The Redox Coupling Effect in a Photocatalytic RuII‐PdII Cage with TTF Guest as Electron Relay Mediator for Visible‐Light Hydrogen‐Evolving Promotion

A nanocage coupling effect from a redox Ru^II‐Pd^II metal–organic cage (MOC‐16) is demonstrated for efficient photochemical H₂ production by virtue of redox–guest modulation of the photo‐induced electron transfer (PET) process. Through coupling with photoredox cycle of MOC‐16, tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) guests act as electron relay mediator to improve the overall electron transfer efficiency in the host–guest system in a long‐time scale, leading to significant promotion of visible‐light driven H₂ evolution. By contrast, the presence of larger TTF‐derivatives in bulk solution without host–guest interactions results in interference with PET process of MOC‐16, leading to inefficient H₂ evolution. Such interaction provides an example to understand the interplay between the redox‐active nanocage and guest for optimization of redox events and photocatalytic activities in a confined chemical nanoenvironment.     

Ultrafast,Low‐Cost,and Mass Production of High‐Quality Graphene

Fast, mass, and low‐cost production of high‐quality graphene, which is alluring, remains a great challenge, even though some approaches have shown potential for mass synthesis of graphene. Very recently a great breakthrough was made by Tour and co‐workers (Nature 2020, 577, 647–651): in just a second, easily exfoliated and highly crystalline graphene was produced from abundant carbon‐containing species by cost‐effective flash Joule heating with a low energy input of 7.2 kJ per gram graphene. Such an ultrafast, economic, and scalable process for high‐quality graphene production can be considered as a milestone in the graphene field and is highlighted in this article.     

Solvent‐Free Self‐Assembly for Scalable Preparation of Highly Crystalline Mesoporous Metal Oxides

Mesoporous metal oxides (MMOs) have been demonstrated great potential in various applications. Up to now, the direct synthesis of MMOs is still limited to the solvent induced inorganic‐organic self‐assembly process. Here, we develop a facile, general, and high throughput solvent‐free self‐assembly strategy to synthesize a series of MMOs including single‐component MMOs and multi‐component MMOs (e.g., doped MMOs, composite MMOs, and polymetallic oxide) with high crystallinity and remarkable porous properties by grinding and heating raw materials. Compared with the traditional solution self‐assembly process, the avoidance of solvents in this method not only greatly increases the yield of target products and synthesis efficiency, but also reduces the environmental pollution and the consumption of cost and energy. We believe the presented approach will pave a new avenue for scalable production of advanced mesoporous materials for various applications.     

Acylated flavonoid glycosides from Barringtonia racemosa

Abstract

Using various chromatographic separations, three new acylated flavonoid glycosides, namely barringosides G–I (1–3), were isolated from the water-soluble extract of Barringtonia racemosa branches and leaves. The structure elucidation was performed by extensive analysis of the 1D and 2D NMR and HR-QTOF-MS data. Of the isolated compounds, barringoside I (3) showed moderate inhibitory effects on LPS-induced NO production in RAW264.7 cells with an IC₅₀ of 52.48?±?1.04?µM.     

Yarrowia lipolytica as an Alternative and Valuable Source of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds for Humans

Yarrowia lipolytica, an oleagineous species of yeast, is a carrier of various important nutrients. The biomass of this yeast is an extensive source of protein, exogenous amino acids, bioavailable essenctial trace minerals, and lipid compounds as mainly unsaturated fatty acids. The biomass also contains B vitamins, including vitamin B12, and many other bioactive components. Therefore, Y. lipolytica biomass can be used in food supplements for humans as safe and nutritional additives for maintaining the homeostasis of the organism, including for vegans and vegetarians, athletes, people after recovery, and people at risk of B vitamin deficiencies.     

