Nanosphere-like Li2FeSiO4/C was synthesized via a solution method using sucrose as carbon sources under a mild condition of time-saving and energy-saving, followed by sintering at high temperatures for crystallization...Nanosphere-like Li2FeSiO4/C was synthesized via a solution method using sucrose as carbon sources under a mild condition of time-saving and energy-saving, followed by sintering at high temperatures for crystallization. The amount of carbon in the composite is less than 10% （mass fraction）, and the X-ray diffraction result confirms that the sample is of pure single phase indexed with the orthorhombic Pmn21 space group. The particle size of the Li2FeSiO4/C synthesized at 700 °C for 9 h is very fine and spherical-like with a size of 200 nm. The electrochemical performance of this material, including reversible capacity, cycle number, and charge-discharge characteristics, were tested. The cell of this sample can deliver a discharge capacity of 166 mA-h/g at C/20 rate in the first three cycles. After 30 cycles, the capacity decreases to 158 mA-h/g, and the capacity retention is up to 95%. The results show that this method can prepare nanosphere-like Li2FeSiO4/C composite with good electrochemical performance.展开更多
Kunio Hidano[4] has shown that the global and local C2-solutions for semilinear wave equations with spherical symmetry in three space dimensions. This paper studies the global and local C2-solutions for the semilinea...Kunio Hidano[4] has shown that the global and local C2-solutions for semilinear wave equations with spherical symmetry in three space dimensions. This paper studies the global and local C2-solutions for the semilinear wave equations without spherical symmetry in three space dimensions. A problem put forward by Hiroyuki Takamura[2] is partially answered.展开更多
The carbon dissolution in solvent plays a key role in the process of solution growth route for SiC single crystal,which could determine the growth rate and quality of the products.However,the carbon dissolving ability...The carbon dissolution in solvent plays a key role in the process of solution growth route for SiC single crystal,which could determine the growth rate and quality of the products.However,the carbon dissolving ability of binary alloy solvent still needs to be improved.Here,we demonstrate the improved carbon dissolution and enlarged carbon supersaturation in Cr-Ce-Si ternary solvent,showing great potential for SiC solution growth.The phase relations of Cr-Ce-Si-C system were determined by using CALPHAD method based on thermodynamic parameters of CeCr_(2)Si_(2)C.It is indicated that the Cr-Ce-Si ternary solvent shows much larger carbon solubility in temperature range from 1700 to 2000℃compared to Cr-Si binary one,Furthermore,the carbon supersaturation in solvent is also significantly increased in low temperature range after the addition of Ce,leading to a rapid growth rate.Our work not only demonstrates the feasibility of adding Ce in the alloy solvent for rapid growth of SiC crystal,but also provides an example for investigating the C solubility in ternary solvent.展开更多
In the paper, dicalcium silicate (C2S) was modified to obtain higher performance, and the solutionizing pattern of BaSO4 in cement clinker was analyzed theoretically. According to experimental results, solutionizing o...In the paper, dicalcium silicate (C2S) was modified to obtain higher performance, and the solutionizing pattern of BaSO4 in cement clinker was analyzed theoretically. According to experimental results, solutionizing of BaSO4in cement clinker improved crystal plane distance of C2S as well as the relations of coordination. The performance tests show that the strength of C2S modified by BaSO4 changes and the reactivity of C2S increases significantly.展开更多
The development of low-cost semiconductor photocatalysts for highly efficient and durable photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light is very challenging.In this study,we combine low-cost metallic Ni3C cocatalysts...The development of low-cost semiconductor photocatalysts for highly efficient and durable photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light is very challenging.In this study,we combine low-cost metallic Ni3C cocatalysts with twin nanocrystal Zn0.5Cd0.5S(ZCS)solid solution homojunctions for an efficient visible-light-driven H2 production by a simple approach.As-synthesized Zn0.5Cd0.5S-1%Ni3C(ZCS-1)heterojunction/homojunction nanohybrid exhibited the highest photocatalytic H2-evolution rate of 783μmol h‒1 under visible light,which is 2.88 times higher than that of pristine twin nanocrystal ZCS solid solution.The apparent quantum efficiencies of ZCS