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Solar thermal fuels: azobenzene as a cyclic photon–heat transduction platform Open

Jie Yan, Shaodong Sun, Minghao Wang, Si Wu · 2025

Azobenzene-based solar thermal fuels have undergone significant advancements over the past four decades, emerging as a promising technology for light-to-thermal energy conversion. While these materials exhibit considerable development pote…

Localized Space Coding and Phase Coding Complement Each Other to Achieve Robust and Efficient Spatial Representation Open

Tianhao Chu, Yuling Wu, Wentao Qiu, Zihao Jiang, Neil Burgess , et al. · 2025

Localized space coding and phase coding are two distinct strategies responsible, respectively, for representing abstract structure and sensory observations in neural cognitive maps. In spatial representation, localized space coding is impl…

The Impact of Digital RMB Pilot on the Efficiency of Monetary Policy Transmission Open

Si Wu · 2025

This paper takes panel data from Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu (Digital RMB pilot cities) and Changsha (non-pilot city) from 2019 to 2023 as samples, and uses the Difference-in-Differences (DID) model to empirically test the impact of the Digi…

Quantum relaxometry for detecting biomolecular interactions with single NV centers Open

Min Li, Qi Zhang, Xi Kong, Sheng Zhao, Baishen Pan , et al. · 2025

The investigation of biomolecular interactions at the single-molecule level has emerged as a pivotal research area in life science, particularly through optical, mechanical, and electrochemical approaches. Spins existing widely in biologic…

Synthesis and Performance of Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Based on a Novel Redox System of Manganese Dioxide/Acid Open

Shaoan Cheng, Xinghui Wang, Si Wu, Luyan Wang · 2025

This study aims to develop a novel redox system based on manganese dioxide (MnO₂)/acid for synthesizing polycarboxylate superplasticizers (MPCE) via solution copolymerization of acrylic acid (AA) and methallyl polyoxyethylene ethers (TPEG)…

Controllable Human-centric Keyframe Interpolation with Generative Prior Open

Zujin Guo, Si Wu, Zhongang Cai, Wei Li, Chen Change Loy · 2025

Existing interpolation methods use pre-trained video diffusion priors to generate intermediate frames between sparsely sampled keyframes. In the absence of 3D geometric guidance, these methods struggle to produce plausible results for comp…

Photoresponsive Polymer Nanocomposites: Dynamic Materials with Photocontrolled Functions Open

Shuofeng Liang, Chenrui Yuan, Minghao Wang, Si Wu · 2025

Insights Into Dendritic Growth Mechanisms in Batteries: A Combined Machine Learning and Computational Study Open

Zirui Zhao, Junchao Xia, Si Wu, Xiaoke Wang, Guangping Xu , et al. · 2025

In recent years, researchers have increasingly sought batteries as an efficient and cost‐effective solution for energy storage and supply, owing to their high energy density, low cost, and environmental resilience. However, the issue of de…

Insights into dendritic growth mechanisms in batteries: A combined machine learning and computational study Open

Zirui Zhao, Junchao Xia, Si Wu, Xiaoke Wang, Guangping Xu , et al. · 2025

In recent years, researchers have increasingly sought batteries as an efficient and cost-effective solution for energy storage and supply, owing to their high energy density, low cost, and environmental resilience. However, the issue of de…

Toward high-energy-density phase change thermal storage materials Open

Xiao Zhang, Haoyuan Sang, Kaiyue Tang, Si Wu · 2025

Manipulation of room-temperature magnetic skyrmions in a van der Waals ferromagnet Fe3GaTe2 Open

Yao Yin, M. Liu, Wei Li, Li Wan, Mengting Zou , et al. · 2025

The magnetic skyrmion in two-dimensional van der Waals (vdW) ferromagnetic materials offer a feasible and robust platform for future spintronic applications, thanks to their atomic-scale interface and stacking structure. Recently, a room t…

Unraveling the magnetic and electronic complexity of intermetallic ErPd$_2$Si$_2$: Anisotropic thermal expansion, phase transitions, and twofold magnetotransport behavior Open

Kaitong Sun, Si Wu, Guanping Xu, Lingwei Li, Hongyu Chen , et al. · 2024

We present a comprehensive investigation into the physical properties of intermetallic ErPd$_2$Si$_2$, a compound renowned for its intriguing magnetic and electronic characteristics. We confirm the tetragonal crystal structure of ErPd$_2$S…

Switchable Chern insulator, isospin competitions and charge density\n waves in rhombohedral graphene moire superlattices Open

Jian Zheng, Si Wu, Kai Liu, Bosai Lyu, S.M Liu , et al. · 2024

Graphene-based moire superlattices provide a versatile platform for exploring\nnovel correlated and topological electronic states, driven by enhanced Coulomb\ninteractions within flat bands. The intrinsic tunability of graphene s multiple\…

Deep learning-driven evaluation and prediction of ion-doped NASICON materials for enhanced solid-state battery performance Open

Zirui Zhao, Xiaoke Wang, Si Wu, Pengfei Zhou, Qian Zhao , et al. · 2024

Deep learning-driven evaluation and prediction of ion-doped NASICON materials for enhanced solid-state battery performance Open

Zirui Zhao, Xiaoke Wang, Si Wu, Pengfei Zhou, Qian Zhao , et al. · 2024

We developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) model capable of predicting the performance of various ion-doped NASICON compounds by leveraging extensive datasets from prior experimental investigation.The model demonstrated high accurac…

Photocontrolled Reversible Solid‐Fluid Transitions of Azopolymer Nanocomposites for Intelligent Nanomaterials Open

