Candida albicans(C.albicans)represents one of the most prevalent opportunistic fungal pathogens in cancer patients.Although the association between C.albicans and cancer has been recognized for decades,the causal rela...Candida albicans(C.albicans)represents one of the most prevalent opportunistic fungal pathogens in cancer patients.Although the association between C.albicans and cancer has been recognized for decades,the causal relationship,whether C.albicans infection is a consequence of cancer or a direct contributor to cancer development-remains a subject of intensive investigation.Recently,the complex interplay between microbes and cancer has garnered significant attention within the scientific community,with growing interest in elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms.This review systematically examines the biological characteristics of C.albicans,its multifaceted interactions with the host,and its relationship with the intestinal microbiota.Additionally,it provides a comprehensive analysis of the association between C.albicans and the development of various malignancies,with particular emphasis on digestive tract cancers.The review also identifies critical knowledge gaps and apparent contradictions in existing research,highlighting potential avenues for breakthroughs that will advance the efficient and accurate screening,diagnosis,and treatment of cancer.展开更多
Deep-blue emitter with high photoluminescence efficiency(PLQY)is highly desirable in ultra-high definition displays and white solid-state lightings.In this work,two deep-blue phenanthro[9,10]imidazole derivatives,PPIS...Deep-blue emitter with high photoluminescence efficiency(PLQY)is highly desirable in ultra-high definition displays and white solid-state lightings.In this work,two deep-blue phenanthro[9,10]imidazole derivatives,PPIS and PPPIS,with hot exciton property are successfully developed.Compared to PPIS,the embedded phenyl bridge in PPPIS is able to effectively increase the overlap of frontier molecular orbitals.In consequence,PPPIS shows higher oscillator strength and significantly enhanced PLQY.PPPIS also achieves better electroluminescence performance in non-doped device,showing deep-blue emission with Commission International de l’Eclairage(CIE)coordinates of(0.153,0.087)and the maximum external quantum efficiency(EQEmax)of 8.5%with minuscule efficiency roll-off.Meanwhile,when PPPIS serves as the host for phosphor PO-01,high-efficiency orange phosphorescent device is obtained with high EQEmax of 29.8%and negligible efficiency roll-off at 1000 cd/m^(2).Further,efficient single-emissive-layer white device is assembled via utilizing PPPIS as a blue emitter as well as the host for PO-01 simultaneously,providing warm-white emission with CIE coordinates of(0.429,0.433)at 1000 cd/m^(2),the forward-viewing EQEmaxof 27.2%and maximum power efficiency(PEmax)of 80.1 lm/W,respectively.Our studies can establish a viable design strategy for deep-blue emitters in high-performance non-doped blue OLEDs and hybrid WOLEDs.展开更多
The rheological properties of nanocellulose aqueous suspensions play a critical role in the development of nanocellulose-based bulk materials.High-crystalline,high-aspect ratio,and slender nanofibrillated cellulose(NF...The rheological properties of nanocellulose aqueous suspensions play a critical role in the development of nanocellulose-based bulk materials.High-crystalline,high-aspect ratio,and slender nanofibrillated cellulose(NFC)were extracted from four biomass resources.The cellulose nanofibrils and nanofibril bundles formed inter-connected networks in the NFC aqueous suspensions.The storage moduli of the suspensions with different concentrations were higher than their corresponding loss moduli.As the concentration increased,the storage and loss modulus of NFC dispersion increased.When the shear rate increased to a certain value,there were differences in the changing trend of the rheological behavior of NFC aqueous suspensions derived from different biomass resources and the suspensions with different solid concentrations.NFC dispersion’s storage and loss modulus increased when the temperature rose to nearly 80℃.We hope this study can deepen the understanding of the rheological properties of NFC colloids derived from different biomass resources.展开更多
<b>Objectives:</b> Allogeneic myoblast transplantation (AMT), cyclosporine immunosuppression and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were used to treat end-stage heart failure (HF) subjects without hope...<b>Objectives:</b> Allogeneic myoblast transplantation (AMT), cyclosporine immunosuppression and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were used to treat end-stage heart failure (HF) subjects without hope of obtaining a heart transplant. <b>Background:</b> Severe myocardial infarction conveys serious complications such as ventricular aneurysm, wall thinning and rupture with fatal consequences. <b>Methods: </b>After meeting Inclusion/Exclusion criteria and signing Patient Informed Consents, 10 HF subjects having mean thinnest wall thickness of 2.21 ± 0.55 mm and ventricular aneurysms were admitted under intensive care. Each subject took daily cyclosporine for three weeks. On the third day of cyclosporine administration, approximately 1 billion myoblasts were implanted <span>through 20 injections into the infarcted myocardium following CABG. <b>Results: </b><u>Safety</u> No subject suffered death, viral infection, malignant arrhythmia, reduction in cardiac output, immune rejection, or aneurysm growth. No significant difference was found before versus after treatment in the mean levels of blood routine, liver and kidney enzymes, electrolytes and fibrinogen. <u>Efficacy</u> Emission computed tomography (ECT) and magnetic resonance (MR) demonstrated significant increases in viability and perfusion. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) significantly increased (P < 0.05) by 20.1% and 19.3% at 6 months and at 2 years postoperatively. New York Heart Association (NYHA) class improved by 2 grades, including 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) distance increase, and reductions in the number of episodes of angina pectoris, chest tightness, shortness of breath after exercise, and nighttime sit-up breathing. <b>Conclusions: </b>For the first time, AMT in adjunct use with CABG and cyclosporine demonstrated that cell survived and engrafted in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy;in this small study the cell transplant was safe. The improvement in heart function and quality of life could be secondary to combined effect of bypass and cell transplant. A larger randomized clinical trial is required to confirm the efficacy.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cognitive frailty and depression are prevalent among the elderly,significantly impairing physical and cognitive functions,psychological well-being,and quality of life.Effective interventions are essential t...BACKGROUND Cognitive frailty and depression are prevalent among the elderly,significantly impairing physical and cognitive functions,psychological well-being,and quality of life.Effective interventions are essential to mitigate these adverse effects and enhance overall health outcomes in this population.AIM To evaluate the effects of exercise-cognitive dual-task training on frailty,cognitive function,psychological status,and quality of life in elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 130 patients with cognitive frailty and depression admitted between December 2021 and December 2023.Patients were divided into a control group receiving routine intervention and an observation group undergoing exercise-cognitive dual-task training in addition to routine care.Frailty,cognitive function,balance and gait,psychological status,and quality of life were assessed before and after the intervention.RESULTS After the intervention,the frailty score of the observation group was(5.32±0.69),lower than that of the control group(5.71±0.55).The Montreal cognitive assessment basic scale score in the observation group was(24.06±0.99),higher than the control group(23.43±1.40).The performance oriented mobility assessment score in the observation group was(21.81±1.24),higher than the control group(21.15±1.26).The self-efficacy in the observation group was(28.27±2.66),higher than the control group(30.05±2.66).The anxiety score in the hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)for the observation group was(5.86±0.68),lower than the control group(6.21±0.64).The depression score in the HADS for the observation group was(5.67±0.75),lower than the control group(6.27±0.92).Additionally,the scores for each dimension of the 36-item short form survey in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Exercise-cognitive dual-task training is beneficial for improving frailty,enhancing cognitive function,and improving psychological status and quality of life in elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.展开更多
