CeO2-ZeO2 solid solutions are extensively used as oxygen storage promoters in the current automotive three-way catalysts. High thermal stability of the textural properties is one of the most important requirements for...CeO2-ZeO2 solid solutions are extensively used as oxygen storage promoters in the current automotive three-way catalysts. High thermal stability of the textural properties is one of the most important requirements for practical application since temperatures up to 1273 K are easily experienced by these materials under real working conditions. In the present paper, we investigated how hydrothermal treatments applied to cakes of doped and undoped ZrO2-rich CeO2-ZrO2 precursors might improve the thermal stability of the final CeO2-ZrO2 solid solution. A rationale was developed that allowed to correlate the morphology of the hydrothermaUy treated cake with the thermal stability at 1273 K of the final product, which did not depend on the composition of the mixed oxides.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the distribution and neurochemical phenotype of endomorphin-2(EM-2)-containing neurons in the submucosal plexus of the rat colon.METHODS:The mid-colons between the right and left flexures were remov...AIM:To investigate the distribution and neurochemical phenotype of endomorphin-2(EM-2)-containing neurons in the submucosal plexus of the rat colon.METHODS:The mid-colons between the right and left flexures were removed from rats,and transferred into Kreb's solution. For whole-mount preparations,the mucosal,outer longitudinal muscle and inner circularmuscle layers of the tissues were separated from the submucosal layer attached to the submucosal plexus. The whole-mount preparations from each rat mid-colon were mounted onto seven gelatin-coated glass slides,and processed for immunofluorescence histochemical double-staining of EM-2 with calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP),choline acetyltransferase(Ch AT),nitric oxide synthetase(NOS),neuron-specific enolase(NSE),substance P(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP). After staining,all the fluorescence-labeled sections were observed with a confocal laser scanning microscope. To estimate the extent of the co-localization of EM-2 with CGRP,Ch AT,NOS,NSE,SP and VIP,ganglia,which have a clear boundary and neuronal cell outline,were randomly selected from each specimen for this analysis. RESULTS:In the submucosal plexus of the mid-colon,many EM-2-immunoreactive(IR) and NSE-IR neuronal cell bodies were found in the submucosal plexus of the rat mid-colon. Approximately 6 ± 4.2 EM-2-IR neurons aggregated within each ganglion and a few EM-2-IR neurons were also found outside the ganglia. The EM-2-IR neurons were also immunopositive for Ch AT,SP,VIP or NOS. EM-2-IR nerve fibers coursed near Ch AT-IR neurons,and some of these fibers were even distributed around Ch AT-IR neuronal cell bodies. Some EM-2-IR neuronal cell bodies were surrounded by SP-IR nerve fibers,but many long processes connecting adjacent ganglia were negative for EM-2 immunostaining. Long VIP-IR processes with many branches coursed through the ganglia and surrounded the EM-2-IR neurons. The percentages of the EM-2-IR neurons that were also positive for Ch AT,SP,VIP or NOS were approximately 91% ± 2.6%,36% ± 2.4%,44% ± 2.5% and 44% ± 4.7%,respectively,but EM-2 did not co-localize with CGRP. CONCLUSION:EM-2-IR neurons are present in the submucosal plexus of the rat colon and express distinct neurochemical markers.展开更多
Effects of cooling rate and 0.25 at.%TiB2 addition on solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb alloys fabricated by the investment casting with different thicknesses were studied.The ...Effects of cooling rate and 0.25 at.%TiB2 addition on solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb alloys fabricated by the investment casting with different thicknesses were studied.The results show that with the cooling rate increasing from 37 to 2×102 K/s,the solidification path of the studied alloys is unchanged.The grain size of the matrix alloy is refined from 650 to 300μm,while the grain size of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 is reduced from 550 to 80μm.The lamellar spacing of matrix alloy is reduced from 360 to 30 nm with increasing the cooling rate from 37 to 2×102 K/s,while TiB2 addition shows little refinement effect on the lamellar spacing.Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 sample under medium cooling rate(69 K/s)exhibits superior microhardness(HV 550)and ultimate tensile strength(570 MPa)among the studied alloys.The refined grain size,lamellar spacing and fine TiB2 particles could account for the favorable mechanical properties of the studied TiB2-containing alloy.The microstructure evolution was discussed in light of cooling rate,constitutional supercooling and borides addition.展开更多
Thermodynamic assessment in the ternary systems ZrO2 -CeO2 -Y2 O3, ZrO2 -CeO2 -Ce2 03 and the limiting binaries ZrO2 -Y2 O3, ZrO2 -CeO2, CeO2 -Y2 03, ZrO2 -Ce2O3, CeO2 -Ce2O3 as well as the modeling for oxides are rev...Thermodynamic assessment in the ternary systems ZrO2 -CeO2 -Y2 O3, ZrO2 -CeO2 -Ce2 03 and the limiting binaries ZrO2 -Y2 O3, ZrO2 -CeO2, CeO2 -Y2 03, ZrO2 -Ce2O3, CeO2 -Ce2O3 as well as the modeling for oxides are reviewed comprehensively. Based on the recent estimations on the YO1.5-CeO2, ZrO2-CeO2 and ZrO2 -YO1.6 systems, isothermal sections at 1273 and 1 973 K of the ternary CeO2- ZrO2-YO1.5system are calculated. In the system of ZrO2-CeO2-Ce2O3, the complex relation between the nonstoichiometry (y) in CeO2-x, the composition of the ZrO2 -CeO2 solid solution and the oxygen partial pressure (Po2 ) for different ZrO2 containing solid solutions CexZr1-xO2-x. are evaluated from 1 473 to 1 773 K. The relation between the degree of Ce^+4 reduction to Ce.3 under different Po2 in the fluorite CeO2-xy and CexZr1-xOz-x solid solutions at different temperatures can be used as a guide in the development of functional ceramics.展开更多
The permeability and stability of Sm_(0.7)Sr_(0.3)CoO_(3-δ)(SSCO) regarding the special requirements for carbon capture and storage(CCS) application were investigated.Pure CO_ was used as the sweep gas at 9...The permeability and stability of Sm_(0.7)Sr_(0.3)CoO_(3-δ)(SSCO) regarding the special requirements for carbon capture and storage(CCS) application were investigated.Pure CO_ was used as the sweep gas at 900 °C,leading to that the oxygen permeation flux decreases by about 34 %.Several cycles of changing the sweep gas between helium and CO_2 indicate the good reversibility of this degradation.Both carbonate formation and adsorption of CO_2 on the membrane surface are responsible for the degradation of the membrane performance.The better CO_2 resistance results from the substitution of Sm for Sr due to the higher acidity of Sm_2O_3(1.278) than that of Sr O(0.978) and a discontinuous layer of carbonate.展开更多
A new adsorbent was successfully prepared by hydrothermal treatment and chemical activation through coal gasification fine slag(CGFS)and blue algae(BA)as raw materials and used for CO_(2)capture.The CO_(2)chemisorptio...A new adsorbent was successfully prepared by hydrothermal treatment and chemical activation through coal gasification fine slag(CGFS)and blue algae(BA)as raw materials and used for CO_(2)capture.The CO_(2)chemisorption capacity of the adsorbent was further enhanced by taking advantage of the nitrogenous bases contained in the BA.In the hydrothermal process,the addition of BA significantly increased the content of pyrrole nitrogen in the adsorbent.In the activation process,pyrrole nitrogen gradually changed into pyridine nitrogen and graphite nitrogen.Increased BA addition result in a higher specific surface area and microporosity of the adsorbent.The CO_(2)adsorption performance test proved that the CGFS-50%-CA sample has the strongest CO_(2)adsorption capacity at low temperature,up to 15.59 cm^(3)/g,which is mainly through physical adsorption,and the CGFS-10%-CA sample has the strongest CO_(2)adsorption capacity at high temperature,up to 7.31 cm^(3)/g,which is mainly through chemical adsorption.CO_(2)uptake of the CGFS-10%-CA sample was well maintained after 10 cycles,with regeneration efficiencies above 99%.The results indicate that the novel adsorbents with coexistence of physical and chemical adsorption have great potential for CO_(2)adsorption applications.展开更多
