Gut microbiota regulate the activation of adipose browning,which promote energy dissipation and combat diet-induced obesity.Pomegranate peel polyphenols(PPPs)have been shown to reduce obesity,regulate lipid metabolism...Gut microbiota regulate the activation of adipose browning,which promote energy dissipation and combat diet-induced obesity.Pomegranate peel polyphenols(PPPs)have been shown to reduce obesity,regulate lipid metabolism in adipose tissue,and modulate the composition of gut microbiota in animal fed high-fat diet(HFD).However,the role of gut microbiota in the improvement of obesity by PPPs has not been elucidated.In current study,we applied antibiotics to inhibit gut microbiota in mice fed HFD and treated with PPPs.The results showed that the inhibition of gut microbiota impair the effect of PPPs on reducing obesity and promoting adipose browning,and change the fecal metabolomic profiles in respond to PPPs.Moreover,the inhibition of gut microbiota supressed the promotive effects of PPPs on the levels of Akkermansia and microbiota-related metabolites,such as urolithin A,short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs),and bile acids(BAs),which were associated with activating adipose browning.Therefore,our results suggested that the presence of gut microbiota is essential for PPPs to ameliorate HFD-induced obesity.The related bacteria or metabolites generated by the interaction between PPPs and microbiota promote adipose browning and facilitate the beneficial effects of PPPs.展开更多
High-fat diet(HFD)promotes the imbalance of gut microbiota,contributing to the development of metabolic disorders.Pomegranate juice(PJ)and inulin,as dietary polyphenol and dietary fiber respectively,have been reported...High-fat diet(HFD)promotes the imbalance of gut microbiota,contributing to the development of metabolic disorders.Pomegranate juice(PJ)and inulin,as dietary polyphenol and dietary fiber respectively,have been reported to ameliorate diet-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and metabolic disorders.However,the combined effect of PJ and inulin on HFD-induced metabolic disorders has not been elucidated.In current study,we found that the combination of PJ and inulin prevent HFD-induced obesity,dyslipidemia,and gut microbiota dysbiosis.Moreover,the fecal levels of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)produced by inulin were increased after inulin combined with PJ.The levels of pomegranate polyphenol metabolites produced by PJ were also increased after PJ combined with inulin,especially pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the presence of inulin enhance the absorption level of urolithin A.Fecal metabolomic analysis found that PJ combined with inulin alter the metabolic status compared with PJ.It was also showed that the levels of SCFAs and pomegranate polyphenol metabolites among groups were correlated with gut microbiota and metabolic disorders indicators.Our results suggested that PJ combined with inulin prevent HFD-induced metabolic disorders,which may be attributed to the promotion of mutual metabolic transformation and absorption of PJ and inulin by gut microbiota.展开更多
The high incidence of postpartum hypogalactia hinders the healthy development of postpartum women and the next generation.Lacquer seed oil(LSO),extracted from the seeds of the lacquer tree,has been traditionally used ...The high incidence of postpartum hypogalactia hinders the healthy development of postpartum women and the next generation.Lacquer seed oil(LSO),extracted from the seeds of the lacquer tree,has been traditionally used as a dietary supplement for promoting postpartum lactation and recovery in some districts of China.However,its physiological effects have not been verified,and the mechanism and active components of LSO have not been analyzed.Thus,we applied LSO to bromocriptine-induced postpartum hypogalactia rats.The results showed that LSO supplement effectively improves bromocriptine-induced postpartum hypogalactia.LSO also increased prolactin levels reduced by bromocriptine,promoted JAK2/STAT5 and PI3K/AKT pathways and several gene expression levels of milk synthesis in mammary gland.Moreover,metabolomic and network pharmacological analysis further revealed that JAK2/STAT5,PI3K/AKT,and estrogen signaling pathway are the potential main regulatory sites for the beneficial effects of LSO on postpartum hypogalactia,and that quercetin,kaempferol,arachidonic acid,epicatechin,and β-sitosterol are the top 5 main active ingredients of LSO.Our results suggested that LSO has great potential in the application of the improvement of postpartum hypogalactia.展开更多
In the current transformative era of biomedicine,hydrogels have established their presence in biomaterials due to their superior biocompatibility,tuneability and resemblance with native tissue.However,hydrogels typica...In the current transformative era of biomedicine,hydrogels have established their presence in biomaterials due to their superior biocompatibility,tuneability and resemblance with native tissue.However,hydrogels typically exhibit poor conductivity due to their hydrophilic polymer structure.Electrical conductivity provides an important enhancement to the properties of hydrogel-based systems in various biomedical applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering.Consequently,researchers are developing combinatorial strategies to develop electrically responsive“SMART”systems to improve the therapeutic efficacy of biomolecules.Electrically conductive hydrogels have been explored for various drug delivery applications,enabling higher loading of therapeutic cargo with on-demand delivery.This review emphasizes the properties,mechanisms,fabrication techniques and recent advancements of electrically responsive“SMART”systems aiding on-site drug delivery applications.Additionally,it covers prospects for the successful translation of these systems into clinical research.展开更多
Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable ...Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable cryogenic strength.Nonetheless,studies on hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in BCC-TRIP MEAs have not been conducted,although the TRIP effect and consequent BCC martensite usually deteriorate HE susceptibility.In these alloys,initial as-quenched martensite alters hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior,and deformation-induced martensitic transformation(DIMT)provides preferred crack propagation sites,which critically affects HE susceptibility.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the HE behav-ior of BCC-TRIP MEAs by designing four V10 Cr_(10)Co_(30)Fe_(50-x)Ni_(x)(x=0,1,2,and 3 at%)MEAs,adjusting both the initial phase constituent and phase metastability.A decreased Ni content leads to a reduced fraction and mechanical stability of FCC,which in turn increases HE susceptibility,as determined through electro-chemical hydrogen pre-charging and slow-strain rate tests The permeation test and thermal desorption analysis reveal that the hydrogen diffusivity and content are affected by initial BCC fraction,interconnectivity of BCC,and refined FCC.As these initial phase constituents differ between the alloys with FCC-and BCC-dominant initial phase,microstructural factors affecting HE are unveiled discretely among these alloy groups by correlation of hydrogen-induced crack behavior with hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior.In alloys with an FCC-dominant initial phase,the initial BCC fraction and DIMT initiation rate emerge as critical factors,rather than the extent of DIMT.For BCC-dominant alloys,the primary contributor is an increase in the initial BCC fraction,rather than the extent or rate of DIMT.The unraveled roles of microstructural factors provide insights into designing HE-resistant BCC-TRIP MEAs.展开更多
We investigate the effect of aging temperature on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of an Al-7.6Zn-2.7Mg-2.0Cu-0.1Zr-0.07Ti(wt.%)alloy by evaluating the matrix’s microhardness,electrical resistivity,an...We investigate the effect of aging temperature on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of an Al-7.6Zn-2.7Mg-2.0Cu-0.1Zr-0.07Ti(wt.%)alloy by evaluating the matrix’s microhardness,electrical resistivity,and tensile properties:additionally,employing X-ray diffraction(XRD),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and atom-probe tomography(APT)to charac-terize this alloy.The nanoprecipitates forming under peak-aging conditions vary with aging temperature,forming coherent GPI zones at 80℃,GPII zones with minorη’at 120-150℃,andη’/ηwith minor GP zones at 180-220℃.GPI and GPII zones forming at 80-150℃ contain similar concentrations of solute atoms(11Zn-9Mg-(<1.0)Cu(at.%)),whereas theη’/ηnanoprecipitates forming at 180℃ contain larger concentrations of solute atoms(28Zn-24Mg-3.4Cu(at.%)).The strength of the peak-aged alloy decreases with increasing aging temperature owing to the increasing size and decreasing number density of the nanoprecipitates.Under peak-aging conditions,precipitation strengthening originates mainly from dislo-cation shearing at 80-150℃ and from Orowan bypassing at temperatures above 180℃.The shearable to non-shearable transition of the nanoprecipitates at 180℃ reduces the strain hardening rate,thereby decreasing the alloy’s ductility.展开更多
Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world’s energy and environmental problems,and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy.Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentall...Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world’s energy and environmental problems,and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy.Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentally achieved by optimizing the effective utilization of solar energy and enhancing the efficient separation of photogenerated charges.It has been demonstrated that the fabrication ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor-based photocatalysts is effective in increasing solar light absorption,long-term stability,large-scale production and promoting charge transfer.This focused review explores on the current developments inⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor materials for solar-powered photocatalytic systems.The review explores on various subjects,including the advancement ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductors,photocatalytic mechanisms,and their uses in H2 conversion,CO_(2)reduction,environmental remediation,and photocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions.In order to design heterostructures,the review delves into basic concepts including solar light absorption and effective charge separation.It also highlights significant advancements in green energy systems for water splitting,emphasizing the significance of establishing eco-friendly systems for CO_(2)reduction and hydrogen production.The main purpose is to produce hydrogen through sustainable and ecologically friendly energy conversion.The review intends to foster the development of greener and more sustainable energy source by encouraging researchers and developers to focus on practical applications and advancements in solar-powered photocatalysis.展开更多
All-solid-state Z-scheme photocatalysts,containing Cu_(2)O,TiO_(2)(rutile),and Au as the elec-tron mediator,were prepared and applied to the reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)in aqueous solutions.The Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites we...All-solid-state Z-scheme photocatalysts,containing Cu_(2)O,TiO_(2)(rutile),and Au as the elec-tron mediator,were prepared and applied to the reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)in aqueous solutions.The Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites were prepared by loading Au core-Cu_(2)O shell hemisphere particles on TiO_(2)(rutile)nanorods using a two-step photocatalytic deposition process.Un-der ultraviolet-visible(UV-vis)light illumination,the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites exhibited higher photocatalytic Cr(Ⅵ)reduction activities than those exhibited by single TiO_(2)(rutile)and Cu_(2)O.In this reaction,a precipitate containing Cr,which was considered to be Cr(OH)_(3),was deposited site-selectively on the Au core-Cu_(2)O shell particles of the composites,indi-cating that the reduction site of the composite was Cu_(2)O,and the reaction proceeded accord-ing to the Z-scheme.The Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites also exhibited photocatalytic activity under visible light illumination.The oxidation state of Cu in the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composite gradually changed from Cu(Ⅰ)to Cu(Ⅱ)during the photocatalytic Cr(Ⅵ)reduction.However the composite maintained its high photocatalytic performance even after oxidation.The role of Au in the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composite was examined by comparing the properties of the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composite with those of the Cu_(2)O-TiO_(2) composite prepared via direct Cu_(2)O deposition on TiO_(2).展开更多
