The present investigation involves the separation of zinc and nickel from a sulfate solution using the acidic leaching of zinc plant residue after cadmium removal step as precursor(42.88 wt%Zn,8.50 wt%Cd and 2.33 wt%N...The present investigation involves the separation of zinc and nickel from a sulfate solution using the acidic leaching of zinc plant residue after cadmium removal step as precursor(42.88 wt%Zn,8.50 wt%Cd and 2.33 wt%Ni).Separation of nickel from the solution was done by pouring it into a strong alkaline sodium hydroxide solution due to precipitation of nickel hydroxide and conversion of zinc to the soluble Zn(OH)_(4)^(2-)complex.Higher degrees of separation were reached by pouring more diluted solutions into the stronger alkaline media.To clear pursue of the process,design of experimental methodology was applied for experiments.Scrutinizing different washing steps on nickel-rich precipitates shows that the washing process decreases zinc content and thereby increases overall selectivity coefficient.Outcomes show that,at the optimized condition,Ni/Zn weight ratio in the solid product becomes about 104 times higher than the initial ratio in the initial feed solution and a nickel concentrate with 29.98 wt%Ni and 5.99 wt%Zn is achieved.At the same time,the chemical analysis of filtrate shows only 4.4 mg·L^(-1)Ni in the alkaline zinc solution,which means that over 99%nickel is recovered.The study on changes of zinc concentration with time shows that the process could be completed only after few minutes.展开更多
The sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis is the main vector of Leishmania infantum in the Americas.Female sand flies ingest sugar-rich solutions and blood,which are digested in the midgut.Digestion of nutrients is an essent...The sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis is the main vector of Leishmania infantum in the Americas.Female sand flies ingest sugar-rich solutions and blood,which are digested in the midgut.Digestion of nutrients is an essential function performed by digestive enzymes,which require appropriate physiological conditions.One of the main aspects that influence enzymatic activity is the gut pH,which must be tightly controlled.Considering second messengers are frequently involved in the coordination of tightly regulated physiological events,we investigated if the second messenger cAMP would participate in the process of alkalinization in the abdominal midgut of female L.longipalpis.In midguts containing the indicator dye bromothymol-blue,cAMP stimulated the alkalinization of the midgut lumen.Through another technique based on the use of fluorescein as a pH indicator,we propose that cAMP is involved in the alkalinization of the midgut by activating HCO3-transport from the enterocyte's cytoplasm to the lumen.The results strongly suggested that the carrier responsible for this process would be a HCO3−/Cl−antiporter located in the enterocytes’apical membrane.Hematophagy promotes the release of alkalinizing hormones in the hemolymph;however,when the enzyme adenylyl cyclase,responsible for cAMP production,was inhibited,we observed that the hemolymph from blood-fed L.longipalpis’females did not stimulate midgut alkalinization.This result indicated that hormone-stimulated alkalinization is mediated by cAMP.In the present study,we provide evidences that cAMP has a key role in the control of intestinal pH.展开更多
This study explores the broad-spectrum application of OsRALF26,a small secreted peptide belonging to the rapid alkalinization factor(RALF)family in rice.We found that the rice genome carries numerous lineage-specific ...This study explores the broad-spectrum application of OsRALF26,a small secreted peptide belonging to the rapid alkalinization factor(RALF)family in rice.We found that the rice genome carries numerous lineage-specific OsRALFs,suggesting that this evolutionary expansion could be the result of an arms race with pathogens.Among them,we focused on the Oryza-specific Os RALF26 and its closest homolog,OsRALF27,analyzing their effects across a range of plant species from monocots to dicots.The exogenous application of OsRALF26 significantly reduced bacterial populations in rice challenged with Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae(Xoo)and in Arabidopsis and tomato challenged with Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato DC3000(Pst DC3000),whereas Os RALF27 did not enhance resistance.展开更多
Drug resistance poses a significant challenge to effective long-term treatment across various medical fields.This study proposed a feasible strategy to enhance lysosomal alkalinization by transporting mitochondria-tar...Drug resistance poses a significant challenge to effective long-term treatment across various medical fields.This study proposed a feasible strategy to enhance lysosomal alkalinization by transporting mitochondria-targeting quaternary ammonium salts into lysosomes,creating a deprotonated environment.This environment allows drugs to bypass protonation issues in lysosomes,thereby reversing drug resistance and improving therapeutic efficacy.As a proof of concept,a quaternary ammonium salt-based pH indicator was developed,berberrubine(BRB),enhancing the action of the anticancer drug hydroxycamptothecin(HCPT)in resistant cells.BRB-induced alkalinization increased lysosomal pH and deactivated lysosomal activity,enabling HCPT to bypass protonation constraints.This enhancement markedly improved the anticancer efficacy of HCPT in resistant cells,providing an innovative approach to address drug resistance and advancing therapeutic technologies.展开更多
Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet as alternative materials was explored for use in alkaline conditions,replacing the WC-Co cemented carbides,since Co is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance and there is potentia...Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet as alternative materials was explored for use in alkaline conditions,replacing the WC-Co cemented carbides,since Co is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance and there is potential hazard of“hard metal disease”under the exposure to cobalt dust.The changes in microstructure,corrosion rate and volumetric loss rate of the two materials were compared under electrochemical corrosion and erosion-corrosion in alkaline environment.The results demonstrates that Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet undergoes passivation when exposed to electrochemical corrosion of NaOH solution,resulting in a significant increase in oxygen content on the corroded surface.The corrosion rate of cermet is approximately one order of magnitude lower than that of the cemented carbide.Under the erosion-corrosion of an alkaline sand-water mixture,both the cermet and cemented carbide experience a gradual increase in volumetric loss rate with prolonging the erosion time.During erosion,the rim phase in cermet is fragile,so cracks easily penetrate it while the core phase remains intact.The medium-grained cemented carbide commonly demonstrates transgranular fracture mode,while in the fine-grained cemented carbide,cracks tend to propagate along phase boundaries.The erosive wear and damage caused by sand particles play a predominant role in the erosion-corrosion process of alkaline sand-water mixtures.This process represents an accelerated destructive phenomenon influenced and intensified by the combined effects of corrosion and erosion.It is confirmed that using cermet as an alternative anti-wear material to cemented carbides is feasible under alkaline conditions,and even better.展开更多
The design of cost-effective and efficient metal-free carbon-based catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is of great significance for increasing the production of clean hydrogen by the electrolysis of alka...The design of cost-effective and efficient metal-free carbon-based catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is of great significance for increasing the production of clean hydrogen by the electrolysis of alkaline water.Precise control of the electronic structure by heteroatom doping has proven to be efficient for increasing catalytic activity.Nevertheless,both the structural characteristics and the underlying mechanism are not well understood,especially for doping with two different atoms,thus limiting the use of these catalysts.We report the production of phosphorus and nitrogen co-doped hollow carbon nanospheres(HCNs)by the copolymerization of pyrrole and aniline at a Triton X-100 micelle-interface,followed by doping with phytic acid and carbonization.The unique pore structure and defect-rich framework of the HCNs expose numerous active sites.Crucially,the combined effect of graphitic nitrogen and phosphorus-carbon bonds modulate the local electronic structure of adjacent C atoms and facilitates electron transfer.As a res-ult,the HCN carbonized at 1100°C exhibited superior HER activity and an outstanding stability(70 h at a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2))in alkaline water,because of the large number of graphitic nitrogen and phosphorus-carbon bonds.展开更多
