Understanding the energy-dependent plasma oxidation mechanism of 4H-SiC is crucial for advancing the development of high-performance devices. However, due to the lack of in-situ characterization techniques and the lim...
Water changes caused by precipitation may affect the elemental cycle of ecosystems by influencing soil microorganisms. In this study, precipitation control experiment was conducted in semi-arid alpine grasslands in no...
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Water changes caused by precipitation may affect the elemental cycle of ecosystems by influencing soil microorganisms. In this study, precipitation control experiment was conducted in semi-arid alpine grasslands in northern Tibet, and plots were set up and divided into increased water (IW) and decreased water (DW) plots. Moreover, the link between functional genes and soil environmental factors, and the responses of the microbial community functions to precipitation-induced water variations were studied using metagenomic sequencing. To clarify the roles of various proteins and metabolites in the semi-arid alpine grasslands of northern Tibet, functional annotations of clusters of orthologous groups of proteins, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, and carbohydrate-active enzyme of the sequencing data were conducted. The results showed that the absolute abundance of microbial functional genes in IW was significantly higher than that in the control check (CK, natural precipitation) and DW. However, the absolute abundance did not significantly differ between CK and DW. There was no significant difference among the four plant species (Stipa purpurea, Carex moocroftii, Othropis microphylla, and Artemisia capillaris) considered in this study. These results indicated that microbial functions were mainly affected by water and do not depend on the species, and that the effect of IW was greater than that of DW. Further, we found that soil C, N, K, and other nutrients play vital roles in microbial growth, microbial functional genes were not affected by pH;however, soil C, N, and K nutrients and functional genes were negative correlated. Overall, this study enhances our understanding of the responses of microorganisms to precipitation and can be used as a valuable reference for understanding the drought resistance of soil microorganisms in semi-arid and alpine regions.
In this research, core/shell structured nanocellulose (NC)/poly(o-Methoxyaniline) (POANI) nanocomposites for electrochromic applications were synthesized by controllable in situ chemical oxidative polymerization. The ...
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In this research, core/shell structured nanocellulose (NC)/poly(o-Methoxyaniline) (POANI) nanocomposites for electrochromic applications were synthesized by controllable in situ chemical oxidative polymerization. The NC/POANI nanocomposites with different contents of NC can be obtained simply by controlling the relative proportions of the monomers and NC in the polymerization system with hydrochloric acid as the dopant and ammonium persulfate as the oxidant. Films based on the NC/POANI nanocomposites were successfully fabricated by spray-coating technique. The nanocomposite films showed the combination of good film-forming properties and excellent electrochromic behavior. The film based on NC/POANI nanocomposites containing 40% NC exhibited higher optical contrast (81% at 665 nm) and better cycling stability (sustaining 84% of its initial optical contrast after 500 times cyclic test) compared with pure POANI film. Such NC/POANI nanocomposites with excellent electrochromic performance demonstrate great promise towards achieving the ideal electrochromic applications.
Continuous and effective cardiovascular monitoring leveraging wearable pressure sensors attached to human epidermis has gained attention for early diagnosis and mortality prevention in cardiovascular-related diseases....
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For the extraction of theophylline from a water phase, four hydrophobic ionic liquids (ILs) were designed and synthesized which included various amino acid ester cations and the same bis(trifluoromethyl)sulfonimide an...
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For the extraction of theophylline from a water phase, four hydrophobic ionic liquids (ILs) were designed and synthesized which included various amino acid ester cations and the same bis(trifluoromethyl)sulfonimide anion. After screening, l-phenylalanine ethyl ester bis(trifluoromethyl)sulfonimide ([PheC(2)][Tf2N]) showed the highest distribution coefficient and it was then applied to further investigations focused on the extraction conditions. It was also immobilized through a simple procedure and used for the adsorption of theophylline for comparison. The new sorbent was characterized via infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and particle size analysis. In addition, thorough investigations into the adsorption conditions, kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics were carried out, together with selective separation studies. The post-treatment and reuse of the IL were also explored using the two separation approaches. A comprehensive comparison was made between these approaches and reported methods.
Introduction: This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis examining contributing countries and collaborative networks, authors and collaborative relationships, the performance of the institutions, and cocited ...
Introduction: This study aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis examining contributing countries and collaborative networks, authors and collaborative relationships, the performance of the institutions, and cocited journals and references in 3 major orthodontic journals (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, European Journal of Orthodontics, and Angle Orthodontist) over two 10-year periods (2002-2011 and 20122021). Methods: In this study, 4432 publications in the first decade and 4012 publications in the second decade were quantitatively analyzed and visualized using visualization software such as VOSviewer (Leiden University, Spain). Results: Institutions in the United States had the highest number of publications through the 2 decades, whereas Brazil, South Korea, and China achieved significant improvements in performance in the second decade compared with the first. Closer collaborative networks among scholars were revealed in the second decade. The cocitation analysis of the journals showed that highly cited journals included more professional orthodontic journals in the second decade than in the first decade. Conclusions: Bibliometric analysis of publications in 3 major orthodontic journals over two 10-year periods revealed a trend of diversification in countries and institutions participating in publishing, international collaborations, and collaboration networks among authors in the field of orthodontics during the 2 decades. (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2024;166:81-91)
Bulbus Fritillariae cirrhosae (BFC) is used in China both for food and folk medicine due to its powerful biological activities. Initially we assayed antitumor effects of different fractions from BFC using MU assay. Da...
