The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF...The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF)argon plasma,and the temperatures were measured using a DPV-2000 monitor.A model combining the electromagnetism,thermal flow,and heat transfer characteristics of powder during in-flight heating in argon plasma was proposed.The melting processes of CeO_(2)powders of different diameters,with and without thermal resistance effect,were investigated.Results show that the heating process of CeO_(2)powder particles consists of three main stages,one of which is relevant to a dimensionless parameter known as the Biot number.When the Biot value≥0.1,thermal resistance increases significantly,especially for the larger powders.The predicted temperature of the particles at the outlet(1800–2880 K)is in good agreement with the experimental result.展开更多
This paper presents an experimental analysis of a solar-assisted powered underfloor heating system,designed primarily to boost energy efficiency and achieve reliable desired steady-state temperature in buildings.We th...This paper presents an experimental analysis of a solar-assisted powered underfloor heating system,designed primarily to boost energy efficiency and achieve reliable desired steady-state temperature in buildings.We thoroughly tested the system’s thermal and operational features by subjecting it to three distinct scenarios that mimicked diverse solar irradiance and environmental conditions.Our findings reveal a strong correlation between variations in solar input and overall system performance.The Solar Fraction(SF),our key energy efficiency metric,varied significantly across the cases,ranging from 63.1%up to 88.7%.This high reliance on renewables resulted in a substantial reduction in backup power;consequently,the auxiliary electric heater was only required to supply between 1.82 and 3.00 kWh over the test periods.The circulation pump operated on a precise control logic,engaging below 20℃ and disengaging at 21℃.Crucially,the experiments verified the system’s ability not only tomeet the air temperature setpoint but also to ensure the floor surface temperature stayed within required international comfort criteria.These robust results directly support the study’s main objective.For practical application,we advise increasing the total length of the embedded pipe network.This crucial adjustment would allow for a reduction in the required circulating water temperature,which in turn maximizes the utilization of low-grade solar heat and optimizes radiant heat delivery toward achieving the desired steady-state temperature.Ultimately,the study confirms that solar-assisted underfloor heating offers a technically viable,sustainable,and energy-efficient solution with the potential to significantly cut fossil fuel consumption.展开更多
The buoyancy-induced flow constitutes a core scientific issue for thermal management of electronic devices and thermal design of energy systems,where accurate characterization of flow and heat transfer is essential to...The buoyancy-induced flow constitutes a core scientific issue for thermal management of electronic devices and thermal design of energy systems,where accurate characterization of flow and heat transfer is essential to improve thermal efficiency.In this work,buoyancy-induced flow above two heating elements flush-mounted at the bottom of a square enclosure containing air is numerically investigated over a range of Rayleigh numbers(0<Ra≤1.5×10^(8)),with a focus on equal and unequal heat flux conditions under a constraint of constant total thermal energy input.Distinct flow transitions are observed in both cases,leading to the identification of three flow regimes:Steady,periodic unsteady,and chaotic unsteady.Two types of periodic flows are distinguished,in which the first is a periodic flow dominated by a fundamental frequency(FF)and its integer-multiple frequencies(INTMF),while the second is a more complex periodic flow featuring FF,INTMF,and their sub-harmonics.The transitions between these regimes are affected by the relative heat flux of the two heaters.When the heat flux of the two heaters is unequal,the range of Rayleigh numbers corresponding to periodic flow is suppressed.It is also found that the time-averaged maximum temperature of the strong heater increases more rapidly with Ra,while that of the weak heater increases more slowly,reflecting the interaction between buoyancy-driven flow dynamics and asymmetric heat input.Analysis of the time-averaged Nusselt number demonstrates that heat dissipation from the isothermal walls remains roughly equivalent,even when the heat flux of the two heaters differs by a factor of two.These findings highlight the critical roles of Rayleigh number,the number of heaters,and the heat flux ratio of the heaters in determining heat transfer and flow characteristics for buoyancy-driven convection systems,providing important theoretical support and design references for engineering scenarios such as electronic devices and design of new energy systems.展开更多
Based on the Fluent numerical simulation method,this study systematically analyzed the structural parameters of the spiral tube heat exchanger and the influence of the external baffle on its heat transfer performance....Based on the Fluent numerical simulation method,this study systematically analyzed the structural parameters of the spiral tube heat exchanger and the influence of the external baffle on its heat transfer performance.The results show that when the equivalent diameter of the spiral tube increased from 16.68 to 21.23 mm,its surface heat transfer coefficient decreased from 22,040 to 17,230 W/m^(2)⋅K,and the outlet air temperature dropped from 822.3 to 807.3 K.However,the pressure loss decreased from 2.692 to 0.958 kPa.which reveals the contradiction between the heat transfer efficiency and the flow resistance.By adding a baffle to enhance the turbulent disturbance,the wall heat flux density is increased by 21.17%,the surface heat transfer coefficient is increased by 12.1%,and the outlet temperature is optimized,which verifies the significant improvement of the heat transfer performance by the countercurrent design.Comprehensive research shows that the collaborative optimization of spiral tube equivalent diameter parameters and baffle flow control is the key to improve the comprehensive performance of heat exchanger.Theresearch results provide a theoretical basis for energy-saving design of industrial heat exchangers.展开更多
Oat milk has gained widespread consumer acceptance for its creamy texture,β-glucan content,and environmental sustainability.However,its relatively low protein content(typically 2-3 g/serving)presents a nutritional li...Oat milk has gained widespread consumer acceptance for its creamy texture,β-glucan content,and environmental sustainability.However,its relatively low protein content(typically 2-3 g/serving)presents a nutritional limitation,largely due to poor protein solubility.This study investigated how processing conditions influence protein content and functional stability in oat-based systems by applying two treatments:(1)α-amylase enzymatic hydrolysis,and(2)pH-shifting(from pH 7 to 12 and back)with mild heating(50℃for 10 or 30 min).Oat protein solutions were formulated from two sources:oat flour(OF)and oat protein isolate(OPI).Results suggests that α-amylase pretreatment effectively reduced starch-driven viscosity in OF,facilitating better sample handling and centrifugation.Following pH-shifting and heat treatment,both OF and OPI solutions showed significantly improved protein solubility,with protein content increased from 2.0 to~6.5 g/serving.These changes were accompanied by reduced precipitation,smaller particle sizes,and more negative zeta potential values,indicating enhanced colloidal stability.SDS-PAGE analysis revealed the presence of low-molecular-weight protein fractions,supporting increased solubilization.Fluorescence microscopy confirmed the formation of smaller,more uniformly dispersed particles in treated samples compared to controls.However,noticeable darkening or browning occurred under high-pH heating,indicating potential challenges in color control.The findings provide useful information for future industrial applications and product innovation in the plant-based beverage sector.展开更多
Giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)sensors are increasingly employed in modern magnetic sensing technologies.However,improving the GMI performance of magnetic cores remains challenging due to intrinsic limitations in material...Giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)sensors are increasingly employed in modern magnetic sensing technologies.However,improving the GMI performance of magnetic cores remains challenging due to intrinsic limitations in material properties and structural stability.In this work,we explore the use of Joule heating to enhance the GMI response of Fe_(20)Ni_(80)/Cu composite wires.By applying a current of 1.8 A for 10 min,notable improvements in magnetic domain uniformity and a reduction in domain spacing are observed.Under these conditions,GMI ratios reach 1870% in the non-diagonal mode and1147%in the diagonal mode,respectively,highlighting their potential for applications in high-precision weak magnetic field sensing.展开更多