基于条件生成式对抗网络的油藏单井产量预测模型

为克服机器学习方法在油藏单井产量预测中的过拟合问题,提高油田生产中的产量预测精度,提出一种基于条件生成式对抗网络(CGAN)的油藏单井产量预测模型。该模型使用长短期记忆、全连接等基础神经网络,构建生成和判别网络模型。生成网络模型以产量影响因素为条件输入,生成预测产量数据,利用对数损失函数评价预测数据与真实数据之间的偏差,通过条件生成式对抗网络的博弈训练,并结合贝叶斯超参数优化算法,优化模型结构,综合提高模型的泛化能力。基于Eclipse数值模拟软件建立同一井网条件下不同地质和生产条件下的油藏单井产量数据库,以地质与生产条件等产量影响因素作为模型的条件输入,进行油藏单井产量预测。结果表明：与全连接神经网络(FCNN)、随机森林(RF)以及长短期记忆神经网络(LSTM)模型的预测结果相比,CGAN模型在测试集上的平均绝对百分比误差分别提升了2.59%、 0.81%以及1.72%,并且过拟合比最小(1.027)。说明CGAN降低了机器学习产量预测模型的过拟合程度,提高了模型的泛化能力与预测精度,验证了所提算法的优越性,对指导油田高效开发和保障我国能源战略安全具有重要意义。     

"信息"到底是什么?--限于无生命、物质和科学领域的讨论

本文在无生命、物质和科学三个限制的前提下讨论“信息”到底是什么.依次论证：（1）自然科学没有能力度量信息的“质”,只能讨论信息的“量”;（2）“信息熵”只是度量信息“量”的概念;（3）在无生命的物质科学领域内,信息熵完全等价于Boltzmann熵,对应于实验中的热熵;（4）运用Occam剃刀原理,信息熵和Boltzmann熵两个名词只能留下其中的任意一个;（5）“熵”取决于体系的微观状态总数,即最终取决于热运动引起的分子核骨架的动态变化.于是,在无生命、物质和科学三个限制的领域内“信息”只是望文生义的产物.     

Recent Progress in Homogeneous Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Formic Acid

Recently, there has been a strong demand for technologies that use hydrogen as an energy carrier, instead of fossil fuels. Hence, new and effective hydrogen storage technologies are attracting increasing attention. Formic acid (FA) is considered an effective liquid chemical for hydrogen storage because it is easier to handle than solid or gaseous materials. This review presents recent advances in research into the development of homogeneous catalysts, primarily focusing on hydrogen generation by FA dehydrogenation. Notably, this review will aid in the development of useful catalysts, thereby accelerating the transition to a hydrogen-based society.     

Development of Optogenetic Dual-Switch System for Rewiring Metabolic Flux for Polyhydroxybutyrate Production

Several strategies, including inducer addition and biosensor use, have been developed for dynamical regulation. However, the toxicity, cost, and inflexibility of existing strategies have created a demand for superior technology. In this study, we designed an optogenetic dual-switch system and applied it to increase polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) production. First, an optimized chromatic acclimation sensor/regulator (RBS10–CcaS#10–CcaR) system (comprising an optimized ribosomal binding site (RBS), light sensory protein CcaS, and response regulator CcaR) was selected for a wide sensing range of approximately 10-fold between green-light activation and red-light repression. The RBS10–CcaS#10–CcaR system was combined with a blue light-activated YF1–FixJ–PhlF system (containing histidine kinase YF1, response regulator FixJ, and repressor PhlF) engineered with reduced crosstalk. Finally, the optogenetic dual-switch system was used to rewire the metabolic flux for PHB production by regulating the sequences and intervals of the citrate synthase gene (gltA) and PHB synthesis gene (phbCAB) expression. Consequently, the strain RBS34, which has high gltA expression and a time lag of 3 h, achieved the highest PHB content of 16.6 wt%, which was approximately 3-fold that of F34 (expressed at 0 h). The results indicate that the optogenetic dual-switch system was verified as a practical and convenient tool for increasing PHB production.     

风筝设计及其在航空教育实践中的应用

为了使风筝能够更好地在青少年航空教育教学实践中得到推广,本文阐述了风筝构造、空气动力,以及受力与稳定性分析等风筝设计的相关概念与原理,介绍了美国NASA航空教育的风筝设计软件Kite Modeler,以及自己的教育教学实践情况。实践表明,风筝设计、制作、放飞是一项集简易航空器设计、手工制作、体能锻炼、休闲娱乐等为一体的实践活动,在大中小学航空教育中具有良好的现实意义。