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2. Synergistic Therapy of Melanoma by Co-Delivery of Dacarbazine and Ferroptosis-Inducing Ursolic Acid Using Biomimetic Nanoparticles
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Wenjun Hou, Yifan Zou, Jie Li, Hui Jiang, Jinyu Li, Jie Wu, Senlin Zhu, Yan Ding, Huae Xu, Feng Jia, and Xiaolin Li
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
- 2024
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3. Organic Matter Enrichment in Jurassic Hydrocarbon Source Rocks from the Turpan-Hami Basin: Insights from Organic and Elemental Geochemistry
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Hao Liang, Zhiyong Wang, Jie Wang, and Xiaofeng Wang
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
- 2024
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4. CO2‑Controlled Water Injection in Carbonate Gas Reservoirs: An Effective Approach to Improve Production
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Jie Wei, Kai Cheng, Shushuai Wang, Mingyang Yuan, Xuanji E, and Chi Cen
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
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5. Controllable Metal–Organic Framework‐Derived NiCo‐Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets on Vertical Graphene as Mott–Schottky Heterostructure for High‐Performance Hybrid Supercapacitor
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Mingliang He, Jia Qiao, Binghua Zhou, Jie Wang, Shien Guo, Gan Jet Hong Melvin, Mingxi Wang, Hironori Ogata, Yoong Ahm Kim, Masaki Tanemura, Shuwen Wang, Mauricio Terrones, Morinobu Endo, Fei Zhang, and Zhipeng Wang
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hybrid supercapacitors ,low crystallinity NiCo‐layered double hydroxide nanosheets ,Mott–Schottky heterostructures ,self‐supporting electrode ,vertical graphene ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Layered double hydroxide (LDH) is considered a highly promising electrode material for supercapacitors (SCs) due to its high theoretical specific capacitance. However, LDH powders often suffer from poor electrical conductivity, structure pulverization, slow charge transport, and insufficient active sites. Herein, a self‐supporting electrode with a Mott–Schottky heterostructure has been designed for high‐performance SCs. The electrode consists of low crystallinity NiCo‐LDH nanosheets and vertical graphene (VG) directly grown on carbon cloth. The LDH was converted from a metal–organic framework (MOF) by the sol–gel method. This self‐supporting electrode provides fast charge transfer, reducing the pulverization effect and energy barrier. The Mott–Schottky heterostructure of LDH@VG regulates electron density and enhances electron transfer, as confirmed by density functional theory calculation. The optimized LDH@VG heterostructure electrode exhibits an excellent areal capacitance of 5513.8 mF cm−2 and rate capability of 82.1%. Furthermore, the fabricated hybrid SC demonstrates excellent energy density of 404.8 μWh cm−2 at 1.6 mW cm−2 and a remarkable cycling life, with a capacitance of 92.0% after 10 000 cycles. This work not only provides a simple dip‐coating and MOF conversion method to synthesize heterojunction‐based electrodes, but also broadens the horizon for designing advanced electrode materials for SCs.
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- 2024
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6. Fluorescent sensing of rutin by carbon dots derived from the heart of cumin seeds
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Xiao-Lin Xie, Zhao Zhang, Wen Xiong, Jie Wang, Wei Gong, Wen Xu, Shuang Cai, and Jing Li
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Carbon dots ,Cumin embryo ,Rutin ,Biomass ,Fluorescent sensor ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Carbon dots (CDs) prepared from biomass usually produce poor quantum yield and reproducibility. A fine separation of raw materials may enhance the fluorescence performance. In this work, embryos of cumin seeds were precisely chosen as the carbon source to prepare (CDs) through hydrothermal method. The obtained product (CDs-E) possessed a higher quantum yield of 10.60 % than those synthesized with testas or whole seeds, which may be due to the relatively smaller particle size and more C-N functional groups. Rutin, as a common natural active component, could quench the fluorescence of CDs-E notably through internal filtering effect. Herein, a highly selective fluorescent sensor based on CDs-E for detecting rutin was proposed with a linearity range of 0.05 ∼ 30 μM and a detection limit of 0.015 μM obtained. Additionally, the developed method was successfully applied for the detection of rutin in Flos Sophorae, rutin tablets and capsules. This work showed the significance of fine classification for natural carbon source in preparation of CDs and provided a feasible method for quality monitoring of rutin-related pharmaceuticals, health care products and traditional Chinese medicinal materials.