Nuclear heating plays an important aspect in design and deployment of both fission and fusion reactors and experimental devices in terms of cooling requirements. Two experimental campaigns in the framework of a collab...Nuclear heating plays an important aspect in design and deployment of both fission and fusion reactors and experimental devices in terms of cooling requirements. Two experimental campaigns in the framework of a collaboration project between the French Atomic and Alternative Energy Commission(CEA) and Jožef Stefan Institute(JSI), Slovenia, have been performed at the JSI TRIGA reactor for the experimental assessment of nuclear heating in fission and fusion-relevant materials by the differential calorimetry technique, based on the CALMOS and CARMEN differential calorimeters, previously developed at CEA. The results of the first campaign performed at reactor powers between 100 and 250 kW have already been reported, highlighting some measurement difficulties. Therefore, the second campaign was performed at a lower reactor power of 30 kW to overcome these issues. Moreover, a computational analysis of the experiments was performed using the JSIR2S code package to calculate the nuclear heating levels. Both experiments and their reproduction by simulations are described in detail. We present a comparison of the previously reported measured nuclear heating values of the first campaign with the computational results, with consistent underestimation by simulations by 8–35%. We report the experimental and computational results for the second experimental campaign performed at a reactor power of 30 kW. The simulated heating values were in agreement with the measurements within the measured heating uncertainty, with simulated heating 2.7–11.3% lower than the experimental values.展开更多
Thetechnical,economic,and environmental performance of solar hot-water(SWH)systems for Swedish residential apartments—where approximately 80%of household energy is devoted to space heating and sanitary hotwater produ...Thetechnical,economic,and environmental performance of solar hot-water(SWH)systems for Swedish residential apartments—where approximately 80%of household energy is devoted to space heating and sanitary hotwater production—was assessed.Two collector types,flat plate(FP)and evacuated tube(ET),were simulated in TSOL Pro 5.5 for five major cities(Stockholm,Goteborg,Malmo,Uppsala,Linkoping).Climatic data and cold-water temperatures were sourced fromMeteonorm7.1,and economic parameters were derived fromrecent national statistics and literature.All calculations explicitly accounted for heat losses from collectors,storage tanks,and internal and external piping systems,and established solar-fraction equations and NPV methodology were applied.Sensitivity analyseswere conducted to determine optimal collector area and hot-water storage volume.Additionally,a Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis(10,000 iterations,±10%)and break-even subsidy/carbon-credit assessments were performed.The discount rate for NPV calculations was set at 0% for capital interest with a 5%reinvestment return over a 25-year lifespan.The highest annual solar heat yield(8017.5 kWh)was obtained in Malmo with 32 m^(2) of ET collectors,meeting 52.7%of total heating demand.Annual CO_(2) emissions were avoided by FP and ET systems by approximately~9.07 and~10.55 tonnes,respectively.Economic analysis showed that no payback was achieved without government allowance;however,at a$0.05/m^(2) allowance,positive NPV was exhibited at all stations.Lower levelized heat costs were delivered by FP systems,while ET systems demonstrated consistent superiority under climatic and economic variability according to the Monte Carlo analysis.Optimal design parameters were identified as 32 collectors and a 1680 L heating buffer tank,and Sankey diagrams highlighted collector losses as the dominant inefficiency.It was concluded that properly designed SWH systems,when supported by targeted subsidies,can significantly reduce fossil-fuel demand and CO_(2) emissions in Swedish residential buildings.This work provides the first city-specific technical–economic–environmental dataset for Sweden,establishes a foundation for a national solar-heating atlas,and informs policymaking toward 100%renewable energy targets;beyond the baseline evaluation,explicit subsidy and carbon-price thresholds,quantified uncertainty ranges,and loss-flow visualizations are also provided,reinforcing the robustness and policy relevance of the findings.展开更多
Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.B...Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.Based on the Joule effect,the solid carbon sources can be rapidly heated to ultra-high temperatures(>3000 K)through instantaneous high-energy current pulses during FJH,thus driving the rapid rearrangement and graphitization of carbon atoms.This technology demonstrates numerous advantages,such as solvent-and catalyst-free features,high energy conversion efficiency,and a short process cycle.In this review,we have systematically summarized the technology principle and equipment design for FJH,as well as its raw materials selection and pretreatment strategies.The research progress in the FJH synthesis of flash graphene,carbon nanotubes,graphene fibers,and anode hard carbon,as well as its by-products,is also presented.FJH can precisely optimize the microstructures of carbon materials(e.g.,interlayer spacing of turbostratic graphene,defect concentration,and heteroatom doping)by regulating its operation parameters like flash voltage and flash time,thereby enhancing their performances in various applications,such as composite reinforcement,metal-ion battery electrodes,supercapacitors,and electrocatalysts.However,this technology is still challenged by low process yield,macroscopic material uniformity,and green power supply system construction.More research efforts are also required to promote the transition of FJH from laboratory to industrial-scale applications,thus providing innovative solutions for advanced carbon materials manufacturing and waste management toward carbon neutrality.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory bowel disease.Cumulative evidence indicates that excess hydrogen peroxide,a potent neutrophilic chemotactic agent,produced by colonic epithel...BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory bowel disease.Cumulative evidence indicates that excess hydrogen peroxide,a potent neutrophilic chemotactic agent,produced by colonic epithelial cells has a causal role leading to infiltration of neutrophils into the colonic mucosa and subsequent development of UC.This evidence-based mechanism identifies hydrogen peroxide as a therapeutic target for reducing agents in the treatment of UC.CASE SUMMARY Presented is a 41-year-old female with a 26-year history of refractory UC.Having developed steroid dependence and never achieving complete remission on treatment by conventional and advanced therapies,she began treatment with oral R-dihydrolipoic acid(RDLA),a lipid-soluble reducing agent with intracellular site of action.Within a week,rectal bleeding ceased.She was asymptomatic for three years until a highly stressful experience,when she noticed blood in her stool.RDLA was discontinued,and she began treatment with oral sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate(STS),a reducing agent with extracellular site of action.After a week,rectal bleeding ceased,and she resumed oral RDLA and discontinued STS.To date,she remains asymptomatic with normal stool calprotectin while on RDLA.CONCLUSION STS and RDLA are reducing agents that serve as highly effective and safe therapy for the induction and maintenance of remission in UC,even in patients refractory or poorly controlled by conventional and advanced therapies.Should preliminary findings be validated by subsequent clinical trials,the use of reducing agents could potentially prevent thousands of colectomies and represent a paradigm shift in the treatment of UC.展开更多
