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2. Modulating Solvent Layer Structure of Li+ to Achieve a Stable High-Voltage Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Batteries.
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Li, Yuqian, Liu, Huanrong, Zou, Jiaxuan, Li, Tianle, and Wang, Wenju
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3. Association of short-chain fatty acids and the gut microbiome with type 2 diabetes: Evidence from the Henan Rural Cohort.
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Yang, Tianyu, Wu, Cuiping, Li, Yuqian, Wang, Chongjian, Mao, Zhenxing, Huo, Wenqian, Li, Jia, Li, Yan, Xing, Wenguo, and Li, Linlin
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Human studies about short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the gut microbiome, and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are limited. Here we explored the association between SCFAs and T2DM and the effects of gut microbial diversity on glucose status in rural populations. We performed a cross-sectional study from the Henan Rural Cohort and collected stool samples. Gut microbiota composition and faecal SCFA concentrations were measured by 16S rRNA and GC-MS. The population was divided based on the tertiles of SCFAs, and logistic regression models assessed the relationship between SCFAs and T2DM. Generalized linear models tested the interactions between SCFAs and gut microbial diversity on glucose indicators (glucose, HbAlc and insulin). Compared to the lowest tertile of total SCFA, acetate and butyrate, the highest tertile exhibited lower T2DM prevalence, with ORs and 95% CIs of 0.291 (0.085–0.991), 0.160 (0.044–0.574) and 0.171 (0.047–0.620), respectively. Restricted cubic spline demonstrated an approximately inverse S-shaped association. We also noted interactions of the ACE index with the highest tertile of valerate on glucose levels (P-interaction = 0.022) and the Shannon index with the middle tertile of butyrate on insulin levels (P-interaction = 0.034). Genus Prevotella_9 and Odoribacter were inversely correlated with T2DM, and the genus Blautia was positively associated with T2DM. These bacteria are common SCFA-producing members. Inverse S-shaped associations between SCFAs (total SCFA, acetate, and butyrate) and T2DM were observed. Valerate and butyrate modify glucose status with increasing gut microbial diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Triphenylethylene benzimidazole derivatives with aggregation-induced luminescence and reversible mechanofluorochromism characteristics
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Masrour, Rachid, Xu, Xuemei, Liu, Yufeng, Wu, Xiaohui, Li, Yuqian, Guan, Liliang, Wang, Yilan, Chen, Zhao, Liu, Hongliang, and Pu, Shouzhi
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5. Association of low-carbohydrate diet scores and type 2 diabetes in Chinese rural adults: The Henan Rural Cohort Study
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Li, Yan, Li, Yuqian, Wang, Chongjian, Mao, Zhenxing, Huo, Wenqian, Xing, Wenguo, Li, Jia, Yang, Tian yu, and Li, Linlin
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Purpose: To investigate the association between low-carbohydrate diet scores (LCDs) and the risk of type 2 diabetes in rural China. Methods: A total of 38,100 adults were included in the Henan Rural Cohort Study. Macronutrient intake was assessed via a validated food-frequency questionnaire to create low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) scores. Multivariate logistic regression models and subgroup analysis were performed to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Results: After multivariable adjustment, participants with a high total low-carbohydrate diet score have a high risk of T2D (extreme-quartile OR= 1.23, 95% CI: 1.04–1.41; P= 0.007), whereas plant-based LCD score is not related to T2D risk. Among individuals with a BMI < 24 (extreme-quartile OR= 1.22, 95% CI: 1.01–1.47; P< 0.001) or high levels of physical activity (extreme-quartile OR= 1.42, 95% CI: 1.17–1.72; P< 0.001), the animal-based LCD score is positively correlated with the risk of T2D. Conclusion: Among Chinese rural populations, high-fat-low carbohydrate diet is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. High intake of animal protein and fat also increases T2D risk in those who are overweight or have high physical activity.
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6. Integrated Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure and Metabolic Profiling of Elderly Residents Living near Industrial Plants.
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Yang, Yajing, Wang, Xuebing, Yang, Minmin, Wei, Si, and Li, Yuqian
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7. Yttrium-Containing Solid Electrolyte Interphase Safeguards Lithium Anodes in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries.
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Hao, Xiaoqian, Mao, Yangyang, Zhu, Tianjiao, Liu, Yan, Li, Tianle, Xiao, Yupeng, Zang, Jinqi, Wang, Wenju, Li, Yuqian, and Ding, Jianguo
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8. Ionic Competition between Na+ and H+ in Aqueous Sodium-Ion Battery Electrolytes.
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Li, Yuqian, Liu, Huanrong, Zang, Jinqi, and Wang, Wenju
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9. Integrated Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure and Metabolic Profiling of Elderly Residents Living near Industrial Plants
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Yang, Yajing, Wang, Xuebing, Yang, Minmin, Wei, Si, and Li, Yuqian
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are widely used in industrial production, causing potential health risks to the residents living around chemical industrial plants; however, the lack of data on population exposure and adverse effects impedes our understanding and ability to prevent risks. In this study, we performed screening and association analysis on exogenous PFAS pollutants and endogenous small-molecule metabolites in the serum of elderly residents living near industrial plants. Exposure levels of 11 legacy and novel PFASs were determined. PFOA and PFOS were major contributors, and PFNA, PFHxS, and 6:2 Cl-PFESA also showed high detection frequencies. Association analysis among PFASs and 287 metabolites identified via non-target screening was performed with adjustments of covariates and false discovery rate. Strongly associated metabolites were predominantly lipid and lipid-like molecules. Steroid hormone biosynthesis, primary bile acid biosynthesis, and fatty-acid-related pathways, including biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid metabolism, α-linolenic acid metabolism, and fatty acid biosynthesis, were enriched as the metabolic pathways associated with mixed exposure to multiple PFASs, providing metabolic explanation and evidence for the potential mediating role of adverse health effects as a result of PFAS exposure. Our study achieved a comprehensive screening of PFAS exposure and associated metabolic profiling, demonstrating the promising application for integrated analysis of exposome and metabolome.
