Formation of Proto-Kranz in C3 Rice Induced by Spike-Stalk Injection Method

Introduction of C4 photosynthetic traits into C3 crops is an important strategy for improving photosynthetic capacity and productivity. Here, we report the research results of a variant line of sorghum–rice (SR) plant with big panicle and high spikelet density by introducing sorghum genome DNA into rice by spike-stalk injection. The whole-genome resequencing showed that a few sorghum genes could be integrated into the rice genome. Gene expression was confirmed for two C4 photosynthetic enzymes containing pyruvate, orthophosphate dikinase and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase. Exogenous sorghum DNA integration induced a series of key traits associated with the C4 pathway called “proto-Kranz” anatomy, including leaf thickness, bundle sheath number and size, and chloroplast size in bundle sheath cells. Significantly, transgenic plants exhibited enhanced photosynthetic capacity resulting from both photosynthetic CO₂-concentrating effect and improved energy balance, which led to an increase in carbohydrate levels and productivity. Furthermore, such rice plant exhibited delayed leaf senescence. In summary, this study provides a proof for the feasibility of inducing the transition from C3 leaf anatomy to proto-Kranz by spike-stalk injection to achieve efficient photosynthesis and increase productivity.     

High lumen density of Al2O3-LuAG: Ce composite ceramic for high-brightness display

Thermally robust and highly efficient green-emitting luminescent ceramics are gradually attracting great attention as promising phosphors using in high-brightness laser phosphor display to reduce serious speckle noise as well as high cost. However, lumen density is still seriously restricting their potential applications especially under high-power density laser due to insufficient absorption of blue laser and significant thermal quenching. Here, we report an Al₂O₃-LuAG: Ce composite ceramic phosphor (CCP) for high-brightness laser phosphor display. Owing to good optical properties and high thermal conductivity of Al₂O₃, the Al₂O₃-LuAG: Ce CCP shows high photoluminescence quantum yield (79.6%), low thermal quenching (only 3.2% loss in luminescence at 200°C), and high thermal conductivity (18.9 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹). Moreover, the Al₂O₃, as scattering centers, enhances the Rayleigh–Mie scattering of the blue laser, and hence the absorption of the Al₂O₃-LuAG: Ce CCP exhibits a remarkable improvement (~2.3 times) at 450 nm. Finally, with optimized thickness (0.3 mm) of Al₂O₃-LuAG: Ce CCP, an excellent luminous efficiency (216 lm·W⁻¹) and outstanding lumen density (6129 lm·mm⁻²) of the green-emitting light source was obtained by driving under a high-power density (28.33 W·mm⁻²) blue laser. All of those validate the suitability of the Al₂O₃-LuAG: Ce CCP for high-brightness display.     

高强度聚乙烯纤维绳索的制备研究

研究了纤维的捻度及浸胶处理对超高相对分子质量聚乙烯 (UHMWPE)纤维力学性能及摩擦磨损性能的影响。结果表明 ,UHMWPE纤维的断裂强力随着纤维捻度的增加而减小 ,纤维浸胶处理后的断裂强力增大 ;当UHMWPE纤维中改性氯丁胶粘剂或聚氨酯胶粘剂的含量为 6%时 ,其断裂强力分别增加 17.2 %或 13 .9% ,聚氨酯胶粘剂处理过的UHMWPE纤维的耐摩擦磨损性能最好。     

施釉机器人静力学分析的研究

根据6自由度施釉机器人的终端受力，利用雅可比矩阵，求解出各转动关节在稳定平衡状态下的受力和所需的驱动力矩，为设计施釉机器人确定各转轴的电机及其他动力元件提供了可靠的依据。     

含有弹性负载的伺服系统谐振的分析及补偿问题

任何控制系统的机械传动装置都有一定弹性。通常,这种弹性形变所产生的机械谐振频率“较高”,远离对系统动态品质敏感的中频段,谐振对系统的影响可以忽略。快速、高精度伺服系统的性能指标,要求高增益、宽频带,致使传动装置的机械谐振对系统产生不利影响:导致系统的动态品质变差,稳态误差增大,因此,谐振的研究是快速、高精度伺服系统研制的一个重要课题。     

Thermostable ethanol tolerant xylanase from a cold-adapted marine species Acinetobacter johnsonii

A xylanase-producing bacterium, isolated from deep sea sediments, was identified as the cold-adapted marine species Acinetobacter Johnsonii. A cold-adapted marine species Acinetobacter Johnsonii could grow at 4 ℃. The optimum temperature and pH of xylanase from a cold-adapted marine species Acinetobacter Johnsonii were 55 ℃ and pH 6.0. Xylanase from a cold-adapted marine species Acinetobacter Johnsonii remained at 80% activity after incubation for 1 h at 65 ℃. The xylanase activity was 1.2-fold higher in 4% ethanol solution than in ethanol free solution. Gibbs free energy of denaturation, ΔG, was higher in 4% ethanol solution than in ethanol free solution. Thermostable ethanol tolerant xylanase was valuable for bioethanol production by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process with xylan as a carbon source.     

l-薄荷醇的合成工艺研究

以d-香茅醛为原料,合成了l-薄荷醇。考察了反应温度、反应时间、催化剂用量、催化剂位阻对中间体异胡薄荷醇(Ⅵ)收率的影响。合成中间体Ⅵ的最佳工艺条件:甲苯为溶剂,d-香茅醛为起始原料,以铝原子为中心,三苯基苯酚为配体的催化剂用量为1%(摩尔分数),反应温度0℃以下,反应时间5 h。中间产物Ⅵ经加氢还原得到l-薄荷醇,总收率77%,GC纯度99%以上,反应的优点是异构产物少,选择性高,收率稳定。     

A novel photochromic material based on halophosphate: Remote light-controlled reversible luminescence modulation and fluorescence lifetime regulation

Luminescent material Ca₂Ba₃(PO₄)₃F:Eu²⁺ displays green emitting in the range of 400–700?nm, which is ascribed to the 4f⁶5d¹ →4f⁷ transition of Eu²⁺ ions. Amazingly, the body color of the samples can be changed between colorless and green upon alternative UV and visible light irradiation/heating treatment with robust fatigue resistance due to photochromism. The photochromic effect strongly depends on the Eu²⁺ doping concentration. After remote-controlled short-UV irradiation, the overall Eu²⁺ emission intensity presents a significant decrease, and inversely, exhibits an increase to the initial level after illuminated by longer wavelength light or heat treatment. Moreover, the fluorescence lifetime also can be regulated reversibly, of which the regulation degree depends on the short-UV irradiation and longer wavelength illumination time/heating temperature. A schematic diagram based on energy levels is proposed to illustrate the photochromism mechanism.     

Optimization of Process Conditions for Styrene Epoxidation Based on the Artificial Intelligence Method

A novel prediction and optimization method based on improved generalized regression neural network (GRNN) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is proposed to optimize the process conditions for styrene epoxidation to achieve higher yields. This model was designed to optimize the five input parameters reaction temperature and time as well as catalyst, solvent, and oxidant dosage. The output of the improved GRNN was given to the PSO algorithm to optimize the process conditions. The optimal smoothing parameter σ of GRNN was chosen from the training sample with a minimum cross validation error. Under the five optimized process conditions the maximum yield reached 95.76 %. This innovative model of improved GRNN hybrid PSO algorithm proved to be a useful tool for optimization of process conditions for styrene epoxidation.