Available online Alkaline water electrolysis(AWE)is a prominent technique for obtaining a sustainable hydrogen source and effectively managing the energy infrastructure.Noble metal-based electrocatalysts,owing to thei...Available online Alkaline water electrolysis(AWE)is a prominent technique for obtaining a sustainable hydrogen source and effectively managing the energy infrastructure.Noble metal-based electrocatalysts,owing to their exceptional hydrogen binding energy,exhibit remarkable catalytic activity and long-term stability in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).However,the restricted accessibility and exorbitant cost of noble-metal materials pose obstacles to their extensive adoption in industrial contexts.This review investigates strategies aimed at reducing the dependence on noble-metal electrocatalysts and developing a cost-effective alkaline HER catalyst,while considering the principles of sustainable development.The initial discussion covers the fundamental principle of HER,followed by an overview of prevalent techniques for synthesizing catalysts based on noble metals,along with a thorough examination of recent advancements.The subsequent discussion focuses on the strategies employed to improve noble metalbased catalysts,including enhancing the intrinsic activity at active sites and increasing the quantity of active sites.Ultimately,this investigation concludes by examining the present state and future direction of research in the field of electrocatalysis for the HER.展开更多
Alkaline lacustrine shale is highly heterogeneous,and the complex relationship between the organicinorganic porosity network and hydrocarbon occurrence restricts the effectiveness of shale oil exploration and developm...Alkaline lacustrine shale is highly heterogeneous,and the complex relationship between the organicinorganic porosity network and hydrocarbon occurrence restricts the effectiveness of shale oil exploration and development.Herein,we investigated the Fengcheng Formation(P_(1)f)in Mahu Sag.This study integrated geochemistry,Soxhlet extraction,scanning electron microscopy,gas adsorption,and nuclear magnetic resonance T_(1)-T_(2)spectroscopy to elucidate the microscopic oil occurrence mechanisms in shales.Results indicate the presence of felsic shale,dolomitic shale,lime shale,and mixed shale within the P_(1)f.Matrix pores and microfractures associated with inorganic minerals are the predominant pore types in P_(1)f.Adsorbed oil primarily resides on the surfaces of organic matter and clay minerals,while free oil predominantly occupies inorganic pores and microfractures with larger pore sizes.Variations exist in the quantity and distribution of shale oil accumulation across different scales,where free oil and adsorbed oil are governed by dominant pores with diameters exceeding 10 nm and ineffective pores with diameters below 10 nm,respectively.Shale oil occurrence characteristics are influenced by organic matter,pore structure,and mineral composition.Felsic shale exhibits a high abundance of dominant pores,possesses the highest oil content,predominantly harbors free oil within these dominant pores,and demonstrates good mobility.Fluid occurrence in dolomitic shale and lime shale is intricate,with low oil content and a free oil to adsorbed oil ratio of 1:1.Mixed shale exhibits elevated clay mineral content and a scarcity of dominant pores.Moreover,ineffective pores contain increased bound water,resulting in medium oil content and limited mobility predominantly due to adsorption.Presently,shale oil mainly occurs in the dominant pores with a diameter larger than 10 nm in a free state.During the exploration and development of alkaline lacustrine shale oil resources,emphasis should be placed on identifying sweet spots within the felsic shale characterized by dominant pores.展开更多
This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main cr...This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main criterion to assess the quality and effectiveness of the proposed solutions,as this test was performed to measure the strength of the stabilized clay by varying binders’dosages and curing times.Moreover,the direct shear test(DST)was used to investigate the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the treated soil.Microstructure observations of the natural and treated soil were conducted using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and FTIR.Furthermore,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests were performed on the treated soil to investigate the leachability of metals.According to the results,using 2.5%of sewage sludge activated by NaOH and Na_(2)SiO_(3)increases the UCS values from 176 kPa to 1.46 MPa after 7 d and 56 d of curing,respectively.The results of the DST indicate that sewage sludge as a precursor increases cohesion and enhances frictional resistance,thereby improving the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the stabilized soil.The SEM micrographs show that alkali-activated sewage sludge increases the integrity and reduces the cavity volumes in the stabilized soil.Moreover,TCLP tests revealed that the solubility of metals in the treated soil alkaliactivated by sewage sludge significantly decreased.This study suggests that using sewage sludge can replace cement and lime in ground improvement,improve the circular economy,and reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.展开更多
Establishing an energy-saving and affordable hydrogen production route from infinite seawater presents a promising strategy for achieving carbon neutrality and low-carbon development.Compared with the kinetically slug...Establishing an energy-saving and affordable hydrogen production route from infinite seawater presents a promising strategy for achieving carbon neutrality and low-carbon development.Compared with the kinetically sluggish oxygen evolution reaction(OER),the thermodynamically advantageous sulfion oxidation reaction(SOR)enables the S^(2-)pollutants recovery while reducing the energy input of water electrolysis.Here,a nanoporous NiMo alloy ligament(np-NiMo)with AlNi_(3)/Al_(5)Mo heterostructure was prepared for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER,-0.134V versus reversible hydrogen electrode(vs.RHE)at 50mA/cm^(2)),which needs an Al_(89)Ni_(10)Mo_(1)as a precursor and dealloying operation.Further,the np-NiMo alloy was thermal-treated with S powder to generate Mo-doped NiS_(2)(np-NiMo-S)for OER(1.544V vs.RHE at 50mA/cm^(2))and SOR(0.364 V vs.RHE at 50mA/cm^(2)),while still maintaining the nanostructuring advantages.Moreover,for a two-electrode electrolyzer system with np-NiMo cathode(1M KOH+seawater)coupling np-NiMo-S anode(1mol/L KOH+seawater+1 mol/L Na_(2)S),a remarkably ultra-low cell potential of 0.532 V is acquired at 50mA/cm^(2),which is about 1.015 V below that of normal alkaline seawater splitting.The theory calculations confirmed that the AlNi_(3)/Al_(5)Mo heterostructure within np-NiMo promotes H_(2)O dissociation for excellent HER,while the Mo-dopant of np-NiMo-S lowers energy barriers for the rate-determining step from^(*)S_(4)to^(*)S_(8).This work develops two kinds of NiMo alloy with tremendous prominence for achieving energy-efficient hydrogen production from alkaline seawater and sulfur recycling from sulfion-rich sewage.展开更多
BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis B often progresses silently toward hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),a leading cause of mortality worldwide.Early detection of HCC is crucial,yet challenging.AIM To investigate the role of dyn...BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis B often progresses silently toward hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),a leading cause of mortality worldwide.Early detection of HCC is crucial,yet challenging.AIM To investigate the role of dynamic changes in alkaline phosphatase to prealbumin ratio(APR)in hepatitis B progression to HCC.METHODS Data from 4843 patients with hepatitis B(January 2015 to January 2024)were analyzed.HCC incidence rates in males and females were compared using the log-rank test.Data were evaluated using Kaplan–Meier analysis.The Linear Mixed-Effects Model was applied to track the fluctuation of APR levels over time.Furthermore,Joint Modeling of Longitudinal and Survival data was employed to investigate the temporal relationship between APR and HCC risk.RESULTS The incidence of HCC was higher in males.To ensure the model’s normality assumption,this study applied a logarithmic transformation to APR,yielding ratio.Ratio levels were higher in females(t=5.26,P<0.01).A 1-unit increase in ratio correlated with a 2.005-fold higher risk of HCC in males(95%CI:1.653-2.431)and a 2.273-fold higher risk in females(95%CI:1.620-3.190).CONCLUSION Males are more prone to HCC,while females have higher APR levels.Despite no baseline APR link,rising APR indicates a higher HCC risk.展开更多
