Dyeing wastewater poses a serious threat to environmental protection and industrial development.The piezoelectric effect can be used to optimize the band structure of semiconductors and improve the photon efficiency o...Dyeing wastewater poses a serious threat to environmental protection and industrial development.The piezoelectric effect can be used to optimize the band structure of semiconductors and improve the photon efficiency of photocatalysts.Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9),a narrow gap semiconductor with piezoelectric effect,was prepared by a hydrothermal synthesis method for the degradation of reactive dye KN-R.The results show that the degradation efficiency of KN-R can be significantly improved by piezo-photocatalysis,and the degradation rate constant of piezo-photocatalysis k_(pi-ph)is about 3.4 times as large as the degradation rate constant of piezoelectric catalysis k_(pi)and about 2.6 times as large as the degradation rate constant of photocatalysis k_(ph).At a pH value of 3 and a lower KN-R mass concentration(60 mg/L),a higher degradation efficiency(98.5%)is achieved.CO_(3)^(2-)and cationic surfactant(CTAB)inhibit the degradation of KN-R.It is proved that the contributions of different active species to the degradation of KN-R follow the order:·OH,·O_(2)^(-),h^(+),and^(1)O_(2).The possible mechanism of piezo-photocatalytic degradation of KN-R was discussed.The photoexcitation generates a large amount of free charges,and the piezoelectric effect modulates the energy band structure of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)and promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.The synergistic effect of the two factors significantly improves the degradation efficiency of KN-R.展开更多
This editorial summarizes the latest literature on the roles of neuronal PAS domain protein 2 and KN motif/ankyrin repeat domain 1 in type 2 diabetes(T2D).We highlight their involvement inβ-cell dysfunction,explore t...This editorial summarizes the latest literature on the roles of neuronal PAS domain protein 2 and KN motif/ankyrin repeat domain 1 in type 2 diabetes(T2D).We highlight their involvement inβ-cell dysfunction,explore their potential as therapeutic targets,and discuss the implications for new treatment strategies.We offer valuable insights into relevant gene regulation and cellular mechanisms relevant for the targeted management of T2D.展开更多
文摘Dyeing wastewater poses a serious threat to environmental protection and industrial development.The piezoelectric effect can be used to optimize the band structure of semiconductors and improve the photon efficiency of photocatalysts.Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9),a narrow gap semiconductor with piezoelectric effect,was prepared by a hydrothermal synthesis method for the degradation of reactive dye KN-R.The results show that the degradation efficiency of KN-R can be significantly improved by piezo-photocatalysis,and the degradation rate constant of piezo-photocatalysis k_(pi-ph)is about 3.4 times as large as the degradation rate constant of piezoelectric catalysis k_(pi)and about 2.6 times as large as the degradation rate constant of photocatalysis k_(ph).At a pH value of 3 and a lower KN-R mass concentration(60 mg/L),a higher degradation efficiency(98.5%)is achieved.CO_(3)^(2-)and cationic surfactant(CTAB)inhibit the degradation of KN-R.It is proved that the contributions of different active species to the degradation of KN-R follow the order:·OH,·O_(2)^(-),h^(+),and^(1)O_(2).The possible mechanism of piezo-photocatalytic degradation of KN-R was discussed.The photoexcitation generates a large amount of free charges,and the piezoelectric effect modulates the energy band structure of Bi_(2)Fe_(4)O_(9)and promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.The synergistic effect of the two factors significantly improves the degradation efficiency of KN-R.
文摘This editorial summarizes the latest literature on the roles of neuronal PAS domain protein 2 and KN motif/ankyrin repeat domain 1 in type 2 diabetes(T2D).We highlight their involvement inβ-cell dysfunction,explore their potential as therapeutic targets,and discuss the implications for new treatment strategies.We offer valuable insights into relevant gene regulation and cellular mechanisms relevant for the targeted management of T2D.