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  1. Article: Cascaded compressed-sensing single-pixel camera for high-dimensional optical imaging.

    Park, Jongchan / Gao, Liang

    Research square

    2023  

    Abstract: Single-pixel detectors are popular devices in optical sciences because of their fast temporal response, high sensitivity, and low cost. However, when being used for imaging, they face a fundamental challenge in acquiring high-dimensional information of ... ...

    Abstract Single-pixel detectors are popular devices in optical sciences because of their fast temporal response, high sensitivity, and low cost. However, when being used for imaging, they face a fundamental challenge in acquiring high-dimensional information of an optical field because they are essentially zero-dimensional sensors and measure only the light intensity. To address this problem, we developed a cascaded compressed-sensing single-pixel camera, which decomposes the measurement into multiple stages, sequentially reducing the dimensionality of the data from a high-dimensional space to zero dimension. This measurement scheme allows us to exploit the compressibility of a natural scene in multiple domains, leading to highly efficient data acquisition. We demonstrated our method in several demanding applications, including enabling tunable single-pixel full-waveform hyperspectral light detection and ranging (LIDAR) for the first time.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2295079/v1
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  2. Article ; Online: Light-triggered AND logic tetrapeptide dynamic covalent assembly.

    Tang, Yuhua / Gao, Liang / Fei, Jinbo

    Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces

    2024  Volume 238, Page(s) 113885

    Abstract: We demonstrate light-triggered dynamic covalent assembly of a linear short tetrapeptide containing two terminal cysteine residues in an AND logic manner. A photobase generator is introduced to accomplish light-mediated pH regulation to increase the ... ...

    Abstract We demonstrate light-triggered dynamic covalent assembly of a linear short tetrapeptide containing two terminal cysteine residues in an AND logic manner. A photobase generator is introduced to accomplish light-mediated pH regulation to increase the reduction potential of thiols in the tetrapeptide, which activates its oxidative polymerization through disulfide bonds. Interestingly, it is elucidated that under light irradiation, mere co-existence of photobase generator and the oxidizing agent permits the polymerization performance of this tetrapeptide. Hence, a light-triggered AND logic dynamic covalent assembly of a tetrapeptide is achieved. Further, upon redox response, the reversible aggregation and disaggregation can be transformed for numerous times due to the dynamic covalent feature of disulfide bond. As a comparison, no assembly occurs for a short peptide containing one terminal cysteine residue under the same stimuli condition. This work offers a new approach to remotely control programmable molecular assembly of short linear peptides based on dynamic covalent bond, holding great potential in wide bioapplications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1500523-9
    ISSN 1873-4367 ; 0927-7765
    ISSN (online) 1873-4367
    ISSN 0927-7765
    DOI 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113885
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  3. Article ; Online: Engineering a polyvinyl butyral hydrogel as a thermochromic interlayer for energy-saving windows.

    Lin, Zequn / Yang, Zican / Gao, Liang

    Materials horizons

    2024  

    Abstract: Achieving mastery over light using thermochromic materials is crucial for energy-saving glazing. However, challenges such as high production costs, limited durability, and recyclability issues have hindered their widespread application in buildings. ... ...

    Abstract Achieving mastery over light using thermochromic materials is crucial for energy-saving glazing. However, challenges such as high production costs, limited durability, and recyclability issues have hindered their widespread application in buildings. Herein, we develop a glass interlayer made of a polyvinyl butyral-based hydrogel swollen with LiCl solution. In addition to a fast, isochoric, and reversible transparency-to-opacity transition occurring as ambient temperatures exceed thermally comfortable levels, this hydrogel uniquely encompasses multiple features such as frost resistance, recyclability, scalability, and toughness. The combination of these features is achieved through a delicate balance of polyvinyl butyral's amphiphilicity and the suppression of network-forming phase separation. This design endows a nanostructured polyvinyl butyral-LiCl composite gel with swollen molecular segments linked by dispersed cross-linking sites in the form of hydrophobic nano-nodules. Upon laminating this hydrogel (a thickness of 0.3 mm), the resultant glazing product demonstrates approximately 90% luminous transmittance even at sub-zero temperatures, along with a significant modulation of solar and infrared radiation at 80.8% and 68.5%, respectively. Through simulations, we determined that windows equipped with the hydrogel could reduce energy consumption by 36% compared to conventional glass windows in warm seasons. The widespread adoption of polyvinyl butyral in construction underscores the promise of this hydrogel as a thermochromic interlayer for glazing.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2744250-0
    ISSN 2051-6355 ; 2051-6347
    ISSN (online) 2051-6355
    ISSN 2051-6347
    DOI 10.1039/d4mh00158c
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  4. Article ; Online: Estimating the combined risks of sea level rise and storm surges using a numerical model: Application to Macao

    Long, Zhi-Yong / Gao, Liang

    Journal of Cleaner Production. 2023 June, v. 407 p.137155-

    2023  

    Abstract: The storm surges caused by tropical cyclones may lead to overtopping floods in low-lying coastal communities, which will be further exacerbated by sea level rise. In this study, a numerical model is developed that can simulate the two-dimensional surface ...