and ZCS-1 are measured to be 6.13%and 19.25%at 420 nm,respectively.Specifically,the homojunctions between the zinc blende and wurtzite segments in twin nanocrystal ZCS solid solution can significantly improve the light absorption and separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.Furthermore,the heterojunction between ZCS and metallic Ni3C NP cocatalysts can efficiently trap excited electrons from ZCS solid solution and enhance the H2-evolution kinetics at the surface for improving catalytic activity.This study demonstrates a unique one-step strategy for constructing heterojunction/homojunction hybrid nanostructures for a more efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution compared to other noble metal photocatalytic systems.展开更多
Lung oncogenesis relies on intracellular cysteine to overcome oxidative stress.Several tumor types,including non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),upregulate the system x-c cystine/glutamate antiporter(xCT)through overexp...Lung oncogenesis relies on intracellular cysteine to overcome oxidative stress.Several tumor types,including non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),upregulate the system x-c cystine/glutamate antiporter(xCT)through overexpression of the cystine transporter SLC7A11,thus sustaining intracellular cysteine levels to support glutathione synthesis.Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(NRF2)serves as a master regulator of oxidative stress resistance by regulating SLC7A11,whereas Kelch-like ECH-associated protein(KEAP1)acts as a cytoplasmic repressor of the oxidative responsive transcription factor NRF2.Mutations in KEAP1/NRF2 and p53 induce SLC7A11 activation in NSCLC.Extracellular cystine is crucial in supplying the intracellular cysteine levels necessary to combat oxidative stress.Disruptions in cystine availability lead to iron-dependent lipid peroxidation,thus resulting in a type of cell death called ferroptosis.Pharmacologic inhibitors of xCT(either SLC7A11 or GPX4)induce ferroptosis of NSCLC cells and other tumor types.When cystine uptake is impaired,the intracellular cysteine pool can be sustained by the transsulfuration pathway,which is catalyzed by cystathionine-B-synthase(CBS)and cystathionine g-lyase(CSE).The involvement of exogenous cysteine/cystine and the transsulfuration pathway in the cysteine pool and downstream metabolites results in compromised CD8^(+)T cell function and evasion of immunotherapy,diminishing immune response and potentially reducing the effectiveness of immunotherapeutic interventions.Pyroptosis is a previously unrecognized form of regulated cell death.In NSCLCs driven by EGFR,ALK,or KRAS,selective inhibitors induce pyroptotic cell death as well as apoptosis.After targeted therapy,the mitochondrial intrinsic apoptotic pathway is activated,thus leading to the cleavage and activation of caspase-3.Consequently,gasdermin E is activated,thus leading to permeabilization of the cytoplasmic membrane and cell-lytic pyroptosis(indicated by characteristic cell membrane ballooning).Breakthroughs in KRAS G12C allele-specific inhibitors and potential mechanisms of resistance are also discussed herein.展开更多
肠道病毒A71型(enterovirus A71,EV-A71)是导致手足口病(hand-foot-mouth disease,HFMD)的主要病原体之一,目前对其治疗尚无特异高效的抗病毒药物。研究表明,细胞膜转运相关分子参与病毒的入侵、复制以及感染性子代病毒颗粒的释放。为...肠道病毒A71型(enterovirus A71,EV-A71)是导致手足口病(hand-foot-mouth disease,HFMD)的主要病原体之一,目前对其治疗尚无特异高效的抗病毒药物。研究表明,细胞膜转运相关分子参与病毒的入侵、复制以及感染性子代病毒颗粒的释放。为寻找宿主中可有效抑制EV-A71感染的细胞膜转运分子,本研究以人结肠癌细胞(Caco-2)为靶细胞,采用RNA干扰技术下调细胞中14个转运相关膜蛋白的表达。结果显示,针对这14个膜蛋白目的基因设计的小干扰RNA(small interfering RNA,siRNA)均能有效抑制靶蛋白的表达,有效抑制率达50%以上(P<0.05),且各siRNA转染均未对细胞产生明显毒性。其中,转染ATP结合盒转运蛋白C3(ATP-binding cassette transport subfamily C member 3,ABCC3)siRNA(SEQ ID NO:1)和溶质载体家族7成员7(solute carrier family 7 member 7,SLC7A7)siRNA(SEQ ID NO:29)的干扰效率分别高达87.82%和88.44%。ABCC3和SLC7A7基因下调可明显抑制EV-A71的复制,抑制率分别达87.05%和81.66%。结果表明,ABCC3和SLC7A7在EV-A71感染Caco-2细胞中发挥着重要作用,可为临床EV-A71感染的预防和治疗提供潜在靶点。展开更多
For the fully nonlinear uniformly elliptic equation F(D2u)=0,it is well known that the viscosity solutions are C2,αif the nonlinear operator F is convex(or concave).In this paper,we study the classical solutions for ...For the fully nonlinear uniformly elliptic equation F(D2u)=0,it is well known that the viscosity solutions are C2,αif the nonlinear operator F is convex(or concave).In this paper,we study the classical solutions for the fully nonlinear elliptic equation where the nonlinear operator F is locally C1,βa.e.for any 0<β<1.We will prove that the classical solutions u are C2,α.Moreover,the C2,αnorm of u depends on n,F and the continuous modulus of D2u.展开更多