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10. Ionic Competition between Na+and H+in Aqueous Sodium-Ion Battery Electrolytes
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Li, Yuqian, Liu, Huanrong, Zang, Jinqi, and Wang, Wenju
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Aqueous electrolytes have become a research hotspot because of their high safety and low cost, while the inevitable ionization phenomenon of water in aqueous solution leads to the existence of competitive ions (H+) except the active ions. In this article, we take aqueous Na base electrolyte as an example to clear the ion competition behavior by modeling, simulating together with experimental verification. First, the reaction tendency of the two ions (Na+and H+) is obtained by calculating the Gibbs energy change of the reaction. Furthermore, the properties of electrolytes with different concentrations including transportation are obtained by modeling. After that, relevant experiments are also proceeded to verify the simulation results. Then, the ion competition behavior is analyzed by in situ observation by controlling the constant concentration of Na+: the high concentration of Na+can reduce the proportion of H+and reduce the competitiveness of H+; a high concentration of Na+causes the increased viscosity and reduces the ion diffusion. Based on this, the correlation between ion competitiveness and ion ratio is also confirmed by keeping the concentration of Na+unchanged and adjusting the concentration of H+(adjusting pH). The influence of the ion competition phenomenon (Na+and H+) is the reaction characteristics of the substance itself and the ratio of ion concentration. Finally, the electrochemical performance is further verified in 3,4,9,10-perylene tetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDI) symmetric cells and in full-cells with vanadium phosphate sodium (NVP) as the cathode and PTCDI as the anode.
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11. Adenylate kinase phosphate energy shuttle underlies energetic communication in flagellar axonemes
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Wu, Huan, Zhang, Yanman, Li, Yuqian, Sun, Shuya, Zhang, Jintao, Xie, Qingsong, Dong, Yue, Zhou, Shushu, Sha, Xuan, Li, Kuokuo, Chen, Jinyi, Zhang, Xin, Gao, Yang, Shen, Qunshan, Wang, Guanxiong, Zha, Xiaomin, Duan, Zongliu, Tang, Dongdong, Xu, Chuan, Geng, Hao, Lv, Mingrong, Xu, Yuping, Zhou, Ping, Wei, Zhaolian, Hua, Rong, Cao, Yunxia, Liu, Mingxi, and He, Xiaojin
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The complexities of energy transfer mechanisms in the flagella of mammalian sperm flagella have been intensively investigated and demonstrate significant diversity across species. Enzymatic shuttles, particularly adenylate kinase (AK) and creatine kinase (CK), are pivotal in the efficient transfer of intracellular ATP, showing distinct tissue- and species-specificity. Here, the expression profiles of AK and CK were investigated in mice and found to fall into four subgroups, of which Subgroup III AKs were observed to be unique to the male reproductive system and conserved across chordates. Both AK8and AK9were found to be indispensable to male reproduction after analysis of an infertile male cohort. Knockout mouse models showed that AK8 and AK9 were central to promoting sperm motility. Immunoprecipitation combined with mass spectrometry revealed that AK8 and AK9 interact with the radial spoke (RS) of the axoneme. Examination of various human and mouse sperm samples with substructural damage, including the presence of multiple RS subunits, showed that the head of radial spoke 3 acts as an adapter for AK9 in the flagellar axoneme. Using an ATP probe together with metabolomic analysis, it was found that AK8 and AK9 cooperatively regulated ATP transfer in the axoneme, and were concentrated at sites associated with energy consumption in the flagellum. These findings indicate a novel function for RS beyond its structural role, namely, the regulation of ATP transfer. In conclusion, the results expand the functional spectrum of AK proteins and suggest a fresh model regarding ATP transfer within mammalian flagella.
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12. Physical activity attenuated the negative effects of obesity on chronic disease-free life expectancy in rural adults
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Jiang, Feng, Liu, Xiaotian, Hu, Ze, Ma, Lixia, Liao, Wei, Li, Shuoyi, Zhu, Ruifang, Wang, Chongjian, and Li, Yuqian
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Aim: This study aimed to estimate the chronic disease-free life expectancy (CDFLE) for distinct joint phenotypes of physical activity and obesity defined by six indicators in resource-limited areas. Subject and methods: In this study, a total of 38,789 participants aged 18 to 79 were recruited from the Henan rural cohort study. Logistic regression analysis was applied to assess the independent and combined effects of obesity and physical activity on chronic disease. The CDFLE according to obesity indicators and physical activity was measured via the Sullivan method. Results: Compared to participants who were physically active and nonobese defined by BMI, the multivariable-adjusted OR (95% CI) of the risk for prevalent chronic disease was 2.024 (1.833, 2.236) among those with obesity and physical inactivity, and the corresponding estimate for obese but physically active participants was 1.684 (1.550, 1.829). Compared with nonobese and physically active individuals, those with physical inactivity plus obesity classified by BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ratio, body fat percent, and visceral fat index lost 4.42 (2.73, 6.12), 4.10 (2.95, 5.25), 4.84 (3.69, 5.98), 4.59 (3.47, 5.70), 3.86 (2.59, 5.13), and 3.81 (2.63, 4.99) years of CDFLE at age 50, respectively. The corresponding estimates for those who were obese but physically active were 2.75 (0.78, 4.72), 2.64, (1.43, 3.85), 3.14 (1.99, 4.30), 3.23 (2.09, 4.38), 2.22 (0.96, 3.48), and 1.85 (0.66, 3.03) years. Conclusion: Healthy body weight and physical activity were beneficial for chronic disease and CDFLE, and physical activity attenuated the negative effects of obesity.
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13. Estimation of 24-hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion among Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study from the China National Nutrition Survey
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Liu, Zhen, Man, Qingqing, Li, Yuqian, Yang, Xiaoguang, Ding, Gangqiang, Zhang, Jian, and Zhao, Wenhua
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High-sodium intake is one of the most important risk factors for hypertension and cardiovascular disease, yet reliable national estimates of sodium intake in Chinese adults have not been reported.
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14. Hollow Structure Co1–xS/3D-Ti3C2Tx MXene Composite for Separator Modification of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries.
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Zhu, Tianjiao, Chen, Dong, Mao, Yangyang, Cao, Yongan, Wang, Wenju, Li, Yuqian, Jiang, Hongfu, Shen, Shen, and Liao, Qunchao
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15. Association between snoring, daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular disease in Chinese rural adults.
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Yang, Jing, Liu, Xiaotian, Zhai, Zhihan, Chen, Ying, Hu, Ze, He, Yaling, Zhu, Linghui, Wang, Chongjian, and Li, Yuqian
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Evidence on the association between habitual snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remains uncertain and limited. The study aimed to explore the independent and joint association between habitual snoring, EDS, and CVDs in rural Chinese adults. A total of 28,140 participants from the Henan rural cohort study were included. Sleep status information was obtained by self-reported. Based on their sleep status, the participants were classified into four groups: "no snoring and no EDS (NSNS) (reference group)", "snoring and no EDS (SNS)", "no snoring and EDS (NSS)", "snoring and EDS (SS)." The logistic regression models were used to calculate independent and joint odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) between the snoring, EDS status and stroke, CHD, and CVD. Of the 28,140 participants, 740 subjects reported snoring and sleepiness. The ORs and (95% CI s) for CVDs in the adjusted model were 1.31 (1.20–1.43) for participants who snored frequently and 2.44 (1.76–3.39) for frequent sleepiness compared with no snoring and no sleepiness. Individuals with both snoring and sleepiness had higher odds of CVDs compared with no snoring and no sleepiness (OR : 2.18, 95% CI : 1.80–2.62). Habitual snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness were independently and jointly associated with CVDs in the Chinese rural population. More studies are needed to explore the mechanisms of the relationship. The Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Register (Registration number: ChiCTR–OOC–15006699). Date of registration: 2015–52 07-06. http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375. • Snoring and daytime sleepiness were independently associated with CVD. • Subjects suffering snoring and sleepiness simultaneously have the highest risk of CVDs. • Screening for snoring and sleepiness may help to optimize the prediction of CVDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Controlled Crystallization of Carbon-blended Prussian Blue Analogs for Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries.
