5-Iodouracil derivatives have interesting biological activities and can serve as important substrates for the metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl groups to the C-5 positio...5-Iodouracil derivatives have interesting biological activities and can serve as important substrates for the metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl groups to the C-5 position of uracil derivatives. In order to find a good method to iodinate directly the C-5 of uracil derivatives, we investigated three methods, which included iodine/lead （IV） dioxide, iodine/ammonium hexanitratocerate （CAN） and iodine chloride, and examined their reactivity to different types of uracil and thiouracil derivatives.展开更多
2,4,5-Triarylimidazoles could be obtained in excellent yields by the one-pot three-component condensation of benzil/benzoin, aldehydes and ammonium acetate in the presence of catalytic amount of the inexpensive, readi...2,4,5-Triarylimidazoles could be obtained in excellent yields by the one-pot three-component condensation of benzil/benzoin, aldehydes and ammonium acetate in the presence of catalytic amount of the inexpensive, readily available and non-toxic ceric （IV） ammonium nitrate （CAN） in aqueous media under ultrasound at room temperature. In this reaction the products were obtained in short reaction time and easy operation under mild conditions.展开更多
Functional abdominal pain disorders(FAPDs) are an important and prevalent cause of functional gastrointestinal disorders among children, encompassing the diagnoses of functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, ab...Functional abdominal pain disorders(FAPDs) are an important and prevalent cause of functional gastrointestinal disorders among children, encompassing the diagnoses of functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraine, and the one not previously present in Rome Ⅲ, functional abdominal pain not otherwise specified. In the absence of sufficiently effective and safe pharmacological treatments for this public problem, non-pharmacological therapies emerge as a viable means of treating these patients, avoiding not only possible side effects, but also unnecessary prescription, since many of the pharmacological treatments prescribed do not have good efficacy when compared to placebo. Thus, the present study provides a review of current and relevant evidence on non-pharmacological management of FAPDs, covering the most commonly indicated treatments, from cognitive behavioral therapy to meditation, acupuncture, yoga, massage, spinal manipulation, moxibustion, and physical activities. In addition, this article also analyzes the quality of publications in the area, assessing whether it is possible to state if non-pharmacological therapies are viable, safe, and sufficiently well-based for an appropriate and effective prescription of these treatments. Finally, it is possible to observe an increase not only in the number of publications on the non-pharmacological treatments for FAPDs in recent years, but also an increase in the quality of these publications. Finally, the sample selection of satisfactory age groups in these studies enables the formulation of specific guidelines for this age group, thus avoiding the need for adaptation of prescriptions initially made for adults, but for children use.展开更多
In gamma irradiated aqueous acidic uranium solutions, tetravalent uranium ions are easily oxidized while U(VI) ions remain unchanged. In general, valence change of polyvalent metallic ions during chemical reprocessing...In gamma irradiated aqueous acidic uranium solutions, tetravalent uranium ions are easily oxidized while U(VI) ions remain unchanged. In general, valence change of polyvalent metallic ions during chemical reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel solutions can lead to undesirable effects under the influence of the existing gamma radiations. Consequently, studies on valence stabilization of Uranium ions during chemical treatment in strong gamma irradiation fields seem to be highly interesting. It has been reported before that some organic compounds proved to be effective in stabilizing the valence of Fe(II) ions during extended gamma irradiation of their acidic solutions. In the present work, valence stabilization of Uranium ions in acidic solutions in presence of different classes of organic compounds has been studied. The results showed that in case of U(IV), methanol or formic acid are capable of providing about 80% protection while ethanol or acetaldehyde can provide about 70% protection. Propanol has the least protective effect i.e. about 54%. On using U(VI) instead of U(IV) in the irradiated solutions, the uranium ions were reduced and the formed U(IV) was protected as follows: formic acid or methanol can provide 69% or 63% protection respectively while ethanol, acetaldehyde or propanol can provide 50%, 35% and 24% respectively. In any case, protection exists as long as the organic additives were not completely consumed.展开更多