    Abstract The storm surges caused by tropical cyclones may lead to overtopping floods in low-lying coastal communities, which will be further exacerbated by sea level rise. In this study, a numerical model is developed that can simulate the two-dimensional surface flow and one-dimensional drainpipe flow simultaneously. Then this model is validated and applied to Macao Peninsula. The compound flood scenarios of storm surge and sea level rise are therefore forecasted, with storm surge return periods of 5-, 10-, 20-, 50-, 100-, and 200-years, and sea level rises by 0 m, 0.5 m and 1.0 m. The overtopping floods caused by storm surges are mainly distributed in the west and northwest of Macao Peninsula. When the sea level rises by 1.0 m, the backflow occurs 2 h earlier than that does under the current sea level. Adding pumping station can reduce backflow and improve drainage efficiency significantly. The effectiveness of the drainage system during floods can be quantified using backflow coefficient and drainage efficiency coefficient, which both decrease as the storm tide level increases. In the worst-case scenario of 200-year-return-period storm surge and 1-m sea level rise, the flooding area accounts for 41.1% of the land area, and the population at risk reaches 68.4% of the total population. The storm-surge-prone area overlaps with densely populated area in western Macao Peninsula, where the effects of storm surge and sea level rise are intensified.
    Keywords at-risk population ; drainage ; drainage systems ; mathematical models ; overland flow ; sea level ; storms ; Macau ; Sea level rise ; Storm surge ; Typhoon ; Numerical modelling ; Risk assessment
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-06
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
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    ISSN 0959-6526
    DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137155
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  5. Article: [Spectral Characteristics Change in Dissolved Organic Matter in Urban River Under the Influences of Different Intensities of Non-point Source Pollution].

    Chen, Xu-Dong / Gao, Liang-Min

    Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue

    2022  Volume 43, Issue 6, Page(s) 3149–3159

    Abstract: With the method of ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-vis) and excitation-emission matrix spectroscopy combined with parallel factor analysis (EEMs-PARAFAC), this study analyzed the change in dissolved organic matter (DOM) content and ... ...

    Abstract With the method of ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-vis) and excitation-emission matrix spectroscopy combined with parallel factor analysis (EEMs-PARAFAC), this study analyzed the change in dissolved organic matter (DOM) content and composition in spring and summer of two non-point source urban rivers which had different input intensities. The results indicated that the level of humification and molecular weight of DOM in summer was significantly higher than that in spring in these two rivers (
    MeSH term(s) Dissolved Organic Matter ; Non-Point Source Pollution ; Rivers/chemistry ; Water
    Chemical Substances Dissolved Organic Matter ; Water (059QF0KO0R)
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2022-06-19
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 0250-3301
    ISSN 0250-3301
    DOI 10.13227/j.hjkx.202106001
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  6. Article: Early properties of magnesium phosphate cement repairing material used in slab track.

    Wang, Ji / Gao, Liang / Zhang, Yanrong / Wang, Ludong / Xu, Chenyu

    Heliyon

    2024  Volume 10, Issue 7, Page(s) e28913

    Abstract: Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is a high-performance repairing material suitable for the interfacial disease of slab track. In this study, the early properties of MPC were optimized using central composite design (CCD) approach based on response ... ...

    Abstract Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is a high-performance repairing material suitable for the interfacial disease of slab track. In this study, the early properties of MPC were optimized using central composite design (CCD) approach based on response surface methodology (RSM). Three factors with five levels and three responses were considered. The significance of the factors and their interactions were verified by using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The result show that the mass ratio of water-to-binder (W/b) affects fluidity, while the mass ratio of magnesia-to-phosphate (M/P) and borax-to-magnesia (B/M) impact the setting time of MPC. Higher W/b results in higher fluidity, while an increase in M/P reduces the setting time by increasing the neutralization reaction. Borax addition retards the reaction, prolonging the setting time. The three factors significantly affect the early compressive strength of MPC. At M/P = 3.5, the interweaving of MgO and K-struvite (MKP) forms a dense network structure, enhancing the strength. Borax and W/b interact to affect compressive strength, with borax retarding MKP crystal growth and higher W/b reducing compactness. Combined with microscopic property test, the strength generation mechanism of MPC with optimized mixing ratio was revealed, And the feasibility of field application of MPC was verified by strength test.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28913
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  7. Article ; Online: Universal origin of glassy relaxation as recognized by configuration pattern matching.

    Yu, Hai-Bin / Gao, Liang / Gao, Jia-Qi / Samwer, Konrad

    National science review

    2024  Volume 11, Issue 5, Page(s) nwae091

    Abstract: Relaxation processes are crucial for understanding the structural rearrangements of liquids and amorphous materials. However, the overarching principle that governs these processes across vastly different materials remains an open question. Substantial ... ...

