The recovery of precious metals(PMs)from secondary resources is critical for addressing global supply-chain vulnerabilities and sustainable resource utilization.This review systematically examines the transformative p...The recovery of precious metals(PMs)from secondary resources is critical for addressing global supply-chain vulnerabilities and sustainable resource utilization.This review systematically examines the transformative potential of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)as next-generation adsorbents for PM recovery,focusing on their synthesis,functionalization,and multiscale adsorption mechanisms.We critically analyze conventional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods and highlight their limitations in terms of selectivity,energy consumption,and secondary pollution.In contrast,MOFs offer tunable porosity,abundant active sites,and tunable surface chemistry,enabling efficient PM capture via synergistic physical and chemical adsorption.Advanced modification techniques,including direct synthesis and post-synthetic modification,are reviewed to propose strategies for enhancing the adsorption kinetics and selectivity for Au,Ag,Pt,and Pd.Key structure-property relationships are established through multiscale characterization and thermodynamic models,revealing the critical roles of hierarchical porosity,soft donor atoms,and framework stability.Industrial challenges,such as aqueous stability and scalability,are addressed via Zr-O bond strengthening,hydrophobic functionalization,and support immobilization.This study consolidates the experimental and theoretical advances in MOF-based PM recovery and provides a roadmap for translating laboratory innovations into practical applications within the circular-economy framework.展开更多
After spinal cord injury,programmed cell death is common.In this context,autophagy plays a crucial role in clearing cellular debris,while necroptosis exacerbates neuroinflammation and further damages neural structures...After spinal cord injury,programmed cell death is common.In this context,autophagy plays a crucial role in clearing cellular debris,while necroptosis exacerbates neuroinflammation and further damages neural structures.The neuroprotective drug davunetide has shown substantial therapeutic effects on brain diseases,but its role in treating spinal cord injury remains unclear.Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of davunetide on cell death after spinal cord injury.To do this,we established a mouse model of spinal cord contusion and administered davunetide intranasally daily at a dose of 0.5μg/5μL.Mouse locomotor function was assessed using footprint analysis and Basso Mouse Scale scoring,while the extent of spinal cord injury was evaluated using Masson’s trichrome staining.The expression levels of proteins related to locomotor function and spinal cord injury were analyzed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining,and protein-protein interactions were evaluated using immunoprecipitation techniques.Our results demonstrated that davunetide not only reduced the size of the injury area but also promoted the recovery of locomotor function after spinal cord injury.Specifically,davunetide exerted its effects by enhancing autophagy and inhibiting necroptosis.Inhibition of autophagy reversed the protective effects of davunetide on necroptosis.Further investigation revealed that davunetide acted through the SIRT1-FOXO1-TFEB signaling pathway,which is key to its therapeutic effects.These findings suggest the potential of davunetide in the treatment of spinal cord injury and provide valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms.This study offers strong scientific evidence to support the development of new therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury.展开更多
The major aim of stroke therapy is to stimulate brain repair and improve behavioral recovery after cerebral ischemia.One option is to stimulate endogenous neurogenesis in the subventricular zone and direct the newly f...The major aim of stroke therapy is to stimulate brain repair and improve behavioral recovery after cerebral ischemia.One option is to stimulate endogenous neurogenesis in the subventricular zone and direct the newly formed neurons to the damaged area.However,only a small percentage of these neurons survive,and many do not reach the damaged area,possibly because the corpus callosum impedes the migration of subventricular zone-derived stem cells into the lesioned cortex.A second major obstacle to stem cell therapy is the strong inflammatory reaction induced by cerebral ischemia,whereby the associated phagocytic activity of brain macrophages removes both therapeutic cells and/or cell-based drug carriers.To address these issues,neurogenesis was electrically stimulated in the subventricular zone,followed by isolation of proliferating cells,including newly formed neurons,which were subsequently mixed with a nutritional hydrogel.This mixture was then transferred to the stroke cavity of day 14 post-stroke mice.We found that the performance of the treated animals improved in behavioral tests,including novel object,open field,hole board,grooming,and“time-to-feel”adhesive tape tests.Furthermore,immunostaining revealed that the stem cell marker nestin,the neuroepithelial marker Mash1,and the immature neuronal marker doublecortin-positive cells survived in the transplanted area for 2 weeks,possibly due to reduced phagocytic activity and supportive angiogenesis.These results clearly indicate that the transplantation of committed subventricular zone stem cells combined with a protective nutritional gel directly into the infarct cavity after the peak of stroke-induced neuroinflammation represents a feasible approach to improve neurorestoration after cerebral ischemia.展开更多
Selective extraction of precious metals from urban mines plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of depletion of precious metal resources and reducing waste pollution.However,a major obstacle in precious metal ext...Selective extraction of precious metals from urban mines plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of depletion of precious metal resources and reducing waste pollution.However,a major obstacle in precious metal extraction lies in the difficulty of distinguishing the subtle differences in the physicochemical characteristics between them,especially gold and palladium.Herein,a proton-driven separation system was presented for cascade recovery of gold and palladium from waste-printed circuit boards(W-PCBs)leachate using poly(amidoxime)(PAO)hydrogel.This exhibits an ultra-high capacity,extra-fast rate,and excellent selectivity for the extraction of Au(Ⅲ)and Pd(Ⅱ).Notably,the separation of Au(Ⅲ)and Pd(Ⅱ)can be achieved with high selectivity at pH=0,resulting in a remarkable separation factor of k_(Au(Ⅲ)/Pd(Ⅱ))=36.5.This was demonstrated to originate from the differential mechanism of PAO hydrogel for the capture of Au(Ⅲ)and Pd(Ⅱ)under proton-mediated conditions.Drawing inspiration from the mechanism,the proton-driven cascade recovery system demonstrates remarkable efficiency in sequentially recovering 99.92%of gold and 99.05%of palladium from W-PCBs acid leachate.This research opens up a strategy to precisely separate and recover precious metals from e-waste of urban mines.展开更多
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)plays a central role in long-term climate variations through its heat and freshwater transports,which can collapse under a rapid increase of greenhouse gas forcing in c...Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)plays a central role in long-term climate variations through its heat and freshwater transports,which can collapse under a rapid increase of greenhouse gas forcing in climate models.Previous studies have suggested that the deviation of model parameters is one of the major factors in inducing inaccurate AMOC simulations.In this work,with a low-resolution earth system model,the authors try to explore whether a reasonable adjustment of the key model parameter can help to re-establish the AMOC after its collapse.Through a new optimization strategy,the extra freshwater flux(FWF)parameter is determined to be the dominant one affecting the AMOC’s variability.The traditional ensemble optimal interpolation(EnOI)data assimilation and new machine learning methods are adopted to optimize the FWF parameter in an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing experiment to improve the adaptability of model parameters and accelerate the recovery of AMOC.The results show that,under an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing in millennial simulations,the AMOC will first collapse and then re-establish by the default FWF parameter slowly.However,during the parameter adjustment process,the saltier and colder sea water over the North Atlantic region are the dominant factors in usefully improving the adaptability of the FWF parameter and accelerating the recovery of AMOC,according to their physical relationship with FWF on the interdecadal timescale.展开更多
