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The North China Craton (NCC) is renowned for cratonic reactivation and dramatic destruction. Detailed lithospheric structure is crucial for understanding the geological evolution and seismogenesis of the NCC. We imaged the lithospheric structure of the central and eastern NCC with ambient noise and teleseismic surface wave tomography. Our new model unveils remarkable N‐S variation in the lithospheric structure. An E‐W elongated lithospheric weak zone, coinciding with contemporary left‐lateral shearing revealed by geodetic observation, occupies the northern central and eastern NCC. Our model suggests that radical destruction of the eastern NCC in the late Mesozoic facilitated the late‐Cenozoic shearing induced by the continuous India‐Eurasia convergence. The late‐Cenozoic shearing progressively altered the pre‐thinned lithosphere accompanied by asthenospheric upwelling and strong seismic activity. Our results suggest a transition from the Pacific subduction dominating tectonic regime to the India‐Asia collision dominating lithospheric deformation framework in the Cenozoic and ongoing lithospheric alteration of the NCC. Plain Language Summary: The NCC is one of the oldest cratons in China and a typical example of cratonic reactivation. The NCC experienced significant destruction since the Mesozoic with conspicuous internal deformation and seismic activity within the central and eastern NCC. The fine lithospheric structure is essential for our understanding of the geological evolution of the ancient craton. We imaged the lithospheric structure of the central and eastern NCC with ambient noise and teleseismic surface wave tomography. Our results reveal complicated lithospheric structure due to the superposition of multi‐stage lithospheric modification. In addition to the predominant Mesozoic‐Cenozoic cratonic destruction, Cenozoic shearing of the lithosphere, induced by the far‐field effect of the India‐Asia collision, also has a profound influence on the present lithospheric structure and regional seismicity. These new results benefit our understanding of the evolution of the NCC in the Cenozoic and the genetic mechanism of regional seismic hazards. Key Points: High‐resolution lithospheric structure of the central and eastern North China Craton (NCC)Significant N‐S variations in lithospheric strength and seismicity within the NCCTransition of the deformation style and ongoing lithospheric destruction of the NCC [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study focuses on sewage sludge treatment and applies the Bad Output model to deal with desirable and undesirable outputs independently. This approach provides an objective way to assess the technical efficiency of wastewater treatment plants in eastern China and provides a reference for the development of the Midwest. The efficiency score results of 518 plants show some volatility - the average efficiency score is 0.29; 27 plants’ efficiency scores are close to 1; 146 plants have an efficiency score of between 1 and the average efficiency score. The higher efficiency score regions are Hainan, Guangdong, Fujian, and Beijing, while by contrast, Hebei, Shanghai, and Tianjin have average efficiency scores lower than the other regions. The results of the adjustment ratio in wastewater treatment or sewage sludge water contents illustrate that most regions exhibit efficiency volatility, and some regions can no longer can support wastewater treatment or sewage sludge water contents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was performed to investigate the effects of high-voltage electrical burns (HEB) on the pulmonary microcirculation in rabbits. Total of 120 rabbits were randomly divided into control and HEB group using a random number table. HEB model was developed with a voltage regulator and experimental transformer. Laser Doppler perfusion imager was utilized to monitor and quantify the blood perfusion in pulmonary microcirculation. The microvascular morphologic changes of the lung were observed using light microscopy and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The lung wet/dry weight ratio and the PaO2 were determined. The values of blood perfusion in rabbit pulmonary microcirculation in the HEB group were decreased at 5 min, but increased at 1 h after burn (P < 0.01) and then decreased gradually. Light microscopy reveals microthrombus formation in pulmonary venules and bleeding in venous capillaries in HEB group. We found the number of microvilli in the capillary endothelial cells decreased, the rough endoplasmic reticulum expanded and severe degranulation occurred, the mitochondrial cristae fused or disappeared, and severe edema surrounded the capillary endothelial cells by TEM. The values of lung wet/dry weight ratio were higher and the PaO2 were lower than that of before burn group (P < 0.01). These results demonstrated that microcirculatory disorders play a major role in the development of progressive lung damage after high-voltage electrical burns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NASICON (Sodium super ionic conductor) structured Li1·5Al0·5Ge1·5(PO4)3 (LAGP) solid electrolyte is synthesized through a solid state reaction. The total conductivity of the LAGP electrolyte is 7 × 10-5 S cm-1 with a potential window larger than 6 V. All solid state lithium batteries are fabricated using LiMn2O4 as a cathode, LAGP as an electrolyte and lithium metal as an anode. The LiMn2O4/LAGP/Li cell can deliver a capacity of about 80 mAh g-1 in the first discharge cycle and increases gradually with charge/discharge cycles, indicating that LAGP can be used as a promising electrolyte for lithium rechargeable batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NASICON (Sodium super ionic conductor) structured Li1·5Al0·5Ge1·5(PO4)3 (LAGP) solid electrolyte is synthesized through a solid state reaction. The total conductivity of the LAGP electrolyte is 7×10-5 S cm-1 with a potential window larger than 6 V. All solid state lithium batteries are fabricated using LiMn2O4 as a cathode, LAGP as an electrolyte and lithium metal as an anode. The LiMn2O4/LAGP/Li cell can deliver a capacity of about 80 mAh g-1 in the first discharge cycle and increases gradually with charge/discharge cycles, indicating that LAGP can be used as a promising electrolyte for lithium rechargeable batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]