Interest in thorium stems mainly from the fact that it is expected to have a substantial increase in uranium prices. So, advanced fuel cycles which increase the reserves of nuclear materials are interesting, particula...Interest in thorium stems mainly from the fact that it is expected to have a substantial increase in uranium prices. So, advanced fuel cycles which increase the reserves of nuclear materials are interesting, particularly, the use of thorium is to produce the fissile isotope ^233U. Thorium is three to five times more abundant than uranium in the earth＇s crust. Additionally, thoria produces less radiotoxicity than the UO2, because it produces fewer amounts of actinides. ThO2 has higher corrosion resistance, besides being chemically stable, and the burning of Pu in a reactor based in thorium also decreases the inventories of Pu from the current fuel cycles. There are some ongoing projects in the world, taking into consideration the proposed goals for Generation IV reactors, namely： sustainability, economics, safety and reliability, proliferation resistance and physical protection. Some developments on the use of thorium in reactors are underway, with the support of the IAEA （International Atomic Energy Agency） and some govern like molten salt reactor. In this paper, we discuss the future importance of thorium, particularly for Brazil, which has large mineral reserves of this strategic element, the characteristics of the molten salt reactor and the experience of the IPEN （Instituto de Pesquisas Energ6ticas e Nucleares） in the purification of thorium compounds.展开更多
The complexes (PhCH2)2Sn(MBT)2 (2) and (PhCH2)3Sn(MBT) (3) (HMBT: 2-mercaptobenzothiazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, and IR, 1H, 13C, 119Sn NMR spectrometries and X-ray diffraction...The complexes (PhCH2)2Sn(MBT)2 (2) and (PhCH2)3Sn(MBT) (3) (HMBT: 2-mercaptobenzothiazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, and IR, 1H, 13C, 119Sn NMR spectrometries and X-ray diffraction. Studies on the crystal structures of 2 and 3 show that HMBT acts as bidentate ligand through chelation of N and S atoms. Complex 2 contains a six-coordinate tin atom with the axial angle C(15)-Sn(1)-C(22) 129.6(2). And the tin environment of complex 3 is a distorted cis-trigonal bipyramid with C(8)-Sn(1)-N(1) 158.80.展开更多
This study was aimed to prepare landslide susceptibility maps for the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand,India,using advanced ensemble models that combined Radial Basis Function Networks(RBFN)with three ensemble lear...This study was aimed to prepare landslide susceptibility maps for the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand,India,using advanced ensemble models that combined Radial Basis Function Networks(RBFN)with three ensemble learning techniques:DAGGING(DG),MULTIBOOST(MB),and ADABOOST(AB).This combination resulted in three distinct ensemble models:DG-RBFN,MB-RBFN,and AB-RBFN.Additionally,a traditional weighted method,Information Value(IV),and a benchmark machine learning(ML)model,Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network(MLP),were employed for comparison and validation.The models were developed using ten landslide conditioning factors,which included slope,aspect,elevation,curvature,land cover,geomorphology,overburden depth,lithology,distance to rivers and distance to roads.These factors were instrumental in predicting the output variable,which was the probability of landslide occurrence.Statistical analysis of the models’performance indicated that the DG-RBFN model,with an Area Under ROC Curve(AUC)of 0.931,outperformed the other models.The AB-RBFN model achieved an AUC of 0.929,the MB-RBFN model had an AUC of 0.913,and the MLP model recorded an AUC of 0.926.These results suggest that the advanced ensemble ML model DG-RBFN was more accurate than traditional statistical model,single MLP model,and other ensemble models in preparing trustworthy landslide susceptibility maps,thereby enhancing land use planning and decision-making.展开更多
