Transcription factor-mediated cell conversion has been reported in the central nervous system of both rodents and nonhuman primates.In particular,glia-to-neuron conversion has been achieved in the brain and spinal cor...Transcription factor-mediated cell conversion has been reported in the central nervous system of both rodents and nonhuman primates.In particular,glia-to-neuron conversion has been achieved in the brain and spinal cord of animal models for neural regeneration and repair.However,whether glia-to-neuron conversion can be used for brain repair in humans needs to be explored.To investigate the use of glia-to-neuron conversion technology in the human brain,we established a long-term ex vivo culture system using human brain tissue that was surgically removed from epileptic patients to test glia-to-neuron conversion directly.We found that neural transcription factors NeuroD1 and Ascl1 both converted human glial cells into neurons.Immunostaining and electrophysiological recordings showed that the glia-converted neurons demonstrated immature properties during the initial 7-14 days of conversion,and then acquired more mature neuronal properties after 21-27 days of conversion.These ex vivo conversion studies in human brain tissue pave the way toward future clinical trials using a transcription factor-based glia-to-neuron conversion approach to treat neurological disorders.展开更多
To synergistically recover alumina and alkali from red mud(RM),the structural stability and conversion mechanism of hydroandradite(HA)from hydrogarnet(HG)were investigated via the First-principles,XRF,XRD,PSD and SEM ...To synergistically recover alumina and alkali from red mud(RM),the structural stability and conversion mechanism of hydroandradite(HA)from hydrogarnet(HG)were investigated via the First-principles,XRF,XRD,PSD and SEM methods,and a novel hydrothermal process based on the conversion principle was finally proposed.The crystal structure simulation shows that the HA with varied silicon saturation coefficients is more stable than HG,and the HA with a high iron substitution coefficient is more difficult to be converted from HG.The(110)plane of Fe2O3 is easier to combine with HG to form HA,and the binding energy is 81.93 kJ/mol.The effects of raw material ratio,solution concentration and hydrothermal parameters on the conversion from HG to HA were revealed,and the optimal conditions for the alumina recovery were obtained.The recovery efficiencies of alumina and Na2O from the RM are 63.06%and 97.34%,respectively,and the Na2O content in the treated RM is only 0.13%.展开更多
Artificial synthesis is an environment friendly photocatalytic strategy to converse carbon dioxide(CO2)into useful chemicals.However,water(H2O)splitting,producing(hydrogen)H2 strongly,is always a competitive ...Artificial synthesis is an environment friendly photocatalytic strategy to converse carbon dioxide(CO2)into useful chemicals.However,water(H2O)splitting,producing(hydrogen)H2 strongly,is always a competitive reaction to CO2 conversion.Therefore,proper cocatalysts are generally needed to enhance CO2 conversion but suppress H2 production.In this work,zinc/gallium(Zn/Ga)dual co-catalysts consisting of Zn0 and amorphous ZnGa2O4 species were found to selectively produce carbon monoxide(CO)during the photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide(CO2)using water(H2O)as an electron donor over photocatalysts such as NaTaO3,Ga2O3,and ZnGa2O4,and in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 over Zn0 electrodes.It is considered that there are two effects associated with the Zn/Ga dual co-catalysts:(1)a galvanic cell effect between Zn0 and amorphous ZnGa2O4,and(2)a Z-scheme effect in NaTaO3/Zn0/amorphous ZnGa2O4.The coupling of these two effects favored the active and selective evolution of CO during the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 by H2O.In the case of Ga2O3 photocatalyst,480.8μmol/h of CO was produced with the presence of Zn/Ga dual cocatalysts.Moreover,the Zn/Ga dual cocatalysts universally worked in the electrochemical reduction of CO2.The partial current toward CO2 conversion was increased from 2.6 to 6.6 mA/cm,and the selectivity toward CO was promoted to from 46.4%to 74.2%.展开更多
CO2reduction technology can promote the resource utilization of carbon and help alleviate global warming and energy supply pressure.It is an effective way to achieve energy conversion and utilization.Covalent organ...CO2reduction technology can promote the resource utilization of carbon and help alleviate global warming and energy supply pressure.It is an effective way to achieve energy conversion and utilization.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are porous crystalline materials formed by connecting organic monomers through covalent bonds.They have the characteristics of functional diversity and rich chemical properties.Their advantages,such as high porosity,a wide range of visible light absorption,and excellent charge separation efficiency,give them good potential in CO2capture,separation,and conversion.Currently,Cu is a key metal in the catalytic CO2reduction reaction(CO2RR)for the preparation of high-value-added chemicals.The preparation of highly stable and large-pore Cu-based COFs using COFs as an ideal sacrificial template for loading Cu can be used to develop high-performance electrocatalysts and photocatalysts.In this review,we discuss the latest advancements in this field,including the development of various Cu-based COFs and their applications as catalysts for CO2RR.Here,we mainly introduce the synthesis strategies,some important characterization information,and the applications of electrocatalytic and photocatalytic CO2conversion using these previously reported Cu-based COFs.展开更多
Indium-based materials have emerged as promising alternative catalysts for the selective electroreduction of CO2to formate,yet the optimal catalytic configuration remains elusive.Herein,theoretical calculation reve...Indium-based materials have emerged as promising alternative catalysts for the selective electroreduction of CO2to formate,yet the optimal catalytic configuration remains elusive.Herein,theoretical calculation reveals that metallic indium over oxygen vacancycontaining In2O3support(In/In2O3-VO)possesses the lowest energy barriers(0.99 eV)for CO2reduction to formate.A rational air-annealing strategy applied to In3+-adsorbed resin is developed to synthesize indium oxide catalysts containing oxygen vacancy(R-In2O3).In-situ spectroscopy techniques confirm in-situ electrochemical reconstruction of the In/In2O3configuration and the effective stabilization of the key reaction intermediate(HCOO*).Consequently,the catalyst delivers excellent CO2-to-formate conversion performance,maintaining a current efficiency above 92% over 56 h of galvanostatic electrolysis at-250 mA·cm-2.These insights provide an effective strategy for the rational design of high-performance and durable indium-based electrocatalysts for sustainable formate production.展开更多
The concentration of atmospheric fine particles(PM2.5)has been considerably lowered in Beijing as a result of the implementation of a number of air pollution control initiatives.Nevertheless,the understanding of th...The concentration of atmospheric fine particles(PM2.5)has been considerably lowered in Beijing as a result of the implementation of a number of air pollution control initiatives.Nevertheless,the understanding of the impact of clean air measures on the health risks of PM2.5-bound trace elements is still limited.In this study,the concentrations and chemical fractionation of 14 trace elements in PM2.5 in Beijing after the"coal-to-gas"conversion measure were measured and compared with our previous study in Beijing before the measure.The major elements changed from Fe,Zn,and Pb before the measure to Fe,Ti,and Cu after the measure.The bioavailability of Pb,Zn,Cu,Sr,Ba,and Cr increased by approximately 5%-44%after the measure,while the bioavailability of Cd,Mn,As,Co,V,Fe,Ni,and Ti decreased by approximately 0.5%-31%,which may be mainly attributed to changes in their emission sources.After the measure,the relative contribution of traffic-related emissions to the total concentration of 14 elements increased by 12.1%,and coal combustion decreased by 17.5%.Trafficrelated emissions(92.8%)were the primary causes of carcinogenic risk after the measure,while traffic-related emissions(52.2%)and coal combustion(41.4%)dominated before the measure.This study elucidates changes in concentrations,chemical fractionation,bioavailability,sources,and health risks of PM2.5-bound trace elements in Beijing before and after the“coal-to-gas”conversion measure and suggests that traffic-related emissions should still be the main focus in the future.展开更多