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of niobium addition as an inoculation element on the microstructure and electrochemical properties of EN-FGL250 gray cast iron. Niobium additions are in a powder f...The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of niobium addition as an inoculation element on the microstructure and electrochemical properties of EN-FGL250 gray cast iron. Niobium additions are in a powder form and have a 0.5 mm particle size at dfferent proportions of 1 wt.% and 3 wt.%. The addition was done during casting of the metal in the mold at the last cooling step of the melt cast iron. These additions have a significant impact on the phenomenon of solidifi cation as the metal powder deposited in the sand molds creates new centers of germination and absorbs a lot of heat. The cooling rate directly affects the microstructure and electrochemical behavior. This is confirmed by SEM observations and electrochemical tests. Furthermore, the addition of niobium transforms the microstructure of gray cast iron from cellular structure into totally dendritic structure. As a consequence, the niobium addition affected the shape and size of graphite, thus considerably reducing the corrosion current density by increasing the polarization resistance Rp.展开更多
Insulin resistance(IR) has been considered to be an important causative factor of metabolic syndrome(Met S). The present study investigated whether pomegranate peel polyphenols(PPPs) could prevent the development of M...Insulin resistance(IR) has been considered to be an important causative factor of metabolic syndrome(Met S). The present study investigated whether pomegranate peel polyphenols(PPPs) could prevent the development of Met S by improving IR in rats. Male Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were fed high fat diet(HFD) to induce Met S and supplemented with different dosages of PPPs for 12 weeks. The results showed that HFD-induced insulin resistant rats had disordered metabolism of blood glucose, blood lipid, and terrible muscle fiber morphology when compared with normal diet-fed rats, but PPPs treatment at a dosage of 300 mg/kg·day significantly reversed these negative effects. Moreover, in skeletal muscle tissue of insulin resistant rats, PPPs treatments significantly increased the protein expressions of insulin receptor(Ins R) and phosphorylated insulin receptor substrate 1(IRS-1), stimulated peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT/PKB) signaling pathway, and aggrandized the protein levels of phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β) and glucose transporter 4(GLUT4). Our results suggest that PPPs possess of the beneficial effects on alleviating IR by enhancing insulin sensitivity and regulating glucose metabolism.展开更多
The novel sulfonated polyimide membranes were successfully synthesized by thermal imidization with monomers of 4,4＇-（hexafluoroisopropylidene）diphthalic anhydride （6FDA）, 4,4＇-diamino- diphenyl ether-2,2＇-disul...The novel sulfonated polyimide membranes were successfully synthesized by thermal imidization with monomers of 4,4＇-（hexafluoroisopropylidene）diphthalic anhydride （6FDA）, 4,4＇-diamino- diphenyl ether-2,2＇-disulfonic acid （SODA） and 3,3 ＇-diaminochalcone （3DAC）. Photosensitive chalcone moiety was introduced to the main chain of copolymers, and the photocrosslinking of resulting copolymer in aqueous electrolyte was attempted. A series of sulfonated copolyimide precursors containing chalcone functional groups in the main chain were prepared with different sulfonation degrees by controlling the molar ratio of SODA, 6FDA and 3DAC. The polymer membranes were prepared from these sulfonated aromatic precursors by solution casting and subsequent thermal imidization. The crosslinking with UV irradiation was attempted in the presence or absence of distilled water. The characterizations of the resulting membrane such as the ion-exchange capacity, water absorption and ionic conductivity were performed with respect to the copolymer compositions and the photocrosslinking conditions.展开更多
The intermetallic compounds formation at interface between rare earth elements and clad material were investigated to demonstrate the effects of rare earth elements on fuel-cladding chemical interaction （FCCI） behav...The intermetallic compounds formation at interface between rare earth elements and clad material were investigated to demonstrate the effects of rare earth elements on fuel-cladding chemical interaction （FCCI） behavior. Mischmetal （70Ce-30La） and Nd were prepared as rare earth elements. Diffusion couple testing was performed on the rare earth elements and cladding （9Cr2W steel） near the operation temperature of （sodium-cooled fast reactor） SFR fuel. The performance of a diffusion barrier consisting of Zr and V metallic foil against the rare earth elements was also evaluated. Our results showed that Ce and Nd in the rare earth elements and Fe in the clad material interdiffused and reacted to form intermetallic species according to the parabolic rate law, describing the migration of the rare earth element. The diffusion of Fe limited the reaction progress such that the entire process was governed by the cubic rate law. Rare earth materials could be used as a surrogate for high burnup metallic fuels, and the performance of the barrier material was demonstrated to be effective.展开更多
The microwave induced argon plasma was applied to the preparation of NaOH-activated carbon from sugar cane bagasse. The distinguished feature of the heating technique with this cold plasma is the short operation time....The microwave induced argon plasma was applied to the preparation of NaOH-activated carbon from sugar cane bagasse. The distinguished feature of the heating technique with this cold plasma is the short operation time. The carbonization and the activation process were finalized in one step within 3 min. The prepared activated carbon with NaOH ratio 3 to bagasse characterized using N2 adsorption of type IV (IUPAC classification) to give specific surface area of 1980 m2/g and mesopore volume of 0.73 ml/g. It also showed a higher specific capacitance of 201 F/g in 1 M H2SO4 solution (with standard three electrodes) than the corresponding one by the conventional heating, previously reported. The other features were the absence of oxygen groups and the presence of carbon centered stable radicals, detected by ESR spectra, on the surface.展开更多
Polycrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films have been deposited at 450°C onto glass and silicon substrates by pulsed laser deposition technique (PLD). The used source was a KrF excimer laser (248 nm, 25 ns, 5 Hz,...Polycrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films have been deposited at 450°C onto glass and silicon substrates by pulsed laser deposition technique (PLD). The used source was a KrF excimer laser (248 nm, 25 ns, 5 Hz, 2 J/cm2). The effects of glass and silicon substrates on structural and optical properties of ZnO films have been investigated. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that ZnO films are polycrystalline with a hexagonal wurtzite—type structure with a strong (103) orientation and have a good crystallinity on monocrystalline Si(100) substrate. The thickness and compositional depth profile were studied by Rutherford Backscattering spectrometry (RBS). The average transmittance of ZnO films deposited on glass substrate in the visible range is 70%.展开更多
A thermodynamic based equation to predict the diffusivity of nitrogen in α-ferrite was investigated in consideration of the equilibrium nitrogen concentration. The temperature-dependent jump distance calculated from ...A thermodynamic based equation to predict the diffusivity of nitrogen in α-ferrite was investigated in consideration of the equilibrium nitrogen concentration. The temperature-dependent jump distance calculated from the lattice parameter of ferrite was used to derive the frequency factor as a function of temperature. The calculation accuracy for nitrogen diffusivity using the proposed thermodynamic based equation was improved by comparing the calculation results using previous empirical equations based on Arrhenius type relationship with measured diffusivity of nitrogen for α-ferrite at different temperatures.展开更多
Future vehicular Internet-of-Things(IoT)systems feature a large number of devices and multi-access environments where different types of communication,computing,and storage resources must be efficiently utilized.At th...Future vehicular Internet-of-Things(IoT)systems feature a large number of devices and multi-access environments where different types of communication,computing,and storage resources must be efficiently utilized.At the same time,novel services such as cooperative autonomous driving and intelligent transportation systems(ITS),that demand unprecedented high accuracy,ultra-low latency,and large bandwidth,are emerging.展开更多
Methoxy groups is favorable for film-forming property of oligophenylenevinylenes （OPVs） and the Langmuir-Blodgett film of 1,4-bis （3,4,5-trimetlaoxystyryl）-2,5-dimethoxybenzene （MOPV） was prepared. It might be t...Methoxy groups is favorable for film-forming property of oligophenylenevinylenes （OPVs） and the Langmuir-Blodgett film of 1,4-bis （3,4,5-trimetlaoxystyryl）-2,5-dimethoxybenzene （MOPV） was prepared. It might be the formation of H-aggregate of MOPV in the LB film that results in a 57 nm blue shift of λmax for the absorption and a 58 nm red shift of λmax for the fluorescence, respectively.展开更多
Aims: There has been no evidence on the effects of evolocumab, protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, on small size LDL. We observationally investigated the efficacy and side effects of evolocum...Aims: There has been no evidence on the effects of evolocumab, protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, on small size LDL. We observationally investigated the efficacy and side effects of evolocumab on the LDL subfraction particle diameter using PAGE system for lipoprotein analysis. Methods: We defined 30 patients with high-risk hyperlipidemia. As for analysis of LDL subfraction profile, we used polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis three methods: 1) 3% nondenatured poly-acrylamide gel electrophoresis method (3%PAGE), 2) 2% - 16% nondenatured poly-acrylamide gradient gel electro-phoresis method (2% - 16% GGE) and 3) 2.7% - 5% GGE. Evolocumab 140 mg/day administered together with statin significantly improved serum total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-dense lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and LDL-C after four-week treatment. Results: TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C levels were improved by, respectively, 33%, 20%, 10%, and 54%. The mean LDL size significantly increased from 25.6 ± 0.4 nm to 26.4 ± 0.8 nm. The small dense LDL-cholesterol (sdLDL-C), large buoyant LDL-cholesterol (lbLDL-C), and mid-band lipoprotein-cholesterol were reduced, respectively. Therefore, the preliminary study on this paper can be the first step into a new insight on the world of lipid metabolism. Conclusion: Short-term administration of evolocumab addedons to statin therapy, significantly reduced small size LDL levels.展开更多
Modern manufacturing aims to reduce downtime and track process anomalies to make profitable business decisions.This ideology is strengthened by Industry 4.0,which aims to continuously monitor high-value manufacturing ...Modern manufacturing aims to reduce downtime and track process anomalies to make profitable business decisions.This ideology is strengthened by Industry 4.0,which aims to continuously monitor high-value manufacturing assets.This article builds upon the Industry 4.0 concept to improve the efficiency of manufacturing systems.The major contribution is a framework for continuous monitoring and feedback-based control in the friction stir welding(FSW)process.It consists of a CNC manufacturing machine,sensors,edge,cloud systems,and deep neural networks,all working cohesively in real time.The edge device,located near the FSW machine,consists of a neural network that receives sensory information and predicts weld quality in real time.It addresses time-critical manufacturing decisions.Cloud receives the sensory data if weld quality is poor,and a second neural network predicts the new set of welding parameters that are sent as feedback to the welding machine.Several experiments are conducted for training the neural networks.The framework successfully tracks process quality and improves the welding by controlling it in real time.The system enables faster monitoring and control achieved in less than 1 s.The framework is validated through several experiments.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001679 and 31871801)the Science and Technology Research of Shaanxi Province(2021QFY07-03)+1 种基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK202103098)the Scientific and Technological Achievements Commercialization Program of Shaanxi(2023-YDCGZH-13)。
