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Measurements of 232Th(n,2n) 231Th reaction cross-sections in the neutron energy of 12–18.5 MeV
At the 3MV tandem accelerator of Sichuan University, monoenergetic neutrons were generated through the T(d,n)4He reaction by bombarding a Tritium–Titanium (T–Ti) target with a 2 MeV deuterium beam. The neutron ac...
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Increasing operational stability of journal bearing in hydraulic suspension micro-pump by herringbone grooved structure
The operational stability of radial journal bearings is the bottleneck that limits the reliability of hydraulic suspension micro-pump. Due to self-excited vibrations, the whirl amplitude of the plain journal b...
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Open AccessGeneral deep learning framework for emissivity engineering
Wavelength-selective thermal emitters (WS-TEs) have been frequently designed to achieve desired target emissivity spectra, as a typical emissivity engineering, for broad applications such as thermal camouflage...
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A novel hydrodynamic suspension micropump using centrifugal pressurization and the wedge effect
The micropump is the heart of microfluidics systems. However, for mechanical micropumps, bearing wear failure has been a major obstacle to performance and reliability. Hydrodynamic suspension, which can make t...
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Structure and morphology of M-A constituent in the CGHAZ of a quenched and tempered ultra-low-carbon steel
The structure of martensite–austenite (M-A) constituents in the coarse-grained heat-affected zone of an ultra-low-carbon quenched and tempered plate was studied via multiscale characterization. The study shows...
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Open AccessEnhancing antibacterial property of porous titanium surfaces with silver nanoparticles coatings via electron-beam evaporation
Antibacterial activity is one of the most vital characteristics for Titanium (Ti) dental implants. Coating antibacterial material onto Ti surfaces is an effective approach to enhance their intrinsic antibacter...
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Morphological Structures of Bamboo (Bambusa emeiensis) Shoot Shells and Trichomes and Functions in Response to Herbivory
Bamboo (Bambusa emeiensis) shoot, a nutritious food, easily attracts herbivores, including the bamboo weevil, Cyrtotrachelus buqueti. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that bamboo shoot shells (BSSs), the pro...
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Comparative genomic and secretomic characterisation of endophytic Bacillus velezensis LC1 producing bioethanol from bamboo lignocellulose
Bacillus is an excellent organic matter degrader, and it has exhibited various abilities required for lignocellulose degradation. Several B. velezensis strains encode lignocellulosases, however their ability to e...
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Transcriptome-wide identification, classification, and characterization of NAC family genes in Bamboo Bambusa emeiensis
The NAC (NAM-ATAF1/2-CUC) transcription factors (TFs) regulate numerous biological processes, such as growth, development, and stress responses. The yield and quality of Bambusa emeiensis, an economically importa...
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Open AccessTranslational derepression of Elavl4 isoforms at their alternative 5′ UTRs determines neuronal development
Neurodevelopment requires precise regulation of gene expression, including post-transcriptional regulatory events such as alternative splicing and mRNA translation. However, translational regulation of specifi...
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Measurement of the 238U(n,γ)239U reaction cross sections in the energy range of 2.0–5.0 MeV by using a neutron activation technique
The neutron capture cross-sections of 238U at the neutron energies of 4.38 ± 0.05 MeV, 3.02 ± 0.49 MeV and 2.04 ± 0.26 MeV have been measured using the activation method and off-line gamma-ray spectrometric techn...
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Open AccessGenome sequencing of gut symbiotic Bacillus velezensis LC1 for bioethanol production from bamboo shoots
Bamboo, a lignocellulosic feedstock, is considered as a potentially excellent raw material and evaluated for lignocellulose degradation and bioethanol production, with a focus on using physical and chemical pr...
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Transcriptome-based Discovery of AP2/ERF tRanscription Factors and Expression Profiles Under Herbivore Stress Conditions in Bamboo (Bambusa emeiensis)
Bambusa emeiensis is one of the most economically important bamboos, yet the yield and quality of this bamboo species continue to be challenged by insect herbivores. APETALA2/ethylene responsive factors (AP2/ERF)...
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Open AccessDegradation of bamboo lignocellulose by bamboo snout beetle Cyrtotrachelus buqueti in vivo and vitro: efficiency and mechanism
As an important biomass raw material, the lignocellulose in bamboo is of significant value in energy conversion. The conversion of bamboo lignocellulose into fermentable reducing sugar, i.e. the degradation of...
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Open AccessBamboo lignocellulose degradation by gut symbiotic microbiota of the bamboo snout beetle Cyrtotrachelus buqueti
Gut symbiotic microbiota plays a critical role in nutrient supply, digestion, and absorption. The bamboo snout beetle, Cyrtotrachelus buqueti, a common pest of several bamboo species, exhibits high lignocelluloly...
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Picea wilsonii transcription factor NAC2 enhanced plant tolerance to abiotic stress and participated in RFCP1-regulated flowering time
Picea wilsonii transcription factor PwNAC2 enhanced plant tolerance to salt and drought stress through multiple signaling pathway and interacted with PwRFCP1 to participate in flowering regulation.
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Open AccessDe novo transcriptome assembly of the bamboo snout beetle Cyrtotrachelus buqueti reveals ability to degrade lignocellulose of bamboo feedstock
The bamboo weevil Cyrtotrachelus buqueti, which is considered a pest species, damages bamboo shoots via its piercing–sucking mode of feeding. C. buqueti is well known for its ability to transform bamboo shoot bio...
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Online Testing Method and System for LED Reliability and Their Applications
Currently, reliability is still a challenging issue for LED products. The testing durations of accelerated life test (ALT) for LED products are still too long (IES LM-80 standard recommends at least 6000 h of ...
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Open AccessPrecise optical modeling of quantum dots for white light-emitting diodes
Quantum dots (QDs)-based white light-emitting diodes (QDs-WLEDs) have been attracting numerous attentions in lighting and flat panel display applications, by virtue of their high luminous efficacy and excellen...
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Reversible methylation of m6Am in the 5′ cap controls mRNA stability
Internal bases in mRNA can be subjected to modifications that influence the fate of mRNA in cells. One of the most prevalent modified bases is found at the 5′ end of mRNA, at the first encoded nucleotide adjac...