With the rapid growth demand for advanced integrated electronic systems,lightweight flexible electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding films integrated with functional properties,such as excellent mechanical properti...With the rapid growth demand for advanced integrated electronic systems,lightweight flexible electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding films integrated with functional properties,such as excellent mechanical properties and self-healing capability,are a research focus in high-tech functional materials.Herein,a sandwich-structured aramid nanofibers/silver nanoparticles/waterborne polyurethane(ANF/AgNPs/WPU,AAgW)composite film is fabricated using microwave synthesis combined with spin-coating.AAgW composite film exhibits excellent stretchability,exceptional EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)in the frequency range of 6.0-60.0 GHz,and effcient photothermal conversion.AAgW film exhibits outstanding mechanical properties with a fracture strain of 406.4%.Notably,EMI SE of 40 dB is achieved in an ultra-wide frequency range of 6.0-60.0 GHz when the thickness of AAgW composite film is only 26.0μm.After 100 stretching cycles at 35%strain,the average SE in the X-band remains at 19.6 dB.In addition,the AAgW film possesses an active heating ability through photothermal conversion,and its surface saturation temperature can reach 71℃under a one-sun illumination.The integration of the"shielding-heating"function provides a brand-new solution for simultaneously achieving stretchable ultra-wideband EMI shielding and photothermal conversion.This work shows great promise for applications in advanced wearable devices and high-frequency communication terminals.展开更多
Piezocatalysis has garnered unprecedented research enthusiasm for applications in energy and environmental fields,as it can harvest the tiny vibration energy from the natural environment and convert it into electrical...Piezocatalysis has garnered unprecedented research enthusiasm for applications in energy and environmental fields,as it can harvest the tiny vibration energy from the natural environment and convert it into electrical energy to drive catalytic reactions.However,the fundamental principles underlying this strategy remain a subject of controversy.Herein,a leakage current-based mechanism is first proposed and employed to elucidate piezocatalysis.It is demonstrated that the cyclic ultrasonic vibration induces an asymmetric cyclic internal electric field,which drives the directional migration of free electrons(i.e.,leakage current)and thus facilitates the occurrence of piezocatalysis.As an example,Na(AlSi2O6)H2O(NASO)nanobelts are fabricated from perlite powder and utilized for highly efficient and low-cost piezocatalytic extraction of uranium(U[Ⅵ])from seawater and the direct conversion of air to nitrate.The extraction of U(Ⅵ)is ascribed to the formation of UO4·2H2O by combining UO22+ and H2O2,and the extraction efficiency is up to 96.97%.Moreover,nitrate is successfully produced from air,and the yield reaches 3.85 mg g-1 h-1.This work offers new insights into the catalytic process,holds substantial application potential for addressing energy and environmental challenges,and sheds important light on the rational design and optimization of piezocatalysts.展开更多
The autothermic pyrolysis in-situ conversion process for oil shale(ATS)offers the advantages of low development costs and the capability to exploit deep oil shale resources.However,oil shale formations with low oil co...The autothermic pyrolysis in-situ conversion process for oil shale(ATS)offers the advantages of low development costs and the capability to exploit deep oil shale resources.However,oil shale formations with low oil content encounter the challenge of insufficient heat-generating donors in the thermal cracking residue,making it difficult to sustain the autogenous thermal reaction through oxidative exotherm.In this study,we propose a natural gas-assisted autogenous thermal in-situ conversion technology(H-ATS)designed to develop low oil content shale,and we analyze its mechanism through numerical simulation across oil shales with varying oil contents.The results show that introducing 2.0%natural gas into the injected air successfully triggers the autogenous thermal reaction in low-oil-conte nt shale,achieving an energy efficiency of 3.70.For medium oil content shale,a 2.0%natural gas addition,and for high oil content shale,a 4.0%addition,significantly reduces the gas compression energy required,enhancing energy efficiency to 8.11 and 13.04,respectively—representing improvements of 29.47%and 19.19%over the ATS process alone.This study evaluates the applicability of H-ATS technology across various oil shale formations,providing a new approach for the commercialization of in-situ conversion technology.展开更多
Conversion of CO2into carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals remains a central challenge in sustainable chemistry and energy sectors,as conventional catalytic processes are critically limited by the thermodynamic equil...Conversion of CO2into carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals remains a central challenge in sustainable chemistry and energy sectors,as conventional catalytic processes are critically limited by the thermodynamic equilibrium and low overall energy efficiency.Here,a micro-plasma chip for CO2-to-CO conversion is introduced that achieves ultra-high energy efficiency and breaks the thermodynamic equilibrium limitation under ambient conditions.These micro-plasma devices(MPDs)with sub-10-μm discharge gaps self-generate nanosecond pulses directly from a DC bias without external pulsed-power sources and drive discharges through field emission at substantially lower voltages than conventional plasma systems,together yielding an ultra-high energy efficiency.An experimentally validated theoretical framework elucidates the device's working principle and is used for performance improvement.The resulting optimized,scaled-up MPD array constructed for benchmark comparison demonstrates 30%single-pass CO2conversion and 50%overall energy efficiency without any catalyst,which is unprecedented among all previously reported micro-plasma systems.Remarkably,its performance exceeds that of many conventional large-scale plasma systems,while consuming orders of magnitude less power.Integration of localized on-chip reactive species generation by MPDs with catalytic,synthetic,or electrochemical processes could spur the development of new CO2reduction pathways.展开更多
Polyurethane polymer grouting materials with rapid expansion and solidification characteristics have been widely applied for infrastructure repair and reinforcement.An accurate characterization of the chemical reactio...Polyurethane polymer grouting materials with rapid expansion and solidification characteristics have been widely applied for infrastructure repair and reinforcement.An accurate characterization of the chemical reaction process of the slurry is essential for investigating its grouting mechanism.However,the high concentration of isocyanate groups in such polymer systems causes a“flat-top phenomenon”in Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy,rendering it difficult to accurately determine the conversion rate.To address this issue,a real-time method for measuring the reaction conversion rates of slurry components was proposed.The polyol conversion rate was obtained by tracking the integral area changes of the C―O bond peak in the carbamate product relative to the internal standard.The total slurry volume was determined at different time intervals using light detection and ranging(LiDAR)-based point cloud scanning,from which the gas volume was estimated.Combined with the solubility curve of the physical blowing agent and ideal gas law,the conversion rate of the chemical blowing agent was calculated.The isocyanate conversion rate was indirectly inferred based on the measured polyol and chemical blowing agent conversions.This method was applied to a polyurethane grouting material used in an engineering project,and the time-resolved conversion curves of all components throughout the reaction were obtained.The results revealed a three-stage evolution:a slow initial increase,a rapid rise in the middle stage,and a gradual deceleration in the later stage.The foaming reaction proceeded consistently faster than the gelation reaction did.These findings provide a foundation for further research on the diffusion mechanisms of polyurethane polymer slurries.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)materials have rapidly emerged as transformative platforms for energy storage and conversion,owing to their atomic-scale thickness,tunable electronic structures,and versatile chemical functionalitie...Two-dimensional(2D)materials have rapidly emerged as transformative platforms for energy storage and conversion,owing to their atomic-scale thickness,tunable electronic structures,and versatile chemical functionalities.Over the past five years,remarkable advances in material synthesis,interface engineering,and device integration have unlocked new opportunities,yet challenges in stability,scalability,and performance optimization remain.In this roadmap,we provide an updated perspective toward 2030,systematically reviewing eleven representative 2D material classes,which can be broadly grouped into carbon-based materials,inorganic semiconductors,framework materials,and layered nanosheet systems.Their opportunities and challenges in electrochemical energy storage,photocatalysis,and electrocatalysis are highlighted.We believe this roadmap can enrich the development of 2D materials for sustainable energy technologies,and provide useful guidance for both fundamental studies and practical applications in the coming decade.展开更多