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Zang, Jinqi, Mao, Yangyang, Liu, Xuefei, Wang, Wenju, Li, Yuqian, Xu, Zhiming, Cao, Yongan, Li, Tianle, and Deng, Liwei
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17. Mediation effect of JAK2 methylation on the association between sitting time and abdominal obesity in rural adults
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Chang, Gaohua, Li, Yuqian, Jiang, Yujie, Wang, Chongjian, and Liu, Xiaotian
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Background: Sitting time may affect health by altering the methylation of certain genes. This research aimed to estimate the association of sitting time with abdominal obesity and the role of Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) methylation in the association among rural adults. Methods: A total of 1062 rural adults from the Henan Rural Cohort Study were included. Whole blood was used to extract genomic DNA. JAK2 DNA methylation level was assessed by MethylTarget
TM . The logistic regression model was utilized to assess the association of sitting time with abdominal obesity, and the possible effect of JAK2 DNA methylation on the association were conducted by using mediation analyses. Results: Average time of sitting of participants was 7.28 ± 3.37 h/d. For per 1 h increment in sitting time, the odd ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of abdominal obesity was 1.153 (1.095, 1.214) after controlling potential risk factors. Simultaneously, the methylation levels of Chr9: 4985407 site and Chr9: 4985238-4985455 region were negatively correlated with abdominal obesity (OR: 0.549, 95% CI: 0.394, 0.765; OR: 0.189, 95% CI: 0.056, 0.640, respectively). Moreover, Chr9: 4985407 site and Chr9: 4985238-4985455 region methylation levels mediated the association of sitting time with abdominal obesity, and the indirect effects account for 6.78% and 4.24%, respectively. Conclusions: Longer sitting time was positively correlated with abdominal obesity in the rural population, and methylation level of JAK2 may be an underlying mediation of the effect.- Published
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18. Controlled Crystallization of Carbon-blended Prussian Blue Analogs for Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries
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Zang, Jinqi, Mao, Yangyang, Liu, Xuefei, Wang, Wenju, Li, Yuqian, Xu, Zhiming, Cao, Yongan, Li, Tianle, and Deng, Liwei
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Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are a potential choice for cathodes in sodium-ion batteries. However, their electrochemical performance is hindered by intrinsic structural vacancies and weak electronic conductivity, resulting in a reduced reversible capacity, multiplicative ability, and cycle stability. Herein, the carbon-blended Na2CoFe(CN)6(COHCF@C) prepared by a controlled crystallization method displays improved electrochemical characteristics. With 70% residual capacity after 200 cycles, the reversible specific capacity of the COHCF@C is 123 mAh g–1at 1 C. Furthermore, the COHCF@C also exhibits higher structural stability in aqueous electrolytes. Based on experimental results, this enhancement can be attributed to the introduction of carbon, slowing down the crystallization process and resulting in higher crystallinity. Additionally, the reduced water content leads to fewer defects, which improves the utilization of active sites. Overall, the finding provides an experimental basis and theoretical guidance for the application of PBA cells.
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19. Genetic prediction of age at menarche, age at natural menopause and type 2 diabetes: A Mendelian randomization study.
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Xing, Wenguo, Lv, Quanjun, Li, Yuqian, Wang, Chongjian, Mao, Zhenxing, Li, Yan, Li, Jia, Yang, Tianyu, and Li, Linlin
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The relationship between reproductive factors and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is controversial; therefore, we explored the causal relationship of age at menarche (AAM), age at natural menopause (ANM), with the risk of T2D and glycemic traits using two-sample Mendelian randomization. We used publicly available data at the summary level of genome-wide association studies, where AAM (N = 329,345), ANM (N = 69,360), T2D (N = 464,389). The inverse variance weighting (IVW) method was employed as the primary method. To demonstrate the robustness of the results, we also conducted various sensitivity analysis methods including the MR-Egger regression, the weighted median (WM) and the MR Pleiotropy RESidual Sum and Outlier (MR-PRESSO) test. After excluding IVs associated with confounders, we found a causal association between later AAM and reduced risk of T2D (OR 0.81 [95% CI 0.75, 0.87]; P = 2.20 × 10
−8 ), lower levels of FI (β −0.04 [95% CI -0.06, −0.01]; P = 2.19 × 10−3 ), FPG (β −0.03 [95% CI -0.05, −0.007]; P = 9.67 × 10−5 ) and HOMA-IR (β −0.04 [95% CI -0.06, −0.01]; P = 4,95 × 10−3 ). As for ANM, we only found a causal effect with HOMA-IR (β −0.01 [95% CI -0.02, −0.005]; P = 1.77 × 10−3 ), but not with T2D. Our MR study showed a causal relationship between later AAM and lower risk of developing T2D, lower FI, FPG and HOMA-IR levels. This may provide new insights into the prevention of T2D in women. • This was a Mendelian randomization study with a large sample size. • The results of the study were validated by various sensitivity analysis methods. • Later menarche is causally associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. • Prematurely menopausal women are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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20. Nucleophilic deposition behavior of metal anodesElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3mh00235g
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Li, Yuqian, Shu, Jie, and Zhang, Liyuan
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Nucleophilic materials play important roles in the deposition behavior of high-energy-density metal batteries (Li, Na, K, Zn, and Ca), while the principle and determination method of nucleophilicity are lacking. In this review, we summarize the metal extraction/deposition process to find out the mechanism of nucleophilic deposition behavior. The key points of the most critical nucleophilic behavior were found by combining the potential change, thermodynamic analysis, and active metal deposition behavior. On this basis, the inductivity and affinity of the material have been determined by Gibbs free energy directly. Thus, the inducibility of most materials has been classified: (a) induced nuclei can reduce the overpotential of active metals; (b) not all materials can induce active metal deposition; (c) the induced reaction is not changeless. Based on these results, the influencing factors (temperature, mass, phase state, induced reaction product, and alloying reactions) were also taken into account during the choice of inducers for active metal deposition. Finally, the critical issues, challenges, and perspectives for further development of high-utilization metal electrodes were considered comprehensively.
