This article presents research focused on developing and scientifically substantiating a technology for producing environmentally friendly glued structures fromwood treated through a two-stage process.Themethodology i...This article presents research focused on developing and scientifically substantiating a technology for producing environmentally friendly glued structures fromwood treated through a two-stage process.Themethodology involves preliminary thermal modification followed by high-frequency low-temperature plasma treatment.Thermal modification enhances performance characteristics such as resistance to rot,lowers hygroscopicity,and increases dimensional stability.However,it can diminish the adhesive properties of wood,complicating the bonding process.To address this challenge,the study introduces high-frequency low-temperature plasma treatment,which activates the wood surface,improving wettability and adhesion while minimizing glue consumption.Experimental results indicate that plasma treatment reduces the contact angle by 46%and adhesive consumption during bonding by 24%,thereby enhancing the environmental friendliness of the glued structures.Furthermore,this dual treatment process increases the shear strength of adhesive joints by 22.7%and bending strength of glued beams by 66.6%,demonstrating a 30%lower carbon footprint compared to conventional methods.The findings affirm the efficacy of this technology in producing building materials,particularly glued beams for large-span structures.展开更多
The retromer is a protein complex that mediates retrograde transport of transmembrane cargoes from endosomes to the trans-Golgi network （TGN）. It is comprised of a cargo-selection subcomplex of Vps26, Vps29 and Vps3...The retromer is a protein complex that mediates retrograde transport of transmembrane cargoes from endosomes to the trans-Golgi network （TGN）. It is comprised of a cargo-selection subcomplex of Vps26, Vps29 and Vps35 and a membrane-binding coat subcomplex of sorting nexins （SNXs）. Previous studies identified SNX1/2 as one of the components of the SNX subcomplex, and SNX5/6 as candidates for the second SNX. How the retromer-associated cargoes are recognized and transported by molecular motors are largely unknown. In this study, we found that one of SNX1/2＇s dimerization partners, SNX6, interacts with the p150Gued subunit of the dynein/dynactin motor complex. We present evidence that SNX6 is a component of the retromer, and that recruitment of the motor complex to the membrane-associated retromer requires the SNX6-pl50Gued interaction. Disruption of the SNX6-pl50Glued interaction causes failure in formation and detachment of the tubulovesicular sorting structures from endosomes and results in block of CI-MPR retrieval from endosomes to the TGN. These observations indicate that in addition to SNX1/2, SNX6 in association with the dynein/dynactin complex drives the formation and movement of tubular retrograde intermediates.展开更多
The performance of engineered wood products is highly associated with proper bonding and an efficient cutting method.This paper investigates the influence of CO_(2) laser cutting on the wetting properties,the modified ch...The performance of engineered wood products is highly associated with proper bonding and an efficient cutting method.This paper investigates the influence of CO_(2) laser cutting on the wetting properties,the modified che-mical component of the laser-cut surface,and the strength and adhesive penetration near the bondline.Beech-wood is cut by the laser with varying processing parameters,cutting speeds,gas pressures,and focal point positions.The laser-cut samples were divided into two groups,sanded and non-sanded samples.Polyvinyl acetate adhesive(PVAc)was used to bond the groups of laser-cut samples.After assembly with cold pressing,the tensile shear test was carried out.Numerical modelling was carried out to determine the partial elongation and shear strain of the glue line.Based on this,the shear modulus and linear elasticity of the glue line were estimated.Scan-ning electron microscopy was used to assess the adhesive penetration into the porosity structure of the laser-cut samples,and the depth of the heat-affected zone.The laser-cut surface was analysed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The wetting properties of the laser-cut surface were investigated by using a contact angle goni-ometer.The numerical model of the strain-stress curve confirmed the experimental model.The highest modulus of the linear elasticity of the glue in the numerical calculation belongs to the joint containing laser-cut samples at a gas pressure of 21(bar).The penetration depth of PVAc adhesive into the porosity structure of the laser-cut sam-ples was similar to that of sawn samples.The deepest heat-affected zone in the laser-cut samples was 150µm.A PVAc drop disappeared immediately on the laser-cut surface without sanding,but gradually on the sanded surface.In contrast,the drop on the sawn surface remained with an angle of 32°–48°.The degradation of hemi-cellulose and lignin was proven by the lower intensity of the C=O and C-O Bonds,compared to the sawn surface.展开更多