Thermo-photocatalytic CO2 conversion to C2 products exhibits high research value and industrial potential.Enhancing the catalyst's adsorption activation for CO2 and H2O,along with multistep proton-coup...Thermo-photocatalytic CO2 conversion to C2 products exhibits high research value and industrial potential.Enhancing the catalyst's adsorption activation for CO2 and H2O,along with multistep proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)and C-C coupling,is crucial for achieving thermo-photocatalytic CO2 reduction conversion to C2 products with H2O as a proton source in a continuous process.In this paper,we explore a novel approach utilizing biochar to obtain catalysts with more defects and combine reducing biochar with MOF Materials(ZIF-67)to get a composite(ZIF-67/PC)with substantial CO2 and H2O adsorption activation capabilities and electron density gradients.Compared to PC and ZIF-67,the ZIF-67/PC exhibited excellent catalytic performance,particularly in obtaining a certain amount of C2 products(yield 5.59μmol g-1h-1,selectivity 55.96%).We also investigated the structure-function relationship of the catalyst and the contributions of thermal and light effects to the catalytic reaction,aiming to guide the establishment of efficient,high-throughput catalytic CO2 conversion technologies.展开更多
The widespread conversion of natural forests to monoculture plantations poses a major threat to soil biodiversity,yet its impacts on the taxonomic and functional dimensions of keystone species remain poorly understood...The widespread conversion of natural forests to monoculture plantations poses a major threat to soil biodiversity,yet its impacts on the taxonomic and functional dimensions of keystone species remain poorly understood.Focusing on ants,social insects highly sensitive to environmental changes,we investigated their diversity responses to forest conversion in a mountain ecosystem.Using natural forests as a baseline,we quantified shifts in ant community structure in adjacent broadleaved and fir plantations.Forest conversion induced severe biotic homogenization,with a single genus(Pheidole)accounting for 62%–68%of total ant abundance.Conversion to fir plantations,in particular,led to pronounced declines in taxonomic diversity,significantly reducing Shannon–Wiener diversity and Pielou evenness,underscoring the disruptive effects of coniferous monocultures on natural species assemblages.Functional diversity declined even more sharply after conversion.Functional dispersion(FDis)and Rao’s quadratic entropy(RaoQ)decreased by 68%–74%in broadleaved plantations and by 61%–69%in fir plantations,with the strongest reductions observed in summer.Notably,taxonomic and functional diversity declines were decoupled in response to forest conversion.In plantations,ant diversity variation was primarily associated with moisture and substrate quality(lignin and cellulose),whereas in natural forests,it was more closely linked to litter inputs(litter quantity).Our findings demonstrate that forest conversion profoundly compromises both the structural composition and functional organization of ant communities,potentially triggering cascading effects on critical ecosystem processes.To mitigate biodiversity loss in mountain forest ecosystems,management practices should avoid replacing natural forests with monoculture plantations and instead maintain habitat conditions that support both taxonomic and functional diversity of ants.展开更多
Two-dimensional nanofluidic membranes have garnered considerable interest due to their potential for cost-effective osmotic energy harvesting.One promising approach to enhancing ion conductivity and selectivity is the...Two-dimensional nanofluidic membranes have garnered considerable interest due to their potential for cost-effective osmotic energy harvesting.One promising approach to enhancing ion conductivity and selectivity is the incorporation of guest additives.However,the traditional host-guest configuration can undermine the structural integrity of nanochannels owing to the inconsistent size and shape of these additives.Drawing inspiration from the intricate design of biological protein channels,which utilize small amino acid molecules as guests,we have addressed this issue by incorporating glycine,a common amino acid,into a vermiculite membrane using a simple vacuum-assisted infiltration method.The resulting vermiculite-glycine membrane demonstrates 1.8 times greater ionic conductivity and twice the power density compared to pure vermiculite membranes.Analysis based on glycine content,coupled with spectroscopic examination,reveals that ion conductivity is linked to the distribution of glycine molecules across three specific sites within the membrane.This suggests that glycine molecules—whether confined in voids,adsorbed onto nanochannel surfaces,or intercalated within multilayered vermiculite nanoparticles—enhance nanofluidic ion transport by modulating surface and space charge density,as well as strengthening hydrogen bonding,electrostatic interactions,and steric effects.This work reveals the specific interactions between amino acids and vermiculite,offering a novel path for advancing nanofluidic composite membranes and highlighting critical considerations for the proposed strategy.展开更多
The massive stockpiling of copper slag(CS)presents severe environmental and resource-waste challenges.Existing strategies for CS valorization typically yield low-value-added products.Herein,we propose an innovative hi...The massive stockpiling of copper slag(CS)presents severe environmental and resource-waste challenges.Existing strategies for CS valorization typically yield low-value-added products.Herein,we propose an innovative hierarchical regulation approach to transform CS into high-performance LiFePO4(LFP)cathode materials.The process involved alkali hydrolysis pretreatment followed by oxidative leaching with HNO3 and H2O2.This step selectively removed 71.6%of Si and 82.2%of Al impurities while enriching valuable metals,such as Zn(83.29%),Pb(57.10%),and Cu(73.60%),in the leachate.Subsequent thermodynamically guided coprecipitation and direct phosphation achieved complete Fe utilization and introduced trace Ti doping(0.28 wt%).The optimized LFP@1 and LFP@2 cathodes demonstrate exceptional electrochemical performance,exhibiting specific capacities of 108.19 and 128.21 mAh g-1 at 1C,respectively,while retaining over 97%capacity retention after 300 cycles.A comprehensive life cycle assessment confirms the environmental superiority of this process.This work successfully establishes a closed-loop strategy for CS upcycling and provides fundamental insights into impurity-phase regulation for valorizing iron-silicate-based wastes.展开更多
Background Conversion therapy offers a critical opportunity to convert potentially resectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)to surgically resectable status;yet,its optimal protocol and efficacy remain unstandardized an...Background Conversion therapy offers a critical opportunity to convert potentially resectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)to surgically resectable status;yet,its optimal protocol and efficacy remain unstandardized and controversial.As a first-line systemic treatment for advanced HCC,immunotherapy combined with targeted therapy has demonstrated robust antitumor activity.Accumulating evidence suggests that radiotherapy can render some unresectable HCC patients amenable to surgical resections.Given these advancements,this study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of cadonilimab(a dual immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4)plus lenvatinib(a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor)combined with stereotactic body radiotherapy(SBRT),with the goal of achieving conversion therapy for potentially resectable HCC and prolonging survival for unresectable HCC.Methods This is a single-arm,single-center exploratory cohort study designed to enroll 27 HCC patients who meet the following eligibility criteria:surgically unresectable China Liver Cancer Staging(CNLC)stage Ia,Ib,or IIIa,or surgically resectable CNLC stage IIb or IIa.Eligible patients will undergo comprehensive tumor evaluation at three key time points:pre-conversion