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21. The impacts of fabrication systems on 3D concrete printing building forms.
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Huang, Shuyi, Xu, Weiguo, and Li, Yuqian
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Recently, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology starts entering the market from factories and laboratories, contributing to the creation of new construction methods and architectural forms. However, since the technologies of most 3DCP institutions are independently developed, there is a lack of consensus in terms of construction methods and development approaches in the industry. In this paper, based on 42 3DCP architectural works completed in last five years, a quantitative analysis was made to evaluate the impacts of the fabrication system on 3DCP building forms. The paper introduced three criteria, including Workspace Index, Geometric Complexity Index, and Tectonic Prospect Index, analyzing and answering the discussions about "adopting in-situ printing or prefabrication", "using gantry printers or robotic arms" from the perspective of architectural form. By analyzing specific construction methods and design strategies in these projects, the research summarized three development trends, "mobile equipment, algorithmic structure, and intelligent construction", which will affect the future development of 3DCP building forms. Finally, the paper discussed the advantages, limitations, and potential of four different 3DCP fabrication systems, expecting to point out the directions to further optimize each system and realize more diverse 3DCP buildings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Snoring and napping independently increased the serum uric acid levels and hyperuricemia risk: The Henan Rural Cohort Study.
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Dong, Xiaokang, Liu, Xiaotian, Zhang, Lulu, Wang, Yan, Tu, Runqi, Liao, Wei, Wang, Yikang, Li, Ruiying, Hou, Jian, Mao, Zhenxing, Wang, Chongjian, and Li, Yuqian
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Background and Aims: Evidence on the association of snoring, daily sleep duration (daytime napping and night sleep duration) with hyperuricemia (HUA) was limited, especially in the resources-poor areas. This study aimed to investigate the independent effect of snoring frequency and daily sleep duration on HUA prevalence in rural Chinese adults.Methods and Results: 29,643 participants aged 18-79 years were included in the final cross-sectional analysis from the Henan Rural Cohort Study. Multivariate logistic regression and linear regression models with HUA and serum uric acid (SUA) levels as dependent variables were conducted, respectively. Of the 29,643 included adults, 3498 suffered from HUA. Compared to never snoring, the adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of HUA for rare snoring, occasional snoring, and habitual snoring were 1.35 (1.17, 1.56), 1.30 (1.14, 1.47), and 1.59 (1.47, 1.73), respectively (P for trend <0.001). Compared with no napping, participants who had daytime napping of 61-90 and > 91 min were associated with a 29% and 30% increase in the prevalence of HUA, respectively (P for trend <0.001). But in night sleep duration groups, no significant associations were observed. The positive associations between snoring and HUA were attenuated in people aged ≥65 and people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (both P for interaction <0.05).Conclusion: Habitual snoring or longer daytime napping was independently associated with increased HUA prevalence and SUA levels in rural Chinese adults, which indicates the significance of early intervention and treatment of snoring and longer daytime napping to prevent hyperuricemia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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23. Geological features and occurrence conditions of dawsonite as a main Carbon-Fixing mineral.
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Qu, Xiyu, Zhang, Yangchen, Li, Qian, Du, Tao, and Li, Yuqian
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Dowsonite, as the main carbon-fixing mineral, is an orthorhombic carbonate mineral containing water, sodium and aluminum. The carbon capture of dawsonite in the reservoir rocks accounts for 42.2%-90.1% of the total carbon sequestration. Dawsonite is widely distributed across the globe, especially in Europe and Asia. Dawsonite mostly occurs in Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous, and Paleogene formations, and exists in the medium to shallow layer of 1,000–2,200 m. The dawsonite found worldwide has three main occurrences: metasomatism, cementation, and filling. The former two are more common than the last type of occurrence. The dawsonite stems from two major sources: inorganic and organic. The inorganic origins include magmatic activity, and the dissolution or pyrolysis of carbonate rocks. Most of the dawsonites found worldwide are of inorganic origin, mainly due to magmatic activity, and only a few are due to the dissolution or pyrolysis of carbonate rocks. The formation of dawsonite is affected by various factors, such as precursor mineral, rock type, pH, and the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO 2). Multiple minerals, namely, plagioclase, sodium feldspar, potassium feldspar, montmorillonite, and mica, can serve as the precursor minerals of dawsonite. Among them, plagioclase is the most favorable precursor mineral for the formation of dawsonite. Dawsonite occurs in a wide range of rock types, and feldspar sandstone is the best rock type for dawsonite. Natural dawsonite forms under the temperature range of 25-200 °C, while artificial dawsonite can be synthetized under 60-180 °C. The dawsonite dissolves at about 150 °C. Most evidences suggest that dawsonite is formed and tends to be stable in an alkaline environment. But some scholars argue that dawsonite is formed in a neutral-weakly acidic fluid environment. It is generally agreed that that dawsonite is formed under high CO 2 partial pressure. Dawsonite is not only a tracer mineral of CO 2 [1] , but also the main carbon-fixing mineral for underground CO 2 storage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Metal cobalt-loaded honeycomb-like functional carbon material fabricated using water templating to suppress the shuttle effect
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Cao, Yongan, You, Jiyuan, Zhang, Bo, Xu, Zhiming, Li, Yuqian, and Wang, Wenju
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Lithium‑sulfur (LiS) batteries, due to the high energy density and abundant sulfur reserves, are recognized as a research hotspot of energy storage system. However, the commercial implementing of LiS batteries is confronted with the shuttle effect of reaction intermediates polysulfides, resulting in low active material utilization, rapid capacity fading, and slow reaction kinetics of polysulfides leading to poor cycle stability. In this study, through the self-swelling effect of PAANa, a honeycomb porous functional carbon material (Co@PPC) with uniformly distributed metal cobalt was devised and served as cathode carrier for LiS batteries by employing freeze-drying technology and impregnation-assisted roasting. The honeycomb-like porous structure provides numerous attachment sites for cobalt chloride, which is uniformly impregnated in the precursor, increasing the interaction area with sulfur. The structure also speeds up lithium ion diffusion and fosters electrolyte infiltration on the cathode. Cobalt metal particles form Lewis acid-base coordination bonds with polysulfides, utilizing the enhanced chemical adsorption to anchor the polysulfides, effectively suppressing the shuttle effect. In addition, the metal cobalt promotes the redox conversion of polysulfides, accelerating the reaction kinetic. The batteries with Co@PPC/S deliver an initial specific capacity of 1223 mAh g−1at 0.2C and per-cycle capacity decay rate is only 0.055 % at 0.5C for 1000 cycles.