Fenton and Fenton-like processes,which could produce highly reactive species to degrade organic contaminants,have been widely used in the field of wastewater treatment.Therein,the chemistry of Fenton process including...Fenton and Fenton-like processes,which could produce highly reactive species to degrade organic contaminants,have been widely used in the field of wastewater treatment.Therein,the chemistry of Fenton process including the nature of active oxidants,the complicated reactions involved,and the behind reason for its strongly pH-dependent performance,is the basis for the application of Fenton and Fenton-like processes in wastewater treatment.Nevertheless,the conflicting views still exist about the mechanism of the Fenton process.For instance,reaching a unanimous consensus on the nature of active oxidants(hydroxyl radical or tetravalent iron)in this process remains challenging.This review comprehensively examined the mechanism of the Fenton process including the debate on the nature of active oxidants,reactions involved in the Fenton process,and the behind reason for the pH-dependent degradation of contaminants in the Fenton process.Then,we summarized several strategies that promote the Fe(Ⅱ)/Fe(Ⅲ)cycle,reduce the competitive consumption of active oxidants by side reactions,and replace the Fenton reagent,thus improving the performance of the Fenton process.Furthermore,advances for the future were proposed including the demand for the high-accuracy identification of active oxidants and taking advantages of the characteristic of target contaminants during the degradation of contaminants by the Fenton process.展开更多
Treatment of precious metals in electronic waste has attracted tremendous attention and is essential for both environmental protection and resource sustainable development.In this study,a novel adsorbent for precious ...Treatment of precious metals in electronic waste has attracted tremendous attention and is essential for both environmental protection and resource sustainable development.In this study,a novel adsorbent for precious metal ions,V_(2)O_(3)spiny hollow nanospheres(pV_(2)O_(3)SHN),was synthe sized through a one-step hydrothermal-as sis ted methodology for the adsorption of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) from the leaching solution of electronic waste.The results reveal that the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy was successfully constructed with a hollow structure and dense spiny morphology.The prepared p-V2O3SHN can effectively remove precious metal ions such as Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ),with the selective capture order being Au(Ⅲ)> Ag(Ⅰ)> Pt(Ⅳ)> Pd(Ⅱ)> other metal ions.This superior adsorption capability can be attributed to the multi-diffusible,intermingled composition,and numerous active sites decorating the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy,facilitating the uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) ions from electronic waste.The Langmuir model provided a better fit for the uptake process,revealing maximum uptake capacities of 833.33 mg/g for Au(Ⅲ),370.37 mg/g for Ag(Ⅰ),42.01 mg/g for Pd(Ⅱ),and 77.51 mg/g for Pt(Ⅳ) on p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN.Remarkably,p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN exhibited a robust affinity for the adsorbate due to the presence of surface defects and reduction reactions.The new p-V2O3SHN also demonstrated good reusability for three sorption cycles,highlighting its potential for electronic waste treatment.Due to its facile synthesis and excellent efficiency,hierarchical p-V2O3SHN presents itself as a promising candidate for the selective uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pt(Ⅳ),and Pd(Ⅱ) from electronic waste.展开更多
BACKGROUND Disorders of gut-brain interaction(DGBI)are common,but knowledge about their physiopathology is still poor,nor valid tools have been used to evaluate them in childhood.AIM To develop a psycho-gastroenterolo...BACKGROUND Disorders of gut-brain interaction(DGBI)are common,but knowledge about their physiopathology is still poor,nor valid tools have been used to evaluate them in childhood.AIM To develop a psycho-gastroenterological questionnaire(PGQ)to assess the psycho-gastroenterological profile and social characteristics of a pediatric population with and without DGBI.METHODS One hundred and nineteen Italian children(age 11-18)were included:28 outpatient patients with DGBI(Rome IV criteria)and 91 healthy controls.They filled the PGQ,faces pain scale revised(FPS-R),Bristol stool chart,ga-strointestinal symptoms rating scale,state-trait anxiety inventory,Toronto alexithymia scale 20,perceived self-efficacy in the management of negative emotions and expression of positive emotions(APEN-G,APEP-G),irritable bowel syndrome-quality of life questionnaire,school performances,tobacco use,early life events,degree of digital-ization.RESULTS Compared to controls,patients had more medical examinations(35%of them went to the doctor more than five times),a higher school performance(23%vs 13%,P<0.05),didn’t use tobacco(never vs 16%,P<0.05),had early life events(28%vs 1%P<0.05)and a higher percentage of pain classified as 4 in the FPS-R during the examination(14%vs 7%,P<0.05).CONCLUSION Pediatric outpatients with DGBI had a higher prevalence of early life events,a lower quality of life,more medical examinations rising health care costs,lower anxiety levels.展开更多
