Activated carbon （AC） supported silver catalysts were prepared by incipient wetness impregnation method and their catalytic performance for CO preferential oxidation （PROX） in excess H2 was evaluated. Ag/AC cataly...Activated carbon （AC） supported silver catalysts were prepared by incipient wetness impregnation method and their catalytic performance for CO preferential oxidation （PROX） in excess H2 was evaluated. Ag/AC catalysts, after reduction in H2 at low temperatures （≤200 ℃） following heat treatment in He at 200 ℃ （He200H200）, exhibited the best catalytic properties. Temperature-programmed desorption （TPD）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and temperature-programmed reduction （TPR） results indicated that silver oxides were produced during heat treatment in He at 200 ℃ which were reduced to metal silver nanoparticles in H2 at low temperatures （≤200 ℃）, simultaneously generating the adsorbed water/OH. CO conversion was enhanced 40% after water treatment following heat treatment in He at 600 ℃. These results imply that the metal silver nanoparticles are the active species and the adsorbed water/OH has noticeable promotion effects on CO oxidation. However, the promotion effect is still limited compared to gold catalysts under the similar conditions, which may be the reason of low selectivity to CO oxidation in PROX over silver catalysts. The reported Ag/AC-S-He catalyst after He200H200 treatment displayed similar PROX of CO reaction properties to Ag/SiO2. This means that Ag/AC catalyst is also an efficient low-temperature CO oxidation catalyst.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
Styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)modified asphalt(SA)has long found effective applications in road construction materials.When combined with fillers,SBS-modified asphalt has demonstrated promising resistance to fatigue c...Styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)modified asphalt(SA)has long found effective applications in road construction materials.When combined with fillers,SBS-modified asphalt has demonstrated promising resistance to fatigue cracking caused by temperature fluctuations and aging.In this study,molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))and polyphosphoric acid(PPA)were ground in naphthenic oil(NO)and subjected to mechanical activation to create PPAmodified MoS_(2),referred to as OMS-PPA.By blending various ratios of OMS-PPA with SBS-modified asphalt,composite-modified asphalts were successfully developed to enhance their overall properties.To assess the mechanical characteristics and stability of these modified asphalts,various methods were employed,including penetration factor,flow activation energy,fluorescence microscopy,and dynamic shear rheology.Additionally,the short-term aging performance was evaluated using Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy and nanoindentation tests.The results revealed a 3.7%decrease in the penetration-temperature coefficient for SAOMS compared to SA,while 1-SA-OMS-PPA showed an even greater reduction of 7.1%.Furthermore,after short-term aging,carboxyl group generation in SA increased by 5.93%,while SA-OMS exhibited a smaller rise of 1.36%,and 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw an increase of just 0.93%.The study also highlighted significant improvements in the hardness of these materials.The hardness change ratio for SA-OMS decreased by 43.08%,while the ratio for 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw a notable reduction of 65.16% compared to unmodified SA.These findings suggest that OMS-PPA contributed to improvements in temperature sensitivity,particle dispersibility,and resistance to shortterm aging in asphalts.The results hold significant promise for the future development of advanced asphalt-based materials with potential high-value applications in flexible pavements for highways.展开更多
Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)combine the high power dens-ity of electrical double-layer capacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,they face practical limitations due to the narrow operati...Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)combine the high power dens-ity of electrical double-layer capacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,they face practical limitations due to the narrow operating voltage window of their activated carbon(AC)cathodes.We report a scalable thermal treatment strategy to develop high-voltage-tolerant AC cathodes.Through controlled thermal treatment of commer-cial activated carbon(Raw-AC)under a H_(2)/Ar atmosphere at 400-800℃,the targeted reduction of degradation-prone functional groups can be achieved while preserving the critical pore structure and increasing graph-itic microcrystalline ordering.The AC treated at 400℃(HAC-400)had a significant increase in specific capacity(96.0 vs.75.1 mAh/g at 0.05 A/g)and better rate capability(61.1 vs.36.1 mAh/g at 5 A/g)in half-cell LICs,along with an 83.5%capacity retention over 7400 cycles within an extended voltage range of 2.0-4.2 V in full-cell LICs.Scalability was demonstrated by a 120 g batch production,enabling fabrication of pouch-type LICs with commercial hard carbon anodes that delivered a higher energy density of 28.3 Wh/kg at 1 C,and a peak power density of 12.1 kW/kg compared to devices using raw AC.This simple,industry-compatible approach may be used for producing ad-vanced cathode materials for practical high-performance LICs.展开更多
Obtaining large specific surface areas(SSA)for carbon xerogels poses a significant challenge due to the inevitable volume shrinkage of xerogel.Here,the Zn^(2+) coordination-catalyzed in-situ polymerization approach wa...Obtaining large specific surface areas(SSA)for carbon xerogels poses a significant challenge due to the inevitable volume shrinkage of xerogel.Here,the Zn^(2+) coordination-catalyzed in-situ polymerization approach was proposed to fabricate xerogels with a low shrinkage of 13.03% and a short preparation period of 24 h.In resorcinolformaldehyde(RF)polymerization,ZnCl_(2) could accelerate the reaction kinetics through the coordination of the Zn^(2+) and hydroxyl groups.The gel network with adjustable RF particles(46.5 nm-1.89μm)and narrow neck structures was constructed by changing ZnCl_(2) and ethanol contents,which could resist volume shrinkage during atmospheric drying without solvent exchange.The activated carbon xerogels(ACXs)with hierarchical structure were designed by one-step carbonization/activation due to the pore-forming of ZnCl_(2).The obtained ACXs showed a large SSA of 1689 m^(2)/g,multi-dyes adsorption capacity(methylene blue,Congo red,methyl orange,and Sudan Ⅲ were 625.90,359.46,320.69,and 453.92 mg/g,respectively),and reusability of 100%.The maximum monolayer MB adsorption capacity was 630.28 mg/g.This work presents an efficient strategy to design porous nanomaterials with low shrinkage and large SSA,which illustrates promising applications in separation,adsorption,and photoelectric catalysis.展开更多
Designing xerogels at the molecular level to overcome volume shrinkage is a promising strategy for carbon xerogels with desirable structure and performance.Here,we design a xerogel with non-shrinkage by introducing Zn...Designing xerogels at the molecular level to overcome volume shrinkage is a promising strategy for carbon xerogels with desirable structure and performance.Here,we design a xerogel with non-shrinkage by introducing ZnCl_(2) into resorcinol-melamine-formaldehyde polymerization.The gel network consisting of micrometer pores and large particles(0.26-1.35μm)is constructed by the coordination of Zn^(2+) with oxygen/nitrogen-containing groups,which is attributed to the structural support of the rigid triazine skeleton with large steric hindrance.Therefore,the reinforced gel network possesses enough strength to withstand capillary forces during atmospheric drying,and special drying and solvent exchange are avoided.The xerogels show non-shrinkage and a short preparation time of 24 h.The resulted activated carbon xerogels with interconnected hierarchically micro-meso-macropores exhibit an optimal specific surface area of 1520 m^(2)/g(through xerogels pyrolysis and the pore-forming of ZnCl_(2)),high adsorption(methylene blue,I-,Cu^(2+),etc.),and repeated adsorption ability.This work provides novel thought for porous nanomaterials with non-shrinkage and desirable structures in adsorption and energy storage.展开更多
