Effect of astrocyte on synchronization of thermosensitive neuron-astrocyte minimum system

Astrocytes have a regulatory function on the central nervous system (CNS), especially in the temperature-sensitive hippocampal region. In order to explore the thermosensitive dynamic mechanism of astrocytes in the CNS, we establish a neuron-astrocyte minimum system to analyze the synchronization change characteristics based on the Hodgkin-Huxley model, in which a pyramidal cell and an interneuron are connected by an astrocyte. The temperature range is set as 0 ℃-40 ℃ to juggle between theoretical calculation and the reality of a brain environment. It is shown that the synchronization of thermosensitive neurons exhibits nonlinear behavior with changes in astrocyte parameters. At a temperature range of 0 ℃-18 ℃, the effects of the astrocyte can provide a tremendous influence on neurons in synchronization. We find the existence of a value for inositol triphosphate (IP₃) production rate and feedback intensities of astrocytes to neurons, which can ensure the weak synchronization of two neurons. In addition, it is revealed that the regulation of astrocytes to pyramidal cells is more sensitive than that to interneurons. Finally, it is shown that the synchronization and phase transition of neurons depend on the change in Ca²⁺ concentration at the temperature of weak synchronization. The results in this paper provide some enlightenment on the mechanism of cognitive dysfunction and neurological disorders with astrocytes.     

真空中金属丝电爆炸数值模拟研究

利用金属丝电爆炸物理数学模型对电爆炸物理过程开展了数值模拟，研究了不同直径铝丝电爆炸特性，进一步分析了金属丝内沉积能量、电压击穿时刻、电压峰值随金属丝直径的变化规律，并与相关实验数据作了对比。     

A Robust Mixed-Lanthanide PolyMOF Membrane for Ratiometric Temperature Sensing

Temperature sensors play a significant role in biology, chemistry, and engineering, especially those that can work accurately in a noninvasive manner. We adopted a photoinduced post-synthetic copolymerization strategy to realize a membranous ratiometric luminescent thermometer based on the emissions of two lanthanide ions. This novel mixed-lanthanide polyMOF membrane exhibits not only the integrity and temperature sensing behaviour of the Ln-MOF powder but also excellent mechanical properties, such as flexibility, elasticity, and processability. Moreover, the polyMOF membrane shows remarkable stability under harsh conditions, including high humidity, strong acid and alkali (pH 0–14), which allowed the mapping of temperature distributions in extreme circumstances. This work highlights a simple strategy for polyMOF membrane formation and pushes forward the further practical application of Ln-MOF-based luminescent thermometers in various fields and conditions.     

Ni、Mo共掺杂对SnO2材料性能影响的仿真研究

针对AgSnO₂触头材料存在的不足,采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理对SnO₂、Ni单掺杂、Mo单掺杂以及Ni-Mo共掺杂SnO₂材料进行了电性能与力学性质的研究,计算了各体系的形成能、能带结构、态密度、弹性常数等各项参数。结果表明,掺杂后的材料可以稳定存在,且仍为直接带隙半导体材料。与未掺杂相比,掺杂后体系的能带结构带隙值减少,其中Ni-Mo共掺杂时的带隙值最小,载流子跃迁所需能量减少,极大地改善了SnO₂的电性能;由弹性常数计算了剪切模量、体积模量、硬度等参数,其中Ni-Mo共掺杂时的硬度大幅降低,韧性增强,有利于AgSnO₂触头材料后续加工成型,且其普适弹性各向异性指数最小,不易形成裂纹。综合各项因素,Ni-Mo共掺杂能够很好地改善SnO₂的性能,为触头材料的发展提供了理论指导。     

Synthesis of a novel naphthyl-based self-catalyzed phthalonitrile polymer

A novel naphthyl-based self-catalyzed phthalonitrile monomer was prepared via nucleophilic displacement reaction. The structure was characterized by Fourier infrared spectrum (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR). The polymerization mechanism was explored. Thermal properties were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), which demonstrated self-promoted behavior and excellent heat resistance.     

