Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanocomposites consisting of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets decorated with Bi nanodots were synthesized by a hydrothermal method.The formation of Bi nanodots on the Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheet surfaces...Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanocomposites consisting of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets decorated with Bi nanodots were synthesized by a hydrothermal method.The formation of Bi nanodots on the Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheet surfaces was attributed to the reducibility of 2-methoxyethanol in the precursor solution.Comparative photocatalytic evaluation reveals that the Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanocomposites significantly enhance the degradation efficiency(99.0%)of bisphenol A compared with Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets(64.2%)under 120 min simulated solar irradiation.This remarkable enhancement can be attributed to the established Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)heterojunction structure,which effectively facilitates the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and accelerates interfacial charge transfer between the metallic Bi nanodots and semiconductor Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets.The synergistic effects arising from this unique architecture ultimately lead to superior photocatalytic performance.展开更多
The rate capability and cycling stability of sodium metal batteries taking FeS_(2) or sulfur as cathode are limited due to their low reaction kinetics and severe shuttle effect.Herein,we rationally design a novel sing...The rate capability and cycling stability of sodium metal batteries taking FeS_(2) or sulfur as cathode are limited due to their low reaction kinetics and severe shuttle effect.Herein,we rationally design a novel single-atom-dispersed S_(2)-FeNC/FeS_(2) nanocluster heterojunction embedded in carbon spheres(SFNC/FeS_(2)) for the electrode material of sodium metal batteries.Interestingly,during the discharging process,the Na^(+) is inserted into FeS_(2) to generate Na_(2)S,as well as the unique electrochemical reaction between S_(2)-FeNC and Na^(+) to form Na_(2)S.Meanwhile,the FeNC can adsorb Na_(2)S and catalyze the conversion from Na_(2)S and Fe to FeS_(2) or from Na_(2)S and FeNC to S_(2)-FeNC for suppressing the shuttle effect and promoting the distinct hybrid reversible electrochemical behavior,which improves performance tremendously.Notably,the SFNC/FeS_(2) electrode delivers a specific capacity of 338.7 mAh g^(-1) after superlong 2000 cycles at a current density of 5.0 A g^(-1) and achieves a high energy density of 430.1 Wh Kg^(-1) at a current density of 0.05 A g^(-1).This work presents a novel approach to studying sodium metal batteries with hybrid behavior for excellent high energy density and cycling stability.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of action of Panax notoginseng(Burk)F.H.Chen(P.notoginseng,San Qi)flowers in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)using network pharmacology,in vivo experiments,a...Objective:To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of action of Panax notoginseng(Burk)F.H.Chen(P.notoginseng,San Qi)flowers in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)using network pharmacology,in vivo experiments,and RNA sequencing(RNA-seq).Methods:Network pharmacology analysis was performed to identify and correlate the drug targets of flower buds of P.notoginseng(PNF)with T2DM disease targets and to predict the key targets and pathways involved in the therapeutic effects of PNF in T2DM.In vivo experiments were conducted to assess the effects of PNF on glucose and lipid metabolism in mice with T2DM.RNA-seq was performed,and the results were integrated with network pharmacology data to assess the therapeutic mechanisms of PNF in T2DM.The results from transcriptomics and network pharmacology were validated using real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results:A total of 27 intersecting targets were identified by overlapping 35 drug targets with T2DM targets.Further topological analysis using the Centiscape 2.2 tool revealed five core targets,including signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3).Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis indicated that the JAK/STAT signaling pathway is a key mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of PNF in T2DM.In vivo experiments confirmed that PNF effectively regulates glycolipid metabolism in a mouse model of diabetes.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis of RNA-seq data highlighted the JAK2/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT pathway as a potential mechanism.PNF high-dose(PNFH)increased the gene expression levels of PIK3R1 and AKT2,decreased the expression of PCK1,JAK2,and STAT3,and showed a trend toward increasing INSR expression without reaching statistical significance.Conclusion:PNF improves glycolipid metabolism disorders in T2DM,potentially by modulating the JAK2/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50902108)。