Here we report that the presence of MgCO_(3) stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction in the total con...Here we report that the presence of MgCO_(3) stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction in the total concentration of NH_(4)^(+)‒N by more than 86%, and effective recovery of PO_(4)^(3-)‒P within three days from concentrated wastewater (WW), although the secreted EPS inhibited the conversion of MgCO_(3) to specific crystal forms (MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O). Moreover, with an increase in PO_(4)^(3-) concentration in WW, these crystals appeared, thus the removal of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P nutrients can be attributed to the combined effect of M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3). We used Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) combined with X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to investigate the mechanism for competitive interactions between M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3) in removing NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. We identified that the bound EPS accumulated amorphous Mg–P–O dense particles on M. Aeruginosa, while soluble EPS, containing –COOH groups of humic-like substances decreased the pH of the solution and coordinated with Mg^(2+) ions. Therefore, both secreted bound and soluble EPS play a vital role in hindering the transformation of Mg^(2+) ions or MgCO_(3) to MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O crystals within WW, and they enhanced M. Aeruginosa 's ability in absorbing nutrients of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. This mechanism plays a crucial role in the efficient recovery of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P from concentrated wastewater sources such as aerobically or anaerobically digested effluent from various sources like agriculture, livestock, and domestic wastewaters.展开更多
The presence of endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells in the adult mammalian brain suggests that the central nervous system can be repaired and regenerated after injury.However,whether it is possible to stimulate ne...The presence of endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells in the adult mammalian brain suggests that the central nervous system can be repaired and regenerated after injury.However,whether it is possible to stimulate neurogenesis and reconstruct cortical layers II to VI in non-neurogenic regions,such as the cortex,remains unknown.In this study,we implanted a hyaluronic acid collagen gel loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor into the motor cortex immediately following traumatic injury.Our findings reveal that this gel effectively stimulated the proliferation and migration of endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells,as well as their differentiation into mature and functionally integrated neurons.Importantly,these new neurons reconstructed the architecture of cortical layers II to VI,integrated into the existing neural circuitry,and ultimately led to improved brain function.These findings offer novel insight into potential clinical treatments for traumatic cerebral cortex injuries.展开更多
BACKGROUND Although the 2021 Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery(ERAS)provide recommendations for ERAS in gastrointestinal surgery,the clinical application of standard ERAS nursing...BACKGROUND Although the 2021 Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery(ERAS)provide recommendations for ERAS in gastrointestinal surgery,the clinical application of standard ERAS nursing models is challenging due to the variety of diseases involved in gastrointestinal surgery and the com-plex factors contributing to patient stress responses.Moreover,stress responses are more severe in older adult patients.Therefore,precision medicine is required to improve the quality of nursing care and promote postoperative recovery in gastrointestinal surgery.and demonstrate nursing benefits through clinical practice.METHODS This randomized clinical trial first established an evidence-based nursing ERAS protocol in older adult patients based on literature related to perioperative nursing measures for gastrointestinal surgery stress response.Next,392 older adult patients who underwent gastrointestinal surgery and were admitted to our hospital between December 2021 and June 2023 were categorized into two groups to receive evidence-based(study group)or conventional(control group)ERAS nursing models,respectively.Intraoperative physiological parameters during surgery and postoperative recovery indicators were compared between the groups.RESULTS Among 64 domestic and international studies,the stress responses of older adult patients mainly included emotional anxiety,sleep disorders,gastrointestinal discomfort,physical weakness,pain,and swelling.The appropriate nursing interventions included comprehensive psychological counseling,pre-and postoperative nutritional support,temperature control,pain management,and rehabilitation training.Compared with the control group,the study group showed lower heart rate,mean arterial pressure,blood glucose level,and adrenaline level;shorter duration of drainage tube placement,time to first flatus,time to first ambulation,and postoperative hospital stay;lower anxiety scores on postoperative day 3;and lower incidences of postoperative infection,obstruction,poor wound healing,and gastrointestinal reactions were lower in the study group(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION The evidence-based nursing measures targeting stress responses based on the conventional ERAS nursing model resulted in stable intraoperative physiological parameters during surgery,promoted postoperative recovery,and reduced the incidence of complications.展开更多
An efficient process based on oxidizing roasting−direct reduction−smelting−electrorefining was developed to separate and recover Zn,In,Ga and Fe from a typical hazardous jarosite residue.Phase transformation and eleme...An efficient process based on oxidizing roasting−direct reduction−smelting−electrorefining was developed to separate and recover Zn,In,Ga and Fe from a typical hazardous jarosite residue.Phase transformation and element migration during each separating process were evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis(XRD),thermo-gravimetric−differential scanning calorimetry(TG−DSC),and scanning electron microscopy−energy dispersive spectrometry(SEM−EDS).The results show that the jarosite residue decomposed into hematite and zinc ferrite when oxidizing roasted at 1250℃ for 20 min.Then,Zn and In were volatilized and enriched into flue dust through the reductive roasting of oxidized pellets at 1200℃ for 60 min.Finally,Fe and Ga were separated by smelting−electrorefining of the reduced pellets to obtain high purity iron powder with 99.5%Fe and anode slime with 456 g/t Ga.Through the process,a total recovery of 97.42%Zn,87.86%In,90.70%Fe and 84.78%Ga can be achieved.展开更多
The rapidly growing demand for lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4))as the cathode material of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has aggravated the scarcity of phosphorus(P)reserves on Earth.This study introduces an environment...The rapidly growing demand for lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4))as the cathode material of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has aggravated the scarcity of phosphorus(P)reserves on Earth.This study introduces an environmentally friendly and economical method of P recovery from municipal wastewater,providing the P source for LiFePO_(4) cathodes.The novel approach utilizes the sludge of Fe-coagulant-based chemical P removal(CPR)in wastewater treatment.After a sintering treatment with acid washing,the CPR sludge,enriched with P and Fe,transforms into purified P-Fe oxides(Fe2.1P1.0O5.6).These oxides can substitute up to 35%of the FePO_(4) reagent as precursor,producing a carbon-coated LiFePO_(4)(LiFePO_(4)/C)cathode with a specific discharge capacity of 114.9 mA·h·g^(-1)at current density of 17 mA·g^(-1)),and cycle stability of 99.2%after 100 cycles.The enhanced cycle performance of the as-prepared LiFePO_(4)/C cathode may be attributed to the incorporations of impurities(such as Ca^(2+)and Na^(+))from sludge,with improved stability of crystal structure.Unlike conventional P-fertilizers,this P recovery technology converts 100%of P in CPR sludge into the production of value-added LiFePO_(4)/C cathodes.The recovered P from municipal wastewater can meet up to 35%of the P demand in the Chinese LIBs industry,offering a cost-effective solution for addressing the pressing challenges of P scarcity.展开更多