Efficient thermal management in porous media is essential for advanced engineering applications,including solar energy systems,electronic cooling,and aerospace thermal control.This study presents a comprehensive analy...Efficient thermal management in porous media is essential for advanced engineering applications,including solar energy systems,electronic cooling,and aerospace thermal control.This study presents a comprehensive analysis of ternary hybrid nanofluids,TiO_(2)-CdTe-MoS_(2) dispersed in water,flowing over a vertical stretching or shrinking surface in a Darcy-Brinkman porous medium.The investigation accounts for the combined effects of magnetohydrodynamics,thermal radiation,viscous dissipation,and internal heat generation.In contrast to previous studies that predominantly focused on single or binary nanofluids,the present work systematically examines the thermal and hydrodynamic performance of ternary hybrid nanofluids,highlighting their enhanced heat transport capabilities in porous structures.The governing momentum and energy equations are formulated in nondimensional form and solved numerically using the shifted Legendre collocation method.The results show that increasing the magnetic parameter,M=0-4,suppresses the fluid velocity by up to 28%,while stronger thermal radiation,R=0-5,raises the near-surface temperature by approximately 32%.Viscous dissipation and internal heat generation further enhance the Nusselt number,indicating improved heat transfer performance.Overall,the findings demonstrate the synergistic influence of the three nanoparticles in optimizing flow behavior and thermal characteristics,offering valuable insights for the design of high-performance thermal management systems in energy and aerospace applications.展开更多
Thermal storage electric heating(TSEH),as a prevalent variable load resource,offers significant potential for enhancing system flexibility when aggregated into a cluster.To address the uncertainties of renewable energ...Thermal storage electric heating(TSEH),as a prevalent variable load resource,offers significant potential for enhancing system flexibility when aggregated into a cluster.To address the uncertainties of renewable energy and load forecasting in active distribution networks(ADN),this paper proposes a multi-timescale coordinated optimal dispatch strategy that incorporates TSEH clusters.It utilizes the thermal storage characteristics and short-term regulation capabilities of TSEH,along with the rapid and gradual response characteristics of resources in active distribution grids,to develop a coordinated optimization dispatch mechanism for day-ahead,intraday,and real-time stages.It provides a coordinated optimized dispatch technique across several timescales for active distribution grids,taking into account the integration of TSEH clusters.The proposed method is validated on a modified IEEE 33-node system.Simulation results demonstrate that the participation of TSEH in collaborative optimization significantly reduces the total system operating cost by 8.71%compared to the scenario without TSEH.This cost reduction is attributed to a 10.84%decrease in interaction costs with the main grid and a 47.41%reduction in network loss costs,validating effective peak shaving and valley filling.The multi-timescale framework further enhances economic efficiency,with overall operating costs progressively decreasing by 3.91%(intraday)and 4.59%(real-time),and interaction costs further reduced by 5.34%and 9.25%,respectively.Moreover,the approach enhances system stability by effectively suppressing node voltage fluctuations and ensuring all voltages remain within safe operating limits during real-time operation.Therefore,the proposed approach achieves rational coordination of diverse resources,significantly improving the economic efficiency and stability of ADNs.展开更多
In order to enhance the off-peak performance of gas turbine combined cycle(GTCC)units,a novel collaborative power generation system(CPG)was proposed.During off-peak operation periods,the remaining power of the GTCC wa...In order to enhance the off-peak performance of gas turbine combined cycle(GTCC)units,a novel collaborative power generation system(CPG)was proposed.During off-peak operation periods,the remaining power of the GTCC was used to drive the adiabatic compressed air energy storage(ACAES),while the intake air of the GTCC was heated by the compression heat of theACAES.Based on a 67.3MW GTCC,under specific demand load distribution,a CPG system and a benchmark system(BS)were designed,both of which used 9.388% of the GTCC output power to drive the ACAES.The performance of the CPG and the BS without intake air heating was compared.The results show that the load rate of the GTCC in the CPG system during off-peak periods is significantly enhanced,and the average operating efficiency of the GTCC is increased by 1.19 percentage points.However,in the BS system,due to the single collaborativemethod of load shifting,the GTCC operative efficiency is almost increased by 1.00 percentage points under different ambient temperatures.In a roundtrip cycle at an ambient temperature of 288.15K,the systemefficiency of the CPG reaches 0.5010,which is 0.62 percentage points higher than the operative efficiency of 0.4948 in the standalone GTCC;while the system efficiency of the BS is slightly inferior to that of the standalone GTCC.The findings confirm the technical feasibility and performance improvement of the ACAES-GTCC collaborative power generation system.展开更多
Coal dependence and inefficient decentralized heating have significantly increased China’s energy consumption for winter heating,increasing air pollution and exacerbating the greenhouse effect.In 2017,China implement...Coal dependence and inefficient decentralized heating have significantly increased China’s energy consumption for winter heating,increasing air pollution and exacerbating the greenhouse effect.In 2017,China implemented the Pilot Policy on Clean Winter Heating in Northern China,aiming to achieve high central heating coverage and cleaner energy consumption.Studying the effects of this policy can help promote its implementation and serve as a reference for effective adjustment of the contents in the future.However,few studies have investigated this policy and its carbon reduction effects,and most focus on the provincial or city levels.Therefore,this paper considers the policy’s influence on air pollution and carbon emissions at the county level to provide a precise and comprehensive assessment of the policy effects.We use panel data from 1290 counties in 15 provinces in Northern China from 2014 to 2021,applying a multiperiod difference-in-differences model to quantify the impact of the policy on carbon emissions and air quality in the pilot area.We then conduct a series of tests to demonstrate the robustness of the results and analyze the mechanisms of the policy effects from two perspectives,namely,central heating and natural gas use,through a mediating effect model.Finally,we examine the heterogeneity of policy effects between counties based on geographic location and per capita income levels of rural residents through a moderating effect model.The results reveal that the policy significantly reduces air pollution and carbon emissions in the pilot area by increasing the central heating area and natural gas use.Compared with the central and western regions in the north and areas with low-income rural residents,the policy effects in the eastern regions in the north and areas with high-income rural residents are more pronounced.展开更多
Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in accelerating calculus clearance and improving lower urinary tract symptoms of patients with proximal ureteral calculi af...Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in accelerating calculus clearance and improving lower urinary tract symptoms of patients with proximal ureteral calculi after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy. Methods A total of 138 patients with proximal ureteral calculi underwent ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy by a single endocrinologist. Stone size varied from 10 to 15 mm. After operation, the patients were randomly divided into three groups: the control group(group A), tamsulosin group(group B), and Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula group(group C). The treatment lasted for 4 weeks or until stone clearance. The primary and secondary outcomes of the three groups at follow-up were assessed. Results Of the 131 patients available for follow-up, 44 cases were in the group A, 45 in the group B, and 42 in the group C, respectively. The stone free rate at 2 weeks in the groups B and C were significantly higher than that in the group A(95.56%, 97.62% vs. 79.55%; all P<0.05). The ureteral colic rate and mean time of fragment expulsion were significantly reduced in the groups B(4.44% and 7.86±4.99 days) and C(2.43% and 6.76±4.37 days) compared with the group A(22.73% and 11.54±9.89 days, all P<0.05). On the day of double-J ureteric stent removal, the group C differed significantly from the group A in the total International Prostate Symptom Score, irritative subscore, obstructive subscore, and quality of life score(all P<0.05). Conclusion Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in the medical expulsive therapy might be an effective modality for patients with calculus in the proximal uretera after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy.展开更多
