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Room-temperature and carbon-negative production of biodiesel via synergy of geminal-atom and photothermal catalysis
Catalytic biodiesel production with bases can be achieved under relatively mild conditions. However, the basicity of solid alkali catalysts originates usually from electron-rich atoms such as oxygen and nitrog...
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Open AccessMitigating urban heat island through neighboring rural land cover
Globally, the deteriorating Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect poses a significant threat to human health and undermines ecosystem stability. UHI mitigation strategies have been investigated and utilized extensive...
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Open AccessHigh levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol may increase the risk of diabetic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes
Studies have indicated that low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) level is an important risk factor for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, whether higher ...
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Open AccessAssembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial and chloroplast genome of Cyperus stoloniferus (Cyperaceae), a coastal plant possessing saline-alkali tolerance
Cyperus stoloniferus is an important species in coastal ecosystems and possesses economic and ecological value. To elucidate the structural characteristics, variation, and evolution of the organelle genome of C. ...
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Combination of monensin and erlotinib synergistically inhibited the growth and cancer stem cell properties of triple-negative breast cancer by simultaneously inhibiting EGFR and PI3K signaling pathways
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are recognized as a highly challenging subset of cells, renowned for their heightened propensity for relapse and unfavorable prognosis. Monensin...
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Highly active organocatalyst from a trivalent phosphazenium salt for ring-opening copolymerization of epoxides and cyclic anhydrides enhanced by hydrogen bonding interactions
It is highly desirable to develop simple organocatalysts for the controlled ring-opening alternating copolymerization (ROAC) of epoxides and cyclic anhydrides, leading to high molecular weight polyesters. Henc...
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Electrosynthesis of Titanium from High-Titanium Slag with Short-Process in Molten CaCl2
Titanium metal was successfully prepared from high-titanium slag via an electro-deoxidation process in molten CaCl2 melt in argon. The effects of sintering and electrolysis temperatures on the electro-deoxidation...
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JointMETRO: a 3D reconstruction model for human figures in works of art based on transformer
Sculptures and paintings are an important part of our cultural heritage, and 3D reconstruction of the human in them can help us better preserve and inherit this heritage. By creating 3D models of sculptures an...
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Open AccessInvestigation on the control of inclusions and tensile strength in Ce-treated P110-grade oil casing steel
This research added rare Earth elements Ce to the P110-grade oil casing steel to reveal their influence on the inclusions and tensile properties. The content of cerium in the steel varied from 0 to 452 ppm. Ba...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: High-power electrically pumped terahertz topological laser based on a surface metallic Dirac-vortex cavity
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Seasonal variations in microphysics of convective and stratiform precipitation over North China revealed by GPM dual-frequency precipitation radar
Utilizing a decade-long observation from the spaceborne dual-frequency precipitation radar, this study investigates the seasonal variations and microphysical characteristics of precipitation in North China. Th...
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Enhanced levoglucosan production by graphene oxide-catalyzed pyrolysis of biomass
Pyrolysis of modern biomass is a sustainable technique to produce chemicals, yet efficient and selective conversion remains challenging. We studied biomass pyrolysis catalyzed by graphene oxide for the product...
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Open AccessExosomes target HBV-host interactions to remodel the hepatic immune microenvironment
Chronic hepatitis B poses a significant global burden, modulating immune cells, leading to chronic inflammation and long-term damage. Due to its hepatotropism, the hepatitis B virus (HBV) cannot infect other c...
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Epitaxial growth of quantum dots on van der Waals surfaces
Zero-dimensional quantum dots (QDs), which have inherent quantum confinement effects and sharp discrete energy levels, are regarded as essential building blocks for quantum information devices. Current manufac...
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Conservation Strategies for Aquilaria sinensis: Insights from DNA Barcoding and ISSR Markers
The evergreen tree species Aquilaria sinensis holds significant economic importance due to its specific medicinal values and increasing market demand. However, the unrestricted illegal exploitation of its wild po...
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First-Principles Calculations of Formation Pathways for Ce2Si2O7 Oxide Particles at High Temperatures
Fine-sized oxide particles are often used to improve the mechanical properties and service life of materials. Particularly, rare earth-silicate particles have high deformability and promising applications in m...
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Open AccessStochastic Primal–Dual Hybrid Gradient Algorithm with Adaptive Step Sizes
In this work, we propose a new primal–dual algorithm with adaptive step sizes. The stochastic primal–dual hybrid gradient (SPDHG) algorithm with constant step sizes has become widely applied in large-scale con...
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Synchronization of the vibration system excited by four eccentric rotors with parallel and coplanar rotational axis
This paper focus on synchronization of four eccentric rotors (ERs) with parallel and coplanar rotational axis in a single mass vibration system, distinct from planar systems. Utilizing the average method of sm...
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Langasite-based SAW high-temperature vibration sensor with temperature decoupling
Monitoring high-temperature vibrations is critical in aerospace engineering, industrial manufacturing, and energy production, where harsh conditions necessitate robust vibration sensors for detecting anomalous...
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The Relationship Between Trust and Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis
An increasing number of studies emphasize that trust is most relevant to well-being. However, the results of this relationship remain inconclusive. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize the evidence on the ass...
