We investigate the underlying mechanism of capillary force balance at the contact line. In particular, we offer a novel approach to describe and quantify the capillary force on the liquid in coexistence with its vapor...
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We investigate the underlying mechanism of capillary force balance at the contact line. In particular, we offer a novel approach to describe and quantify the capillary force on the liquid in coexistence with its vapor phase, which is crucial in wetting and spreading dynamics. Its relation with the interface tension is elucidated. The proposed model is verified by our molecular dynamics simulations over a wide contact angle range. Differences in capillary forces are observed in evaporating droplets on homogeneous and decorated surfaces. Our findings not only provide a theoretical insight into capillary forces at the contact line, but also validate Young’s equation based on a mechanical interpretation.
We present a methodology to construct efficient high-order in time accurate numerical schemes for a class of gradient flows with appropriate Lipschitz continuous nonlinearity. There are several ingredients to the stra...
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The safety and reliability of Pressure Water reactors (PWRs) is closely related to the performances of zirconium (Zr) alloy as fuel rod cladding material. Zr-Sn-Nb-Fe series alloys are one of the important directions ...
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Developing chemically recyclable polymers using CO 2 and sustainable co-feedstocks is an important strategy for achieving carbon-neutral production of new polymers and mitigating plastic pollution. Herein, a series of...
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Developing chemically recyclable polymers using CO 2 and sustainable co-feedstocks is an important strategy for achieving carbon-neutral production of new polymers and mitigating plastic pollution. Herein, a series of six-membered cyclic carbonate monomers with different alkyl α -substituents were synthesized using CO 2 and bioderived 1,3-alkanediol as raw materials at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The organocatalytic ring-opening polymerization was systematically studied using a range of common and readily available organocatalysts. Phosphazene base ( t -BuP 2 ) was identified as the most effective catalyst, offering excellent control over the entire polymerization. The regioselectivity of the synthesized polycarbonates, ranged from 0.74 to 0.99, with the highest value achieved when the side group was isopropyl (highest steric hindrance). Notably, the α -substituent in the monomers reduced the ring strains, allowing the resulting polycarbonates to be fully recycled to the monomers without decarboxylation. The recycling process effectively traps CO 2 in a closed loop between monomers and polymers, preventing its release into the atmosphere. The alkyl side groups enhanced the hydrophobicity of the polycarbonates, thereby reducing the likelihood of CO 2 release through hydrolysis during their lifecycle, achieving a robust CO 2 closed-loop fixation. The utility of CO 2 -based aliphatic polycarbonates as adhesives and the ability of copolymerization with l -lactide were explored.
In 4 Sn 3 O 12 acts as a secondary phase influencing the performance of indium tin oxide (ITO) and is a promising candidate for transparent conductive materials. This study successfully synthesized In 4 Sn 3 O 12 via ...
In 4 Sn 3 O 12 acts as a secondary phase influencing the performance of indium tin oxide (ITO) and is a promising candidate for transparent conductive materials. This study successfully synthesized In 4 Sn 3 O 12 via liquid-phase co-precipitation and calcination, comparing it with the conventional solid-state method. The influence of different initial raw materials on their crystal structure, microstructure, oxidation states, and thermal properties was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC). The In 4 Sn 3 O 12 obtained via liquid-phase co-precipitation and calcination exhibits a morphology and particle size comparable to that of the solid-state method but features a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies . This study is the first to confirm that the formation of In 4 Sn 3 O 12 is an endothermic process (+57.11 kJ/mol) through calorimetric measurements, aligning with theoretical predictions (+55.95 kJ/mol). Thermal management analysis identified 1380°C as the optimal temperature for pure In 4 Sn 3 O 12 synthesis. This study provides essential thermodynamic data for further exploration of its formation and offers new insights into the preparation of In 4 Sn 3 O 12 for application as a transparent conductive material.
Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) protein inhibitors are a promising class of therapeutics, but research on molecules that effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains limited, which is ...
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Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) protein inhibitors are a promising class of therapeutics, but research on molecules that effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains limited, which is crucial for treating central nervous system (CNS) malignancies. Although molecular generation models have recently advanced drug discovery, they often overlook the complexity of biological and chemical factors, leaving room for improvement. In this study, we present a structure-constrained molecular generation workflow designed to optimize lead compounds for both drug efficacy and drug absorption properties. Our approach utilizes a variational autoencoder (VAE) generative model integrated with reinforcement learning for multi-objective optimization. This method specifically aims to enhance BBB permeability while maintaining high-affinity substructures of KRAS inhibitors. To support this, we incorporate a specialized KRAS BBB predictor based on active learning and an affinity predictor employing comparative learning models. Additionally, we introduce two novel metrics, the knowledge-integrated reproduction score (KIRS) and the composite diversity score (CDS), to assess structural performance and biological relevance. Retrospective validation with KRAS inhibitors, AMG510 and MRTX849, demonstrates the framework’s effectiveness in optimizing BBB permeability and highlights its potential for real-world drug development applications. This study provides a robust framework for accelerating the structural enhancement of lead compounds, advancing the drug development process across diverse targets.
In 2019 a "Scientific Research & Demonstration Platform" was deployed near island and reefs in South China Sea by a joint research group of 7 institutes and universities in China. It is a simplified smal...
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Recovering plutonium from high-acidity spent fuel solutions is a great challenge, but it is critical to the sustainable development of nuclear energy. In this study, we develop a strongly basic anion-exchange resin, S...
Recovering plutonium from high-acidity spent fuel solutions is a great challenge, but it is critical to the sustainable development of nuclear energy. In this study, we develop a strongly basic anion-exchange resin, SiPyR-N4, by polymerizing 4-vinylpyridine onto porous silica followed by methylation with dimethyl sulfate. Employing Th(IV) as a low-radioactive surrogate for Pu(IV), the SiPyR-N4 exhibits rapid Th(IV) uptake kinetics, reaching equilibrium within 10 min, while showing negligible adsorption toward competing cations commonly present in spent fuel. Adsorption isotherm and kinetic analyses confirm monolayer chemisorption behavior for Th(IV) on SiPyR-N4. Notably, actual Pu(IV) adsorption tests indicate that the adsorption behavior of SiPyR-N4 on Pu(IV) is similar to that of Th(IV), but with a larger distribution coefficient (193.7 mL/g) and adsorption capacity (36.7 mg/g) for Pu(IV). Mechanistic studies reveal that under high HNO 3 media, Th(IV) and Pu(IV) form anionic nitrate complexes, which are selectively captured by the SiPyR-N4 quaternary ammonium groups via electrostatic interactions. This work provides an effective strategy for Pu(IV) recovery from spent fuel solution and advances the development of nuclear fuel recycling technology.
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