Electrolyte additives are pivotal for stable cycling of rechargeable sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),which dictate the creation of the protective interface film on electrodes.Cyclic sulfur-containing additives,such as1,3,2...Electrolyte additives are pivotal for stable cycling of rechargeable sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),which dictate the creation of the protective interface film on electrodes.Cyclic sulfur-containing additives,such as1,3,2-dioxathiolane-2,2-dioxide(DTD),with the structure of sulfur surrounded by four oxygen atoms,have been proposed but less knowledge is available on the relationship between their molecular structures and interfacial stability.This work compares two similar molecule structure of cyclic sulfurcontaining additives,DTD and ethylene sulfite(ES),to investigate their effects on the electrochemical performance of NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM)||hard carbon(HC)pouch cells.Therein,ES with the structure of sulfur surrounded by three oxygen atoms,as electrolyte additive,is investigated in the SIBs for the first time.It is shown that adding 3.0%ES or 2.0%DTD(the optimal proportion)in the Control electrolyte(1 M NaPF_(6)in EC:EMC=3:7 with 5.0%FEC in weight)can improve cyclic stability and rate performance,respectively.Even under the high-temperature conditions,both ES and DTD exhibit good performance,but DTD is superior.Combinations of electrochemical methods,multi-spectroscopy,and theoretical calculations have been employed to evaluate and compare the effects of ES and DTD on sodium-ion battery.They reveal that ES and DTD can generate different content and composition by redox reaction on cathode and anode surface.The more and effective high-valence sulfur-containing components for DTD are the main reason to explain the better effect on DTD.This work shares new insights into the relationship between cyclic sulfur-containing additive molecule structure and electrolyte-electrode interface films effect,which fills the blanks of previous research.展开更多
The steel industry produces many byproducts, requiring extensive land for storage and causing significant environmental contamination. Industrial effluents discharged into water bodies negatively impact both aquatic e...The steel industry produces many byproducts, requiring extensive land for storage and causing significant environmental contamination. Industrial effluents discharged into water bodies negatively impact both aquatic ecosystems and human health. To solve this problem, this study synthesized a composite of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and steel slag nanocomposites (SSNC) at a 1:2 mass ratio to create a robust photocatalyst for the treatment of synthetic wastewater. The efficacy of this catalyst in degrading various dye pollutants, including methylene blue (MB), was tested under simulated solar light conditions. Comprehensive analyses were conducted to assess the physical and chemical characteristics, crystalline structure, energy gap, and point of zero charge of the composite. The TiO2-SSNC composite catalyst exhibited excellent stability, with a point of zero charge at 8.342 and an energy gap of 2.4 eV. The degradation process conformed to pseudo-first-order kinetics. Optimization of operational parameters was achieved through the response surface methodology. Reusability tests demonstrated that the TiO2-SSNC composite catalyst effectively degraded up to 93.41% of MB in the suspended mode and 92.03% in the coated mode after five cycles. Additionally, the degradation efficiencies for various dyes were significant, highlighting the potential of the composite for broad applications in industrial wastewater treatment. This study also explored the degradation mechanisms and identified byproducts, establishing a pathway for contaminant breakdown. The cost-benefit analysis revealed a total cost of 0.842 8 USD per cubic meter for each treatment activity, indicating low operational and production costs. These findings underscore the promise of the TiO2-SSNC composite as a cost-effective and efficient alternative for wastewater purification.展开更多
A convenient photocatalytic multi-component reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,and diazo compounds has been developed in the presence of water.A number of ester-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones could be efficie...A convenient photocatalytic multi-component reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,and diazo compounds has been developed in the presence of water.A number of ester-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones could be efficiently obtained in moderate to good yields at room temperature.This metal-free visiblelight-driven tandem reaction was conducted through proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)process using water as the hydrogen donor and 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4CzIPN)as the photocatalyst.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide,primarily due to tumor heterogeneity and treatment resistance.The leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 19(LRRC19)has been lin...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide,primarily due to tumor heterogeneity and treatment resistance.The leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 19(LRRC19)has been linked to immune regulation and tumor suppression,yet its specific role in CRC remains poorly understood.AIM To investigate the tumor-suppressive role of LRRC19 in CRC,focusing on cell cycle,immune microenvironment,and chemotherapy response.METHODS Bioinformatics analyses of Gene Expression Omnibus and The Cancer Genome Atlas databases identified differentially expressed genes in CRC.LRRC19 exp-ression was validated in CRC tissues and cell lines by quantitative PCR,immuno-histochemistry,and Western blotting.Functional assays,including proliferation,soft agar colony formation,flow cytometry,and xenograft models,assessed biological effects.Mechanistic studies with dual-luciferase reporter assays,molecular docking,and drug sensitivity testing explored LRRC19’s interaction with the cyclin-dependent kinase 6(CDK6)/E2F1 axis and oxaliplatin(OXA)response.Single-cell sequencing and immune infiltration analyses assessed its impact on the immune microenvironment.RESULTS LRRC19 expression was significantly downregulated in CRC and associated with poor prognosis.Overexpression of LRRC19 inhibited CRC cell proliferation,induced G0/G1 phase arrest,and suppressed tumor growth in vivo.Mechanistically,LRRC19 suppressed CDK6 transcription by downregulating E2F1,leading to cell cycle arrest.Additionally,LRRC19 promoted immune cell infiltration,particularly B cells and CD4+T cells,while decreasing immunosuppressive cells.LRRC19 also sensitized CRC cells to OXA,enhancing chemotherapy efficacy.CONCLUSION LRRC19 suppresses CRC by targeting the CDK6/E2F1 axis,modulating the immune microenvironment,and enhancing chemotherapy sensitivity,making it a promising therapeutic target for precision medicine in CRC.展开更多
