Chongqing University

Disruptions of MICP Bonds between Spherical Cone Grains

Abstract Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) technology has garnered considerable interest in the area of sand stabilization. However, few studies have examined the influence of grain morphology on intergrain MICP bonds. In this study, we carry out grain-sc...

From Passive Barrier to Smart Response: The Evolution of Anti-Corrosion Fillers and Their Adaptive Protection Mechanisms

Abstract Smart responsive anticorrosion fillers have significantly advanced metal protection by enabling a shift from passive physical barriers to dynamic, adaptive defense systems. This review systematically elucidates the evolutionary trajectory from traditional passive barrier...

Public perception of food safety governance and its influencing factors and research trends

Food safety governance has become increasingly important in public health and social governance, yet improvements in formal regulatory systems do not necessarily translate into more positive public evaluations. This integrative review synthesizes multidisciplinary evidence on pub...

Proton-Exchange Surface Engineering Enables Air-Stable Sodium Layered Oxide Cathodes for Carbon-Neutral Energy Storage

O3-type layered oxides have emerged as one of the most promising cathode candidates for sodium-ion batteries, which are widely regarded as a key enabling technology for carbon-neutral grid-scale energy storage. However, their practical application is hindered by surface degradati...

NAT10-mediated histone β-hydroxybutyrylation facilitates DNA replication and maintains genomic stability

Lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation (Kbhb) is a histone posttranslational modification derived from the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), but its role in DNA replication has remained unexplored. N-acetyltransferase 10 (NAT10) is known for RNA acetylation; whether it functions as a β-...

Compound activation of iron ore tailings using industrial solid Wastes: Pozzolanic Activity, Microstructure, and mechanism

This study aimed to develop a lower-burden activation strategy for iron ore tailings (IOTs) by replacing conventional chemical activators with industrial solid wastes (ISWs) and systematically comparing mechanical activation (MA), chemical–mechanical compound activation (CMA), an...

Environmental and Preliminary Economic Assessment of Integrated Resource Recovery from Spent Fluid Catalytic Cracking Catalysts

Abstract This study evaluates an integrated resource-recovery route for spent fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, consisting of alkaline roasting, water leaching, adsorption/desorption, precipitation recovery, and leaching-residue valorization. Using the treatment of 1 t of...

Hierarchy-dependent shear resistance and load sharing in root system reinforced soil: Insights from 3D DEM simulations

This paper investigates the shear reinforcement mechanisms of hierarchical tree root systems using three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM) simulations. A hierarchical root model based on Bischofia javanica was developed, explicitly representing taproots, lateral roots, an...

Isoliquiritigenin Triggers HMOX1-Driven Ferroptosis to Suppress Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains the leading cause of cancer-related death, and new treatment strategies are needed. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent cell death driven by lipid peroxidation, and targeting ferroptosis has become a new strategy for anti-NSCLC. Isoliquirit...

Coproduction Willingness and Citizen Satisfaction: Evidence From an Extended Expectancy‐Disconfirmation Model

ABSTRACT Citizen satisfaction in coproduction contexts is crucial for public service governance. Drawing on the Expectancy Disconfirmation Model, this study uses survey‐based quadratic response surface analysis to examine how congruence between expectations and performance relate...

MR Cytometry of Microstructural Changes in Breast Cancer: Association With Treatment Response and Prognosis

ABSTRACT Background Although MR cytometry can probe microstructural features, the longitudinal trajectories of these changes during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and their association with treatment response and prognosis remain poorly defined. Purpose To characterize longitudin...

Efficacy and Safety of Chemically Synthesized Semaglutide Injection ( HD1916 ) for the Treatment of Obesity: A Multicenter, Randomized, Phase III Trial

ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate whether HD1916, a chemically synthesised semaglutide, is therapeutically equivalent to the reference product semaglutide (Wegovy) in body weight reduction among Chinese adults with obesity without diabetes. Materials and Methods This multicenter, randomi...

Cyclic Nanoindentation of Clay Minerals: Micromechanical Insights Into Caprock Integrity for Subsurface Energy Storage

Abstract Clay minerals are key constituents of subsurface caprocks and play a critical role in the long-term containment performance of underground energy storage systems. However, their cyclic mechanical response remains insufficiently understood, despite repeated pressure fluct...

Nonlinear dispersive waves in the discrete modified KdV equation

Abstract In this paper, we study the nonlinear dispersive waves including the numerically observed rarefaction and dispersive shock waves in the discrete modified KdV equation which has widespread applications in plasma physics. In particular, we propose three distinct quasi-cont...

GPU-accelerated parallel strategies for multiscale isogeometric topology optimization

In multiscale isogeometric topology optimization (ITO), the highly coupled cross-scale sensitivity analysis and the wide support of NURBS basis functions constitute the dominant computational bottleneck. To address these computational bottlenecks, this paper proposes a Decoupled...

Validating the theory-informed Tests of Aptitude for Language Learning (TALL) as predictors of L2 proficiency: Initial evidence from multiple regression analyses

Abstract Tests of Aptitude for Language Learning (TALL) is a newly developed battery for L1 Chinese speakers that operationalizes language aptitude based on the early stages of Skehan’s (2016) Stages Approach through parallel aural and written suites. Each suite comprises subtest...

A Modified Simplified Local Density Model for Characterizing and Predicting High-Pressure Methane Adsorption in Deep Coal Seams

Abstract Methane, the primary component of coalbed methane (CBM), occurs predominantly in the adsorbed state in coal. Accurate characterization and prediction of methane adsorption under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions are therefore essential for evaluating deep CBM...

High-Q toroidal resonances enabled by tailoring field spatial localization in all-dielectric metasurfaces

High-Q toroidal dipole resonances in all-dielectric metasurfaces have attracted intense attention due to their exceptional light-matter interaction capability. Here, we present and experimentally demonstrate an all-dielectric metasurface supporting polarization-insensitive high-q...

Catalytic asymmetric dearomatization of (hetero)aromatic frameworks

Abstract Catalytic asymmetric dearomative cycloaddition provides a powerful route to polycyclic chiral frameworks, yet the precise control of selectivity in such cycloadditions remains a formidable challenge. Herein we report a mechanism-guided strategy that harnesses the unique...

Seismic performance of bolted L‐shaped column‐base joints: Experimental study, numerical modeling, and design approach

Abstract L‐shaped columns have emerged as a practical load‐bearing structural scheme in industrial construction, as they effectively enhance space utilization within building layouts. Conventional cast‐in‐place L‐shaped column‐base joints often suffer from low construction effici...