therapy(cadonilimab+lenvatinib+SBRT),after the second treatment cycle,and preoperatively.Postoperatively,patients will be followed up every six weeks for long-term efficacy and safety monitoring.The primary endpoint is the objective response rate(ORR),assessed using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors(RECIST)v1.1 and modified RECIST(mRECIST)criteria;in case of inconsistent results between the two criteria,mRECIST will serve as the primary reference.Secondary endpoints include surgical resection rate,major pathological response(MPR)rate,duration of response(DOR),disease control rate(DCR),progression-free survival(PFS),time to disease progression(TTP),overall survival(OS),and the incidence and severity of treatment-related adverse events(AEs).AEs will be graded in accordance with the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events(NCI CTCAE)version 5.0 and coded using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities(MedDRA),respectively.Discussion This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cadonilimab combined with lenvatinib and SBRT for conversion therapy in patients with potentially resectable HCC.By integrating dual immune checkpoint inhibition,anti-angiogenic targeted therapy,and high-precision local radiotherapy,this regimen leverages synergistic antitumor effects to address the unmet clinical need for optimized conversion strategies in HCC.This exploratory trial will provide critical clinical evidence for this novel triple-combination conversion therapy,enriching treatment options for patients with potentially resectable or technically unresectable HCC.The findings are expected to lay a solid foundation for future large-scale,multi-center randomized controlled trials to further validate the clinical value of this regimen.Trial Registration:Chinese Clinical Trials Registration No.ChiCTR2300068781.展开更多
Poly(heptazine imide)(PHI)nanosheets hold great potential for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution due to their high crystallinity and extendedπ-conjugation,which enhance light absorption and charge transfer.However,con...Poly(heptazine imide)(PHI)nanosheets hold great potential for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution due to their high crystallinity and extendedπ-conjugation,which enhance light absorption and charge transfer.However,conventional molten-salt synthesis only yields bulk PHI that fails to exploit these advantages.Here,we developed a cyanuric acid(CA)-LiCl ionic-cocrystal-mediated topotactic-templated conversion strategy to directly fabricate atomic-layered PHI(Li-PHIS).Structural characterizations reveal that the CA-LiCl cocrystal exhibits topological matching with Li-PHIS,where CA molecules form{00l}-oriented layer frameworks.The resulting Li-PHIS maintains crystallographically equivalent arrangement with heptazine ring constructing the{00l}-orientation.This topotactic-templated conversion strategy efficiently eliminates long-range diffusion,preserving the cocrystal's layered framework.The Li-PHIS features a thickness of 3-4 atomic layers with large specific surface area of 155.0 m2 g-1,which significantly facilitates active site exposure.Concurrently,reduced stacking density expands interlayer spacing,endowing a thermodynamically favorable band structure.Further in combination with the rapid charge migration dynamics provided by high crystallinity and Li+content in framework,Li-PHIS achieves a H2 production rate of 4001μmol h-1g-1with Pt-cocatalyst,surpassing bulk Li-PHI and C3N4 by 3-fold and 40-fold,respectively.This cocrystal-mediated pathway provides a new paradigm for dimensionally controlled carbon nitrides and avoids irreversible structural damage from traditional exfoliation.展开更多
Developing sustainable,low-cost H2S conversion technologies holds significant importance for the coal chemical and petrochemical industries.Herein,twinned Cd0.5Zn0.5S(T-CZS)homojunctions serve as model photoc...Developing sustainable,low-cost H2S conversion technologies holds significant importance for the coal chemical and petrochemical industries.Herein,twinned Cd0.5Zn0.5S(T-CZS)homojunctions serve as model photocatalysts,with a Na2S/NaH2PO2 solution simulating H2S absorption to regulate S2-/HS-transformation pathways for concurrent efficient H2 evolution and desulfurization.Notably,at 3 mol·L-1 NaH2PO2 concentration,the H2 evolution rate(r H2)over T-CZS reaches 233.9 mmol·g-1·h-1—representing a 5.5-fold enhancement versus 0.1 mol·L-1 Na2S alone.Mechanistic studies reveal that the two-step oxidation of H2PO2-delivers four electrons for H+reduction while simultaneously scavenging deleterious S22-species.This dual function mitigates light-absorption competition,enhances interfacial electron density,and accelerates H2-evolution kinetics.Further,Co3(PO4)2/CoS x loading boosts H2 production to 292.1 mmol·g-1·h-1,primarily ascribed to suppressed bulk/interface charge recombination.Crucially,acidification of post-reaction solutions yields pure elemental sulfur(S)as a yellow solid.Practical viability was validated using H2S preparation and absorption system,confirming robust catalyst performance and system efficacy for integrated high-efficiency H2 production and S recovery.The critical role and significant potential of H2PO2-in enhancing H2 evolution in S2-/HS-solutions were emphasized,offering potential strategies for efficient photocatalytic conversion of S2-/HS-.This work establishes a new paradigm for green,economical H2S valorization.展开更多
Photosynthesis is a key physiological process for plant growth and survival.Adverse environmental conditions(e.g.,drought and extreme temperatures)have significantly reduced photosynthetic efficiency.Therefore,enhanci...Photosynthesis is a key physiological process for plant growth and survival.Adverse environmental conditions(e.g.,drought and extreme temperatures)have significantly reduced photosynthetic efficiency.Therefore,enhancing crop photosynthesis is crucial for increasing crop yield and addressing global food security.Artificial light supplementation has become a common method to improve photosynthetic efficiency in modern agriculture.The problems of high energy consumption,uneven light distribution,and light pollution associated with traditional supplementary lighting systems not only increase economic costs but can also lead to imbalanced plant growth and negative impacts on the environment and ecosystem.However,traditional supplementary lighting systems suffer from high energy consumption and light pollution,whereas nanotechnology has emerged as a promising alternative to enhance photosynthetic efficiency,despite the limited commercial nanomaterials and unclear action mechanisms.This review systematically summarizes the key factors affecting plant photosynthesis and outlines the main types of existing photosynthesis promoting nanomaterials as well as their underlying mechanisms.On the basis of their modes of action,these nanomaterials are classified into three major categories.First,nanomaterials that directly interact with plant photosynthetic components,second,supplementary light sources integrated with nanomaterials,and third,nanocomposite agricultural films.We discuss the research progress in the application of these nanomaterials in crop cultivation,aiming to provide theoretical support and a scientific basis for the development of more efficient and environment-friendly nanomaterials for enhancing plant photosynthesis.展开更多
基金supported by the Key Project of Guangzhou City,No.202206060002(to GC)the Guangdong Province Science and Technology Project of China,No.2018B030332001(to GC)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China,No.2020A1515010854(to QW)the Yi-Liang Liu Endowment Fund from Jinan University Education Development Foundation。
摘要Transcription factor-mediated cell conversion has been reported in the central nervous system of both rodents and nonhuman primates.In particular,glia-to-neuron conversion has been achieved in the brain and spinal cord of animal models for neural regeneration and repair.However,whether glia-to-neuron conversion can be used for brain repair in humans needs to be explored.To investigate the use of glia-to-neuron conversion technology in the human brain,we established a long-term ex vivo culture system using human brain tissue that was surgically removed from epileptic patients to test glia-to-neuron conversion directly.We found that neural transcription factors NeuroD1 and Ascl1 both converted human glial cells into neurons.Immunostaining and electrophysiological recordings showed that the glia-converted neurons demonstrated immature properties during the initial 7-14 days of conversion,and then acquired more mature neuronal properties after 21-27 days of conversion.These ex vivo conversion studies in human brain tissue pave the way toward future clinical trials using a transcription factor-based glia-to-neuron conversion approach to treat neurological disorders.