The kinetics of voluminal reduction of chromium ore fines containing coal （COFCC） by microwave heating was studied. When the molar ratio of carbon to oxygen was 0.84 and that of CaO to SiO2 was 0.39 in COFCC, the te...The kinetics of voluminal reduction of chromium ore fines containing coal （COFCC） by microwave heating was studied. When the molar ratio of carbon to oxygen was 0.84 and that of CaO to SiO2 was 0.39 in COFCC, the temperature rising rate of COFCC by microwave heating was 62.5 ℃/min, 68.75 ℃/min, 70. 59 ℃/min, and 72.22 ℃/min at 1 000 ℃, 1 100 ℃, 1 200 ℃, and 1 300 ℃, respectively. The results show that the voluminal re duction of COFCC by microwave heating at solid-solid phase is first order reaction, with the apparent activation energy of 51. 480 kJ/mol. The limiting step of reaction rate for the overall reaction is the mass transfer of CO in the reduced product layer between dielectric particles of chromium ore and coal.展开更多
Heat and mass transfer through a wustite pellet during converting to sponge iron was investigated. Pellet was reduced by a gaseous mixture containing CO and Hz. The grain model was considered to simulate gas solid rea...Heat and mass transfer through a wustite pellet during converting to sponge iron was investigated. Pellet was reduced by a gaseous mixture containing CO and Hz. The grain model was considered to simulate gas solid reac- tion rate. A finite volume method （FVM） was implemented for solving the governing equations. The heat transfer mechanism around the pellet includes radiation and convection and within the pellet, effective heat transfer is consid- ered as a blend of particles conduction and intraparticle radiation. Heat and mass distribution along the radius of pel- let for two cases of reducing gases composed of pure H2 and pure CO was investigated. Local fractional reduction through the pellet was plotted to examine the heat and mass transfer behavior within the pellet and find their rele- vance with reduction degree. Afterwards, the impacts of pertinent parameters including gas ratio, pellet size and po rosity were studied.展开更多
Objective: Heat shock factor 1(HSF1), a transcriptional regulator of heat shock proteins(HSPs), is an attractive therapeutic target for cancer. However, only a few HSF1 inhibitors have been identified so far.Methods: ...Objective: Heat shock factor 1(HSF1), a transcriptional regulator of heat shock proteins(HSPs), is an attractive therapeutic target for cancer. However, only a few HSF1 inhibitors have been identified so far.Methods: The mRNA and protein levels of HSF1, HSPs, cleaved PARP, and phosphorylated HSF1 were examined by real-time PCR and Western blot. Forced expression, RNA interference, and immunofluorescence assay were used for mechanistic studies.Cell viability and apoptosis were measured by WST-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Xenograft studies were performed in nude mice to evaluate the effect of dorsomorphin and an HSP90 inhibitor on tumor growth.Results: Dorsomorphin suppressed multiple stimuli-induced and constitutive HSPs expression in cancer cells. Mechanistic studies revealed that dorsomorphin reduced heat-induced HSP expression independent of adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase. Dorsomorphin reduced heat-stimulated HSF1 Ser320 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation, as well as resting nuclear HSF1 levels in cancer cells. Dorsomorphin induced cancer cell apoptosis by inhibiting HSF1 expression. A structure-activity study revealed that the 4-pyridyl at the 3-site of the pyrazolo [1, 5-a]pyrimidine ring is critical for the anti-HSF1 activities of dorsomorphin. Dorsomorphin sensitized cancer cells to HSP90 and proteasome inhibitors and inhibited HSP70 expression induced by these inhibitors in vitro. In tumor-bearing nude mice, dorsomorphin enhanced HSP90 inhibitor-induced cancer cell apoptosis, tumor growth inhibition, and HSP70 expression.Conclusions: Dorsomorphin is an HSF1 inhibitor. It induces cancer cell apoptosis, sensitizes cancer cells to both HSP90 and proteasome inhibitors, and suppresses HSP upregulation by these drugs, which may prevent the development of drug resistance.Hence, dorsomorphin and its derivates may serve as potential precursors for developing drugs against cancer.展开更多
Microstructure of solid phase reduction on manganese oxide ore fines containing coal （MOOFCC） is one of important kinetics conditions of influencing microwave heating. On condition thai an atomic molar ratio of ro ...Microstructure of solid phase reduction on manganese oxide ore fines containing coal （MOOFCC） is one of important kinetics conditions of influencing microwave heating. On condition thai an atomic molar ratio of ro ： rc in MOOFCC is 1 ： 1.06 as well as a molecular molar ratio of rSiO2： rCaO is 1 ： 1.28, 1 kg of MOOFCC is heated by microwave to reach 1 000-1 300℃ and hold different time respectively. Experiments show that the metal phase takes the iron-based metal compounds containing manganese as the main content. The manganese content of metal phase increases with the xise of temperature. The particle size of the metal phase is within the range from 0. 01 to 0.05 mm. MO2 phase in the stuff is entirely changed into MnO phase and the slag phase is mainly composed of wollastonite and manganese olivine. The stuff reduced is loose and massive as a whole and its porosity is from 30% to 45%. The low softening-melting property and the low density of the stuff impact, to some degree, the solid phase reduction of powder by microwave heating.展开更多
Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are critical for the rapid growth of electric vehicles(EVs),but their inherent lifespan leads to numerous retirements and resource challenges.The efficacy of conventional recycling technique...Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are critical for the rapid growth of electric vehicles(EVs),but their inherent lifespan leads to numerous retirements and resource challenges.The efficacy of conventional recycling techniques is increasingly compromised by their high energy consumption and secondary pollution,rendering them less responsive to greener and more sustainable requirement of rapid development.Thus,the direct recycling process emerged and was considered as a more expedient and convenient method of recycling compared to the conventional recycling modes that are currently in study.However,due to the reliance on the indispensable sintering process,direct recycling still faces considerable challenges,motivating researchers to explore faster,greener,and more cost-effective strategies for LIBs recycling,Inspiringly,Joule heating recycling(JHR),an emerging technique,offers rapid,efficient impurity removal and material regeneration with minimal environmental impact,addressing limitations of existing methods.This method reduces the time for direct recycling of spent LIBs by a factor of at least three orders of magnitude and exhibits significant potential for future industrial production.Unfortunately,due to the lack of systematic organization and reporting,this next generation approach to direct recycling of spent LIBs has not yet gained much interest.To facilitate a more profound comprehension of rising flash recycling strategy,in this study,JHR is distinguished into two distinctive implementation pathways(including flash Joule heating and carbon thermal shock),designed to accommodate varying pretreatment stages and diverse spent LIBs materials.Subsequently,the advantages of the recently developed JHR of spent LIBs in terms of material performance,environmental friendliness,and economic viability are discussed in detail.Ultimately,with the goal of achieving more attractive society effects,the future direction of JHR of spent LIBs and its potential for practical application are proposed and envisaged.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(11875039)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2023-033)+2 种基金Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021221071)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgical Innovation Foundation(2022)2023 Anhui Major Industrial Innovation Plan Project。
文摘The in-flight heating process of cerium dioxide(CeO_(2))powders was investigated through experiments and numerical simulations.In the experiment,CeO_(2)powder(average size of 30μm)was injected into radio-frequency(RF)argon plasma,and the temperatures were measured using a DPV-2000 monitor.A model combining the electromagnetism,thermal flow,and heat transfer characteristics of powder during in-flight heating in argon plasma was proposed.The melting processes of CeO_(2)powders of different diameters,with and without thermal resistance effect,were investigated.Results show that the heating process of CeO_(2)powder particles consists of three main stages,one of which is relevant to a dimensionless parameter known as the Biot number.When the Biot value≥0.1,thermal resistance increases significantly,especially for the larger powders.The predicted temperature of the particles at the outlet(1800–2880 K)is in good agreement with the experimental result.
