Chronic intermittent hypoxia is considered to play an important role in cardiovascular pathogenesis during the development of obstructive sleep apnea（OSA）.We used a well-described OSA rat model induced with simultan...Chronic intermittent hypoxia is considered to play an important role in cardiovascular pathogenesis during the development of obstructive sleep apnea（OSA）.We used a well-described OSA rat model induced with simultaneous intermittent hypoxia.Male Sprague Dawley rats were individually placed into plexiglass chambers with air pressure and components were electronically controlled.The rats were exposed to intermittent hypoxia 8 hours daily for 5weeks.The changes of cardiac structure and function were examined by ultrasound.The cardiac pathology,apoptosis,and fibrosis were analyzed by H＆E staining,TUNNEL assay,and picosirius staining,respectively.The expression of inflammation and fibrosis marker genes was analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot.Chronic intermittent hypoxia/low pressure resulted in significant increase of left ventricular internal diameters（LVIDs）,endsystolic volume（ESV）,end-diastolic volume（EDV）,and blood lactate level and marked reduction in ejection fraction and fractional shortening.Chronic intermittent hypoxia increased TUNNEL-positive myocytes,disrupted normal arrangement of cardiac fibers,and increased Sirius stained collagen fibers.The expression levels of hypoxia induced factor（HIF）-l α,NF-κB,IL-6,and matrix metallopeptidase 2（MMP-2） were significantly increased in the heart of rats exposed to chronic intermittent hypoxia.In conclusion,the left ventricular function was adversely affected by chronic intermittent hypoxia,which is associated with increased expression of HIF-lα and NF-κB signaling molecules and development of cardiac inflammation,apoptosis and fibrosis.展开更多
In the development of 3D conductive frameworks for lithium metal anode(LMA),two models have been proposed:top growth model and bottom-up growth model.However,Li tends to accumulate on the top of these 3D frameworks wi...In the development of 3D conductive frameworks for lithium metal anode(LMA),two models have been proposed:top growth model and bottom-up growth model.However,Li tends to accumulate on the top of these 3D frameworks with homogenous lithiophilicity(top growth)and Li dendrite still forms.To address this issue,some researchers have focused on developing 3D frameworks with gradient lithio-philicity,which realized bottom-up growth of Li.Nevertheless,partial Li nucleation sites on the top of these frameworks were missed.Inspired by the two models talked above,this work firstly proposed a novel intermittent lithiophilic model for lithium deposition.To demonstrate the feasibility of this model,a bimetallic metal-organic frameworks derived ZnMn_(2)O_(4)-MnO nanoparticles were grown on carbon cloth for LMA.It can cycle stably under ultra-high current and areal capacity(10 mA/cm^(2),10 mAh/cm^(2)).The in-situ optical microscopy(OM)was conducted to observe the Li deposition behavior,no dendrite was found during 80 h in ester-based electrolyte while the pure Li only cycled for 2h.What is more,it can also be well-coupled with LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM811)cathode and solid-state electrolyte,which further prove the advantages of the intermittent model for the development of LMAs with high safety and high energy density.展开更多
Recently,three-dimensional(3D)conductive frameworks have been chosen as the host for composite lithium(Li)metal anode because of their exceptional electrical conductivity and remarkable thermal and electrochemical sta...Recently,three-dimensional(3D)conductive frameworks have been chosen as the host for composite lithium(Li)metal anode because of their exceptional electrical conductivity and remarkable thermal and electrochemical stability.However,Li tends to accumulate on the top of the 3D frameworks with homogenous lithiophilicity and Li dendrite still growth.This work firstly designed a bimetallic metal-organic framework(MOF)(CuMn-MOF)derived Cu_(2)O and Mn_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles decorated carbon cloth(CC)substrates(CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4))to fabricate a composite Li anode.Thanks to the synergistic effects of lithiophilic Cu_(2)O and Mn_(3)O_(4),the CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4)@Li symmetrical cell can afford a prolonged cycling lifespan(1400 h)under an ultrahigh current density and areal capacity(6 mA·cm^(-2)/6 mAh·cm^(-2)).When coupled with the LiFePO_(4)(LFP)cathode,the LFP||CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4)@Li full cell demonstrated a superior performance of 89.7 mAh·g^(-1)even at an extremely high current density(10 C).Furthermore,it can also be matched well with LiNi_(0.5)Co^(0).2Mn_(0.3)O_(2)(NCM523)cathode.Importantly,to explain the excellent performances of the CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4)@Li composite anode,an intermittent model was also proposed.This study offers a novel model that can enhance our comprehension of the Li deposition behavior and pave the way to attain stable and safe Li metal anodes by employing bimetallic MOF-derived materials to construct 3D frameworks.展开更多