The shortage of CO_(2) source and the challenges associated with the separation of pure CO_(2) have led to a growing interest in the potential utilization of CO_(2)-contained IWG.Therefore,this study has established a...The shortage of CO_(2) source and the challenges associated with the separation of pure CO_(2) have led to a growing interest in the potential utilization of CO_(2)-contained IWG.Therefore,this study has established an acid-rock interaction kinetic model to characterize the long-term interactions between CO_(2)-contained IWG and shale.The findings delineate the reaction process into three phases:during the initial 10 years,solubility trapping predominates,with minimal mineral dissolution.This increases shale porosity,promoting the diffusion and storage range of CO_(2)-contained IWG.Between 10 and 300 years,mineral dissolution/precipitation assumes primacy,with mineral trapping gradually supplanting dissolution.Notably,shale porosity diminishes by a minimum of approximately 40%,effectively inhibiting gas leakage.After 300 years,equilibrium is reached,with rock porosity consistently lower than the initial porosity.Throughout the entire reaction process,as the initial CO_(2) concentration decreases,the initial pH drops from 4.42 to 3.61,resulting in a roughly 20%increase in porosity.Additionally,it is necessary to regulate its concentration to avoid H_(2)S leakage during CO_(2)-contained IWG geological sequestration.And particular attention should be directed towards the risk of gas leakage when the IWG exhibit high levels of SO_(2) or NO_(2).展开更多
A method to upgrade the iron grade in copper slag was proposed using lime to decompose Al_(2)O_(3)-containing fayalite melt(AFMT).Thermodynamic calculations indicated that adjusting the CaO/AFMT ratio can yield a resi...A method to upgrade the iron grade in copper slag was proposed using lime to decompose Al_(2)O_(3)-containing fayalite melt(AFMT).Thermodynamic calculations indicated that adjusting the CaO/AFMT ratio can yield a residual melt with a FeO concentration of 75−88 wt.%and produce Ca_(2)SiO_(4).In-situ observations suggested that the reaction was impeded in some way.Quenching experiments revealed that the initial reaction products consisted of calcium ferrite compounds and FeO−CaO melt.At the FeO−CaO melt/AFMT interface,Ca_(2)SiO_(4) particles precipitated,forming a dense Ca_(2)SiO_(4) film that significantly impeded mass transfer.Although trace amounts of Al_(2)O_(3) in AFMT temporarily enhanced mass transfer,they were insufficient to overcome this retardation effect.The decomposition reaction was far from achieving equilibrium,demonstrating a self-retardation effect.Measures must be implemented to eliminate this self-retardation effect and enhance the efficiency of reaction kinetics.展开更多
In the search for new drugs with more efficient active ingredients, various transition metals are being explored as potential metallopharmaceuticals. These compounds, which combine drugs with metals, have shown promis...In the search for new drugs with more efficient active ingredients, various transition metals are being explored as potential metallopharmaceuticals. These compounds, which combine drugs with metals, have shown promise as chemotherapeutic agents, akin to the accidental discovery of cisplatin and its organic derivatives in the late 20th century. This discovery transformed the sciences, particularly in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry, by offering new insights into the compositions and molecular geometries of inorganic complexes through coordination chemistry, while also intersecting with other scientific domains such as pharmacology and medicine. To contribute to the development of new chemotherapeutic compounds through simple and reproducible synthetic processes, this study utilized rhodium(III) chloride hydrate (RhCl3.nH2O) to synthesize a series of compounds with the following organic N-heterocyclic ligands: 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine, isonicotinamide, and N-(3-pyridyl)-isonicotinamide (3-pina). Two analytical techniques were employed to characterize the resulting materials: spectroscopic analysis in the infrared region, which suggested interactions and substitutions at the metal center by the organic compounds, and thermoanalytical analyses, which led to the proposal of minimum formulas for the compounds as follows: C1 [RhCl2(4,4'-Met-2,2'-bipy)2]Cl∙5/2H2O and C2 [Rh(4,4'-Met-2,2'-bipy)2(Iso)2] Cl3∙1/2H2O. However, the complexation of the third compound could not be confirmed due to the physicochemical characteristics of the resulting complex being very similar to those of the starting material, thereby validating the effectiveness of these techniques in differentiating and characterizing the synthesized salts. Due to their solubility in water and/or alcohol and thermal stability, the complexes were tested in biological media to assess cell viability in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The solutions of these salts demonstrated favorable cell viability under the tested conditions, according to statistical analysis, obtaining average viability in the range of 95 ≤ x ≤ 100, with standard deviations between 3.29 ≤ x ≤ 4.44 for living cells.展开更多
Using coal gangue(CG)as raw material,a new type of all solid-waste-based 13-X molecular sieve material was controllably prepared by alkali fusion-hydrothermal method.The synthetic molecular sieve was used as a solid a...Using coal gangue(CG)as raw material,a new type of all solid-waste-based 13-X molecular sieve material was controllably prepared by alkali fusion-hydrothermal method.The synthetic molecular sieve was used as a solid adsorbent to treat Cd^(2+)-containing wastewater,and its adsorption behavior on Cd^(2+)in aqueous solution was studied and analyzed.The microstructure and morphology of the molecular sieve were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM)and specific surface area analyzer.The results show that the synthesized 13-X molecular sieve has higher Brunauer–Emmett–Teller(BET)specific surface area with higher crystallinity and higher adsorption capacity for the heavy metal Cd^(2+).The adsorption process of Cd^(2+)by molecular sieve conforms to the Langmuir isotherm adsorption equation and Lagergren pseudo-second-order rate equation.Combined with thermodynamic calculation,it can be concluded that the adsorption process is physically monolayer,spontaneous and exothermic.In this study,a low-cost and naturally available synthesis method of 13-X molecular sieve is reported.Combined with its adsorption mechanism for Cd^(2+),it provides a feasible and general method for removing heavy metal ions from coal gangue and also provides a new way for the utilization of coal gangue with high added value.展开更多
Cyclobutanes are distributed widely in a large class of natural products featuring diverse pharmaceutical activities and intricate structural frameworks.The[2+2]cycloaddition is unequivocally the primary and most comm...Cyclobutanes are distributed widely in a large class of natural products featuring diverse pharmaceutical activities and intricate structural frameworks.The[2+2]cycloaddition is unequivocally the primary and most commonly used method for synthesizing cyclobutanes.In this review,we have summarized the application of the[2+2]cycloaddition with different reaction mechanisms in the chemical synthesis of selected cyclobutane-containing natural products over the past decade.展开更多