BACKGROUND Emerging evidence implicates Candida albicans(C.albicans)in human oncogenesis.Notably,studies have supported its involvement in regulating outcomes in colorectal cancer(CRC).This study investigated the para...BACKGROUND Emerging evidence implicates Candida albicans(C.albicans)in human oncogenesis.Notably,studies have supported its involvement in regulating outcomes in colorectal cancer(CRC).This study investigated the paradoxical role of C.albicans in CRC,aiming to determine whether it promotes or suppresses tumor development,with a focus on the mechanistic basis linked to its metabolic profile.AIM To investigate the dual role of C.albicans in the development and progression of CRC through metabolite profiling and to establish a prognostic model that integrates the microbial and metabolic interactions in CRC,providing insights into potential therapeutic strategies and clinical outcomes.METHODSA prognostic model integrating C. albicans with CRC was developed, incorporating enrichment analysis, immuneinfiltration profiling, survival analysis, Mendelian randomization, single-cell sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics.The effects of the C. albicans metabolite mixture on CRC cells were subsequently validated in vitro. Theprimary metabolite composition was characterized using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.RESULTSA prognostic model based on five specific mRNA markers, EHD4, LIME1, GADD45B, TIMP1, and FDFT1, wasestablished. The C. albicans metabolite mixture significantly reduced CRC cell viability. Post-treatment analysisrevealed a significant decrease in gene expression in HT29 cells, while the expression levels of TIMP1, EHD4, andGADD45B were significantly elevated in HCT116 cells. Conversely, LIME1 expression and that of other CRC celllines showed reductions. In normal colonic epithelial cells (NCM460), GADD45B, TIMP1, and FDFT1 expressionlevels were significantly increased, while LIME1 and EHD4 levels were markedly reduced. Following metabolitetreatment, the invasive and migratory capabilities of NCM460, HT29, and HCT116 cells were reduced. Quantitativeanalysis of extracellular ATP post-treatment showed a significant elevation (P < 0.01). The C. albicans metabolitemixture had no effect on reactive oxygen species accumulation in CRC cells but led to a reduction in mitochondrialmembrane potential, increased intracellular lipid peroxidation, and induced apoptosis. Metabolomic profilingrevealed significant alterations, with 516 metabolites upregulated and 531 downregulated.CONCLUSIONThis study introduced a novel prognostic model for CRC risk assessment. The findings suggested that the C.albicans metabolite mixture exerted an inhibitory effect on CRC initiation.展开更多
Low-temperature hydrogenation of silicon tetrachloride(STC)is an essential step in polysilicon production.The addition of CuCl to silicon powder is currently a commonly used catalytic method and the silicon powder act...Low-temperature hydrogenation of silicon tetrachloride(STC)is an essential step in polysilicon production.The addition of CuCl to silicon powder is currently a commonly used catalytic method and the silicon powder acts as both a reactant and a catalyst.However,the reaction mechanism and the structure-activity relationship of this process have not been fully elucidated.In this work,a comprehensive study of the reaction mechanism in the presence of Si and Cu_(3)Si was carried out using density functional theory(DFT)combined with experiments,respectively.The results indicated that the ratedetermining step(RDS)in the presence of Si is the phase transition of Si atom,meanwhile,the RDS in the presence of Cu_(3)Si is the TCS-generation process.The activation barrier of the latter is smaller,highlighting that the interaction of Si with the bulk phase is the pivotal factor influencing the catalytic activity.The feasibility of transition metal doping to facilitate this step was further investigated.The Si disengage energy(E_(d))was used as a quantitative parameter to assess the catalytic activity of the catalysts,and the optimal descriptor was determined through interpretable machine learning.It was demonstrated that d-band center and electron transfer play a crucial role in regulating the level of Ed.This work reveals the mechanism and structure-activity relationship for the low-temperature hydrogenation reaction of STC,and provides a basis for the rational design of catalysts.展开更多
2-Azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes(aza-BCHs)are constrained pyrrolidine analogues with improved physicochemical characteristics in drug design.Here,we report a direct visible light-mediated photocycloaddition of 4-aza-coumari...2-Azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes(aza-BCHs)are constrained pyrrolidine analogues with improved physicochemical characteristics in drug design.Here,we report a direct visible light-mediated photocycloaddition of 4-aza-coumarins with mono-or disubstituted bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes for synthesizing aza-BCHs without an external catalyst.The introduction of the ester group on 4-aza-coumarin is critical for direct imine excitation and versatile synthetic utility.Preliminary mechanistic studies indicated that the reaction took place primarily at the triplet hypersurface.展开更多
High-power laser melting deposition stands as a viable solution for the high-quality and efficient manufacturing of large-sized titani-um alloy components.This article explores how laser influences the quality of depo...High-power laser melting deposition stands as a viable solution for the high-quality and efficient manufacturing of large-sized titani-um alloy components.This article explores how laser influences the quality of deposited layers when operating within a laser power range of 3-8 kW,and a H-shaped TC4 component with half-meter high was successfully fabricated by the laser melting deposition technology with a power of 5 kW,exhibiting a well-formed surface.In addition,the microstructure and properties of deposited TC4 components were examined.The as-deposited component is mainly composed of coarse columnar crystals.However,the distribu-tion and size of grains are particularly uneven with a range of 1-5 mm in length.The deposited TC4 is made up of lots of basketweave structure and a bit Widmanstatten structures at the grain boundaries.What’s more,lath-shapedαphase and a small amount ofβphase can be found in the grain.There is no significant disparity in grain size along the height direction;however,the heat accumula-tion resulting from deposition leads to a reduced length-to-width ratio ofα-laths in the bottom region.The tensile performance of samples from the top area marginally surpasses that of the bottom,and the tensile performance in the vertical direction is marginally better than that in the horizontal direction.According to the prevailing GB/T 38915-2020 and HB 5432-89 standards,the tensile properties of the fabricated components,sampled from various regions and directions,exceed those of forgings.The direction of sampling has weak influence on impact energy;however,fatigue crack propagation experiments indicate that cracks are more pre-valent and propagate at a slightly faster rate in horizontally-oriented specimens,a phenomenon attributed to the combined effects of grain morphology and microstructure.展开更多
