The thermotropic liquid crystal polyester(TLCP)fiber is an increasingly important strategic high-performance fiber.In this paper,the TLCP was prepared by two-step melt polymerization using 4-hydroxybenzoic acid(HBA)an...The thermotropic liquid crystal polyester(TLCP)fiber is an increasingly important strategic high-performance fiber.In this paper,the TLCP was prepared by two-step melt polymerization using 4-hydroxybenzoic acid(HBA)and 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid(HNA)as comonomers at a molar ratio of 7∶3.The structure of TLCP was confirmed by the Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectrometer and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectrometer.The thermal and rheological properties of TLCP before and after heat treatment were analyzed systematically by the differential scanning calorimeter(DSC),dynamic mechanical analyzer(DMA)and high-temperature rotational rheometer.The results revealed that the melting temperature,glass transition temperature and melt viscosity of the TLCP increased significantly after heat treatment.It indicates that the crystallization of the TLCP is perfect,and solid-phase condensation occurs during heat treatment,which increases its molecular mass.In conclusion,heat treatment at a temperature below but close to the melting temperature can effectively regulate the structure and properties of the TLCP,and the results of this study can provide a reference for the high strengthening of TLCP fibers.展开更多
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are ubiquitous global pollutants, which are known to have immune, development, reproduction, and endocrine toxicity in aquatic organisms, including bivalves. 2,2',4,4'-Tetrab...Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are ubiquitous global pollutants, which are known to have immune, development, reproduction, and endocrine toxicity in aquatic organisms, including bivalves. 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) is the predominant PBDE congener detected in environmental samples and the tissues of organisms. However, the mechanism of its toxicity remains unclear. In this study, high-throughput sequencing was performed using the clam Mactra veneriformis, a good model for toxicological research, to clarify the transcriptomic response to BDE-47 and the mechanism responsible for the toxicity of BDE-47. The clams were exposed to 5 pg/L BDE-47 for 3 days and the digestive glands were sampled for high-throughput sequencing analysis. We obtained 127 648, 154 225, and 124 985 unigenes by de novo assembly of the control group reads (CG), BDE-47 group reads (BDEG), and control and BDE-47 reads (CG & BDEG), respectively. We annotated 32 176 unigenes from the CG & BDEG reads using the NR database. We categorized 24 401 unigenes into 25 functional COG clusters and 21 749 unigenes were assigned to 259 KEGG pathways. Moreover, 17 625 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were detected, with 10 028 upregulated DEGs and 7 597 downregulated DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis showed that the DEGs were involved with detoxification, antioxidant defense, immune response, apoptosis, and other functions. The mRNA expression levels of 26 DEGs were verified by quantitative real-time PCR, which demonstrated the high agreement between the two methods. These results provide a good basis for future research using the M. veneriformis model into the mechanism of PBDEs toxicity and molecular biomarkers for BDE-47 pollution. The regulation and interaction of the DEGs would be studied in the future for clarifying the mechanism of PBDEs toxicity.展开更多
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2021YFB3700105)。
文摘The thermotropic liquid crystal polyester(TLCP)fiber is an increasingly important strategic high-performance fiber.In this paper,the TLCP was prepared by two-step melt polymerization using 4-hydroxybenzoic acid(HBA)and 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid(HNA)as comonomers at a molar ratio of 7∶3.The structure of TLCP was confirmed by the Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectrometer and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectrometer.The thermal and rheological properties of TLCP before and after heat treatment were analyzed systematically by the differential scanning calorimeter(DSC),dynamic mechanical analyzer(DMA)and high-temperature rotational rheometer.The results revealed that the melting temperature,glass transition temperature and melt viscosity of the TLCP increased significantly after heat treatment.It indicates that the crystallization of the TLCP is perfect,and solid-phase condensation occurs during heat treatment,which increases its molecular mass.In conclusion,heat treatment at a temperature below but close to the melting temperature can effectively regulate the structure and properties of the TLCP,and the results of this study can provide a reference for the high strengthening of TLCP fibers.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41206120)the Development Plan of Science and Technology in Yantai(No.2011062)+1 种基金the National Special Research Fund for Non-Profit Marine Sector(No.201205023)the Ludong University Research Funding(No.210-32040301)
文摘Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are ubiquitous global pollutants, which are known to have immune, development, reproduction, and endocrine toxicity in aquatic organisms, including bivalves. 2,2',4,4'-Tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) is the predominant PBDE congener detected in environmental samples and the tissues of organisms. However, the mechanism of its toxicity remains unclear. In this study, high-throughput sequencing was performed using the clam Mactra veneriformis, a good model for toxicological research, to clarify the transcriptomic response to BDE-47 and the mechanism responsible for the toxicity of BDE-47. The clams were exposed to 5 pg/L BDE-47 for 3 days and the digestive glands were sampled for high-throughput sequencing analysis. We obtained 127 648, 154 225, and 124 985 unigenes by de novo assembly of the control group reads (CG), BDE-47 group reads (BDEG), and control and BDE-47 reads (CG & BDEG), respectively. We annotated 32 176 unigenes from the CG & BDEG reads using the NR database. We categorized 24 401 unigenes into 25 functional COG clusters and 21 749 unigenes were assigned to 259 KEGG pathways. Moreover, 17 625 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were detected, with 10 028 upregulated DEGs and 7 597 downregulated DEGs. Functional enrichment analysis showed that the DEGs were involved with detoxification, antioxidant defense, immune response, apoptosis, and other functions. The mRNA expression levels of 26 DEGs were verified by quantitative real-time PCR, which demonstrated the high agreement between the two methods. These results provide a good basis for future research using the M. veneriformis model into the mechanism of PBDEs toxicity and molecular biomarkers for BDE-47 pollution. The regulation and interaction of the DEGs would be studied in the future for clarifying the mechanism of PBDEs toxicity.