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- Tang, Hu, et al.
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Boron-Rich Molybdenum Boride with Unusual Short-Range Vacancy Ordering, Anisotropic Hardness, and Superconductivity
- 2020
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Ingår i: Chemistry of Materials. - : AMER CHEMICAL SOC. - 0897-4756 .- 1520-5002. ; 32:1, s. 459-467
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Determination of the structures of materials involving more light elements such as boron-rich compounds is challenging and technically important in understanding their varied compositions and superior functionalities. Here we resolve the long-standing uncertainties in structure and composition about the highest boride (termed MoB4, Mo1-xB3, or MoB3) through the rapid formation of large sized boron-rich molybdenum boride under pressure. Using high-quality single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy, we reveal that boron-rich molybdenum boride with a composition of Mo0.757B3 exhibits P6(3)/mmc symmetry with a partial occupancy of 0.514 in 211 Mo sites (Mol), and direct observations reveal the short-range ordering of cation vacancies in (010) crystal planes. Large anisotropic Young's moduli and Vickers hardness are seen for Mo0.757B3, which may be attributed by its two-dimensional boron distributions. Mo0.757B3 is also found to be superconducting with a transition temperature (T-c) of 2.4 K, which was confirmed by measurements of resistivity and magnetic susceptibility. Theoretical calculations suggest that the partial occupancy of Mo atoms plays a crucial role in the emergence of superconductivity.
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- Zhang, Xinyu, et al.
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Pressure-induced zigzag phosphorus chain and superconductivity in boron monophosphide
- 2015
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Ingår i: Scientific Reports. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2045-2322. ; 5
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We report on the prediction of the zinc-blende structure BP into a novel C2/m phase from 113 to 208 GPa which possesses zigzag phosphorus chain structure, followed by another P4(2)/mnm structure above 208 GPa above using the particle-swarm search method. Strong electron-phonon coupling lambda in compressed BP is found, in particular for C2/m phase with the zigzag phosphorus chain, which has the highest lambda (0.56-0.61) value among them, leading to its high superconducting critical temperature T-c (9.4 K-11.5 K), which is comparable with the 4.5 Kto 13 Kvalue of black phosphorus phase I (orthorhombic, Cmca). This is the first system in the boron phosphides which shows superconductivity from the present theoretical calculations. Our results show that pressure-induced zigzag phosphorus chain in BP exhibit higher superconducting temperature T-C, opening a new route to search and design new superconductor materials with zigzag phosphorus chains.
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- Bessa, Agustina, et al.
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Is there a role for physical activity interventions in the treatment pathway of bladder cancer? A scoping review of the literature
- 2021
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Ingår i: BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. - : BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. - 2055-7647 .- 2398-9459. ; 7:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: Physical activity (PA) interventions have been introduced in patients with cancer as they may contribute to better treatment outcomes and quality of life (QoL). However, little is known about the impact of PA on patients with bladder cancer (BC). This scoping review aimed to explore efficacy and feasibility of existing PA interventions in the BC care pathway.Methods and analysis: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Scoping Review guidelines and the Levac methodology framework were used; electronic databases were searched. Two independent reviewers screened all titles, abstracts and full-text publications for inclusion. The feasibility of integrating a PA intervention in the BC treatment pathway was discussed in a consultation phase with healthcare professionals and patient and public representatives.Results: A total of 675 records were identified through database searching of which 14 studies were included in our scoping review. An additional 17 clinical trials were identified of which 12 were included for which no results have been published yet. The included studies looked at the feasibility of a PA intervention programme, the associations between PA, obesity and BC, but also the determinants of PA engagement for BC patients and the assessment of QoL.Conclusion: This scoping review highlights that despite the general recognition on the role of PA in the BC treatment pathway, there is a gap regarding the understanding of the impact of PA interventions in BC care pathways as well as the limited understanding of factors underlying possible benefits of PA. No clear conclusions could be made regarding structure and processes of PA interventions that may lead to better outcomes. Further PA studies for patients with BC are needed to understand how to incorporate exercise guidelines recommendations.
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- Li, Cong, et al.
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Network pharmacological mechanism of Cinobufotalin against glioma
- 2021
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Ingår i: NANOMEDICINE AND NEUROPROTECTION IN BRAIN DISEASES. - : ELSEVIER ACADEMIC PRESS INC. - 9780323901628 ; , s. 119-137
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: Cinobufotalin was extracted from the skin of Chinese giant salamander or black sable with good clinical effect against tumor. This study aims to explore the mechanism of Cinobufotalin components and predict the target of action of Cinobufotalin on glioma. Methods: The active components of Cinobufotalin were screened by the Chinese medicine pharmacology database and analysis platform (TCMSP), PubChem database, etc. The potential molecular components and targets were identified and enrichment analysis was conducted through the construction of related networks and analysis of their characteristics. Relevant targets of glioma were searched through TTD, DRUGBANK, and other databases, and the intersection was found and the key targets were found too. Results: A total of 21 active components and 184 target genes of Cinobufotalin were found. According to the enrichment analysis results, the pharmacological mechanism of Cinobufotalin mainly includes inhibition of the cell cycle, promotion of cell apoptosis, and regulation of immunity. On this basis, RAC1, FOS, and NOS3 can be preliminarily predicted as potential targets of Cinobufotalin in the treatment of glioma. Conclusions: The screening of active ingredients and target prediction based on network pharmacology can provide a new research idea for the multi-target treatment of glioma with Cinobufotalin.
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- Ren, Hanyu, et al.
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Untangling the effects of climate variation and human interference on grassland dynamics in North China
- 2024
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Ingår i: Land Degradation and Development. - 1085-3278 .- 1099-145X. ; 35:1, s. 467-483
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Climatic and anthropogenic disturbances play pivotal roles in shaping the dynamics of grassland. Quantifying their impacts on grassland variation is essential to ensure sustainable grassland management. In this study, we employed the Thornthwaite Memorial and Carnegie-Ames-Stanford-approach (CASA) models to investigate the spatiotemporal effects of these two variables on grassland variation in northern China from 2000 to 2016, using the net primary productivity (NPP) as a measure. Our findings reveal that approximately 25.92% of the grassland in northern China experienced degradation, while restored grasslands occupied 45% of the total grassland area. The average grassland actual NPP (ANPP) and human-induced NPP decreased at rates of -0.60 and -5.62 gC m-2 a-1, respectively. Conversely, potential NPP exhibited an upward trend with an average increase of 2.27 gC m-2 a-1. Furthermore, grassland ANPP showed a projected increase in most parts of northern China. Climate change emerged as the primary driver for grassland restoration in Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Inner Mongolia, leading to an increase of 21582.79 Gg C in grassland NPP. In contrast, human activities were the dominant catalysts for grassland degradation, resulting in a reduction of 51932.3 Gg C in grassland NPP. Human-induced grassland degradation was ubiquitous in northwest and northeast China. With the exception of slope grassland, climate change primarily influenced the restoration of most grassland types, while human activities were the primary cause of degradation. Our analysis indicated a strong correlation between temperature and grassland degradation, while precipitation played a pivotal role in grassland restoration in northern China. Human interference demonstrated both positive and negative impacts on grassland changes. In conclusion, the increase in precipitation and the implementation of ecological restoration plans have effectively promoted the restoration of grasslands in northern China.
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