Designing efficient adsorbents for the deep removal of refractory dibenzothiophene(DBT)from fuel oil is vital for addressing environmental issues such as acid rain.Herein,zinc gluconate and urea-derived porous carbons...Designing efficient adsorbents for the deep removal of refractory dibenzothiophene(DBT)from fuel oil is vital for addressing environmental issues such as acid rain.Herein,zinc gluconate and urea-derived porous carbons SF-ZnNC-T(T represents the carbonization temperature)were synthesized without solvents.Through a temperature-controlled process of“melting the zinc gluconate and urea mixture,forming H-bonded polymers,and carbonizing the polymers,”the optimal carbon,SF-ZnNC-900,was obtained with a large surface area(2280 m^(2)g^(-1),highly dispersed Zn sites,and hierarchical pore structures.Consequently,SF-ZnNC-900 demonstrated significantly higher DBT adsorption capacity of43.2 mg S g^(-1),compared to just 4.3 mg S g^(-1)for the precursor.It also demonstrated good reusability,fast adsorption rate,and the ability for ultra-deep desulfurization.The superior DBT adsorption performance resulted from the evaporation of residual zinc species,which generated abundant mesopores that facilitated DBT transformation,as well as the formation of Zn-N_(x) sites that strengthened the host-vip interaction(ΔE=-1.466 e V).The solvent-free synthesized highly dispersed Zn-doped carbon shows great potential for producing sulfur-free fuel oil and for designing metal-loaded carbon adsorbents.展开更多
High pressure can alter the properties of matter and modulate the excited-state relaxation behavior of materials without chemical intervention.In this study,high pressure was combined with steady-state absorption and ...High pressure can alter the properties of matter and modulate the excited-state relaxation behavior of materials without chemical intervention.In this study,high pressure was combined with steady-state absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy,as well as transient spectroscopy techniques,to investigate its effect on the optical properties of the stimuliresponsive material(2Z,20Z)-2,20-(1,4-phenylene)bis(3-(4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)phenyl)acrylonitrile)(CzCNDSB).With increasing pressure,the steady-state absorption and fluorescence peaks of CzCNDSB crystals exhibit red shifts,which are fully reversible.At the same time,pressure causes the molecules to pack more closely,leading to an increase in both the number and energy of multiplet self-trapped state,while the energy of local excited state decreases.The steady-state and transient results provide information on electronic energy levels,excited-state dynamics,and other properties of CzCNDSB,which show strong pressure dependence.These findings highlight the potential of CzCNDSB for practical applications such as photodetectors and solar energy conversion.展开更多
In July 2021,a catastrophic extreme precipitation(EP)event occurred in Henan Province,China,resulting in considerable human and economic losses.The synoptic pattern during this event is distinctive,characterized by th...In July 2021,a catastrophic extreme precipitation(EP)event occurred in Henan Province,China,resulting in considerable human and economic losses.The synoptic pattern during this event is distinctive,characterized by the presence of two typhoons and substantial water transport into Henan.However,a favorable synoptic pattern only does not guarantee the occurrence of heavy precipitation in Henan.This study investigates the key environmental features critical for EP under similar synoptic patterns to the 2021 Henan extreme event.It is found that cold clouds are better aggregated on EP days,accompanied by beneficial environment features like enhanced moisture conditions,stronger updrafts,and greater atmospheric instability.The temporal evolution of these environmental features shows a leading signal by one to three days.These results suggest the importance of combining the synoptic pattern and environmental features in the forecasting of heavy precipitation events.展开更多
Bulked-segregant analysis coupled with next-generation sequencing(BSA-seq) has emerged as an efficient tool for genetic mapping of single genes or major quantitative trait loci controlling(agronomic) traits of interes...Bulked-segregant analysis coupled with next-generation sequencing(BSA-seq) has emerged as an efficient tool for genetic mapping of single genes or major quantitative trait loci controlling(agronomic) traits of interest. However, such a mapping-by-sequencing approach usually relies on deep sequencing and advanced statistical methods. Application of BSA-Seq based on construction of reduced-representation libraries and allele frequency analysis permitted anchoring the barley pale-green(pg) gene on chromosome 3 HL. With further marker-assisted validation, pg was mapped to a 3.9 Mb physical-map interval. In the pg mutant a complete deletion of chlorophyllide a oxygenase(HvCAO) gene was identified.Because the product of this gene converts Chl a to Chl b, the pg mutant is deficient in Chl b.An independent Chl b-less mutant line M4437_2 carried a nonsynonymous substitution(F263 L) in the C domain of HvCAO. The study demonstrates an optimized pooling strategy for fast mapping of agronomically important genes using a segregating population.展开更多
Stripe rust(yellow rust), caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici(PST),is one of the most devastating fungal diseases in common wheat(Triticum aestivum L.) in China and worldwide. Resistance breeding is the most...Stripe rust(yellow rust), caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici(PST),is one of the most devastating fungal diseases in common wheat(Triticum aestivum L.) in China and worldwide. Resistance breeding is the most effective strategy to control diseases in crop plants. Chinese wheat lines Mengmai 58 and Huaiyang 1 are highly resistant to PST race CYR34(V26) at the adult plant stage. To genetically map the underlying resistance genes we developed segregating populations by crossing Mengmai 58 and Huaiyang 1 with the susceptible cultivar Nongda 399. The stripe rust resistances in Mengmai 58 and Huaiyang 1 were both controlled by single dominant genes, provisionally designated YrMM58 and YrHY1, respectively. Bulked segregant RNA-Seq(BSR-Seq) analysis showed that YrMM58 and YrHY1 were located in the same distal ~16 Mb region on chromosome 2 AS.Comparative genomics analysis with the physical map of Aegilops tauschii proved useful for developing additional markers to saturate the genetic linkage map. YrMM58 and YrHY1 were mapped to the distal end of chromosome arm 2 AS, with the closest marker WGGB148 being 7.7 cM and 3.8 cM from the resistance gene, which was considered to be Yr17. These markers can be used in marker-assisted selection.展开更多
Leaf senescence is normally the last stage of plant development. Early senescence of functional leaves significantly reduces the photosynthetic time and efficiency, seriously affecting grain yield and quality in wheat...Leaf senescence is normally the last stage of plant development. Early senescence of functional leaves significantly reduces the photosynthetic time and efficiency, seriously affecting grain yield and quality in wheat. Discovering genes responsible for early leaf senescence(els) are necessary for developing novel germplasms and cultivars with delayed leaf-senescence through molecular manipulation and marker assisted selection. In this study, we identified an early leaf senescence line M114 in a derivative of a wheat breeding population. Genetic analysis indicated that early leaf senescence in M114 is controlled by a single recessive gene, provisionally designated els1. By applying bulked segregant analysis and RNA-Seq(BSR-Seq), seven polymorphic markers linked to els1 were developed and the gene was located on chromosome arm 2 BS in a 1.5 c M genetic interval between markers WGGB303 and WGGB305. A co-segregating marker, WGGB302, provide a starting point for fine mapping and map-based cloning of els1.展开更多