文摘This paper presents an experimental analysis of a solar-assisted powered underfloor heating system,designed primarily to boost energy efficiency and achieve reliable desired steady-state temperature in buildings.We thoroughly tested the system’s thermal and operational features by subjecting it to three distinct scenarios that mimicked diverse solar irradiance and environmental conditions.Our findings reveal a strong correlation between variations in solar input and overall system performance.The Solar Fraction(SF),our key energy efficiency metric,varied significantly across the cases,ranging from 63.1%up to 88.7%.This high reliance on renewables resulted in a substantial reduction in backup power;consequently,the auxiliary electric heater was only required to supply between 1.82 and 3.00 kWh over the test periods.The circulation pump operated on a precise control logic,engaging below 20℃ and disengaging at 21℃.Crucially,the experiments verified the system’s ability not only tomeet the air temperature setpoint but also to ensure the floor surface temperature stayed within required international comfort criteria.These robust results directly support the study’s main objective.For practical application,we advise increasing the total length of the embedded pipe network.This crucial adjustment would allow for a reduction in the required circulating water temperature,which in turn maximizes the utilization of low-grade solar heat and optimizes radiant heat delivery toward achieving the desired steady-state temperature.Ultimately,the study confirms that solar-assisted underfloor heating offers a technically viable,sustainable,and energy-efficient solution with the potential to significantly cut fossil fuel consumption.
基金supported by the Tianjin Education Commission Research Program Project(No.2024KJ105)。
文摘The buoyancy-induced flow constitutes a core scientific issue for thermal management of electronic devices and thermal design of energy systems,where accurate characterization of flow and heat transfer is essential to improve thermal efficiency.In this work,buoyancy-induced flow above two heating elements flush-mounted at the bottom of a square enclosure containing air is numerically investigated over a range of Rayleigh numbers(0<Ra≤1.5×10^(8)),with a focus on equal and unequal heat flux conditions under a constraint of constant total thermal energy input.Distinct flow transitions are observed in both cases,leading to the identification of three flow regimes:Steady,periodic unsteady,and chaotic unsteady.Two types of periodic flows are distinguished,in which the first is a periodic flow dominated by a fundamental frequency(FF)and its integer-multiple frequencies(INTMF),while the second is a more complex periodic flow featuring FF,INTMF,and their sub-harmonics.The transitions between these regimes are affected by the relative heat flux of the two heaters.When the heat flux of the two heaters is unequal,the range of Rayleigh numbers corresponding to periodic flow is suppressed.It is also found that the time-averaged maximum temperature of the strong heater increases more rapidly with Ra,while that of the weak heater increases more slowly,reflecting the interaction between buoyancy-driven flow dynamics and asymmetric heat input.Analysis of the time-averaged Nusselt number demonstrates that heat dissipation from the isothermal walls remains roughly equivalent,even when the heat flux of the two heaters differs by a factor of two.These findings highlight the critical roles of Rayleigh number,the number of heaters,and the heat flux ratio of the heaters in determining heat transfer and flow characteristics for buoyancy-driven convection systems,providing important theoretical support and design references for engineering scenarios such as electronic devices and design of new energy systems.
基金supported by the Jing-Jin-Ji Regional Integrated Environmental Improvement-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD1200400).
文摘Based on the Fluent numerical simulation method,this study systematically analyzed the structural parameters of the spiral tube heat exchanger and the influence of the external baffle on its heat transfer performance.The results show that when the equivalent diameter of the spiral tube increased from 16.68 to 21.23 mm,its surface heat transfer coefficient decreased from 22,040 to 17,230 W/m^(2)⋅K,and the outlet air temperature dropped from 822.3 to 807.3 K.However,the pressure loss decreased from 2.692 to 0.958 kPa.which reveals the contradiction between the heat transfer efficiency and the flow resistance.By adding a baffle to enhance the turbulent disturbance,the wall heat flux density is increased by 21.17%,the surface heat transfer coefficient is increased by 12.1%,and the outlet temperature is optimized,which verifies the significant improvement of the heat transfer performance by the countercurrent design.Comprehensive research shows that the collaborative optimization of spiral tube equivalent diameter parameters and baffle flow control is the key to improve the comprehensive performance of heat exchanger.Theresearch results provide a theoretical basis for energy-saving design of industrial heat exchangers.
基金supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture,Hatch project 7009323.
文摘Oat milk has gained widespread consumer acceptance for its creamy texture,β-glucan content,and environmental sustainability.However,its relatively low protein content(typically 2-3 g/serving)presents a nutritional limitation,largely due to poor protein solubility.This study investigated how processing conditions influence protein content and functional stability in oat-based systems by applying two treatments:(1)α-amylase enzymatic hydrolysis,and(2)pH-shifting(from pH 7 to 12 and back)with mild heating(50℃for 10 or 30 min).Oat protein solutions were formulated from two sources:oat flour(OF)and oat protein isolate(OPI).Results suggests that α-amylase pretreatment effectively reduced starch-driven viscosity in OF,facilitating better sample handling and centrifugation.Following pH-shifting and heat treatment,both OF and OPI solutions showed significantly improved protein solubility,with protein content increased from 2.0 to~6.5 g/serving.These changes were accompanied by reduced precipitation,smaller particle sizes,and more negative zeta potential values,indicating enhanced colloidal stability.SDS-PAGE analysis revealed the presence of low-molecular-weight protein fractions,supporting increased solubilization.Fluorescence microscopy confirmed the formation of smaller,more uniformly dispersed particles in treated samples compared to controls.However,noticeable darkening or browning occurred under high-pH heating,indicating potential challenges in color control.The findings provide useful information for future industrial applications and product innovation in the plant-based beverage sector.