In this work,we investigate how activated carbon(AC)derived from olive pomace biomass can be used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.The biomass-derived activated carbon has the potential to be highly effic...In this work,we investigate how activated carbon(AC)derived from olive pomace biomass can be used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.The biomass-derived activated carbon has the potential to be highly efficient,deliver high performance,sustainable,and cost-effective in LIBs-related production.The activated carbon is prepared by using H3PO4 as a chemical activation agent,and then calcining the obtained product at 500℃ for different controlled atmospheres under(i)air(AC-Atm),(ii)vacuum(AC-Vac),and(iii)argon(ACArg).The different samples were systematically analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),Highresolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray fluores-cence(XRF),X-ray diffraction(XRD),FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)to assess their properties.The electrochemical properties of the carbonaceous materials were studied by galvano-static cycling,cyclic voltammetry(CV),and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results showed high specific capacity and stable cycling performance,with capacities of 288,184,and 56 mAh g^(-1) at the current density of 25 mA g^(-1) after 70 cycles for AC-Arg,AC-Vac,and AC-Atm respectively.Furthermore,the CE efficiency was nearly 100%from the first cycles.This study opens up interesting prospects and offers promising oppor-tunities for more efficient recovery of unused olive pomace waste,by integrating it into energy storage appli-cations,particularly sustainable lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing al...We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing alkali-activated sewage sludge(AASS)as a binder for stabilizing the clayey soil.Sewage sludge(SS)in varying proportions of 1.5%,2%,2.5%,3.5%,and 4.5%was utilized to prepare geopolymer binders using sodium and potassium-based alkali activators.Furthermore,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and direct shear tests were conducted to examine the strength development of clayey soil stabilized with AASS.While the study presented some intriguing results,we have identified critical concerns regarding(i)the selection of SS as a precursor for alkali activation,(ii)technical inconsistencies associated with the compaction characteristics and microstructural analysis,and(iii)the feasibility of the proposed methodology for practical applications.Through our discussion,we seek to highlight these issues and provide constructive feedback to advance the understanding of alkali activation processes and their implications for soil stabilization.展开更多
A solid,fast-dissolving sodium silicate was used as an alkaline activator.Granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS),metakaolin(MK),and steel slag(SS)were used as the cementious components to prepare a ternary composite ceme...A solid,fast-dissolving sodium silicate was used as an alkaline activator.Granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS),metakaolin(MK),and steel slag(SS)were used as the cementious components to prepare a ternary composite cementitious material known as alkali-activated steel slag composite cementitious material(ASCM)by the"one-step method".The impacts of cementitious components,alkali activator modulus,and Na_(2)O%on the mechanical strength were investigated,and the hydration products and hydration kinetics of ASCM were analyzed.The experimental results reveal that XRD,FTIR,SEM,EDS,and exothermic heat of hydration show that when GGBS:MK:SS=60wt%:10wt%:30wt%,the activator modulus is 1.2,and the alkali content is 5.5wt%,the 28 d flexural strength of ASCM mortar is 12.6 MPa,and the compressive strength is 53.3 MPa,the hydration products consist of C-S-H gel/C-A-S-H gel,mullite(3Al_(2)O_(3)-2SiO_(2)),calcite(CaCO_(3)),quartz,etc.ASCM has a large initial hydration exotherm rate but a small cumulative exotherm.展开更多
Plasma-activated water(PAW) indicated promising potential in controlling the biological contamination of Bacillus cereus,which eliminated its evolutionary endospore that improves its survival ability.However,the spore...Plasma-activated water(PAW) indicated promising potential in controlling the biological contamination of Bacillus cereus,which eliminated its evolutionary endospore that improves its survival ability.However,the spore inactivation mechanism by PAW at molecular level was not well understood.The mechanism of the B.cereus endospore against PAW at proteomic levels was demonstrated.The Tandem Mass Tag(TMT) labeling was performed.By comparing the treatment groups with control(including PAW and PAW added superoxide dismutase(SOD)),the expression of 251 proteins(with the number of 207 up-and 44 down-regulated) and 379 proteins(with the corresponding number of 238 and 141) were drastically affected,separately.The 6 categories based on the protein-protein interaction(PPI) networks included oxidation-reduction,transport,sporulation and DNA topological change,gene expression,metabolism,and others.The 3 dehydrogenases(genes hisD,BC_2176,and asd) in PAW while oxidoreductase(genes BC_0399 and BC_2529) in SOD were activated to maintain the antioxidation of spores.The proteins(BC_4271 and BC_2655) in SOD were dramatically activated,which were involved in the carbohydrate,amino acid,and energy-coupling transport.All the small,acid-soluble spore proteins were activated in both groups to protect the spores' DNA.In SOD,genes metG2 and rpmC also were considered important factors in translation while this role was played in gene groES but not rpmF in PAW.The PAW activated the biogenesis of cell wall/membrane/envelope and phosphorelay signal transduction system to contribute to the survival of spores whereas the SOD damaged these 2 processes as well as cell division,chromosome separation,organic acid phosphorylation,base-and nucleotide-excision repairs to lead to the death of spores.This would promise to lay the foundation for advancing the study of the intrinsic mechanism of spore killing against PAW and can also provide a reference for future verification.展开更多
To explore the potential utilization of Elaeagnus mollis,we conducted a comprehensive assessment of its phytochemical composition,antioxidant properties,cholinesterase inhibition,and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation acti...To explore the potential utilization of Elaeagnus mollis,we conducted a comprehensive assessment of its phytochemical composition,antioxidant properties,cholinesterase inhibition,and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation activity across different plant parts(branch wood,branch bark,and pericarp)using various solvents(water,methanol,ethanol,and n-hexane).Our findings revealed that water extracts displayed superior antioxidant activities in ABTS and RP assays,while methanol extracts exhibited better performance in DPPH and FRAP assays.Moreover,methanol extracts demonstrated the highest effectiveness against anti-HepG2 cell proliferation,whereas n-hexane extracts showed greater efficiency in cholinesterase inhibition.Notably,branch bark extracts exhibited the highest levels of phytochemical compounds,with both branch bark and pericarp extracts demonstrating significant effects in cholinesterase inhibition and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation.Correlation analysis indicated that phytochemical compounds were primarily responsible for the observed biological activities.Overall,extracts from the branch bark and pericarp of E.mollis showed promising potential for antioxidant and anticancer activities,suggesting their suitability for applications in the pharmaceutical industry as health-promoting products.展开更多
In clinical practice,antibiotics have historically been utilized for the treatment of pathogenic bacteria.However,the gradual emergence of antibiotic resistance among bacterial strains has posed a significant challeng...In clinical practice,antibiotics have historically been utilized for the treatment of pathogenic bacteria.However,the gradual emergence of antibiotic resistance among bacterial strains has posed a significant challenge to this approach.In 2022,Escherichia coli,a Gram-negative bacterium renowned for its widespread pathogenicity and high virulence,emerged as the predominant pathogenic bacterium in China.The rapid emergence of antibiotic-resistant E.coli strains has rendered antibiotics insufficient to fight E.coli infections.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has made remarkable contributions to the health of Chinese people for thousands of years,and its significant therapeutic effects have been proven in clinical practice.In this paper,we provide a comprehensive review of the advances and mechanisms of TCM and its active ingredients against antibiotic-resistant E.coli infections.First of all,this review introduces the classification,antibiotic resistance characteristics and mechanisms of E.coli.Then,the TCM formulas and extracts are listed along with their active ingredients against E.coli,including extraction solution,minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC),and the antibacterial mechanisms.In addition,there is growing evidence supporting the synergistic therapeutic strategy of combining TCM with antibiotics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant E.coli infections,and we provide a summary of this evidence and its underlying mechanisms.In conclusion,we present a comprehensive review of TCM and highlight its potential and advantages in the prevention and treatment of E.coli infections.We hold the opinion that TCM will play an important role in global health,pharmaceutical development,and livestock farming in the future.展开更多