文摘Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanocomposites consisting of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets decorated with Bi nanodots were synthesized by a hydrothermal method.The formation of Bi nanodots on the Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheet surfaces was attributed to the reducibility of 2-methoxyethanol in the precursor solution.Comparative photocatalytic evaluation reveals that the Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanocomposites significantly enhance the degradation efficiency(99.0%)of bisphenol A compared with Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets(64.2%)under 120 min simulated solar irradiation.This remarkable enhancement can be attributed to the established Bi/Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)heterojunction structure,which effectively facilitates the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and accelerates interfacial charge transfer between the metallic Bi nanodots and semiconductor Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)nanosheets.The synergistic effects arising from this unique architecture ultimately lead to superior photocatalytic performance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22579095)the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Basic Research Cooperation Special Project (B2024204027)+2 种基金the Youth Top-notch Talent Foundation of Hebei Provincial Universities (BJK2022023)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (B2023204006)the talent training project of Hebei province (No. B20231004)。
文摘The rate capability and cycling stability of sodium metal batteries taking FeS_(2) or sulfur as cathode are limited due to their low reaction kinetics and severe shuttle effect.Herein,we rationally design a novel single-atom-dispersed S_(2)-FeNC/FeS_(2) nanocluster heterojunction embedded in carbon spheres(SFNC/FeS_(2)) for the electrode material of sodium metal batteries.Interestingly,during the discharging process,the Na^(+) is inserted into FeS_(2) to generate Na_(2)S,as well as the unique electrochemical reaction between S_(2)-FeNC and Na^(+) to form Na_(2)S.Meanwhile,the FeNC can adsorb Na_(2)S and catalyze the conversion from Na_(2)S and Fe to FeS_(2) or from Na_(2)S and FeNC to S_(2)-FeNC for suppressing the shuttle effect and promoting the distinct hybrid reversible electrochemical behavior,which improves performance tremendously.Notably,the SFNC/FeS_(2) electrode delivers a specific capacity of 338.7 mAh g^(-1) after superlong 2000 cycles at a current density of 5.0 A g^(-1) and achieves a high energy density of 430.1 Wh Kg^(-1) at a current density of 0.05 A g^(-1).This work presents a novel approach to studying sodium metal batteries with hybrid behavior for excellent high energy density and cycling stability.
基金supported by the Creation and Talent Introduction Base of Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and Its Complications withTraditional Chinese Medicine(B20055).
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of action of Panax notoginseng(Burk)F.H.Chen(P.notoginseng,San Qi)flowers in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)using network pharmacology,in vivo experiments,and RNA sequencing(RNA-seq).Methods:Network pharmacology analysis was performed to identify and correlate the drug targets of flower buds of P.notoginseng(PNF)with T2DM disease targets and to predict the key targets and pathways involved in the therapeutic effects of PNF in T2DM.In vivo experiments were conducted to assess the effects of PNF on glucose and lipid metabolism in mice with T2DM.RNA-seq was performed,and the results were integrated with network pharmacology data to assess the therapeutic mechanisms of PNF in T2DM.The results from transcriptomics and network pharmacology were validated using real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results:A total of 27 intersecting targets were identified by overlapping 35 drug targets with T2DM targets.Further topological analysis using the Centiscape 2.2 tool revealed five core targets,including signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3).Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis indicated that the JAK/STAT signaling pathway is a key mechanism underlying the therapeutic effects of PNF in T2DM.In vivo experiments confirmed that PNF effectively regulates glycolipid metabolism in a mouse model of diabetes.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis of RNA-seq data highlighted the JAK2/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT pathway as a potential mechanism.PNF high-dose(PNFH)increased the gene expression levels of PIK3R1 and AKT2,decreased the expression of PCK1,JAK2,and STAT3,and showed a trend toward increasing INSR expression without reaching statistical significance.Conclusion:PNF improves glycolipid metabolism disorders in T2DM,potentially by modulating the JAK2/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
基金江西省自然科学基金项目(编号:20202BAB206075)江西省教育厅科技项目(编号:GJJ201202)江西中医药大学中西医结合一级学科平台(Discipline of Chinese and Western Integrative Medicine,Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine)。
