Nanjing Tech University

Control-gain estimation and disturbance rejection for nonlinear mechatronic systems: Design and experimental validation

Accurate control-gain estimation and disturbance rejection are important for practical nonlinear mechatronic systems operating under uncertain actuation and limited sensing conditions. In many engineering applications, the effective control gain may vary due to actuator aging, lo...

Symmetry-Selective Franck–Condon and Herzberg–Teller Coupling Enables Ultra-Narrow Blue Phosphorescence in Pt(II) Complexes

Abstract High color purity remains a critical limitation in deep-blue phosphorescent materials. The origin of ultranarrow emission (10–14 nm) in trans-(NHC)2Pt(C≡C–C≡C–R)2 complexes (Pt-TMS, R = TMS; Pt-Ph, R = Ph) is elucidated through a symmetry-guided vibronic coupling analysi...

Dynamic Interfacial Catalysis: Calcium Hydroxide Drives Lignocellulose Depolymerization and Structural Reconfiguration toward High-Efficiency Fermentable Sugar Production

Abstract Mild pretreatment conditions and high solids loading are essential for the cost-effective conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and bioproducts. However, the mechanisms underlying efficient cell wall deconstruction under such conditions remain poorly unders...

A Focused Review on Zinc‐Anode Protection for Durable Aqueous Zinc–Iodine Soft‐Gel Electrode Batteries

ABSTRACT Aqueous zinc–iodine batteries offer a safe and low‐cost storage option, but their durability is limited by coupled zinc‐anode degradation and iodine‐species crossover. Soft‐gel iodine cathodes can improve iodine retention through confinement and molecular interactions, y...

Gut Microbiota-Derived Indole-3-propionic Acid Attenuates Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle-Induced Liver Injury by Targeting Kupffer Cells via the Gut–Liver Axis

Abstract Nanotitanium dioxide (nTiO2) is widely used as a food additive, leading to chronic dietary exposure and rising health concerns. Although adverse effects on the liver and gut microbiota have been individually investigated, whether gut microbiota mediates nTiO2-induced liv...

Molten-salt-mediated synthesis: Engineering Fe single-atom sites on HKUST-1-derived carbon for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Nitrogen-doped carbon materials derived from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising catalysts for the oxygen reduction (ORR), yet their performance still lags behind Pt-based catalysts. While Fe–N–C materials are among the most promising alternatives, achieving high-densit...

Nanoparticle-Agminated Copper Nanospheres Featuring Tailored Grain Boundary Densities for Enhanced Ammonia Electrosynthesis

Abstract The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NITRR) represents a high-potential avenue for the sustainable synthesis of ammonia (NH3) and for helping to maintain the balance of the nitrogen cycle. Nevertheless, the quest for highly efficient electrocatalysts continues...

An enhanced NSGA-II with Q-learning and VNS for multi-objective scheduling in additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a key enabler of modern intelligent manufacturing, yet its widespread industrial adoption is hindered by long processing times and substantial energy overheads. To address this challenge, this paper formulates a multi-objective AM scheduling model t...

Lycopene: a review of functional properties, extraction and application in meat field

Lycopene is a natural bioactive compound and has garnered increasing research attention due to its potential benefits for human health. To facilitate the lycopene utilization in the food industry, the present review provides a comprehensive summary of lycopene. Firstly, it elabor...

Chiral Blue-Light Excited Hybrid Copper Iodides with Circularly Polarized Luminescence for Lighting and X-ray Imaging

Abstract Chiral hybrid Cu(I) halides combine outstanding optoelectronic properties with structural chirality, making them promising materials for diverse applications. However, the use of chiral hybrid copper(I) halides for lighting and X-ray scintillators remains largely unexplo...

Effects of virtual team-based learning on nursing students’ learning outcomes: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Virtual team-based learning (VTBL) demonstrates considerable potential in nursing students’ education. However, its specific effects on theoretical knowledge, skills, competence, and satisfaction remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual team-based...

Simultaneous Inhibition of PARP-1 and CK2α by Novel Benzothieno[3,2- d ]pyrimidin-4(1 H )-one Derivatives: A Promising Strategy to Combat Homologous Recombination Deficiency-Independent Tumors and Metastasis

Abstract Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1) inhibitors yield robust clinical benefits yet only work for homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) patients. To expand their utility and resolve clinical drawbacks, we synthesized dual PARP-1/casein kinase II alpha (CK2α) inhibit...

Leveraging Electroosmosis in OmpF for Robust Peptide Sensing

Abstract Peptide sensing and sequencing are essential for elucidating sequence-function relationships and evaluating the peptide drug quality. Nanopore electrochemistry enables label-free characterization of peptide composition, structure, and interactions at the single-molecule...

Machine learning models for predicting ultimate bond strength between UHPC and reinforcing steel bar

To improve the prediction accuracy of the ultimate bond strength between ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and reinforcing bars while maintaining convenience in engineering applications, this study establishes a unified database containing 500 reinforced bar-UHPC bond-slip f...

Skeletal Distortion Manipulation in 2D–3D-Fused Boron Clusters Enables Solid-State Luminescence and Photothermal Conversion

Abstract Luminescent π-conjugated materials are central to modern optoelectronics, yet they are typically constructed from planar, rigid molecular frameworks. Herein, we introduce a conceptually distinct luminescent molecular platform based on three-dimensional (3D) boron cluster...

Dynamic coordination engineering of gallium biomaterials: A biological accessibility framework for therapeutic biofunction

Gallium (Ga)-based biomaterials have emerged as versatile therapeutic platforms owing to the iron-mimicking properties and broad biological activities of gallium. Coordination engineering regulates Ga speciation, stability, transport, and therapeutic activation; however, optimizi...

Giant Ferroelectric Domain Wall Conductance in MoS2/PbTiO3 Heterostructure for High-Density Memory

Abstract Domain wall (DW) electronics hold promise for high-density computing, but their implementation is limited by low read currents and high operating voltages in bulk ferroelectric oxides. Here, we present a monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)/PbTiO3 (PTO) van der Waals (v...

Vulnerability analysis of subsea immersed tunnels considering seismic motion ensembles with different spectral characteristics

The immersed tunnel of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge was used to investigate how ground-motion spectral characteristics affect seismic vulnerability assessment. A two-dimensional model considering soil–structure interaction was established, and incremental dynamic analysis wa...

Molecular Simulation of Interfacial Chemistry of Oxygen and Water Molecules Within Defective Graphene/MoS2 Heterojunctions

The graphene/MoS2 composite is a functional heterostructure with broad applications that leverage the synergistic properties of its constituents. Generally, small ambient molecules might penetrate and adsorb into the interlayer of graphene/MoS2 and interact with surface defects,...

Chemically Initiated Single-Module Afterglow Imaging via Lesion-Microenvironment-Activated Cyanine–Fe Coordination

Abstract Afterglow luminescence imaging offers high sensitivity, deep-tissue readability, and persistent emission for image-guided surgery, but most current probes still require external energy activation, limiting autonomous lesion reporting and increasing the risk of off-target...