文摘Gut microbiota regulate the activation of adipose browning,which promote energy dissipation and combat diet-induced obesity.Pomegranate peel polyphenols(PPPs)have been shown to reduce obesity,regulate lipid metabolism in adipose tissue,and modulate the composition of gut microbiota in animal fed high-fat diet(HFD).However,the role of gut microbiota in the improvement of obesity by PPPs has not been elucidated.In current study,we applied antibiotics to inhibit gut microbiota in mice fed HFD and treated with PPPs.The results showed that the inhibition of gut microbiota impair the effect of PPPs on reducing obesity and promoting adipose browning,and change the fecal metabolomic profiles in respond to PPPs.Moreover,the inhibition of gut microbiota supressed the promotive effects of PPPs on the levels of Akkermansia and microbiota-related metabolites,such as urolithin A,short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs),and bile acids(BAs),which were associated with activating adipose browning.Therefore,our results suggested that the presence of gut microbiota is essential for PPPs to ameliorate HFD-induced obesity.The related bacteria or metabolites generated by the interaction between PPPs and microbiota promote adipose browning and facilitate the beneficial effects of PPPs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001679)the Science and Technology Research of Shaanxi Province(2021QFY07-03)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK202103098)supported by the Scientific and Technological Achievements Commercialization Program of Shaanxi(2023-YD-CGZH-13)。
文摘High-fat diet(HFD)promotes the imbalance of gut microbiota,contributing to the development of metabolic disorders.Pomegranate juice(PJ)and inulin,as dietary polyphenol and dietary fiber respectively,have been reported to ameliorate diet-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and metabolic disorders.However,the combined effect of PJ and inulin on HFD-induced metabolic disorders has not been elucidated.In current study,we found that the combination of PJ and inulin prevent HFD-induced obesity,dyslipidemia,and gut microbiota dysbiosis.Moreover,the fecal levels of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)produced by inulin were increased after inulin combined with PJ.The levels of pomegranate polyphenol metabolites produced by PJ were also increased after PJ combined with inulin,especially pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the presence of inulin enhance the absorption level of urolithin A.Fecal metabolomic analysis found that PJ combined with inulin alter the metabolic status compared with PJ.It was also showed that the levels of SCFAs and pomegranate polyphenol metabolites among groups were correlated with gut microbiota and metabolic disorders indicators.Our results suggested that PJ combined with inulin prevent HFD-induced metabolic disorders,which may be attributed to the promotion of mutual metabolic transformation and absorption of PJ and inulin by gut microbiota.
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Research of Shaanxi Province(2020QFY08-03)Forestry Science and Technology Programs of Shaanxi Province(SXLK2020-0213)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK202103098)。
文摘The high incidence of postpartum hypogalactia hinders the healthy development of postpartum women and the next generation.Lacquer seed oil(LSO),extracted from the seeds of the lacquer tree,has been traditionally used as a dietary supplement for promoting postpartum lactation and recovery in some districts of China.However,its physiological effects have not been verified,and the mechanism and active components of LSO have not been analyzed.Thus,we applied LSO to bromocriptine-induced postpartum hypogalactia rats.The results showed that LSO supplement effectively improves bromocriptine-induced postpartum hypogalactia.LSO also increased prolactin levels reduced by bromocriptine,promoted JAK2/STAT5 and PI3K/AKT pathways and several gene expression levels of milk synthesis in mammary gland.Moreover,metabolomic and network pharmacological analysis further revealed that JAK2/STAT5,PI3K/AKT,and estrogen signaling pathway are the potential main regulatory sites for the beneficial effects of LSO on postpartum hypogalactia,and that quercetin,kaempferol,arachidonic acid,epicatechin,and β-sitosterol are the top 5 main active ingredients of LSO.Our results suggested that LSO has great potential in the application of the improvement of postpartum hypogalactia.
基金the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) Government of India for funding
文摘In the current transformative era of biomedicine,hydrogels have established their presence in biomaterials due to their superior biocompatibility,tuneability and resemblance with native tissue.However,hydrogels typically exhibit poor conductivity due to their hydrophilic polymer structure.Electrical conductivity provides an important enhancement to the properties of hydrogel-based systems in various biomedical applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering.Consequently,researchers are developing combinatorial strategies to develop electrically responsive“SMART”systems to improve the therapeutic efficacy of biomolecules.Electrically conductive hydrogels have been explored for various drug delivery applications,enabling higher loading of therapeutic cargo with on-demand delivery.This review emphasizes the properties,mechanisms,fabrication techniques and recent advancements of electrically responsive“SMART”systems aiding on-site drug delivery applications.Additionally,it covers prospects for the successful translation of these systems into clinical research.
基金supported by the Korea Institute for Advance-ment of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(HRD Program for Industrial Innovation)(No.P0023676)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.NRF-2022R1A5A1030054 and RS-2023-00281508).