BACKGROUND Liver transplantation aims to increase the survival of patients with end-stage liver diseases and improve their quality of life.The number of organs available for transplantation is lower than the demand.To...BACKGROUND Liver transplantation aims to increase the survival of patients with end-stage liver diseases and improve their quality of life.The number of organs available for transplantation is lower than the demand.To provide fair organ distribution,predictive mortality scores have been developed.AIM To compare the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation IV(APACHE IV),balance of risk(BAR),and model for end-stage liver disease(MELD)scores as predictors of mortality.METHODS Retrospective cohort study,which included 283 adult patients in the postoperative period of deceased donor liver transplantation from 2014 to 2018.RESULTS The transplant recipients were mainly male,with a mean age of 58.1 years.Donors were mostly male,with a mean age of 41.6 years.The median cold ischemia time was 3.1 hours,and the median intensive care unit stay was 5 days.For APACHE IV,a mean of 59.6 was found,BAR 10.7,and MELD 24.2.The 28-day mortality rate was 9.5%,and at 90 days,it was 3.5%.The 28-day mortality prediction for APACHE IV was very good[area under the curve(AUC):0.85,P<0.001,95%CI:0.76-0.94],P<0.001,BAR(AUC:0.70,P<0.001,95%CI:0.58–0.81),and MELD(AUC:0.66,P<0.006,95%CI:0.55-0.78),P<0.008.At 90 days,the data for APACHE IV were very good(AUC:0.80,P<0.001,95%CI:0.71–0.90)and moderate for BAR and MELD,respectively,(AUC:0.66,P<0.004,95%CI:0.55–0.77),(AUC:0.62,P<0.026,95%CI:0.51–0.72).All showed good discrimination between deaths and survivors.As for the best value for liver transplantation,it was significant only for APACHE IV(P<0.001).CONCLUSION The APACHE IV assessment score was more accurate than BAR and MELD in predicting mortality in deceased donor liver transplant recipients.展开更多
Objective:Peritoneal fibrosis(PF)is an adverse event that occurs during long-term peritoneal dialysis,significantly impairing treatment efficiency and adversely affecting patient outcomes.Astragaloside IV(AS-Ⅳ),a pri...Objective:Peritoneal fibrosis(PF)is an adverse event that occurs during long-term peritoneal dialysis,significantly impairing treatment efficiency and adversely affecting patient outcomes.Astragaloside IV(AS-Ⅳ),a principal active component derived from Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.)Bunge,has exhibited anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects in various settings.This study aims to investigate the potential therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of AS-Ⅳin the treatment of PF.Methods:The PF mouse model was established by intraperitoneal injection of 4.25%peritoneal dialysis fluid(100 mL/kg).The epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of HMrSV5 cells was induced by the addition of 10 ng/mL transforming growth factorβ(TGF-β).The differentially expressed genes in HMrSV5 cells treated with AS-Ⅳwere screened using transcriptome sequencing analysis.The potential targets of AS-Ⅳwere screened using network pharmacology and analyzed using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations.Results:Administration of AS-Ⅳat doses of 20,40,or 80 mg/kg effectively mitigated the increase in peritoneal thickness and the development of fibrosis in mice with PF.The expression of the fibrosis markerα-smooth muscle actin in the peritoneum was significantly decreased in AS-Ⅳ-treated mice.The treatment of AS-Ⅳ(10,20,and 40μmol/L)significantly delayed the EMT of HMrSV5 cells induced by TGF-β,as demonstrated by the decreased number of 5-ethynyl-2'-deox yuridine-positive cells,reduced migrated area,and decreased expression of fibrosis markers.A total of 460 differentially expressed genes were detected in AS-Ⅳ-treated HMrSV5 cells through transcriptome sequencing,with notable enrichment in the phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate3-kinase(PI3K)-AKT serine/threonine kinase 1(AKT)signaling pathway.The reduced levels of phosphorylated PI3K(p-PI3K)and p-AKT were detected in HMrSV5 cells with AS-Ⅳtreatment.Epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)was predicted as a direct target of AS-Ⅳ,exhibiting strong hydrogen bond interactions.The activation of the PI3K-AKT pathway by the compound740Y-P,and the activation of the EGFR pathway by NSC 228155 each partially counteracted the inhibitory effect of AS-Ⅳon the EMT of HMrSV5 cells.Conclusion:AS-Ⅳdelayed the EMT process in peritoneal mesothelial cells and slowed the progression of PF,potentially serving as a therapeutic agent for the early prevention and treatment of PF.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.2017200720672008).
