All-Visible-Light Triggered Photoswitch of Dithienylethene Derivatives with Molecular Conformation Changes Excess 5 Å

Developing new all-visible-light driven fluorescent molecular switches has attracted much interests due to their important application prospects in materials science and life science. Herein, three novel all-visible-light triggered fluorescent molecular photoswitches ( 2P3 , 4F , and 4Cl ) are designed and prepared, which are realized by prolonging π-conjugation length with aggregated-induced emission units. These photoswitches show reversible photochromic and fluorescent switching in dilute solutions and films under 420 nm and 560 nm irradiations. Meanwhile, upon alternating irradiations with 450 nm/560 nm light, effective photochromic and fluorescent switching in powder states are also achieved. More interestingly, two distinct conformations with different photochromic abilities can be altered by solvents polarity. The size difference of the two conformations is over 5 Å in the vertical direction which is one of the largest changes among photochromic molecules based on dithienylethene. The accompanying conformational changes are analysed to understand the relationship between solvent characteristics and crystal structure, as well as the intermolecular interaction in solid state for all-visible-light triggered photoswitching molecules.     

A Phase Engineering Strategy of Perovskite-Type ZnSnO3:Nd for Boosting the Sonodynamic Therapy Performance

The sensitization performance of sonosensitizers plays a key role in the sonodynamic therapy (SDT) effect. Herein, ZnSnO₃:Nd nanoparticles with R3c phase/amorphous heterogeneous structure are developed by phase engineering strategy and applied as an ideal sonosensitizer. In the crystalline perovskite-type ZnSnO₃:Nd, the substitution of the Zn²⁺ with Nd³⁺ causes the O 2p non-bonded state to move toward the Fermi level, which optimizes the band structure for ultrasound sensitization by reducing bandgap. Meanwhile, the unequal charge substitution can also form electron traps and oxygen vacancies to shorten the electron migration distance, which accelerates the electron–hole separation and inhibits carrier recombination, thus improving the acoustic sensitivity. Moreover, the dangling bonds exposed on the surface of amorphous ZnSnO₃:Nd provide more active sites, and the localized states of the amorphous phase may also promote carrier separation, resulting in synergistic SDT effect. In particular, the Zn²⁺ released from ZnSnO₃:Nd in the acidic tumor microenvironment (TME) reduces the adenosine triphosphate production by inhibiting the electron transport chain , which promotes the tumor cell apoptosis through destroying the redox balance of TME. Combining the inherent second near infrared and computed tomography imaging capabilities, this ZnSnO₃:Nd nanoplatform shows a promising perspective in clinic SDT field.     

Reinforced Wool Keratin Fibers via Dithiol Chain Re-bonding

Regenerated wool keratin fibers (RWKFs) have heretofore attracted tremendous interest according to environmental friendliness, ample resource, and intrinsic biocompatibility for broad applications. In this realm, both uncontrollable keratin fibril assembly procedure and resultant insufficient mechanical strength, have greatly hindered their large-scale manufacture and commercial viability. Herein, a continuous wet-spinning strategy is put forward to rebuild wool keratin into compact regenerated bio-fibers with improved strength via disulfide re-bonding. Dithiothreitol (DTT) has been introduced to renovate disulfide linkage inside keratin polypeptide chains, and bridge keratin fibrils via covalent thiol bonding to form a continuous backbone as mechanical support. A thus-derived RWKF manifests a tensile strength of 186.1 ± 7.0 MPa and Young's modulus of 7.4 ± 0.2 GPa, which exceeds those of natural wool, feathers, and regenerated wool or feather keratin fibers. The detailed wet-spinning technical parameters, such as coagulation, oxidation, and post-treatment, have been systematically optimized to guarantee the continuous preparation of high-strength regenerated keratin fibers. This work offers insight into solving the concurrent challenges for continuous manufacture of regenerated protein fibers and sustainability concerns about biomass waste.     