基金Project supported by Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecular Chemistry, China Project (2010JK765) supported by the Education Department of Shaanxi Province, China
文摘Nanosphere-like Li2FeSiO4/C was synthesized via a solution method using sucrose as carbon sources under a mild condition of time-saving and energy-saving, followed by sintering at high temperatures for crystallization. The amount of carbon in the composite is less than 10% （mass fraction）, and the X-ray diffraction result confirms that the sample is of pure single phase indexed with the orthorhombic Pmn21 space group. The particle size of the Li2FeSiO4/C synthesized at 700 °C for 9 h is very fine and spherical-like with a size of 200 nm. The electrochemical performance of this material, including reversible capacity, cycle number, and charge-discharge characteristics, were tested. The cell of this sample can deliver a discharge capacity of 166 mA-h/g at C/20 rate in the first three cycles. After 30 cycles, the capacity decreases to 158 mA-h/g, and the capacity retention is up to 95%. The results show that this method can prepare nanosphere-like Li2FeSiO4/C composite with good electrochemical performance.
基金Supported by youth foundation of Sichuan province (1999-09)
文摘Kunio Hidano[4] has shown that the global and local C2-solutions for semilinear wave equations with spherical symmetry in three space dimensions. This paper studies the global and local C2-solutions for the semilinear wave equations without spherical symmetry in three space dimensions. A problem put forward by Hiroyuki Takamura[2] is partially answered.
基金supported by the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission Project(Z211100004821004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51872028)。
文摘The carbon dissolution in solvent plays a key role in the process of solution growth route for SiC single crystal,which could determine the growth rate and quality of the products.However,the carbon dissolving ability of binary alloy solvent still needs to be improved.Here,we demonstrate the improved carbon dissolution and enlarged carbon supersaturation in Cr-Ce-Si ternary solvent,showing great potential for SiC solution growth.The phase relations of Cr-Ce-Si-C system were determined by using CALPHAD method based on thermodynamic parameters of CeCr_(2)Si_(2)C.It is indicated that the Cr-Ce-Si ternary solvent shows much larger carbon solubility in temperature range from 1700 to 2000℃compared to Cr-Si binary one,Furthermore,the carbon supersaturation in solvent is also significantly increased in low temperature range after the addition of Ce,leading to a rapid growth rate.Our work not only demonstrates the feasibility of adding Ce in the alloy solvent for rapid growth of SiC crystal,but also provides an example for investigating the C solubility in ternary solvent.
文摘In the paper, dicalcium silicate (C2S) was modified to obtain higher performance, and the solutionizing pattern of BaSO4 in cement clinker was analyzed theoretically. According to experimental results, solutionizing of BaSO4in cement clinker improved crystal plane distance of C2S as well as the relations of coordination. The performance tests show that the strength of C2S modified by BaSO4 changes and the reactivity of C2S increases significantly.
文摘The development of low-cost semiconductor photocatalysts for highly efficient and durable photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light is very challenging.In this study,we combine low-cost metallic Ni3C cocatalysts with twin nanocrystal Zn0.5Cd0.5S(ZCS)solid solution homojunctions for an efficient visible-light-driven H2 production by a simple approach.As-synthesized Zn0.5Cd0.5S-1%Ni3C(ZCS-1)heterojunction/homojunction nanohybrid exhibited the highest photocatalytic H2-evolution rate of 783μmol h‒1 under visible light,which is 2.88 times higher than that of pristine twin nanocrystal ZCS solid solution.The apparent quantum efficiencies of ZCS and ZCS-1 are measured to be 6.13%and 19.25%at 420 nm,respectively.Specifically,the homojunctions between the zinc blende and wurtzite segments in twin nanocrystal ZCS solid solution can significantly improve the light absorption and separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.Furthermore,the heterojunction between ZCS and metallic Ni3C NP cocatalysts can efficiently trap excited electrons from ZCS solid solution and enhance the H2-evolution kinetics at the surface for improving catalytic activity.This study demonstrates a unique one-step strategy for constructing heterojunction/homojunction hybrid nanostructures for a more efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution compared to other noble metal photocatalytic systems.
