The Influence of Carbon Nitride Nanosheets Doping on the Crystalline Formation of MIL‐88B(Fe) and the Photocatalytic Activities

In this research, bulk graphitic carbon nitride (g‐C₃N₄) is exfoliated and transferred to the carbon nitride nanosheets (CNNSs), which are then coupled with MIL‐88B(Fe) to form the hybrid. From the results of the powder X‐ray diffraction, scanning electronic microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis, it is found that the doping of CNNSs on the surface of MIL‐88(Fe) could maintain the basic structure of MIL‐88B(Fe), and the smaller dimension of CNNSs might influence the crystallization process of metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) compared to bulk g‐C₃N₄. Besides, the effects of the CNNSs incorporation on photocatalysis are also investigated. Through the photoluminescence spectra, electrochemical measurements, and photocatalytic experiments, the hybrid containing 6% CNNSs is certified to possess the highest catalytic activity to degrade methylene blue and reduce Cr(VI) under visible light. The improvement of the photocatalytic performance can be attributed to the matched energy level which favors the formation of the heterojunctions. Besides, it promotes the charge migration such that the contact between MOFs and CNNSs is more intimate, which can be inferred from the electronic microscopy images. Finally, a possible photocatalytic mechanism is put forward by the relative calculation and the employment of the scavengers to trap the active species.     

UV Photodetectors Based on BiOCl Nanosheet Arrays: The Effects of Morphologies and Electrode Configurations

A facile chemical bath method is adopted to grow bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) nanosheet arrays on a piece of Cu foil (denoted as BiOCl‐Cu) and isolated BiOCl nanosheets are collected by ultrasonication. A self‐supporting BiOCl film is obtained by the removal of Cu foil. Photodetectors (PDs) based on these BiOCl materials are assembled and the effects of morphologies and electrode configurations on the photoelectric performance of these PDs are examined. The BiOCl nanosheet PD achieves high responsivities in the spectral range from 250 to 350 nm, while it presents quite a small photocurrent and slow response speed. The BiOCl film PD yields low photocurrents and near‐unity on–off ratios, demonstrating poor photoelectric performance. The photocurrent of the BiOCl‐Cu PD with both electrodes on the BiOCl film is much higher than those of these above‐mentioned PDs, and the response times are fast. Meanwhile, the BiOCl‐Cu PD with separate electrodes on the BiOCl film and Cu foil achieves even higher photocurrents and presents a self‐powering characteristic, depicting the improved photodetecting performances induced by the specific morphology and distinct electrode configuration. These results would promote the applications of BiOCl nanostructures in the photoelectric devices.     

DOC‐LS,a new liposome for dermal delivery,and its endocytosis by HaCaT and CCC‐ESF‐1 cells

The main objective of this work was to investigate the uptake channels of skin cells through which coumarin 6, transported by deoxycholate‐mediated liposomes (DOC‐LS), was internalised; this was also compared against the action of conventional LS. Coumarin 6‐loaded DOC‐LS and LS were characterised for size distribution, zeta potential, and shape, and analysed in vitro in human epidermal immortal keratinocyte (HaCaT) (epidermal) and human embryonic skin fibroblast (CCC‐ESF‐1) (dermal) cell lines. Various endocytosis inhibitors were incubated with cells treated with the nanocarriers. Flow cytometry results indicated that HaCaT and CCC‐ESF‐1 cells internalise the tested preparations through pinocytotic vesicles, macropinocytosis, clathrin‐mediated endocytic pathways, and via lysosomes, which consume a considerable amount of energy. The endocytosis pathways of DOC‐LS and LS showed no difference. This study provides a basis for the application of LS being combined with a microneedle system for efficient intracellular drug delivery, targeting cutaneous histocyte disorders.Inspec keywords: drugs, nanoparticles, lipid bilayers, nanomedicine, biomedical materials, electrokinetic effects, biomembrane transport, drug delivery systems, skin, organic compoundsOther keywords: dermal delivery, CCC‐ESF‐1 cells, skin cells, deoxycholate‐mediated liposomes, coumarin 6‐loaded DOC‐LS, endocytosis inhibitors, clathrin‐mediated endocytic pathways, endocytosis pathways, HaCaT cell lines, size distribution, zeta potential, nanocarriers, flow cytometry, pinocytotic vesicles, macropinocytosis, microneedle system, efficient intracellular drug delivery, targeting cutaneous histocyte disorders     

Highly uniform ultrasound-sensitive nanospheres produced by a pH-induced micelle-to-vesicle transition for tumor-targeted drug delivery

Although gas-filled microbubbles with high echogenicity are widely applied inclinical ultrasonography, the micron scale particle size impedes their use in the treatment of solid tumors,which are accessible to objects less than several hundred nanometers. We herein propose an unusual approach involving apH-induced core–shell micelle-to-vesicle transition to prepare ultrasound-sensitive polymeric nanospheres (polymersomes in structure) possessing multiple features, including nanosize, monodispersity, and incorporation of a phase-transitional imaging agent into the aqueous lumen. These features are not achievable via the conventional double-emulsion method for polymersome preparation. The nanospheres were constructed based on a novel triblock copolymer with dual pH sensitivity. The liquid-to-gas phase transition of the imaging agent induced by external low-frequency ultrasound may destroy the nanospheres for a rapid drug release, with simultaneous tissue-penetrating drug delivery inside a tumor. These effects may provide new opportunities for the development of an effective cancer therapy with few adverse effects.