基金the financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC2904405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22078055,51774079)。
摘要To synergistically recover alumina and alkali from red mud(RM),the structural stability and conversion mechanism of hydroandradite(HA)from hydrogarnet(HG)were investigated via the First-principles,XRF,XRD,PSD and SEM methods,and a novel hydrothermal process based on the conversion principle was finally proposed.The crystal structure simulation shows that the HA with varied silicon saturation coefficients is more stable than HG,and the HA with a high iron substitution coefficient is more difficult to be converted from HG.The(110)plane of Fe2O3 is easier to combine with HG to form HA,and the binding energy is 81.93 kJ/mol.The effects of raw material ratio,solution concentration and hydrothermal parameters on the conversion from HG to HA were revealed,and the optimal conditions for the alumina recovery were obtained.The recovery efficiencies of alumina and Na2O from the RM are 63.06%and 97.34%,respectively,and the Na2O content in the treated RM is only 0.13%.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3710800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22376207)+1 种基金the Research Fund of High-Level Training Talents of“333”Project in Jiangsu provinceFunding for school-level research projects of Yancheng Institute of Technology(Nos.xjr2024008 and xjr2023055).
摘要Artificial synthesis is an environment friendly photocatalytic strategy to converse carbon dioxide(CO2)into useful chemicals.However,water(H2O)splitting,producing(hydrogen)H2 strongly,is always a competitive reaction to CO2 conversion.Therefore,proper cocatalysts are generally needed to enhance CO2 conversion but suppress H2 production.In this work,zinc/gallium(Zn/Ga)dual co-catalysts consisting of Zn0 and amorphous ZnGa2O4 species were found to selectively produce carbon monoxide(CO)during the photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide(CO2)using water(H2O)as an electron donor over photocatalysts such as NaTaO3,Ga2O3,and ZnGa2O4,and in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 over Zn0 electrodes.It is considered that there are two effects associated with the Zn/Ga dual co-catalysts:(1)a galvanic cell effect between Zn0 and amorphous ZnGa2O4,and(2)a Z-scheme effect in NaTaO3/Zn0/amorphous ZnGa2O4.The coupling of these two effects favored the active and selective evolution of CO during the photocatalytic conversion of CO2 by H2O.In the case of Ga2O3 photocatalyst,480.8μmol/h of CO was produced with the presence of Zn/Ga dual cocatalysts.Moreover,the Zn/Ga dual cocatalysts universally worked in the electrochemical reduction of CO2.The partial current toward CO2 conversion was increased from 2.6 to 6.6 mA/cm,and the selectivity toward CO was promoted to from 46.4%to 74.2%.
摘要CO2reduction technology can promote the resource utilization of carbon and help alleviate global warming and energy supply pressure.It is an effective way to achieve energy conversion and utilization.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are porous crystalline materials formed by connecting organic monomers through covalent bonds.They have the characteristics of functional diversity and rich chemical properties.Their advantages,such as high porosity,a wide range of visible light absorption,and excellent charge separation efficiency,give them good potential in CO2capture,separation,and conversion.Currently,Cu is a key metal in the catalytic CO2reduction reaction(CO2RR)for the preparation of high-value-added chemicals.The preparation of highly stable and large-pore Cu-based COFs using COFs as an ideal sacrificial template for loading Cu can be used to develop high-performance electrocatalysts and photocatalysts.In this review,we discuss the latest advancements in this field,including the development of various Cu-based COFs and their applications as catalysts for CO2RR.Here,we mainly introduce the synthesis strategies,some important characterization information,and the applications of electrocatalytic and photocatalytic CO2conversion using these previously reported Cu-based COFs.
基金funding support from the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFA1508001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22272120 and U2202251)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042025gf0001)。
摘要Indium-based materials have emerged as promising alternative catalysts for the selective electroreduction of CO2to formate,yet the optimal catalytic configuration remains elusive.Herein,theoretical calculation reveals that metallic indium over oxygen vacancycontaining In2O3support(In/In2O3-VO)possesses the lowest energy barriers(0.99 eV)for CO2reduction to formate.A rational air-annealing strategy applied to In3+-adsorbed resin is developed to synthesize indium oxide catalysts containing oxygen vacancy(R-In2O3).In-situ spectroscopy techniques confirm in-situ electrochemical reconstruction of the In/In2O3configuration and the effective stabilization of the key reaction intermediate(HCOO*).Consequently,the catalyst delivers excellent CO2-to-formate conversion performance,maintaining a current efficiency above 92% over 56 h of galvanostatic electrolysis at-250 mA·cm-2.These insights provide an effective strategy for the rational design of high-performance and durable indium-based electrocatalysts for sustainable formate production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42525301)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences from the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.ZDBS-LY-DQC001)+2 种基金the New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZEthe Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZC20232628)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-JC-QN-0319)。
摘要The concentration of atmospheric fine particles(PM2.5)has been considerably lowered in Beijing as a result of the implementation of a number of air pollution control initiatives.Nevertheless,the understanding of the impact of clean air measures on the health risks of PM2.5-bound trace elements is still limited.In this study,the concentrations and chemical fractionation of 14 trace elements in PM2.5 in Beijing after the"coal-to-gas"conversion measure were measured and compared with our previous study in Beijing before the measure.The major elements changed from Fe,Zn,and Pb before the measure to Fe,Ti,and Cu after the measure.The bioavailability of Pb,Zn,Cu,Sr,Ba,and Cr increased by approximately 5%-44%after the measure,while the bioavailability of Cd,Mn,As,Co,V,Fe,Ni,and Ti decreased by approximately 0.5%-31%,which may be mainly attributed to changes in their emission sources.After the measure,the relative contribution of traffic-related emissions to the total concentration of 14 elements increased by 12.1%,and coal combustion decreased by 17.5%.Trafficrelated emissions(92.8%)were the primary causes of carcinogenic risk after the measure,while traffic-related emissions(52.2%)and coal combustion(41.4%)dominated before the measure.This study elucidates changes in concentrations,chemical fractionation,bioavailability,sources,and health risks of PM2.5-bound trace elements in Beijing before and after the“coal-to-gas”conversion measure and suggests that traffic-related emissions should still be the main focus in the future.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52525207)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Grant No.E2025203227)the Major Scientific and Technological Program of Hebei Province(Grant No.242G4402Z)。
摘要With the rapid growth demand for advanced integrated electronic systems,lightweight flexible electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding films integrated with functional properties,such as excellent mechanical properties and self-healing capability,are a research focus in high-tech functional materials.Herein,a sandwich-structured aramid nanofibers/silver nanoparticles/waterborne polyurethane(ANF/AgNPs/WPU,AAgW)composite film is fabricated using microwave synthesis combined with spin-coating.AAgW composite film exhibits excellent stretchability,exceptional EMI shielding effectiveness(SE)in the frequency range of 6.0-60.0 GHz,and effcient photothermal conversion.AAgW film exhibits outstanding mechanical properties with a fracture strain of 406.4%.Notably,EMI SE of 40 dB is achieved in an ultra-wide frequency range of 6.0-60.0 GHz when the thickness of AAgW composite film is only 26.0μm.After 100 stretching cycles at 35%strain,the average SE in the X-band remains at 19.6 dB.In addition,the AAgW film possesses an active heating ability through photothermal conversion,and its surface saturation temperature can reach 71℃under a one-sun illumination.The integration of the"shielding-heating"function provides a brand-new solution for simultaneously achieving stretchable ultra-wideband EMI shielding and photothermal conversion.This work shows great promise for applications in advanced wearable devices and high-frequency communication terminals.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22576066,22476047,22376060,and U2267222)。
