Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor deficits,dopaminergic neuron loss,and brain accumulation ofα-synuclein aggregates called Lewy bodies.Dysfunction in protein degra...Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor deficits,dopaminergic neuron loss,and brain accumulation ofα-synuclein aggregates called Lewy bodies.Dysfunction in protein degradation pathways,such as autophagy,has been demonstrated in neurons as a critical mechanism for eliminating protein aggregates in Parkinson’s disease.However,it is less well understood how protein aggregates are eliminated in glia,the other cell type in the brain.In the present study,we show that autophagy-related gene 9(Atg9),the only transmembrane protein in the autophagy machinery,is highly expressed in Drosophila glia from adult brain.Results from immunostaining and live cell imaging analysis reveal that a portion of Atg9 localizes to the trans-Golgi network,autophagosomes,and lysosomes in glia.Atg9 is persistently in contact with these organelles.Lacking glial atg9 reduces the number of omegasomes and autophagosomes,and impairs autophagic substrate degradation.This suggests that glial Atg9 participates in the early steps of autophagy,and hence the control of autophagic degradation.Importantly,loss of glial atg9 induces parkinsonian symptoms in Drosophila including progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons,locomotion deficits,and glial activation.Our findings identify a functional role of Atg9 in glial autophagy and establish a potential link between glial autophagy and Parkinson’s disease.These results may provide new insights on the underlying mechanism of Parkinson’s disease.展开更多
The electron-impact single ionization cross section for W8+ion has been calculated using flexible atomic code,employing the level-to-level distorted-wave approximation.This calculations takes into account contribution...The electron-impact single ionization cross section for W8+ion has been calculated using flexible atomic code,employing the level-to-level distorted-wave approximation.This calculations takes into account contributions form both direct ionization(DI)and excitation autoionization(EA).However,the theoretical predictions,based solely on the ground state,tends to underestimate the experimental values.This discrepancy can be mitigated by incorporation contributions from excited states.We extended the theoretical analysis,including the contributions from the long-lived metastable states with lifetimes exceeding 1.5×10-5 s.We employed two statistical models to predict the fraction of ground state ions in the parent ion beam.Assuming a 79%fraction of parent ions in ground configuration,the experiment measurements align with the predictions.Furthermore we derived the theoretical cross-section for the ground state as correlated plasma rate coefficients,and compared it with existing data.Despite the uncertainty in our calculations,our results are still acceptable.展开更多
Transition metal oxides are regarded as promising candidates of anode for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity and low cost,but are restricted by their low conductivit...Transition metal oxides are regarded as promising candidates of anode for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity and low cost,but are restricted by their low conductivity and large volume expansion during Li^(+)intercalation.Herein,we designed and constructed a structurally integrated 3D carbon tube(3D-CT)grid film with Mn_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles(Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)filled in the inner cavity of CTs(denoted as Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs/CNTs@3D-CT)as high-performance free-standing anode for LIBs.The Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs/CNTs@3D-CT grid with Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs filled in the inner cavity of 3D-CT not only afford sufficient space to overcome the damage caused by the volume expansion of Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs during charge and discharge processes,but also achieves highly efficient channels for the fast transport of both electrons and Li+during cycling,thus offering outstanding electrochemical performance(865 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)after 300 cycles)and excellent rate capability(418 mAh g^(-1)at 4 A g^(-1))based on the total mass of electrode.The unique 3D-CT framework structure would open up a new route to the highly stable,high-capacity,and excellent cycle and high-rate performance free-standing electrodes for highperformance Li-ion storage.展开更多