基金supported by a Spanish Association Against Cancer(AECC)grant,(grant No.PROYE18012ROSE)support from Julián Santamaría Vali?o to the IOR Foundation。
文摘Lung oncogenesis relies on intracellular cysteine to overcome oxidative stress.Several tumor types,including non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC),upregulate the system x-c cystine/glutamate antiporter(xCT)through overexpression of the cystine transporter SLC7A11,thus sustaining intracellular cysteine levels to support glutathione synthesis.Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(NRF2)serves as a master regulator of oxidative stress resistance by regulating SLC7A11,whereas Kelch-like ECH-associated protein(KEAP1)acts as a cytoplasmic repressor of the oxidative responsive transcription factor NRF2.Mutations in KEAP1/NRF2 and p53 induce SLC7A11 activation in NSCLC.Extracellular cystine is crucial in supplying the intracellular cysteine levels necessary to combat oxidative stress.Disruptions in cystine availability lead to iron-dependent lipid peroxidation,thus resulting in a type of cell death called ferroptosis.Pharmacologic inhibitors of xCT(either SLC7A11 or GPX4)induce ferroptosis of NSCLC cells and other tumor types.When cystine uptake is impaired,the intracellular cysteine pool can be sustained by the transsulfuration pathway,which is catalyzed by cystathionine-B-synthase(CBS)and cystathionine g-lyase(CSE).The involvement of exogenous cysteine/cystine and the transsulfuration pathway in the cysteine pool and downstream metabolites results in compromised CD8^(+)T cell function and evasion of immunotherapy,diminishing immune response and potentially reducing the effectiveness of immunotherapeutic interventions.Pyroptosis is a previously unrecognized form of regulated cell death.In NSCLCs driven by EGFR,ALK,or KRAS,selective inhibitors induce pyroptotic cell death as well as apoptosis.After targeted therapy,the mitochondrial intrinsic apoptotic pathway is activated,thus leading to the cleavage and activation of caspase-3.Consequently,gasdermin E is activated,thus leading to permeabilization of the cytoplasmic membrane and cell-lytic pyroptosis(indicated by characteristic cell membrane ballooning).Breakthroughs in KRAS G12C allele-specific inhibitors and potential mechanisms of resistance are also discussed herein.
文摘肠道病毒A71型(enterovirus A71,EV-A71)是导致手足口病(hand-foot-mouth disease,HFMD)的主要病原体之一,目前对其治疗尚无特异高效的抗病毒药物。研究表明,细胞膜转运相关分子参与病毒的入侵、复制以及感染性子代病毒颗粒的释放。为寻找宿主中可有效抑制EV-A71感染的细胞膜转运分子,本研究以人结肠癌细胞(Caco-2)为靶细胞,采用RNA干扰技术下调细胞中14个转运相关膜蛋白的表达。结果显示,针对这14个膜蛋白目的基因设计的小干扰RNA(small interfering RNA,siRNA)均能有效抑制靶蛋白的表达,有效抑制率达50%以上(P<0.05),且各siRNA转染均未对细胞产生明显毒性。其中,转染ATP结合盒转运蛋白C3(ATP-binding cassette transport subfamily C member 3,ABCC3)siRNA(SEQ ID NO:1)和溶质载体家族7成员7(solute carrier family 7 member 7,SLC7A7)siRNA(SEQ ID NO:29)的干扰效率分别高达87.82%和88.44%。ABCC3和SLC7A7基因下调可明显抑制EV-A71的复制,抑制率分别达87.05%和81.66%。结果表明,ABCC3和SLC7A7在EV-A71感染Caco-2细胞中发挥着重要作用,可为临床EV-A71感染的预防和治疗提供潜在靶点。
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10771166)
文摘For the fully nonlinear uniformly elliptic equation F(D2u)=0,it is well known that the viscosity solutions are C2,αif the nonlinear operator F is convex(or concave).In this paper,we study the classical solutions for the fully nonlinear elliptic equation where the nonlinear operator F is locally C1,βa.e.for any 0<β<1.We will prove that the classical solutions u are C2,α.Moreover,the C2,αnorm of u depends on n,F and the continuous modulus of D2u.