To utilize CFBC Al-rich fly ash, a mild hydrochemical extraction process was investigated for recovery of alumina. An alumina extraction efficiency of 92.31%was attained using a 45%NaOH solution, an original caustic r...To utilize CFBC Al-rich fly ash, a mild hydrochemical extraction process was investigated for recovery of alumina. An alumina extraction efficiency of 92.31%was attained using a 45%NaOH solution, an original caustic ratio （molar ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 in the sodium aluminate solution） of 25, a molar ratio of CaO to SiO2 in the fly ash of 1.1, a liquid volume to solid mass ratio of 9, a reaction temperature of 280 ℃, and a residence time of 1 h when treating fly ash with an alumina to silica mass ratio （A/S） of 0.78 and an alumina content of 32.43%. Additionally, the alumina leaching mechanism was explored via structural and chemical analysis, which revealed that after alkaline digestion, the main solid phase containing silica was NaCaHSiO4 with a theoretical A/S of zero.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of performance-linked early rehabilitation management model on the recovery of neurological function,motor function and activities of daily living in patients after intracerebral h...Objective:To investigate the effects of performance-linked early rehabilitation management model on the recovery of neurological function,motor function and activities of daily living in patients after intracerebral hemorrhage surgery.Methods:A randomized controlled trial design was adopted.A total of 120 patients after cerebral hemorrhage surgery admitted to our hospital from June 2023 to June 2024 were selected as the research subjects and were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group,with 60 cases in each group according to the random number table method.The control group received routine postoperative care and rehabilitation guidance in neurosurgery,while the experimental group implemented an efficacy linkage early rehabilitation management model on the basis of routine care.Before the intervention,4 weeks after the intervention,and 12 weeks after the intervention,the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS),the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Function(FMA),and the Barthel Index(BI)were used to assess the degree of neurological deficits,motor function,and activities of daily living in patients,respectively.Results:After 4 weeks and 12 weeks of intervention,the NIHSS scores of the experimental group[(8.5±2.1)points,(5.2±1.8)points]were significantly lower than those of the control group[(10.8±2.4)points,(7.9±2.2)points](P<0.01);FMA scores[(58.4±10.2)points,(78.6±12.4)points]and BI scores[(55.3±11.5)points,(72.8±13.2)points]were significantly higher than those of the control group[(45.2±9.8)points,(62.3±11.7)points;(42.1±10.6)points,(58.4±12.5)points](P<0.01).Conclusion:The performance-linked early rehabilitation management model can effectively promote the recovery of neurological and motor functions in patients after cerebral hemorrhage surgery and significantly improve their ability to take care of themselves in daily living.It is an efficient rehabilitation management strategy.展开更多
Industrial waste management constitutes a major challenge for sustainable development. This study aims to transform hardened cement waste stored in cement warehouses and in real estate construction sites into paving s...Industrial waste management constitutes a major challenge for sustainable development. This study aims to transform hardened cement waste stored in cement warehouses and in real estate construction sites into paving stones. This innovative solution will contribute to the protection of the environment and the reduction of inert industrial waste. To do this, paving stones based on hardened cement have been developed and characterized. The raw materials were subjected to physical and mechanical characterization tests. The hardened cement aggregates previously crushed with the 5/15 granular class were used as substitutes to replace the natural 5/15 aggregates in the hardened paving stones at contents ranging from 0 to 100%. The mechanical characterization results on the raw material showed that the hardened cement aggregate is made from lightweight aggregates. On the prepared mortar, in the fresh state, the Abrams cone slump test showed an increase in the quantity of waste water with the increase in the content of hardened cement aggregate. In the hardened state, physical (porosity, absorption and dry density) and mechanical (compression, splitting traction, 3-point bending traction and wear) characterization tests were carried out at periods of 7, 14 and 28 days of maturation in water on the cobblestones. These results show that the substitution of natural aggregates by hardened cement aggregates in increasingly large proportions leads to an improvement in compressive, flexural, splitting and wear resistance. In addition, the incorporation of hardened cement aggregate considerably slows down the mechanical degradation of the paving stones. They can, therefore, be used in road and interior or exterior floor coverings.展开更多
Hazardous wastes from the production of cleaner fuels,spent hydrodesulfurization(HDS)catalysts,pose a threat to the environment and the sustainability of rare metal resources.However,conventional recovery approaches a...Hazardous wastes from the production of cleaner fuels,spent hydrodesulfurization(HDS)catalysts,pose a threat to the environment and the sustainability of rare metal resources.However,conventional recovery approaches are limited by long processes,easy generation of waste liquids,and difficult reuse of recovery products.Herein,a SiO_(2)-Na_(2)O-B_(2)O_(3)-MgO-TiO_(2)glass phase extraction system was proposed for the full-component recycle from spent MoNi/γ-Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts to the materials,including the individual recovery of Mo and the synthesis of Ni^(2+)-doped glass–ceramics.96.7%of Ni and 99.8%of Al were extracted into the loaded glass in one step,while 95.3%of Mo was precipitated as molybdate and directly recovered with high separation factors(SF_(Mo/Ni)594.8,SF_(Mo/Al)8718.2)in one step.Moreover,the broadband near-infrared luminescence(1150-1700 nm)of glass–ceramics was triggered by Ni^(2+)in the octahedral crystal structure of Me_(3)O_(5)(Me=Mg,Al,Ti)by meltingannealing-crystallization processes,which provided it the potential to be applied in tunable lasers and broadband optical amplifiers for the wavelength-division-multiplexing transmission systems.The Ni^(2+)-doping mechanism was calculated using molecular dynamics simulations.This work emphasized the maximization of the reuse value for each metal resource from hazardous wastes while reducing the burden on the environment and achieving the recycling of rare metal resources with re-valorization.展开更多
SARS-CoV-2,particularly the Omicron variant,often leads to flavor perception dysfunction in infected individuals,making a comprehensive understanding of its duration and recovery patterns a critical part of disease ma...SARS-CoV-2,particularly the Omicron variant,often leads to flavor perception dysfunction in infected individuals,making a comprehensive understanding of its duration and recovery patterns a critical part of disease management.This study surveyed a cohort of 199 mildly-to-moderately affected SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-infected patients,focusing on the alterations in their olfaction,taste,and chemesthesis perception.Further,a subset of 36 participants(18 healthy and 18 infected)underwent sensory evaluations to check the variation of umami taste sensitivity.The results demonstrated that most of the infected cohort experienced chemosensory disorders,with the recovery period varying between one week and over a month.Intriguingly,the severity of flavor perception changes during infection significantly correlated with the length of the recovery period.Furthermore,this study explored the specific manifestations of flavor perception dysfunction,potential contributing factors,and potential mechanistic explanations for chemosensory disorders.These include local damage,inflammatory responses,and virus-induced neural damage.However,this study revealed no significant change(P>0.05)in umami taste sensitivity among infected patients 55 days post-infection.While this research faces limitations related to its self-reported,cross-sectional design,and regional focus,it offers valuable insights into the multifaceted impact of COVID-19,particularly the Omicron variant,on chemosensory perception.展开更多