The wetting behavior of slag–coke is a crucial factor influencing the permeability of the lower part of the blast furnace.However,a systematic understanding of the wetting behavior and underlying mechanisms between t...The wetting behavior of slag–coke is a crucial factor influencing the permeability of the lower part of the blast furnace.However,a systematic understanding of the wetting behavior and underlying mechanisms between titanium-containing slag and tuyere coke remains lacking.The sessile drop method was employed to explore the effects of temperature,binary basicity,FeO,and TiO_(2) contents on the wetting behavior of titanium-containing slag and tuyere coke.The results indicate that increasing the temperature enhances the adhesion and wettability of the droplet,reducing the contact angle.Meanwhile,it accelerates the chemical reactions between slag and coke,leading to faster equilibrium.Conversely,increasing slag basicity elevates the contact angle by inhibiting chemical reactions at the slag–coke interface.This inhibition reduces both contact area and depth,thereby hindering slag droplet spreading on the coke surface.The contact angle decreases as the FeO content in the slag increases.Notably,the increase in TiO_(2) content has a dual effect on slag–coke wettability.Initially,it promotes wetting by reducing surface tension and lowering the contact angle.While the TiO_(2) content exceeds 20 wt.%,Ti(C,N)forms a barrier layer at the slag–coke interface,hindering the contact between slag and coke and resulting in an increased contact angle.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.In cases of metastatic CRC(mCRC)that are resistant to conventional chemo-therapy-based treatments,the efficacy of available the...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.In cases of metastatic CRC(mCRC)that are resistant to conventional chemo-therapy-based treatments,the efficacy of available therapeutic options is typically low.CRC exhibiting overexpression or amplification of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)gene has shown responsiveness to HER2-targeted therapies.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 69-year-old woman diagnosed with mCRC with an NRAS p.G12V mutation and microsatellite stability,identified through tumor sequencing,along with HER2 overexpression detected by immunohistochemistry.She exhibited an excellent response to disitamab vedotin-containing therapy.To our knowledge,this is the first reported case of mCRC with HER2 overexpression and an NRAS p.G12V mutation achieving a remarkable clinical response to anti-HER2 therapy.CONCLUSION Disitamab vedotin demonstrates promising anti-tumor effects in HER2-overex-pressing mCRC,offering patients an additional treatment option.展开更多
The facile synthesis of high-valued polymers from waste molecules or low-cost common chemicals presents a significant challenge.Here,we develop a series of degradable poly(thiocarbonate)s from the new step-growth poly...The facile synthesis of high-valued polymers from waste molecules or low-cost common chemicals presents a significant challenge.Here,we develop a series of degradable poly(thiocarbonate)s from the new step-growth polymerization of diols,carbonyl sulfide(CoS,or carbon disulfide,CS_(2)),and dichlorides.Diols and dichlorides are common chemicals,and CoS(CS_(2))is released as industrial waste.In addition to abun-dant feedstocks,the method is efficient and performed under mild conditions,using common organic bases as catalysts,and affording unprece-dented polymers.When cos,diols,and dihalides were used as monomers,optimized conditions could completely suppress the oxygen-sulfur exchange reaction,enabling the efficient synthesis of well-defined poly(monothiocarbonate)s with melting points ranging from 48°C to 101°C.These polymers,which have a structure similar to polyethylene with low-density in-chain polar groups,exhibit remarkable toughness and ductili-ty that rival those of high-density polyethylene(melting point:90°C,tensile strength:21.6±0.7 MPa,and elongation at break:576%).Moreover,the obtained poly(monothiocarbonate)s can be chemically degraded by alcoholysis to yield small-molecule diols and dithiols.When CS_(2)was used in place of cos,a pronounced oxygen-sulfur exchange reaction occurred.By optimizing reaction condition,it was found that polymers with-S(C=O)S-and-S(C=S)S-as the main repeating units exhibited high thermal stability and crystallinity.Thus,a new approach for regulat-ing the structure of polythiocarbonates via the oxygen-sulfur exchange reaction is developed.Overall,the polymers hold great potential for green materials due to their facile synthesis,readily available feedstocks,excellent performance,and chemical degradability.展开更多
A facile visible-light-induced 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4Cz IPN)catalyzed fourcomponent reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,P4S10and alcohols has been developed at room temperature.This...A facile visible-light-induced 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4Cz IPN)catalyzed fourcomponent reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,P4S10and alcohols has been developed at room temperature.This tandem reaction provides an efficient strategy for the construction of various phosphorodithioate-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with moderate to good yields by using air(dioxygen)as the green oxidant.Experimental studies revealed a radical process was involved in this photochemical reaction.展开更多
In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO,the immersion test of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in CaO-SiO2-CaF2-MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried...In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO,the immersion test of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in CaO-SiO2-CaF2-MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried out at 1550℃.The results show that Mn particles were observed in the slag after experiment,due to the reduction of MnO by graphite in refractories.Large amounts of graphite were observed at the interface between refractories and slag,indicating that the oxidation of graphite is limited by the poor contact between graphite and molten slag.Therefore,the oxidation of graphite is not the main cause of damage to refractories.A small quantity of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))and CaO·6Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(6))adjacent to Al_(2)O_(3) grain was detected at the slag/reaction layer interface.CA_(2) and CA_(6) possess relatively high melting points,which is beneficial to hindering the further penetration of slag.However,the dissolution of Al_(2)O_(3) into slag is still the main cause for refractories damage.The increase in the MnO content of mold slag decreases the viscosity and then results in the severe corrosion of Al_(2)O_(3)-C bricks.展开更多
基金PRIN 2006, "Caratterizzazione spettroscopica e morfologica di Me-POSS eterogeneizzati", MEL Chemicals
文摘CeO2-ZeO2 solid solutions are extensively used as oxygen storage promoters in the current automotive three-way catalysts. High thermal stability of the textural properties is one of the most important requirements for practical application since temperatures up to 1273 K are easily experienced by these materials under real working conditions. In the present paper, we investigated how hydrothermal treatments applied to cakes of doped and undoped ZrO2-rich CeO2-ZrO2 precursors might improve the thermal stability of the final CeO2-ZrO2 solid solution. A rationale was developed that allowed to correlate the morphology of the hydrothermaUy treated cake with the thermal stability at 1273 K of the final product, which did not depend on the composition of the mixed oxides.