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Bulbus Fritillariae cirrhosae (BFC) is used in China both for food and folk medicine due to its powerful biological activities. Initially we assayed antitumor effects of different fractions from BFC using MU assay. Data indicated that chloroform extracts (CE) and total alkaloids of BFC (TAF) showed higher inhibition of proliferation of LLC cells than other extracts. We further determined contents of total alkaloids and three main alkaloids monomers in CE and TAF, and measured inhibitory effects of three main alkaloids monomers on LLC cells, it suggested that alkaloids might be responsible for all or part of the antitumor activity. Besides, we analyzed the cell cycle and sub-G1 group of LLC cells treated with TAF and found that TAF promoted the cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Moreover, we defined antitumor activity of TAF in vivo and investigated its preliminary antitumor mechanism by histological and immunohistochemical staining technique. These results showed that TAF exhibited significant antitumor activity and low toxicity in vivo. Meanwhile, TAF significantly inhibited tumor angiogenesis and induced apoptosis through activating caspase-3. Overall, the potent antitumor activity of BFC suggests that it may be developed for treatment of cancer in the future. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
In this article, a novel compact Band-5 RX surface acoustic wave (SAW) bandpass filter with high selectivity is proposed. The filter is composed of two identical double-mode SAW (DMS), which are symmetrically placed a...
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In this article, a novel compact Band-5 RX surface acoustic wave (SAW) bandpass filter with high selectivity is proposed. The filter is composed of two identical double-mode SAW (DMS), which are symmetrically placed and cascaded. Every single DMS consists of five interdigital transducer (IDT) blocks and the polarities between each pair of adjacent blocks are not uniform. The unique arrangement of the polarity sequence introduces transmission zeros (TZs) on each side of the filter passband. Therefore, by exclusively employing DMS rather than a combination of DMS and synchronous SAW resonators, steep near-band skirt and excellent out-of-band rejection performance are achieved. The in-line extracted-pole topology is applied to characterize the resonance and transmission properties of the proposed DMS. The operating mechanism of the dual-track DMS filter is revealed by the transversal coupling routing diagram with three odd-mode and three even-mode resonances. The filter is implemented on a standard Y-X 42(degrees) LiTaO3 wafer with a center frequency of 882 MHz, a 3-dB bandwidth of 32 MHz, a measured minimum in-band insertion loss of 1.3 dB, and a better-than-45-dB suppression level within the frequency ranges of dc-0.851 GHz and 0.912-3 GHz.
Diabetic osteoporosis, a prevalent chronic complication of diabetes, is marked by reduced bone mass, increased bone fragility, and susceptibility to fractures. A significant cause of this condition is the disruption o...
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Diabetic osteoporosis, a prevalent chronic complication of diabetes, is marked by reduced bone mass, increased bone fragility, and susceptibility to fractures. A significant cause of this condition is the disruption of osteoblastic homeostasis due to prolonged hyperglycemia, which impedes bone regeneration and remodeling. Despite its prevalence, no effective treatments specifically target diabetic osteoporosis. Recently, small-activating RNA (saRNA) therapy has attracted attention for its targeting capacity, high efficacy, and minimal side effects. However, RNA's inherent properties, such as structural instability, susceptibility to degradation, and poor penetration, limit its applications. To address these limitations, a gene-activating tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA) with sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) gene activation function is developed, termed Tsa. Tsa exhibits an RNA-protecting effect and can effectively penetrate cell membranes to upregulate SIRT1 gene expression. At the histological level, Tsa treatment alleviates diabetic osteoporosis by increasing bone trabecular density and promoting new bone formation. At the cellular level, it switches macrophage polarization toward the anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype while inhibiting the inflammatory M1 phenotype, creating a favorable bone immune microenvironment for osteoblasts. At the genetic level, Tsa activates SIRT1 expression, which deacetylates Acetyl-p65 to block the NF-kappa B pathway and restore the osteoimmune environment. Overall, this research demonstrates a nanodrug "Tsa", capable of activating SIRT1 and modulating the bone immune environment, thereby showcasing its immense potential for diabetic osteoporosis treatment.
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) has unique advantages in the preparation of high-density, fine-grained ceramics. In this work, 1.0 at.% neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) powders were prepared via solid-sta...
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Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) has unique advantages in the preparation of high-density, fine-grained ceramics. In this work, 1.0 at.% neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) powders were prepared via solid-state reaction (SSR) and co-precipitation (CP) methods, and differences in their microstructure after being subjected to the same sintering process were compared. After calcination of raw materials at different temperatures, there was significant phase change at 800 degrees C-1400 degrees C for SSR powders. However, this process did not occur for CP powders. Average grain size of Nd:YAG ceramics prepared via CP method was smaller than that of ceramics prepared via SSR method. HIP provided significant improvement in both microstructure and in-line transmittance of ceramics. Ceramics pre-fired under vacuum at 1700 degrees C showed slight increase in grain size after HIP, with densities close to 100%, and clean, narrow grain boundaries. Moreover, in-line transmittance of ceramics increased from 69.91% to 80.37% (at 1064 nm) via HIP.
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