For environmental applications,it is crucial to rationally design and synthesize photocatalysts with positive exciton splitting and interfacial charge transfer.Here,a novel Agbridged dual Z-scheme Ag/g-C_(3)N_(4)/CoNi...For environmental applications,it is crucial to rationally design and synthesize photocatalysts with positive exciton splitting and interfacial charge transfer.Here,a novel Agbridged dual Z-scheme Ag/g-C_(3)N_(4)/CoNi-LDH plasmonic heterojunction was successfully synthesized using a simple method,with the goal of overcoming the common drawbacks of traditional photocatalysts such as weak photoresponsivity,rapid combination of photogenerated carriers,and unstable structure.These materials were characterized by XRD,FT-IR,SEM,TEM UV-Vis/DRS,and XPS to verify the structure and stability of the heterostructure.The pristine LDH,g-C_(3)N_(4),and Ag/g-C_(3)N_(4)/CoNi-LDH composite were investigated as photocatalysts for water remediation,an environmentally motivated process.Specifically,the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline was studied as a model reaction.The performance of the supports and composite catalyst were determined by evaluating both the degradation and adsorption phenomenon.The influence of several experimental parameters such as catalyst loading,pH,and tetracycline concentrationwere evaluated.The current study provides important data for water treatment and similar environmental protection applications.展开更多
Sn-based metal organic complexes with coordination bonds,multi-active sites,and high theoretical capacity have attracted much attention as promising anodes for lithium ion batteries.However,the low electrical conducti...Sn-based metal organic complexes with coordination bonds,multi-active sites,and high theoretical capacity have attracted much attention as promising anodes for lithium ion batteries.However,the low electrical conductivity and huge volume changes restricted their electrochemical stability and practical utilization.Herein,Snbased anode with superior electrochemical performance,including a high reversible capacity of 1050.1 mAh·g^(-1)at 2 A·g^(-1)and a stable capacity of 1105.5 mAh·g^(-1)after 500 cycles at 1 A·g^(-1),was fabricated via a low-temperature calcination strategy from Sn metal organic complexes.The low-temperature calcination process regulates Sn-O bond and prevents the agglomeration of SnO_(2),generating highly dispersed SnO_(2) decorated metal organic complexes and providing sufficient active sites for ion storage.Ex situ characterizations expound that the undecomposed Sn-based metal organic complexes could be transformed into SnO_(2) during lithiation and delithiation,which enhances the electrical conductivity and induces a strong pseudo-capacitive behavior,accelerating the electrochemical kinetics;the multiple solid electrolyte interface with inflexible LiF and flexible ROCO_(2)Li buffers the volume variation of the electrode,resulting in its high electrochemical stability.This work provides a simple strategy for preparing excellent Sn-based anodes from metal organic complexes and reveals the lithium storage mechanism of the prepared Snbased anode.展开更多
Gallium nitride(GaN)single crystal with prominent electron mobility and heat resistance have great potential in the high temperature integrate electric power systems.However,the sluggish charge storage kinetics and in...Gallium nitride(GaN)single crystal with prominent electron mobility and heat resistance have great potential in the high temperature integrate electric power systems.However,the sluggish charge storage kinetics and inadequate energy densities are bottlenecks to its practical application.Herein,the self-supported GaN/Mn_(3)O_(4) integrated electrode is developed for both energy harvesting and storage under the high temperature environment.The experimental and theoretical calculations results reveal that such integrated structures with Mn-N heterointerface bring abundant active sites and reconstruct low-energy barrier channels for efficient charge transferring,reasonably optimizing the ions adsorption ability and strengthening the structural stability.Consequently,the assembled GaN based supercapacitors deliver the power density of 34.0 mW cm^(-2) with capacitance retention of 81.3%after 10000 cycles at 130℃.This work innovatively correlates the centimeter scale GaN single crystal with ideal theoretical capacity Mn_(3)O_(4) and provides an effective avenue for the follow-up energy storage applications of the wide bandgap semiconductor.展开更多
Although transition metal-catalyzed methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization is a great challenge, it has made noticeable progress in recent years. This review specifically describes Pd-catalyzed intermolecular functi...Although transition metal-catalyzed methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization is a great challenge, it has made noticeable progress in recent years. This review specifically describes Pd-catalyzed intermolecular functionalization of unactivated methylene C(sp^(3))—H bonds. A variety of reactions, including arylation, alkylation, alkenylation/alkynylation, acetoxylation, amination, halogenation, borylation, and silylation reactions, have been discussed. Due to the inert properties, methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization reaction usually relies on the use of directing group strategies, which can not only control regioselectivity but also address low reactivity issue. Various directing groups, including strongly coordinating bidentate auxiliaries and weakly coordinating innate functional groups, have proven to be effective for enabling methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization.展开更多
Objective Magnetoencephalography(MEG),a non-invasive neuroimaging technique,meticulously captures the magnetic fields emanating from brain electrical activity.Compared with MEG based on superconducting quantum interfe...Objective Magnetoencephalography(MEG),a non-invasive neuroimaging technique,meticulously captures the magnetic fields emanating from brain electrical activity.Compared with MEG based on superconducting quantum interference devices(SQUID),MEG based on optically pump magnetometer(OPM)has the advantages of higher sensitivity,better spatial resolution and lower cost.However,most of the current studies are clinical studies,and there is a lack of animal studies on MEG based on OPM technology.Pain,a multifaceted sensory and emotional phenomenon,induces intricate alterations in brain activity,exhibiting notable sex differences.Despite clinical revelations of pain-related neuronal activity through MEG,specific properties remain elusive,and comprehensive laboratory studies on pain-associated brain activity alterations are lacking.The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inflammatory pain(induced by Complete Freund’s Adjuvant(CFA))on brain activity in a rat model using the MEG technique,to analysis changes in brain activity during pain perception,and to explore sex differences in pain-related MEG signaling.Methods This study utilized adult male and female Sprague-Dawley rats.Inflammatory pain was induced via intraplantar injection of CFA(100μl,50%in saline)in the left hind paw,with control groups receiving saline.Pain behavior was assessed using von Frey filaments at baseline and 1 h post-injection.For MEG recording,anesthetized rats had an OPM positioned on their head within a magnetic shield,undergoing two 15-minute sessions:a 5-minute baseline followed by a 10-minute mechanical stimulation phase.Data analysis included artifact removal and time-frequency analysis of spontaneous brain activity using accumulated spectrograms,generating spectrograms focused on the 4-30 Hz frequency range.Results MEG recordings in anesthetized rats during resting states and hind paw mechanical stimulation were compared,before and after saline/CFA injections.Mechanical stimulation elevated alpha activity in both male and female rats pre-and post-saline/CFA injections.Saline/CFA injections augmented average power in both sexes compared to pre-injection states.Remarkably,female rats exhibited higher average spectral power 1 h after CFA injection than after saline injection during resting states.Furthermore,despite comparable pain thresholds measured by classical pain behavioral tests post-CFA treatment,female rats displayed higher average power than males in the resting state after CFA injection.Conclusion These results imply an enhanced perception of inflammatory pain in female rats compared to their male counterparts.Our study exhibits sex differences in alpha activities following CFA injection,highlighting heightened brain alpha activity in female rats during acute inflammatory pain in the resting state.Our study provides a method for OPM-based MEG recordings to be used to study brain activity in anaesthetized animals.In addition,the findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of pain-related neural activity and pain sex differences.展开更多