We measured organic carbon input and content of soil in two wetland areas of Chongming Dongtan （Yangtze River Estuary） to evaluate variability in organic carbon accumulation capability in different wetland soils. Ob...We measured organic carbon input and content of soil in two wetland areas of Chongming Dongtan （Yangtze River Estuary） to evaluate variability in organic carbon accumulation capability in different wetland soils. Observed differences were investigated based on the microbial activity and environmental factors of the soil at the two sites. Results showed that the organic carbon content of wetland soil vegetated with Phragmites australis （site A） was markedly lower than that with P. australis and Spartina alterniflora （site B）. Sites differences were due to higher microbial activity at site A, which led to higher soil respiration intensity and greater carbon outputs. This indicated that the capability of organic carbon accumulation of the site B soils was greater than at site A. In addition, petroleum pollution and soil salinity were different in the two wetland soils. After bio-remediation, the soil petroleum pollution at site B was reduced to a similar level of site A. However, the culturable microbial biomass and enzyme activity in the remediated soils were also lower than at site A. These results indicated that greater petroleum pollution at site B did not markedly inhibit soil microbial activity. Therefore, differences in vegetation type and soil salinity were the primary factors responsible for the variation in microbial activity, organic carbon output and organic carbon accumulation capability between site A and site B.展开更多
The universality of improved CO2 fixing upon the addition of mixed electron donors（MEDs）composed of Na2 S,NO2-,and S2O32-to non-photosynthetic microbial communities（NPMCs）obtained from 12 locations in four oceans ...The universality of improved CO2 fixing upon the addition of mixed electron donors（MEDs）composed of Na2 S,NO2-,and S2O32-to non-photosynthetic microbial communities（NPMCs）obtained from 12 locations in four oceans of the world was validated. The CO2 fixing efficiencies of NPMCs were universally enhanced by MED compared with those obtained using H2 alone as electron donor,with average increase of about 276%. An increase in microbial inoculation concentration could increase the net amount of CO2 fixing to853.34 mg/L in the presence of MED. NO2-and S2O32-may play the roles of both electron acceptor and electron donor under aerobic conditions,which may improve the energy utilization efficiency of NPMC and enhance the CO2 fixation efficiency. The sequence determination of 16 S ribosomal deoxyribonucleic acid（rDNA） from 150 bacteria of NPMC showed that more than 50% of the bacteria were symbiotic and there were many heterotrophic bacteria such as Vibrio natriegens. These results indicate that NPMC acts as a symbiotic CO2 fixing system. The interaction between autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria may be a crucial factor supporting ladder utilization and recycling of energy/carbon source.展开更多
二氧化锡(SnO_(2))具有高的理论比容量,有望作为下一代锂离子电池负极材料.然而,Sn向SnO_(2)的不可逆转化以及充放电过程中巨大的体积变化限制了其实际的应用.本文基于三维互连多孔氧化铝模板,设计合成了一种由内腔同时填充NiO和SnO_(2...二氧化锡(SnO_(2))具有高的理论比容量,有望作为下一代锂离子电池负极材料.然而,Sn向SnO_(2)的不可逆转化以及充放电过程中巨大的体积变化限制了其实际的应用.本文基于三维互连多孔氧化铝模板,设计合成了一种由内腔同时填充NiO和SnO_(2)纳米颗粒的碳管基元相互连接组成的三维碳管网格膜,可以直接作为自支撑的高性能锂离子电池负极.该复合框架利用了NiO和SnO_(2)纳米颗粒的协同作用,不仅能够促进Sn向SnO_(2)的可逆转变,提高首次库伦效率,而且还可以缓释充放电过程中SnO_(2)剧烈的体积变化.此外,相互连接的三维碳管框架可以负载大量NiO和SnO_(2)纳米颗粒,缩短Li+的扩散距离,并作为快速的电子传输通道.因此,这种独特的结构赋予了该电极超高的储锂容量和倍率性能在1 A g^(-1)循环200次后,比容量达到928.5 mA h g^(-1),并且在4 A g^(-1)的高电流密度下仍然具有633.5 mA h g^(-1)的比容量.总之,这种独特的一体化结构在锂离子电池等储能领域具有广阔的应用前景.展开更多
The rational design of electrodes is the key to achieving ultrahigh-power performance in electrochemical energy storage devices.Recently,we have constructed well-organized and integrated three-dimensional(3D)carbon tu...The rational design of electrodes is the key to achieving ultrahigh-power performance in electrochemical energy storage devices.Recently,we have constructed well-organized and integrated three-dimensional(3D)carbon tube(CT)grids(3D-CTGs)using a 3D porous anodic aluminum oxide template-assisted method as electrodes of electrical double-layer capacitors(EDLCs),showing excellent frequency response performance.The unique design warrants fast ion migration channels,excellent electronic conductivity,and good structural stability.This study achieved one of the highest carbon-based ultrahigh-power EDLCs with the 3D-CTG electrodes,resulting in ultrahigh power of 437 and 1708 W·cm−3 with aqueous and organic electrolytes,respectively.Capacitors constructed with these electrodes would have important application prospects in the ultrahigh-power output.The rational design and fabrication of the 3D-CTGs electrodes have demonstrated their capability to build capacitors with ultrahighpower performance and open up new possibilities for applications requiring high-power output.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.31871039 and 32170962(to MSH).