In this study,a pristine biochar(BCP)from dead Posidonia oceanica leaves,a by-product of biofuel production,and its two chemically activated forms with KOH(BBCP)and with H_(3)PO_(4)(ABCP)were tested as new adsorbent m...In this study,a pristine biochar(BCP)from dead Posidonia oceanica leaves,a by-product of biofuel production,and its two chemically activated forms with KOH(BBCP)and with H_(3)PO_(4)(ABCP)were tested as new adsorbent materials for the recovery of three rare earth cations(REE),namely La^(3+),Dy^(3+)and Nd^(3+)from aqueous solutions.The biochars were characterized through elemental analysis,nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis,attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared(ATR-FT-IR)spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDX),and pHpzcmeasurements.From single batch adsorption experiments at different pH values,the pH=5.0 was chosen as the best pH value for kinetic and isotherm adsorption studies.The effect of ionic medium on the adsorption ability of the best REE adsorbent ABCP was also evaluated by carrying out isotherm experiments in 0.1 mol/L NaNO3.Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICP-OES)was used to evaluate the REE concentration in the solutions.Kinetic and isotherm data of REE adsorption were tentatively subjected to regression analysis with various kinetic and isotherm equations.The parameter values of the best fit models and characterization results were analyzed to obtain information about the adsorption mechanism.The recyclability of ABCP adsorbent was also evaluated through recycle and reuse column experiments in which 0.1 mol/L HNO3and EDTA were used as extractant solutions.The chemical activation processes enhance the adsorption capacity of BCP by increasing the carbonization,the specific and microporous surface area,the pore volume and,in the case of activation with H_(3)PO_(4),introducing phosphate groups in the biochar structure.The promising REE recovery results obtained with ABCP transform the biochar from a by-product to a high value-added material.This contributes to making biofuel production a more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly process.展开更多
BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty(TKA)aims to restore motion and alleviate pain,enabling patients to return to daily activities.Despite advances in implants,surgery,and perioperative care,patient dissatisfaction rate...BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty(TKA)aims to restore motion and alleviate pain,enabling patients to return to daily activities.Despite advances in implants,surgery,and perioperative care,patient dissatisfaction rates remain significant.AIM To determine whether ankle symptoms are associated with inferior results of functional recovery of the knee following TKA.METHODS This prospective study included all patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis who underwent a primary unilateral TKA between August 2019 and December 2019 with data documented by the treating surgeon and outpatient physical therapists.Patients were categorized based on ankle symptoms using the Ame-rican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS)score:(1)Group 1(AOFAS≤85,n=30);and(2)Group 2(AOFAS>85,n=49).Active range of motion(ROM),the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score(KOOS),and the visual ana-logue scale(VAS)were compared between two groups.RESULTS Postoperative KOOS,ROM,and VAS significantly improved in both groups(P<0.001).However,at three months,KOOS(P=0.02)and extension motion(P=0.01)improvements were significantly greater in group 2.CONCLUSION These findings suggest that preoperative ankle symptoms may negatively impact early knee functional recovery,particularly in KOOS scores and extension motion.展开更多
Neodymium-iron-boron(Nd-Fe-B)sludge is an important secondary resource of rare-earth elements(REEs).However,the state-of-the-art recycling method,i.e.,HCl-preferential dissolution faces challenges such as slow leachin...Neodymium-iron-boron(Nd-Fe-B)sludge is an important secondary resource of rare-earth elements(REEs).However,the state-of-the-art recycling method,i.e.,HCl-preferential dissolution faces challenges such as slow leaching kinetics,excessive chemical consumption and wastewater generation.In this work,the in situ anodic leaching of Nd-Fe-B sludge was developed to selectively recover REEs with high efficiency.The leaching rates of the REEs are 2.4-9.0 times higher using the in situ anodic leaching at the current density from 10 to 40 mA/cm^(2)than using conventional chemical leaching under the maintained pH of 3.7.Mechanism studies reveal that the anode-generated H~+plays the key role during the in situ anodic leaching process that locally increases the H^(+)concentration at the interface of sludge particles,accele rating the leaching kinetics.By achieving a total leaching efficiency of Nd-Fe-B sludge close to 100%and the Fe deposition efficiency in the range of 70.9%-74.3%,selective leaching of REEs is successfully realized and thus largely reduces chemical consumption.Additionally,a two-step recycling route involving electrolysis-selective precipitation was proposed that enables a stable REEs recovery of 92.2%with recyclable electrolyte.This study provides a novel and environmentally-friendly strategy for the efficient recovery of REEs from secondary resources.展开更多
N-methyl-pyrrolidone(NMP)is an important solvent for the production of lithium batteries,which causes environmental pollution and wastes resources if it is directly discharged.The current commonly used vacuum distilla...N-methyl-pyrrolidone(NMP)is an important solvent for the production of lithium batteries,which causes environmental pollution and wastes resources if it is directly discharged.The current commonly used vacuum distillation recovery process suffers from high operating costs and high energy consumption.Therefore,this paper proposes a coupled pervaporation-adsorption(PV-A)process to recover NMP solvents from lithium battery production waste streams.In this process,pervaporation is used to dewater the NMP waste liquid,it was found that the water content in the raw material liquid decreased from the initial 8.3%(mass)to 0.14%(mass)after 400 min of dewatering,but the membrane separation performance decreased significantly when the water content of the raw material liquid decreased to 0.45%(mass),and at the same time,the NMP loss rate increased rapidly.An adsorption process was used to remove trace water from the remaining liquid,and the water content in the feed liquid under the optimal adsorption process conditions was reduced from 0.45%(mass)to 0.014%,which fully meets the purity requirements of electronics-grade NMP for the production of lithium batteries.Steady-state modeling and techno-economic evaluation of the proposed coupled process were carried out,and compared with vacuum distillation and pervaporation technologies,the results showed the PV-A process yielded the best techno-economic performance and the lowest environmental impact,and it can be used as an alternative process to the traditional NMP recycling technology.This study provides a new method for the recycling of NMP in the lithium battery industry.展开更多
The acid leaching residue(ALR)of ionic rare earth(IRE)concentrates containing radioactive elements such as thorium(Th)is classified as low-level radioactive waste.ALR holds valuable strategic resources such as rare ea...The acid leaching residue(ALR)of ionic rare earth(IRE)concentrates containing radioactive elements such as thorium(Th)is classified as low-level radioactive waste.ALR holds valuable strategic resources such as rare earth and Th,while improper long-term heaping storage of ALR poses a substantial environmental risk.This paper proposes a comprehensive process involving low-temperature roasting,hydrochloric acid leaching,single extractant enrichment,and stepwise stripping to recover rare earth elements and thorium from ALR.The achieved leaching efficiencies are 80.11%of LnY,99.43%of Sc(Ⅲ),and 98.67%of Th(Ⅳ)after the carbonization of the organic phase in the ALR through low-temperature roasting.Despite large amounts of acid and impurities present in the leachate,2-ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono 2-ethylhexyl ester(HEHEHP)still exhibits nearly 100%extraction efficiency for Sc(Ⅲ)and Th(Ⅳ).The effective separation of LnY,Th(Ⅳ),and Sc(Ⅲ)was achieved by implementing fractional extraction enrichment of Th(Ⅳ)and Sc(Ⅲ),followed by Th(Ⅳ)removal through H_(2)SO_(4)and Sc(Ⅲ)removal via NaOH from the loaded organic phase.This scheme successfully achieves a recovery of RE and Th and offers a viable solution for the safe disposal of ALR.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52304329)the Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202201BE070001-003),Guo Lin would like to acknowledge Xing Dian talent support program of Yunnan Province.