摘要Piezocatalysis has garnered unprecedented research enthusiasm for applications in energy and environmental fields,as it can harvest the tiny vibration energy from the natural environment and convert it into electrical energy to drive catalytic reactions.However,the fundamental principles underlying this strategy remain a subject of controversy.Herein,a leakage current-based mechanism is first proposed and employed to elucidate piezocatalysis.It is demonstrated that the cyclic ultrasonic vibration induces an asymmetric cyclic internal electric field,which drives the directional migration of free electrons(i.e.,leakage current)and thus facilitates the occurrence of piezocatalysis.As an example,Na(AlSi2O6)H2O(NASO)nanobelts are fabricated from perlite powder and utilized for highly efficient and low-cost piezocatalytic extraction of uranium(U[Ⅵ])from seawater and the direct conversion of air to nitrate.The extraction of U(Ⅵ)is ascribed to the formation of UO4·2H2O by combining UO22+ and H2O2,and the extraction efficiency is up to 96.97%.Moreover,nitrate is successfully produced from air,and the yield reaches 3.85 mg g-1 h-1.This work offers new insights into the catalytic process,holds substantial application potential for addressing energy and environmental challenges,and sheds important light on the rational design and optimization of piezocatalysts.
基金supported by the Key R&D Projects of Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Department(Grant No.20230203121SF)the Open Fund Project of State Energy Shale Oil Research and Development Center(Grant No.33550000-24-ZC0613-0055)。
摘要The autothermic pyrolysis in-situ conversion process for oil shale(ATS)offers the advantages of low development costs and the capability to exploit deep oil shale resources.However,oil shale formations with low oil content encounter the challenge of insufficient heat-generating donors in the thermal cracking residue,making it difficult to sustain the autogenous thermal reaction through oxidative exotherm.In this study,we propose a natural gas-assisted autogenous thermal in-situ conversion technology(H-ATS)designed to develop low oil content shale,and we analyze its mechanism through numerical simulation across oil shales with varying oil contents.The results show that introducing 2.0%natural gas into the injected air successfully triggers the autogenous thermal reaction in low-oil-conte nt shale,achieving an energy efficiency of 3.70.For medium oil content shale,a 2.0%natural gas addition,and for high oil content shale,a 4.0%addition,significantly reduces the gas compression energy required,enhancing energy efficiency to 8.11 and 13.04,respectively—representing improvements of 29.47%and 19.19%over the ATS process alone.This study evaluates the applicability of H-ATS technology across various oil shale formations,providing a new approach for the commercialization of in-situ conversion technology.
基金NCCR Catalysis,a National Centre of Competence in Research,Grant/Award Number:565280European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie,Grant/Award Number:945363+2 种基金Swiss Federal Office of Energy,Grant/Award Numbers:810007679-SI,502100-01Chips Joint Undertaking(ALL2GaN),Grant/Award Number:101111890co-funding in Switzerland from Innosuisse and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education,Research and Innovation。
摘要Conversion of CO2into carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals remains a central challenge in sustainable chemistry and energy sectors,as conventional catalytic processes are critically limited by the thermodynamic equilibrium and low overall energy efficiency.Here,a micro-plasma chip for CO2-to-CO conversion is introduced that achieves ultra-high energy efficiency and breaks the thermodynamic equilibrium limitation under ambient conditions.These micro-plasma devices(MPDs)with sub-10-μm discharge gaps self-generate nanosecond pulses directly from a DC bias without external pulsed-power sources and drive discharges through field emission at substantially lower voltages than conventional plasma systems,together yielding an ultra-high energy efficiency.An experimentally validated theoretical framework elucidates the device's working principle and is used for performance improvement.The resulting optimized,scaled-up MPD array constructed for benchmark comparison demonstrates 30%single-pass CO2conversion and 50%overall energy efficiency without any catalyst,which is unprecedented among all previously reported micro-plasma systems.Remarkably,its performance exceeds that of many conventional large-scale plasma systems,while consuming orders of magnitude less power.Integration of localized on-chip reactive species generation by MPDs with catalytic,synthetic,or electrochemical processes could spur the development of new CO2reduction pathways.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52178401)Science and Technology Innovation Team Support Program for Henan Universities(No.23IRTSTHN014)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province of China(No.252300421251)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52578540 and 52478477)the Cross-disciplinary Innovation Research Group Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.252300421827)。
摘要Polyurethane polymer grouting materials with rapid expansion and solidification characteristics have been widely applied for infrastructure repair and reinforcement.An accurate characterization of the chemical reaction process of the slurry is essential for investigating its grouting mechanism.However,the high concentration of isocyanate groups in such polymer systems causes a“flat-top phenomenon”in Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy,rendering it difficult to accurately determine the conversion rate.To address this issue,a real-time method for measuring the reaction conversion rates of slurry components was proposed.The polyol conversion rate was obtained by tracking the integral area changes of the C―O bond peak in the carbamate product relative to the internal standard.The total slurry volume was determined at different time intervals using light detection and ranging(LiDAR)-based point cloud scanning,from which the gas volume was estimated.Combined with the solubility curve of the physical blowing agent and ideal gas law,the conversion rate of the chemical blowing agent was calculated.The isocyanate conversion rate was indirectly inferred based on the measured polyol and chemical blowing agent conversions.This method was applied to a polyurethane grouting material used in an engineering project,and the time-resolved conversion curves of all components throughout the reaction were obtained.The results revealed a three-stage evolution:a slow initial increase,a rapid rise in the middle stage,and a gradual deceleration in the later stage.The foaming reaction proceeded consistently faster than the gelation reaction did.These findings provide a foundation for further research on the diffusion mechanisms of polyurethane polymer slurries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272287,22268003,22102095,52204320,U20A20246 and 12275199,U22A20418,22075196,21972110,52202208,52504346)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2023YFA1507903,2022YFB3803600,2022YFB4002501)+15 种基金Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(Nos.202305AF150116,202405AF140007)SINOPEC(Beijing)Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.(No.223239)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.CCNU22JC017)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2021M692535)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2022JQ-095)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515010976)Shenzhen Natural Science Foundation in Basic Research Fund(No.20250530111628004)the Basic Research Project Foundation of Xi’an Jiaotong University(No.xzy012024012)the Youth Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment(No.EIPE2131)the Russian Science Foundation(No.22-13-00035),the Russian Science Foundation(No.24-1920060)the Ministry of Science and Higher Education within the framework of a State Assignment of the Ioffe Institute,Russian Academy of Sciences(No.FFUG-2024-0036)St.Petersburg Science Foundation(No.24-19-20060)the Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(No.2022-050)Hunan Province Furong Plan Young Talents in Science and Technology Innovation(No.2025RC3013)National Science Centre,Poland(NCN),based on the decision number UMO-2021/43/D/ST5/00824the research project within the program,Excellence Initiative–Research University”for the AGH University of Krakow。
摘要Two-dimensional(2D)materials have rapidly emerged as transformative platforms for energy storage and conversion,owing to their atomic-scale thickness,tunable electronic structures,and versatile chemical functionalities.Over the past five years,remarkable advances in material synthesis,interface engineering,and device integration have unlocked new opportunities,yet challenges in stability,scalability,and performance optimization remain.In this roadmap,we provide an updated perspective toward 2030,systematically reviewing eleven representative 2D material classes,which can be broadly grouped into carbon-based materials,inorganic semiconductors,framework materials,and layered nanosheet systems.Their opportunities and challenges in electrochemical energy storage,photocatalysis,and electrocatalysis are highlighted.We believe this roadmap can enrich the development of 2D materials for sustainable energy technologies,and provide useful guidance for both fundamental studies and practical applications in the coming decade.
