Enhanced Bendability and Viscoelastic behavior in High-quality 2H-SiC@SiO2 Nanowires.

Silicon carbide nanowires (SiC NWs) combine the benefits of bulk SiC materials with the properties of low-dimensional nanomaterials. They are known for their excellent mechanical strength and durability, which are critical for their potential applications in high-stress environments and micro-nano functional systems. Here, the mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms of 2H-SiC NWs with rare defects in the [0001] orientation are reported.

Halide-Mediated Low-Temperature van der Waals-Templated Synthesis of Single-Crystalline BiSCl Nanowires.

BiSCl has been reported as a promising candidate for photoelectric materials in solar cells and photoelectric detectors. Herein, we report a direct low-temperature templated scalable transformation from BiS to single-crystalline BiSCl. Benefiting from the chain-like lattice and abundant van der Waals gaps, we propose that continuous intercalation and diffusion of BiCl facilitate lattice reconstruction and the formation of the BiSCl phase.

The effect of green technology innovation on air pollution from a quantity-quality perspective in China's large river basins.

Green technology innovation (GTI) plays a crucial role in promoting regional sustainable development, yet its mechanisms for mitigating air pollution remain insufficiently explored. This study investigates the spatio-temporal dynamics and spatial correlations of GTI and air pollution across China's major river basins, with a particular focus on differentiating the roles of GTI quantity and quality. Using the extended STIRPAT and spatial Durbin models, we examine nonlinear relationships, basin-specific heterogeneity, and spatial spillover effects.

High-Performance GaN/BAs Heterojunctions: Dual Functionality of BAs for Enhanced Electrical and Thermal Management in Power Electronics.

Benefit from the unusually outstanding thermal and electrical transport properties, the integration of cubic boron arsenide (BAs) with other semiconductors presents a promising avenue for advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices. However, assemblage of BAs-based devices poses significant challenges due to constraints in BAs growth conditions. In this study, gallium nitride/BAs (GaN/BAs) heterojunctions are fabricated using the surface-activated bonding method, achieving high-quality interfaces.

Rare Hemoglobin Variant Hb Handsworth (HBA1:c.55 G>C): Leads to False Positive Diagnosis of Hb S.

Hemoglobin Handsworth (HBA1: c.55 G>C) is a structural hemoglobin variant. This study examined the molecular and genetic characteristics of a proband and four family members using complete blood count (CBC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), PCR, and direct sequencing.

Facilitating uniform lithium-ion transport via polymer-assisted formation of unique interfaces to achieve a stable 4.7 V Li metal battery.

Achieving stable cycling of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) at high voltages presents a significant challenge due to interfacial instability and uneven lithium-ion transport, leading to dendrite formation and cathode degradation. Constructing a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) that facilitates fast and uniform ion transport is crucial for enhancing the stability of electrode structures. However, current research mainly focuses on interfacial instability while neglecting uneven ion transport, which is even more critical.

Breaking Performance Limits of Zn Anodes in Aqueous Batteries by Tailoring Anion and Cation Additives.

Crystallographic engineering of Zn anodes to favor the exposure of (002) planes is an effective approach for improving stability in aqueous electrolytes. However, achieving non-epitaxial electrodeposition with a pronounced (002) texture and maintaining this orientation during extended cycling remains challenging. This study questions the prevailing notion that a single (002)-textured Zn anode inherently ensures superior stability, showing that such anodes cannot sustain their texture in ZnSO electrolytes.

Monosaccharides, dietary fiber, bioactive compounds, functional properties and volatile compounds in both clear and cloudy kiwi juices with oligosaccharides addition fermented by Lactobacillus helveticus.

This study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus helveticus fermentation on the phytochemicals, functional properties and volatile compounds in both clear and cloudy kiwi juices with oligosaccharides supplementation (fructooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides and isomaltooligosaccharides). Results demonstrated that oligosaccharides supplementation reduced glucose and fructose consumption while enhancing the utilization of dietary fiber. In fermented cloudy kiwi juice, the highest total flavonoids (694.

Strong Anisotropic Magnetotransport in One-Dimensional BiOTe Kondo System via Intercalated Oxidation.

Fundamental principles and material realization of electronic state regulation are attracting multidisciplinary interest, where phase engineering and structural modification offer promising strategies for identifying suitable material systems. Herein, BiOTe nanowires epitaxially grown along unconventional (013) planes, with randomly intercalated oxidation of (Te) layers, are constructed featuring localized magnetic moments. Anomalous non-Ohmic magnetotransport manifesting universal conductance fluctuation reveals the characteristics of a disordered electronic system.

Regulating Ion Transport Through Direct Coordination in Composite Gel Polymer Electrolytes Toward High-Voltage and High-Loading Quasi-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries.

Poly(ethylene oxide)-based composite gel polymer electrolyte is widely used in lithium metal batteries to address dendrite growth and side reactions. However, the low oxidative decomposition potential (<4.0 V) of poly(ethylene oxide) limits the cyclic stability with Ni-rich layered cathodes.

A Study on the Community and Ecological Characteristics of Benthic Invertebrates in the Ulungu River, Xinjiang, via eDNA Metabarcoding and Morphological Methods.

eDNA metabarcoding has been used for the biomonitoring of benthic invertebrates, but the correct steps to achieve its effectiveness, the stability of the results, and comparisons with morphological methods are still understudied. In this study, morphology and eDNA were studied for benthic invertebrate samples collected at six sites in the Ulungu River Basin. A Mantel test and NMDS analyses were used to test the correlations of the communities obtained via the two methods, the Shannon index was calculated to evaluate the ecological status, and the correlation of the evaluation results was analyzed.