基于DeblurGAN的运动模糊图像盲复原算法研究

DeblurGAN方法利用条件生成对抗网络解决了端到端的图像去模糊问题,但存在图像边缘细节恢复不足以及鲁棒性不高的问题,针对此问题,提出一种基于DeblurGAN的运动模糊图像盲复原方法。在生成网络中,采用多尺度卷积核神经网络提取特征,并使用级联空洞卷积扩大神经元的感受野;采用自适配归一化方法代替原来生成器中使用的实例归一化方法。其次,引入了梯度图像L1损失,结合对抗损失和感知损失,将其作为图像去模糊的正则约束,使得生成图像的边缘特征更加清晰。实验结果表明,提出方法复原的图像峰值信噪比数值较DeblurGAN算法高出5.4%,结构相似性指标高出1%;在主观上清晰化效果较好,且消除了网格效应。     

A d-axis based current differential protection scheme for an active distribution network

The emergence of distributed generators has changed the operational mode and fault characteristics of the distribu tion network, in a way which can severely influence protection. This paper proposes a d-axis-based current differential protection scheme. The d-axis current characteristics of inverter-interfaced distributed generators and synchronous generators are analyzed. The differential protection criterion using sampling values of the d-axis current component is then constructed. Compared to conventional phase-based current differential protection, the proposed protection reduces the number of required communication channels, and is suitable for distribution networks with inverter interfaced distributed generators with complex fault characteristics. Finally, a 10 kV active distribution network model is built in the PSCAD platform and protection prototypes are developed in RTDS. Superior sensitivity and fast speed are verified by simulation and RTDS-based tests.     

(CoFe)Se2@NC超级电容器电极材料的制备及其电化学性能

金属-有机框架(MOF)衍生的过渡金属硒化物和多孔碳纳米复合材料具有巨大的储能优势,是应用于电化学储能的优良电极材料。采用共沉淀法制备CoFe类普鲁士蓝(CoFe-PBA)纳米立方,并通过静电组装在CoFe-PBA上包覆聚吡咯(PPy)得到CoFe-PBA@PPy;通过在400℃氮气中退火并硒化成功制备了氮掺杂的碳(NC)包覆(CoFe)Se₂的(CoFe)Se₂@NC纳米复合材料,并对其结构和形貌进行了表征。以(CoFe)Se₂@NC为电极制备了超级电容器,测试了其电化学性能,结果表明,在电流密度1 A/g时超级电容器的比电容达到1047.9 F/g,在电流密度5 A/g下1000次循环后具有良好的循环稳定性和96.55%的比电容保持率。由于其性能优越、无毒、成本低和易于制备,未来(CoFe)Se₂@NC纳米复合材料在超级电容器中具有非常大的应用潜力。     

Joint Classification and Regression for Visual Tracking with Fully Convolutional Siamese Networks

International Journal of Computer Vision - Visual tracking of generic objects is one of the fundamental but challenging problems in computer vision. Here, we propose a novel fully convolutional...     

Edge Fracture Prediction Using Uncoupled Ductile Fracture Models for DP780 Sheet

This paper is a contribution to the prediction of edge fracture behavior using uncoupled ductile fracture models. A fully integrated simulation framework for the edge fracture prediction is proposed with the shear-induced pre-damage considered. User-defined material subroutines are coded with uncoupled ductile fracture models (Lou-Huh, Oh, Brozzo) incorporated, which are calibrated using the fracture strains of various loading paths. A series of 3D numerical simulations are performed and compared with the results of hole-expansion tests. The effects of pre-damage field and fracture models are analyzed and discussed.

     

不同配比Ni-Cr系涂层非线性动力学系统的抗腐蚀性能研究

采用非线性动力学系统的BP数据网络进行管材涂层腐蚀性能预测。首先采用增重法获取9种腐蚀工况下的增重数据,将获取的数据用于构建BP神经网络模型,通过传输和反演操作设置拓扑结构为6×15×1的BP神经网络,然后基于90组实验数据用于验证和评价BP神经网络预测模型,最后通过对优选出的涂层进行Ni-Cr系涂层的机理分析,从而解决生物质电站锅炉"四管"的腐蚀问题,研发的抗腐蚀涂层具有较好的经济性和实用性。     

石油降解菌的固定化材料研究进展

随着微生物固定化技术在石油污染治理领域内发挥的作用越来越大,关于固定化微生物技术的研究越来越受到关注,而载体材料在微生物固定化技术中发挥着关键的作用。本文阐述了对固定化石油降解菌载体材料性能的要求,对无机物、天然有机物、合成高分子、复合材料等不同类型载体在石油降解菌固定化中的研究与应用以及对各类材料固定化石油降解菌的降解效果进行了综述。对比概述了各种不同载体材料对应的固定化方法,指出了各载体材料、相应固定方法的优劣势及适用场景,描述了石油降解菌固定化技术及相关载体材料今后的发展趋势。