Standard enthalpies of formation of selected XYZ half-Heusler compounds

The standard enthalpies of formation of selected ternary half-Heusler type compositions XYZ (X = Au, Co, Fe, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt, Rh, Ru; Y = Hf, Mn, Ti, Zr; Z = Ga, Sn) were measured using high temperature direct reaction calorimetry. The measured standard enthalpies of formation (in kJ/mole of atoms) of the half-Heusler compounds (prototype MgAgAs, Pearson symbol cF12, space group F-43m) are, IrMnSn (−29.4 ± 1.8); NiTiSn (−52.6 ± 2.4); PtHfSn (−98.8 ± 3.4); PtMnSn (−55.8 ± 2.6); PtTiSn (−93.6 ± 3.3); PtZrSn (−104.9 ± 3.8); for the B2 compound (prototype CsCl, Pearson symbol cP2, space group Pm-3m), RuMnGa (−26.9 ± 1.7); for the C1 structured (prototype CaF₂, Pearson symbol cF12, space group Pm-3m) or the C1_b structured compound IrMnGa (−40.9 ± 1.7). Indicative standard enthalpies of formation of the following compounds were obtained, half-Heusler compounds AuMnSn, CoTiSn, IrZrSn, NiHfSn, NiZrSn, PdHfSn, PdZrSn, RhTiSn; Heusler compound (prototype Cu₂MnAl, Pearson symbol cF16, space group Fm-3m) RhMnSn; hexagonal compound (prototype BeZrSi, Pearson symbol hP6, space group P6₃/mmc) PtMnGa and another type of hexagonal compound (prototype RhHfSn, Pearson symbol hP18, space group P-62c) RhHfSn, IrZrsn, RhZrSn. Values were compared with ab initio calculations from AFLOW and OQMD. Lattice parameters of these compounds were determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Microstructures were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Selected alloys were further annealed to investigate phase transformations and phase relationships.     

碳点的研究进展

碳点具有优良的光学特性、良好的生物相容性和低毒等优点,被广泛用于生物检测、药物传输和生物成像等领域,是极具发展潜力的碳基质材料.近年来,碳点的新型制备方法、性质探索及应用研究引起广泛关注.本文根据碳源和制备方法的不同,将碳点分为石墨烯纳米点和碳纳米点两类,综述了碳点的制备方法,剖析了碳点的发光机理,总结了碳点在生物传感、药物传输和生物成像中的应用;最后分析了碳点存在的问题及应对策略.     

Well-dispersed sulfur anchored on interconnected polypyrrole nanofiber network as high performance cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries

Preparation of novel sulfur/polypyrrole (S/PPy) composite consisting well-dispersed sulfur particles anchored on interconnected PPy nanowire network was demonstrated. In such hybrid structure, the as-prepared PPy clearly displays a three-dimensionally cross-linked and hierarchical porous structure, which was utilized in the composite cathode as a conductive network trapping soluble polysulfide intermediates and enhancing the overall electrochemical performance of the system. Benefiting from this unique structure, the S/PPy composite demonstrated excellent cycling stability, resulting in a discharge capacity of 931 mAh g⁻¹ at the second cycle and retained about 54% of this value over 100 cycles at 0.1 C. Furthermore, the S/PPy composite cathode exhibits a good rate capability with a discharge capacity of 584 mAh g⁻¹ at 1  C.     

多壳层中空镍钴双金属磷化物纳米球用于高效电催化析氧北大核心CSCD

析氧反应是金属-空气电池和电解水制氢等电化学系统中关键的反应,研究其高效稳定非贵金属电催化剂至关重要。本文以金属有机骨架化合物(MOF)作为前驱体,通过高温煅烧制备了具有多壳层中空结构的镍钴双金属磷化物(NiCo-P)。这种独特的结构有利于电解液的渗透,能够提供丰富的暴露活性位点和快速传质路径,同时,镍钴双金属具有协同作用促进电化学性能。结果表明,n(Ni)∶n(Co)=1∶10制备的NiCo-P-0.1催化剂在1.0 mol/L KOH电解液中表现出良好的催化活性和稳定性,在10 mA/cm^(2)电流密度的过电势为329 mV,具有良好的应用前景。本工作为高活性和高稳定性的电催化析氧催化剂的制备提供了一种全新途径。     

ON THE ASYMPTOTIC BEHAVIOR OF HOPFIELD NEURAL NETWORK WITH PERIODIC INPUTS

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