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25. A First-Principles Study on the Anchoring Properties of Defective Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
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Zhu, Tianjiao, Hao, Xiaoqian, Cao, Yongan, Li, Yuqian, and Wang, Wenju
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The application of lithium-sulfur (Li–S) batteries is impeded by the significant polysulfide shuttling phenomenon. Developing suitable anchoring material is an effective way to restrain this behavior. In this work, the anchoring performance of lithium polysulfide (LiPSs) on defective single-wall carbon nanotubes (DSWNT) is investigated by density functional theory. The results demonstrate that the DSWNT with three carbon vacancies (DSWNT-3) has the highest forming capacity and the strongest adsorption capacity, indicating it has the best anchoring effect of LiPSs. As the anchoring material of the cathode, DSWNT-3 has greater energy than solvent molecules to inhibit the dissolution of long-chain polysulfides. In general, DSWNT-3 demonstrates notable efficacy as an anchoring material for Li–S batteries, which establishes a theoretical foundation for exploring the anchoring characteristics of defects and their application in the cathode of Li–S batteries.
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26. Longitudinal skeletal growth and growth plate morphological characteristics of chondro-tissue specific CUL7 knockout mice.
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Zhang, Yanan, Hu, Fangrui, Li, Hui, Duan, Qinli, Pi, Yalei, Li, Yuqian, and Zhang, Huifeng
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3 M syndrome is first reported in 1975,which characterized by severe pre- and postnatal growth retardation, skeletal malformation and facial dysmorphism. These three genes (CUL7, OBSL1 and CCDC8) have been identified to be respond for 3 M syndrome, of which CUL7 is accounting for approximately 70%. To date, the molecular mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of 3 M syndrome remains poorly understood. Previous studies showed that no Cul7
-/- mice could survive after birth, because of growth retardation at late gestational stage and respiratory distress after birth. The establishment of the animal model of cartilage specific Cul7 knockout mice (Cul7fl/fl ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice) has confirmed that Cul7fl/fl ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice can be selective in a time- and tissue-dependent manner, which can provide an experimental basis for further research on severe genetic diseases related to growth plates. To establish a model of Cul7fl/fl ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice based on Cre/LoxP system, and to further observe its phenotype and morphological changes in growth plate. The Cul7fl/fl ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice were taken as the experimental group, while the genotype of Cul7fl/+ ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice were used as the control group. The gross morphological features and X-ray films of limbs in the two groups were observed every week for 3–6 consecutive weeks, and the length of the mice from nose to the tail, the length of femur and tibia were recorded. In the meantime, The histological morphology of tibial growth plates was compared between the two groups. A preliminary model of Cul7fl/fl ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice was established. The Cul7fl/fl ;Col2a1-CreERT2 mice had abnormally short and deformed limbs (P<0.05), increased thickness of growth plate, the disorderly arranged chondrocyte columns, decreased number of cells in the proliferation zone, changes in the shape from flat to round, obviously expanded extracellular matrix, and disordered arrangement, thickening and loosening of bone trabecula at the proximal metaphysis of the femur. The knockout of Cul7 gene may affect both the proliferation of chondrocytes and the endochondral osteogenesis, confirming that Cul7 is essential for the normal development of bone in the body. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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27. A binomial pricing method for snowball autocallable
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Zhong, Yuanchang, Li, Yuqian, and Zheng, Leyi
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28. The association between vitamin D levels and metabolic syndrome components among metropolitan adolescent population.
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Gao, Yi-Xiong, Zhang, Jian, Man, Qingqing, Li, Yuqian, and Jia, Shanshan
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29. Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) methylation and obesity: A Mendelian randomization study.
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Tu, Runqi, Liu, Xiaotian, Dong, Xiaokang, Li, Ruiying, Liao, Wei, Hou, Jian, Mao, Zhenxing, Huo, Wenqian, Wang, Chongjian, and Li, Yuqian
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Background and Aims: Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) play an important role in the energy metabolism. Whether there is a causal relationship between JAK2 methylation levels and obesity remains unclear. Based on the instrumental variables of 5 SNP sites, this study was aimed to explore the causal relationship between JAK2 methylation levels and obesity by Mendelian randomization analysis.Methods and Results: A total of 1021 participants (511 cases and 510 controls defined by body mass index (BMI) ≥ 28.0 kg/m2) was conducted from the Henan Rural Cohort study. SNPscan® was performed to test the SNP genotyping and MethylTarget™ was applied to detect the DNA methylation level. The logistic regression model was used to evaluate the associations between SNP or methylation of JAK2 and obesity (according to BMI). Mendelian randomization analysis was used to assess the potential causal association between JAK2 methylation and obesity. According to the logistic regression model, 1 CpG sit in the promotor was related to an increased risk of obesity (P < 0.05). 10 CpG sites in the exon were associated with decreased risk of obesity (P < 0.05). Mendelian randomization analysis showed a causal association between the methylated level of JAK2 and obesity, based on the instrumental variables of 5 SNPs (P < 0.05).Conclusions: This study supported that the methylation degree of JAK2 has a complex relationship with obesity, which might be related to the region of methylation. A causal relationship exists between the methylated level of JAK2 and obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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30. Intravesical Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Induces Chemoresistant Bladder Cancer Ferroptosis through Delivering Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in a Three-Tier Strategy.
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Qi, Ao, Wang, Chunyang, Ni, Shaobin, Meng, Yuyang, Wang, Tengda, Yue, Ziqi, Yang, Kaiqi, Li, Yuqian, Cheng, Zhe, Guo, Pengyu, and Zhang, Cheng
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31. Detection of composition of functional component theabrownins in Pu-erh tea by degradation method
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Hu, Simin, Li, Xiaolei, Gao, Chuangchuang, Meng, Xianyu, Li, Mingchao, Li, Yuqian, Xu, Tianrui, and Hao, Qian
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Habitual tea consumption can reduce the risk of ASCVD morbidity and mortality and all-cause mortality in China, and long-term adherence to this habit can provide greater protection. Pu-erh tea is one of the representatives of post-fermented teas, and the polymers in Pu-erh tea have anti-cancer and anti-hyperlipidemic activities, but their chemical composition is still unknown. In this study, the chemical composition of Pu-erh tea was investigated in detail and eight (1–8) known compounds were isolated. The polymers in Pu-erh tea were also degraded by thiol degradation, and the fragments of quercetin and (–)-epicatechin-3-O-gallate were found in the thiol degradation products of Pu-erh tea polymers by UPLC observation and separation and purification. This is the first time that this fragment was obtained in Pu-erh tea polymer.
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32. Expounding the Initial Alloying Behavior of Na–K Liquid Alloy Electrodes.