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基于FPGA的相控超声发射系统设计与实现

设计了一种以FPGA为核心的相控超声发射系统,对该系统工作原理及相控聚焦方法进行了研究;设计了一种二维相控阵列,并进行了阵列定点聚焦延时仿真;最后运用该系统实现了对相控阵列的高精度聚焦延时控制,并经过DA转换、电压及功率放大,产生了幅值及波形可控的激励信号,测试了该系统对实际目标的定位精度;实验结果显示对实际目标定位偏差在3%左右,该超声相控发射系统可实现相控聚焦发射,延时控制精度高,可靠性好。     

一种基于降维密度聚类的船舶异常轨迹识别方法

目的 有效分析和探索海洋船舶时空轨迹行为模式,提高船舶轨迹聚类的效率与质量,更好地检测真实船舶的异常行为。方法 针对当前船舶轨迹数据研究中存在的对多维特征信息利用不足、检测效率不高、检测精度较差等问题,提出一种精确度高、能自主识别分析多维特征的船舶异常轨迹识别方法。首先利用随机森林分类器评估多维特征重要性,构建轨迹特征的最优组合;然后提出一种降维密度聚类方法,将T–分布随机邻域嵌入(T–SNE)和自适应密度聚类(DBSCAN)模型结合,通过构建特征选择层和无监督聚类层实现对数据元素非线性关系的高效提取以及对聚类参数的智能选择;最后根据聚类结果构建类簇特征向量,计算距离阈值判别轨迹相似度,实现轨迹异常检测模型的构建。结果 以UCI数据集为例,降维密度聚类方法对4、13、30、64维特征数据集的F1分数能达到0.9 048、0.9 534、0.8 218、0.6 627,多个聚类指标均优于DBSCAN、K–Means等常见聚类算法的。结论 研究结果表明,降维密度聚类方法能有效提取数据多维特征结构,实现聚类参数自适应,弥补密度聚类中参数难以确定的问题,有效实现对多种类型船舶轨迹异常的识别。     

茶末/CMC-Na/AL-Na复合膜制备及性能测定

目的 为改善传统保鲜膜带来的环境污染问题,开发出具有较好力学性能和抗菌性的食品包装材料提供理论依据。方法 采用海藻酸钠(AL-Na)和羧甲基纤维素钠(CMC-Na)为主要成膜材料,辅助添加茶末通过流延成膜法制备复合膜,以拉伸强度、断裂伸长率等为依据,通过单因素和响应面试验确定茶末/CMC-Na/AL-Na复合膜的最佳工艺。结果 当CMC-Na与AL-Na的体积比为84∶16、茶末添加量为1.43%、干燥温度为50 ℃、干燥时间为7 h时,复合膜综合性能最优,拉伸强度为16.60 N/mm²,断裂伸长率为19.11%,具有较好的力学性能、耐水性、抗氧化性和抑菌性。结论 制备的茶末/ CMC-Na/AL-Na复合膜具有较好的力学性能和抗氧抑菌性能。     

Abrasion-Resistant and Enhanced Super-Slippery Flush Toilets Fabricated by a Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Technology

Flush toilets waste a significant amount of water every day due to the unavoidable adhesions between human waste and the toilet surfaces. Super-slippery surfaces can repel complex fluids and various viscoelastic solids, however, are easily broken by mechanical abrasions. Herein, the fabrication of an abrasion-resistant super-slippery flush toilet (ARSFT) is reported using a selective laser sintering 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional super-slippery surfaces with limited thicknesses which can be easily worn away, the powder-sintered strategy endows the ARSFT not only with a self-supporting 3D complex shape but also with a porous structure that can accommodate considerable lubricants for an abrasion-resistant super-slippery property. As a result, the as-prepared ARSFT remains clean after contacting with various liquids such as milk, yogurt, highly sticky honey, and starch gel mixed congee, demonstrating excellent repellence to complex fluids. Besides liquids, the ARSFT exhibits a high resistance to sticky synthetic feces. Notably, even after being abraded to 1,000 cycles of abrasion using sandpaper, the ARSFT maintains its record-breaking super-slippery capability. The concept of the 3D-printed object with a superior abrasion-resistant slippery ability will improve the development of super-slippery materials and further save water consumption in the human society.