The current concern with the environment promotes the development of new technologies for production with use of alternative materials, from renewable resources, and changes in production processes, having as main obj...The current concern with the environment promotes the development of new technologies for production with use of alternative materials, from renewable resources, and changes in production processes, having as main objective the reduction of environmental impact. One of the alternatives for cleaner production is the use of castor oil derivatives instead of non-renewable sources, such as adhesives based on PVA （polyvinyl acetate）, applied in the manufacturing process of glued laminated bamboo. Based on the versatility of the bamboo laminate and the castor oil, and from the perspective of sustainability, this study aims to contribute to the application of new materials and processes, used in the manufacturing industry, by proposing the use of the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil for glued laminated bamboo manufacturing, which can later be used in the manufacture of several products. To verify the applicability of the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil in the glued laminated bamboo manufacture, mechanical tests of traction and shearing of the glue sheet were performed in specimens of the said material, and the results were compared with the Cascorez 2590 and Waterbond adhesives. The results showed that the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil, in the traction test, has superior performance than the Waterbond adhesive and slightly below than the Cascorez 2590 adhesive, but in the shear test, the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil presented a slightly inferior performance than the other two adhesives used in the comparison.展开更多
In this paper, the eigen function expansions of displacements and stresses of bi-metal laminates with interface cracks are obtained. Furthermore, the stress intensity factors are determined by the variational method t...In this paper, the eigen function expansions of displacements and stresses of bi-metal laminates with interface cracks are obtained. Furthermore, the stress intensity factors are determined by the variational method to satisfy the boundary conditions and there are only line integrals in the variational equations due to the previous satisfaction of all basic equations. The computations show that this method of solution has the advantages of rapid convergency and time-saving. The results obtained by this method for homogeneous material agree with the known ones very well.展开更多
The use of glued bamboo(GB)in structural engineering is growing interest in the construction industry,as it is a kind of natural material with strong regenerative ability.In addition,the utilizing of GB can reduce the...The use of glued bamboo(GB)in structural engineering is growing interest in the construction industry,as it is a kind of natural material with strong regenerative ability.In addition,the utilizing of GB can reduce the demand for concrete,a possible way to decrease the destruction to natural environment and the consumption of fossil energy.This paper presents a comprehensive analysis on the properties of GB based on the experimental data available in the published researches.Some important physical,mechanical,and chemical properties of GB are discussed.It can be concluded that,at present,more emphasis has been given to study the mechanical property and gluing performance of GB.By analyzing existing research results,this paper provides some recommendations for future research.展开更多
Background:The commonly used intraocular lens(IOL)implantation modalities when there is a rent in a posterior capsule or lack of posterior capsular support includes iris fixated IOL,anterior chamber(AC)IOL,sutured and...Background:The commonly used intraocular lens(IOL)implantation modalities when there is a rent in a posterior capsule or lack of posterior capsular support includes iris fixated IOL,anterior chamber(AC)IOL,sutured and suture less trans-scleral fixated IOL.This work was planned to evaluate the safety and efficacy of trans-scleral glued IOL implantation.Methods:Retrospective study was undertaken with 28 patients of glued IOL fixation,performed by a single surgeon over a period of 4 years.Relevant pre-operative and post-operative data including visual acuity,intraocular pressures,associated ocular conditions and complications were collected and statistically analyzed.Results:The mean age of males in our study group was 39.1±4.6 years and mean age of females were 37.9±7.5 years.Glued IOL was implanted in 13 eyes with traumatic cataract with subluxation of 46.4%.The most common associated ocular condition was found to be a penetrating ocular trauma with corneal tear in three patients(10.6%).The mean pre-operative and post-operative Log MAR acuity was found to be 1.18 and 0.55 respectively,which was found to be statically significant with P value of 0.00.Twenty five out of 28 patients(89%)of the study population had no postoperative complications.Conclusions:Glued IOL implantation technique has 89%of success rate and statistically significant improvement in visual acuity with no significant change in intraocular pressure.展开更多
基金funded by the Technostart competition,Agreement No.12-22(2-22)dated 01 February 2022.