基金supported by the State Key Research and Development Program,Special Gravity Wave(Grant No.2023YFC2206003)the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program Funding(Grant No.24JRRA499)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2024QB219)the Lanzhou City Science and Technology Program Project(Grant No.2025-2-47)。
文摘Giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)sensors are increasingly employed in modern magnetic sensing technologies.However,improving the GMI performance of magnetic cores remains challenging due to intrinsic limitations in material properties and structural stability.In this work,we explore the use of Joule heating to enhance the GMI response of Fe_(20)Ni_(80)/Cu composite wires.By applying a current of 1.8 A for 10 min,notable improvements in magnetic domain uniformity and a reduction in domain spacing are observed.Under these conditions,GMI ratios reach 1870% in the non-diagonal mode and1147%in the diagonal mode,respectively,highlighting their potential for applications in high-precision weak magnetic field sensing.
基金supported by the Slovenian Research Agency(research project NC-0001-Analysis of nuclear heating in a reactor,research core funding Reactor physics No.P2-0073,infrastructure program I0-0005)。
文摘Nuclear heating plays an important aspect in design and deployment of both fission and fusion reactors and experimental devices in terms of cooling requirements. Two experimental campaigns in the framework of a collaboration project between the French Atomic and Alternative Energy Commission(CEA) and Jožef Stefan Institute(JSI), Slovenia, have been performed at the JSI TRIGA reactor for the experimental assessment of nuclear heating in fission and fusion-relevant materials by the differential calorimetry technique, based on the CALMOS and CARMEN differential calorimeters, previously developed at CEA. The results of the first campaign performed at reactor powers between 100 and 250 kW have already been reported, highlighting some measurement difficulties. Therefore, the second campaign was performed at a lower reactor power of 30 kW to overcome these issues. Moreover, a computational analysis of the experiments was performed using the JSIR2S code package to calculate the nuclear heating levels. Both experiments and their reproduction by simulations are described in detail. We present a comparison of the previously reported measured nuclear heating values of the first campaign with the computational results, with consistent underestimation by simulations by 8–35%. We report the experimental and computational results for the second experimental campaign performed at a reactor power of 30 kW. The simulated heating values were in agreement with the measurements within the measured heating uncertainty, with simulated heating 2.7–11.3% lower than the experimental values.
文摘Thetechnical,economic,and environmental performance of solar hot-water(SWH)systems for Swedish residential apartments—where approximately 80%of household energy is devoted to space heating and sanitary hotwater production—was assessed.Two collector types,flat plate(FP)and evacuated tube(ET),were simulated in TSOL Pro 5.5 for five major cities(Stockholm,Goteborg,Malmo,Uppsala,Linkoping).Climatic data and cold-water temperatures were sourced fromMeteonorm7.1,and economic parameters were derived fromrecent national statistics and literature.All calculations explicitly accounted for heat losses from collectors,storage tanks,and internal and external piping systems,and established solar-fraction equations and NPV methodology were applied.Sensitivity analyseswere conducted to determine optimal collector area and hot-water storage volume.Additionally,a Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis(10,000 iterations,±10%)and break-even subsidy/carbon-credit assessments were performed.The discount rate for NPV calculations was set at 0% for capital interest with a 5%reinvestment return over a 25-year lifespan.The highest annual solar heat yield(8017.5 kWh)was obtained in Malmo with 32 m^(2) of ET collectors,meeting 52.7%of total heating demand.Annual CO_(2) emissions were avoided by FP and ET systems by approximately~9.07 and~10.55 tonnes,respectively.Economic analysis showed that no payback was achieved without government allowance;however,at a$0.05/m^(2) allowance,positive NPV was exhibited at all stations.Lower levelized heat costs were delivered by FP systems,while ET systems demonstrated consistent superiority under climatic and economic variability according to the Monte Carlo analysis.Optimal design parameters were identified as 32 collectors and a 1680 L heating buffer tank,and Sankey diagrams highlighted collector losses as the dominant inefficiency.It was concluded that properly designed SWH systems,when supported by targeted subsidies,can significantly reduce fossil-fuel demand and CO_(2) emissions in Swedish residential buildings.This work provides the first city-specific technical–economic–environmental dataset for Sweden,establishes a foundation for a national solar-heating atlas,and informs policymaking toward 100%renewable energy targets;beyond the baseline evaluation,explicit subsidy and carbon-price thresholds,quantified uncertainty ranges,and loss-flow visualizations are also provided,reinforcing the robustness and policy relevance of the findings.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52276196)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion(FSKLCCA2508)the High-level Talent Foundation of Anhui Agricultural University(rc412307).
文摘Flash Joule heating(FJH),as a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption technology for advanced materials synthesis,has shown significant potential in the synthesis of graphene and other functional carbon materials.Based on the Joule effect,the solid carbon sources can be rapidly heated to ultra-high temperatures(>3000 K)through instantaneous high-energy current pulses during FJH,thus driving the rapid rearrangement and graphitization of carbon atoms.This technology demonstrates numerous advantages,such as solvent-and catalyst-free features,high energy conversion efficiency,and a short process cycle.In this review,we have systematically summarized the technology principle and equipment design for FJH,as well as its raw materials selection and pretreatment strategies.The research progress in the FJH synthesis of flash graphene,carbon nanotubes,graphene fibers,and anode hard carbon,as well as its by-products,is also presented.FJH can precisely optimize the microstructures of carbon materials(e.g.,interlayer spacing of turbostratic graphene,defect concentration,and heteroatom doping)by regulating its operation parameters like flash voltage and flash time,thereby enhancing their performances in various applications,such as composite reinforcement,metal-ion battery electrodes,supercapacitors,and electrocatalysts.However,this technology is still challenged by low process yield,macroscopic material uniformity,and green power supply system construction.More research efforts are also required to promote the transition of FJH from laboratory to industrial-scale applications,thus providing innovative solutions for advanced carbon materials manufacturing and waste management toward carbon neutrality.
文摘BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory bowel disease.Cumulative evidence indicates that excess hydrogen peroxide,a potent neutrophilic chemotactic agent,produced by colonic epithelial cells has a causal role leading to infiltration of neutrophils into the colonic mucosa and subsequent development of UC.This evidence-based mechanism identifies hydrogen peroxide as a therapeutic target for reducing agents in the treatment of UC.CASE SUMMARY Presented is a 41-year-old female with a 26-year history of refractory UC.Having developed steroid dependence and never achieving complete remission on treatment by conventional and advanced therapies,she began treatment with oral R-dihydrolipoic acid(RDLA),a lipid-soluble reducing agent with intracellular site of action.Within a week,rectal bleeding ceased.She was asymptomatic for three years until a highly stressful experience,when she noticed blood in her stool.RDLA was discontinued,and she began treatment with oral sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate(STS),a reducing agent with extracellular site of action.After a week,rectal bleeding ceased,and she resumed oral RDLA and discontinued STS.To date,she remains asymptomatic with normal stool calprotectin while on RDLA.CONCLUSION STS and RDLA are reducing agents that serve as highly effective and safe therapy for the induction and maintenance of remission in UC,even in patients refractory or poorly controlled by conventional and advanced therapies.Should preliminary findings be validated by subsequent clinical trials,the use of reducing agents could potentially prevent thousands of colectomies and represent a paradigm shift in the treatment of UC.