Nanomaterials exhibiting mimetic enzyme activity are promising candidates for colorimetric detection of chlorpyrifos.Herein,lignin-based FeN/C nanozymes(FeN/CNs)with peroxidase-like activity were synthesized by a one-...Nanomaterials exhibiting mimetic enzyme activity are promising candidates for colorimetric detection of chlorpyrifos.Herein,lignin-based FeN/C nanozymes(FeN/CNs)with peroxidase-like activity were synthesized by a one-pot method.Within the material,the nitrogen mainly exists as pyrrolyl nitrogen,which coordinates with iron to form an Fe-N structure that serves as the active site.The sensor incorporates acetylcholinesterase(AChE)to facilitate the restoration of oxidized 3,3',5',5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB),thereby restoring the blue solution to a color⁃less state.Furthermore,the presence of chlorpyrifos was found to inhibit AChE activity,causing the solution to turn blue again.A sensitive colorimetric method for chlorpyrifos has been established.The linear range of this method for the detection of chlorpyrifos was 0.90-80.00μg·g^(-1) and the limit of detection(LOD)was 0.13μg·g^(-1).When applied to real samples,the method achieved recoveries of 94.4%-109%for chlorpyrifos in soil,and relative standard devia⁃tions(RSD)of the assay were 3.6%-4.2%.Therefore,the constructed sensor holds significant potential for the reli⁃able detection of chlorpyrifos.展开更多
The unavailability of high-performance and cost-effective electrocatalysts has impeded the large-scale deployment of alkaline water electrolyzers.Professor Zidong Wei's group has focused on resolving critical chal...The unavailability of high-performance and cost-effective electrocatalysts has impeded the large-scale deployment of alkaline water electrolyzers.Professor Zidong Wei's group has focused on resolving critical challenges in industrial alkaline electrolysis,particularly elucidating hydrogen and oxygen evolution reaction(HER/OER)mechanisms while addressing the persistent activity-stability trade-off.This review summarizes their decade-long progress in developing advanced electrodes,analyzing the origins of sluggish alkaline HER kinetics and OER stability limitations.Professor Wei proposes a unifying"12345 Principle"as an optimization framework.For HER electrocatalysts,they have identified that metal/metal oxide interfaces create synergistic"chimney effect"and"local electric field enhancement effect",enhancing selective intermediate adsorption,interfacial water enrichment/reorientation,and mass transport under industrial high-polarization conditions.Regarding OER,innovative strategies,including dual-ligand synergistic modulation,lattice oxygen suppression,and self-repairing surface construction,are demonstrated to balance oxygen species adsorption,optimize spin states,and dynamically reinforce metal-oxygen bonds for concurrent activity-stability enhancement.The review concludes by addressing remaining challenges in long-term industrial durability and suggesting future research priorities.展开更多
Common anode materials in aqueous alkaline electrolytes,such as cadmium,metal hydrides and zinc,usually suffer from remarkable biotoxicity,high cost,and serious side reactions.To overcome these problems,we develop a c...Common anode materials in aqueous alkaline electrolytes,such as cadmium,metal hydrides and zinc,usually suffer from remarkable biotoxicity,high cost,and serious side reactions.To overcome these problems,we develop a conjugated porous polymer(CPP)in-situ grown on reduced graphene oxide(rGO)and Ketjen black(KB),noted as C_(4)N/rGO and C_(4)N/KB respectively,as the alternative anodes.The results show that C_(4)N/rGO electrode delivers a low redox potential(−0.905 V vs.Ag/AgCl),high specific capacity(268.8 mAh g^(-1) at 0.2 A g^(-1)),ultra-stable and fast sodium ion storage behavior(216 mAh g^(-1) at 20 A g^(-1))in 2 M NaOH electrolyte.The assembled C_(4)N/rGO//Ni(OH)_(2) full battery can cycle stably more than 38,000 cycles.Furthermore,by adding a small amount of antifreeze additive dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)to adjust the hydrogen bonding network,the low-temperature performance of the electrolyte(0.1 DMSO/2 M NaOH)is significantly improved while hydrogen evolution is inhibited.Consequently,the C_(4)N/rGO//Ni(OH)_(2) full cell exhibits an energy density of 147.3 Wh Kg^(-1) and ultra-high cycling stability over a wide temperature range from−70 to 45℃.This work provides an ultra-stable high-capacity CPPbased anode and antifreeze electrolyte for aqueous alkaline batteries and will facilitate their practical applications under extreme conditions.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hypophosphatasia(HPP)is a rare metabolic disorder caused by low tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity,presenting symptoms from bone demineralization to tooth loss.It affects multiple systems ...BACKGROUND Hypophosphatasia(HPP)is a rare metabolic disorder caused by low tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity,presenting symptoms from bone demineralization to tooth loss.It affects multiple systems and is diagnosed based on clinical symptoms,radiological findings,and lab tests.This case report empha-sizes considering HPP in patients with unexplained bone pain and low ALP levels,especially with underlying osteopenia or osteoporosis.It highlights the importance of genetic testing and counseling for early diagnosis and treatment,aiming to raise clinician awareness.CASE SUMMARY We present a case of a 65-year-old female patient who was referred to our endoc-rinology clinic for complaints of generalized bone pain and hypothyroidism.Initial evaluation revealed osteopenia,managed with calcium and vitamin D supplementation.Persistently low ALP levels and elevated vitamin B6 levels led to the diagnosis of HPP,confirmed by genetic testing identifying a pathogenic ALPL gene variant[c.119C>T(p.Ala40Val)].Despite conservative treatment,her bone density declined,although remaining in the osteopenic range.The Fracture Risk Assessment score indicated a low risk of major osteoporotic and hip fractures,not warranting immediate treatment.Plans are underway to initiate enzyme replacement therapy with asfotase alfa.CONCLUSION Recognizing HPP is crucial,as early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes and prevent complications.展开更多
Lacustrine dolomite is paid increasing attention to uncover the diagenetic water condition of paleo-lake and“dolomite problem”.Here,a dolomite nodule from the Qingshankou Formation in the Songliao Basin was analyzed...Lacustrine dolomite is paid increasing attention to uncover the diagenetic water condition of paleo-lake and“dolomite problem”.Here,a dolomite nodule from the Qingshankou Formation in the Songliao Basin was analyzed to explore the salinity,alkalinity,and redox conditions of the diagenetic water.Multiple proxies,including bulk boron(B)content,B isotope composition(δ^(11)B_(bul)),boron to gallium weight ratio(B/Ga)and carbonate oxygen isotope composition(δ^(18)O_(carb)),were used to determine the diagenetic water to be brackish-fresh.Through numerical simulation,we calculated the B contents,δ^(11)B values and B/Ga in detritus(e.g.,clay,quartz and feldspar)and dolomite as two endmembers,confirming the intense interference of clay minerals onδ^(11)B_(bul).By using the fittedδ^(11)B of dolomite endmember(20.6‰),we calculated the p H value of the diagenetic water to be 8.2.The negativeδ^(11)B value of detritus endmember(-12.9‰)might be related to the terrestrial weathering.The indicative nature of strontium to barium weight ratio(Sr/Ba)was discussed to deny its applicability as a proxy of salinity in carbonate system.High Sr/Ba ratio in this dolomite nodule indicates a sulfate-poor water condition,consistent with the iron-manganese(Fe-Mn)reduction environments reflected by the Mn/Fe molar ratio.The positive carbonate carbon isotopes(δ^(13)C_(carb),4.5‰-9.4‰)indicate that methanogenesis dominated the formation of dolomite,coinciding with the weak sulfate reduction reaction in sulfate-poor water.The growth of dolomite nodule might be related to the microbial activities of methanogen and iron reducing bacteria,which had not only maintained the salinity,p H,and redox status of the diagenetic water,but also led to a ferricmethane transition zone(FMTZ).This research depicts a scenario about the diagenetic water environment of lacustrine dolomite formed in brackish-fresh water,which is different from that occurred in sulfate-rich condition.展开更多