文摘The recovery of precious metals(PMs)from secondary resources is critical for addressing global supply-chain vulnerabilities and sustainable resource utilization.This review systematically examines the transformative potential of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)as next-generation adsorbents for PM recovery,focusing on their synthesis,functionalization,and multiscale adsorption mechanisms.We critically analyze conventional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods and highlight their limitations in terms of selectivity,energy consumption,and secondary pollution.In contrast,MOFs offer tunable porosity,abundant active sites,and tunable surface chemistry,enabling efficient PM capture via synergistic physical and chemical adsorption.Advanced modification techniques,including direct synthesis and post-synthetic modification,are reviewed to propose strategies for enhancing the adsorption kinetics and selectivity for Au,Ag,Pt,and Pd.Key structure-property relationships are established through multiscale characterization and thermodynamic models,revealing the critical roles of hierarchical porosity,soft donor atoms,and framework stability.Industrial challenges,such as aqueous stability and scalability,are addressed via Zr-O bond strengthening,hydrophobic functionalization,and support immobilization.This study consolidates the experimental and theoretical advances in MOF-based PM recovery and provides a roadmap for translating laboratory innovations into practical applications within the circular-economy framework.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,No.LY21H060009(to WN)National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82072192 and 82372540(to KZ)+2 种基金Medical and Health Technology Plan Project of Zhejiang Province,No.2024KY155(to KZ)Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo,No.2023J256(to KZ)Science and Technology Bureau Foundation of Wenzhou,No.Y20220211(to CW).
文摘After spinal cord injury,programmed cell death is common.In this context,autophagy plays a crucial role in clearing cellular debris,while necroptosis exacerbates neuroinflammation and further damages neural structures.The neuroprotective drug davunetide has shown substantial therapeutic effects on brain diseases,but its role in treating spinal cord injury remains unclear.Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of davunetide on cell death after spinal cord injury.To do this,we established a mouse model of spinal cord contusion and administered davunetide intranasally daily at a dose of 0.5μg/5μL.Mouse locomotor function was assessed using footprint analysis and Basso Mouse Scale scoring,while the extent of spinal cord injury was evaluated using Masson’s trichrome staining.The expression levels of proteins related to locomotor function and spinal cord injury were analyzed by Western blotting and immunofluorescence staining,and protein-protein interactions were evaluated using immunoprecipitation techniques.Our results demonstrated that davunetide not only reduced the size of the injury area but also promoted the recovery of locomotor function after spinal cord injury.Specifically,davunetide exerted its effects by enhancing autophagy and inhibiting necroptosis.Inhibition of autophagy reversed the protective effects of davunetide on necroptosis.Further investigation revealed that davunetide acted through the SIRT1-FOXO1-TFEB signaling pathway,which is key to its therapeutic effects.These findings suggest the potential of davunetide in the treatment of spinal cord injury and provide valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms.This study offers strong scientific evidence to support the development of new therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury.
基金supported by European Union Funding Programme,PNRR,No. 760058(to DMH)the UEFISCDI Project,No. PN-III-P4-IDPCE-2020-059(to APW)
文摘The major aim of stroke therapy is to stimulate brain repair and improve behavioral recovery after cerebral ischemia.One option is to stimulate endogenous neurogenesis in the subventricular zone and direct the newly formed neurons to the damaged area.However,only a small percentage of these neurons survive,and many do not reach the damaged area,possibly because the corpus callosum impedes the migration of subventricular zone-derived stem cells into the lesioned cortex.A second major obstacle to stem cell therapy is the strong inflammatory reaction induced by cerebral ischemia,whereby the associated phagocytic activity of brain macrophages removes both therapeutic cells and/or cell-based drug carriers.To address these issues,neurogenesis was electrically stimulated in the subventricular zone,followed by isolation of proliferating cells,including newly formed neurons,which were subsequently mixed with a nutritional hydrogel.This mixture was then transferred to the stroke cavity of day 14 post-stroke mice.We found that the performance of the treated animals improved in behavioral tests,including novel object,open field,hole board,grooming,and“time-to-feel”adhesive tape tests.Furthermore,immunostaining revealed that the stem cell marker nestin,the neuroepithelial marker Mash1,and the immature neuronal marker doublecortin-positive cells survived in the transplanted area for 2 weeks,possibly due to reduced phagocytic activity and supportive angiogenesis.These results clearly indicate that the transplantation of committed subventricular zone stem cells combined with a protective nutritional gel directly into the infarct cavity after the peak of stroke-induced neuroinflammation represents a feasible approach to improve neurorestoration after cerebral ischemia.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant nos.52470149(P.H.Shao)and 52125002(X.B.Luo)the National Key Research and Development Program of China grant no.2023YFC3905903(P.H.Shao)Nanchang Hangkong University Doctoral Start-up Fund grant no.EA202502100(Y.Y.Zhou).
文摘Selective extraction of precious metals from urban mines plays a crucial role in mitigating the risk of depletion of precious metal resources and reducing waste pollution.However,a major obstacle in precious metal extraction lies in the difficulty of distinguishing the subtle differences in the physicochemical characteristics between them,especially gold and palladium.Herein,a proton-driven separation system was presented for cascade recovery of gold and palladium from waste-printed circuit boards(W-PCBs)leachate using poly(amidoxime)(PAO)hydrogel.This exhibits an ultra-high capacity,extra-fast rate,and excellent selectivity for the extraction of Au(Ⅲ)and Pd(Ⅱ).Notably,the separation of Au(Ⅲ)and Pd(Ⅱ)can be achieved with high selectivity at pH=0,resulting in a remarkable separation factor of k_(Au(Ⅲ)/Pd(Ⅱ))=36.5.This was demonstrated to originate from the differential mechanism of PAO hydrogel for the capture of Au(Ⅲ)and Pd(Ⅱ)under proton-mediated conditions.Drawing inspiration from the mechanism,the proton-driven cascade recovery system demonstrates remarkable efficiency in sequentially recovering 99.92%of gold and 99.05%of palladium from W-PCBs acid leachate.This research opens up a strategy to precisely separate and recover precious metals from e-waste of urban mines.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China [grant number 2023YFF0805202]the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China [grant number 42175045]the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences [grant number XDB42000000]。
文摘Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)plays a central role in long-term climate variations through its heat and freshwater transports,which can collapse under a rapid increase of greenhouse gas forcing in climate models.Previous studies have suggested that the deviation of model parameters is one of the major factors in inducing inaccurate AMOC simulations.In this work,with a low-resolution earth system model,the authors try to explore whether a reasonable adjustment of the key model parameter can help to re-establish the AMOC after its collapse.Through a new optimization strategy,the extra freshwater flux(FWF)parameter is determined to be the dominant one affecting the AMOC’s variability.The traditional ensemble optimal interpolation(EnOI)data assimilation and new machine learning methods are adopted to optimize the FWF parameter in an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing experiment to improve the adaptability of model parameters and accelerate the recovery of AMOC.The results show that,under an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing in millennial simulations,the AMOC will first collapse and then re-establish by the default FWF parameter slowly.However,during the parameter adjustment process,the saltier and colder sea water over the North Atlantic region are the dominant factors in usefully improving the adaptability of the FWF parameter and accelerating the recovery of AMOC,according to their physical relationship with FWF on the interdecadal timescale.