基金Supported by Grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.30971123 and No.81371239
文摘AIM:To investigate the distribution and neurochemical phenotype of endomorphin-2(EM-2)-containing neurons in the submucosal plexus of the rat colon.METHODS:The mid-colons between the right and left flexures were removed from rats,and transferred into Kreb's solution. For whole-mount preparations,the mucosal,outer longitudinal muscle and inner circularmuscle layers of the tissues were separated from the submucosal layer attached to the submucosal plexus. The whole-mount preparations from each rat mid-colon were mounted onto seven gelatin-coated glass slides,and processed for immunofluorescence histochemical double-staining of EM-2 with calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP),choline acetyltransferase(Ch AT),nitric oxide synthetase(NOS),neuron-specific enolase(NSE),substance P(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP). After staining,all the fluorescence-labeled sections were observed with a confocal laser scanning microscope. To estimate the extent of the co-localization of EM-2 with CGRP,Ch AT,NOS,NSE,SP and VIP,ganglia,which have a clear boundary and neuronal cell outline,were randomly selected from each specimen for this analysis. RESULTS:In the submucosal plexus of the mid-colon,many EM-2-immunoreactive(IR) and NSE-IR neuronal cell bodies were found in the submucosal plexus of the rat mid-colon. Approximately 6 ± 4.2 EM-2-IR neurons aggregated within each ganglion and a few EM-2-IR neurons were also found outside the ganglia. The EM-2-IR neurons were also immunopositive for Ch AT,SP,VIP or NOS. EM-2-IR nerve fibers coursed near Ch AT-IR neurons,and some of these fibers were even distributed around Ch AT-IR neuronal cell bodies. Some EM-2-IR neuronal cell bodies were surrounded by SP-IR nerve fibers,but many long processes connecting adjacent ganglia were negative for EM-2 immunostaining. Long VIP-IR processes with many branches coursed through the ganglia and surrounded the EM-2-IR neurons. The percentages of the EM-2-IR neurons that were also positive for Ch AT,SP,VIP or NOS were approximately 91% ± 2.6%,36% ± 2.4%,44% ± 2.5% and 44% ± 4.7%,respectively,but EM-2 did not co-localize with CGRP. CONCLUSION:EM-2-IR neurons are present in the submucosal plexus of the rat colon and express distinct neurochemical markers.
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51904205)Science and Technology Foundation of State Key Laboratory,China(6142909180205)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M641681)Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi Province,China(2019L0216)Shanxi Province Science and Technology Major Program,China(20181101008)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China(201801D221346,201801D221221).
文摘Effects of cooling rate and 0.25 at.%TiB2 addition on solidification microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb alloys fabricated by the investment casting with different thicknesses were studied.The results show that with the cooling rate increasing from 37 to 2×102 K/s,the solidification path of the studied alloys is unchanged.The grain size of the matrix alloy is refined from 650 to 300μm,while the grain size of Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 is reduced from 550 to 80μm.The lamellar spacing of matrix alloy is reduced from 360 to 30 nm with increasing the cooling rate from 37 to 2×102 K/s,while TiB2 addition shows little refinement effect on the lamellar spacing.Ti−48Al−2Cr−2Nb−TiB2 sample under medium cooling rate(69 K/s)exhibits superior microhardness(HV 550)and ultimate tensile strength(570 MPa)among the studied alloys.The refined grain size,lamellar spacing and fine TiB2 particles could account for the favorable mechanical properties of the studied TiB2-containing alloy.The microstructure evolution was discussed in light of cooling rate,constitutional supercooling and borides addition.
文摘Thermodynamic assessment in the ternary systems ZrO2 -CeO2 -Y2 O3, ZrO2 -CeO2 -Ce2 03 and the limiting binaries ZrO2 -Y2 O3, ZrO2 -CeO2, CeO2 -Y2 03, ZrO2 -Ce2O3, CeO2 -Ce2O3 as well as the modeling for oxides are reviewed comprehensively. Based on the recent estimations on the YO1.5-CeO2, ZrO2-CeO2 and ZrO2 -YO1.6 systems, isothermal sections at 1273 and 1 973 K of the ternary CeO2- ZrO2-YO1.5system are calculated. In the system of ZrO2-CeO2-Ce2O3, the complex relation between the nonstoichiometry (y) in CeO2-x, the composition of the ZrO2 -CeO2 solid solution and the oxygen partial pressure (Po2 ) for different ZrO2 containing solid solutions CexZr1-xO2-x. are evaluated from 1 473 to 1 773 K. The relation between the degree of Ce^+4 reduction to Ce.3 under different Po2 in the fluorite CeO2-xy and CexZr1-xOz-x solid solutions at different temperatures can be used as a guide in the development of functional ceramics.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51174133,51274139 and 51225401)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (No.11ZR1412900)
文摘The permeability and stability of Sm_(0.7)Sr_(0.3)CoO_(3-δ)(SSCO) regarding the special requirements for carbon capture and storage(CCS) application were investigated.Pure CO_ was used as the sweep gas at 900 °C,leading to that the oxygen permeation flux decreases by about 34 %.Several cycles of changing the sweep gas between helium and CO_2 indicate the good reversibility of this degradation.Both carbonate formation and adsorption of CO_2 on the membrane surface are responsible for the degradation of the membrane performance.The better CO_2 resistance results from the substitution of Sm for Sr due to the higher acidity of Sm_2O_3(1.278) than that of Sr O(0.978) and a discontinuous layer of carbonate.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22168032)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3904302,2023YFB4103500)the Key Projects of Ning Dong Energy and Chemical Industry Base(2023NDKJXMLX022).