Physical modifications of dietary fibers from kiwifruit pomace: Physicochemical, structural and functional properties.

The impacts of high pressure homogenization (HPH), high temperature cooking (HTC), ultrasonic treatment (UT) and electron beam irradiation (EBI) on the composition of monosaccharides, physicochemical characteristics as well as structural and functional properties of kiwifruit pomace dietary fibers (KPDFs) were evaluated. The results demonstrated that all the four modification technologies significantly enhanced the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) yield and improved functional properties, including water and oil retention capacities, nitrite ion binding capacity, glucose adsorption capacity, and cholesterol adsorption capacity. Notably, HTC exhibited superior water holding capacity (16.

Poly-T-Modified Gold Nanorods Suppress Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation for Periodontitis Therapy.

Traditional treatments for periodontitis are limited by their inability to adequately modulate the immune response and control inflammation. Recently, nucleic acid-modified nanomaterials have attracted significant attention for their potential in regulating inflammation. Among these, most nanomaterials, such as spherical nucleic acids, tend to exhibit pro-inflammatory effects.

The evolution of chemical ordering and property in Fe Se upon intercalation ratios.

Intercalation has been considered as an effective method to explore innovative two-dimensional (2D) materials and modify their properties. However, the relationship between intercalation concentration, structure, and property remains a largely uncharted territory, and the controllable synthesis of desired intercalated phases faces challenges. Here, a general intercalated rule for the effect of self-intercalation ratio on atomic arrangements is revealed.

The influence and spatial spillover effects of producer services agglomeration on urban green development in China.

Based on the analysis of the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of producer services agglomeration and urban green development efficiency in China, this study measures the influence and spatial spillover effects of producer services agglomeration on urban green development. Research results reveal that the specialization agglomeration level of producer services has undergone a dynamic decline process, demonstrating spatial characteristics where the east exhibits higher levels than the west, and the north surpasses the south. In contrast, the diversification agglomeration level of producer services has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory, characterized by a spatial distribution that is broadly scattered but concentrated on a smaller scale.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Triplophysa bombifrons using PacBio HiFi sequencing and Hi-C technologies.

Triplophysa bombifrons, a species of bony fish localized in China, has largely been understudied genetically, with limited data available beyond its mitochondrial genome. This study introduces a chromosome-level genome assembly for T. bombifrons, achieved through the integration of PacBio long-read sequencing and Hi-C chromatin interaction mapping.

Engineering Topological and Chemical Disorder in Pd Sites for Record-Breaking Formic Acid Electrocatalytic Oxidation.

Designing palladium-based formic acid oxidation reaction (FAOR) catalysts to achieve significant breakthroughs in catalytic activity, pathway selectivity, and toxicity resistance is both urgent and challenging. Here, these challenges are addressed by pioneering a novel catalyst design that incorporates both topological and chemical disorder, developing a new class of PdCuLaYMnW high-entropy amorphous alloys with a porous network (Net-Pd-HEAA) as a highly active, selective, and stable FAOR electrocatalyst. This novel Net-Pd-HEAA demonstrates record-breaking FAOR performance, achieving the mass and specific activities of 5.

Esculetin rebalances M1/M2 macrophage polarization to treat sepsis-induced acute lung injury through regulating metabolic reprogramming.

Sepsis-induced acute lung injury (SALI) is characterized by a high incidence and mortality rate, which has caused a serious medical burden. The pharmacological effects of esculetin (ELT), such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, have been widely confirmed. However, the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of ELT on SALI still need to be further clarified.

Strong adsorption FeNC catalytic cathode for 50,000 cycles aqueous zinc-iodine batteries.

Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries have garnered increasing attention due to their low cost and high safety. However, their practical application is impeded by sluggish iodine redox reaction kinetics and the "shuttle effect" of polyiodides, which result in poor rate performance and limited cycled life. Here, we developed N-doped porous carbon fiber derived from Prussian blue and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) as a self-supporting cathode material for zinc-iodine batteries.

Metabolomics Reveals the Regulatory Mechanisms of Antioxidant Dipeptides Enhancing the Tolerance of Lager Yeast against Ethanol Stress.

The antioxidant dipeptides (Ala-His, AH; Thr-Tyr, TY; and Phe-Cys, FC) significantly enhanced the lager yeast tolerance of ethanol stress. The enhancement mechanisms were further elucidated through physiological responses and metabolomics analysis. The results indicated that antioxidant dipeptides significantly increased the lager yeast biomass and budding rate.

Transcriptomics and proteomics analyses reveal the molecular mechanisms of yeast cells regulated by Phe-Cys against ethanol-oxidation cross-stress.

Antioxidant dipeptide Phe-Cys (FC) could dramatically improve yeast cells resistance to ethanol-oxidation cross-stress, but the regulatory mechanisms remain unclear. Therefore, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses were conducted to investigate the effects of FC treatment on yeast under ethanol-oxidation cross-stress. Following FC supplementation, 875 differential expressed genes (DEGs) and 1296 differential expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified.

The Evolution of Three Schizothoracinae Species from Two Major River Systems in Northwest China Based on Otolith Morphology and Skeletal Structure.

Schizothoracinae species are the largest group of Cypriniformes that readily adapt to the natural conditions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This group has habitat characteristics and distribution patterns centered on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. To study the evolution of three Schizothoracinae species in Northwest China, the evolutionary characteristics of these species were explored based on differences in otolith morphology and skeletal morphology.