The control of slurry pressure aiming to be consistent with the external water and earth pressure during shield tunnelling has great significance for face stability,especially in urban areas or underwater where the su...The control of slurry pressure aiming to be consistent with the external water and earth pressure during shield tunnelling has great significance for face stability,especially in urban areas or underwater where the surrounding environment is very sensitive to the fluctuation of slurry pressure.In this study,an optimal control method for slurry pressure during shield tunnelling is developed,which is composed of an identifier and a controller.The established identifier based on the random forest(RF)can describe the complex non-linear relationship between slurry pressure and its influencing factors.The proposed controller based on particle swarm optimization(PSO)can optimize the key factor to precisely control the slurry pressure at the normal state of advancement.A data set from Tsinghua Yuan Tunnel in China was used to train the RF model and several performance measures like R2,RMSE,etc.,were employed to evaluate.Then,the hybrid RF-PSO control method is adopted to optimize the control of slurry pressure.The good agreement between optimized slurry pressure and expected values demonstrates a high identifying and control precision.展开更多
Efficiently using petroleum coke as fuel and reducing carbon emission meanwhile have become attractive in oil processing industry.The paper is focused on the application of Chemical Looping Combustion(CLC)with petrole...Efficiently using petroleum coke as fuel and reducing carbon emission meanwhile have become attractive in oil processing industry.The paper is focused on the application of Chemical Looping Combustion(CLC)with petroleum coke,with the purpose of investigating its combustion performance and effects of potassium.Some experiments were performed in a laboratory scale fluidized bed facility with a natural manganese-based oxygen carrier.Experimental results indicated that the coke conversion is very sensitive to reaction temperature.The pre sent natural manganese-based oxygen carrier decorated by K has little effect on the improvement of coke conversion.XRD,SEM-EDX,and H2-TPR were adopted to characterize the reacted oxygen carrier samples.After being decorated by K,the oxygen carrier's capacity of transferring oxygen was decrea sed.A calcination temperature above the melting point of K2 CO3(891℃)shows better oxygen transfer reactivity in comparison to the one calcined at a lower temperature.The natural oxygen carrier used in the work has a high content of Si,which can easily react with K to form K(FeSi2 O6).Further,irrespective of reaction temperature,the coke conversion can be significantly enhanced by decorating the coke with K,with a demonstration of remarkably shorter reaction time,faster average coke gasification rate and higher average carbon conversion rate.展开更多
Flux-switching permanent magnet(FSPM)machine is a kind of stator-typed permanent magnet machine,which is suitable for driving electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles because of their large power/torque density ...Flux-switching permanent magnet(FSPM)machine is a kind of stator-typed permanent magnet machine,which is suitable for driving electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles because of their large power/torque density and high efficiency.The axial field flux-switching permanent magnet machine(AFFSPMM)and radial field flux-switching permanent magnet machine(RFFSPMM)with H-typed iron cores are reached and compared in this paper.On the condition of the same outer diameters and total volumes,the electromagnetic performances of the two machines are analyzed and compared by the three-dimensional finite element method,including the air gap flux density,inductance,back electromotive force(EMF),electromagnetic torque and loss.The finite element results show that the copper loss of AFFSPMM is higher than that of RFFSPMM at the rated load,however,the total loss of AFFSPMM is lower than that of the RFFSPMM.Meanwhile,AFFSPMM has greater torque than RFFSPMM in the constant power range.The related experiments are done to validate the finite element results,which are basically consistent with experiment results.展开更多
In this study, quaternized chitosan microspheres （QCMS） were prepared and its Cr （VI） removal potential was investigated. Batch experiments were conducted to examine kinetics, adsorption isotherm, pH effect, and t...In this study, quaternized chitosan microspheres （QCMS） were prepared and its Cr （VI） removal potential was investigated. Batch experiments were conducted to examine kinetics, adsorption isotherm, pH effect, and thermodynamic parameters. Equilibrium was attained within 50 rain and maximum removal of 97.34% was achieved under the optimum conditions at pH 5. Adsorption data for Cr （VI） uptake by the QCMS were analyzed according to Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin adsorption models. The maximum uptake of Cr （VI） was 39.1 mg.g-a. Thermodynamic parameters for the adsorption system were determinated at 293 K, 303 K, 313 K and 323 K. （AH° = 16.08 kJ.mol- 1;AG° = -5.84 to -8.08 kJ.mo1-1 and AS° = 74.81 J.K-1 .tool-l）. So the positive values of both A/-F and AS° suggest an endothermic reaction and increase in randomness at the solid-liquid interface during the adsorption. AG° values obtained were negative indicating a spontaneous adsorp- tion process. The kinetic process was described by a pseudo-second-order rate equation very well. The results of the present study indicated that the QCMS could he considered as a potential adsorbent for Cr （V1） in aqueous solutions.展开更多
The acoustic propagation characteristics of axisymmetric waves have been widely used in leak detection of fluid-filled pipes.The related acoustic methods and equipment are gradually coming to the market,but their theo...The acoustic propagation characteristics of axisymmetric waves have been widely used in leak detection of fluid-filled pipes.The related acoustic methods and equipment are gradually coming to the market,but their theoretical research obviously lags behind the field practice,which seriously restricts the breakthrough and innovation of this technology.Based on the fully three-dimensional effect of the surrounding medium,a coupled motion equation of axisymmetric wave of buried liquid-filled pipes is derived in detail,a contact coefficient is used to express the coupling strength between surrounding medium and pipe,then,a general equation of motion was derived which contain the pipe soil lubrication contact,pipe soil compact contact and pipe in water and air.Finally,the corresponding numerical calculation model is established and solved used numerical method.The shear effects of the surrounding medium and the shear effects at the interface between surrounding medium and pipe are discussed in detail.The output indicates that the surrounding medium is to add mass to the pipe wall,but the shear effect is to add stiffness.With the consideration of the contact strength between the pipe and the medium,the additional mass and the pipe wall will resonate at a specific frequency,resulting in a significant increase in the radiation wave to the surrounding medium.The research contents have great guiding effect on the theory of acoustic wave propagation and the engineering application of leak detection technology in the buried pipe.展开更多
文摘Candida albicans(C.albicans)represents one of the most prevalent opportunistic fungal pathogens in cancer patients.Although the association between C.albicans and cancer has been recognized for decades,the causal relationship,whether C.albicans infection is a consequence of cancer or a direct contributor to cancer development-remains a subject of intensive investigation.Recently,the complex interplay between microbes and cancer has garnered significant attention within the scientific community,with growing interest in elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms.This review systematically examines the biological characteristics of C.albicans,its multifaceted interactions with the host,and its relationship with the intestinal microbiota.Additionally,it provides a comprehensive analysis of the association between C.albicans and the development of various malignancies,with particular emphasis on digestive tract cancers.The review also identifies critical knowledge gaps and apparent contradictions in existing research,highlighting potential avenues for breakthroughs that will advance the efficient and accurate screening,diagnosis,and treatment of cancer.