文摘A new adsorbent was successfully prepared by hydrothermal treatment and chemical activation through coal gasification fine slag(CGFS)and blue algae(BA)as raw materials and used for CO_(2)capture.The CO_(2)chemisorption capacity of the adsorbent was further enhanced by taking advantage of the nitrogenous bases contained in the BA.In the hydrothermal process,the addition of BA significantly increased the content of pyrrole nitrogen in the adsorbent.In the activation process,pyrrole nitrogen gradually changed into pyridine nitrogen and graphite nitrogen.Increased BA addition result in a higher specific surface area and microporosity of the adsorbent.The CO_(2)adsorption performance test proved that the CGFS-50%-CA sample has the strongest CO_(2)adsorption capacity at low temperature,up to 15.59 cm^(3)/g,which is mainly through physical adsorption,and the CGFS-10%-CA sample has the strongest CO_(2)adsorption capacity at high temperature,up to 7.31 cm^(3)/g,which is mainly through chemical adsorption.CO_(2)uptake of the CGFS-10%-CA sample was well maintained after 10 cycles,with regeneration efficiencies above 99%.The results indicate that the novel adsorbents with coexistence of physical and chemical adsorption have great potential for CO_(2)adsorption applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21875076)the Guangdong Provincial International Joint Research Center for Energy Storage Materials(2023A0505090009)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou City(2023B03J1278)。
文摘Electrolyte additives are pivotal for stable cycling of rechargeable sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),which dictate the creation of the protective interface film on electrodes.Cyclic sulfur-containing additives,such as1,3,2-dioxathiolane-2,2-dioxide(DTD),with the structure of sulfur surrounded by four oxygen atoms,have been proposed but less knowledge is available on the relationship between their molecular structures and interfacial stability.This work compares two similar molecule structure of cyclic sulfurcontaining additives,DTD and ethylene sulfite(ES),to investigate their effects on the electrochemical performance of NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)(NFM)||hard carbon(HC)pouch cells.Therein,ES with the structure of sulfur surrounded by three oxygen atoms,as electrolyte additive,is investigated in the SIBs for the first time.It is shown that adding 3.0%ES or 2.0%DTD(the optimal proportion)in the Control electrolyte(1 M NaPF_(6)in EC:EMC=3:7 with 5.0%FEC in weight)can improve cyclic stability and rate performance,respectively.Even under the high-temperature conditions,both ES and DTD exhibit good performance,but DTD is superior.Combinations of electrochemical methods,multi-spectroscopy,and theoretical calculations have been employed to evaluate and compare the effects of ES and DTD on sodium-ion battery.They reveal that ES and DTD can generate different content and composition by redox reaction on cathode and anode surface.The more and effective high-valence sulfur-containing components for DTD are the main reason to explain the better effect on DTD.This work shares new insights into the relationship between cyclic sulfur-containing additive molecule structure and electrolyte-electrode interface films effect,which fills the blanks of previous research.
基金supported by the Department of Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering,Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology.
文摘The steel industry produces many byproducts, requiring extensive land for storage and causing significant environmental contamination. Industrial effluents discharged into water bodies negatively impact both aquatic ecosystems and human health. To solve this problem, this study synthesized a composite of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and steel slag nanocomposites (SSNC) at a 1:2 mass ratio to create a robust photocatalyst for the treatment of synthetic wastewater. The efficacy of this catalyst in degrading various dye pollutants, including methylene blue (MB), was tested under simulated solar light conditions. Comprehensive analyses were conducted to assess the physical and chemical characteristics, crystalline structure, energy gap, and point of zero charge of the composite. The TiO2-SSNC composite catalyst exhibited excellent stability, with a point of zero charge at 8.342 and an energy gap of 2.4 eV. The degradation process conformed to pseudo-first-order kinetics. Optimization of operational parameters was achieved through the response surface methodology. Reusability tests demonstrated that the TiO2-SSNC composite catalyst effectively degraded up to 93.41% of MB in the suspended mode and 92.03% in the coated mode after five cycles. Additionally, the degradation efficiencies for various dyes were significant, highlighting the potential of the composite for broad applications in industrial wastewater treatment. This study also explored the degradation mechanisms and identified byproducts, establishing a pathway for contaminant breakdown. The cost-benefit analysis revealed a total cost of 0.842 8 USD per cubic meter for each treatment activity, indicating low operational and production costs. These findings underscore the promise of the TiO2-SSNC composite as a cost-effective and efficient alternative for wastewater purification.
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023NSFSC0101)the 2024 Provincial platform project of Chengdu Normal University(No.GNFZ202404)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021MB065)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22101237)。
文摘A convenient photocatalytic multi-component reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,and diazo compounds has been developed in the presence of water.A number of ester-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones could be efficiently obtained in moderate to good yields at room temperature.This metal-free visiblelight-driven tandem reaction was conducted through proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)process using water as the hydrogen donor and 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4CzIPN)as the photocatalyst.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,No.LY22H160005。
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide,primarily due to tumor heterogeneity and treatment resistance.The leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 19(LRRC19)has been linked to immune regulation and tumor suppression,yet its specific role in CRC remains poorly understood.AIM To investigate the tumor-suppressive role of LRRC19 in CRC,focusing on cell cycle,immune microenvironment,and chemotherapy response.METHODS Bioinformatics analyses of Gene Expression Omnibus and The Cancer Genome Atlas databases identified differentially expressed genes in CRC.LRRC19 exp-ression was validated in CRC tissues and cell lines by quantitative PCR,immuno-histochemistry,and Western blotting.Functional assays,including proliferation,soft agar colony formation,flow cytometry,and xenograft models,assessed biological effects.Mechanistic studies with dual-luciferase reporter assays,molecular docking,and drug sensitivity testing explored LRRC19’s interaction with the cyclin-dependent kinase 6(CDK6)/E2F1 axis and oxaliplatin(OXA)response.Single-cell sequencing and immune infiltration analyses assessed its impact on the immune microenvironment.RESULTS LRRC19 expression was significantly downregulated in CRC and associated with poor prognosis.Overexpression of LRRC19 inhibited CRC cell proliferation,induced G0/G1 phase arrest,and suppressed tumor growth in vivo.Mechanistically,LRRC19 suppressed CDK6 transcription by downregulating E2F1,leading to cell cycle arrest.Additionally,LRRC19 promoted immune cell infiltration,particularly B cells and CD4+T cells,while decreasing immunosuppressive cells.LRRC19 also sensitized CRC cells to OXA,enhancing chemotherapy efficacy.CONCLUSION LRRC19 suppresses CRC by targeting the CDK6/E2F1 axis,modulating the immune microenvironment,and enhancing chemotherapy sensitivity,making it a promising therapeutic target for precision medicine in CRC.