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Wang, Huifeng, Li, Yuqian, Luo, Yusheng, Yuan, Wenlu, Chen, Xiumin, Zhang, Liyuan, and Shu, Jie
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33. Cyclosulfate additive constructs stable interface to limit dendrites and realize stable cycle of LMBs
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Deng, Liwei, You, Jiyuan, Wang, Wenju, Li, Yuqian, Cao, Yongan, Zhang, Bo, Gao, Xiaotong, and Xu, Zhiming
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Due to the high reactivity of Li metal, Li dendrites inevitably grow during the charging and discharging process of the cell, resulting in poor cycling performance. In this paper, 1,3 -propane sulfonate (PS) was innovatively used as a functional additive, and a stable sulfur-rich SEI layer was constructed on the surface of the Li metal anode through the synergistic deposition of its decomposition product and electrolytes. This SEI layer effectively inhibited the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites and significantly enhanced the cycling performance of Li/LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2cells, enabling the cells to achieve 200 stable cycles at 0.5C and 400 stable cycles at 5C. The morphology and composition on the surface of the Li metal anode were observed and analyzed through SEM and XPS, confirming the mechanism of PS. It was confirmed by cyclic voltammetry and GITT that the modified SEI layer resulted in better Li+conductivity and exhibited lower impedance values. In addition, in-situ optical microscopy was innovatively used to observe the changes in the growth of Li dendrites, demonstrating that PS effectively inhibited the growth of uncontrolled Li dendrites on the surface of the Li metal anode.
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34. Compact VNIR snapshot multispectral airborne system and integration with drone system
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Busse, Lynda E., Soskind, Yakov, Li, Yuqian, Masschelein, Bart, Vandebriel, Roeland, Vanmeerbeeck, Geert, Luong, Hiep, Maes, Wouter, Van Beek, Jonathan, Pauly, Klaas, Jayapala, Murali, Charle, Wouter, and Lambrechts, Andy
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35. The association between vitamin D levels and metabolic syndrome components among metropolitan adolescent population
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Gao, Yi-Xiong, Zhang, Jian, Man, Qingqing, Li, Yuqian, and Jia, Shanshan
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36. Response to Comment on "Suspect and Nontarget Screening of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Wastewater from a Fluorochemical Manufacturing Park".
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Yu, Nanyang, Wang, Xuebing, Li, Yuqian, Jiao, Zhaoyu, and Wei, Si
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37. Enterprise financialization and stock price crash risk.
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Liu, LiHua and Li, YuQian
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• Real enterprises' financialization will weaken the stock price collapse risk. • Corporate financialization reduces the risk of stock price collapse by alleviating financing constraints. • Financialization reduces the risk of stock price collapse by improving investment efficiency. In this paper, A-share listed companies are selected as data samples from 2009 to 2022 to explore the impact of the degree of corporate financialization on the risk of stock price collapse and its transmission mechanism. It is found that actual firms holding a certain amount of financial assets can reduce the risk of stock price collapse in the future; corporate financialization can reduce the risk of stock price collapse by alleviating financing constraints and enhancing investment efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Expounding the Initial Alloying Behavior of Na–K Liquid Alloy Electrodes
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Wang, Huifeng, Li, Yuqian, Luo, Yusheng, Yuan, Wenlu, Chen, Xiumin, Zhang, Liyuan, and Shu, Jie
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Primary electrodeposition is an accepted strategy to elucidate the nucleation and growth kinetics of metal electrodes. Nevertheless, when confronted with the phase transition process caused by bi-active metals such as NaK liquid alloys, the research process becomes complex and elusive. Herein, we have reduced the intricate issues to relatively simple initial alloying behaviors. Two exchange diffusion mechanisms of the Na atom embedded in K crystals and K atom embedded in Na crystals are investigated by first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculation and mechanical simulation. As a result, the process of embedding the Na atom in K crystals shows a better thermodynamic stability and lower activation barrier and structural stress than those of the other. The abovementioned conclusions are further proved by stepwise Na and K electrodeposition experiments, and the prepared NaK alloy electrode displays excellent electrochemical performance. Our findings correlate the original alloying mechanism model specification with electrodeposition experimental verification and provide strategies to achieve controllable NaK electrode construction.
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39. Meat and fish intake and type 2 diabetes: Dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
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Yang, Xiu, Li, Yuqian, Wang, Chongjian, Mao, Zhenxing, Zhou, Wen, Zhang, Lulu, Fan, Mengying, Cui, Songyang, and Li, Linlin
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This meta-analysis aimed to quantitatively examine the possible associations between total meat, red meat, processed meat, poultry and fish intakes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Relevant articles were identified in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases using a search time up to January 2019. Generalized least-squares trend estimations and restricted cubic spline regression models were used for analysis. Twenty-eight articles were included in the analysis. When comparing the highest with the lowest category of meat intake, the summary relative risk of T2D was 1.33 (95% CI: 1.16–1.52) for total meat, 1.22 (95% CI: 1.16–1.28) for red meat, 1.25 (95% CI: 1.13–1.37) for processed meat, 1.00 (95% CI: 0.93–1.07) for poultry and 1.01 (95% CI: 0.93–1.10) for fish. In the dose–response analysis, each additional 100 g/day of total and red meat, and 50 g/day of processed meat, were found to be associated with a 36% (95% CI: 1.23–1.49), 31% (95% CI: 1.19–1.45) and 46% (95% CI: 1.26–1.69) increased risk of T2D, respectively. In addition, there was evidence of a non-linear dose–response association between processed meat and T2D (P = 0.004), with the risk increasing by 30% with increasing intakes up to 30 g/day. Our meta-analysis has shown a linear dose–response relationship between total meat, red meat and processed meat intakes and T2D risk. In addition, a non-linear relationship of intake of processed meat with risk of T2D was detected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Response to Comment on “Suspect and Nontarget Screening of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Wastewater from a Fluorochemical Manufacturing Park”
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Yu, Nanyang, Wang, Xuebing, Li, Yuqian, Jiao, Zhaoyu, and Wei, Si
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41. Growth mechanism for dendrite-free lithium regulated deposition
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Mao, Yangyang, Zhu, Tianjiao, Hao, Xiaoqian, Zang, Jinqi, Li, Tianle, Xiao, Yupeng, Wang, Wenju, and Li, Yuqian
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The unhealthy electrodeposition leads to uncontrolled growth and random fracture of Li, causing safety problems. Here we elaborate on the growth mechanism of Li on different substrates by integrating overpotential testing and Gibbs free energy calculating. Induced nucleation sites are brought into the substrate to trap Li preferentially, reducing the primary deposition barrier and contributing to the uniform nucleation of Li. The Li grows along the sites where the pits grow on the carbon substrate. The secure connection between the metal and the substrate can be used to stabilize the bulk metal. In addition, the external magnetic field during electrodeposition homogenizes the direction of ion movement and promotes uniform deposition. At the same time, the 3D frame distributes the ion flux homogenization, providing enough space to mitigate the volume change. The design of the substrate provides a unique inside-out growth path for metal, which guides the uniform deposition of Li and effectively inhibits the growth of dendrites. The electrochemical performance using CC/Co3O4/Li electrode is significantly improved in the full battery with sulfur as the cathode. This work explores the growth mechanism of Li metal and guides stable dendrite-free Li electrode fabrication.