The high chloride(Cl)concentration in seawater presents a critical challenge for hydrogen production via seawater electrolysis by deactivating catalysts through active site passivation,highlighting the need for cataly...The high chloride(Cl)concentration in seawater presents a critical challenge for hydrogen production via seawater electrolysis by deactivating catalysts through active site passivation,highlighting the need for catalyst innovation.Herein,in situ boron-doped Co_(2)P/CoP(B-Co_(x)P)ultrathin nanosheet arrays are prepared as high-performance bifunctional electrocatalysts for seawater decomposition.Density functional theory(DFT)simulations,comprehensive characterizations,and in-situ analyses reveal that boron doping enhances electron density around Co centers,induces lattice distortions,and significantly elevates catalytic activity and durability.Moreover,boron doping reduces*Cl retention time at active sites—defined as the DFT-derived residence time of adsorbed Cl intermediates based on their adsorption energies—effectively mitigating Cl-induced poisoning.In a three-electrode system,B-Co_(x)P achieves exceptional bifunctional performance with overpotentials of 11 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction and 196 mV for oxygen evolution reaction to deliver 10 and 50 mA·cm^(-2),respectively—a result that showcases its superior bifunctional properties surpassing noble metal-based counterparts.In an alkaline electrolyzer,it delivers 1.56 A·cm^(-2)at 2.87 V for seawater electrolysis with outstanding stability over 500 h,preserving active site integrity via boron's robust protective role.This study defines a paradigm for designing advanced seawater electrolysis catalysts through a strategic in-situ doping approach.展开更多
Fabricating a durable electrocatalyst with performance comparable to noble metals for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)remains a significant challenge.In this work,we introduce a highly efficient and robus...Fabricating a durable electrocatalyst with performance comparable to noble metals for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)remains a significant challenge.In this work,we introduce a highly efficient and robust electrocatalyst by incorporating rhenium(Re)atoms into CoS nanoflakes(Re-CoS)for alkaline HER.The incorporation of Re atoms into the CoS lattice enhances the hybridization of Co 3d and S 2p orbitals,resulting in an optimized electronic structure that accelerates water dissociation on Co sites and optimizes hydrogen adsorptiondesorption on S sites,thereby boosting the HER rate.The optimal Re-CoS catalyst demonstrates a low overpotential of 72 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)in 1 M KOH,along with excellent long-term stability,maintaining its catalytic activity over 200 h without significant degradation.These results suggest that the incorporation of Re atoms into CoS effectively couples the water dissociation and hydrogen addesorption steps of alkaline HER,offering a promising strategy for the development of noble metal-like electrocatalysts.展开更多
Groundwater is considered a vital source for agriculture,especially in areas that suffer from a shortage of surface water resources.Accordingly,this study was conducted to evaluate the concentrations of some polluting...Groundwater is considered a vital source for agriculture,especially in areas that suffer from a shortage of surface water resources.Accordingly,this study was conducted to evaluate the concentrations of some polluting elements and some chemical properties of well water north of Babylon city to show its suitability for irrigation purposes.The(pH,EC,calcium,magnesium,sodium,potassium,chloride,carbonates,bicarbonates,sulfates,nitrates,and boron)and some heavy elements(cadmium,lead,copper,and nickel)were estimated over four time periods(July 2023,October 2023,January 2024,April 2024)and for the regions(Latifiya,Al-Musayyab,Haswa,and Alexandria).The results showed that the electrical conductivity of well water falls within the category that causes a severe salinity problem,according to Ayera and Westcot,and the pH of the water was within the normal range,tending toward light alkalinity.The sodium values fell within the category that causes a severe problem,and that the chloride concentrations were high and within the category of water that causes a severe problem according to the classification of Marsh.The concentration of boron was low to moderate for sensitive crops.Regarding the nitrate content,well water is classified as no problem.The concentrations of all heavy metals were within the permissible limits,except for cadmium,which exceeded the permissible limits according to the global specifications of the World Health Organization.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colon cancer is a major health problem with increasing mortality rates worldwide.AIM To evaluate the ability of Ferula assafoetida(F.assafoetida)to induce differentiation of colon cancer cells to function a...BACKGROUND Colon cancer is a major health problem with increasing mortality rates worldwide.AIM To evaluate the ability of Ferula assafoetida(F.assafoetida)to induce differentiation of colon cancer cells to function as normal cells.METHODS The cytotoxic effect of F.assafoetida was assessed against Caco cells using the(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphe nyltetrazoliumbromide thiazolyl assay.Cell cycle analysis and apoptosis were assessed using CytellTM cell system.The total antioxidant(TA),glutathione(GSH),malondialdehyde(MDA)concentrations,and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity were also assessed.The c-Jun N-terminal kinases(JNKs)and mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)expressions were evaluated using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS There was a significant increase in the cell number treated with F.assafoetida(53.85%±0.03%),and those treated with sodium butyrate(NaBT)(54.6%±0.10%)in sub-G1 phase,compared to the untreated cells(0.78%±0.03%,P<0.001).Apoptosis was significantly increased in the Caco cells treated with F.assafoetida(49.1%±0.14%)compared to those treated with NaBT(27.3%±0.10%,P<0.001),and untreated cells(11.1%±0.02%,P<0.001).DNA degradation was observed in Caco cells treated with F.assafoetida in a dose-dependent manner,where complete degradation occurred at the dose of IC50(342.9μg/mL).F.assafoetida induced a significant increase in the TA concentration and GSH,while a significant decrease in the MDA levels(P<0.001,for all).Also,there was a significant increase in ALP activity in Caco cells(0.53±0.26 U/mL)compared to the control cells(0.05±0.02 U/mL,P=0.045).There was a significant upregulation of JNK and MAPK expression in Caco cells treated with F.assafoetida compared to the controls[2.59±0.01(P<0.001),and 3.62±0.01(P<0.001);respectively].CONCLUSION F.assafoetida is a potentially successful therapeutic and differentiating agent for colon cancer.展开更多
基金the Program from Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran (No. 13940501)。
文摘The present investigation involves the separation of zinc and nickel from a sulfate solution using the acidic leaching of zinc plant residue after cadmium removal step as precursor(42.88 wt%Zn,8.50 wt%Cd and 2.33 wt%Ni).Separation of nickel from the solution was done by pouring it into a strong alkaline sodium hydroxide solution due to precipitation of nickel hydroxide and conversion of zinc to the soluble Zn(OH)_(4)^(2-)complex.Higher degrees of separation were reached by pouring more diluted solutions into the stronger alkaline media.To clear pursue of the process,design of experimental methodology was applied for experiments.Scrutinizing different washing steps on nickel-rich precipitates shows that the washing process decreases zinc content and thereby increases overall selectivity coefficient.Outcomes show that,at the optimized condition,Ni/Zn weight ratio in the solid product becomes about 104 times higher than the initial ratio in the initial feed solution and a nickel concentrate with 29.98 wt%Ni and 5.99 wt%Zn is achieved.At the same time,the chemical analysis of filtrate shows only 4.4 mg·L^(-1)Ni in the alkaline zinc solution,which means that over 99%nickel is recovered.The study on changes of zinc concentration with time shows that the process could be completed only after few minutes.
