Polymer microspheres(PMs),such as polyacrylamide,have been widely applied for enhanced oil recovery(EOR),yet with environmental concerns.Here,we report a microfluid displacement technology containing a bio-based eco-f...Polymer microspheres(PMs),such as polyacrylamide,have been widely applied for enhanced oil recovery(EOR),yet with environmental concerns.Here,we report a microfluid displacement technology containing a bio-based eco-friendly material,i.e.,calcium alginate(CaAlg)microspheres for EOR.Two dominant mechanisms responsible for EOR over Ca Alg fluid have been verified,including the microscopic oil displacement efficacy augmented by regulating capillary force(determined by the joint action of interfacial tension and wettability between different phases)and macroscopic sweep volume increment through profile control and mobility ratio reduction.This comprehensive effectiveness can be further impacted when the CaAlg microsphere is embellished ulteriorly by using appropriate amount of sodium dodecyl sulfonate(SDS).The core flooding and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)tests demonstrate that CaAlg-SDS microsphere can balance the interphase property regulation(wettability alteration and IFT reduction)and rheology properties,enabling simultaneous profile control and oil displacement.Excessive introduction of SDS will have a negative impact on rheological properties,which is not favored for EOR.Our results show that the involvement of 4-m M SDS will provide the best behavior,with an EOR rate of 34.38%.This cost-effective and environmentally-friendly bio-microspherebased microfluidic displacement technology is expected to achieve“green”oil recovery in future oilfield exploitation.展开更多
Functional constipation(FC)is a common disorder that is characterized by diffi-cult stool passage,infrequent bowel movement,or both.FC is highly prevalent,recurs often,accompanies severe diseases,and affects quality o...Functional constipation(FC)is a common disorder that is characterized by diffi-cult stool passage,infrequent bowel movement,or both.FC is highly prevalent,recurs often,accompanies severe diseases,and affects quality of life;therefore,safe and effective therapy with long-term benefits is urgently needed.Microbiota treatment has potential value for FC treatment.Microbiota treatments include modulators such as probiotics,prebiotics,synbiotics,postbiotics,and fecal micro-biota transplantation(FMT).Some probiotics and prebiotics have been adopted,and the efficacy of other microbiota modulators is being explored.FMT is con-sidered an emerging field because of its curative effects;nevertheless,substantial work must be performed before clinical implementation.展开更多
The prevalence of keratoconus is 1/2000 in the general population and is high in adolescents.Keratoconus is a progressive disease,which has a great impact on patients’quality of life and mental health.It can be manag...The prevalence of keratoconus is 1/2000 in the general population and is high in adolescents.Keratoconus is a progressive disease,which has a great impact on patients’quality of life and mental health.It can be managed by surgical and non-surgical means,rigid gas permeable(RGP)contact lens as its main non-surgical method is widely used in clinic.The efficacy of wearing RGP contact lens has been confirmed to some extent,but some studies have found that wearing RGP contact lens has adverse effects,which may promote disease progression.In this paper,the advantages and disadvantages of RGP contact lens in controlling keratoconus were reviewed to provide more suggestions and references for the clinical application of RGP contact lens.展开更多
The phenomenon of stochastic resonance and synchronization on some complex neuronal networks have been investigated extensively.These studies are of great significance for us to understand the weak signal detection an...The phenomenon of stochastic resonance and synchronization on some complex neuronal networks have been investigated extensively.These studies are of great significance for us to understand the weak signal detection and information transmission in neural systems.Moreover,the complex electrical activities of a cell can induce time-varying electromagnetic fields,of which the internal fluctuation can change collective electrical activities of neuronal networks.However,in the past there have been a few corresponding research papers on the influence of the electromagnetic induction among neurons on the collective dynamics of the complex system.Therefore,modeling each node by imposing electromagnetic radiation on the networks and investigating stochastic resonance in a hybrid network can extend the interest of the work to the understanding of these network dynamics.In this paper,we construct a small-world network consisting of excitatory neurons and inhibitory neurons,in which the effect of electromagnetic induction that is considered by using magnetic flow and the modulation of magnetic flow on membrane potential is described by using memristor coupling.According to our proposed network model,we investigate the effect of induced electric field generated by magnetic stimulation on the transition of bursting phase synchronization of neuronal system under electromagnetic radiation.It is shown that the intensity and frequency of the electric field can induce the transition of the network bursting phase synchronization.Moreover,we also analyze the effect of magnetic flow on the detection of weak signals and stochastic resonance by introducing a subthreshold pacemaker into a single cell of the network and we find that there is an optimal electromagnetic radiation intensity,where the phenomenon of stochastic resonance occurs and the degree of response to the weak signal is maximized.Simulation results show that the extension of the subthreshold pacemaker in the network also depends greatly on coupling strength.The presented results may have important implications for the theoretical study of magnetic stimulation technology,thus promoting further development of transcranial magnetic stimulation（TMS） as an effective means of treating certain neurological diseases.展开更多