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42. Global change factors caused the decoupling of nutrient dynamics and asynchrony of microbial community and ecological function in temperate grassland soil
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LI, Yuqian, MA, Junwei, LI, Yijia, SHEN, Xinyi, and XIA, Xinhui
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Soil microbial communities and grassland ecosystem processes are increasingly confronted with multiple global change factors (GCFs). There is still a lack of research on how these multiple GCFs interact and impact soil microbial communities and their functions. To address this gap, we conducted a simulation experiment to examine the individual and interactive effects of the four most pressing and common GCFs: elevated carbon dioxide (eCO2), warming (eT), decreased precipitation (dP) and increased nitrogen (eN), on soil physicochemical properties, bacterial and fungal communities, and EEAs (extracellular enzyme activities) related to carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) cycles in temperate grassland soil. The results showed that eCO2, eN, and dP tended to increase EEAs, while having neutral effects on microbial diversity and community composition. On the other hand, eT resulted in a decline in soil pH, total C, total N, EEAs, and microbial diversity. However, it led to an increase in plant biomass, total P, microbial richness, and network complexity and stability. This shift in nutrient restriction from P to N under warming conditions resulted in the decoupling of nutrients. Neutral or slightly negative relationships were found between enzymes and microbial richness, diversity and dominant species, and the responses of microbial community and ecosystem function were asynchronous under global change. Importantly, our results revealed significant higher-order interactions among GCFs, which affected soil physicochemical properties, microbial community, and functionality. These findings provide valuable insights and suggestions for future ecological adaptations to global change.
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43. Multifunctional Cross-Linking Composite Binder Enables the Stable Performance of Si-Based Anodes for High-Energy-Density Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Xiao, Yupeng, Hao, Xiaoqian, Li, Tianle, Mao, Yangyang, Zhu, Tianjiao, Zang, Jinqi, Li, Yuqian, and Wang, Wenju
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The intrinsic volumetric stress during cycling is the main obstacle for developing Si-based materials as high-energy-density lithium-ion battery anodes. Elastic binders have been demonstrated as an efficient approach to alleviate the stress of Si. Herein, we design a tough 3D hard/soft polymeric network (LPTS) using lithiated poly(acrylic acid), silk sericin, and highly branched tannic acid. Covalent cross-linking provides a robust mechanical strength to endure the large stress. The formed multiple hydrogen bonds with bonding energies between 3.46 and 25 kcal mol–1can effectively dissipate the stress through sequential hydrogen bond disassociation. The multifunctional LPTS binder maintains the integrity of the Si-based electrodes during repeated discharging/charging. Additionally, Li+can be transferred via a Li-conducting group (−COOLi), thereby enhancing the ionic conductivity of electrodes. Consequently, the Si/LPTS electrode exhibits an improved initial Coulombic efficiency and excellent durability over 400 cycles. Meanwhile, this binder is also suitable for Si–C anodes, enabling stable cycling at a high areal capacity >3.6 mAh cm–2and delivering 72.2% capacity retention for the LFP||Si–C/LPTS full cell after 200 cycles. This study provides insight into developing efficient Si-based binders that are facile and low-cost for next-generation high-energy-density systems.
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44. Stress relief and crystal face transition process contribute to the stability of zinc anodes
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Li, Yuqian, Peng, Chunhui, Gao, Xiaotong, Liu, Huanrong, and Wang, Wenju
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Herein, we focus on the exposed (1 0 1) face and residual stress to research the crystal face and stress evolution mechanism and provide a method to enhance the deposition stability of Zn electrode.
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45. Hollow Structure Co1–xS/3D-Ti3C2TxMXene Composite for Separator Modification of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
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Zhu, Tianjiao, Chen, Dong, Mao, Yangyang, Cao, Yongan, Wang, Wenju, Li, Yuqian, Jiang, Hongfu, Shen, Shen, and Liao, Qunchao
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The commercial application of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries has faced obstacles, including challenges related to low sulfur utilization, structural degradation resulting from electrode volume expansion, and migration of polysulfide lithium (LiPSs). Herein, Co1–xS/3D-Ti3C2Txcomposites with three-dimensional (3D) multilayered structures are used as separator modification materials for Li–S batteries to solve these problems. The multilevel layered structure of Co1–xS/3D-Ti3C2Txestablishes an efficient electron and Li+transfer path, alleviates the volume change during the battery charge–discharge process, and enhances the stability of the structure. In addition, the battery assembled with the modified separator shows excellent discharge capacity and cycle stability at 0.5 C and could maintain a high discharge capacity after 500 cycles. This work provides a method for designing highly dispersed metal sulfide nanoparticles on MXenes and extends the application of MXenes-based composites in electrochemical energy storage.
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46. Factors influencing self-care in outpatients with external fixation in China
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Xing, Jun, Sun, Ning, Li, Laiyou, Lv, Dongmei, Geng, Shuling, and Li, Yuqian
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Objective This study was performed to investigate factors influencing self-care agency in outpatients with external fixation support.Methods Using a cross-sectional study approach, 110 outpatients with external fixation from a single Chinese hospital were evaluated from May 2018 to October 2018. Consecutive sampling was performed, and variables included demographic data, health knowledge regarding external fixation, and self-care skills. Open and closed survey questions were used.Results The mean self-care agency score was 101.70 ± 20.14, with 36 (35.3%) outpatients scoring high. Demographic variables did not significantly influence the self-care level. However, health knowledge was significantly correlated with self-care skills, indicating that knowledgeable outpatients were more likely to be better at self-care.Conclusions Outpatients with external fixation support need higher levels of health knowledge. The level of self-care agency in the present study was in the moderate range. Outpatients with external fixation support with higher health knowledge are more likely to have higher self-care skills.
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47. Age at menopause, body mass index, and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal Chinese women: The Henan Rural Cohort study.