文摘Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable cryogenic strength.Nonetheless,studies on hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in BCC-TRIP MEAs have not been conducted,although the TRIP effect and consequent BCC martensite usually deteriorate HE susceptibility.In these alloys,initial as-quenched martensite alters hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior,and deformation-induced martensitic transformation(DIMT)provides preferred crack propagation sites,which critically affects HE susceptibility.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the HE behav-ior of BCC-TRIP MEAs by designing four V10 Cr_(10)Co_(30)Fe_(50-x)Ni_(x)(x=0,1,2,and 3 at%)MEAs,adjusting both the initial phase constituent and phase metastability.A decreased Ni content leads to a reduced fraction and mechanical stability of FCC,which in turn increases HE susceptibility,as determined through electro-chemical hydrogen pre-charging and slow-strain rate tests The permeation test and thermal desorption analysis reveal that the hydrogen diffusivity and content are affected by initial BCC fraction,interconnectivity of BCC,and refined FCC.As these initial phase constituents differ between the alloys with FCC-and BCC-dominant initial phase,microstructural factors affecting HE are unveiled discretely among these alloy groups by correlation of hydrogen-induced crack behavior with hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior.In alloys with an FCC-dominant initial phase,the initial BCC fraction and DIMT initiation rate emerge as critical factors,rather than the extent of DIMT.For BCC-dominant alloys,the primary contributor is an increase in the initial BCC fraction,rather than the extent or rate of DIMT.The unraveled roles of microstructural factors provide insights into designing HE-resistant BCC-TRIP MEAs.
基金financially supported by the Industrial Strategic Technology Development Program(No.10062304)funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry,and Energy(MOTIE,Republic of Korea)the Main Research Program(Nos.PNK8370&PNK8650)funded by the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS,Republic of Korea)+6 种基金a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(No.RS-2023-00217415)performed at the Northwestern University Center for Atom-Probe Tomography(NUCAPT)The LEAP tomo-graph at NUCAPT was purchased and upgraded with grants from the NSF-MRI(No.DMR-0420532)ONRDURIP(Nos.N00014-0400798,N00014-0610539,N00014-0910781,N00014-1712870)programssupport from the MRSEC program(No.NSF DMR-1720139)the Materials Research Center,SHyNE Re-source(No.NSF ECCS-1542205)the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy(ISEN)at Northwestern University.We thank the Cen-ter for University-wide Research Facilities(CURF)at Jeonbuk Na-tional University and Institute of Next-generation Semiconductor convergence Technology(INST)at DGIST for their assistance with the experiments.We also thank Prof.Dieter Isheim and Dr.Amir Farkoosh for their helpful discussions concerning APT analyses.
文摘We investigate the effect of aging temperature on precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of an Al-7.6Zn-2.7Mg-2.0Cu-0.1Zr-0.07Ti(wt.%)alloy by evaluating the matrix’s microhardness,electrical resistivity,and tensile properties:additionally,employing X-ray diffraction(XRD),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and atom-probe tomography(APT)to charac-terize this alloy.The nanoprecipitates forming under peak-aging conditions vary with aging temperature,forming coherent GPI zones at 80℃,GPII zones with minorη’at 120-150℃,andη’/ηwith minor GP zones at 180-220℃.GPI and GPII zones forming at 80-150℃ contain similar concentrations of solute atoms(11Zn-9Mg-(<1.0)Cu(at.%)),whereas theη’/ηnanoprecipitates forming at 180℃ contain larger concentrations of solute atoms(28Zn-24Mg-3.4Cu(at.%)).The strength of the peak-aged alloy decreases with increasing aging temperature owing to the increasing size and decreasing number density of the nanoprecipitates.Under peak-aging conditions,precipitation strengthening originates mainly from dislo-cation shearing at 80-150℃ and from Orowan bypassing at temperatures above 180℃.The shearable to non-shearable transition of the nanoprecipitates at 180℃ reduces the strain hardening rate,thereby decreasing the alloy’s ductility.
基金supported by the Nano&Material Technology Development Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by Ministry of Science and ICT(No.2022M3H4A1A04096380)and(No.2022M3H4A3A01082883)。
文摘Long-term societal prosperity depends on addressing the world’s energy and environmental problems,and photocatalysis has emerged as a viable remedy.Improving the efficiency of photocatalytic processes is fundamentally achieved by optimizing the effective utilization of solar energy and enhancing the efficient separation of photogenerated charges.It has been demonstrated that the fabrication ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor-based photocatalysts is effective in increasing solar light absorption,long-term stability,large-scale production and promoting charge transfer.This focused review explores on the current developments inⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductor materials for solar-powered photocatalytic systems.The review explores on various subjects,including the advancement ofⅢ–Ⅴsemiconductors,photocatalytic mechanisms,and their uses in H2 conversion,CO_(2)reduction,environmental remediation,and photocatalytic oxidation and reduction reactions.In order to design heterostructures,the review delves into basic concepts including solar light absorption and effective charge separation.It also highlights significant advancements in green energy systems for water splitting,emphasizing the significance of establishing eco-friendly systems for CO_(2)reduction and hydrogen production.The main purpose is to produce hydrogen through sustainable and ecologically friendly energy conversion.The review intends to foster the development of greener and more sustainable energy source by encouraging researchers and developers to focus on practical applications and advancements in solar-powered photocatalysis.