The potent antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles is primarily attributed to the release of silver ions,which disrupt cell membranes and inactivate essential enzymes through Ag−S bonding formation.[Objective]T...The potent antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles is primarily attributed to the release of silver ions,which disrupt cell membranes and inactivate essential enzymes through Ag−S bonding formation.[Objective]To explore silver ion immobilization to minimize silver release.[Methods]A macrocyclic cryptand with nitrogen bridgeheads was prepared and subsequently chelated with silver ions to produce Cage silver(I),which was then coordinated with different ratios of sulfonated chitosan(SCS)to form SCS/Cage Ag(I)complexes(SCA1,SCA2,and SCA3).The antioxidant activities of the complexes were assessed by reducing power and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)free radical and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assays.The antibacterial activities of the complexes were evaluated based on the minimum inhibitory concentrations(MICs)and minimum bactericidal concentrations(MBCs)against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and Escherichia coli O157:H7 and the inhibition rate on biofilm formation.[Results]Cage silver(I)exhibited strong antibacterial activity,with the MIC of 0.015 mg/mL and MBC of 0.031 mg/mL against S.aureus ATCC 6538,and the MIC of 0.031 mg/mL and MBC of 0.120 mg/mL against E.coli O157:H7.Significant antioxidant properties of Cage silver(I)were also observed,as demonstrated by the DPPH free radical scavenging rates of 42.2%and 53.1%at 326 nm and 517 nm,respectively.Cage silver(I)exhibited the highest antibacterial and antioxidant activities,followed by SCA1,SCA2,SCA3,and SCS,because the content of silver ions in Cage silver(I)was 10-fold higher than that in SCA1.The antibacterial and antioxidant activities of SCA1 were better than those of Cage silver(I),which further indicated that the sulfonic groups of SCS may intensely coordinate with silver ions to exert synergistic effects.[Conclusion]Combining the merits of silver ions and SCS improves the bioavailability of the agent at microbicidal concentrations,minimizes the accumulation in the environment,and reduces treatment costs.The method developed herein offers a sustainable approach to enhance microbial control while minimizing the impact on the environment.展开更多
Magnolol,a compound extracted from Magnolia officinalis,demonstrates potential efficacy in addressing metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases.Its biological activities encompass anti-inflammatory,antioxidant...Magnolol,a compound extracted from Magnolia officinalis,demonstrates potential efficacy in addressing metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases.Its biological activities encompass anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anticoagulant,and anti-diabetic effects.Growth/differentiation factor-15(GDF-15),a member of the transforming growth factorβsuperfamily,is considered a potential therapeutic target for metabolic disorders.This study investigated the impact of magnolol on GDF-15 production and its underlying mechanism.The research examined the pharmacological effect of magnolol on GDF-15 expression in vitro and in vivo,and determined the involvement of endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress signaling in this process.Luciferase reporter assays,chromatin immunoprecipitation,and in vitro DNA binding assays were employed to examine the regulation of GDF-15 by activating transcription factor 4(ATF4),CCAAT enhancer binding proteinγ(CEBPG),and CCCTC-binding factor(CTCF).The study also investigated the effect of magnolol and ATF4 on the activity of a putative enhancer located in the intron of the GDF-15 gene,as well as the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on magnolol and ATF4-induced transcription activity.Results demonstrated that magnolol triggers GDF-15 production in endothelial cells(ECs),hepatoma cell line G2(HepG2)and hepatoma cell line 3B(Hep3B)cell lines,and primary mouse hepatocytes.The cooperative binding of ATF4 and CEBPG upstream of the GDF-15 gene or the E1944285 enhancer located in the intron led to full-power transcription of the GDF-15 gene.SNP alleles were found to impact the magnolol and ATF4-induced transcription activity of GDF-15.In high-fat diet ApoE^(-/-)mice,administration of magnolol induced GDF-15 production and partially suppressed appetite through GDF-15.These findings suggest that magnolol regulates GDF-15 expression through priming of promoter and enhancer activity,indicating its potential as a drug for the treatment of metabolic disorders.展开更多
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and abnormal osteoclast activation,leading to bone destruction.We previously demonstrated that the large extracellular loop(LEL)of Tm4sf19...Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and abnormal osteoclast activation,leading to bone destruction.We previously demonstrated that the large extracellular loop(LEL)of Tm4sf19 is important for its function in osteoclast differentiation,and LEL-Fc,a competitive inhibitor of Tm4sf19,effectively suppresses osteoclast multinucleation and prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis.This study aimed to investigate the role of Tm4sf19 in RA,an inflammatory and abnormal osteoclast disease,using a mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis(CIA).Tm4sf19 expression was observed in macrophages and osteoclasts within the inflamed synovium,and Tm4sf19 expression was increased together with inflammatory genes in the joint bones of CIA-induced mice compared with the sham control group.Inhibition of Tm4sf19 by LEL-Fc demonstrated both preventive and therapeutic effects in a CIA mouse model,reducing the CIA score,swelling,inflammation,cartilage damage,and bone damage.Knockout of Tm4sf19 gene or inhibition of Tm4sf19 activity by LEL-Fc suppressed LPS/IFN-γ-induced TLR4-mediated inflammatory signaling in macrophages.LEL-Fc disrupted not only the interaction between Tm4sf19 and TLR4/MD2,but also the interaction between TLR4 and MD2.μCT analysis showed that LEL-Fc treatment significantly reduced joint bone destruction and bone loss caused by hyperactivated osteoclasts in CIA mice.Taken together,these findings suggest that LELFc may be a potential treatment for RA and RA-induced osteoporosis by simultaneously targeting joint inflammation and bone destruction caused by abnormal osteoclast activation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21207039)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (Grant No. S2011010000737)+2 种基金the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China (20110172120017)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2011zm 0048)the Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy and Gas Hydrate, Chinese Academy of Sciences (No. Y007K1)
文摘Activated carbon （AC） supported silver catalysts were prepared by incipient wetness impregnation method and their catalytic performance for CO preferential oxidation （PROX） in excess H2 was evaluated. Ag/AC catalysts, after reduction in H2 at low temperatures （≤200 ℃） following heat treatment in He at 200 ℃ （He200H200）, exhibited the best catalytic properties. Temperature-programmed desorption （TPD）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and temperature-programmed reduction （TPR） results indicated that silver oxides were produced during heat treatment in He at 200 ℃ which were reduced to metal silver nanoparticles in H2 at low temperatures （≤200 ℃）, simultaneously generating the adsorbed water/OH. CO conversion was enhanced 40% after water treatment following heat treatment in He at 600 ℃. These results imply that the metal silver nanoparticles are the active species and the adsorbed water/OH has noticeable promotion effects on CO oxidation. However, the promotion effect is still limited compared to gold catalysts under the similar conditions, which may be the reason of low selectivity to CO oxidation in PROX over silver catalysts. The reported Ag/AC-S-He catalyst after He200H200 treatment displayed similar PROX of CO reaction properties to Ag/SiO2. This means that Ag/AC catalyst is also an efficient low-temperature CO oxidation catalyst.