文摘This article presents research focused on developing and scientifically substantiating a technology for producing environmentally friendly glued structures fromwood treated through a two-stage process.Themethodology involves preliminary thermal modification followed by high-frequency low-temperature plasma treatment.Thermal modification enhances performance characteristics such as resistance to rot,lowers hygroscopicity,and increases dimensional stability.However,it can diminish the adhesive properties of wood,complicating the bonding process.To address this challenge,the study introduces high-frequency low-temperature plasma treatment,which activates the wood surface,improving wettability and adhesion while minimizing glue consumption.Experimental results indicate that plasma treatment reduces the contact angle by 46%and adhesive consumption during bonding by 24%,thereby enhancing the environmental friendliness of the glued structures.Furthermore,this dual treatment process increases the shear strength of adhesive joints by 22.7%and bending strength of glued beams by 66.6%,demonstrating a 30%lower carbon footprint compared to conventional methods.The findings affirm the efficacy of this technology in producing building materials,particularly glued beams for large-span structures.
基金We thank Yingfang Liu （Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Acad- emy of Sciences） for advice on PX domain structure and SNX6 mutations. We are particularly grateful to Yanmin Yang （Stanford University, USA） for insightful discussions and the Flag-MAP1B LC construct. We also thank Juan S Bonifacino （NIH, USA） for the rabbit anti-CI-MPR antibody, Hiroyoshi Ariga （Hokkaido University, Japan） for Flag- and HA-tagged human SNX6 overexpression constructs, and Li Yu （Tsinghua University, China） for the YFP-EEA1 expression construct. We thank Chonglin Yang （Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences）, Dahua Chen （Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences） and Li Yu for critical reading of the manuscript. This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China （30770675） and Chinese Academy of Sciences （KSCX1-YW-R-37）. J-J Liu is supported by the CAS 100-Tal- ents Program.
文摘The retromer is a protein complex that mediates retrograde transport of transmembrane cargoes from endosomes to the trans-Golgi network （TGN）. It is comprised of a cargo-selection subcomplex of Vps26, Vps29 and Vps35 and a membrane-binding coat subcomplex of sorting nexins （SNXs）. Previous studies identified SNX1/2 as one of the components of the SNX subcomplex, and SNX5/6 as candidates for the second SNX. How the retromer-associated cargoes are recognized and transported by molecular motors are largely unknown. In this study, we found that one of SNX1/2＇s dimerization partners, SNX6, interacts with the p150Gued subunit of the dynein/dynactin motor complex. We present evidence that SNX6 is a component of the retromer, and that recruitment of the motor complex to the membrane-associated retromer requires the SNX6-pl50Gued interaction. Disruption of the SNX6-pl50Glued interaction causes failure in formation and detachment of the tubulovesicular sorting structures from endosomes and results in block of CI-MPR retrieval from endosomes to the TGN. These observations indicate that in addition to SNX1/2, SNX6 in association with the dynein/dynactin complex drives the formation and movement of tubular retrograde intermediates.
文摘The performance of engineered wood products is highly associated with proper bonding and an efficient cutting method.This paper investigates the influence of CO_(2) laser cutting on the wetting properties,the modified che-mical component of the laser-cut surface,and the strength and adhesive penetration near the bondline.Beech-wood is cut by the laser with varying processing parameters,cutting speeds,gas pressures,and focal point positions.The laser-cut samples were divided into two groups,sanded and non-sanded samples.Polyvinyl acetate adhesive(PVAc)was used to bond the groups of laser-cut samples.After assembly with cold pressing,the tensile shear test was carried out.Numerical modelling was carried out to determine the partial elongation and shear strain of the glue line.Based on this,the shear modulus and linear elasticity of the glue line were estimated.Scan-ning electron microscopy was used to assess the adhesive penetration into the porosity structure of the laser-cut samples,and the depth of the heat-affected zone.The laser-cut surface was analysed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The wetting properties of the laser-cut surface were investigated by using a contact angle goni-ometer.The numerical model of the strain-stress curve confirmed the experimental model.The highest modulus of the linear elasticity of the glue in the numerical calculation belongs to the joint containing laser-cut samples at a gas pressure of 21(bar).The penetration depth of PVAc adhesive into the porosity structure of the laser-cut sam-ples was similar to that of sawn samples.The deepest heat-affected zone in the laser-cut samples was 150µm.A PVAc drop disappeared immediately on the laser-cut surface without sanding,but gradually on the sanded surface.In contrast,the drop on the sawn surface remained with an angle of 32°–48°.The degradation of hemi-cellulose and lignin was proven by the lower intensity of the C=O and C-O Bonds,compared to the sawn surface.