基金This work was supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)KAKENHI(No.JP 19K05057).
文摘All-solid-state Z-scheme photocatalysts,containing Cu_(2)O,TiO_(2)(rutile),and Au as the elec-tron mediator,were prepared and applied to the reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)in aqueous solutions.The Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites were prepared by loading Au core-Cu_(2)O shell hemisphere particles on TiO_(2)(rutile)nanorods using a two-step photocatalytic deposition process.Un-der ultraviolet-visible(UV-vis)light illumination,the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites exhibited higher photocatalytic Cr(Ⅵ)reduction activities than those exhibited by single TiO_(2)(rutile)and Cu_(2)O.In this reaction,a precipitate containing Cr,which was considered to be Cr(OH)_(3),was deposited site-selectively on the Au core-Cu_(2)O shell particles of the composites,indi-cating that the reduction site of the composite was Cu_(2)O,and the reaction proceeded accord-ing to the Z-scheme.The Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composites also exhibited photocatalytic activity under visible light illumination.The oxidation state of Cu in the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composite gradually changed from Cu(Ⅰ)to Cu(Ⅱ)during the photocatalytic Cr(Ⅵ)reduction.However the composite maintained its high photocatalytic performance even after oxidation.The role of Au in the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composite was examined by comparing the properties of the Cu_(2)O-Au-TiO_(2) composite with those of the Cu_(2)O-TiO_(2) composite prepared via direct Cu_(2)O deposition on TiO_(2).
文摘The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of niobium addition as an inoculation element on the microstructure and electrochemical properties of EN-FGL250 gray cast iron. Niobium additions are in a powder form and have a 0.5 mm particle size at dfferent proportions of 1 wt.% and 3 wt.%. The addition was done during casting of the metal in the mold at the last cooling step of the melt cast iron. These additions have a significant impact on the phenomenon of solidifi cation as the metal powder deposited in the sand molds creates new centers of germination and absorbs a lot of heat. The cooling rate directly affects the microstructure and electrochemical behavior. This is confirmed by SEM observations and electrochemical tests. Furthermore, the addition of niobium transforms the microstructure of gray cast iron from cellular structure into totally dendritic structure. As a consequence, the niobium addition affected the shape and size of graphite, thus considerably reducing the corrosion current density by increasing the polarization resistance Rp.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31871801, 32001679)the Science and Technology Research of Shaanxi Province (2020QFY08-03)+1 种基金Forestry Science and Technology Programs of Shaanxi Province (SXLK20200213)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (GK201604013)。
文摘Insulin resistance(IR) has been considered to be an important causative factor of metabolic syndrome(Met S). The present study investigated whether pomegranate peel polyphenols(PPPs) could prevent the development of Met S by improving IR in rats. Male Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were fed high fat diet(HFD) to induce Met S and supplemented with different dosages of PPPs for 12 weeks. The results showed that HFD-induced insulin resistant rats had disordered metabolism of blood glucose, blood lipid, and terrible muscle fiber morphology when compared with normal diet-fed rats, but PPPs treatment at a dosage of 300 mg/kg·day significantly reversed these negative effects. Moreover, in skeletal muscle tissue of insulin resistant rats, PPPs treatments significantly increased the protein expressions of insulin receptor(Ins R) and phosphorylated insulin receptor substrate 1(IRS-1), stimulated peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT/PKB) signaling pathway, and aggrandized the protein levels of phosphorylated glycogen synthase kinase-3β(GSK-3β) and glucose transporter 4(GLUT4). Our results suggest that PPPs possess of the beneficial effects on alleviating IR by enhancing insulin sensitivity and regulating glucose metabolism.
基金Funded by the New & Renewable Energy R&D Program(2009T100100606) under the Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Koreathe National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) through the Human Resource Training Project for Regional Innovation
文摘The novel sulfonated polyimide membranes were successfully synthesized by thermal imidization with monomers of 4,4＇-（hexafluoroisopropylidene）diphthalic anhydride （6FDA）, 4,4＇-diamino- diphenyl ether-2,2＇-disulfonic acid （SODA） and 3,3 ＇-diaminochalcone （3DAC）. Photosensitive chalcone moiety was introduced to the main chain of copolymers, and the photocrosslinking of resulting copolymer in aqueous electrolyte was attempted. A series of sulfonated copolyimide precursors containing chalcone functional groups in the main chain were prepared with different sulfonation degrees by controlling the molar ratio of SODA, 6FDA and 3DAC. The polymer membranes were prepared from these sulfonated aromatic precursors by solution casting and subsequent thermal imidization. The crosslinking with UV irradiation was attempted in the presence or absence of distilled water. The characterizations of the resulting membrane such as the ion-exchange capacity, water absorption and ionic conductivity were performed with respect to the copolymer compositions and the photocrosslinking conditions.
基金Project supported by National Nuclear Technology Program of National Research Foundation (NRF)Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST), Korean Government
文摘The intermetallic compounds formation at interface between rare earth elements and clad material were investigated to demonstrate the effects of rare earth elements on fuel-cladding chemical interaction （FCCI） behavior. Mischmetal （70Ce-30La） and Nd were prepared as rare earth elements. Diffusion couple testing was performed on the rare earth elements and cladding （9Cr2W steel） near the operation temperature of （sodium-cooled fast reactor） SFR fuel. The performance of a diffusion barrier consisting of Zr and V metallic foil against the rare earth elements was also evaluated. Our results showed that Ce and Nd in the rare earth elements and Fe in the clad material interdiffused and reacted to form intermetallic species according to the parabolic rate law, describing the migration of the rare earth element. The diffusion of Fe limited the reaction progress such that the entire process was governed by the cubic rate law. Rare earth materials could be used as a surrogate for high burnup metallic fuels, and the performance of the barrier material was demonstrated to be effective.