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 Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(Nos.2022BCA077 and 2022BCA082).
文摘Styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)modified asphalt(SA)has long found effective applications in road construction materials.When combined with fillers,SBS-modified asphalt has demonstrated promising resistance to fatigue cracking caused by temperature fluctuations and aging.In this study,molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))and polyphosphoric acid(PPA)were ground in naphthenic oil(NO)and subjected to mechanical activation to create PPAmodified MoS_(2),referred to as OMS-PPA.By blending various ratios of OMS-PPA with SBS-modified asphalt,composite-modified asphalts were successfully developed to enhance their overall properties.To assess the mechanical characteristics and stability of these modified asphalts,various methods were employed,including penetration factor,flow activation energy,fluorescence microscopy,and dynamic shear rheology.Additionally,the short-term aging performance was evaluated using Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy and nanoindentation tests.The results revealed a 3.7%decrease in the penetration-temperature coefficient for SAOMS compared to SA,while 1-SA-OMS-PPA showed an even greater reduction of 7.1%.Furthermore,after short-term aging,carboxyl group generation in SA increased by 5.93%,while SA-OMS exhibited a smaller rise of 1.36%,and 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw an increase of just 0.93%.The study also highlighted significant improvements in the hardness of these materials.The hardness change ratio for SA-OMS decreased by 43.08%,while the ratio for 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw a notable reduction of 65.16% compared to unmodified SA.These findings suggest that OMS-PPA contributed to improvements in temperature sensitivity,particle dispersibility,and resistance to shortterm aging in asphalts.The results hold significant promise for the future development of advanced asphalt-based materials with potential high-value applications in flexible pavements for highways.
文摘Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)combine the high power dens-ity of electrical double-layer capacitors with the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,they face practical limitations due to the narrow operating voltage window of their activated carbon(AC)cathodes.We report a scalable thermal treatment strategy to develop high-voltage-tolerant AC cathodes.Through controlled thermal treatment of commer-cial activated carbon(Raw-AC)under a H_(2)/Ar atmosphere at 400-800℃,the targeted reduction of degradation-prone functional groups can be achieved while preserving the critical pore structure and increasing graph-itic microcrystalline ordering.The AC treated at 400℃(HAC-400)had a significant increase in specific capacity(96.0 vs.75.1 mAh/g at 0.05 A/g)and better rate capability(61.1 vs.36.1 mAh/g at 5 A/g)in half-cell LICs,along with an 83.5%capacity retention over 7400 cycles within an extended voltage range of 2.0-4.2 V in full-cell LICs.Scalability was demonstrated by a 120 g batch production,enabling fabrication of pouch-type LICs with commercial hard carbon anodes that delivered a higher energy density of 28.3 Wh/kg at 1 C,and a peak power density of 12.1 kW/kg compared to devices using raw AC.This simple,industry-compatible approach may be used for producing ad-vanced cathode materials for practical high-performance LICs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB3711501)Shanghai Industrial Collaborative Innovation Leading Group Office(No.XTCX-KJ-2023-53)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.23D110609)the Open Research Fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(No.2022SLABFN09)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking,Qilu University of Technology,Shandong Academy of Sciences(No.GZKF202231)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Donghua University(No.CUSF-DH-D-2022012).
文摘Obtaining large specific surface areas(SSA)for carbon xerogels poses a significant challenge due to the inevitable volume shrinkage of xerogel.Here,the Zn^(2+) coordination-catalyzed in-situ polymerization approach was proposed to fabricate xerogels with a low shrinkage of 13.03% and a short preparation period of 24 h.In resorcinolformaldehyde(RF)polymerization,ZnCl_(2) could accelerate the reaction kinetics through the coordination of the Zn^(2+) and hydroxyl groups.The gel network with adjustable RF particles(46.5 nm-1.89μm)and narrow neck structures was constructed by changing ZnCl_(2) and ethanol contents,which could resist volume shrinkage during atmospheric drying without solvent exchange.The activated carbon xerogels(ACXs)with hierarchical structure were designed by one-step carbonization/activation due to the pore-forming of ZnCl_(2).The obtained ACXs showed a large SSA of 1689 m^(2)/g,multi-dyes adsorption capacity(methylene blue,Congo red,methyl orange,and Sudan Ⅲ were 625.90,359.46,320.69,and 453.92 mg/g,respectively),and reusability of 100%.The maximum monolayer MB adsorption capacity was 630.28 mg/g.This work presents an efficient strategy to design porous nanomaterials with low shrinkage and large SSA,which illustrates promising applications in separation,adsorption,and photoelectric catalysis.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB3711501)the Shanghai Industrial Collaborative Innovation Leading Group Office(No.XTCX-KJ-2023-53)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.23D110609)the Open Research Fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(No.2022SLABFN09)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Paper-making,Qilu University of Technology,Shandong Academy of Sciences(No.GZKF202231)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Donghua University(No.CUSF-DH-d-2022012).