文摘5-Iodouracil derivatives have interesting biological activities and can serve as important substrates for the metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl groups to the C-5 position of uracil derivatives. In order to find a good method to iodinate directly the C-5 of uracil derivatives, we investigated three methods, which included iodine/lead （IV） dioxide, iodine/ammonium hexanitratocerate （CAN） and iodine chloride, and examined their reactivity to different types of uracil and thiouracil derivatives.
文摘2,4,5-Triarylimidazoles could be obtained in excellent yields by the one-pot three-component condensation of benzil/benzoin, aldehydes and ammonium acetate in the presence of catalytic amount of the inexpensive, readily available and non-toxic ceric （IV） ammonium nitrate （CAN） in aqueous media under ultrasound at room temperature. In this reaction the products were obtained in short reaction time and easy operation under mild conditions.
文摘Functional abdominal pain disorders(FAPDs) are an important and prevalent cause of functional gastrointestinal disorders among children, encompassing the diagnoses of functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraine, and the one not previously present in Rome Ⅲ, functional abdominal pain not otherwise specified. In the absence of sufficiently effective and safe pharmacological treatments for this public problem, non-pharmacological therapies emerge as a viable means of treating these patients, avoiding not only possible side effects, but also unnecessary prescription, since many of the pharmacological treatments prescribed do not have good efficacy when compared to placebo. Thus, the present study provides a review of current and relevant evidence on non-pharmacological management of FAPDs, covering the most commonly indicated treatments, from cognitive behavioral therapy to meditation, acupuncture, yoga, massage, spinal manipulation, moxibustion, and physical activities. In addition, this article also analyzes the quality of publications in the area, assessing whether it is possible to state if non-pharmacological therapies are viable, safe, and sufficiently well-based for an appropriate and effective prescription of these treatments. Finally, it is possible to observe an increase not only in the number of publications on the non-pharmacological treatments for FAPDs in recent years, but also an increase in the quality of these publications. Finally, the sample selection of satisfactory age groups in these studies enables the formulation of specific guidelines for this age group, thus avoiding the need for adaptation of prescriptions initially made for adults, but for children use.
文摘In gamma irradiated aqueous acidic uranium solutions, tetravalent uranium ions are easily oxidized while U(VI) ions remain unchanged. In general, valence change of polyvalent metallic ions during chemical reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel solutions can lead to undesirable effects under the influence of the existing gamma radiations. Consequently, studies on valence stabilization of Uranium ions during chemical treatment in strong gamma irradiation fields seem to be highly interesting. It has been reported before that some organic compounds proved to be effective in stabilizing the valence of Fe(II) ions during extended gamma irradiation of their acidic solutions. In the present work, valence stabilization of Uranium ions in acidic solutions in presence of different classes of organic compounds has been studied. The results showed that in case of U(IV), methanol or formic acid are capable of providing about 80% protection while ethanol or acetaldehyde can provide about 70% protection. Propanol has the least protective effect i.e. about 54%. On using U(VI) instead of U(IV) in the irradiated solutions, the uranium ions were reduced and the formed U(IV) was protected as follows: formic acid or methanol can provide 69% or 63% protection respectively while ethanol, acetaldehyde or propanol can provide 50%, 35% and 24% respectively. In any case, protection exists as long as the organic additives were not completely consumed.