    Abstract Relaxation processes are crucial for understanding the structural rearrangements of liquids and amorphous materials. However, the overarching principle that governs these processes across vastly different materials remains an open question. Substantial analysis has been carried out based on the motions of individual particles. Here, as an alternative, we propose viewing the global configuration as a single entity. We introduce a global order parameter, namely the inherent structure minimal displacement (IS
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-09
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2745465-4
    ISSN 2053-714X ; 2053-714X
    ISSN (online) 2053-714X
    ISSN 2053-714X
    DOI 10.1093/nsr/nwae091
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  8. Article ; Online: Recent advances in nanotechnology for programmed death ligand 1-targeted cancer theranostics.

    Gao, Xinxin / Cao, Kai / Yang, Jingru / Liu, Linhong / Gao, Liang

    Journal of materials chemistry. B

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 13, Page(s) 3191–3208

    Abstract: Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1)/programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapy has provided a unique and potent weapon against cancer in clinical practice. The likelihood of achieving beneficial effects from PD-L1/ ... ...

    Abstract Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1)/programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapy has provided a unique and potent weapon against cancer in clinical practice. The likelihood of achieving beneficial effects from PD-L1/PD-1 immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy is clinically assessed by detecting PD-L1 expression through invasive tissue biopsies. However, PD-L1 expression is susceptible to tumor heterogeneity and dynamic response to ICB therapy. Moreover, currently, anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy still faces challenges of the low targeting efficiency of antibody drugs and the risk of immune-associated adverse events. To overcome these issues, advanced nanotechnology has been developed for the purpose of quantitative, non-invasive, and dynamic analyses of PD-L1, and to enhance the efficiency of ICB therapy. In this review, we first introduce the nanoprobe-assisted
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; B7-H1 Antigen/metabolism ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor/metabolism ; Precision Medicine ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances B7-H1 Antigen ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor ; Antibodies, Monoclonal
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2702241-9
    ISSN 2050-7518 ; 2050-750X
    ISSN (online) 2050-7518
    ISSN 2050-750X
    DOI 10.1039/d3tb02787b
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  9. Article ; Online: Living Growth Kinetics of Polymeric Micelles on a Substrate.

    Gao, Liang / Tang, Zhengmin / Lin, Jiaping / Cai, Chunhua / Guerin, Gerald

    Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids

    2024  

    Abstract: Living growth of micelles on the substrate is an intriguing phenomenon; however, little is known about its growth kinetics, especially from a theoretical viewpoint. Here, we examine the living growth kinetics of polymeric micelles on a hydrophobic ... ...

    Abstract Living growth of micelles on the substrate is an intriguing phenomenon; however, little is known about its growth kinetics, especially from a theoretical viewpoint. Here, we examine the living growth kinetics of polymeric micelles on a hydrophobic substrate immersed in an aqueous solution. The block copolymers first assemble into short cylinder seeds anchored on the substrate. Then, the small aggregates of block copolymers in the solutions fuse onto the active ends of the anchored seeds, leading to micelle growth on the substrate. A theoretical model is proposed to interpret such living growth kinetics. It is revealed that the growth rate coefficient on the substrate is independent of the copolymer concentration and the multistep feedings; however, it is significantly affected by the surface hydrophobicity. Brownian dynamics simulations further support the proposed growth mechanism and the kinetic model. This work enriches living assembly systems and provides guidance for fabricating bioinspired surface nanostructures.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2005937-1
    ISSN 1520-5827 ; 0743-7463
    ISSN (online) 1520-5827
    ISSN 0743-7463
    DOI 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00395
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  10. Article ; Online: A Constrained Many-Objective Optimization Evolutionary Algorithm With Enhanced Mating and Environmental Selections.

    Ming, Fei / Gong, Wenyin / Wang, Ling / Gao, Liang

    IEEE transactions on cybernetics

    2023  Volume 53, Issue 8, Page(s) 4934–4946

    Abstract: Unlike the considerable research on solving many-objective optimization problems (MaOPs) with evolutionary algorithms (EAs), there has been much less research on constrained MaOPs (CMaOPs). Generally, to effectively solve CMaOPs, an algorithm needs to ... ...

    Abstract Unlike the considerable research on solving many-objective optimization problems (MaOPs) with evolutionary algorithms (EAs), there has been much less research on constrained MaOPs (CMaOPs). Generally, to effectively solve CMaOPs, an algorithm needs to balance feasibility, convergence, and diversity simultaneously. It is essential for handling CMaOPs yet most of the existing research encounters difficulties. This article proposes a novel constrained many-objective optimization EA with enhanced mating and environmental selections, namely, CMME. It can be featured as: 1) two novel ranking strategies are proposed and used in the mating and environmental selections to enrich feasibility, diversity, and convergence; 2) a novel individual density estimation is designed, and the crowding distance is integrated to promote diversity; and 3) the θ -dominance is used to strengthen the selection pressure on promoting both the convergence and diversity. The synergy of these components can achieve the goal of balancing feasibility, convergence, and diversity for solving CMaOPs. The proposed CMME is extensively evaluated on 13 CMaOPs and 3 real-world applications. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority and competitiveness of CMME over nine related algorithms.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2168-2275
    ISSN (online) 2168-2275
    DOI 10.1109/TCYB.2022.3151793
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