Transient electronics has attracted interest as an emerging technology to solve electronic-waste problem,due to its physically vanishing ability in solution.Here in this work,we demonstrate a flexible and degradable t...Transient electronics has attracted interest as an emerging technology to solve electronic-waste problem,due to its physically vanishing ability in solution.Here in this work,we demonstrate a flexible and degradable transient resistive switching(RS) memory device with simple structure of Cu/sodium alginate(SA)/ITO.The device presents excellent RS characteristics as well as high flexibility,including low operating voltage(<1.5 V) and multilevel RS behavior.No performance degradation occurs after bending the device 50 times.Moreover,our device can be absolutely dissolved in deionized water.The proposed SA-based transient memory device has great potential for the development of green and security memory devices.展开更多
Indium-composition fluctuations in InGaN epitaxial layers are suppressed by using periodically-pulsed mixture(PPM)of N2and H2carrier gas. Photoluminescence, optical transmission, reciprocal space map and space-resolve...Indium-composition fluctuations in InGaN epitaxial layers are suppressed by using periodically-pulsed mixture(PPM)of N2and H2carrier gas. Photoluminescence, optical transmission, reciprocal space map and space-resolved cathodoluminescence are employed to characterize the InGaN epilayers. It is shown that the lateral In-fluctuations mainly occur as hillock-like In-rich regions. Both the number and size of In-rich regions are reduced by introducing the PPM carrier gas.Moreover, the measurements first experimentally demonstrate that the H2carrier gas has a stronger decomposition effect on the In-rich region. As the duration time of the PPM carrier gas increases, the reduction of In-content in the In-rich region reaches up to 12%, however, only 2% for the In-homogeneous region. These factors lead to the suppression of In-fluctuations.展开更多
An organic-inorganic hybrid antimony(Ⅲ)oxalate(C_(5)H_(6)ON)_(2)[Sb_(2)O(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]has been successfully obtained by simultaneous combination of a-conjugated 4-hydroxypyridine and(C_(2)O_(4))^(2-)group with ste...An organic-inorganic hybrid antimony(Ⅲ)oxalate(C_(5)H_(6)ON)_(2)[Sb_(2)O(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]has been successfully obtained by simultaneous combination of a-conjugated 4-hydroxypyridine and(C_(2)O_(4))^(2-)group with stereochemical active Sb(Ⅲ)cation.The compound features a layered structure,and the equatorial planes of SbO6 units,π-conjugated(C_(2)O_(4))^(2-)and(C5H6ON)+groups are closer to a planar arrangement,representing strong structural anisotropy that favors a large birefringence.As expected,(C_(5)H_(6)ON)_(2)[Sb_(2)O(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]exhibits a large birefringence of 0.279 at 546 nm.Structural and theoretical analyses indicate that the combination of multipleπ-conjugated units is a feasible approach for designing and exploring new superior birefringent materials.展开更多
基金supported by the Open Fund of Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Advanced Stimulation Technology for Oil&Gas Reservoirs(No.KFJJ-TZ-2020-2)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52104030)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(No.2022 KW-35)the China Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Polymer microspheres(PMs),such as polyacrylamide,have been widely applied for enhanced oil recovery(EOR),yet with environmental concerns.Here,we report a microfluid displacement technology containing a bio-based eco-friendly material,i.e.,calcium alginate(CaAlg)microspheres for EOR.Two dominant mechanisms responsible for EOR over Ca Alg fluid have been verified,including the microscopic oil displacement efficacy augmented by regulating capillary force(determined by the joint action of interfacial tension and wettability between different phases)and macroscopic sweep volume increment through profile control and mobility ratio reduction.This comprehensive effectiveness can be further impacted when the CaAlg microsphere is embellished ulteriorly by using appropriate amount of sodium dodecyl sulfonate(SDS).The core flooding and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)tests demonstrate that CaAlg-SDS microsphere can balance the interphase property regulation(wettability alteration and IFT reduction)and rheology properties,enabling simultaneous profile control and oil displacement.Excessive introduction of SDS will have a negative impact on rheological properties,which is not favored for EOR.Our results show that the involvement of 4-m M SDS will provide the best behavior,with an EOR rate of 34.38%.This cost-effective and environmentally-friendly bio-microspherebased microfluidic displacement technology is expected to achieve“green”oil recovery in future oilfield exploitation.
基金Supported by the Project of the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases,Chinese PLA General Hospital,No.NCRCGPLAGH-2023005.