基金supported by the National Natural ScienceFoundation of China(No.52074316)PetroChina CompanyLimited(grant number 2019E-2608)。
文摘The shortage of CO_(2) source and the challenges associated with the separation of pure CO_(2) have led to a growing interest in the potential utilization of CO_(2)-contained IWG.Therefore,this study has established an acid-rock interaction kinetic model to characterize the long-term interactions between CO_(2)-contained IWG and shale.The findings delineate the reaction process into three phases:during the initial 10 years,solubility trapping predominates,with minimal mineral dissolution.This increases shale porosity,promoting the diffusion and storage range of CO_(2)-contained IWG.Between 10 and 300 years,mineral dissolution/precipitation assumes primacy,with mineral trapping gradually supplanting dissolution.Notably,shale porosity diminishes by a minimum of approximately 40%,effectively inhibiting gas leakage.After 300 years,equilibrium is reached,with rock porosity consistently lower than the initial porosity.Throughout the entire reaction process,as the initial CO_(2) concentration decreases,the initial pH drops from 4.42 to 3.61,resulting in a roughly 20%increase in porosity.Additionally,it is necessary to regulate its concentration to avoid H_(2)S leakage during CO_(2)-contained IWG geological sequestration.And particular attention should be directed towards the risk of gas leakage when the IWG exhibit high levels of SO_(2) or NO_(2).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52121004)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (No.51825403)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China (No.2021RC3013)National Key R&D Program of China (No.2022YFC3901602)the Major Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province,China (No.21ZD4GD033)。
文摘A method to upgrade the iron grade in copper slag was proposed using lime to decompose Al_(2)O_(3)-containing fayalite melt(AFMT).Thermodynamic calculations indicated that adjusting the CaO/AFMT ratio can yield a residual melt with a FeO concentration of 75−88 wt.%and produce Ca_(2)SiO_(4).In-situ observations suggested that the reaction was impeded in some way.Quenching experiments revealed that the initial reaction products consisted of calcium ferrite compounds and FeO−CaO melt.At the FeO−CaO melt/AFMT interface,Ca_(2)SiO_(4) particles precipitated,forming a dense Ca_(2)SiO_(4) film that significantly impeded mass transfer.Although trace amounts of Al_(2)O_(3) in AFMT temporarily enhanced mass transfer,they were insufficient to overcome this retardation effect.The decomposition reaction was far from achieving equilibrium,demonstrating a self-retardation effect.Measures must be implemented to eliminate this self-retardation effect and enhance the efficiency of reaction kinetics.
文摘In the search for new drugs with more efficient active ingredients, various transition metals are being explored as potential metallopharmaceuticals. These compounds, which combine drugs with metals, have shown promise as chemotherapeutic agents, akin to the accidental discovery of cisplatin and its organic derivatives in the late 20th century. This discovery transformed the sciences, particularly in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry, by offering new insights into the compositions and molecular geometries of inorganic complexes through coordination chemistry, while also intersecting with other scientific domains such as pharmacology and medicine. To contribute to the development of new chemotherapeutic compounds through simple and reproducible synthetic processes, this study utilized rhodium(III) chloride hydrate (RhCl3.nH2O) to synthesize a series of compounds with the following organic N-heterocyclic ligands: 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine, isonicotinamide, and N-(3-pyridyl)-isonicotinamide (3-pina). Two analytical techniques were employed to characterize the resulting materials: spectroscopic analysis in the infrared region, which suggested interactions and substitutions at the metal center by the organic compounds, and thermoanalytical analyses, which led to the proposal of minimum formulas for the compounds as follows: C1 [RhCl2(4,4'-Met-2,2'-bipy)2]Cl∙5/2H2O and C2 [Rh(4,4'-Met-2,2'-bipy)2(Iso)2] Cl3∙1/2H2O. However, the complexation of the third compound could not be confirmed due to the physicochemical characteristics of the resulting complex being very similar to those of the starting material, thereby validating the effectiveness of these techniques in differentiating and characterizing the synthesized salts. Due to their solubility in water and/or alcohol and thermal stability, the complexes were tested in biological media to assess cell viability in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The solutions of these salts demonstrated favorable cell viability under the tested conditions, according to statistical analysis, obtaining average viability in the range of 95 ≤ x ≤ 100, with standard deviations between 3.29 ≤ x ≤ 4.44 for living cells.
基金This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172099)the Basic Research Plan of Natural Science of Shaanxi Province(No.2020JQ-754)+3 种基金the Key Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province(No.2014KCT-04)the Excellent Youth Science and Technology Fund Project of Xi'an University of Science and Technology(Grant No.6310221009)the Excellent Youth Science and Technology Fund Project of Xi'an University of Science and Technology(Grant No.6310221009)the Special Project of Shaanxi Province(No.19JK0490)and the Study on Preparation and Properties of New Solid-Wastebased Cementitious Materials(No.6000190120).
文摘Using coal gangue(CG)as raw material,a new type of all solid-waste-based 13-X molecular sieve material was controllably prepared by alkali fusion-hydrothermal method.The synthetic molecular sieve was used as a solid adsorbent to treat Cd^(2+)-containing wastewater,and its adsorption behavior on Cd^(2+)in aqueous solution was studied and analyzed.The microstructure and morphology of the molecular sieve were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM)and specific surface area analyzer.The results show that the synthesized 13-X molecular sieve has higher Brunauer–Emmett–Teller(BET)specific surface area with higher crystallinity and higher adsorption capacity for the heavy metal Cd^(2+).The adsorption process of Cd^(2+)by molecular sieve conforms to the Langmuir isotherm adsorption equation and Lagergren pseudo-second-order rate equation.Combined with thermodynamic calculation,it can be concluded that the adsorption process is physically monolayer,spontaneous and exothermic.In this study,a low-cost and naturally available synthesis method of 13-X molecular sieve is reported.Combined with its adsorption mechanism for Cd^(2+),it provides a feasible and general method for removing heavy metal ions from coal gangue and also provides a new way for the utilization of coal gangue with high added value.