文摘Interest in thorium stems mainly from the fact that it is expected to have a substantial increase in uranium prices. So, advanced fuel cycles which increase the reserves of nuclear materials are interesting, particularly, the use of thorium is to produce the fissile isotope ^233U. Thorium is three to five times more abundant than uranium in the earth＇s crust. Additionally, thoria produces less radiotoxicity than the UO2, because it produces fewer amounts of actinides. ThO2 has higher corrosion resistance, besides being chemically stable, and the burning of Pu in a reactor based in thorium also decreases the inventories of Pu from the current fuel cycles. There are some ongoing projects in the world, taking into consideration the proposed goals for Generation IV reactors, namely： sustainability, economics, safety and reliability, proliferation resistance and physical protection. Some developments on the use of thorium in reactors are underway, with the support of the IAEA （International Atomic Energy Agency） and some govern like molten salt reactor. In this paper, we discuss the future importance of thorium, particularly for Brazil, which has large mineral reserves of this strategic element, the characteristics of the molten salt reactor and the experience of the IPEN （Instituto de Pesquisas Energ6ticas e Nucleares） in the purification of thorium compounds.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shangdong Province.
文摘The complexes (PhCH2)2Sn(MBT)2 (2) and (PhCH2)3Sn(MBT) (3) (HMBT: 2-mercaptobenzothiazole) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, and IR, 1H, 13C, 119Sn NMR spectrometries and X-ray diffraction. Studies on the crystal structures of 2 and 3 show that HMBT acts as bidentate ligand through chelation of N and S atoms. Complex 2 contains a six-coordinate tin atom with the axial angle C(15)-Sn(1)-C(22) 129.6(2). And the tin environment of complex 3 is a distorted cis-trigonal bipyramid with C(8)-Sn(1)-N(1) 158.80.
基金the University of Transport Technology under the project entitled“Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Mountainous Areas”with grant number DTTD2022-16.
文摘This study was aimed to prepare landslide susceptibility maps for the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand,India,using advanced ensemble models that combined Radial Basis Function Networks(RBFN)with three ensemble learning techniques:DAGGING(DG),MULTIBOOST(MB),and ADABOOST(AB).This combination resulted in three distinct ensemble models:DG-RBFN,MB-RBFN,and AB-RBFN.Additionally,a traditional weighted method,Information Value(IV),and a benchmark machine learning(ML)model,Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network(MLP),were employed for comparison and validation.The models were developed using ten landslide conditioning factors,which included slope,aspect,elevation,curvature,land cover,geomorphology,overburden depth,lithology,distance to rivers and distance to roads.These factors were instrumental in predicting the output variable,which was the probability of landslide occurrence.Statistical analysis of the models’performance indicated that the DG-RBFN model,with an Area Under ROC Curve(AUC)of 0.931,outperformed the other models.The AB-RBFN model achieved an AUC of 0.929,the MB-RBFN model had an AUC of 0.913,and the MLP model recorded an AUC of 0.926.These results suggest that the advanced ensemble ML model DG-RBFN was more accurate than traditional statistical model,single MLP model,and other ensemble models in preparing trustworthy landslide susceptibility maps,thereby enhancing land use planning and decision-making.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22206050 and 52270047).
文摘Fenton and Fenton-like processes,which could produce highly reactive species to degrade organic contaminants,have been widely used in the field of wastewater treatment.Therein,the chemistry of Fenton process including the nature of active oxidants,the complicated reactions involved,and the behind reason for its strongly pH-dependent performance,is the basis for the application of Fenton and Fenton-like processes in wastewater treatment.Nevertheless,the conflicting views still exist about the mechanism of the Fenton process.For instance,reaching a unanimous consensus on the nature of active oxidants(hydroxyl radical or tetravalent iron)in this process remains challenging.This review comprehensively examined the mechanism of the Fenton process including the debate on the nature of active oxidants,reactions involved in the Fenton process,and the behind reason for the pH-dependent degradation of contaminants in the Fenton process.Then,we summarized several strategies that promote the Fe(Ⅱ)/Fe(Ⅲ)cycle,reduce the competitive consumption of active oxidants by side reactions,and replace the Fenton reagent,thus improving the performance of the Fenton process.Furthermore,advances for the future were proposed including the demand for the high-accuracy identification of active oxidants and taking advantages of the characteristic of target contaminants during the degradation of contaminants by the Fenton process.
