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Epoxide C-O bond activation intrigued by waisted flexibility of the Au13Ag12 clusters
Tsinghua University PressThe atomically precise [Au13Ag12(PPh2Py)10Cl8]PF6 supported on activated carbon (AC) were utilized as a catalyst for epoxide cycloaddition with CO2. The reaction shows high efficiency and wide substrate tolerance. Mechanistic study reveals the that structural flexibility at the waist Ag-Cl bonds dominates the coordination of epoxide, and then the electrophilic attack of CO2 and the cyclization enables the catalytic reaction. This study implies that the structural flexibility of the surface blocks might be an advantage of metal nanoclusters in catalysis.
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- Nano Research
Moisture-wicking fabric for radiation cooling
Tsinghua University PressProlonged exposure to hot weather and direct sunlight can lead to heat exhaustion and skin irritation, which reduces the productivity of outdoor workers and increases health risks. This study has developed a polylactic acid/boron nitride nanosheet composite fabric by electrospinning. Being selectively modified for hydrophilicity, the fabric has combined passive radiative cooling, thermal conductivity and directional sweat wicking to improve thermal comfort in outdoor environments. Compared to conventional cotton fabrics, the composite fibric exhibits excellent solar reflectance (96%) and infrared heat emissivity (93%), along with high thermal conductivity (0.38 W·m-1 K-1). In outdoor experiments, the composite fabric lowers skin temperature by 2.0 °C under direct sunlight during the day and by 3.8 °C at night relative to bare skin. The composite fabric features a directional perspiration function and an impressive sweat evaporation rate of 1.67 g·h⁻¹, which can efficiently transport sweat and heat to the fiber membrane surface to keep the skin dry and cool. This work should advance human thermal management strategies for high-temperature outdoor environments.
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- Nano Research
Advances in CO2 electroreduction to ethylene over Cu-based catalysts in membrane electrode assembly
Tsinghua University PressThe electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) serves as an effective approach to convert CO2 into high-value chemicals and facilitate carbon cycling. Among various products, ethylene (C2H4), a crucial industrial feedstock, demonstrates substantial market demand and economic significance. Copper (Cu)-based catalysts exhibit remarkable advantages in CO2RR to C2H4 conversion due to their unique electronic structure and optimal *CO adsorption capacity.
Concurrently, the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) design featuring an electrolyte-free cathode effectively addresses mass transfer limitations, minimizes ohmic losses, and enhances interfacial efficiency, thereby significantly boosting current density and product selectivity. The integration of Cu-based catalysts with MEA technology thus emerges as a highly promising solution for industrial-scale CO2RR to C2H4 production.- Journal
- Nano Research
New genetic pathway unlocks seedless pear production
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceSeedless fruit production, known as parthenocarpy, offers major commercial advantages by improving eating quality, reducing labor costs, and stabilizing yields under poor pollination conditions.
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- Horticulture Research
Breaking the heart’s barrier to solve drug-resistant TB
University of the Witwatersrand- Journal
- Molecules
Nanocarrier-mediated cancer therapy: New advances in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy
Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.A new review in Chinese Medical Journal details progress in nanocarrier-based cancer therapy. It analyzes polymeric, lipidic, and other nanoplatforms, their roles in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and addresses translation challenges like scalability and biosafety.
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- Chinese Medical Journal
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research
Cai Songhua's team at Shenzhen Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences: Targeting SPP1 in macrophages as an effective strategy to enhance radiotherapy sensitivity in lung cancer
ResearchRecently, research teams led by Professor Cai Songhua from the Shenzhen Branch of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Professor Mao Wenjun from Wuxi People's Hospital, and Professor Tang Bufu from Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University have focused on the immune microenvironment and lung cancer radiotherapy. They demonstrated a combined therapeutic approach targeting SPP1+ macrophages to enhance radiotherapy sensitivity, with the findings published under the title“ SPP1+ TAM: CD8+ T cell crosstalk associates with blocking radiotherapy efficacy in lung cancer” on Research.
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- Research
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China, Shenzhen Science and Technology Program, Shenzhen High-level Hospital Construction Fund; the Shenzhen Key Medical Discipline Construction Fund, Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen, Shenzhen Clinical Research Center for Cancer, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital and Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen
Gold nanoclusters provide new modifiable materials for nanoelectronics
University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto- Journal
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
Chinese experts establish new national standard for imaging assessment of pancreatic cancer resectability
Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.A new Chinese expert consensus provides critical guidance for using medical imaging to determine whether pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) can be surgically removed. The consensus, developed by the Group of Abdomen of the Chinese Society of Radiology, emphasizes a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach and outlines specific imaging techniques for accurate staging. Key recommendations establish contrast-enhanced CT as the primary tool for assessing local tumor spread, while MRI is prioritized for detecting elusive liver metastases. The guidelines also address the limitations of current imaging in evaluating treatment response and highlight the role of diagnostic laparoscopy. This standardized framework aims to improve preoperative planning, personalize treatment strategies, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes across China.
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- Journal of Pancreatology
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- Clinical Research Special Specialty Improvement Project of the Central High-level Hospital of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, National Natural Science Foundation project, National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Program, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (CIFMS)