Suzhou Research Institute

An energy-driven micro breakage approach for aggregates by coupling ball kinematics with shape-based contact correction

Micro breakage, characterized by continuous spalling at the corners and edges of aggregates, leads to fines generation, progressive particle rounding, and degradation of the load-bearing skeleton. Nevertheless, conventional discrete element methods (DEM) still face difficulty in...

Formation and atomic-scale characterization of an interfacial β-Si 3 N 4 nanolayer in a C/SiC composite

Abstract β-Si3N4 combines attractive mechanical, thermal, and dielectric properties, yet experimental characterization of its local atomic arrangement and bonding-related electronic structure is often complicated by the sintering additives and intergranular phases present in bulk...

Pt/MnOx/C Catalysts from Electrolytic Manganese Residue and Oil Sludge for VUV Photocatalytic CO Oxidation: Synergistic Bio-Pretreatment and Polyphenol-Mediated Pt Dispersion

The valorization of hazardous industrial wastes into high-performance catalytic materials presents a compelling route to address both environmental pollution and resource scarcity. This work presents a closed-loop strategy for the fabrication of Pt/MnOx/C composite catalysts usin...

Correlating photoluminescence spectra with electrical transport properties in defect-dependent β -Ga2O3 films

In this study, β-Ga2O3 thin films were fabricated on c-plane Al2O3 substrates using magnetron sputtering. As the film thickness increases from 80 to 380 nm, the in-plane crystalline domains show 120° rotation twinning, accompanied by an increase in the defect density. The defect...

Denoising framework for SFCW ground-penetrating radar under spectrally adjacent electromagnetic interference

Stepped-frequency continuous-wave ground-penetrating radar is susceptible to interference spectrally adjacent to its probing frequencies. After down-conversion, interference components with frequency offsets within the passband of the low-pass filter remain at nonzero baseband fr...

Single-nucleus transcriptomics uncovers region-specific molecular features underlying selective aging vulnerability of cholinergic neurons

Cholinergic neurons exhibit functional and molecular heterogeneity across the basal forebrain (BF), midbrain (MB), and brainstem (BS), while the aging-associated transcriptional features remain poorly characterized. Here, we performed single nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) on...

Synergising local geo-environmental characteristics with spatial context for enhancing landslide susceptibility mapping

Data-driven methods are widely used in landslide susceptibility mapping (LSM) because they can effectively model the complex relationships between landslides and geo-environmental conditions. Existing data-driven approaches generally follow two types of data representations. Pixe...

Controlled UV-curing-assisted fabrication of ultrathin YSZ electrolyte membranes for solid oxide fuel cells

Ultrathin yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) electrolytes can reduce ohmic losses and improve solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) efficiency, yet fabricating dense, gas-tight micrometer-scale membranes on porous supports remains challenging. Herein, a UV-curing-assisted dip-coating strate...

Solvation‐Regulated Fluorinated Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Fast Li + Transport and Interphase Stabilization in Lithium Metal Batteries

ABSTRACT The development of gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with high ionic conductivity and stable electrode/electrolyte interface is crucial for realizing high‐energy‐density lithium metal batteries. In this work, a composite GPE is designed by incorporating 2,2,2‐trifluoroethy...

An interpretable large language model framework with the cokemaking-oriented prompt and fuzzy-enhanced explanation for coke quality prediction

Although many data-driven coke quality prediction models have been proposed, existing approaches primarily rely on structured data and fail to effectively utilize the large amount of accumulated domain knowledge, such as published technical reports and scientific literature in th...

Unlocking the Catalytic Potential of PFAS: Upcycling Forever Chemicals Into Effective Catalysts

ABSTRACT Per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging global pollutants that threaten aquatic environments and human health. Here, we propose a novel paradigm converting PFAS‐containing wastewater into efficient catalysts, unlocking the catalytic potential of these “fo...

Microsphere System Coloading Type I Collagen and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate for Osteoarthritis Therapy

Abstract Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has no effective nonsurgical treatment. Intra-articular therapy constitutes an effective localized intervention; however, persistent lymphatic drainage and synovial vascular exchange lead to rapid drug elimination. Encapsulating bioactive agents...

Electronic origin of catalytic methane pyrolysis on NiMoM-Bi alloys: a bader charge descriptor

Methane pyrolysis can produce hydrogen without direct CO 2 emissions, but catalyst deactivation by solid carbon remains a central barrier. Molten alloys provide dynamically renewed catalytic interfaces, but promoter effects on methane activation remain poorly resolved. Here we ex...

Explaining Uneven and Reversible Gender Equality Outcomes: A Relational Open‐Systems Perspective on Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Multinational Corporations

ABSTRACT Multinational corporations (MNCs) increasingly adopt common gender diversity and inclusion (GDI) policies, yet gender equality outcomes continue to diverge across subsidiaries and may stall or reverse as institutional and political conditions change. Existing human resou...

Elucidating the source and metabolic impact of 2‐phenylethanol on Lactiplantibacillus pentosus 1 using a fish broth fermentation model

Abstract BACKGROUND The quality of traditional fermented sour fish is shaped by metabolic interactions between core microbiota dominated by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts. 2‐Phenylethanol (2‐PE) is a characteristic metabolite and quorum‐sensing molecule of Saccharomyces ce...

The Supply Chain Ripple Effect of Customer Environmental Regulatory Pressure: A Perspective on Suppliers' Financial Asset Allocation

ABSTRACT Using data from Chinese A‐share listed firms and their top five customers over the period 2010–2023, this study finds that supplier firms allocate more financial assets when their customers face higher environmental regulatory pressure and that this effect is primarily d...

Dual role of Al2Y phase for heterogeneous microstructure and strength–plasticity synergy in Mg-Y-Al alloys via continuous squeeze casting-extrusion

In this paper, the effects of the content and morphology of Al 2 Y phase on the microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-1.5nY-nAl ( n = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0) alloys fabricated by continuous squeeze casting-extrusion(CSCE) process are investigated. The increase in the conten...

Cortical synergistic information transmission is associated with obesity-related differences in working memory through different interaction patterns

Abstract Background Obesity has been increasingly linked to differences in working memory (WM), yet the neurophysiological mechanisms linking metabolic state to cognitive function remain unclear. Here, we investigated whether alterations in cortical information transmission are a...

Time‐Varying Mosaic Metasurface Architecture Enabling Programmable Multi‐Tone Pseudo‑Doppler Spectral Engineering

ABSTRACT The pseudo‐Doppler effect, an artificial frequency shift produced by time‐varying phase modulation of stationary structures, offers a promising route for electromagnetic (EM) wave manipulation. However, existing time‐modulated metasurfaces are predominantly spatially uni...

AI-driven IMU-based monitoring system for detecting dry powder inhaler misuse

Inhaler misuse has been a persistent challenge for achieving effective pulmonary drug delivery with dry powder inhalers. Among the various misuse patterns, improper device maneuvering, especially incorrect device orientation, is one frequently overlooked yet clinically relevant m...