基金This work was supported by Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais(FAPEMIG),Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Teenologico(CNPq),Instituto Nacional de Ciencia e Teenologia-Entomologia Molecular(INCT-EM),and Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior(CAPES).
文摘The sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis is the main vector of Leishmania infantum in the Americas.Female sand flies ingest sugar-rich solutions and blood,which are digested in the midgut.Digestion of nutrients is an essential function performed by digestive enzymes,which require appropriate physiological conditions.One of the main aspects that influence enzymatic activity is the gut pH,which must be tightly controlled.Considering second messengers are frequently involved in the coordination of tightly regulated physiological events,we investigated if the second messenger cAMP would participate in the process of alkalinization in the abdominal midgut of female L.longipalpis.In midguts containing the indicator dye bromothymol-blue,cAMP stimulated the alkalinization of the midgut lumen.Through another technique based on the use of fluorescein as a pH indicator,we propose that cAMP is involved in the alkalinization of the midgut by activating HCO3-transport from the enterocyte's cytoplasm to the lumen.The results strongly suggested that the carrier responsible for this process would be a HCO3−/Cl−antiporter located in the enterocytes’apical membrane.Hematophagy promotes the release of alkalinizing hormones in the hemolymph;however,when the enzyme adenylyl cyclase,responsible for cAMP production,was inhibited,we observed that the hemolymph from blood-fed L.longipalpis’females did not stimulate midgut alkalinization.This result indicated that hormone-stimulated alkalinization is mediated by cAMP.In the present study,we provide evidences that cAMP has a key role in the control of intestinal pH.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea grant funded by the Korea government(Grant Nos.NRF-2020R1A2C1007778 and RS-2024-00454908)。
文摘This study explores the broad-spectrum application of OsRALF26,a small secreted peptide belonging to the rapid alkalinization factor(RALF)family in rice.We found that the rice genome carries numerous lineage-specific OsRALFs,suggesting that this evolutionary expansion could be the result of an arms race with pathogens.Among them,we focused on the Oryza-specific Os RALF26 and its closest homolog,OsRALF27,analyzing their effects across a range of plant species from monocots to dicots.The exogenous application of OsRALF26 significantly reduced bacterial populations in rice challenged with Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae(Xoo)and in Arabidopsis and tomato challenged with Pseudomonas syringae pv.tomato DC3000(Pst DC3000),whereas Os RALF27 did not enhance resistance.
基金supported by Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.CACM-2023-QNRC1–02)Shandong Province Key R&D Program(Major Technological Innovation Project)(No.2021CXGC010501)+6 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22107059)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021QH057)Program for Youth Innovation Technology in Colleges and Universities of Shandong Province of China(No.2021KJ035)Taishan Scholars Program(No.TSQN202211221)Shandong Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(No.ZR2022YQ66)Funded by Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.SDCX-ZG-202400084)the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Young Qihuang Scholar Project。
文摘Drug resistance poses a significant challenge to effective long-term treatment across various medical fields.This study proposed a feasible strategy to enhance lysosomal alkalinization by transporting mitochondria-targeting quaternary ammonium salts into lysosomes,creating a deprotonated environment.This environment allows drugs to bypass protonation issues in lysosomes,thereby reversing drug resistance and improving therapeutic efficacy.As a proof of concept,a quaternary ammonium salt-based pH indicator was developed,berberrubine(BRB),enhancing the action of the anticancer drug hydroxycamptothecin(HCPT)in resistant cells.BRB-induced alkalinization increased lysosomal pH and deactivated lysosomal activity,enabling HCPT to bypass protonation constraints.This enhancement markedly improved the anticancer efficacy of HCPT in resistant cells,providing an innovative approach to address drug resistance and advancing therapeutic technologies.
基金Chongqing Light Alloy Materials and Processing Engineering Technology Research Center Open Fund Project(GCZX201903)Yunnan Province Major Science and Technology Special Project Plan(202302AA310038)Sichuan University-Suining Municipal-University Cooperation Project(2023CDSN-12)。
文摘Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet as alternative materials was explored for use in alkaline conditions,replacing the WC-Co cemented carbides,since Co is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance and there is potential hazard of“hard metal disease”under the exposure to cobalt dust.The changes in microstructure,corrosion rate and volumetric loss rate of the two materials were compared under electrochemical corrosion and erosion-corrosion in alkaline environment.The results demonstrates that Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet undergoes passivation when exposed to electrochemical corrosion of NaOH solution,resulting in a significant increase in oxygen content on the corroded surface.The corrosion rate of cermet is approximately one order of magnitude lower than that of the cemented carbide.Under the erosion-corrosion of an alkaline sand-water mixture,both the cermet and cemented carbide experience a gradual increase in volumetric loss rate with prolonging the erosion time.During erosion,the rim phase in cermet is fragile,so cracks easily penetrate it while the core phase remains intact.The medium-grained cemented carbide commonly demonstrates transgranular fracture mode,while in the fine-grained cemented carbide,cracks tend to propagate along phase boundaries.The erosive wear and damage caused by sand particles play a predominant role in the erosion-corrosion process of alkaline sand-water mixtures.This process represents an accelerated destructive phenomenon influenced and intensified by the combined effects of corrosion and erosion.It is confirmed that using cermet as an alternative anti-wear material to cemented carbides is feasible under alkaline conditions,and even better.
基金financially supported by the project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52322203)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(2024GHZDXM-21)。
文摘The design of cost-effective and efficient metal-free carbon-based catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)is of great significance for increasing the production of clean hydrogen by the electrolysis of alkaline water.Precise control of the electronic structure by heteroatom doping has proven to be efficient for increasing catalytic activity.Nevertheless,both the structural characteristics and the underlying mechanism are not well understood,especially for doping with two different atoms,thus limiting the use of these catalysts.We report the production of phosphorus and nitrogen co-doped hollow carbon nanospheres(HCNs)by the copolymerization of pyrrole and aniline at a Triton X-100 micelle-interface,followed by doping with phytic acid and carbonization.The unique pore structure and defect-rich framework of the HCNs expose numerous active sites.Crucially,the combined effect of graphitic nitrogen and phosphorus-carbon bonds modulate the local electronic structure of adjacent C atoms and facilitates electron transfer.As a res-ult,the HCN carbonized at 1100°C exhibited superior HER activity and an outstanding stability(70 h at a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2))in alkaline water,because of the large number of graphitic nitrogen and phosphorus-carbon bonds.