文摘Designing xerogels at the molecular level to overcome volume shrinkage is a promising strategy for carbon xerogels with desirable structure and performance.Here,we design a xerogel with non-shrinkage by introducing ZnCl_(2) into resorcinol-melamine-formaldehyde polymerization.The gel network consisting of micrometer pores and large particles(0.26-1.35μm)is constructed by the coordination of Zn^(2+) with oxygen/nitrogen-containing groups,which is attributed to the structural support of the rigid triazine skeleton with large steric hindrance.Therefore,the reinforced gel network possesses enough strength to withstand capillary forces during atmospheric drying,and special drying and solvent exchange are avoided.The xerogels show non-shrinkage and a short preparation time of 24 h.The resulted activated carbon xerogels with interconnected hierarchically micro-meso-macropores exhibit an optimal specific surface area of 1520 m^(2)/g(through xerogels pyrolysis and the pore-forming of ZnCl_(2)),high adsorption(methylene blue,I-,Cu^(2+),etc.),and repeated adsorption ability.This work provides novel thought for porous nanomaterials with non-shrinkage and desirable structures in adsorption and energy storage.
文摘In this work,we investigate how activated carbon(AC)derived from olive pomace biomass can be used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.The biomass-derived activated carbon has the potential to be highly efficient,deliver high performance,sustainable,and cost-effective in LIBs-related production.The activated carbon is prepared by using H3PO4 as a chemical activation agent,and then calcining the obtained product at 500℃ for different controlled atmospheres under(i)air(AC-Atm),(ii)vacuum(AC-Vac),and(iii)argon(ACArg).The different samples were systematically analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),Highresolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray fluores-cence(XRF),X-ray diffraction(XRD),FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)to assess their properties.The electrochemical properties of the carbonaceous materials were studied by galvano-static cycling,cyclic voltammetry(CV),and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results showed high specific capacity and stable cycling performance,with capacities of 288,184,and 56 mAh g^(-1) at the current density of 25 mA g^(-1) after 70 cycles for AC-Arg,AC-Vac,and AC-Atm respectively.Furthermore,the CE efficiency was nearly 100%from the first cycles.This study opens up interesting prospects and offers promising oppor-tunities for more efficient recovery of unused olive pomace waste,by integrating it into energy storage appli-cations,particularly sustainable lithium-ion batteries.
文摘We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing alkali-activated sewage sludge(AASS)as a binder for stabilizing the clayey soil.Sewage sludge(SS)in varying proportions of 1.5%,2%,2.5%,3.5%,and 4.5%was utilized to prepare geopolymer binders using sodium and potassium-based alkali activators.Furthermore,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and direct shear tests were conducted to examine the strength development of clayey soil stabilized with AASS.While the study presented some intriguing results,we have identified critical concerns regarding(i)the selection of SS as a precursor for alkali activation,(ii)technical inconsistencies associated with the compaction characteristics and microstructural analysis,and(iii)the feasibility of the proposed methodology for practical applications.Through our discussion,we seek to highlight these issues and provide constructive feedback to advance the understanding of alkali activation processes and their implications for soil stabilization.
基金Funded by the Scientific Research Program of Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Development(No.20250203184SF)。
文摘A solid,fast-dissolving sodium silicate was used as an alkaline activator.Granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS),metakaolin(MK),and steel slag(SS)were used as the cementious components to prepare a ternary composite cementitious material known as alkali-activated steel slag composite cementitious material(ASCM)by the"one-step method".The impacts of cementitious components,alkali activator modulus,and Na_(2)O%on the mechanical strength were investigated,and the hydration products and hydration kinetics of ASCM were analyzed.The experimental results reveal that XRD,FTIR,SEM,EDS,and exothermic heat of hydration show that when GGBS:MK:SS=60wt%:10wt%:30wt%,the activator modulus is 1.2,and the alkali content is 5.5wt%,the 28 d flexural strength of ASCM mortar is 12.6 MPa,and the compressive strength is 53.3 MPa,the hydration products consist of C-S-H gel/C-A-S-H gel,mullite(3Al_(2)O_(3)-2SiO_(2)),calcite(CaCO_(3)),quartz,etc.ASCM has a large initial hydration exotherm rate but a small cumulative exotherm.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (LR21C200002)。
文摘Plasma-activated water(PAW) indicated promising potential in controlling the biological contamination of Bacillus cereus,which eliminated its evolutionary endospore that improves its survival ability.However,the spore inactivation mechanism by PAW at molecular level was not well understood.The mechanism of the B.cereus endospore against PAW at proteomic levels was demonstrated.The Tandem Mass Tag(TMT) labeling was performed.By comparing the treatment groups with control(including PAW and PAW added superoxide dismutase(SOD)),the expression of 251 proteins(with the number of 207 up-and 44 down-regulated) and 379 proteins(with the corresponding number of 238 and 141) were drastically affected,separately.The 6 categories based on the protein-protein interaction(PPI) networks included oxidation-reduction,transport,sporulation and DNA topological change,gene expression,metabolism,and others.The 3 dehydrogenases(genes hisD,BC_2176,and asd) in PAW while oxidoreductase(genes BC_0399 and BC_2529) in SOD were activated to maintain the antioxidation of spores.The proteins(BC_4271 and BC_2655) in SOD were dramatically activated,which were involved in the carbohydrate,amino acid,and energy-coupling transport.All the small,acid-soluble spore proteins were activated in both groups to protect the spores' DNA.In SOD,genes metG2 and rpmC also were considered important factors in translation while this role was played in gene groES but not rpmF in PAW.The PAW activated the biogenesis of cell wall/membrane/envelope and phosphorelay signal transduction system to contribute to the survival of spores whereas the SOD damaged these 2 processes as well as cell division,chromosome separation,organic acid phosphorylation,base-and nucleotide-excision repairs to lead to the death of spores.This would promise to lay the foundation for advancing the study of the intrinsic mechanism of spore killing against PAW and can also provide a reference for future verification.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31600549).
文摘To explore the potential utilization of Elaeagnus mollis,we conducted a comprehensive assessment of its phytochemical composition,antioxidant properties,cholinesterase inhibition,and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation activity across different plant parts(branch wood,branch bark,and pericarp)using various solvents(water,methanol,ethanol,and n-hexane).Our findings revealed that water extracts displayed superior antioxidant activities in ABTS and RP assays,while methanol extracts exhibited better performance in DPPH and FRAP assays.Moreover,methanol extracts demonstrated the highest effectiveness against anti-HepG2 cell proliferation,whereas n-hexane extracts showed greater efficiency in cholinesterase inhibition.Notably,branch bark extracts exhibited the highest levels of phytochemical compounds,with both branch bark and pericarp extracts demonstrating significant effects in cholinesterase inhibition and anti-HepG2 cell proliferation.Correlation analysis indicated that phytochemical compounds were primarily responsible for the observed biological activities.Overall,extracts from the branch bark and pericarp of E.mollis showed promising potential for antioxidant and anticancer activities,suggesting their suitability for applications in the pharmaceutical industry as health-promoting products.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes,China(Grant Nos.:ZZ16-YQ-037,JIPY2023003,and JJPY2022022)China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(CACMS)Innovation Fund(Grant No.:CI2021A00601).