基金financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22075100)the Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.20220201082GX)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2022TQ0111,2023M731267)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023NSFSC0985)Scientific Research Foundation of Chengdu University of Information Technology(No.KYTZ202174)and the Changsha Automobile Innovation Research Institute。
文摘Deep-blue emitter with high photoluminescence efficiency(PLQY)is highly desirable in ultra-high definition displays and white solid-state lightings.In this work,two deep-blue phenanthro[9,10]imidazole derivatives,PPIS and PPPIS,with hot exciton property are successfully developed.Compared to PPIS,the embedded phenyl bridge in PPPIS is able to effectively increase the overlap of frontier molecular orbitals.In consequence,PPPIS shows higher oscillator strength and significantly enhanced PLQY.PPPIS also achieves better electroluminescence performance in non-doped device,showing deep-blue emission with Commission International de l’Eclairage(CIE)coordinates of(0.153,0.087)and the maximum external quantum efficiency(EQEmax)of 8.5%with minuscule efficiency roll-off.Meanwhile,when PPPIS serves as the host for phosphor PO-01,high-efficiency orange phosphorescent device is obtained with high EQEmax of 29.8%and negligible efficiency roll-off at 1000 cd/m^(2).Further,efficient single-emissive-layer white device is assembled via utilizing PPPIS as a blue emitter as well as the host for PO-01 simultaneously,providing warm-white emission with CIE coordinates of(0.429,0.433)at 1000 cd/m^(2),the forward-viewing EQEmaxof 27.2%and maximum power efficiency(PEmax)of 80.1 lm/W,respectively.Our studies can establish a viable design strategy for deep-blue emitters in high-performance non-doped blue OLEDs and hybrid WOLEDs.
基金supported in part by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2572019BB03 and 2572021CG01)the Startup Fund and the Catalyst Fund from Rowan University and the Research Grant(PC 20-22)from the New Jersey Health Foundation from USAthe Grant(DMR-2116353)from the National Science Foundation.
文摘The rheological properties of nanocellulose aqueous suspensions play a critical role in the development of nanocellulose-based bulk materials.High-crystalline,high-aspect ratio,and slender nanofibrillated cellulose(NFC)were extracted from four biomass resources.The cellulose nanofibrils and nanofibril bundles formed inter-connected networks in the NFC aqueous suspensions.The storage moduli of the suspensions with different concentrations were higher than their corresponding loss moduli.As the concentration increased,the storage and loss modulus of NFC dispersion increased.When the shear rate increased to a certain value,there were differences in the changing trend of the rheological behavior of NFC aqueous suspensions derived from different biomass resources and the suspensions with different solid concentrations.NFC dispersion’s storage and loss modulus increased when the temperature rose to nearly 80℃.We hope this study can deepen the understanding of the rheological properties of NFC colloids derived from different biomass resources.
文摘<b>Objectives:</b> Allogeneic myoblast transplantation (AMT), cyclosporine immunosuppression and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were used to treat end-stage heart failure (HF) subjects without hope of obtaining a heart transplant. <b>Background:</b> Severe myocardial infarction conveys serious complications such as ventricular aneurysm, wall thinning and rupture with fatal consequences. <b>Methods: </b>After meeting Inclusion/Exclusion criteria and signing Patient Informed Consents, 10 HF subjects having mean thinnest wall thickness of 2.21 ± 0.55 mm and ventricular aneurysms were admitted under intensive care. Each subject took daily cyclosporine for three weeks. On the third day of cyclosporine administration, approximately 1 billion myoblasts were implanted <span>through 20 injections into the infarcted myocardium following CABG. <b>Results: </b><u>Safety</u> No subject suffered death, viral infection, malignant arrhythmia, reduction in cardiac output, immune rejection, or aneurysm growth. No significant difference was found before versus after treatment in the mean levels of blood routine, liver and kidney enzymes, electrolytes and fibrinogen. <u>Efficacy</u> Emission computed tomography (ECT) and magnetic resonance (MR) demonstrated significant increases in viability and perfusion. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) significantly increased (P < 0.05) by 20.1% and 19.3% at 6 months and at 2 years postoperatively. New York Heart Association (NYHA) class improved by 2 grades, including 6-minute walk test (6 MWT) distance increase, and reductions in the number of episodes of angina pectoris, chest tightness, shortness of breath after exercise, and nighttime sit-up breathing. <b>Conclusions: </b>For the first time, AMT in adjunct use with CABG and cyclosporine demonstrated that cell survived and engrafted in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy;in this small study the cell transplant was safe. The improvement in heart function and quality of life could be secondary to combined effect of bypass and cell transplant. A larger randomized clinical trial is required to confirm the efficacy.