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52102241)Doctor of Suzhou University Scientific Research Foundation(Nos.2022BSK019,2020BS015)+2 种基金the Primary Research and Development Program of Anhui Province(No.201904a05020087)the Natural Science Research Project in Universities of Anhui Province in China(Nos.2022AH051386,KJ2021A1114)the Foundation(No.GZKF202211)of State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking Qilu University of Technology。
文摘Available online Alkaline water electrolysis(AWE)is a prominent technique for obtaining a sustainable hydrogen source and effectively managing the energy infrastructure.Noble metal-based electrocatalysts,owing to their exceptional hydrogen binding energy,exhibit remarkable catalytic activity and long-term stability in the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).However,the restricted accessibility and exorbitant cost of noble-metal materials pose obstacles to their extensive adoption in industrial contexts.This review investigates strategies aimed at reducing the dependence on noble-metal electrocatalysts and developing a cost-effective alkaline HER catalyst,while considering the principles of sustainable development.The initial discussion covers the fundamental principle of HER,followed by an overview of prevalent techniques for synthesizing catalysts based on noble metals,along with a thorough examination of recent advancements.The subsequent discussion focuses on the strategies employed to improve noble metalbased catalysts,including enhancing the intrinsic activity at active sites and increasing the quantity of active sites.Ultimately,this investigation concludes by examining the present state and future direction of research in the field of electrocatalysis for the HER.
基金financially supported by the State Key Laboratory of Shale Oil and Gas Enrichment Mechanisms and Efficient Development(33550000-22-ZC0613-0006)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42202133)+2 种基金CNPC Innovation Fund(2022DQ02-0106)Strategic Cooperation Technology Projects of the CNPC and CUPB(ZLZX2020-01-05)Key Laboratory of Tectonics and Petroleum Resources(China University of Geosciences),Ministry of Education,China(TPR-2023-05)。
文摘Alkaline lacustrine shale is highly heterogeneous,and the complex relationship between the organicinorganic porosity network and hydrocarbon occurrence restricts the effectiveness of shale oil exploration and development.Herein,we investigated the Fengcheng Formation(P_(1)f)in Mahu Sag.This study integrated geochemistry,Soxhlet extraction,scanning electron microscopy,gas adsorption,and nuclear magnetic resonance T_(1)-T_(2)spectroscopy to elucidate the microscopic oil occurrence mechanisms in shales.Results indicate the presence of felsic shale,dolomitic shale,lime shale,and mixed shale within the P_(1)f.Matrix pores and microfractures associated with inorganic minerals are the predominant pore types in P_(1)f.Adsorbed oil primarily resides on the surfaces of organic matter and clay minerals,while free oil predominantly occupies inorganic pores and microfractures with larger pore sizes.Variations exist in the quantity and distribution of shale oil accumulation across different scales,where free oil and adsorbed oil are governed by dominant pores with diameters exceeding 10 nm and ineffective pores with diameters below 10 nm,respectively.Shale oil occurrence characteristics are influenced by organic matter,pore structure,and mineral composition.Felsic shale exhibits a high abundance of dominant pores,possesses the highest oil content,predominantly harbors free oil within these dominant pores,and demonstrates good mobility.Fluid occurrence in dolomitic shale and lime shale is intricate,with low oil content and a free oil to adsorbed oil ratio of 1:1.Mixed shale exhibits elevated clay mineral content and a scarcity of dominant pores.Moreover,ineffective pores contain increased bound water,resulting in medium oil content and limited mobility predominantly due to adsorption.Presently,shale oil mainly occurs in the dominant pores with a diameter larger than 10 nm in a free state.During the exploration and development of alkaline lacustrine shale oil resources,emphasis should be placed on identifying sweet spots within the felsic shale characterized by dominant pores.
文摘This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main criterion to assess the quality and effectiveness of the proposed solutions,as this test was performed to measure the strength of the stabilized clay by varying binders’dosages and curing times.Moreover,the direct shear test(DST)was used to investigate the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the treated soil.Microstructure observations of the natural and treated soil were conducted using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and FTIR.Furthermore,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests were performed on the treated soil to investigate the leachability of metals.According to the results,using 2.5%of sewage sludge activated by NaOH and Na_(2)SiO_(3)increases the UCS values from 176 kPa to 1.46 MPa after 7 d and 56 d of curing,respectively.The results of the DST indicate that sewage sludge as a precursor increases cohesion and enhances frictional resistance,thereby improving the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the stabilized soil.The SEM micrographs show that alkali-activated sewage sludge increases the integrity and reduces the cavity volumes in the stabilized soil.Moreover,TCLP tests revealed that the solubility of metals in the treated soil alkaliactivated by sewage sludge significantly decreased.This study suggests that using sewage sludge can replace cement and lime in ground improvement,improve the circular economy,and reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.
基金financially supported by the Guangxi Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.2024GXNSFFA010008)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province of China(No.20240101098JC)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22469002)。
文摘Establishing an energy-saving and affordable hydrogen production route from infinite seawater presents a promising strategy for achieving carbon neutrality and low-carbon development.Compared with the kinetically sluggish oxygen evolution reaction(OER),the thermodynamically advantageous sulfion oxidation reaction(SOR)enables the S^(2-)pollutants recovery while reducing the energy input of water electrolysis.Here,a nanoporous NiMo alloy ligament(np-NiMo)with AlNi_(3)/Al_(5)Mo heterostructure was prepared for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER,-0.134V versus reversible hydrogen electrode(vs.RHE)at 50mA/cm^(2)),which needs an Al_(89)Ni_(10)Mo_(1)as a precursor and dealloying operation.Further,the np-NiMo alloy was thermal-treated with S powder to generate Mo-doped NiS_(2)(np-NiMo-S)for OER(1.544V vs.RHE at 50mA/cm^(2))and SOR(0.364 V vs.RHE at 50mA/cm^(2)),while still maintaining the nanostructuring advantages.Moreover,for a two-electrode electrolyzer system with np-NiMo cathode(1M KOH+seawater)coupling np-NiMo-S anode(1mol/L KOH+seawater+1 mol/L Na_(2)S),a remarkably ultra-low cell potential of 0.532 V is acquired at 50mA/cm^(2),which is about 1.015 V below that of normal alkaline seawater splitting.The theory calculations confirmed that the AlNi_(3)/Al_(5)Mo heterostructure within np-NiMo promotes H_(2)O dissociation for excellent HER,while the Mo-dopant of np-NiMo-S lowers energy barriers for the rate-determining step from^(*)S_(4)to^(*)S_(8).This work develops two kinds of NiMo alloy with tremendous prominence for achieving energy-efficient hydrogen production from alkaline seawater and sulfur recycling from sulfion-rich sewage.