基金supported by the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment,Harbin Institute of Technology(No.ES202306).
文摘Treatment of precious metals in electronic waste has attracted tremendous attention and is essential for both environmental protection and resource sustainable development.In this study,a novel adsorbent for precious metal ions,V_(2)O_(3)spiny hollow nanospheres(pV_(2)O_(3)SHN),was synthe sized through a one-step hydrothermal-as sis ted methodology for the adsorption of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) from the leaching solution of electronic waste.The results reveal that the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy was successfully constructed with a hollow structure and dense spiny morphology.The prepared p-V2O3SHN can effectively remove precious metal ions such as Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ),with the selective capture order being Au(Ⅲ)> Ag(Ⅰ)> Pt(Ⅳ)> Pd(Ⅱ)> other metal ions.This superior adsorption capability can be attributed to the multi-diffusible,intermingled composition,and numerous active sites decorating the p-V2O3SHN hierarchy,facilitating the uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pd(Ⅱ),and Pt(Ⅳ) ions from electronic waste.The Langmuir model provided a better fit for the uptake process,revealing maximum uptake capacities of 833.33 mg/g for Au(Ⅲ),370.37 mg/g for Ag(Ⅰ),42.01 mg/g for Pd(Ⅱ),and 77.51 mg/g for Pt(Ⅳ) on p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN.Remarkably,p-V_(2)O_(3)SHN exhibited a robust affinity for the adsorbate due to the presence of surface defects and reduction reactions.The new p-V2O3SHN also demonstrated good reusability for three sorption cycles,highlighting its potential for electronic waste treatment.Due to its facile synthesis and excellent efficiency,hierarchical p-V2O3SHN presents itself as a promising candidate for the selective uptake of Au(Ⅲ),Ag(Ⅰ),Pt(Ⅳ),and Pd(Ⅱ) from electronic waste.
文摘BACKGROUND Disorders of gut-brain interaction(DGBI)are common,but knowledge about their physiopathology is still poor,nor valid tools have been used to evaluate them in childhood.AIM To develop a psycho-gastroenterological questionnaire(PGQ)to assess the psycho-gastroenterological profile and social characteristics of a pediatric population with and without DGBI.METHODS One hundred and nineteen Italian children(age 11-18)were included:28 outpatient patients with DGBI(Rome IV criteria)and 91 healthy controls.They filled the PGQ,faces pain scale revised(FPS-R),Bristol stool chart,ga-strointestinal symptoms rating scale,state-trait anxiety inventory,Toronto alexithymia scale 20,perceived self-efficacy in the management of negative emotions and expression of positive emotions(APEN-G,APEP-G),irritable bowel syndrome-quality of life questionnaire,school performances,tobacco use,early life events,degree of digital-ization.RESULTS Compared to controls,patients had more medical examinations(35%of them went to the doctor more than five times),a higher school performance(23%vs 13%,P<0.05),didn’t use tobacco(never vs 16%,P<0.05),had early life events(28%vs 1%P<0.05)and a higher percentage of pain classified as 4 in the FPS-R during the examination(14%vs 7%,P<0.05).CONCLUSION Pediatric outpatients with DGBI had a higher prevalence of early life events,a lower quality of life,more medical examinations rising health care costs,lower anxiety levels.