文摘Efficient thermal management in porous media is essential for advanced engineering applications,including solar energy systems,electronic cooling,and aerospace thermal control.This study presents a comprehensive analysis of ternary hybrid nanofluids,TiO_(2)-CdTe-MoS_(2) dispersed in water,flowing over a vertical stretching or shrinking surface in a Darcy-Brinkman porous medium.The investigation accounts for the combined effects of magnetohydrodynamics,thermal radiation,viscous dissipation,and internal heat generation.In contrast to previous studies that predominantly focused on single or binary nanofluids,the present work systematically examines the thermal and hydrodynamic performance of ternary hybrid nanofluids,highlighting their enhanced heat transport capabilities in porous structures.The governing momentum and energy equations are formulated in nondimensional form and solved numerically using the shifted Legendre collocation method.The results show that increasing the magnetic parameter,M=0-4,suppresses the fluid velocity by up to 28%,while stronger thermal radiation,R=0-5,raises the near-surface temperature by approximately 32%.Viscous dissipation and internal heat generation further enhance the Nusselt number,indicating improved heat transfer performance.Overall,the findings demonstrate the synergistic influence of the three nanoparticles in optimizing flow behavior and thermal characteristics,offering valuable insights for the design of high-performance thermal management systems in energy and aerospace applications.
基金supported by Integrated Distribution Network Planning and Operational Enhancement Using Flexibility Domains Under Deep Human-Vehicle-Charger-Road-Grid Coupling(U22B20105).
文摘Thermal storage electric heating(TSEH),as a prevalent variable load resource,offers significant potential for enhancing system flexibility when aggregated into a cluster.To address the uncertainties of renewable energy and load forecasting in active distribution networks(ADN),this paper proposes a multi-timescale coordinated optimal dispatch strategy that incorporates TSEH clusters.It utilizes the thermal storage characteristics and short-term regulation capabilities of TSEH,along with the rapid and gradual response characteristics of resources in active distribution grids,to develop a coordinated optimization dispatch mechanism for day-ahead,intraday,and real-time stages.It provides a coordinated optimized dispatch technique across several timescales for active distribution grids,taking into account the integration of TSEH clusters.The proposed method is validated on a modified IEEE 33-node system.Simulation results demonstrate that the participation of TSEH in collaborative optimization significantly reduces the total system operating cost by 8.71%compared to the scenario without TSEH.This cost reduction is attributed to a 10.84%decrease in interaction costs with the main grid and a 47.41%reduction in network loss costs,validating effective peak shaving and valley filling.The multi-timescale framework further enhances economic efficiency,with overall operating costs progressively decreasing by 3.91%(intraday)and 4.59%(real-time),and interaction costs further reduced by 5.34%and 9.25%,respectively.Moreover,the approach enhances system stability by effectively suppressing node voltage fluctuations and ensuring all voltages remain within safe operating limits during real-time operation.Therefore,the proposed approach achieves rational coordination of diverse resources,significantly improving the economic efficiency and stability of ADNs.
文摘In order to enhance the off-peak performance of gas turbine combined cycle(GTCC)units,a novel collaborative power generation system(CPG)was proposed.During off-peak operation periods,the remaining power of the GTCC was used to drive the adiabatic compressed air energy storage(ACAES),while the intake air of the GTCC was heated by the compression heat of theACAES.Based on a 67.3MW GTCC,under specific demand load distribution,a CPG system and a benchmark system(BS)were designed,both of which used 9.388% of the GTCC output power to drive the ACAES.The performance of the CPG and the BS without intake air heating was compared.The results show that the load rate of the GTCC in the CPG system during off-peak periods is significantly enhanced,and the average operating efficiency of the GTCC is increased by 1.19 percentage points.However,in the BS system,due to the single collaborativemethod of load shifting,the GTCC operative efficiency is almost increased by 1.00 percentage points under different ambient temperatures.In a roundtrip cycle at an ambient temperature of 288.15K,the systemefficiency of the CPG reaches 0.5010,which is 0.62 percentage points higher than the operative efficiency of 0.4948 in the standalone GTCC;while the system efficiency of the BS is slightly inferior to that of the standalone GTCC.The findings confirm the technical feasibility and performance improvement of the ACAES-GTCC collaborative power generation system.
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China[Grant No.21BGL181]to Yan Chen.
文摘Coal dependence and inefficient decentralized heating have significantly increased China’s energy consumption for winter heating,increasing air pollution and exacerbating the greenhouse effect.In 2017,China implemented the Pilot Policy on Clean Winter Heating in Northern China,aiming to achieve high central heating coverage and cleaner energy consumption.Studying the effects of this policy can help promote its implementation and serve as a reference for effective adjustment of the contents in the future.However,few studies have investigated this policy and its carbon reduction effects,and most focus on the provincial or city levels.Therefore,this paper considers the policy’s influence on air pollution and carbon emissions at the county level to provide a precise and comprehensive assessment of the policy effects.We use panel data from 1290 counties in 15 provinces in Northern China from 2014 to 2021,applying a multiperiod difference-in-differences model to quantify the impact of the policy on carbon emissions and air quality in the pilot area.We then conduct a series of tests to demonstrate the robustness of the results and analyze the mechanisms of the policy effects from two perspectives,namely,central heating and natural gas use,through a mediating effect model.Finally,we examine the heterogeneity of policy effects between counties based on geographic location and per capita income levels of rural residents through a moderating effect model.The results reveal that the policy significantly reduces air pollution and carbon emissions in the pilot area by increasing the central heating area and natural gas use.Compared with the central and western regions in the north and areas with low-income rural residents,the policy effects in the eastern regions in the north and areas with high-income rural residents are more pronounced.