文摘Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor deficits,dopaminergic neuron loss,and brain accumulation ofα-synuclein aggregates called Lewy bodies.Dysfunction in protein degradation pathways,such as autophagy,has been demonstrated in neurons as a critical mechanism for eliminating protein aggregates in Parkinson’s disease.However,it is less well understood how protein aggregates are eliminated in glia,the other cell type in the brain.In the present study,we show that autophagy-related gene 9(Atg9),the only transmembrane protein in the autophagy machinery,is highly expressed in Drosophila glia from adult brain.Results from immunostaining and live cell imaging analysis reveal that a portion of Atg9 localizes to the trans-Golgi network,autophagosomes,and lysosomes in glia.Atg9 is persistently in contact with these organelles.Lacking glial atg9 reduces the number of omegasomes and autophagosomes,and impairs autophagic substrate degradation.This suggests that glial Atg9 participates in the early steps of autophagy,and hence the control of autophagic degradation.Importantly,loss of glial atg9 induces parkinsonian symptoms in Drosophila including progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons,locomotion deficits,and glial activation.Our findings identify a functional role of Atg9 in glial autophagy and establish a potential link between glial autophagy and Parkinson’s disease.These results may provide new insights on the underlying mechanism of Parkinson’s disease.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12364034)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1602501)the Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province,China(Grant No.23YFFA0074).
文摘The electron-impact single ionization cross section for W8+ion has been calculated using flexible atomic code,employing the level-to-level distorted-wave approximation.This calculations takes into account contributions form both direct ionization(DI)and excitation autoionization(EA).However,the theoretical predictions,based solely on the ground state,tends to underestimate the experimental values.This discrepancy can be mitigated by incorporation contributions from excited states.We extended the theoretical analysis,including the contributions from the long-lived metastable states with lifetimes exceeding 1.5×10-5 s.We employed two statistical models to predict the fraction of ground state ions in the parent ion beam.Assuming a 79%fraction of parent ions in ground configuration,the experiment measurements align with the predictions.Furthermore we derived the theoretical cross-section for the ground state as correlated plasma rate coefficients,and compared it with existing data.Despite the uncertainty in our calculations,our results are still acceptable.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(91963202 and 52072372)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences(CAS,Grant,QYZDJ-SSW-SLH046)the CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research Teams,and the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences Director’s Fund(YZJ ZX202018)
文摘Transition metal oxides are regarded as promising candidates of anode for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical capacity and low cost,but are restricted by their low conductivity and large volume expansion during Li^(+)intercalation.Herein,we designed and constructed a structurally integrated 3D carbon tube(3D-CT)grid film with Mn_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles(Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs)filled in the inner cavity of CTs(denoted as Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs/CNTs@3D-CT)as high-performance free-standing anode for LIBs.The Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs/CNTs@3D-CT grid with Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs filled in the inner cavity of 3D-CT not only afford sufficient space to overcome the damage caused by the volume expansion of Mn_(3)O_(4)-NPs during charge and discharge processes,but also achieves highly efficient channels for the fast transport of both electrons and Li+during cycling,thus offering outstanding electrochemical performance(865 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)after 300 cycles)and excellent rate capability(418 mAh g^(-1)at 4 A g^(-1))based on the total mass of electrode.The unique 3D-CT framework structure would open up a new route to the highly stable,high-capacity,and excellent cycle and high-rate performance free-standing electrodes for highperformance Li-ion storage.
