Qilu University of Technology

Fungi are overlooked dimethylsulfoniopropionate degraders in marine environments

Abstract Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) is a key marine organosulfur compound, whose microbial catabolism is critical to global sulfur cycling and is the major source of the climate-active gas dimethyl sulfide (DMS). Research has focused on bacterial and algal DMSP catabolism,...

Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase and Cognitive Outcomes: A Cross-Species Analysis and Hepatic Transcriptomic Signature

Cognitive impairment is a major public health concern, and the liver–brain axis has attracted growing interest. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a serum marker of liver function, but its association with cognitive outcomes remains uncertain. We conducted a cross-species analys...

GaN nanorods/N–doped carbon derived from Ga–MIL–68 as a separator coating for suppressing the shuttle effect in lithium–sulfur batteries

Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) offer high theoretical energy density, yet their practical deployment is constrained by lithium polysulfide (LiPS) shuttling, sluggish sulfur redox kinetics, and unstable lithium deposition. This work addresses whether a single separator coating ca...

Molybdenum‐Enhanced Conductivity and Nickel Electron Density Synergizing With Phosphorus‐Induced Oxygen Vacancies in NiMo‐Based Heterostructures for Efficient Electrooxidation of 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural

ABSTRACT 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) can be electrocatalytically oxidized to 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) with concurrent hydrogen evolution, providing a sustainable route for biomass valorization and clean energy generation. In this study, we synthesized a three‐dimension...

Volcanic textures control the mechanical behaviour of Mesoamerican obsidians

Abstract Obsidian—natural volcanic glass—was exploited for millennia and played a central role in the technological and socio-economic development of pre-Hispanic societies across Mesoamerica. The selection of obsidian from specific deposits has been linked to differences in visu...

Green Production Modes in Platform Supply Chains Under Eco-Label Policies: A Cost Structure Perspective

This study investigates how heterogeneous green production modes affect operational decisions and welfare outcomes in platform-based supply chains under eco-label policies. We develop a model consisting of a manufacturer and a platform, in which the government sets a product gree...

Research of bearing fault diagnosis methods based on persistent homology

The persistent homology method is a recent big data analysis tool that can not only explore the nonlinear structure of high-dimensional complex data but also discover the shape of the data. In this article, a sliding window method is used to construct point clouds from Case Weste...

Eval4DiRec: A Unified and Systematic Evaluation Framework for Diffusion-based Recommender Systems

Leveraging the strong generative capabilities and stable training dynamics of diffusion models, diffusion-based recommender systems (RSs) have recently emerged as a novel recommendation paradigm, attracting increasing attention from both academia and industry. However, despite th...

From Regional Evidence to National Implications: Life Cycle Assessment of Pulp–Paper Production Modes, Collaborative Strategies, and Energy Transition in China

Abstract The pulp and paper industry in emerging economies faces dual pressures to decarbonize while upgrading. This study applies a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment, using 10,000 CNY product value as the functional unit, to compare stand-alone and integrated production modes...

UniGRe‐3D: Unified Geometric Reconstruction for Multi‐category 3D Anomaly Detection

Abstract 3D anomaly detection has shown strong promise for industrial quality inspection. However, most existing methods rely on category‐specific training, resulting in high computational and storage costs as well as limited cross‐category generalization. Therefore, unified mode...

Edged Donor–Acceptor Engineering in Conjugated Organic Polymers for Cocatalyst‐Free Photocatalytic H 2 Evolution

ABSTRACT Photocatalytic hydrogen (H 2 ) production systems still heavily rely on noble metal‐based cocatalysts to lower the reaction energy barrier and capture electrons for proton reduction. But the adoption of metal during photocatalysis could significantly increase the cost an...

Yttrium doping-induced electronic structure and interfacial water modulation for alkaline hydrogen evolution

Clarifying interfacial water effects is vital for alkaline HER catalyst design. We solvothermally prepared Y-doped Co-MOF/NF, then fabricated optimized 10%Y-Co-MOF-0.5P/NF via low-temperature phosphidation. In situ tests indicate structural evolution of interfacial water driven b...

Phase-evolving inorganic mineral matrices for product-selective pyrolysis of biomass-rich organic solid wastes

Product formation during pyrolysis of biomass-rich organic solid wastes is usually interpreted through temperature, residence time, and reactor configuration, while inorganic mineral matrices are considered less consistently. This review develops an interpretive phase-evolution f...

Effect of Lewis acid catalysts on deep eutectic solvent extraction of elm wood lignin: process efficiency and structural modifications

Abstract In this study, a binary deep eutectic solvent (DES) system composed of choline chloride (ChCl) and formic acid (Fa) was employed, in combination with Lewis acid, which synergistically promoted the separation of lignin from elm wood. The results indicated that the catalyt...

Solubility Behavior of Baloxavir Marboxil in 13 Pure Solvents: Combined Experimental Measurement and Molecular Simulation Analysis

Abstract This study was designed to determine the solubility of Baloxavir marboxil (BXM) in 13 solvents (i.e., water, methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, i-propanol, i-butanol, s-butanol, n-pentanol, i-pentanol, acetone, ethyl formate, ethyl acetate, pentyl acetate) by high-performanc...

The critical role of endothelial cells: Complications and management – A narrative review

Endothelial cells (ECs) form a selective barrier between blood vessels and surrounding tissues. They tightly regulate the passage of substances through blood vessels. ECs are crucial for regulating immunological responses, managing blood flow, and maintaining vascular stability....

Profiles of AI literacy and educational needs of nursing students: a mixed‑method study

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare. This integration provides new opportunities for nursing but also creates challenges. AI literacy is now regarded as an essential competency for nursing students. However, its levels are heterogeneous,...

AI‐Enabled Organoid Chips for Modeling and Decoding Nerve‐Tumor Interactions

ABSTRACT The nervous system is emerging as a central regulator of tumor initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. However, the dynamic mechanisms linking neural activity to malignant, immune, and barrier states remain difficult to dissect in vivo. Animal models capture k...

High-Throughput Sequencing Reveals Composition, Diversity, and Functional Prediction of Root-Associated Microbial Communities of Dominant Plants in an Ecologically Sensitive Area of the Loess Plateau

The alpine mining area of the Qilian Mountains features a fragile ecosystem, severe soil degradation due to mining disturbances, and slow natural recovery. To clarify the ecological restoration potential of rhizosphere microorganisms associated with native dominant plants, this s...

Anti-inflammatory effects and attenuation of alveolar bone loss potential of honeysuckle-derived nanovesicles (HELNs) in periodontitis treatment

Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease primarily caused by the accumulation of dental plaque and host immune responses. If left untreated, it can lead to alveolar bone resorption and tooth loss. Existing treatments such as antibiotics and surgical interventions ha...