文摘The microwave induced argon plasma was applied to the preparation of NaOH-activated carbon from sugar cane bagasse. The distinguished feature of the heating technique with this cold plasma is the short operation time. The carbonization and the activation process were finalized in one step within 3 min. The prepared activated carbon with NaOH ratio 3 to bagasse characterized using N2 adsorption of type IV (IUPAC classification) to give specific surface area of 1980 m2/g and mesopore volume of 0.73 ml/g. It also showed a higher specific capacitance of 201 F/g in 1 M H2SO4 solution (with standard three electrodes) than the corresponding one by the conventional heating, previously reported. The other features were the absence of oxygen groups and the presence of carbon centered stable radicals, detected by ESR spectra, on the surface.
文摘Polycrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films have been deposited at 450°C onto glass and silicon substrates by pulsed laser deposition technique (PLD). The used source was a KrF excimer laser (248 nm, 25 ns, 5 Hz, 2 J/cm2). The effects of glass and silicon substrates on structural and optical properties of ZnO films have been investigated. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that ZnO films are polycrystalline with a hexagonal wurtzite—type structure with a strong (103) orientation and have a good crystallinity on monocrystalline Si(100) substrate. The thickness and compositional depth profile were studied by Rutherford Backscattering spectrometry (RBS). The average transmittance of ZnO films deposited on glass substrate in the visible range is 70%.
文摘A thermodynamic based equation to predict the diffusivity of nitrogen in α-ferrite was investigated in consideration of the equilibrium nitrogen concentration. The temperature-dependent jump distance calculated from the lattice parameter of ferrite was used to derive the frequency factor as a function of temperature. The calculation accuracy for nitrogen diffusivity using the proposed thermodynamic based equation was improved by comparing the calculation results using previous empirical equations based on Arrhenius type relationship with measured diffusivity of nitrogen for α-ferrite at different temperatures.
文摘Future vehicular Internet-of-Things(IoT)systems feature a large number of devices and multi-access environments where different types of communication,computing,and storage resources must be efficiently utilized.At the same time,novel services such as cooperative autonomous driving and intelligent transportation systems(ITS),that demand unprecedented high accuracy,ultra-low latency,and large bandwidth,are emerging.
文摘Methoxy groups is favorable for film-forming property of oligophenylenevinylenes （OPVs） and the Langmuir-Blodgett film of 1,4-bis （3,4,5-trimetlaoxystyryl）-2,5-dimethoxybenzene （MOPV） was prepared. It might be the formation of H-aggregate of MOPV in the LB film that results in a 57 nm blue shift of λmax for the absorption and a 58 nm red shift of λmax for the fluorescence, respectively.
文摘Aims: There has been no evidence on the effects of evolocumab, protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, on small size LDL. We observationally investigated the efficacy and side effects of evolocumab on the LDL subfraction particle diameter using PAGE system for lipoprotein analysis. Methods: We defined 30 patients with high-risk hyperlipidemia. As for analysis of LDL subfraction profile, we used polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis three methods: 1) 3% nondenatured poly-acrylamide gel electrophoresis method (3%PAGE), 2) 2% - 16% nondenatured poly-acrylamide gradient gel electro-phoresis method (2% - 16% GGE) and 3) 2.7% - 5% GGE. Evolocumab 140 mg/day administered together with statin significantly improved serum total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-dense lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and LDL-C after four-week treatment. Results: TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C levels were improved by, respectively, 33%, 20%, 10%, and 54%. The mean LDL size significantly increased from 25.6 ± 0.4 nm to 26.4 ± 0.8 nm. The small dense LDL-cholesterol (sdLDL-C), large buoyant LDL-cholesterol (lbLDL-C), and mid-band lipoprotein-cholesterol were reduced, respectively. Therefore, the preliminary study on this paper can be the first step into a new insight on the world of lipid metabolism. Conclusion: Short-term administration of evolocumab addedons to statin therapy, significantly reduced small size LDL levels.
文摘Modern manufacturing aims to reduce downtime and track process anomalies to make profitable business decisions.This ideology is strengthened by Industry 4.0,which aims to continuously monitor high-value manufacturing assets.This article builds upon the Industry 4.0 concept to improve the efficiency of manufacturing systems.The major contribution is a framework for continuous monitoring and feedback-based control in the friction stir welding(FSW)process.It consists of a CNC manufacturing machine,sensors,edge,cloud systems,and deep neural networks,all working cohesively in real time.The edge device,located near the FSW machine,consists of a neural network that receives sensory information and predicts weld quality in real time.It addresses time-critical manufacturing decisions.Cloud receives the sensory data if weld quality is poor,and a second neural network predicts the new set of welding parameters that are sent as feedback to the welding machine.Several experiments are conducted for training the neural networks.The framework successfully tracks process quality and improves the welding by controlling it in real time.The system enables faster monitoring and control achieved in less than 1 s.The framework is validated through several experiments.