文摘BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis B often progresses silently toward hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),a leading cause of mortality worldwide.Early detection of HCC is crucial,yet challenging.AIM To investigate the role of dynamic changes in alkaline phosphatase to prealbumin ratio(APR)in hepatitis B progression to HCC.METHODS Data from 4843 patients with hepatitis B(January 2015 to January 2024)were analyzed.HCC incidence rates in males and females were compared using the log-rank test.Data were evaluated using Kaplan–Meier analysis.The Linear Mixed-Effects Model was applied to track the fluctuation of APR levels over time.Furthermore,Joint Modeling of Longitudinal and Survival data was employed to investigate the temporal relationship between APR and HCC risk.RESULTS The incidence of HCC was higher in males.To ensure the model’s normality assumption,this study applied a logarithmic transformation to APR,yielding ratio.Ratio levels were higher in females(t=5.26,P<0.01).A 1-unit increase in ratio correlated with a 2.005-fold higher risk of HCC in males(95%CI:1.653-2.431)and a 2.273-fold higher risk in females(95%CI:1.620-3.190).CONCLUSION Males are more prone to HCC,while females have higher APR levels.Despite no baseline APR link,rising APR indicates a higher HCC risk.
基金The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2572022DJ01)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(LH2022B002)。
文摘Nanomaterials exhibiting mimetic enzyme activity are promising candidates for colorimetric detection of chlorpyrifos.Herein,lignin-based FeN/C nanozymes(FeN/CNs)with peroxidase-like activity were synthesized by a one-pot method.Within the material,the nitrogen mainly exists as pyrrolyl nitrogen,which coordinates with iron to form an Fe-N structure that serves as the active site.The sensor incorporates acetylcholinesterase(AChE)to facilitate the restoration of oxidized 3,3',5',5'-tetramethylbenzidine(TMB),thereby restoring the blue solution to a color⁃less state.Furthermore,the presence of chlorpyrifos was found to inhibit AChE activity,causing the solution to turn blue again.A sensitive colorimetric method for chlorpyrifos has been established.The linear range of this method for the detection of chlorpyrifos was 0.90-80.00μg·g^(-1) and the limit of detection(LOD)was 0.13μg·g^(-1).When applied to real samples,the method achieved recoveries of 94.4%-109%for chlorpyrifos in soil,and relative standard devia⁃tions(RSD)of the assay were 3.6%-4.2%.Therefore,the constructed sensor holds significant potential for the reli⁃able detection of chlorpyrifos.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB4000300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21822803,22408030,22072009,91534205,51072239)National Program on Key Basic Research Project(973 Program,2012CB720303).
文摘The unavailability of high-performance and cost-effective electrocatalysts has impeded the large-scale deployment of alkaline water electrolyzers.Professor Zidong Wei's group has focused on resolving critical challenges in industrial alkaline electrolysis,particularly elucidating hydrogen and oxygen evolution reaction(HER/OER)mechanisms while addressing the persistent activity-stability trade-off.This review summarizes their decade-long progress in developing advanced electrodes,analyzing the origins of sluggish alkaline HER kinetics and OER stability limitations.Professor Wei proposes a unifying"12345 Principle"as an optimization framework.For HER electrocatalysts,they have identified that metal/metal oxide interfaces create synergistic"chimney effect"and"local electric field enhancement effect",enhancing selective intermediate adsorption,interfacial water enrichment/reorientation,and mass transport under industrial high-polarization conditions.Regarding OER,innovative strategies,including dual-ligand synergistic modulation,lattice oxygen suppression,and self-repairing surface construction,are demonstrated to balance oxygen species adsorption,optimize spin states,and dynamically reinforce metal-oxygen bonds for concurrent activity-stability enhancement.The review concludes by addressing remaining challenges in long-term industrial durability and suggesting future research priorities.
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22371010,21771017 and 51702009)the“Hundred Talents Program”of the Chinese Academy of Science,Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20210324115412035 JCYJ2021-0324123202008,JCYJ20210324122803009 and ZDSYS20210813095534001)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2021A1515110880).
文摘Common anode materials in aqueous alkaline electrolytes,such as cadmium,metal hydrides and zinc,usually suffer from remarkable biotoxicity,high cost,and serious side reactions.To overcome these problems,we develop a conjugated porous polymer(CPP)in-situ grown on reduced graphene oxide(rGO)and Ketjen black(KB),noted as C_(4)N/rGO and C_(4)N/KB respectively,as the alternative anodes.The results show that C_(4)N/rGO electrode delivers a low redox potential(−0.905 V vs.Ag/AgCl),high specific capacity(268.8 mAh g^(-1) at 0.2 A g^(-1)),ultra-stable and fast sodium ion storage behavior(216 mAh g^(-1) at 20 A g^(-1))in 2 M NaOH electrolyte.The assembled C_(4)N/rGO//Ni(OH)_(2) full battery can cycle stably more than 38,000 cycles.Furthermore,by adding a small amount of antifreeze additive dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO)to adjust the hydrogen bonding network,the low-temperature performance of the electrolyte(0.1 DMSO/2 M NaOH)is significantly improved while hydrogen evolution is inhibited.Consequently,the C_(4)N/rGO//Ni(OH)_(2) full cell exhibits an energy density of 147.3 Wh Kg^(-1) and ultra-high cycling stability over a wide temperature range from−70 to 45℃.This work provides an ultra-stable high-capacity CPPbased anode and antifreeze electrolyte for aqueous alkaline batteries and will facilitate their practical applications under extreme conditions.
文摘BACKGROUND Hypophosphatasia(HPP)is a rare metabolic disorder caused by low tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity,presenting symptoms from bone demineralization to tooth loss.It affects multiple systems and is diagnosed based on clinical symptoms,radiological findings,and lab tests.This case report empha-sizes considering HPP in patients with unexplained bone pain and low ALP levels,especially with underlying osteopenia or osteoporosis.It highlights the importance of genetic testing and counseling for early diagnosis and treatment,aiming to raise clinician awareness.CASE SUMMARY We present a case of a 65-year-old female patient who was referred to our endoc-rinology clinic for complaints of generalized bone pain and hypothyroidism.Initial evaluation revealed osteopenia,managed with calcium and vitamin D supplementation.Persistently low ALP levels and elevated vitamin B6 levels led to the diagnosis of HPP,confirmed by genetic testing identifying a pathogenic ALPL gene variant[c.119C>T(p.Ala40Val)].Despite conservative treatment,her bone density declined,although remaining in the osteopenic range.The Fracture Risk Assessment score indicated a low risk of major osteoporotic and hip fractures,not warranting immediate treatment.Plans are underway to initiate enzyme replacement therapy with asfotase alfa.CONCLUSION Recognizing HPP is crucial,as early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes and prevent complications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42372162,U22B6004)the Scientific Research and Technology Development Program of CNPC(Nos.2021DJ0102,2021DJ1808)。
文摘Lacustrine dolomite is paid increasing attention to uncover the diagenetic water condition of paleo-lake and“dolomite problem”.Here,a dolomite nodule from the Qingshankou Formation in the Songliao Basin was analyzed to explore the salinity,alkalinity,and redox conditions of the diagenetic water.Multiple proxies,including bulk boron(B)content,B isotope composition(δ^(11)B_(bul)),boron to gallium weight ratio(B/Ga)and carbonate oxygen isotope composition(δ^(18)O_(carb)),were used to determine the diagenetic water to be brackish-fresh.Through numerical simulation,we calculated the B contents,δ^(11)B values and B/Ga in detritus(e.g.,clay,quartz and feldspar)and dolomite as two endmembers,confirming the intense interference of clay minerals onδ^(11)B_(bul).By using the fittedδ^(11)B of dolomite endmember(20.6‰),we calculated the p H value of the diagenetic water to be 8.2.The negativeδ^(11)B value of detritus endmember(-12.9‰)might be related to the terrestrial weathering.The indicative nature of strontium to barium weight ratio(Sr/Ba)was discussed to deny its applicability as a proxy of salinity in carbonate system.High Sr/Ba ratio in this dolomite nodule indicates a sulfate-poor water condition,consistent with the iron-manganese(Fe-Mn)reduction environments reflected by the Mn/Fe molar ratio.The positive carbonate carbon isotopes(δ^(13)C_(carb),4.5‰-9.4‰)indicate that methanogenesis dominated the formation of dolomite,coinciding with the weak sulfate reduction reaction in sulfate-poor water.The growth of dolomite nodule might be related to the microbial activities of methanogen and iron reducing bacteria,which had not only maintained the salinity,p H,and redox status of the diagenetic water,but also led to a ferricmethane transition zone(FMTZ).This research depicts a scenario about the diagenetic water environment of lacustrine dolomite formed in brackish-fresh water,which is different from that occurred in sulfate-rich condition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U24A20550,52273264)Youth Science Foundation Project ofChina(No.22409056)+1 种基金the Key Project of the Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.ZD2024B001)the Excellent Youth Project ofHeilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LH2019B020).