Shuofeng Liang, Chenrui Yuan, Chen Nie, Yazhi Liu, Dachuan Zhang , et al. · 2024

Intelligent polymer nanocomposites are multicomponent and multifunctional materials that show immense potential across diverse applications. However, to exhibit intelligent traits such as adaptability, reconfigurability and dynamic propert…

Investment Willingness and Behavior Choice of the Middle-Class Families in China in the Future Open

Si Wu · 2024

Based on the survey data of the middle-class families from 20 cities in China, this paper discusses the investment willingness and behavior choice of the middle-class families in China in the future four years by means of mathematical stat…

Crystal, ferromagnetism, and magnetoresistance with sign reversal in a EuAgP semiconductor Open

Qian Zhao, Kaitong Sun, Si Wu, Haifeng Li · 2024

We synthesized the ferromagnetic EuAgP semiconductor and conducted a comprehensive study of its crystalline, magnetic, heat capacity, band gap, and magnetoresistance properties. Our investigation utilized a combination of X-ray diffraction…

Reconfiguring hydrogel assemblies using a photocontrolled metallopolymer adhesive for multiple customized functions Open

Jiahui Liu, Yun‐Shuai Huang, Yazhi Liu, Dachuan Zhang, Kaloian Koynov , et al. · 2024

Stimuli-responsive hydrogels with programmable shape changes are promising materials for soft robots, four-dimensional printing, biomedical devices and artificial intelligence systems. However, these applications require the fabrication of…

High-order sensory processing nanocircuit based on coupled VO2 oscillators Open

Yang Ke, Yanghao Wang, Pek Jun Tiw, Chaoming Wang, Xiaolong Zou , et al. · 2024

Conventional circuit elements are constrained by limitations in area and power efficiency at processing physical signals. Recently, researchers have delved into high-order dynamics and coupled oscillation dynamics utilizing Mott devices, r…

A differentiable brain simulator bridging brain simulation and brain-inspired computing Open

Chaoming Wang, Tianqiu Zhang, Sichao He, Yifeng Gong, Hongyaoxing Gu , et al. · 2023

Brain simulation builds dynamical models to mimic the structure and functions of the brain, while brain-inspired computing (BIC) develops intelligent systems by learning from the structure and functions of the brain. The two fields are int…

Photocontrolled self-assembly based on photoresponsive ruthenium complexes Open

Yang Zhou, Jingning Cao, Dachuan Zhang, Si Wu · 2023

Self-assembly, which occurs through noncovalent interactions among molecules, is a ubiquitous phenomenon in the natural world. Light is a particularly attractive stimulus for manipulating self-assembled structures due to its precise and no…

Efficient and tunable liquid crystal random laser based on plasmonic-enhanced FRET Open

Guangyin Qu, Xiaojuan Zhang, Liang Lu, Siqi Li, Wenyu Du , et al. · 2023

Random lasers (RLs), which possess peculiar advantages (e.g., emission and coherence tunable) over traditional lasers with optical resonators, have witnessed rapid development in the past decades. However, it is still a challenge to tune t…

A Photopatternable Conjugated Polymer with Thermal‐Annealing‐Promoted Interchain Stacking for Highly Stable Anti‐Counterfeiting Materials Open

Chengwei Liu, Ann‐Kathrin Steppert, Yazhi Liu, Philipp Weis, Jianyu Hu , et al. · 2023

Photoresponsive polymers can be conveniently used to fabricate anti‐counterfeiting materials through photopatterning. However, an unsolved problem is that ambient light and heat can damage anti‐counterfeiting patterns on photoresponsive po…

Organic‒inorganic semi-interpenetrating networks with orthogonal light- and magnetic-responsiveness for smart photonic gels Open

Minghao Wang, Chen Nie, Junbang Liu, Si Wu · 2023

Living matter has the ability to perceive multiple stimuli and respond accordingly. However, the integration of multiple stimuli-responsiveness in artificial materials usually causes mutual interference, which makes artificial materials wo…

MgF2 as an effective additive for improving ionic conductivity of ceramic solid electrolytes Open

Pengfei Zhou, Kaitong Sun, Shunping Ji, Zirui Zhao, Ying Fu , et al. · 2023

Class-Conditional Image Synthesis with Intra-Class Relation Preservation Open

Yunfei Zhang, Xiaoyang Huo, Tianyi Chen, Si Wu, Hau−San Wong · 2023

Bio-realistic and versatile artificial dendrites made of anti-ambipolar transistors Open

Yifei Yang, Mingkun Xu, Jing Pei, Peng Li, Guoqi Li , et al. · 2022

The understanding of neural networks as neuron-synapse binaries has been the foundation of neuroscience, and therefore, the emerging neuromorphic computing technology that takes inspiration from the brain. This dogma, however, has been inc…

Quadratic Programming for Continuous Control of Safety-Critical Multi-Agent Systems Under Uncertainty Open

Si Wu, Tengfei Liu, Magnus Egerstedt, Zhong‐Ping Jiang · 2022

This paper studies the control problem for safety-critical multi-agent systems based on quadratic programming (QP). Each controlled agent is modeled as a cascade connection of an integrator and an uncertain nonlinear actuation system. In p…

BrainPy : a flexible, integrative, efficient, and extensible framework towards general-purpose brain dynamics programming Open

Chaoming Wang, Xiaoyu Chen, Tianqiu Zhang, Si Wu · 2022

The neural mechanisms underlying brain functions are extremely complicated. Brain dynamics modeling is an indispensable tool for elucidating these mechanisms by modeling the dynamics of the neural circuits that execute brain functions. To …

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