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• Hydroxyapatite (HAP) composite paper with biocompatibility and hygroscopicity was prepared. • HAP composite paper has better hygroscopic and triboelectric properties than pure paper, making it more suitable for wearable sensing applications. • The HAP composite paper-based triboelectric nanogenerator can detect and distinguish different joint movements. • Hemostatic and disposable HAP composite paper can be degraded in the natural environment without harm. Wearable triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have attracted considerable attention in the field of self-powered sensors that can be worn on the skin directly without packaging because of their breathability, conformability, and sensitivity to collect biomechanical energy. However, high humidity on the skin can affect the wearable TENG output performance, substantially affecting the sensor performance and stability. When worn for a long time, humidity can even cause skin inflammation. Thus, for a wearable TENG, moisture control and biocompatibility are also key factors that need to be addressed. Herein, we report a hygroscopic and biocompatible paper-based TENG using a hydroxyapatite (HAP) mineral coating to enhance the paper fiber. The mineral coating can maintain the surface of the paper fiber, which will not cause large external deformation of the paper fiber under a force, avoid squeezing out excess water, and keep the friction surface dry, avoiding humidity affecting the output performance. Without interfering with the performance of the TENG, the maximum water absorption of the HAP composite paper is ∼8 μL. The HAP composite paper–based TENG (4 cm2) has an open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current 5.8 times and 4.2 times that of pure paper, respectively, and can obtain 80.4 mW/m2 output and directly light 117 LEDs. At relative humidity values of 25.7 %, 43.1 %, and 58.8 %, the performance retained the peak values of 80.2 %, 68 %, and 63.7 %, respectively. Even at a high relative humidity of 71.7 %, the triboelectric performance of HAP composite paper is retained 59.3 %, and the stability under humidity is better than that of pure paper (45.6 %). In addition, the mineral paper can even work with tissue fluid and output performance decreases by 43.8 %. The mineral-enhanced paper TENG with high power generation performance, hygroscopicity, biocompatibility, and degradability provides a new perspective for disposable wearable sensors, even in medical treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The corrosion inhibition performance of three choline amino acid ionic liquids ([Ch][AA]ILs) for mild steel in 1 M HCl solution was evaluated by electrochemical analysis, gravimetric measurement, and surface morphological characterization in the temperature range of 298–328 K in this paper. The results of the polarization experiments show that [Ch][AA]ILs affect the cathode and anode reaction processes, proving that [Ch][AA]ILs are mixed corrosion inhibitors. Choline phenylalanine ionic liquids ([Ch][Phe]) exhibit the highest corrosion prevention efficiency among the three chosen corrosion inhibitors, as proven by SEM/EDS scanning, XPS analysis, and molecular dynamics simulation. The values of standard free energy of adsorption Δ G ads range between − 20 kJ·mol-1 and − 40 kJ·mol-1, showing that inhibitor molecule adsorption on the metal surface involves both physical and chemical adsorption. According to the results of XPS research and quantum chemical calculations, the adsorption of corrosion inhibitor molecules on the metal surface is strongly related to the anions. The corrosion inhibitor molecules form a thick monolayer adsorption layer on the metal surface, preventing metal-corrosive media interaction. The molecular dynamics simulation findings reveal that the corrosion inhibitor molecules replace the solvent water or any other ions pre-adsorbed on the metal surface during the adsorption process, protecting the metal from corrosion. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To address climate change, the Chinese government has committed to achieving carbon peaking by 2030. Projecting the wind power and photovoltaic installed capacity is essential for China's low carbon transition as these renewables have been widely recognized as the major energy sources in future. This study proposes a long-term strategic planning approach for wind power and photovoltaic by simulating multiple policies and market scenarios for the national-level energy transitions and incorporating the feedback effects of market development on technology readiness level. The proposed approach simulates the national energy consumption and energy mix under various transition scenarios based on the Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP). The dynamics of market development, technology readiness level, and future renewable costs are further incorporated into a nonlinear optimization model to generate economically optimal planning solutions for wind power and photovoltaic under different policy and market scenarios. Valuable insights are obtained from three perspectives, i.e., (1) the economic and emission reduction co-benefits under different scenarios, (2) the evolution of the Levelized Cost of Energy, and (3) the impact on the transition of power sector. In particular, the simulation and optimization results reveal that appropriate acceleration of wind power and photovoltaic development can promote technology readiness level, reduce overall transition costs, and effectively reduce the peak value of emissions. The maximum peak reduction in carbon dioxide emissions is 16.06%, and the maximum cumulative reduction in carbon dioxide emissions is 14.54%. The total project cost can be reduced by a maximum of 3.23%. Thus, more active supporting policies for renewables can further enhance long-term economic and environmental co-benefits under current conditions. [Display omitted] • Quantify the market's dynamic feedback on renewable costs through learning curves. • Incorporate technology readiness level into energy long-term renewable planning. • Optimize long-term renewable planning for different policy and market conditions. • Active wind and solar power investments now offer larger co-benefits in future. • CO 2 peak down 16.06% and the cumulative CO 2 reduction 14.54%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lactobacillus salivarius Ren (LsR) (CGMCC No. 3606) is a probiotic strain that was isolated from the feces of a healthy centenarian living in Bama, Guangxi, China. Previous studies have shown that this strain decreases 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide (4-NQO)-induced genotoxicity in vitro . It also suppresses 4-NQO-induced oral carcinogenesis and 1,2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH)-induced colorectal carcinogenesis, and therefore may be used as an adjuvant therapeutic agent for cancer. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of LsR that consists of a circular chromosome of 1751,565 bp and two plasmids (pR1, 176,951 bp; pR2, 49,848 bp). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Streptococcus thermophilus MN-BM-A01 (ST MN-BM-A01) (CGMCC No. 11383) was a strain isolated from Yogurt Block in Gansu, China. The yogurt fermented with this strain has good flavor, acidity, and viscosity. Moreover, ST MN-BM-A01 could produce a high level of EPS which can confer the yogurt with improved rheological properties. We reported the complete genome sequence of ST MN-BM-A01 that contains 1,876,516 bp encoding 1704 coding sequences (CDSs), 67 tRNA genes and 6 rRNA operons. The genomic sequence indicated that this strain included a 35.3-kb gene cluster involved in EPS biosynthesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lactobaillus paracasei L9 (CGMCC No. 9800) is a new strain with probiotic properties originating from healthy human intestine. Previous studies evidenced that the strain regulates immune modulation and contributes to the production of high amounts of lactic acid. The genome of L. paracasei L9 contains a circular 3076,437-bp chromosome, encoding 3044 CDSs, 15 rRNA genes and 59 tRNA genes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis A6 (BAA6) (CGMCC No. 9273) was a probiotic strain isolated from the feces of a centenarian. Previous study showed that BAA6 had high acid resistance to low pH which is a critical factor influencing its healthy benefits. Elaborating the stress resistant mechanisms of bifidobacteria is important to extensively exploit this probiotic. Here, we reported the complete genome sequence of BAA6 that contains 1,958,651 bp encoding 1622 CDSs, 16 rRNA genes, 52 tRNA genes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]