基金supported by the National Key Scientific and Technological Project (No.2006BAC01A14)the Shanghai Key Scientific and Technological Project (No.06DZ12302)
文摘We measured organic carbon input and content of soil in two wetland areas of Chongming Dongtan （Yangtze River Estuary） to evaluate variability in organic carbon accumulation capability in different wetland soils. Observed differences were investigated based on the microbial activity and environmental factors of the soil at the two sites. Results showed that the organic carbon content of wetland soil vegetated with Phragmites australis （site A） was markedly lower than that with P. australis and Spartina alterniflora （site B）. Sites differences were due to higher microbial activity at site A, which led to higher soil respiration intensity and greater carbon outputs. This indicated that the capability of organic carbon accumulation of the site B soils was greater than at site A. In addition, petroleum pollution and soil salinity were different in the two wetland soils. After bio-remediation, the soil petroleum pollution at site B was reduced to a similar level of site A. However, the culturable microbial biomass and enzyme activity in the remediated soils were also lower than at site A. These results indicated that greater petroleum pollution at site B did not markedly inhibit soil microbial activity. Therefore, differences in vegetation type and soil salinity were the primary factors responsible for the variation in microbial activity, organic carbon output and organic carbon accumulation capability between site A and site B.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21177093,21307093)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No.2012AA050101)+3 种基金the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No.20130072110025)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Nos.2013M531220,121656)the State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse Foundation (No.PCRRY12002)the Collaborative Innovation Center for Regional Environmental Quality
文摘The universality of improved CO2 fixing upon the addition of mixed electron donors（MEDs）composed of Na2 S,NO2-,and S2O32-to non-photosynthetic microbial communities（NPMCs）obtained from 12 locations in four oceans of the world was validated. The CO2 fixing efficiencies of NPMCs were universally enhanced by MED compared with those obtained using H2 alone as electron donor,with average increase of about 276%. An increase in microbial inoculation concentration could increase the net amount of CO2 fixing to853.34 mg/L in the presence of MED. NO2-and S2O32-may play the roles of both electron acceptor and electron donor under aerobic conditions,which may improve the energy utilization efficiency of NPMC and enhance the CO2 fixation efficiency. The sequence determination of 16 S ribosomal deoxyribonucleic acid（rDNA） from 150 bacteria of NPMC showed that more than 50% of the bacteria were symbiotic and there were many heterotrophic bacteria such as Vibrio natriegens. These results indicate that NPMC acts as a symbiotic CO2 fixing system. The interaction between autotrophic and heterotrophic bacteria may be a crucial factor supporting ladder utilization and recycling of energy/carbon source.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (91963202 and 52072372)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences (CAS, QYZDJ-SSW-SLH046)+1 种基金the CAS/SAFEA International Partnership Program for Creative Research TeamsHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences Director’s Fund (YZJJZX202018)。
文摘二氧化锡(SnO_(2))具有高的理论比容量,有望作为下一代锂离子电池负极材料.然而,Sn向SnO_(2)的不可逆转化以及充放电过程中巨大的体积变化限制了其实际的应用.本文基于三维互连多孔氧化铝模板,设计合成了一种由内腔同时填充NiO和SnO_(2)纳米颗粒的碳管基元相互连接组成的三维碳管网格膜,可以直接作为自支撑的高性能锂离子电池负极.该复合框架利用了NiO和SnO_(2)纳米颗粒的协同作用,不仅能够促进Sn向SnO_(2)的可逆转变,提高首次库伦效率,而且还可以缓释充放电过程中SnO_(2)剧烈的体积变化.此外,相互连接的三维碳管框架可以负载大量NiO和SnO_(2)纳米颗粒,缩短Li+的扩散距离,并作为快速的电子传输通道.因此,这种独特的结构赋予了该电极超高的储锂容量和倍率性能在1 A g^(-1)循环200次后,比容量达到928.5 mA h g^(-1),并且在4 A g^(-1)的高电流密度下仍然具有633.5 mA h g^(-1)的比容量.总之,这种独特的一体化结构在锂离子电池等储能领域具有广阔的应用前景.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.91963202,52072372,and 52232007).
文摘The rational design of electrodes is the key to achieving ultrahigh-power performance in electrochemical energy storage devices.Recently,we have constructed well-organized and integrated three-dimensional(3D)carbon tube(CT)grids(3D-CTGs)using a 3D porous anodic aluminum oxide template-assisted method as electrodes of electrical double-layer capacitors(EDLCs),showing excellent frequency response performance.The unique design warrants fast ion migration channels,excellent electronic conductivity,and good structural stability.This study achieved one of the highest carbon-based ultrahigh-power EDLCs with the 3D-CTG electrodes,resulting in ultrahigh power of 437 and 1708 W·cm−3 with aqueous and organic electrolytes,respectively.Capacitors constructed with these electrodes would have important application prospects in the ultrahigh-power output.The rational design and fabrication of the 3D-CTGs electrodes have demonstrated their capability to build capacitors with ultrahighpower performance and open up new possibilities for applications requiring high-power output.