基金the financial support of the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(No.2023H0046)the XMIREM Autonomously Deployment Project(Nos.2023CX10,2023GG01)+3 种基金the Science and Technology Service Network Initiative from Chinese Academy of Science(No.STS2024T3071)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22275185,21925404)the Major Research Project of Xiamen(No.3502Z20191015)the Fujian Science&Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China(Nos.2021ZR132,2021ZZ115)。
摘要Thermo-photocatalytic CO2 conversion to C2 products exhibits high research value and industrial potential.Enhancing the catalyst's adsorption activation for CO2 and H2O,along with multistep proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)and C-C coupling,is crucial for achieving thermo-photocatalytic CO2 reduction conversion to C2 products with H2O as a proton source in a continuous process.In this paper,we explore a novel approach utilizing biochar to obtain catalysts with more defects and combine reducing biochar with MOF Materials(ZIF-67)to get a composite(ZIF-67/PC)with substantial CO2 and H2O adsorption activation capabilities and electron density gradients.Compared to PC and ZIF-67,the ZIF-67/PC exhibited excellent catalytic performance,particularly in obtaining a certain amount of C2 products(yield 5.59μmol g-1h-1,selectivity 55.96%).We also investigated the structure-function relationship of the catalyst and the contributions of thermal and light effects to the catalytic reaction,aiming to guide the establishment of efficient,high-throughput catalytic CO2 conversion technologies.
基金financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32471713)。
摘要The widespread conversion of natural forests to monoculture plantations poses a major threat to soil biodiversity,yet its impacts on the taxonomic and functional dimensions of keystone species remain poorly understood.Focusing on ants,social insects highly sensitive to environmental changes,we investigated their diversity responses to forest conversion in a mountain ecosystem.Using natural forests as a baseline,we quantified shifts in ant community structure in adjacent broadleaved and fir plantations.Forest conversion induced severe biotic homogenization,with a single genus(Pheidole)accounting for 62%–68%of total ant abundance.Conversion to fir plantations,in particular,led to pronounced declines in taxonomic diversity,significantly reducing Shannon–Wiener diversity and Pielou evenness,underscoring the disruptive effects of coniferous monocultures on natural species assemblages.Functional diversity declined even more sharply after conversion.Functional dispersion(FDis)and Rao’s quadratic entropy(RaoQ)decreased by 68%–74%in broadleaved plantations and by 61%–69%in fir plantations,with the strongest reductions observed in summer.Notably,taxonomic and functional diversity declines were decoupled in response to forest conversion.In plantations,ant diversity variation was primarily associated with moisture and substrate quality(lignin and cellulose),whereas in natural forests,it was more closely linked to litter inputs(litter quantity).Our findings demonstrate that forest conversion profoundly compromises both the structural composition and functional organization of ant communities,potentially triggering cascading effects on critical ecosystem processes.To mitigate biodiversity loss in mountain forest ecosystems,management practices should avoid replacing natural forests with monoculture plantations and instead maintain habitat conditions that support both taxonomic and functional diversity of ants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22479097)the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee(Grant Nos.23ZR1433000)the National High-Level Talent Program for Young Scholars,the Start-up Fund(F.S.)from Shanghai Jiao Tong University,China.We also acknowledge the SJTU Instrument Analysis Centre for the measurements.
摘要Two-dimensional nanofluidic membranes have garnered considerable interest due to their potential for cost-effective osmotic energy harvesting.One promising approach to enhancing ion conductivity and selectivity is the incorporation of guest additives.However,the traditional host-guest configuration can undermine the structural integrity of nanochannels owing to the inconsistent size and shape of these additives.Drawing inspiration from the intricate design of biological protein channels,which utilize small amino acid molecules as guests,we have addressed this issue by incorporating glycine,a common amino acid,into a vermiculite membrane using a simple vacuum-assisted infiltration method.The resulting vermiculite-glycine membrane demonstrates 1.8 times greater ionic conductivity and twice the power density compared to pure vermiculite membranes.Analysis based on glycine content,coupled with spectroscopic examination,reveals that ion conductivity is linked to the distribution of glycine molecules across three specific sites within the membrane.This suggests that glycine molecules—whether confined in voids,adsorbed onto nanochannel surfaces,or intercalated within multilayered vermiculite nanoparticles—enhance nanofluidic ion transport by modulating surface and space charge density,as well as strengthening hydrogen bonding,electrostatic interactions,and steric effects.This work reveals the specific interactions between amino acids and vermiculite,offering a novel path for advancing nanofluidic composite membranes and highlighting critical considerations for the proposed strategy.
基金supported by the project of the Yunnan Province Basic Research Program(Grant No.202501AW070007)Yunnan Precious Metals Laboratory Technology Plan Project(Grant No.YPML‐20240502049)+1 种基金the High‐level Talent Introduction Scientific Research Start Project of KUST(Grant No.20190015)Kunming University of Science and Technology Analysis Test Fund(Grant Nos.2023P20221102021 and 2024T20180052).