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Zhang, Lulu, Bao, Lei, Li, Yuqian, Wang, Chongjian, Dong, Xiaokang, Abdulai, Tanko, Yang, Xiu, Fan, Mengying, Cui, Songyang, Zhou, Wen, Mao, Zhenxing, Huo, Wenqian, Wei, Dandan, and Li, Linlin
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Background and Aim: The present study was conducted to explore the stratified and joint effects of age at menopause and body mass index (BMI) with the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Chinese rural adults.Methods and Results: A total of 15,406 postmenopausal Chinese women were included in this study. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to quantify the stratified and joint effects of age at menopause and BMI on T2DM. Overall, the mean age at menopause and BMI was 48.8 ± 4.7 years and 25.1 ± 3.6 kg/m2, respectively. In general, data suggest that: 1) women with BMI ≥ 24 had a higher risk of T2DM, irrespective of age at menopause; 2) in women with BMI < 24, later menopause had a higher risk of T2DM (OR, 1.52; 95% CI, 1.16-2.01); 3) the risk of T2DM was higher only in patients with early or normal age at menopause and BMI ≥ 24, with 0R (95% CI) of (1.58, 1.28-1.94) and (1.48, 1.31-1.67), respectively.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that: 1) women with BMI ≥ 24 had a higher risk of T2DM, irrespective of age at menopause; 2) in women with BMI < 24, a higher risk of T2DM was found only in those with later menopause; 3) women with later menopause had a higher risk of T2DM, irrespective of BMI; 4) in patients with early or normal age at menopause, a higher risk of T2DM was found only in patients with BMI ≥ 24.the Chinese Clinical Trial Registration: ChiCTR-OOC-1500669(URL:http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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48. SOCS3 methylation mediated the effect of sedentary time on type 2 diabetes mellitus: The Henan Rural Cohort study.
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Liu, Xiaotian, Qian, Xinling, Tu, Runqi, Mao, Zhenxing, Huo, Wenqian, Zhang, Haiqing, Jiang, Jingjing, Zhang, Xia, Tian, Zhongyan, Li, Yuqian, and Wang, Chongjian
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Background and Aims: To assess the associations of sedentary time, suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS)-3 DNA methylation with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and further identify the role of SOCS3 methylation in mediating the association of sedentary time with T2DM in a Chinese rural population.Methods and Results: A case-control study including 1032 participants from the Henan Rural Cohort study was conducted. Restricted cubic spline analysis and logistic regression model were performed to evaluate the associations between sedentary time, SOCS3 methylation and T2DM. The mediation effect of SOCS3 methylation on the association between sedentary time and T2DM was assessed. Sensitivity analysis was conducted by excluding individuals with diagnosed T2DM. Linear dose-response relationships were found between sedentary time, methylation level of Chr17:76356190 (one novel site on SOCS3) and T2DM. Compared with the first quartile (less than 5 h/d) of sedentary time, the adjusted odds ratio (OR, 95% confidence interval, 95%CI) for those in the third (7-10 h/d) and fourth (≥10 h/d) quartiles were 1.87 (1.22-2.85) and 3.54 (2.14-5.85), respectively. Participants in the fourth quartile of methylation level of Chr17:76356190 had lower risk of T2DM than those in the first quartile (OR (95%CI): 0.23 (0.14-0.38)). Mediation analysis showed 9.66% (6.38%-14.80%) of the association between sedentary time and T2DM was attributable to Chr17:76356190. The comparable effect estimates were observed between sedentary time, methylation level of Chr17:76356190 and undiagnosed T2DM.Conclusion: Sedentary time and methylation level of Chr17:76356190 were both independently associated with T2DM in the Chinese rural population. Furthermore, Chr17:76356190 appeared to partially mediate the effect of sedentary time on T2DM.Chinese Clinical Trial Registration: ChiCTR-OOC-15006699 (URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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49. Interaction analysis of gene variants of TCF7L2 and body mass index and waist circumference on type 2 diabetes.
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Li, Linlin, Wang, Jinjin, Ping, Zhiguang, Li, Yuqian, Wang, Chongjian, Shi, Yuanyuan, Zhou, Wen, and Zhang, Lulu
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex metabolic disease with numerous risk factors, including a growing number of genetic susceptibility variants. The TCF7L2 gene is closely associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but the association of TCF7L2 with weight-related traits in humans is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine if TCF7L2 variants and body mass index/waist circumference (BMI/WC) act synergistically to influence the incidence of type 2 diabetes in a Chinese population. This is a large sample, case–control study. We recruited 1842 Chinese type 2 diabetes patients and 7777 healthy controls and collected demographic and anthropometric characteristics and blood samples. We extracted DNA and genotyped the TCF7L2 single nucleotide polymorphisms rs7903146 and rs290487 in all participants. There were significant linear interactions between rs7903146 and BMI/WC and elevated blood glucose (P < 0.001); rs290487 and BMI/WC also showed a linear interaction with blood glucose levels (P < 0.001). The interaction was stronger at higher BMI (>21.02) and higher WC (>66.77 cm). The additive interaction of rs 290487 and overweight/obesity variables yielded a significant increase in the risk for T2D. RERI (relative excess risk of interaction) was 2.949 (95%CI: 1.700–4.198), AP (attributable proportion due to interaction) was 0.391 (95%CI: 2.281–0.502), and SI (synergy index) was 1.822 (95%CI: 1.463–2.268). Additionally, there was a significant interaction between rs 290487 and abdominal obesity on the risk of T2D (RERI: 2.642, 95%CI: 1.384–3.900; AP: 0.350, 95%CI: 0.231–0.468; SI: 1.675, 95%CI: 1.348–2.083). These results show that a TCF7L2 gene-BMI interaction or gene–WC interaction may play an important role in the risk for T2D in the Chinese population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. A green method for synthesizing novel nanoparticles and their application in flexible conductive patterns
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Li, Wei, Cen, Qiongying, Li, Wenjiang, Zhao, Zihan, Yang, Wenlong, Li, Yuqian, Chen, Minfang, Yang, Guang, and Yang, Jinjun
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A general and unified approach to synthesize Ag, Cu and Au nanoparticles (NPs) is developed at room temperature in air atmosphere under ultrasonication in poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP) solutions with ascorbic acid and glucose as the reducing and nucleation agents, respectively. XRD, TEM, and HR-TEM analysis of the Ag, Cu, and Au NPs confirm purity and average diameters of 15.5 ± 2.0 nm, 50 ± 3.0 nm, and 10 ± 1.0 nm, respectively. An ultrasonic-assisted mechanism, wherein reduction occurs readily and produces anti-oxidation particles, is proposed and discussed. Fast infrared sintering was used to avoid damaging the substrate of conductive patterns whose resistivity at 10 W (∼50 °C) sintering power for less than 6 min reached up to 10 ± 0.5 μΩ cm, 40 ± 3.0 μΩ cm, and 280 ± 5 μΩ cm for Ag, Cu, and Au patterns, respectively. Paper-based electrodes were produced successfully and exhibited excellent flexibility and good conductivity. The potential of this method for large scale production is discussed.
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