South China University of Technology

Enhancing Agricultural UAV Safety: A Binocular Stereo Vision System for Cable Detection

ABSTRACT This study develops a binocular stereo vision system to enhance the operational safety of agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by detecting and localizing thin cables—one of the most prevalent and hazardous obstacles in farmland environments. The system integrate...

The impact and dual-output efficiency of the built environment on spatial vitality and perceived safety in metro station areas: A case study of Guangzhou

Under the sustainable development paradigm emphasizing quality and efficiency, metro station areas driven by transit-oriented development (TOD) principles have become critical places for fostering urban vitality and perceived safety. To address gaps in existing research regarding...

Tumor–host metabolic interactions in the microenvironment and macroenvironment: Mechanisms and targeting strategies

ABSTRACT: Tumor metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer and is driven not only by intrinsic mechanisms of tumor cells but also by dynamic interactions between the local tumor microenvironment (TME) and the host macroenvironment. This review systematically elaborates on th...

Surfactant-Derived Nitrogen-Bridged MoS2/C Heterostructures for Robust Lithium-Ion Storage

Structural stability, ionic transport, and electronic conductivity are the major challenges of layered transition-metal dichalcogenide/carbon nanocomposites (LTMD/C) for lithium-ion storage. Herein, to address these challenges, a quaternary ammonium surfactant-mediated strategy i...

Watching Others Win: How the Ambiguous Benefits of Loyalty Programs and Members’ Social Observations Shape Their Coping Strategies

Terms and conditions (T&Cs) in tourism loyalty programs are increasingly ambiguous, yet loyal members actively negotiate for preferential treatment. This research extends the firm-centric paradigm by examining how social observations of customer-initiated preferential treatment o...

Multi-Scale Wavelet-integrated Kolmogorov-Arnold Network (MS-WavKAN) for robust bearing fault diagnosis under harsh industrial noise

Rolling element bearings are critical components in rotating machinery, and their unexpected failures cause a substantial proportion of unplanned industrial downtime. A central challenge in bearing fault diagnosis is the rapid attenuation of diagnostic information under harsh ind...

Enhanced Photoluminescence Quantum Efficiency and Thermal Stability of Cyan‐Emitting Li 2 CaSiO 4 :Eu 2+ Phosphor via a Heterovalent Substitution Strategy

ABSTRACT Highly efficient Eu 2+ ‐activated phosphors are indispensable for solid‐state lighting, yet the parasitic Eu 3+ emission remains a significant efficiency killer. Herein, we report a robust strategy to suppress Eu 3+ formation in Li 2 CaSiO 4 :Eu 2+ via a heterovalent sub...

Mechanical Properties, CO2 Emissions, and Environmental Impact Assessment of Asphalt Pavement Maintenance Containing High-Content RAP Asphalt Pavements

Abstract The global surge in reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) generation presents significant sustainability challenges and opportunities for resource conservation in road infrastructure. This study evaluated the feasibility and environmental impact of plant-mixed hot recycling t...

Structural Confinement Engineering of Cr 3+ in Nanocrystalline Spinel Glass‐Ceramics for Efficient and Thermally Robust Deep‐Red Plant‐Growth LEDs

ABSTRACT Sustainable high‐yield agriculture in controlled environments demands lighting with spectral precision and thermal robustness. Deep‐red light at 680–690 nm aligns with photosynthetic pigment absorption maxima, enhancing efficiency and regulating plant photomorphogenesis....

Adaptive smooth-switching control strategy for soft open points based on dynamic short-circuit ratio identification

Purpose This paper aims to address stability issues from dynamic short-circuit ratio (SCR) variations caused by high distributed energy penetration. The limitations of soft open points using single control strategies, which are challenged by varying grid strengths, are overcome a...

Solar‐Driven Photothermal Manufacturing of Defect‐Rich Oxide Interfaces for Biomass Electrocatalysis

ABSTRACT Defect‐rich metal oxides are central to sustainable electrocatalysis, yet conventional heat treatment is generally constrained by thermodynamic equilibrium, limiting precise control over defect chemistry while requiring substantial energy input. Here, we establish a sola...

Traffic Flow Prediction Based on Hypergraph Transformer: A Case Study in Huangmaohai Cross-Sea Corridor

Reliable traffic flow forecasting is a core component of intelligent transportation systems; however, many current approaches are still unable to simultaneously model spatial interdependencies and long-term temporal correlations, particularly in cross-sea corridors that exhibit d...

Study on the use of aqueous nano-MgO dispersions for mild deacidification of ancient books

Abstract During the long-term preservation of ancient books, acidic substances will continuously erode and cause them to suffer severe damage. As a mild deacidification agent, nano-MgO is often dispersed in organic solvents for large-scale deacidification. This study is based on...

Buried Layer Enhances Interfacial Dipole Toward Ultrabright Blue Perovskite Light‐Emitting Diodes

ABSTRACT The emerging micro‐displays and visible light communication demand light‐emitting devices capable of simultaneously achieving high efficiency and ultrahigh brightness under high current injection. Lead‐halide perovskite light‐emitting diodes (PeLEDs) are intrinsically ca...

Robust, Recyclable, and Reversibly Adhesive Polysulfide Elastomers via Inverse Vulcanization

Abstract Inverse vulcanization stands as a transformative strategy for valorizing surplus sulfur into polysulfides; however, inverse vulcanized polysulfides typically necessitate harsh synthetic conditions and suffer from an intrinsic trade-off between mechanical strength and net...

Integrating Spatially Separated Redox Sites into Nanosheet-Assembled Hollow Superstructures for CO2-Alcohol Photoredox Catalysis

Abstract Photocatalytic CO2 reduction coupled with alcohol oxidation enables the simultaneous production of solar fuels and value-added chemicals, yet redox-site interference on a single photocatalyst remains a key efficiency limitation. Herein, we install spatially separated red...

Electron Spin‐State Regulation Unlocks Structural Robustness and Stable Sodium Storage in Na 4 Fe 3 (PO 4 ) 2 P 2 O 7 Cathode

ABSTRACT The low‐cost, structurally robust Na 4 Fe 3 (PO 4 ) 2 P 2 O 7 (NFPP) polyanionic cathode for sodium‐ion batteries is constrained by electronic insulation and sluggish Na + transport. Herein, a spin‐state‐engineered cathode, Na 4 Fe 2.94 Mo 0.03 Co 0.03 (PO 4 ) 2 P 2 O 7...

The genetic association between celiac disease and risk of functional dyspepsia

Celiac disease (CeD) is a common autoimmune disease of the small intestine triggered by ingesting gluten-containing foods. Chronic symptoms are characteristic of functional dyspepsia (FD), including chronic epigastric pain and burning. The clinical and genetic overlap between FD...

Solid–LiquidDual-Signal Spatial Isolationin High-Spin Iron/Triethanolamine Comodified Silica for Cross-Interference-FreeOne-Pot Sensing of Chlortetracycline and d -Penicillamine

Abstract Co-occurrence of antibiotics and related metabolites in food chains aggravates toxic effects and the risk of drug resistance, highly requiring the development of an efficient yet convenient approach to achieve their synchronous detection in mixed systems. To meet this de...

3D Hierarchical Water‐Salt Transport Networks for Highly Efficient Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation

ABSTRACT Solar‐driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE) offers a sustainable pathway for freshwater production, yet conventional hydrogel evaporators are hindered by high pore tortuosity, prolonged diffusion pathways, and interfacial salt accumulation that severely compromise long‐t...