文摘In clinical practice,antibiotics have historically been utilized for the treatment of pathogenic bacteria.However,the gradual emergence of antibiotic resistance among bacterial strains has posed a significant challenge to this approach.In 2022,Escherichia coli,a Gram-negative bacterium renowned for its widespread pathogenicity and high virulence,emerged as the predominant pathogenic bacterium in China.The rapid emergence of antibiotic-resistant E.coli strains has rendered antibiotics insufficient to fight E.coli infections.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has made remarkable contributions to the health of Chinese people for thousands of years,and its significant therapeutic effects have been proven in clinical practice.In this paper,we provide a comprehensive review of the advances and mechanisms of TCM and its active ingredients against antibiotic-resistant E.coli infections.First of all,this review introduces the classification,antibiotic resistance characteristics and mechanisms of E.coli.Then,the TCM formulas and extracts are listed along with their active ingredients against E.coli,including extraction solution,minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC),and the antibacterial mechanisms.In addition,there is growing evidence supporting the synergistic therapeutic strategy of combining TCM with antibiotics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant E.coli infections,and we provide a summary of this evidence and its underlying mechanisms.In conclusion,we present a comprehensive review of TCM and highlight its potential and advantages in the prevention and treatment of E.coli infections.We hold the opinion that TCM will play an important role in global health,pharmaceutical development,and livestock farming in the future.
文摘For environmental applications,it is crucial to rationally design and synthesize photocatalysts with positive exciton splitting and interfacial charge transfer.Here,a novel Agbridged dual Z-scheme Ag/g-C_(3)N_(4)/CoNi-LDH plasmonic heterojunction was successfully synthesized using a simple method,with the goal of overcoming the common drawbacks of traditional photocatalysts such as weak photoresponsivity,rapid combination of photogenerated carriers,and unstable structure.These materials were characterized by XRD,FT-IR,SEM,TEM UV-Vis/DRS,and XPS to verify the structure and stability of the heterostructure.The pristine LDH,g-C_(3)N_(4),and Ag/g-C_(3)N_(4)/CoNi-LDH composite were investigated as photocatalysts for water remediation,an environmentally motivated process.Specifically,the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline was studied as a model reaction.The performance of the supports and composite catalyst were determined by evaluating both the degradation and adsorption phenomenon.The influence of several experimental parameters such as catalyst loading,pH,and tetracycline concentrationwere evaluated.The current study provides important data for water treatment and similar environmental protection applications.
基金financially supported by the Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(No.24HASTIT006)the Natural Science Foundations of China(No.42002040)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundations of Henan Province(No.222300420502)Key Science and Technology Program of Henan Province(No.222102240044)Key Scientific Research Projects in Colleges and Universities of Henan Province(No.21B610010)。
文摘Sn-based metal organic complexes with coordination bonds,multi-active sites,and high theoretical capacity have attracted much attention as promising anodes for lithium ion batteries.However,the low electrical conductivity and huge volume changes restricted their electrochemical stability and practical utilization.Herein,Snbased anode with superior electrochemical performance,including a high reversible capacity of 1050.1 mAh·g^(-1)at 2 A·g^(-1)and a stable capacity of 1105.5 mAh·g^(-1)after 500 cycles at 1 A·g^(-1),was fabricated via a low-temperature calcination strategy from Sn metal organic complexes.The low-temperature calcination process regulates Sn-O bond and prevents the agglomeration of SnO_(2),generating highly dispersed SnO_(2) decorated metal organic complexes and providing sufficient active sites for ion storage.Ex situ characterizations expound that the undecomposed Sn-based metal organic complexes could be transformed into SnO_(2) during lithiation and delithiation,which enhances the electrical conductivity and induces a strong pseudo-capacitive behavior,accelerating the electrochemical kinetics;the multiple solid electrolyte interface with inflexible LiF and flexible ROCO_(2)Li buffers the volume variation of the electrode,resulting in its high electrochemical stability.This work provides a simple strategy for preparing excellent Sn-based anodes from metal organic complexes and reveals the lithium storage mechanism of the prepared Snbased anode.
基金supported by NSFC(Grant No.52202265,52302004,52472010,62434010)the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(tsqn202306330)+1 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20230807094009018)Xiaomi Young Talents Program(2023XM06).
文摘Gallium nitride(GaN)single crystal with prominent electron mobility and heat resistance have great potential in the high temperature integrate electric power systems.However,the sluggish charge storage kinetics and inadequate energy densities are bottlenecks to its practical application.Herein,the self-supported GaN/Mn_(3)O_(4) integrated electrode is developed for both energy harvesting and storage under the high temperature environment.The experimental and theoretical calculations results reveal that such integrated structures with Mn-N heterointerface bring abundant active sites and reconstruct low-energy barrier channels for efficient charge transferring,reasonably optimizing the ions adsorption ability and strengthening the structural stability.Consequently,the assembled GaN based supercapacitors deliver the power density of 34.0 mW cm^(-2) with capacitance retention of 81.3%after 10000 cycles at 130℃.This work innovatively correlates the centimeter scale GaN single crystal with ideal theoretical capacity Mn_(3)O_(4) and provides an effective avenue for the follow-up energy storage applications of the wide bandgap semiconductor.
文摘Although transition metal-catalyzed methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization is a great challenge, it has made noticeable progress in recent years. This review specifically describes Pd-catalyzed intermolecular functionalization of unactivated methylene C(sp^(3))—H bonds. A variety of reactions, including arylation, alkylation, alkenylation/alkynylation, acetoxylation, amination, halogenation, borylation, and silylation reactions, have been discussed. Due to the inert properties, methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization reaction usually relies on the use of directing group strategies, which can not only control regioselectivity but also address low reactivity issue. Various directing groups, including strongly coordinating bidentate auxiliaries and weakly coordinating innate functional groups, have proven to be effective for enabling methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization.