文摘BACKGROUND Liver transplantation aims to increase the survival of patients with end-stage liver diseases and improve their quality of life.The number of organs available for transplantation is lower than the demand.To provide fair organ distribution,predictive mortality scores have been developed.AIM To compare the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation IV(APACHE IV),balance of risk(BAR),and model for end-stage liver disease(MELD)scores as predictors of mortality.METHODS Retrospective cohort study,which included 283 adult patients in the postoperative period of deceased donor liver transplantation from 2014 to 2018.RESULTS The transplant recipients were mainly male,with a mean age of 58.1 years.Donors were mostly male,with a mean age of 41.6 years.The median cold ischemia time was 3.1 hours,and the median intensive care unit stay was 5 days.For APACHE IV,a mean of 59.6 was found,BAR 10.7,and MELD 24.2.The 28-day mortality rate was 9.5%,and at 90 days,it was 3.5%.The 28-day mortality prediction for APACHE IV was very good[area under the curve(AUC):0.85,P<0.001,95%CI:0.76-0.94],P<0.001,BAR(AUC:0.70,P<0.001,95%CI:0.58–0.81),and MELD(AUC:0.66,P<0.006,95%CI:0.55-0.78),P<0.008.At 90 days,the data for APACHE IV were very good(AUC:0.80,P<0.001,95%CI:0.71–0.90)and moderate for BAR and MELD,respectively,(AUC:0.66,P<0.004,95%CI:0.55–0.77),(AUC:0.62,P<0.026,95%CI:0.51–0.72).All showed good discrimination between deaths and survivors.As for the best value for liver transplantation,it was significant only for APACHE IV(P<0.001).CONCLUSION The APACHE IV assessment score was more accurate than BAR and MELD in predicting mortality in deceased donor liver transplant recipients.
基金Zhejiang Medical Technology Project(No.2022RC009)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.LY23H050005)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81900692)。
文摘Objective:Peritoneal fibrosis(PF)is an adverse event that occurs during long-term peritoneal dialysis,significantly impairing treatment efficiency and adversely affecting patient outcomes.Astragaloside IV(AS-Ⅳ),a principal active component derived from Astragalus membranaceus(Fisch.)Bunge,has exhibited anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects in various settings.This study aims to investigate the potential therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of AS-Ⅳin the treatment of PF.Methods:The PF mouse model was established by intraperitoneal injection of 4.25%peritoneal dialysis fluid(100 mL/kg).The epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of HMrSV5 cells was induced by the addition of 10 ng/mL transforming growth factorβ(TGF-β).The differentially expressed genes in HMrSV5 cells treated with AS-Ⅳwere screened using transcriptome sequencing analysis.The potential targets of AS-Ⅳwere screened using network pharmacology and analyzed using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations.Results:Administration of AS-Ⅳat doses of 20,40,or 80 mg/kg effectively mitigated the increase in peritoneal thickness and the development of fibrosis in mice with PF.The expression of the fibrosis markerα-smooth muscle actin in the peritoneum was significantly decreased in AS-Ⅳ-treated mice.The treatment of AS-Ⅳ(10,20,and 40μmol/L)significantly delayed the EMT of HMrSV5 cells induced by TGF-β,as demonstrated by the decreased number of 5-ethynyl-2'-deox yuridine-positive cells,reduced migrated area,and decreased expression of fibrosis markers.A total of 460 differentially expressed genes were detected in AS-Ⅳ-treated HMrSV5 cells through transcriptome sequencing,with notable enrichment in the phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate3-kinase(PI3K)-AKT serine/threonine kinase 1(AKT)signaling pathway.The reduced levels of phosphorylated PI3K(p-PI3K)and p-AKT were detected in HMrSV5 cells with AS-Ⅳtreatment.Epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)was predicted as a direct target of AS-Ⅳ,exhibiting strong hydrogen bond interactions.The activation of the PI3K-AKT pathway by the compound740Y-P,and the activation of the EGFR pathway by NSC 228155 each partially counteracted the inhibitory effect of AS-Ⅳon the EMT of HMrSV5 cells.Conclusion:AS-Ⅳdelayed the EMT process in peritoneal mesothelial cells and slowed the progression of PF,potentially serving as a therapeutic agent for the early prevention and treatment of PF.