摘要The massive stockpiling of copper slag(CS)presents severe environmental and resource-waste challenges.Existing strategies for CS valorization typically yield low-value-added products.Herein,we propose an innovative hierarchical regulation approach to transform CS into high-performance LiFePO4(LFP)cathode materials.The process involved alkali hydrolysis pretreatment followed by oxidative leaching with HNO3 and H2O2.This step selectively removed 71.6%of Si and 82.2%of Al impurities while enriching valuable metals,such as Zn(83.29%),Pb(57.10%),and Cu(73.60%),in the leachate.Subsequent thermodynamically guided coprecipitation and direct phosphation achieved complete Fe utilization and introduced trace Ti doping(0.28 wt%).The optimized LFP@1 and LFP@2 cathodes demonstrate exceptional electrochemical performance,exhibiting specific capacities of 108.19 and 128.21 mAh g-1 at 1C,respectively,while retaining over 97%capacity retention after 300 cycles.A comprehensive life cycle assessment confirms the environmental superiority of this process.This work successfully establishes a closed-loop strategy for CS upcycling and provides fundamental insights into impurity-phase regulation for valorizing iron-silicate-based wastes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82172977,U21A20376)the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(No.2022BCA021)the Joint Research Project of Union Hospital and Jingshan Hospital(No.2023-XHJS-009)。
摘要Background Conversion therapy offers a critical opportunity to convert potentially resectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)to surgically resectable status;yet,its optimal protocol and efficacy remain unstandardized and controversial.As a first-line systemic treatment for advanced HCC,immunotherapy combined with targeted therapy has demonstrated robust antitumor activity.Accumulating evidence suggests that radiotherapy can render some unresectable HCC patients amenable to surgical resections.Given these advancements,this study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of cadonilimab(a dual immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4)plus lenvatinib(a multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor)combined with stereotactic body radiotherapy(SBRT),with the goal of achieving conversion therapy for potentially resectable HCC and prolonging survival for unresectable HCC.Methods This is a single-arm,single-center exploratory cohort study designed to enroll 27 HCC patients who meet the following eligibility criteria:surgically unresectable China Liver Cancer Staging(CNLC)stage Ia,Ib,or IIIa,or surgically resectable CNLC stage IIb or IIa.Eligible patients will undergo comprehensive tumor evaluation at three key time points:pre-conversion therapy(cadonilimab+lenvatinib+SBRT),after the second treatment cycle,and preoperatively.Postoperatively,patients will be followed up every six weeks for long-term efficacy and safety monitoring.The primary endpoint is the objective response rate(ORR),assessed using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors(RECIST)v1.1 and modified RECIST(mRECIST)criteria;in case of inconsistent results between the two criteria,mRECIST will serve as the primary reference.Secondary endpoints include surgical resection rate,major pathological response(MPR)rate,duration of response(DOR),disease control rate(DCR),progression-free survival(PFS),time to disease progression(TTP),overall survival(OS),and the incidence and severity of treatment-related adverse events(AEs).AEs will be graded in accordance with the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events(NCI CTCAE)version 5.0 and coded using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities(MedDRA),respectively.Discussion This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cadonilimab combined with lenvatinib and SBRT for conversion therapy in patients with potentially resectable HCC.By integrating dual immune checkpoint inhibition,anti-angiogenic targeted therapy,and high-precision local radiotherapy,this regimen leverages synergistic antitumor effects to address the unmet clinical need for optimized conversion strategies in HCC.This exploratory trial will provide critical clinical evidence for this novel triple-combination conversion therapy,enriching treatment options for patients with potentially resectable or technically unresectable HCC.The findings are expected to lay a solid foundation for future large-scale,multi-center randomized controlled trials to further validate the clinical value of this regimen.Trial Registration:Chinese Clinical Trials Registration No.ChiCTR2300068781.
基金supported by the financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFB3815301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52125202,92463311,52372201,U24A2065,52502268)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20243016)。
摘要Poly(heptazine imide)(PHI)nanosheets hold great potential for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution due to their high crystallinity and extendedπ-conjugation,which enhance light absorption and charge transfer.However,conventional molten-salt synthesis only yields bulk PHI that fails to exploit these advantages.Here,we developed a cyanuric acid(CA)-LiCl ionic-cocrystal-mediated topotactic-templated conversion strategy to directly fabricate atomic-layered PHI(Li-PHIS).Structural characterizations reveal that the CA-LiCl cocrystal exhibits topological matching with Li-PHIS,where CA molecules form{00l}-oriented layer frameworks.The resulting Li-PHIS maintains crystallographically equivalent arrangement with heptazine ring constructing the{00l}-orientation.This topotactic-templated conversion strategy efficiently eliminates long-range diffusion,preserving the cocrystal's layered framework.The Li-PHIS features a thickness of 3-4 atomic layers with large specific surface area of 155.0 m2 g-1,which significantly facilitates active site exposure.Concurrently,reduced stacking density expands interlayer spacing,endowing a thermodynamically favorable band structure.Further in combination with the rapid charge migration dynamics provided by high crystallinity and Li+content in framework,Li-PHIS achieves a H2 production rate of 4001μmol h-1g-1with Pt-cocatalyst,surpassing bulk Li-PHI and C3N4 by 3-fold and 40-fold,respectively.This cocrystal-mediated pathway provides a new paradigm for dimensionally controlled carbon nitrides and avoids irreversible structural damage from traditional exfoliation.
摘要Developing sustainable,low-cost H2S conversion technologies holds significant importance for the coal chemical and petrochemical industries.Herein,twinned Cd0.5Zn0.5S(T-CZS)homojunctions serve as model photocatalysts,with a Na2S/NaH2PO2 solution simulating H2S absorption to regulate S2-/HS-transformation pathways for concurrent efficient H2 evolution and desulfurization.Notably,at 3 mol·L-1 NaH2PO2 concentration,the H2 evolution rate(r H2)over T-CZS reaches 233.9 mmol·g-1·h-1—representing a 5.5-fold enhancement versus 0.1 mol·L-1 Na2S alone.Mechanistic studies reveal that the two-step oxidation of H2PO2-delivers four electrons for H+reduction while simultaneously scavenging deleterious S22-species.This dual function mitigates light-absorption competition,enhances interfacial electron density,and accelerates H2-evolution kinetics.Further,Co3(PO4)2/CoS x loading boosts H2 production to 292.1 mmol·g-1·h-1,primarily ascribed to suppressed bulk/interface charge recombination.Crucially,acidification of post-reaction solutions yields pure elemental sulfur(S)as a yellow solid.Practical viability was validated using H2S preparation and absorption system,confirming robust catalyst performance and system efficacy for integrated high-efficiency H2 production and S recovery.The critical role and significant potential of H2PO2-in enhancing H2 evolution in S2-/HS-solutions were emphasized,offering potential strategies for efficient photocatalytic conversion of S2-/HS-.This work establishes a new paradigm for green,economical H2S valorization.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U25A20683 and 32372584)Scientific and Technological Innovation Platform Research Project of Guizhou Province(CXPTXM[2025]022).
摘要Photosynthesis is a key physiological process for plant growth and survival.Adverse environmental conditions(e.g.,drought and extreme temperatures)have significantly reduced photosynthetic efficiency.Therefore,enhancing crop photosynthesis is crucial for increasing crop yield and addressing global food security.Artificial light supplementation has become a common method to improve photosynthetic efficiency in modern agriculture.The problems of high energy consumption,uneven light distribution,and light pollution associated with traditional supplementary lighting systems not only increase economic costs but can also lead to imbalanced plant growth and negative impacts on the environment and ecosystem.However,traditional supplementary lighting systems suffer from high energy consumption and light pollution,whereas nanotechnology has emerged as a promising alternative to enhance photosynthetic efficiency,despite the limited commercial nanomaterials and unclear action mechanisms.This review systematically summarizes the key factors affecting plant photosynthesis and outlines the main types of existing photosynthesis promoting nanomaterials as well as their underlying mechanisms.On the basis of their modes of action,these nanomaterials are classified into three major categories.First,nanomaterials that directly interact with plant photosynthetic components,second,supplementary light sources integrated with nanomaterials,and third,nanocomposite agricultural films.We discuss the research progress in the application of these nanomaterials in crop cultivation,aiming to provide theoretical support and a scientific basis for the development of more efficient and environment-friendly nanomaterials for enhancing plant photosynthesis.