文摘The high chloride(Cl)concentration in seawater presents a critical challenge for hydrogen production via seawater electrolysis by deactivating catalysts through active site passivation,highlighting the need for catalyst innovation.Herein,in situ boron-doped Co_(2)P/CoP(B-Co_(x)P)ultrathin nanosheet arrays are prepared as high-performance bifunctional electrocatalysts for seawater decomposition.Density functional theory(DFT)simulations,comprehensive characterizations,and in-situ analyses reveal that boron doping enhances electron density around Co centers,induces lattice distortions,and significantly elevates catalytic activity and durability.Moreover,boron doping reduces*Cl retention time at active sites—defined as the DFT-derived residence time of adsorbed Cl intermediates based on their adsorption energies—effectively mitigating Cl-induced poisoning.In a three-electrode system,B-Co_(x)P achieves exceptional bifunctional performance with overpotentials of 11 mV for hydrogen evolution reaction and 196 mV for oxygen evolution reaction to deliver 10 and 50 mA·cm^(-2),respectively—a result that showcases its superior bifunctional properties surpassing noble metal-based counterparts.In an alkaline electrolyzer,it delivers 1.56 A·cm^(-2)at 2.87 V for seawater electrolysis with outstanding stability over 500 h,preserving active site integrity via boron's robust protective role.This study defines a paradigm for designing advanced seawater electrolysis catalysts through a strategic in-situ doping approach.
基金financially supported by the Institute for Basic Science of Korea(No.IBS-R011-D1)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)(No.NRF-2022R1A2C2093415)+5 种基金the Korea Basic Science Institute(National Research Facilities and Equipment Center)grant funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2022R1A6C101A751)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22209186 and 22479149)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.310306484080)the Key Research and Development Program of Jiangxi Province(Nos.20223BBG74004 and 20232BBG70003)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2023343)the financial support from the National Research Foundation of Korea Grant funded by the Korean government(NRF-2021R1I1A1A01050068)
文摘Fabricating a durable electrocatalyst with performance comparable to noble metals for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)remains a significant challenge.In this work,we introduce a highly efficient and robust electrocatalyst by incorporating rhenium(Re)atoms into CoS nanoflakes(Re-CoS)for alkaline HER.The incorporation of Re atoms into the CoS lattice enhances the hybridization of Co 3d and S 2p orbitals,resulting in an optimized electronic structure that accelerates water dissociation on Co sites and optimizes hydrogen adsorptiondesorption on S sites,thereby boosting the HER rate.The optimal Re-CoS catalyst demonstrates a low overpotential of 72 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2)in 1 M KOH,along with excellent long-term stability,maintaining its catalytic activity over 200 h without significant degradation.These results suggest that the incorporation of Re atoms into CoS effectively couples the water dissociation and hydrogen addesorption steps of alkaline HER,offering a promising strategy for the development of noble metal-like electrocatalysts.
文摘Groundwater is considered a vital source for agriculture,especially in areas that suffer from a shortage of surface water resources.Accordingly,this study was conducted to evaluate the concentrations of some polluting elements and some chemical properties of well water north of Babylon city to show its suitability for irrigation purposes.The(pH,EC,calcium,magnesium,sodium,potassium,chloride,carbonates,bicarbonates,sulfates,nitrates,and boron)and some heavy elements(cadmium,lead,copper,and nickel)were estimated over four time periods(July 2023,October 2023,January 2024,April 2024)and for the regions(Latifiya,Al-Musayyab,Haswa,and Alexandria).The results showed that the electrical conductivity of well water falls within the category that causes a severe salinity problem,according to Ayera and Westcot,and the pH of the water was within the normal range,tending toward light alkalinity.The sodium values fell within the category that causes a severe problem,and that the chloride concentrations were high and within the category of water that causes a severe problem according to the classification of Marsh.The concentration of boron was low to moderate for sensitive crops.Regarding the nitrate content,well water is classified as no problem.The concentrations of all heavy metals were within the permissible limits,except for cadmium,which exceeded the permissible limits according to the global specifications of the World Health Organization.
文摘BACKGROUND Colon cancer is a major health problem with increasing mortality rates worldwide.AIM To evaluate the ability of Ferula assafoetida(F.assafoetida)to induce differentiation of colon cancer cells to function as normal cells.METHODS The cytotoxic effect of F.assafoetida was assessed against Caco cells using the(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphe nyltetrazoliumbromide thiazolyl assay.Cell cycle analysis and apoptosis were assessed using CytellTM cell system.The total antioxidant(TA),glutathione(GSH),malondialdehyde(MDA)concentrations,and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activity were also assessed.The c-Jun N-terminal kinases(JNKs)and mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)expressions were evaluated using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS There was a significant increase in the cell number treated with F.assafoetida(53.85%±0.03%),and those treated with sodium butyrate(NaBT)(54.6%±0.10%)in sub-G1 phase,compared to the untreated cells(0.78%±0.03%,P<0.001).Apoptosis was significantly increased in the Caco cells treated with F.assafoetida(49.1%±0.14%)compared to those treated with NaBT(27.3%±0.10%,P<0.001),and untreated cells(11.1%±0.02%,P<0.001).DNA degradation was observed in Caco cells treated with F.assafoetida in a dose-dependent manner,where complete degradation occurred at the dose of IC50(342.9μg/mL).F.assafoetida induced a significant increase in the TA concentration and GSH,while a significant decrease in the MDA levels(P<0.001,for all).Also,there was a significant increase in ALP activity in Caco cells(0.53±0.26 U/mL)compared to the control cells(0.05±0.02 U/mL,P=0.045).There was a significant upregulation of JNK and MAPK expression in Caco cells treated with F.assafoetida compared to the controls[2.59±0.01(P<0.001),and 3.62±0.01(P<0.001);respectively].CONCLUSION F.assafoetida is a potentially successful therapeutic and differentiating agent for colon cancer.