文摘BACKGROUND Cognitive frailty and depression are prevalent among the elderly,significantly impairing physical and cognitive functions,psychological well-being,and quality of life.Effective interventions are essential to mitigate these adverse effects and enhance overall health outcomes in this population.AIM To evaluate the effects of exercise-cognitive dual-task training on frailty,cognitive function,psychological status,and quality of life in elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 130 patients with cognitive frailty and depression admitted between December 2021 and December 2023.Patients were divided into a control group receiving routine intervention and an observation group undergoing exercise-cognitive dual-task training in addition to routine care.Frailty,cognitive function,balance and gait,psychological status,and quality of life were assessed before and after the intervention.RESULTS After the intervention,the frailty score of the observation group was(5.32±0.69),lower than that of the control group(5.71±0.55).The Montreal cognitive assessment basic scale score in the observation group was(24.06±0.99),higher than the control group(23.43±1.40).The performance oriented mobility assessment score in the observation group was(21.81±1.24),higher than the control group(21.15±1.26).The self-efficacy in the observation group was(28.27±2.66),higher than the control group(30.05±2.66).The anxiety score in the hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)for the observation group was(5.86±0.68),lower than the control group(6.21±0.64).The depression score in the HADS for the observation group was(5.67±0.75),lower than the control group(6.27±0.92).Additionally,the scores for each dimension of the 36-item short form survey in the observation group were higher than those in the control group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Exercise-cognitive dual-task training is beneficial for improving frailty,enhancing cognitive function,and improving psychological status and quality of life in elderly patients with cognitive frailty and depression.
基金Supported by Gansu Province Joint Fund General Program,No.24JRRA878Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program Project,No.24JRRA1020+2 种基金Gansu Province Key Talent Program,No.2025RCXM006Teaching Research and Reform Program for Postgraduate Education at Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(GUSTCM),No.YBXM-202406Special Fund for Mentors of“Qihuang Talents”in the First-Level Discipline of Chinese Medicine,No.ZYXKBD-202415。
文摘BACKGROUND Emerging evidence implicates Candida albicans(C.albicans)in human oncogenesis.Notably,studies have supported its involvement in regulating outcomes in colorectal cancer(CRC).This study investigated the paradoxical role of C.albicans in CRC,aiming to determine whether it promotes or suppresses tumor development,with a focus on the mechanistic basis linked to its metabolic profile.AIM To investigate the dual role of C.albicans in the development and progression of CRC through metabolite profiling and to establish a prognostic model that integrates the microbial and metabolic interactions in CRC,providing insights into potential therapeutic strategies and clinical outcomes.METHODSA prognostic model integrating C. albicans with CRC was developed, incorporating enrichment analysis, immuneinfiltration profiling, survival analysis, Mendelian randomization, single-cell sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics.The effects of the C. albicans metabolite mixture on CRC cells were subsequently validated in vitro. Theprimary metabolite composition was characterized using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.RESULTSA prognostic model based on five specific mRNA markers, EHD4, LIME1, GADD45B, TIMP1, and FDFT1, wasestablished. The C. albicans metabolite mixture significantly reduced CRC cell viability. Post-treatment analysisrevealed a significant decrease in gene expression in HT29 cells, while the expression levels of TIMP1, EHD4, andGADD45B were significantly elevated in HCT116 cells. Conversely, LIME1 expression and that of other CRC celllines showed reductions. In normal colonic epithelial cells (NCM460), GADD45B, TIMP1, and FDFT1 expressionlevels were significantly increased, while LIME1 and EHD4 levels were markedly reduced. Following metabolitetreatment, the invasive and migratory capabilities of NCM460, HT29, and HCT116 cells were reduced. Quantitativeanalysis of extracellular ATP post-treatment showed a significant elevation (P < 0.01). The C. albicans metabolitemixture had no effect on reactive oxygen species accumulation in CRC cells but led to a reduction in mitochondrialmembrane potential, increased intracellular lipid peroxidation, and induced apoptosis. Metabolomic profilingrevealed significant alterations, with 516 metabolites upregulated and 531 downregulated.CONCLUSIONThis study introduced a novel prognostic model for CRC risk assessment. The findings suggested that the C.albicans metabolite mixture exerted an inhibitory effect on CRC initiation.
基金supported by Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory Open Innovation Fund Project(SC231002)CFD Simulation to Explore the Mass and Heat Transfer Laws of Thermal Decomposition of Mixed Salt Organic Compounds Project(2021YFC 3201404).
文摘Low-temperature hydrogenation of silicon tetrachloride(STC)is an essential step in polysilicon production.The addition of CuCl to silicon powder is currently a commonly used catalytic method and the silicon powder acts as both a reactant and a catalyst.However,the reaction mechanism and the structure-activity relationship of this process have not been fully elucidated.In this work,a comprehensive study of the reaction mechanism in the presence of Si and Cu_(3)Si was carried out using density functional theory(DFT)combined with experiments,respectively.The results indicated that the ratedetermining step(RDS)in the presence of Si is the phase transition of Si atom,meanwhile,the RDS in the presence of Cu_(3)Si is the TCS-generation process.The activation barrier of the latter is smaller,highlighting that the interaction of Si with the bulk phase is the pivotal factor influencing the catalytic activity.The feasibility of transition metal doping to facilitate this step was further investigated.The Si disengage energy(E_(d))was used as a quantitative parameter to assess the catalytic activity of the catalysts,and the optimal descriptor was determined through interpretable machine learning.It was demonstrated that d-band center and electron transfer play a crucial role in regulating the level of Ed.This work reveals the mechanism and structure-activity relationship for the low-temperature hydrogenation reaction of STC,and provides a basis for the rational design of catalysts.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1503200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22071028,21921003)。
文摘2-Azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes(aza-BCHs)are constrained pyrrolidine analogues with improved physicochemical characteristics in drug design.Here,we report a direct visible light-mediated photocycloaddition of 4-aza-coumarins with mono-or disubstituted bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes for synthesizing aza-BCHs without an external catalyst.The introduction of the ester group on 4-aza-coumarin is critical for direct imine excitation and versatile synthetic utility.Preliminary mechanistic studies indicated that the reaction took place primarily at the triplet hypersurface.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program Project(2022YFB4602300)National Natural Science Foundation Sponsored Project(52205419)Major Science and Technology Projects in Sichuan Province(2023ZDZX0003).