基金supported by Cultivating Fund Project of Hubei Hongshan Laboratory(2022hspy002).
文摘Here we report that the presence of MgCO_(3) stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction in the total concentration of NH_(4)^(+)‒N by more than 86%, and effective recovery of PO_(4)^(3-)‒P within three days from concentrated wastewater (WW), although the secreted EPS inhibited the conversion of MgCO_(3) to specific crystal forms (MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O). Moreover, with an increase in PO_(4)^(3-) concentration in WW, these crystals appeared, thus the removal of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P nutrients can be attributed to the combined effect of M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3). We used Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) combined with X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to investigate the mechanism for competitive interactions between M. Aeruginosa and MgCO_(3) in removing NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. We identified that the bound EPS accumulated amorphous Mg–P–O dense particles on M. Aeruginosa, while soluble EPS, containing –COOH groups of humic-like substances decreased the pH of the solution and coordinated with Mg^(2+) ions. Therefore, both secreted bound and soluble EPS play a vital role in hindering the transformation of Mg^(2+) ions or MgCO_(3) to MgNH4PO4.6H2O or MgHPO4.7H2O crystals within WW, and they enhanced M. Aeruginosa 's ability in absorbing nutrients of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P. This mechanism plays a crucial role in the efficient recovery of NH_(4)^(+)‒N and PO_(4)^(3-)‒P from concentrated wastewater sources such as aerobically or anaerobically digested effluent from various sources like agriculture, livestock, and domestic wastewaters.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82272171(to ZY),82271403(to XL),81941011(to XL),31971279(to ZY),31730030(to XL)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,No.7222004(to HD).
文摘The presence of endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells in the adult mammalian brain suggests that the central nervous system can be repaired and regenerated after injury.However,whether it is possible to stimulate neurogenesis and reconstruct cortical layers II to VI in non-neurogenic regions,such as the cortex,remains unknown.In this study,we implanted a hyaluronic acid collagen gel loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor into the motor cortex immediately following traumatic injury.Our findings reveal that this gel effectively stimulated the proliferation and migration of endogenous neural stem/progenitor cells,as well as their differentiation into mature and functionally integrated neurons.Importantly,these new neurons reconstructed the architecture of cortical layers II to VI,integrated into the existing neural circuitry,and ultimately led to improved brain function.These findings offer novel insight into potential clinical treatments for traumatic cerebral cortex injuries.
文摘BACKGROUND Although the 2021 Chinese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery(ERAS)provide recommendations for ERAS in gastrointestinal surgery,the clinical application of standard ERAS nursing models is challenging due to the variety of diseases involved in gastrointestinal surgery and the com-plex factors contributing to patient stress responses.Moreover,stress responses are more severe in older adult patients.Therefore,precision medicine is required to improve the quality of nursing care and promote postoperative recovery in gastrointestinal surgery.and demonstrate nursing benefits through clinical practice.METHODS This randomized clinical trial first established an evidence-based nursing ERAS protocol in older adult patients based on literature related to perioperative nursing measures for gastrointestinal surgery stress response.Next,392 older adult patients who underwent gastrointestinal surgery and were admitted to our hospital between December 2021 and June 2023 were categorized into two groups to receive evidence-based(study group)or conventional(control group)ERAS nursing models,respectively.Intraoperative physiological parameters during surgery and postoperative recovery indicators were compared between the groups.RESULTS Among 64 domestic and international studies,the stress responses of older adult patients mainly included emotional anxiety,sleep disorders,gastrointestinal discomfort,physical weakness,pain,and swelling.The appropriate nursing interventions included comprehensive psychological counseling,pre-and postoperative nutritional support,temperature control,pain management,and rehabilitation training.Compared with the control group,the study group showed lower heart rate,mean arterial pressure,blood glucose level,and adrenaline level;shorter duration of drainage tube placement,time to first flatus,time to first ambulation,and postoperative hospital stay;lower anxiety scores on postoperative day 3;and lower incidences of postoperative infection,obstruction,poor wound healing,and gastrointestinal reactions were lower in the study group(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION The evidence-based nursing measures targeting stress responses based on the conventional ERAS nursing model resulted in stable intraoperative physiological parameters during surgery,promoted postoperative recovery,and reduced the incidence of complications.
基金Hunan Provincial Key Research and Development Project, China (No. 2022SK2075)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52004339)。
文摘An efficient process based on oxidizing roasting−direct reduction−smelting−electrorefining was developed to separate and recover Zn,In,Ga and Fe from a typical hazardous jarosite residue.Phase transformation and element migration during each separating process were evaluated by X-ray diffraction analysis(XRD),thermo-gravimetric−differential scanning calorimetry(TG−DSC),and scanning electron microscopy−energy dispersive spectrometry(SEM−EDS).The results show that the jarosite residue decomposed into hematite and zinc ferrite when oxidizing roasted at 1250℃ for 20 min.Then,Zn and In were volatilized and enriched into flue dust through the reductive roasting of oxidized pellets at 1200℃ for 60 min.Finally,Fe and Ga were separated by smelting−electrorefining of the reduced pellets to obtain high purity iron powder with 99.5%Fe and anode slime with 456 g/t Ga.Through the process,a total recovery of 97.42%Zn,87.86%In,90.70%Fe and 84.78%Ga can be achieved.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52100093,52270128,and 52261135627)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011734 and 2021B1515120068)+2 种基金the Municipal Science and Technology Innovation Council of the Shen-zhen Government(KCXFZ20211020163556020 and SGDX20230116092359002)the Research Grants Council(17210219)the Innovation and Technology Fund(ITS/242/20FP)of the Hong Kong SAR Government。
文摘The rapidly growing demand for lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4))as the cathode material of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has aggravated the scarcity of phosphorus(P)reserves on Earth.This study introduces an environmentally friendly and economical method of P recovery from municipal wastewater,providing the P source for LiFePO_(4) cathodes.The novel approach utilizes the sludge of Fe-coagulant-based chemical P removal(CPR)in wastewater treatment.After a sintering treatment with acid washing,the CPR sludge,enriched with P and Fe,transforms into purified P-Fe oxides(Fe2.1P1.0O5.6).These oxides can substitute up to 35%of the FePO_(4) reagent as precursor,producing a carbon-coated LiFePO_(4)(LiFePO_(4)/C)cathode with a specific discharge capacity of 114.9 mA·h·g^(-1)at current density of 17 mA·g^(-1)),and cycle stability of 99.2%after 100 cycles.The enhanced cycle performance of the as-prepared LiFePO_(4)/C cathode may be attributed to the incorporations of impurities(such as Ca^(2+)and Na^(+))from sludge,with improved stability of crystal structure.Unlike conventional P-fertilizers,this P recovery technology converts 100%of P in CPR sludge into the production of value-added LiFePO_(4)/C cathodes.The recovered P from municipal wastewater can meet up to 35%of the P demand in the Chinese LIBs industry,offering a cost-effective solution for addressing the pressing challenges of P scarcity.