文摘The current concern with the environment promotes the development of new technologies for production with use of alternative materials, from renewable resources, and changes in production processes, having as main objective the reduction of environmental impact. One of the alternatives for cleaner production is the use of castor oil derivatives instead of non-renewable sources, such as adhesives based on PVA （polyvinyl acetate）, applied in the manufacturing process of glued laminated bamboo. Based on the versatility of the bamboo laminate and the castor oil, and from the perspective of sustainability, this study aims to contribute to the application of new materials and processes, used in the manufacturing industry, by proposing the use of the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil for glued laminated bamboo manufacturing, which can later be used in the manufacture of several products. To verify the applicability of the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil in the glued laminated bamboo manufacture, mechanical tests of traction and shearing of the glue sheet were performed in specimens of the said material, and the results were compared with the Cascorez 2590 and Waterbond adhesives. The results showed that the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil, in the traction test, has superior performance than the Waterbond adhesive and slightly below than the Cascorez 2590 adhesive, but in the shear test, the polyurethane adhesive based on castor oil presented a slightly inferior performance than the other two adhesives used in the comparison.
文摘In this paper, the eigen function expansions of displacements and stresses of bi-metal laminates with interface cracks are obtained. Furthermore, the stress intensity factors are determined by the variational method to satisfy the boundary conditions and there are only line integrals in the variational equations due to the previous satisfaction of all basic equations. The computations show that this method of solution has the advantages of rapid convergency and time-saving. The results obtained by this method for homogeneous material agree with the known ones very well.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the help and support from Pro.Xiao Yan,International Campus Zhejiang University and Dr.JJ Xu,Nanjing Tech University.
文摘The use of glued bamboo(GB)in structural engineering is growing interest in the construction industry,as it is a kind of natural material with strong regenerative ability.In addition,the utilizing of GB can reduce the demand for concrete,a possible way to decrease the destruction to natural environment and the consumption of fossil energy.This paper presents a comprehensive analysis on the properties of GB based on the experimental data available in the published researches.Some important physical,mechanical,and chemical properties of GB are discussed.It can be concluded that,at present,more emphasis has been given to study the mechanical property and gluing performance of GB.By analyzing existing research results,this paper provides some recommendations for future research.
基金The study was approved by scientific committee and ethical committee clearance of our institution(Ethical approval ID:011/AFEH/2016).
文摘Background:The commonly used intraocular lens(IOL)implantation modalities when there is a rent in a posterior capsule or lack of posterior capsular support includes iris fixated IOL,anterior chamber(AC)IOL,sutured and suture less trans-scleral fixated IOL.This work was planned to evaluate the safety and efficacy of trans-scleral glued IOL implantation.Methods:Retrospective study was undertaken with 28 patients of glued IOL fixation,performed by a single surgeon over a period of 4 years.Relevant pre-operative and post-operative data including visual acuity,intraocular pressures,associated ocular conditions and complications were collected and statistically analyzed.Results:The mean age of males in our study group was 39.1±4.6 years and mean age of females were 37.9±7.5 years.Glued IOL was implanted in 13 eyes with traumatic cataract with subluxation of 46.4%.The most common associated ocular condition was found to be a penetrating ocular trauma with corneal tear in three patients(10.6%).The mean pre-operative and post-operative Log MAR acuity was found to be 1.18 and 0.55 respectively,which was found to be statically significant with P value of 0.00.Twenty five out of 28 patients(89%)of the study population had no postoperative complications.Conclusions:Glued IOL implantation technique has 89%of success rate and statistically significant improvement in visual acuity with no significant change in intraocular pressure.