文摘High-power laser melting deposition stands as a viable solution for the high-quality and efficient manufacturing of large-sized titani-um alloy components.This article explores how laser influences the quality of deposited layers when operating within a laser power range of 3-8 kW,and a H-shaped TC4 component with half-meter high was successfully fabricated by the laser melting deposition technology with a power of 5 kW,exhibiting a well-formed surface.In addition,the microstructure and properties of deposited TC4 components were examined.The as-deposited component is mainly composed of coarse columnar crystals.However,the distribu-tion and size of grains are particularly uneven with a range of 1-5 mm in length.The deposited TC4 is made up of lots of basketweave structure and a bit Widmanstatten structures at the grain boundaries.What’s more,lath-shapedαphase and a small amount ofβphase can be found in the grain.There is no significant disparity in grain size along the height direction;however,the heat accumula-tion resulting from deposition leads to a reduced length-to-width ratio ofα-laths in the bottom region.The tensile performance of samples from the top area marginally surpasses that of the bottom,and the tensile performance in the vertical direction is marginally better than that in the horizontal direction.According to the prevailing GB/T 38915-2020 and HB 5432-89 standards,the tensile properties of the fabricated components,sampled from various regions and directions,exceed those of forgings.The direction of sampling has weak influence on impact energy;however,fatigue crack propagation experiments indicate that cracks are more pre-valent and propagate at a slightly faster rate in horizontally-oriented specimens,a phenomenon attributed to the combined effects of grain morphology and microstructure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22378065,22278077,22278076)。
文摘Designing efficient adsorbents for the deep removal of refractory dibenzothiophene(DBT)from fuel oil is vital for addressing environmental issues such as acid rain.Herein,zinc gluconate and urea-derived porous carbons SF-ZnNC-T(T represents the carbonization temperature)were synthesized without solvents.Through a temperature-controlled process of“melting the zinc gluconate and urea mixture,forming H-bonded polymers,and carbonizing the polymers,”the optimal carbon,SF-ZnNC-900,was obtained with a large surface area(2280 m^(2)g^(-1),highly dispersed Zn sites,and hierarchical pore structures.Consequently,SF-ZnNC-900 demonstrated significantly higher DBT adsorption capacity of43.2 mg S g^(-1),compared to just 4.3 mg S g^(-1)for the precursor.It also demonstrated good reusability,fast adsorption rate,and the ability for ultra-deep desulfurization.The superior DBT adsorption performance resulted from the evaporation of residual zinc species,which generated abundant mesopores that facilitated DBT transformation,as well as the formation of Zn-N_(x) sites that strengthened the host-vip interaction(ΔE=-1.466 e V).The solvent-free synthesized highly dispersed Zn-doped carbon shows great potential for producing sulfur-free fuel oil and for designing metal-loaded carbon adsorbents.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFA0305900 and 2017YFA0403704)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61575079,51632002,11804113,and 51720105007)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province,China(Grant No.20180101230JC).
文摘High pressure can alter the properties of matter and modulate the excited-state relaxation behavior of materials without chemical intervention.In this study,high pressure was combined with steady-state absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy,as well as transient spectroscopy techniques,to investigate its effect on the optical properties of the stimuliresponsive material(2Z,20Z)-2,20-(1,4-phenylene)bis(3-(4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)phenyl)acrylonitrile)(CzCNDSB).With increasing pressure,the steady-state absorption and fluorescence peaks of CzCNDSB crystals exhibit red shifts,which are fully reversible.At the same time,pressure causes the molecules to pack more closely,leading to an increase in both the number and energy of multiplet self-trapped state,while the energy of local excited state decreases.The steady-state and transient results provide information on electronic energy levels,excited-state dynamics,and other properties of CzCNDSB,which show strong pressure dependence.These findings highlight the potential of CzCNDSB for practical applications such as photodetectors and solar energy conversion.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Pro-gram of China(Grant No.2022YFC3003902)the National Natu-ral Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42075146 and 42275006).
文摘In July 2021,a catastrophic extreme precipitation(EP)event occurred in Henan Province,China,resulting in considerable human and economic losses.The synoptic pattern during this event is distinctive,characterized by the presence of two typhoons and substantial water transport into Henan.However,a favorable synoptic pattern only does not guarantee the occurrence of heavy precipitation in Henan.This study investigates the key environmental features critical for EP under similar synoptic patterns to the 2021 Henan extreme event.It is found that cold clouds are better aggregated on EP days,accompanied by beneficial environment features like enhanced moisture conditions,stronger updrafts,and greater atmospheric instability.The temporal evolution of these environmental features shows a leading signal by one to three days.These results suggest the importance of combining the synoptic pattern and environmental features in the forecasting of heavy precipitation events.
基金supported by the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology (2015QNRC001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31370032)+1 种基金the China Agriculture Research System (CARS-05)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program
文摘Bulked-segregant analysis coupled with next-generation sequencing(BSA-seq) has emerged as an efficient tool for genetic mapping of single genes or major quantitative trait loci controlling(agronomic) traits of interest. However, such a mapping-by-sequencing approach usually relies on deep sequencing and advanced statistical methods. Application of BSA-Seq based on construction of reduced-representation libraries and allele frequency analysis permitted anchoring the barley pale-green(pg) gene on chromosome 3 HL. With further marker-assisted validation, pg was mapped to a 3.9 Mb physical-map interval. In the pg mutant a complete deletion of chlorophyllide a oxygenase(HvCAO) gene was identified.Because the product of this gene converts Chl a to Chl b, the pg mutant is deficient in Chl b.An independent Chl b-less mutant line M4437_2 carried a nonsynonymous substitution(F263 L) in the C domain of HvCAO. The study demonstrates an optimized pooling strategy for fast mapping of agronomically important genes using a segregating population.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0101802)
文摘Stripe rust(yellow rust), caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici(PST),is one of the most devastating fungal diseases in common wheat(Triticum aestivum L.) in China and worldwide. Resistance breeding is the most effective strategy to control diseases in crop plants. Chinese wheat lines Mengmai 58 and Huaiyang 1 are highly resistant to PST race CYR34(V26) at the adult plant stage. To genetically map the underlying resistance genes we developed segregating populations by crossing Mengmai 58 and Huaiyang 1 with the susceptible cultivar Nongda 399. The stripe rust resistances in Mengmai 58 and Huaiyang 1 were both controlled by single dominant genes, provisionally designated YrMM58 and YrHY1, respectively. Bulked segregant RNA-Seq(BSR-Seq) analysis showed that YrMM58 and YrHY1 were located in the same distal ~16 Mb region on chromosome 2 AS.Comparative genomics analysis with the physical map of Aegilops tauschii proved useful for developing additional markers to saturate the genetic linkage map. YrMM58 and YrHY1 were mapped to the distal end of chromosome arm 2 AS, with the closest marker WGGB148 being 7.7 cM and 3.8 cM from the resistance gene, which was considered to be Yr17. These markers can be used in marker-assisted selection.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFD0101004)Science and Technology Service Network Initiative of Chinese Academy of Sciences(KFJ-STSZDTP-024)
文摘Leaf senescence is normally the last stage of plant development. Early senescence of functional leaves significantly reduces the photosynthetic time and efficiency, seriously affecting grain yield and quality in wheat. Discovering genes responsible for early leaf senescence(els) are necessary for developing novel germplasms and cultivars with delayed leaf-senescence through molecular manipulation and marker assisted selection. In this study, we identified an early leaf senescence line M114 in a derivative of a wheat breeding population. Genetic analysis indicated that early leaf senescence in M114 is controlled by a single recessive gene, provisionally designated els1. By applying bulked segregant analysis and RNA-Seq(BSR-Seq), seven polymorphic markers linked to els1 were developed and the gene was located on chromosome arm 2 BS in a 1.5 c M genetic interval between markers WGGB303 and WGGB305. A co-segregating marker, WGGB302, provide a starting point for fine mapping and map-based cloning of els1.