文摘Objective Magnetoencephalography(MEG),a non-invasive neuroimaging technique,meticulously captures the magnetic fields emanating from brain electrical activity.Compared with MEG based on superconducting quantum interference devices(SQUID),MEG based on optically pump magnetometer(OPM)has the advantages of higher sensitivity,better spatial resolution and lower cost.However,most of the current studies are clinical studies,and there is a lack of animal studies on MEG based on OPM technology.Pain,a multifaceted sensory and emotional phenomenon,induces intricate alterations in brain activity,exhibiting notable sex differences.Despite clinical revelations of pain-related neuronal activity through MEG,specific properties remain elusive,and comprehensive laboratory studies on pain-associated brain activity alterations are lacking.The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inflammatory pain(induced by Complete Freund’s Adjuvant(CFA))on brain activity in a rat model using the MEG technique,to analysis changes in brain activity during pain perception,and to explore sex differences in pain-related MEG signaling.Methods This study utilized adult male and female Sprague-Dawley rats.Inflammatory pain was induced via intraplantar injection of CFA(100μl,50%in saline)in the left hind paw,with control groups receiving saline.Pain behavior was assessed using von Frey filaments at baseline and 1 h post-injection.For MEG recording,anesthetized rats had an OPM positioned on their head within a magnetic shield,undergoing two 15-minute sessions:a 5-minute baseline followed by a 10-minute mechanical stimulation phase.Data analysis included artifact removal and time-frequency analysis of spontaneous brain activity using accumulated spectrograms,generating spectrograms focused on the 4-30 Hz frequency range.Results MEG recordings in anesthetized rats during resting states and hind paw mechanical stimulation were compared,before and after saline/CFA injections.Mechanical stimulation elevated alpha activity in both male and female rats pre-and post-saline/CFA injections.Saline/CFA injections augmented average power in both sexes compared to pre-injection states.Remarkably,female rats exhibited higher average spectral power 1 h after CFA injection than after saline injection during resting states.Furthermore,despite comparable pain thresholds measured by classical pain behavioral tests post-CFA treatment,female rats displayed higher average power than males in the resting state after CFA injection.Conclusion These results imply an enhanced perception of inflammatory pain in female rats compared to their male counterparts.Our study exhibits sex differences in alpha activities following CFA injection,highlighting heightened brain alpha activity in female rats during acute inflammatory pain in the resting state.Our study provides a method for OPM-based MEG recordings to be used to study brain activity in anaesthetized animals.In addition,the findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of pain-related neural activity and pain sex differences.
文摘The potent antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles is primarily attributed to the release of silver ions,which disrupt cell membranes and inactivate essential enzymes through Ag−S bonding formation.[Objective]To explore silver ion immobilization to minimize silver release.[Methods]A macrocyclic cryptand with nitrogen bridgeheads was prepared and subsequently chelated with silver ions to produce Cage silver(I),which was then coordinated with different ratios of sulfonated chitosan(SCS)to form SCS/Cage Ag(I)complexes(SCA1,SCA2,and SCA3).The antioxidant activities of the complexes were assessed by reducing power and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)free radical and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assays.The antibacterial activities of the complexes were evaluated based on the minimum inhibitory concentrations(MICs)and minimum bactericidal concentrations(MBCs)against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and Escherichia coli O157:H7 and the inhibition rate on biofilm formation.[Results]Cage silver(I)exhibited strong antibacterial activity,with the MIC of 0.015 mg/mL and MBC of 0.031 mg/mL against S.aureus ATCC 6538,and the MIC of 0.031 mg/mL and MBC of 0.120 mg/mL against E.coli O157:H7.Significant antioxidant properties of Cage silver(I)were also observed,as demonstrated by the DPPH free radical scavenging rates of 42.2%and 53.1%at 326 nm and 517 nm,respectively.Cage silver(I)exhibited the highest antibacterial and antioxidant activities,followed by SCA1,SCA2,SCA3,and SCS,because the content of silver ions in Cage silver(I)was 10-fold higher than that in SCA1.The antibacterial and antioxidant activities of SCA1 were better than those of Cage silver(I),which further indicated that the sulfonic groups of SCS may intensely coordinate with silver ions to exert synergistic effects.[Conclusion]Combining the merits of silver ions and SCS improves the bioavailability of the agent at microbicidal concentrations,minimizes the accumulation in the environment,and reduces treatment costs.The method developed herein offers a sustainable approach to enhance microbial control while minimizing the impact on the environment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82171552 and 82170479)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Ctiy(No.21ZR1457500)the Science and Technology Bureau of Shanghai Putuo District(No.ptkwws202102).
文摘Magnolol,a compound extracted from Magnolia officinalis,demonstrates potential efficacy in addressing metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases.Its biological activities encompass anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anticoagulant,and anti-diabetic effects.Growth/differentiation factor-15(GDF-15),a member of the transforming growth factorβsuperfamily,is considered a potential therapeutic target for metabolic disorders.This study investigated the impact of magnolol on GDF-15 production and its underlying mechanism.The research examined the pharmacological effect of magnolol on GDF-15 expression in vitro and in vivo,and determined the involvement of endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress signaling in this process.Luciferase reporter assays,chromatin immunoprecipitation,and in vitro DNA binding assays were employed to examine the regulation of GDF-15 by activating transcription factor 4(ATF4),CCAAT enhancer binding proteinγ(CEBPG),and CCCTC-binding factor(CTCF).The study also investigated the effect of magnolol and ATF4 on the activity of a putative enhancer located in the intron of the GDF-15 gene,as well as the influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on magnolol and ATF4-induced transcription activity.Results demonstrated that magnolol triggers GDF-15 production in endothelial cells(ECs),hepatoma cell line G2(HepG2)and hepatoma cell line 3B(Hep3B)cell lines,and primary mouse hepatocytes.The cooperative binding of ATF4 and CEBPG upstream of the GDF-15 gene or the E1944285 enhancer located in the intron led to full-power transcription of the GDF-15 gene.SNP alleles were found to impact the magnolol and ATF4-induced transcription activity of GDF-15.In high-fat diet ApoE^(-/-)mice,administration of magnolol induced GDF-15 production and partially suppressed appetite through GDF-15.These findings suggest that magnolol regulates GDF-15 expression through priming of promoter and enhancer activity,indicating its potential as a drug for the treatment of metabolic disorders.
基金supported by GILO Foundation.This research is in part supported by Korea Drug Development Fund funded by Ministry of Science and ICT,Ministry of Trade,Industry,and Energy,and Ministry of Health and Welfare(RS-2023-00282595,Republic of Korea).
文摘Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and abnormal osteoclast activation,leading to bone destruction.We previously demonstrated that the large extracellular loop(LEL)of Tm4sf19 is important for its function in osteoclast differentiation,and LEL-Fc,a competitive inhibitor of Tm4sf19,effectively suppresses osteoclast multinucleation and prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis.This study aimed to investigate the role of Tm4sf19 in RA,an inflammatory and abnormal osteoclast disease,using a mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis(CIA).Tm4sf19 expression was observed in macrophages and osteoclasts within the inflamed synovium,and Tm4sf19 expression was increased together with inflammatory genes in the joint bones of CIA-induced mice compared with the sham control group.Inhibition of Tm4sf19 by LEL-Fc demonstrated both preventive and therapeutic effects in a CIA mouse model,reducing the CIA score,swelling,inflammation,cartilage damage,and bone damage.Knockout of Tm4sf19 gene or inhibition of Tm4sf19 activity by LEL-Fc suppressed LPS/IFN-γ-induced TLR4-mediated inflammatory signaling in macrophages.LEL-Fc disrupted not only the interaction between Tm4sf19 and TLR4/MD2,but also the interaction between TLR4 and MD2.μCT analysis showed that LEL-Fc treatment significantly reduced joint bone destruction and bone loss caused by hyperactivated osteoclasts in CIA mice.Taken together,these findings suggest that LELFc may be a potential treatment for RA and RA-induced osteoporosis by simultaneously targeting joint inflammation and bone destruction caused by abnormal osteoclast activation.