基金financially supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(82325047)Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research(STEP)program(2019QZKK0502)NSFC-Joint Foundation of Yunnan Province(U2002221).
文摘Cyclobutanes are distributed widely in a large class of natural products featuring diverse pharmaceutical activities and intricate structural frameworks.The[2+2]cycloaddition is unequivocally the primary and most commonly used method for synthesizing cyclobutanes.In this review,we have summarized the application of the[2+2]cycloaddition with different reaction mechanisms in the chemical synthesis of selected cyclobutane-containing natural products over the past decade.
基金supported by the Postdoctor Project of Hubei Province(2024HBBHCXA074)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974212)+2 种基金China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(BWLCF202116)Foundation of Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory for New Processes of Ironmaking and Steelmaking(NPISlab25-03)Science and Technology Major Project of Wuhan(2023020302020572).
文摘The wetting behavior of slag–coke is a crucial factor influencing the permeability of the lower part of the blast furnace.However,a systematic understanding of the wetting behavior and underlying mechanisms between titanium-containing slag and tuyere coke remains lacking.The sessile drop method was employed to explore the effects of temperature,binary basicity,FeO,and TiO_(2) contents on the wetting behavior of titanium-containing slag and tuyere coke.The results indicate that increasing the temperature enhances the adhesion and wettability of the droplet,reducing the contact angle.Meanwhile,it accelerates the chemical reactions between slag and coke,leading to faster equilibrium.Conversely,increasing slag basicity elevates the contact angle by inhibiting chemical reactions at the slag–coke interface.This inhibition reduces both contact area and depth,thereby hindering slag droplet spreading on the coke surface.The contact angle decreases as the FeO content in the slag increases.Notably,the increase in TiO_(2) content has a dual effect on slag–coke wettability.Initially,it promotes wetting by reducing surface tension and lowering the contact angle.While the TiO_(2) content exceeds 20 wt.%,Ti(C,N)forms a barrier layer at the slag–coke interface,hindering the contact between slag and coke and resulting in an increased contact angle.
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide.In cases of metastatic CRC(mCRC)that are resistant to conventional chemo-therapy-based treatments,the efficacy of available therapeutic options is typically low.CRC exhibiting overexpression or amplification of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)gene has shown responsiveness to HER2-targeted therapies.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 69-year-old woman diagnosed with mCRC with an NRAS p.G12V mutation and microsatellite stability,identified through tumor sequencing,along with HER2 overexpression detected by immunohistochemistry.She exhibited an excellent response to disitamab vedotin-containing therapy.To our knowledge,this is the first reported case of mCRC with HER2 overexpression and an NRAS p.G12V mutation achieving a remarkable clinical response to anti-HER2 therapy.CONCLUSION Disitamab vedotin demonstrates promising anti-tumor effects in HER2-overex-pressing mCRC,offering patients an additional treatment option.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.223B2119,U23A2083,52373014,52203129).
文摘The facile synthesis of high-valued polymers from waste molecules or low-cost common chemicals presents a significant challenge.Here,we develop a series of degradable poly(thiocarbonate)s from the new step-growth polymerization of diols,carbonyl sulfide(CoS,or carbon disulfide,CS_(2)),and dichlorides.Diols and dichlorides are common chemicals,and CoS(CS_(2))is released as industrial waste.In addition to abun-dant feedstocks,the method is efficient and performed under mild conditions,using common organic bases as catalysts,and affording unprece-dented polymers.When cos,diols,and dihalides were used as monomers,optimized conditions could completely suppress the oxygen-sulfur exchange reaction,enabling the efficient synthesis of well-defined poly(monothiocarbonate)s with melting points ranging from 48°C to 101°C.These polymers,which have a structure similar to polyethylene with low-density in-chain polar groups,exhibit remarkable toughness and ductili-ty that rival those of high-density polyethylene(melting point:90°C,tensile strength:21.6±0.7 MPa,and elongation at break:576%).Moreover,the obtained poly(monothiocarbonate)s can be chemically degraded by alcoholysis to yield small-molecule diols and dithiols.When CS_(2)was used in place of cos,a pronounced oxygen-sulfur exchange reaction occurred.By optimizing reaction condition,it was found that polymers with-S(C=O)S-and-S(C=S)S-as the main repeating units exhibited high thermal stability and crystallinity.Thus,a new approach for regulat-ing the structure of polythiocarbonates via the oxygen-sulfur exchange reaction is developed.Overall,the polymers hold great potential for green materials due to their facile synthesis,readily available feedstocks,excellent performance,and chemical degradability.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2024JJ7198)Science Research Excellent Youth Project of Hunan Provincial Department of Education(No.23B0751)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021MB065)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22101237)。
文摘A facile visible-light-induced 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4Cz IPN)catalyzed fourcomponent reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,P4S10and alcohols has been developed at room temperature.This tandem reaction provides an efficient strategy for the construction of various phosphorodithioate-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with moderate to good yields by using air(dioxygen)as the green oxidant.Experimental studies revealed a radical process was involved in this photochemical reaction.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274305 and U1860205)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2022QNRC001).
文摘In order to explore the corrosion mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in the mold flux bearing MnO,the immersion test of Al_(2)O_(3)-C refractories in CaO-SiO2-CaF2-MnO slag with different MnO contents was carried out at 1550℃.The results show that Mn particles were observed in the slag after experiment,due to the reduction of MnO by graphite in refractories.Large amounts of graphite were observed at the interface between refractories and slag,indicating that the oxidation of graphite is limited by the poor contact between graphite and molten slag.Therefore,the oxidation of graphite is not the main cause of damage to refractories.A small quantity of CaO·2Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(2))and CaO·6Al_(2)O_(3)(CA_(6))adjacent to Al_(2)O_(3) grain was detected at the slag/reaction layer interface.CA_(2) and CA_(6) possess relatively high melting points,which is beneficial to hindering the further penetration of slag.However,the dissolution of Al_(2)O_(3) into slag is still the main cause for refractories damage.The increase in the MnO content of mold slag decreases the viscosity and then results in the severe corrosion of Al_(2)O_(3)-C bricks.