基金Project (2012BAF03B01) supported by the National Science and Technology Support Program of ChinaProject (2011AA060701) supported by the Hi-tech Research and Development Program of China
文摘To utilize CFBC Al-rich fly ash, a mild hydrochemical extraction process was investigated for recovery of alumina. An alumina extraction efficiency of 92.31%was attained using a 45%NaOH solution, an original caustic ratio （molar ratio of Na2O to Al2O3 in the sodium aluminate solution） of 25, a molar ratio of CaO to SiO2 in the fly ash of 1.1, a liquid volume to solid mass ratio of 9, a reaction temperature of 280 ℃, and a residence time of 1 h when treating fly ash with an alumina to silica mass ratio （A/S） of 0.78 and an alumina content of 32.43%. Additionally, the alumina leaching mechanism was explored via structural and chemical analysis, which revealed that after alkaline digestion, the main solid phase containing silica was NaCaHSiO4 with a theoretical A/S of zero.
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of performance-linked early rehabilitation management model on the recovery of neurological function,motor function and activities of daily living in patients after intracerebral hemorrhage surgery.Methods:A randomized controlled trial design was adopted.A total of 120 patients after cerebral hemorrhage surgery admitted to our hospital from June 2023 to June 2024 were selected as the research subjects and were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group,with 60 cases in each group according to the random number table method.The control group received routine postoperative care and rehabilitation guidance in neurosurgery,while the experimental group implemented an efficacy linkage early rehabilitation management model on the basis of routine care.Before the intervention,4 weeks after the intervention,and 12 weeks after the intervention,the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS),the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Function(FMA),and the Barthel Index(BI)were used to assess the degree of neurological deficits,motor function,and activities of daily living in patients,respectively.Results:After 4 weeks and 12 weeks of intervention,the NIHSS scores of the experimental group[(8.5±2.1)points,(5.2±1.8)points]were significantly lower than those of the control group[(10.8±2.4)points,(7.9±2.2)points](P<0.01);FMA scores[(58.4±10.2)points,(78.6±12.4)points]and BI scores[(55.3±11.5)points,(72.8±13.2)points]were significantly higher than those of the control group[(45.2±9.8)points,(62.3±11.7)points;(42.1±10.6)points,(58.4±12.5)points](P<0.01).Conclusion:The performance-linked early rehabilitation management model can effectively promote the recovery of neurological and motor functions in patients after cerebral hemorrhage surgery and significantly improve their ability to take care of themselves in daily living.It is an efficient rehabilitation management strategy.
文摘Industrial waste management constitutes a major challenge for sustainable development. This study aims to transform hardened cement waste stored in cement warehouses and in real estate construction sites into paving stones. This innovative solution will contribute to the protection of the environment and the reduction of inert industrial waste. To do this, paving stones based on hardened cement have been developed and characterized. The raw materials were subjected to physical and mechanical characterization tests. The hardened cement aggregates previously crushed with the 5/15 granular class were used as substitutes to replace the natural 5/15 aggregates in the hardened paving stones at contents ranging from 0 to 100%. The mechanical characterization results on the raw material showed that the hardened cement aggregate is made from lightweight aggregates. On the prepared mortar, in the fresh state, the Abrams cone slump test showed an increase in the quantity of waste water with the increase in the content of hardened cement aggregate. In the hardened state, physical (porosity, absorption and dry density) and mechanical (compression, splitting traction, 3-point bending traction and wear) characterization tests were carried out at periods of 7, 14 and 28 days of maturation in water on the cobblestones. These results show that the substitution of natural aggregates by hardened cement aggregates in increasingly large proportions leads to an improvement in compressive, flexural, splitting and wear resistance. In addition, the incorporation of hardened cement aggregate considerably slows down the mechanical degradation of the paving stones. They can, therefore, be used in road and interior or exterior floor coverings.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young Scholar(No.52025042)。
文摘Hazardous wastes from the production of cleaner fuels,spent hydrodesulfurization(HDS)catalysts,pose a threat to the environment and the sustainability of rare metal resources.However,conventional recovery approaches are limited by long processes,easy generation of waste liquids,and difficult reuse of recovery products.Herein,a SiO_(2)-Na_(2)O-B_(2)O_(3)-MgO-TiO_(2)glass phase extraction system was proposed for the full-component recycle from spent MoNi/γ-Al_(2)O_(3)catalysts to the materials,including the individual recovery of Mo and the synthesis of Ni^(2+)-doped glass–ceramics.96.7%of Ni and 99.8%of Al were extracted into the loaded glass in one step,while 95.3%of Mo was precipitated as molybdate and directly recovered with high separation factors(SF_(Mo/Ni)594.8,SF_(Mo/Al)8718.2)in one step.Moreover,the broadband near-infrared luminescence(1150-1700 nm)of glass–ceramics was triggered by Ni^(2+)in the octahedral crystal structure of Me_(3)O_(5)(Me=Mg,Al,Ti)by meltingannealing-crystallization processes,which provided it the potential to be applied in tunable lasers and broadband optical amplifiers for the wavelength-division-multiplexing transmission systems.The Ni^(2+)-doping mechanism was calculated using molecular dynamics simulations.This work emphasized the maximization of the reuse value for each metal resource from hazardous wastes while reducing the burden on the environment and achieving the recycling of rare metal resources with re-valorization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001824,31901813,32001827)。
文摘SARS-CoV-2,particularly the Omicron variant,often leads to flavor perception dysfunction in infected individuals,making a comprehensive understanding of its duration and recovery patterns a critical part of disease management.This study surveyed a cohort of 199 mildly-to-moderately affected SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-infected patients,focusing on the alterations in their olfaction,taste,and chemesthesis perception.Further,a subset of 36 participants(18 healthy and 18 infected)underwent sensory evaluations to check the variation of umami taste sensitivity.The results demonstrated that most of the infected cohort experienced chemosensory disorders,with the recovery period varying between one week and over a month.Intriguingly,the severity of flavor perception changes during infection significantly correlated with the length of the recovery period.Furthermore,this study explored the specific manifestations of flavor perception dysfunction,potential contributing factors,and potential mechanistic explanations for chemosensory disorders.These include local damage,inflammatory responses,and virus-induced neural damage.However,this study revealed no significant change(P>0.05)in umami taste sensitivity among infected patients 55 days post-infection.While this research faces limitations related to its self-reported,cross-sectional design,and regional focus,it offers valuable insights into the multifaceted impact of COVID-19,particularly the Omicron variant,on chemosensory perception.
