reviewing the species- and community-level ecological risk assessments (ERAs) of chemicals in the aquatic environment, the present study attempted to propose a third stage of ERA, i.e., the ecosystem-level ERA.

S-containing and Si-containing compounds as highly effective electrolyte additives for SiO -based anodes/NCM 811 cathodes in lithium ion cells.

Recently, high-energy density cells containing nickel-rich cathodes and silicon-based anodes have become a practical solution for increasing the driving range of electric vehicles. However, their long-term durability and storage performance is comparatively poor because of the unstable cathode-electrolyte-interphase (CEI) of the high-reactivity cathode and the continuous solid-electrolyte-interphase (SEI) growth. In this work, we study several electrolyte systems consisting of various additives, such as S-containing (1,3,2-dioxathiolane 2,2-dioxide (DTD), DTD + prop-1-ene-1,3-sultone (PES), methylene methanedisulfonate (MMDS)) and Si-containing (tris(trimethylsilyl) phosphate (TTSP) and tris(trimethylsilyl) borate (TMSB)) compounds, in comparison to the baseline electrolyte (BL = 1.

Ultrasonic aqueous synthesis of corrosion resistant hydroxyapatite coating on magnesium alloys for the application of long-term implant.

For the orthopedic application, the promising biodegradable magnesium alloys gained increasing attention. In order to improve the interface bonding strength and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys, a novel ultrasonic aqueous synthesis approach was performed to produce hydroxyapatite coating on biodegradable magnesium alloys. The effect of ultrasonic time on the composition, microstructure, interface bonding strength and corrosion resistance of HA coated magnesium alloys were investigated.

Multi-stage constant-current charging protocol for a high-energy-density pouch cell based on a 622NCM/graphite system.

A novel multi-stage-constant-current (MS-CC) charging protocol, which charges high-energy-density lithium-ion cells (LICs) at a faster rate, is presented herein. In this work, the 0-80% state of charge (SoC), according to the maximum charging rate, yields acceptable results for different SoCs, and the charging process is divided into three parts. Twelve groups of experiments are designed under the desired conditions of avoiding lithium plating and using a charging time of less than 36 min, and 1.

Quantitative Assessment of Autonomic Regulation of the Cardiac System.

Autonomic neural system (ANS) regulates the circulation to provide optimal perfusion of every organ in accordance with its metabolic needs, and the quantitative assessment of autonomic regulation is crucial for personalized medicine in cardiovascular diseases. In this paper, we propose the Dystatis to quantitatively evaluate autonomic regulation of the human cardiac system, based on homeostatis and probabilistic graphic model, where homeostatis explains ANS regulation while the probability graphic model systematically defines the regulation process for quantitative assessment. The indices and measurement methods for three well-designed scenarios are also illustrated to evaluate the proposed Dystatis: (1) heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure variability (BPV), and respiration synchronization (Synch) in resting situation; (2) chronotropic competence indices (CCI) in graded exercise testing; and (3) baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), sympathetic nerve activity (SNA), and parasympathetic nerve activity (PNA) in orthostatic testing.

Impact of organic matter and meteorological factors on the long-term trend, seasonality, and gas/particle partitioning behavior of atmospheric PBDEs.

We extended our knowledge of the impact of organic matter (OM) and meteorological factors on the long-term trend, seasonality and gas/particle partitioning behavior of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). In Lake Chaohu, PBDEs had an increasing trend, with a doubling time of 13.4 years at the urban site, and a decreasing trend, with a halving time of 6.

Detection and Manipulation of Charge States for Double-Decker DyPc Molecules on Ultrathin CuO Films.

Charge states of lanthanide double-decker phthalocyanines complexes significantly influence their geometrical structures and magnetic properties. In this study, the charge states of single DyPc molecules on an ultrathin CuO film were detected by scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy in magnetic fields. Four types of adsorptions of DyPc molecules on CuO were experimentally observed.

[Preparation processes of 3% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline ceramic composite powders coated with nano-sized Al₂O₃-boron nitride].

Objective: In this work, we aim to determine the optimum pH value for the preparation of 3% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (3Y-TZP)/3%Al₂O₃ and optimum calcination temperature of Al₂O₃ precursor and amorphous boron nitride (BN) for Al₂O₃-BN coating 3Y-TZP powders.

Methods: The 3Y-TZP/3%Al₂O₃ composite powders were prepared through the heterogeneous precipitation method under different pH values (6.5, 7.

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Marginal Fit of Crowns Fabricated Using Commercially Pure Titanium and FUS-Invest.

This study investigated the mechanical properties and single crown accuracy of the tailor-made Fourth University Stomatology investment (FUS-invest) for casting titanium. . Current investment for casting titanium is not optimal for obtaining high-quality castings, and the commercially available titanium investment is costly.

[Impact of Starvation Conditions on Biological Community Structure in Sulfur Autotrophic Denitrification Reactor].

Sulfur/dolomite and pyrite/dolomite autotrophic denitrification reactors were applied to treat the secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plant to explore the removal effect, the changes of microbial community, and recovery time of reactors after starvation period. It was shown in the results that after 30 d non-water starvation endurance, the effluent concentrations of NO-N in sulfur/dolomite and pyrite/dolomite reactors increased from 1.78 mg·L, 11.

Effect of Shuanghu Qinggan Granule () and Yigan Yiqi Jieyu Granule () plus lamivudine on chronic hepatitis B patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of Shuanghu Qinggan Granule ( , SQG) plus Yigan Yiqi Jieyu Granule (, YYJG) combined with lamivudine (LAM) on chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients.

Methods: The study was a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded and parallel controlled trial. A total of 320 patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups equally: 160 patients (treatment group) were given SQG and YYJG combined with LAM; and 160 patients (control group) were given LAM plus Chinese herb placebo, respectively.

On granular elasticity.

Mesoscopic structures form in dense granular materials due to the self-organisation of the constituent particles. These structures have internal structural degrees of freedom in addition to the translational degree of freedom. The resultant granular elasticity, which exhibits intrinsic variations and inevitable relaxation, is a key quantity that accounts for macroscopic solid- or fluid-like properties and the transitions between them.

Dosimetry for infant exposures to electronic article surveillance system: posture, physical dimension and anatomy.

The use of electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems has become popular in many public sites. As a consequence, concern has risen about infant exposure to magnetic fields (MFs) from this kind of device. To evaluate infant exposure to MFs of an EAS system (operating at 125 kHz and 13.

Dosimetry of infant exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields: variation of 99th percentile induced electric field value by posture and skin-to-skin contact.

Infant exposure to 50 Hz magnetic fields from power lines was numerically analyzed in this study. Dosimetric variability due to posture and skin-to-skin contact was evaluated using human anatomical models including a recently developed model of a 12-months-old infant. As proposed by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, the induced E-field strength (99th percentile value, E99 ) for the central nerve systems (E99_CNS ) and peripheral nerve system (E99_PNS ), were used as metrics.

Low-concentration tailing and subsequent quicklime-enhanced remediation of volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon-contaminated soils by mechanical soil aeration.

Mechanical soil aeration has long been regarded as an effective ex-situ remediation technique and as suitable for remediation of large-scale sites contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at low cost. However, it has been reported that the removal efficiency of VOCs from soil is relatively low in the late stages of remediation, in association with tailing. Tailing may extend the remediation time required; moreover, it typically results in the presence of contaminants residues at levels far exceeding regulations.