文摘Functional constipation(FC)is a common disorder that is characterized by diffi-cult stool passage,infrequent bowel movement,or both.FC is highly prevalent,recurs often,accompanies severe diseases,and affects quality of life;therefore,safe and effective therapy with long-term benefits is urgently needed.Microbiota treatment has potential value for FC treatment.Microbiota treatments include modulators such as probiotics,prebiotics,synbiotics,postbiotics,and fecal micro-biota transplantation(FMT).Some probiotics and prebiotics have been adopted,and the efficacy of other microbiota modulators is being explored.FMT is con-sidered an emerging field because of its curative effects;nevertheless,substantial work must be performed before clinical implementation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81670837,No.81170828)the Tianjin Science&Technology Foundation(No.15JCZDJC35300)the Tianjin Health and Family Planning Communication Foundation(No.14KG133)。
文摘The prevalence of keratoconus is 1/2000 in the general population and is high in adolescents.Keratoconus is a progressive disease,which has a great impact on patients’quality of life and mental health.It can be managed by surgical and non-surgical means,rigid gas permeable(RGP)contact lens as its main non-surgical method is widely used in clinic.The efficacy of wearing RGP contact lens has been confirmed to some extent,but some studies have found that wearing RGP contact lens has adverse effects,which may promote disease progression.In this paper,the advantages and disadvantages of RGP contact lens in controlling keratoconus were reviewed to provide more suggestions and references for the clinical application of RGP contact lens.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11172103)
文摘The phenomenon of stochastic resonance and synchronization on some complex neuronal networks have been investigated extensively.These studies are of great significance for us to understand the weak signal detection and information transmission in neural systems.Moreover,the complex electrical activities of a cell can induce time-varying electromagnetic fields,of which the internal fluctuation can change collective electrical activities of neuronal networks.However,in the past there have been a few corresponding research papers on the influence of the electromagnetic induction among neurons on the collective dynamics of the complex system.Therefore,modeling each node by imposing electromagnetic radiation on the networks and investigating stochastic resonance in a hybrid network can extend the interest of the work to the understanding of these network dynamics.In this paper,we construct a small-world network consisting of excitatory neurons and inhibitory neurons,in which the effect of electromagnetic induction that is considered by using magnetic flow and the modulation of magnetic flow on membrane potential is described by using memristor coupling.According to our proposed network model,we investigate the effect of induced electric field generated by magnetic stimulation on the transition of bursting phase synchronization of neuronal system under electromagnetic radiation.It is shown that the intensity and frequency of the electric field can induce the transition of the network bursting phase synchronization.Moreover,we also analyze the effect of magnetic flow on the detection of weak signals and stochastic resonance by introducing a subthreshold pacemaker into a single cell of the network and we find that there is an optimal electromagnetic radiation intensity,where the phenomenon of stochastic resonance occurs and the degree of response to the weak signal is maximized.Simulation results show that the extension of the subthreshold pacemaker in the network also depends greatly on coupling strength.The presented results may have important implications for the theoretical study of magnetic stimulation technology,thus promoting further development of transcranial magnetic stimulation（TMS） as an effective means of treating certain neurological diseases.
基金Project supported by the Fund from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2018YFE0118300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11974072,51902048,61774031,and 61574031)+3 种基金the“111”Project,China(Grant No.B13013)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,China(Grant No.2019M661185)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(Grant No.2412019QD015)Science Fund from the Jilin Province,China(Grant No.JJKH20201163KJ)。
文摘Transient electronics has attracted interest as an emerging technology to solve electronic-waste problem,due to its physically vanishing ability in solution.Here in this work,we demonstrate a flexible and degradable transient resistive switching(RS) memory device with simple structure of Cu/sodium alginate(SA)/ITO.The device presents excellent RS characteristics as well as high flexibility,including low operating voltage(<1.5 V) and multilevel RS behavior.No performance degradation occurs after bending the device 50 times.Moreover,our device can be absolutely dissolved in deionized water.The proposed SA-based transient memory device has great potential for the development of green and security memory devices.
基金Project supported by the Science and Technology Major Project of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2015B010112001)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2015A030312011)
文摘Indium-composition fluctuations in InGaN epitaxial layers are suppressed by using periodically-pulsed mixture(PPM)of N2and H2carrier gas. Photoluminescence, optical transmission, reciprocal space map and space-resolved cathodoluminescence are employed to characterize the InGaN epilayers. It is shown that the lateral In-fluctuations mainly occur as hillock-like In-rich regions. Both the number and size of In-rich regions are reduced by introducing the PPM carrier gas.Moreover, the measurements first experimentally demonstrate that the H2carrier gas has a stronger decomposition effect on the In-rich region. As the duration time of the PPM carrier gas increases, the reduction of In-content in the In-rich region reaches up to 12%, however, only 2% for the In-homogeneous region. These factors lead to the suppression of In-fluctuations.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22001142)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2022MB093)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(A2021208013)Hebei Province Department of Education Fund(QN2022149).
文摘An organic-inorganic hybrid antimony(Ⅲ)oxalate(C_(5)H_(6)ON)_(2)[Sb_(2)O(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]has been successfully obtained by simultaneous combination of a-conjugated 4-hydroxypyridine and(C_(2)O_(4))^(2-)group with stereochemical active Sb(Ⅲ)cation.The compound features a layered structure,and the equatorial planes of SbO6 units,π-conjugated(C_(2)O_(4))^(2-)and(C5H6ON)+groups are closer to a planar arrangement,representing strong structural anisotropy that favors a large birefringence.As expected,(C_(5)H_(6)ON)_(2)[Sb_(2)O(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]exhibits a large birefringence of 0.279 at 546 nm.Structural and theoretical analyses indicate that the combination of multipleπ-conjugated units is a feasible approach for designing and exploring new superior birefringent materials.