基金Project supported by Next Generation EUMission 4,Component 1,CUP:J53D23007540006-PRIN_2022HYH95P。
文摘In this study,a pristine biochar(BCP)from dead Posidonia oceanica leaves,a by-product of biofuel production,and its two chemically activated forms with KOH(BBCP)and with H_(3)PO_(4)(ABCP)were tested as new adsorbent materials for the recovery of three rare earth cations(REE),namely La^(3+),Dy^(3+)and Nd^(3+)from aqueous solutions.The biochars were characterized through elemental analysis,nitrogen adsorption-desorption analysis,attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared(ATR-FT-IR)spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDX),and pHpzcmeasurements.From single batch adsorption experiments at different pH values,the pH=5.0 was chosen as the best pH value for kinetic and isotherm adsorption studies.The effect of ionic medium on the adsorption ability of the best REE adsorbent ABCP was also evaluated by carrying out isotherm experiments in 0.1 mol/L NaNO3.Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICP-OES)was used to evaluate the REE concentration in the solutions.Kinetic and isotherm data of REE adsorption were tentatively subjected to regression analysis with various kinetic and isotherm equations.The parameter values of the best fit models and characterization results were analyzed to obtain information about the adsorption mechanism.The recyclability of ABCP adsorbent was also evaluated through recycle and reuse column experiments in which 0.1 mol/L HNO3and EDTA were used as extractant solutions.The chemical activation processes enhance the adsorption capacity of BCP by increasing the carbonization,the specific and microporous surface area,the pore volume and,in the case of activation with H_(3)PO_(4),introducing phosphate groups in the biochar structure.The promising REE recovery results obtained with ABCP transform the biochar from a by-product to a high value-added material.This contributes to making biofuel production a more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly process.
文摘BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty(TKA)aims to restore motion and alleviate pain,enabling patients to return to daily activities.Despite advances in implants,surgery,and perioperative care,patient dissatisfaction rates remain significant.AIM To determine whether ankle symptoms are associated with inferior results of functional recovery of the knee following TKA.METHODS This prospective study included all patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis who underwent a primary unilateral TKA between August 2019 and December 2019 with data documented by the treating surgeon and outpatient physical therapists.Patients were categorized based on ankle symptoms using the Ame-rican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS)score:(1)Group 1(AOFAS≤85,n=30);and(2)Group 2(AOFAS>85,n=49).Active range of motion(ROM),the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score(KOOS),and the visual ana-logue scale(VAS)were compared between two groups.RESULTS Postoperative KOOS,ROM,and VAS significantly improved in both groups(P<0.001).However,at three months,KOOS(P=0.02)and extension motion(P=0.01)improvements were significantly greater in group 2.CONCLUSION These findings suggest that preoperative ankle symptoms may negatively impact early knee functional recovery,particularly in KOOS scores and extension motion.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China(2021BS02007,2022MS02014)the"Science and Technology Project of Ordos"Program(2021 CGI 17-9,2021 ZDI11-14)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21971129,21961022,51903125,21661023)the"Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 2022 Leading Talent Team of Science and Technology"Program(2022LJRC0008)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M640043,2019T120038)。
文摘Neodymium-iron-boron(Nd-Fe-B)sludge is an important secondary resource of rare-earth elements(REEs).However,the state-of-the-art recycling method,i.e.,HCl-preferential dissolution faces challenges such as slow leaching kinetics,excessive chemical consumption and wastewater generation.In this work,the in situ anodic leaching of Nd-Fe-B sludge was developed to selectively recover REEs with high efficiency.The leaching rates of the REEs are 2.4-9.0 times higher using the in situ anodic leaching at the current density from 10 to 40 mA/cm^(2)than using conventional chemical leaching under the maintained pH of 3.7.Mechanism studies reveal that the anode-generated H~+plays the key role during the in situ anodic leaching process that locally increases the H^(+)concentration at the interface of sludge particles,accele rating the leaching kinetics.By achieving a total leaching efficiency of Nd-Fe-B sludge close to 100%and the Fe deposition efficiency in the range of 70.9%-74.3%,selective leaching of REEs is successfully realized and thus largely reduces chemical consumption.Additionally,a two-step recycling route involving electrolysis-selective precipitation was proposed that enables a stable REEs recovery of 92.2%with recyclable electrolyte.This study provides a novel and environmentally-friendly strategy for the efficient recovery of REEs from secondary resources.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province(23YFGA0051)the Industrial Support Program for Higher Education Institutions of Gansu Province(2024CYZC-17).
文摘N-methyl-pyrrolidone(NMP)is an important solvent for the production of lithium batteries,which causes environmental pollution and wastes resources if it is directly discharged.The current commonly used vacuum distillation recovery process suffers from high operating costs and high energy consumption.Therefore,this paper proposes a coupled pervaporation-adsorption(PV-A)process to recover NMP solvents from lithium battery production waste streams.In this process,pervaporation is used to dewater the NMP waste liquid,it was found that the water content in the raw material liquid decreased from the initial 8.3%(mass)to 0.14%(mass)after 400 min of dewatering,but the membrane separation performance decreased significantly when the water content of the raw material liquid decreased to 0.45%(mass),and at the same time,the NMP loss rate increased rapidly.An adsorption process was used to remove trace water from the remaining liquid,and the water content in the feed liquid under the optimal adsorption process conditions was reduced from 0.45%(mass)to 0.014%,which fully meets the purity requirements of electronics-grade NMP for the production of lithium batteries.Steady-state modeling and techno-economic evaluation of the proposed coupled process were carried out,and compared with vacuum distillation and pervaporation technologies,the results showed the PV-A process yielded the best techno-economic performance and the lowest environmental impact,and it can be used as an alternative process to the traditional NMP recycling technology.This study provides a new method for the recycling of NMP in the lithium battery industry.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFC1909001)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20202BABL214024)。
文摘The acid leaching residue(ALR)of ionic rare earth(IRE)concentrates containing radioactive elements such as thorium(Th)is classified as low-level radioactive waste.ALR holds valuable strategic resources such as rare earth and Th,while improper long-term heaping storage of ALR poses a substantial environmental risk.This paper proposes a comprehensive process involving low-temperature roasting,hydrochloric acid leaching,single extractant enrichment,and stepwise stripping to recover rare earth elements and thorium from ALR.The achieved leaching efficiencies are 80.11%of LnY,99.43%of Sc(Ⅲ),and 98.67%of Th(Ⅳ)after the carbonization of the organic phase in the ALR through low-temperature roasting.Despite large amounts of acid and impurities present in the leachate,2-ethylhexyl phosphonic acid mono 2-ethylhexyl ester(HEHEHP)still exhibits nearly 100%extraction efficiency for Sc(Ⅲ)and Th(Ⅳ).The effective separation of LnY,Th(Ⅳ),and Sc(Ⅲ)was achieved by implementing fractional extraction enrichment of Th(Ⅳ)and Sc(Ⅲ),followed by Th(Ⅳ)removal through H_(2)SO_(4)and Sc(Ⅲ)removal via NaOH from the loaded organic phase.This scheme successfully achieves a recovery of RE and Th and offers a viable solution for the safe disposal of ALR.
