Anomalous transmission of terahertz wave through one-dimensional lamellar metallic grating

The anomalous transmission through one-dimensional lamellar metallic gratings was investigated in terahertz (THz) regime. The extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) is identified to originate from two possible ways: coupling of incident light with waveguide resonances and coupling of surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) at the upper and lower interfaces of metal grating. The dual effects of SPPs have been clarified in this study: (i) the excitation of SPP modes at each individual interface results in the weakness of the THz wave transmission; and (ii) the coupling of SPP modes at two interfaces of metal grating is attributed to enhancement of THz wave transmission. The enhanced transmission is dominated by the coupling of incident light with transverse waveguide resonances. Numerical simulation based on finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) agrees well with experimental results.     

Effects of Supplementary Blue and UV-A LED Lights on Morphology and Phytochemicals of Brassicaceae Baby-Leaves

Brassicaceae baby-leaves are good source of functional phytochemicals. To investigate how Chinese kale and pak-choi baby-leaves in response to different wavebands of blue (430 nm and 465 nm) and UV-A (380 nm and 400 nm) LED, the plant growth, glucosinolates, antioxidants, and minerals were determined. Both agronomy traits and phytochemical contents were significantly affected. Blue and UV-A light played a predominant role in increasing the plant biomass and morphology, as well as the contents of antioxidant compounds (vitamin C, vitamin E, phenolics, and individual flavonols), the antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP), and the total glucosinolates accumulation. In particular, four light wavebands significantly decreased the content of progoitrin, while 400 nm UV-A light and 430 nm blue light were efficient in elevating the contents of sinigrin and glucobrassicin in Chinese kale. Meanwhile, 400 nm UV-A light was able to increase the contents of glucoraphanin, sinigrin, and glucobrassicin in pak-choi. From the global view of heatmap, blue lights were more efficient in increasing the yield and phytochemical levels of two baby-leaves.     

Preparation and liquid crystalline properties of a new type of hydrogen-bonded liquid crystals containing an aryl-acetylene moiety

A new type of liquid crystals formed through hydrogen bonding between 4-alkoxybenzoic acids and 4-alkoxyphenylethynylpyridines have been investigated by differential scanning calorimeter and polarizing optical microscopy. These materials show a typical nematic phase.     

Molecular Dipole Engineering of Carbonyl Additives for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Carbonyl functional materials as additives are extensively applied to reduce the defects density of the perovskite film. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding for the effect of carbonyl additives to improve device performance. In this work, we systematically study the effect of carbonyl additive molecules on the passivation of defects in perovskite films. After a comprehensive investigation, the results confirm the importance of molecular dipole in amplifying the passivation effect of additive molecules. The additive with strong molecular dipole possesses the advantages of enhancing the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). After optimization, the companion efficiency of PSCs is 23.20 %, and it can maintain long-term stability under harsh conditions. Additionally, a large-area solar cell module-modified DLBA was 20.18 % (14 cm²). This work provides an important reference for the selection and designing of efficient carbonyl additives.     

Au-catalyzed reaction of propargylic sulfides and dithioacetals

Propargylic sulfides and dithioacetals are found to undergo similar transformations as propargylic carboxylates when catalyzed by AuCl or AuCl3, affording indene derivatives through pentannulation of aromatic rings. The reaction presumably involves Au carbene as the reactive intermediate.     

A highly sensitive fluorescent probe for tracking intracellular zinc ions and direct imaging of prostatic tissue in mice

A highly sensitive fluorescent sensor ZnDN was designed, synthesized and used for tracking intracellular zinc ions in various living cells and direct imaging of prostatic tissue in mice. ZnDN was prepared from the heterocyclic-fused naphthalimide fluorophore, and the zinc receptor, N,N-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethyl-enediamine (BPEN). Upon addition of Zn²⁺ to the solutions of ZnDN, a remarkable fluorescence enhancement was observed, which could be attributed to the photo-induced electron transfer (PET) mechanism. Since ZnDN exhibited high sensitivity toward Zn²⁺ in phosphate buffer solution, with a limit of detection of 4.0×10^-9 mol/L, it was further applied for the imaging of exogenous and endogenous Zn²⁺ in different living cells. Living cells imaging experiments suggested that ZnDN could image the changes of intracellular free zinc ions, and could be used for two-photon imaging. Moreover, flow cytometry suggested that ZnDN could distinguish cancerous prostate cells from normal cells. Animal experiments indicated that ZnDN had the potential in imaging prostate tissue in vivo.     

Synthesis,Structures, and Properties of a Series of New Coordination Polymers Built from 2‐Ethyl‐1H‐imidazole‐4,5‐dicarboxylate Ligand

A series of new coordination polymers, namely, [Sr(H₂EIDC)₂(H₂O)₂]_n ( 1 ),{[Pb(H₂EIDC)₂(H₂O)](H₂O)₃}_n ( 2 ), [Ag(H₂EIDC)]_n ( 3 ), and [Ba(H₂EIDC)₂(H₂O)]_n ( 4 ) (H₂EIDC = 2‐ethyl‐1H‐imidazole‐4,5‐dicarboxylate), were synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analyses. Complex 1 is a 2D infinite gridlike (4,4)topological layer structure. Complex 2 is a 2D corrugated layer constructed by Pb^II atoms and H₂EIDC^– anions. Complex 3 is a 2D corrugated sheet consisting of 1D chains linked by short Ag ··· Ag interactions, and the three complexes are extended into 3D supramolecular structures by weak intermolecular forces such as hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking interactions. Complex 4 exhibits a 3D framework with 1D channels. Furthermore, the luminescent properties of complexes 1 , 2 , and 3 are also investigated.     

光学遥感器复杂环境下在轨辐射定标方法

基于反射率基法的大面积均匀场替代定标是目前常见的在轨定标方法,国内均匀场数量少,反射率偏低,定标频次与精度都受到限制。灰阶靶标法已经实现了在均匀场环境下的高精度辐射定标,但如何突破大面积均匀场单一环境背景限制实现高频次定标,依然是当前的难题。在经典辐照度基法的基础上,提出了适用于灰阶靶标的改进辐照度基法,分析讨论了复杂环境下的在轨辐射定标方法,并对某光学卫星开展了实验验证。结果表明,提出的改进辐照度基法与反射率基法的最大差别小于3.5%,可实现复杂背景环境下的在轨辐射定标,为我国光学卫星高频次、高精度在轨辐射定标提供了技术途径。     

超强激光场中氘氚核聚变截面研究进展

超强激光技术的发展为光与物质相互作用的研究带来了历史性的机遇和拓展的空间。其中, 超强激光场辅助的原子核反应过程, 特别是对氘氚核聚变反应截面的影响越来越受到人们的关注。首先介绍近年来超强激光技术的发展及应用, 然后介绍核聚变反应截面及其影响因素, 重点综述超强激光场中轻核聚变反应截面的研究进展, 特别是强场增大氘氚核聚变截面的最新研究成果, 并展望这一研究方向的前沿发展。