Zhengyang Zhang^#, Weixue Liu^#, Yinran Huang^*, Ping Li^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.6, pp. 1263-1274, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050755

Abstract Plant antifreeze proteins (AFPs) are special proteins that can protect plant cells from ice crystal damage in low-temperature environments, and they play a crucial role in the process of plants adapting to cold environments. Proteins with these characteristics have been found in fish living in cold regions, as well as many plants and insects. Although research on plant AFPs started relatively late, their application prospects are broad, leading to the attention of many researchers to the isolation, cloning, and genetic improvement of plant AFP genes. Studies have found that the distribution of AFPs in different species… More >

Yang Xiong^1,2, Jianxin Liu^1,2,*, Xianhao Yi², Bangyan Xiao², Dan Wu², Biao Wu², Chunyu Gao²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.7, pp. 1759-1780, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.048536

Abstract In the heterogeneous reservoirs, CO₂ flooding easily leads to CO₂ gas channeling, which can seriously affect sweeping efficiency and reduce oil recovery. After thoroughly investigating the advantages and shortcomings of various CO₂ plugging technologies, this paper focuses on the feasibility of improving conventional water-alternating gas (WAG) through CO₂-responsive gel materials. Based on the different chemical reaction mechanisms between the unique chemical structure and CO₂, changes in the material’s physical and chemical properties can respond to CO₂. The feasibility of utilizing these property changes for CO₂-responsive plugging is explored. Various CO₂-responsive gels and gel nanoparticles have been extensively researched in More >

LINGLI ZHANG^1,2,#, YAN LI^1,#, JINGXIN MAO^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.6, pp. 905-922, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.050396

Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a prevalent and challenging malignancy globally, characterized by its numerous causal factors and generally unfavorable prognosis. In the relentless pursuit of effective treatment modalities, natural products have emerged as a promising and relatively non-toxic alternative, garnering significant interest. The integration of natural products with contemporary medical research has yielded encouraging therapeutic outcomes in the management of HCC. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the causal factors underlying HCC, and the diverse treatment options available, and highlights the advancements made by natural products in anti-HCC research. Particularly, we provide an outline More >

Xin Yin^1,#, Shuai Wang^1,#, Chunguang Wang¹, Haichao Wang², Zheying Zong^1,3,*, Zeyu Ban¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.5, pp. 843-858, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.049114

Abstract This study employed the bibliometric software CiteSpace 6.1.R6 to analyze the correlation between thermal infrared, spectral remote sensing technology, and the estimation of economic forest water stress. It aimed to review the development and current status of this field, as well as to identify future research trends. A search was conducted on the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database using the keyword “water stress” for relevant studies from 2003 to 2023. The visual analysis function of CNKI was used to generate the distribution of annual publication volume, and CiteSpace 6.1.R6 was utilized to create network More >

Qi Lu^1,2, Longfei Jin², Cuiling Tong³, Feng Liu², Bei Huang², Dejian Zhang^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.4, pp. 661-679, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.049733

Abstract A Plant Biostimulant is any substance or microorganism applied to plants to enhance nutrition efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance, and/or crop quality traits, regardless of its nutrient content. The application of Plant biostimulants (PBs) in production can reduce the application of traditional pesticides and chemical fertilizers and improve the quality and yield of crops, which is conducive to the sustainable development of agriculture. An in-depth understanding of the mechanism and effect of various PBs is very important for how to apply PBs reasonably and effectively in the practice of crop production. This paper summarizes the main More >

SHUHUI WU^1,2,#, PING XU^3,#, XIANGBIN XU², SONG-BAI LIU^1,2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.11, pp. 2385-2395, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.029687

Abstract Nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) detection and quantification methods play vital roles in molecular biology. With the development of molecular biology, isothermal amplification of DNA/RNA, as a new molecular biology technology, can be amplified under isothermal condition, it has the advantages of high sensitivity, high specificity, and high efficiency, and has been applied in various fields of biotechnology, including disease diagnosis, pathogen detection, food hygiene and safety detection and so on. This paper introduces the progress of isothermal amplification technology, including rolling circle amplification (RCA), nucleic acid sequence-dependent amplification (NASBA), strand displacement amplification (SDA), loop-mediated More >

Junling Qiu^*, Huihui Sun, Shuya Wang

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.137, No.3, pp. 2077-2109, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.027353

Abstract As indispensable components of superconducting circuit-based quantum computers, Josephson junctions determine how well superconducting qubits perform. Reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) can be used to recreate Josephson junction’s atomic structure based on experimental data, and the impact of the structure on junctions’ properties can be investigated by combining different analysis techniques. In order to build a physical model of the atomic structure and then analyze the factors that affect its performance, this paper briefly reviews the development and evolution of the RMC algorithm. It also summarizes the modeling process and structural feature analysis of the Josephson More >

Zhiyuan Dai, Tian Li^*, Weihua Zhang, Jiye Zhang

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.137, No.2, pp. 1461-1489, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.028677

Abstract The aerodynamic optimization design of high-speed trains (HSTs) is crucial for energy conservation, environmental preservation, operational safety, and speeding up. This study aims to review the current state and progress of the aerodynamic multi-objective optimization of HSTs. First, the study explores the impact of train nose shape parameters on aerodynamic performance. The parameterization methods involved in the aerodynamic multiobjective optimization of HSTs are summarized and classified as shape-based and disturbance-based parameterization methods. Meanwhile, the advantages and limitations of each parameterization method, as well as the applicable scope, are briefly discussed. In addition, the NSGA-II algorithm,… More >

Zhenqing Shi¹, Guomin Sun¹, Jianyong Pang^2,*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.17, No.3, pp. 239-255, 2023, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2023.022816

Abstract Applying recycled concrete for engineered projects not only protects the ecological environment but also improves the utilization rate of waste concrete to satisfy sustainable development requirements. However, the mechanical properties of recycled concrete are not as good as those of ordinary concrete. To enhance the former’s performance and increase its popularity and application in engineering fields, notable advances have been made by using steel, synthetic, plant, and mineral fiber materials. These materials are added to recycled concrete to improve its mechanical properties. Studies have shown that (1) steel fibers have a distinct reinforcing effect and… More >

Ningxiang Lu, Jinwang Li^*, Yongkang Sun

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.18, pp. 1-15, 2022, DOI:10.5098/hmt.18.24

Abstract Heat pipe is a kind of high-efficiency heat transfer element which depends on the phase change of its internal working liquid. It has the characteristics of high heat conductivity and excellent average temperature performance. As the core component of heat pipe, capillary wicks play the role of transmitting working fluid and have a crucial impact on the heat transfer performance of heat pipe. In this paper, the research progress of capillary wicks in recent years is introduced from the aspects of structure, fabrication method, performance research, numerical analysis and so on. The current research results More >