基金This work was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2020YJS141)the Key Project of High-speed Rail Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.U1834208.
文摘The control of slurry pressure aiming to be consistent with the external water and earth pressure during shield tunnelling has great significance for face stability,especially in urban areas or underwater where the surrounding environment is very sensitive to the fluctuation of slurry pressure.In this study,an optimal control method for slurry pressure during shield tunnelling is developed,which is composed of an identifier and a controller.The established identifier based on the random forest(RF)can describe the complex non-linear relationship between slurry pressure and its influencing factors.The proposed controller based on particle swarm optimization(PSO)can optimize the key factor to precisely control the slurry pressure at the normal state of advancement.A data set from Tsinghua Yuan Tunnel in China was used to train the RF model and several performance measures like R2,RMSE,etc.,were employed to evaluate.Then,the hybrid RF-PSO control method is adopted to optimize the control of slurry pressure.The good agreement between optimized slurry pressure and expected values demonstrates a high identifying and control precision.
基金supported by the National Natural Foundation of China(51906113)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu province(BK20190707)+1 种基金Key Research and Development(R&D)Projects of Shanxi Province(201903D121031)Foundation of State Key Laboratory of High-efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering(Grant No.2020-KF-05)。
文摘Efficiently using petroleum coke as fuel and reducing carbon emission meanwhile have become attractive in oil processing industry.The paper is focused on the application of Chemical Looping Combustion(CLC)with petroleum coke,with the purpose of investigating its combustion performance and effects of potassium.Some experiments were performed in a laboratory scale fluidized bed facility with a natural manganese-based oxygen carrier.Experimental results indicated that the coke conversion is very sensitive to reaction temperature.The pre sent natural manganese-based oxygen carrier decorated by K has little effect on the improvement of coke conversion.XRD,SEM-EDX,and H2-TPR were adopted to characterize the reacted oxygen carrier samples.After being decorated by K,the oxygen carrier's capacity of transferring oxygen was decrea sed.A calcination temperature above the melting point of K2 CO3(891℃)shows better oxygen transfer reactivity in comparison to the one calcined at a lower temperature.The natural oxygen carrier used in the work has a high content of Si,which can easily react with K to form K(FeSi2 O6).Further,irrespective of reaction temperature,the coke conversion can be significantly enhanced by decorating the coke with K,with a demonstration of remarkably shorter reaction time,faster average coke gasification rate and higher average carbon conversion rate.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51507087)the Six Talents Summit Project of Jiangsu Province(XNYQC-017)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Nantong City(MS22019017 and JC2018145).
文摘Flux-switching permanent magnet(FSPM)machine is a kind of stator-typed permanent magnet machine,which is suitable for driving electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles because of their large power/torque density and high efficiency.The axial field flux-switching permanent magnet machine(AFFSPMM)and radial field flux-switching permanent magnet machine(RFFSPMM)with H-typed iron cores are reached and compared in this paper.On the condition of the same outer diameters and total volumes,the electromagnetic performances of the two machines are analyzed and compared by the three-dimensional finite element method,including the air gap flux density,inductance,back electromotive force(EMF),electromagnetic torque and loss.The finite element results show that the copper loss of AFFSPMM is higher than that of RFFSPMM at the rated load,however,the total loss of AFFSPMM is lower than that of the RFFSPMM.Meanwhile,AFFSPMM has greater torque than RFFSPMM in the constant power range.The related experiments are done to validate the finite element results,which are basically consistent with experiment results.
基金Supported by the National Key Basic Research Development Plan(No.2013CB632602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21306198)
文摘In this study, quaternized chitosan microspheres （QCMS） were prepared and its Cr （VI） removal potential was investigated. Batch experiments were conducted to examine kinetics, adsorption isotherm, pH effect, and thermodynamic parameters. Equilibrium was attained within 50 rain and maximum removal of 97.34% was achieved under the optimum conditions at pH 5. Adsorption data for Cr （VI） uptake by the QCMS were analyzed according to Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin adsorption models. The maximum uptake of Cr （VI） was 39.1 mg.g-a. Thermodynamic parameters for the adsorption system were determinated at 293 K, 303 K, 313 K and 323 K. （AH° = 16.08 kJ.mol- 1;AG° = -5.84 to -8.08 kJ.mo1-1 and AS° = 74.81 J.K-1 .tool-l）. So the positive values of both A/-F and AS° suggest an endothermic reaction and increase in randomness at the solid-liquid interface during the adsorption. AG° values obtained were negative indicating a spontaneous adsorp- tion process. The kinetic process was described by a pseudo-second-order rate equation very well. The results of the present study indicated that the QCMS could he considered as a potential adsorbent for Cr （V1） in aqueous solutions.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11774378).
文摘The acoustic propagation characteristics of axisymmetric waves have been widely used in leak detection of fluid-filled pipes.The related acoustic methods and equipment are gradually coming to the market,but their theoretical research obviously lags behind the field practice,which seriously restricts the breakthrough and innovation of this technology.Based on the fully three-dimensional effect of the surrounding medium,a coupled motion equation of axisymmetric wave of buried liquid-filled pipes is derived in detail,a contact coefficient is used to express the coupling strength between surrounding medium and pipe,then,a general equation of motion was derived which contain the pipe soil lubrication contact,pipe soil compact contact and pipe in water and air.Finally,the corresponding numerical calculation model is established and solved used numerical method.The shear effects of the surrounding medium and the shear effects at the interface between surrounding medium and pipe are discussed in detail.The output indicates that the surrounding medium is to add mass to the pipe wall,but the shear effect is to add stiffness.With the consideration of the contact strength between the pipe and the medium,the additional mass and the pipe wall will resonate at a specific frequency,resulting in a significant increase in the radiation wave to the surrounding medium.The research contents have great guiding effect on the theory of acoustic wave propagation and the engineering application of leak detection technology in the buried pipe.
