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In order to regulate the surface properties of calcined kaolinite for the purpose of achieving uniform distribution within various polar dispersion media, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and phenyl glycidyl ether were employed to chemically modify calcined kaolinite. The grafting rate, surface properties, and dispersion properties of calcined kaolinite particles in different polar organic media were changed by varying the dosage of the modifiers. FT-IR analysis confirmed successful surface modification, while thermogravimetric analysis indicated a maximum graft coverage of 18.44 μmol/m2 for the modified particles. Contact angle measurements and particle size distribution analyses demonstrated the effective adjustment of surface characteristics by the modifiers. Specifically, at a mass ratio of 1.0 of modifier to kaolinite particles, the modified particles exhibited a contact angle of around 125°, achieving uniform dispersion in different polarity media. Particle size distribution ranged from 1600 nm to 2100 nm in cyclohexane and petroleum ether, and from 900 nm to 1200 nm in dioxane, ethyl acetate, and DMF, showcasing a significant improvement in dispersion performance compared to unmodified particles. Concurrently, to improve the mechanical properties of PBAT, modified particles were incorporated into the PBAT matrix, and the effect of modified particle addition on the tensile strength and fracture tensile rate of the composites was investigated. The optimal amount of modified particles is 6 wt.%~8 wt.%. This article aims at synthesizing modifier molecules containing different hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups to chemically graft onto the surface of calcined kaolinite. The hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups on the modified particles can adapt to dispersed systems of different polarities and achieve good distribution within them. The modified particles are added to PBAT to achieve good compatibility and enhance the mechanical properties of the composite material. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The desulfurization capacity of top slag in the process of pre-desulfurization of hot metal containing vanadium and titanium was researched. The top slag system of CaO-SiO2-MgO-Al2O3-TiO2-VOx that was formed by blast furnace slag and a CaO desulfurization agent reduced the sulfur in hot metal from 0.08 wt.% to 0.02 wt.%. It was found that the resulfurization of the slag happened in the later periods of the desulfurization process. The vanadium–titanium oxides were both acidic in the desulfurization slag. TiO2 and VOx reacted with the basic oxides to form CaTiO3 and MgV2O4 at 1623 K, which reduced free CaO and was not conducive to top slag desulfurization. The results of calculation showed that the top slag desulfurization accounted for 15% of the total desulfurization. Using the ionic and molecule coexistence theory of slag structure, it is shown that the desulfurization efficiency could be enhanced by adjusting both the amount of desulfurization agent and the composition of the blast furnace slag before pre-desulfurization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper studies the process mineralogy, mechanism, and kinetics of column leaching behavior of low-grade high-calcium–magnesium copper ore. The effect of sulfuric acid concentration, leach solution spraying intensity, and material particle size on column leaching kinetics is discussed. The kinetic analysis of column leaching of copper indicates that sulfuric acid concentration has a significant impact. As sulfuric acid concentration increases, the limiting step of reaction shifts from chemical reaction control to a combination of chemical reaction and diffusion mixing control. Spraying intensity also affects copper column leaching; increasing intensity shifts the limiting step from diffusion control to mixing control, thereby mitigating the effects of diffusion control. Regarding other elements, it is found that iron leaching is primarily controlled by chemical reaction, while calcium leaching is mainly controlled by chemical reaction. As sulfuric acid concentration increases from 10 g/L to 20 g/L, the limiting step for calcium leaching shifts from chemical reaction control to chemical reaction and diffusion-mixing control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tissue infiltration by circulating leukocytes via directed migration (also referred to as chemotaxis) is a common pathogenic mechanism of inflammatory diseases. G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) are essential for sensing chemokine gradients and directing the movement of leukocytes during immune responses. The tumor necrosis factor α-induced protein 8-like (TIPE or TNFAIP8L) family of proteins are newly described pilot proteins that control directed migration of murine leukocytes. However, how leukocytes integrate site-specific directional cues, such as chemokine gradients, and utilize GPCR and TIPE proteins to make directional decisions are not well understood. Using both gene knockdown and biochemical methods, we demonstrated here that 2 human TIPE family members, TNFAIP8 and TIPE2, were essential for directed migration of human CD4+ T cells. T cells deficient in both of these proteins completely lost their directionality. TNFAIP8 interacted with the Gαi subunit of heterotrimeric (α, β, γ) G proteins, whereas TIPE2 bound to PIP2 and PIP3 to spatiotemporally control immune cell migration. Using deletion and site-directed mutagenesis, we established that Gαi interacted with TNFAIP8 through its C-terminal amino acids, and that TIPE2 protein interacted with PIP2 and PIP3 through its positively charged amino acids on the α0 helix and at the grip-like entrance. We also discovered that TIPE protein membrane translocation (i.e. crucial for sensing chemokine gradients) was dependent on PIP2. Collectively, our work describes a new mechanistic paradigm for how human T cells integrate GPCR and phospholipid signaling pathways to control directed migration. These findings have implications for therapeutically targeting TIPE proteins in human inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The surface of calcined kaolinite particles underwent chemical modification using Vinyltriethoxysilane (VTMS) and 3-mercaptopropionic acid (3-MPA). The grafting ratio of VTMS on the calcined kaolinite surface was adjusted by varying its quantity. FT-IR analysis revealed the initial grafting of VTMS onto the kaolinite surface, resulting in the formation of a C=C reactive site on the surface. Subsequently, an olefin click reaction with 3-MPA occurred, leading to the effective grafting of 3-MPA onto the kaolinite surface and the formation of an efficient coating. Thermal analysis indicated that the optimal grafting level was achieved at a modifier content V:K ratio of 0.5. The estimated grafting ratio of the modifier on the kaolinite surface was approximately 40% when V:K was 0.5. Water contact angle and dispersion experiments demonstrated that the surface properties of kaolinite were effectively controlled by this modification approach. At V:K = 0.3, the modified kaolinite particles exhibited good dispersion in both polar and non-polar solvents. In polar solvents, the average particle size of modified kaolinite was below 1100 nm, while in non-polar solvents, it did not exceed 5000 nm. Considering all aspects, a V:K ratio of 0.3 is recommended. Further investigation into the impact of adding 3-MPA on the surface properties of modified kaolinite particles based on V:K = 0.3 revealed that the hydrophilicity of the modified particles could be enhanced. However, it is advised to keep the maximum M:V ratio (3-MPA to kaolinite) at 1.0. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]