文摘Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in accelerating calculus clearance and improving lower urinary tract symptoms of patients with proximal ureteral calculi after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy. Methods A total of 138 patients with proximal ureteral calculi underwent ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy by a single endocrinologist. Stone size varied from 10 to 15 mm. After operation, the patients were randomly divided into three groups: the control group(group A), tamsulosin group(group B), and Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula group(group C). The treatment lasted for 4 weeks or until stone clearance. The primary and secondary outcomes of the three groups at follow-up were assessed. Results Of the 131 patients available for follow-up, 44 cases were in the group A, 45 in the group B, and 42 in the group C, respectively. The stone free rate at 2 weeks in the groups B and C were significantly higher than that in the group A(95.56%, 97.62% vs. 79.55%; all P<0.05). The ureteral colic rate and mean time of fragment expulsion were significantly reduced in the groups B(4.44% and 7.86±4.99 days) and C(2.43% and 6.76±4.37 days) compared with the group A(22.73% and 11.54±9.89 days, all P<0.05). On the day of double-J ureteric stent removal, the group C differed significantly from the group A in the total International Prostate Symptom Score, irritative subscore, obstructive subscore, and quality of life score(all P<0.05). Conclusion Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in the medical expulsive therapy might be an effective modality for patients with calculus in the proximal uretera after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China and Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd of China(50474083)
文摘The kinetics of voluminal reduction of chromium ore fines containing coal （COFCC） by microwave heating was studied. When the molar ratio of carbon to oxygen was 0.84 and that of CaO to SiO2 was 0.39 in COFCC, the temperature rising rate of COFCC by microwave heating was 62.5 ℃/min, 68.75 ℃/min, 70. 59 ℃/min, and 72.22 ℃/min at 1 000 ℃, 1 100 ℃, 1 200 ℃, and 1 300 ℃, respectively. The results show that the voluminal re duction of COFCC by microwave heating at solid-solid phase is first order reaction, with the apparent activation energy of 51. 480 kJ/mol. The limiting step of reaction rate for the overall reaction is the mass transfer of CO in the reduced product layer between dielectric particles of chromium ore and coal.
文摘Heat and mass transfer through a wustite pellet during converting to sponge iron was investigated. Pellet was reduced by a gaseous mixture containing CO and Hz. The grain model was considered to simulate gas solid reac- tion rate. A finite volume method （FVM） was implemented for solving the governing equations. The heat transfer mechanism around the pellet includes radiation and convection and within the pellet, effective heat transfer is consid- ered as a blend of particles conduction and intraparticle radiation. Heat and mass distribution along the radius of pel- let for two cases of reducing gases composed of pure H2 and pure CO was investigated. Local fractional reduction through the pellet was plotted to examine the heat and mass transfer behavior within the pellet and find their rele- vance with reduction degree. Afterwards, the impacts of pertinent parameters including gas ratio, pellet size and po rosity were studied.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2017YFC1601702)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.2011M500825)
文摘Objective: Heat shock factor 1(HSF1), a transcriptional regulator of heat shock proteins(HSPs), is an attractive therapeutic target for cancer. However, only a few HSF1 inhibitors have been identified so far.Methods: The mRNA and protein levels of HSF1, HSPs, cleaved PARP, and phosphorylated HSF1 were examined by real-time PCR and Western blot. Forced expression, RNA interference, and immunofluorescence assay were used for mechanistic studies.Cell viability and apoptosis were measured by WST-8 assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Xenograft studies were performed in nude mice to evaluate the effect of dorsomorphin and an HSP90 inhibitor on tumor growth.Results: Dorsomorphin suppressed multiple stimuli-induced and constitutive HSPs expression in cancer cells. Mechanistic studies revealed that dorsomorphin reduced heat-induced HSP expression independent of adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase. Dorsomorphin reduced heat-stimulated HSF1 Ser320 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation, as well as resting nuclear HSF1 levels in cancer cells. Dorsomorphin induced cancer cell apoptosis by inhibiting HSF1 expression. A structure-activity study revealed that the 4-pyridyl at the 3-site of the pyrazolo [1, 5-a]pyrimidine ring is critical for the anti-HSF1 activities of dorsomorphin. Dorsomorphin sensitized cancer cells to HSP90 and proteasome inhibitors and inhibited HSP70 expression induced by these inhibitors in vitro. In tumor-bearing nude mice, dorsomorphin enhanced HSP90 inhibitor-induced cancer cell apoptosis, tumor growth inhibition, and HSP70 expression.Conclusions: Dorsomorphin is an HSF1 inhibitor. It induces cancer cell apoptosis, sensitizes cancer cells to both HSP90 and proteasome inhibitors, and suppresses HSP upregulation by these drugs, which may prevent the development of drug resistance.Hence, dorsomorphin and its derivates may serve as potential precursors for developing drugs against cancer.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50674069)
文摘Microstructure of solid phase reduction on manganese oxide ore fines containing coal （MOOFCC） is one of important kinetics conditions of influencing microwave heating. On condition thai an atomic molar ratio of ro ： rc in MOOFCC is 1 ： 1.06 as well as a molecular molar ratio of rSiO2： rCaO is 1 ： 1.28, 1 kg of MOOFCC is heated by microwave to reach 1 000-1 300℃ and hold different time respectively. Experiments show that the metal phase takes the iron-based metal compounds containing manganese as the main content. The manganese content of metal phase increases with the xise of temperature. The particle size of the metal phase is within the range from 0. 01 to 0.05 mm. MO2 phase in the stuff is entirely changed into MnO phase and the slag phase is mainly composed of wollastonite and manganese olivine. The stuff reduced is loose and massive as a whole and its porosity is from 30% to 45%. The low softening-melting property and the low density of the stuff impact, to some degree, the solid phase reduction of powder by microwave heating.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3904800)the National Outstanding Young Scientists Fund(No.5a2125002)+7 种基金the National Science Foundation of China(No.22476073)the Key Project of Jiangxi Provincial Research and Development Program(Nos.20223BBG74006 and 20243BBI91001)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M751282)the “Thousand Talents Program”of Jiangxi Province(S_(2)021GDQN2161)the Key Project of Ganzhou City Research and Development Program(No.2023PGX17350)the Science&Technology Talent Lifting Project of Hunan Province(No.2022TJ-N16)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province China(No.2024JJ4022,2023JJ30277)the Open-End Fund for National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization(ES_(2)02480184)。
文摘Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are critical for the rapid growth of electric vehicles(EVs),but their inherent lifespan leads to numerous retirements and resource challenges.The efficacy of conventional recycling techniques is increasingly compromised by their high energy consumption and secondary pollution,rendering them less responsive to greener and more sustainable requirement of rapid development.Thus,the direct recycling process emerged and was considered as a more expedient and convenient method of recycling compared to the conventional recycling modes that are currently in study.However,due to the reliance on the indispensable sintering process,direct recycling still faces considerable challenges,motivating researchers to explore faster,greener,and more cost-effective strategies for LIBs recycling,Inspiringly,Joule heating recycling(JHR),an emerging technique,offers rapid,efficient impurity removal and material regeneration with minimal environmental impact,addressing limitations of existing methods.This method reduces the time for direct recycling of spent LIBs by a factor of at least three orders of magnitude and exhibits significant potential for future industrial production.Unfortunately,due to the lack of systematic organization and reporting,this next generation approach to direct recycling of spent LIBs has not yet gained much interest.To facilitate a more profound comprehension of rising flash recycling strategy,in this study,JHR is distinguished into two distinctive implementation pathways(including flash Joule heating and carbon thermal shock),designed to accommodate varying pretreatment stages and diverse spent LIBs materials.Subsequently,the advantages of the recently developed JHR of spent LIBs in terms of material performance,environmental friendliness,and economic viability are discussed in detail.Ultimately,with the goal of achieving more attractive society effects,the future direction of JHR of spent LIBs and its potential for practical application are proposed and envisaged.