基金supported by Medical Key Talents Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No:904-KJXW18)by National Natural Science Youth Foundation of China(No.81300227 and No.81300159)
文摘Chronic intermittent hypoxia is considered to play an important role in cardiovascular pathogenesis during the development of obstructive sleep apnea（OSA）.We used a well-described OSA rat model induced with simultaneous intermittent hypoxia.Male Sprague Dawley rats were individually placed into plexiglass chambers with air pressure and components were electronically controlled.The rats were exposed to intermittent hypoxia 8 hours daily for 5weeks.The changes of cardiac structure and function were examined by ultrasound.The cardiac pathology,apoptosis,and fibrosis were analyzed by H＆E staining,TUNNEL assay,and picosirius staining,respectively.The expression of inflammation and fibrosis marker genes was analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot.Chronic intermittent hypoxia/low pressure resulted in significant increase of left ventricular internal diameters（LVIDs）,endsystolic volume（ESV）,end-diastolic volume（EDV）,and blood lactate level and marked reduction in ejection fraction and fractional shortening.Chronic intermittent hypoxia increased TUNNEL-positive myocytes,disrupted normal arrangement of cardiac fibers,and increased Sirius stained collagen fibers.The expression levels of hypoxia induced factor（HIF）-l α,NF-κB,IL-6,and matrix metallopeptidase 2（MMP-2） were significantly increased in the heart of rats exposed to chronic intermittent hypoxia.In conclusion,the left ventricular function was adversely affected by chronic intermittent hypoxia,which is associated with increased expression of HIF-lα and NF-κB signaling molecules and development of cardiac inflammation,apoptosis and fibrosis.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21701083,22279112)Fok Ying-Tong Education Foundation of China(No.171064)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.B2022203018,B2018203297).
文摘In the development of 3D conductive frameworks for lithium metal anode(LMA),two models have been proposed:top growth model and bottom-up growth model.However,Li tends to accumulate on the top of these 3D frameworks with homogenous lithiophilicity(top growth)and Li dendrite still forms.To address this issue,some researchers have focused on developing 3D frameworks with gradient lithio-philicity,which realized bottom-up growth of Li.Nevertheless,partial Li nucleation sites on the top of these frameworks were missed.Inspired by the two models talked above,this work firstly proposed a novel intermittent lithiophilic model for lithium deposition.To demonstrate the feasibility of this model,a bimetallic metal-organic frameworks derived ZnMn_(2)O_(4)-MnO nanoparticles were grown on carbon cloth for LMA.It can cycle stably under ultra-high current and areal capacity(10 mA/cm^(2),10 mAh/cm^(2)).The in-situ optical microscopy(OM)was conducted to observe the Li deposition behavior,no dendrite was found during 80 h in ester-based electrolyte while the pure Li only cycled for 2h.What is more,it can also be well-coupled with LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM811)cathode and solid-state electrolyte,which further prove the advantages of the intermittent model for the development of LMAs with high safety and high energy density.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21701083 and 22279112)Fok Ying-Tong Education Foundation of China(No.171064)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.B2022203018 and B2018203297).
文摘Recently,three-dimensional(3D)conductive frameworks have been chosen as the host for composite lithium(Li)metal anode because of their exceptional electrical conductivity and remarkable thermal and electrochemical stability.However,Li tends to accumulate on the top of the 3D frameworks with homogenous lithiophilicity and Li dendrite still growth.This work firstly designed a bimetallic metal-organic framework(MOF)(CuMn-MOF)derived Cu_(2)O and Mn_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles decorated carbon cloth(CC)substrates(CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4))to fabricate a composite Li anode.Thanks to the synergistic effects of lithiophilic Cu_(2)O and Mn_(3)O_(4),the CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4)@Li symmetrical cell can afford a prolonged cycling lifespan(1400 h)under an ultrahigh current density and areal capacity(6 mA·cm^(-2)/6 mAh·cm^(-2)).When coupled with the LiFePO_(4)(LFP)cathode,the LFP||CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4)@Li full cell demonstrated a superior performance of 89.7 mAh·g^(-1)even at an extremely high current density(10 C).Furthermore,it can also be matched well with LiNi_(0.5)Co^(0).2Mn_(0.3)O_(2)(NCM523)cathode.Importantly,to explain the excellent performances of the CC@Cu_(2)O/Mn_(3)O_(4)@Li composite anode,an intermittent model was also proposed.This study offers a novel model that can enhance our comprehension of the Li deposition behavior and pave the way to attain stable and safe Li metal anodes by employing bimetallic MOF-derived materials to construct 3D frameworks.