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- 2024
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7. Spike lavender essential oil attenuates hyperuricemia and induced renal injury by modulating the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 signalling pathway
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Peijie Zhou, Biao Zhang, Xuan Wang, Jiawei Duan, Jinkai Li, Jie Wang, Ning Xia, Shihao Zhang, Jinghui Wang, Dongyan Guo, Chongbo Zhao, Huanxian Shi, Jiangxue Cheng, Yundong Xie, Jing Sun, and Xiaofei Zhang
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Spike lavender essential oil ,Hyperuricemia ,Essential oil composition analysis ,Multi-omics analysis ,Renal injury ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Hyperuricemia (HUA), recognized as the fourth “high” condition following hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia, is a metabolic disorder that severely impairs renal function. Spike lavender essential oil (SLEO) exhibits substantial anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities and can inhibit xanthine oxidase (XOD), suggesting its potential therapeutic potential against HUA. This of this study aimed to analyze the chemical constituents of SLEO with potential efficacy in treating HUA and to explore their mechanisms of action. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) combined with a greedy algorithm identified linalool, β-pinene, and β-caryophyllene as key active components of SLEO. Through network pharmacology “weight coefficient” method, the NOD-like signaling pathway emerged as a significant mechanism for SLEO in treating HUA. Investigating an in vitro uric acid (UA)-induced HK-2 cell model revealed that SLEO effectively inhibited the production of IL-1β and IL-18 in the supernatant of HK-2 cells compared to the NLRP3 (antagonist MCC950). Additionally, a HUA rat model demonstrated that SLEO administration significantly reduced hyperuricemia pathological indicators, such as UA, XOD, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels, with renal histopathological sections showing a marked reduction in following SLEO treatment. Metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses further highlighted significant changes in differential metabolites such as arachidonic acid and glycine, as well as the regulation of differential genes such as pycard and PTGS2 in rats.Immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, molecular docking and in vitro XOD activity inhibition assays elucidated the active components mechanisms of SLEO in treating HUA and associated renal inflammation. The findings concluded that SLEO mitigates HUA and renal inflammation by modulating the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway and the NF-κB signaling pathway. Moreover, linalool, β-pinene and β-caryophyllene in SLEO were shown to reduce UA production and lower UA levels in vivo by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway, thereby alleviating HUA-induced renal injury.
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- 2024
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8. Recent Advances and Challenges in Electrocatalytic Carboxylation of CO2
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Jie Wang, Zhen-Feng Wei, Yun-Xia Luo, Chang-Hai Lu, and Ren-Jie Song
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electrochemical ,carbon dioxide ,carboxylation ,esterification ,chemical selectivity ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
- 2024
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9. Surface Ligand Evolution: Sulfur-Directed Covalent Bonding of PPh3 on Pd4S with Improved Semi-hydrogenation of Terminal Alkynes
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Wentong Jing, Shiguang Mo, Weijie Zhang, Wenting Zhou, Kunlong Liu, Jie Wei, Ruixuan Qin, and Nanfeng Zheng
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
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10. Evolution Path of Precursor-Induced High-Temperature Lithiation Reaction during the Synthesis of Lithium-Rich Cathode Materials
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Chen Wu, Jiuqing Ban, Ting Chen, Jie Wang, Yangdong He, and Zhen-guo Wu
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
- 2024
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11. A ruthenium single atom nanozyme-based antibiotic for the treatment of otitis media caused by Staphylococcus aureus
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Jie Wang, Rui Gong, Ming Yang, Xi Wu, Ziwei Li, Haibing Huang, Xiyun Yan, and Daji Wang
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single atom nanozyme ,ruthenium ,peroxidase ,Staphylococcus aureus ,otitis media ,nanoantibiotics ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infection is a primary cause of otitis media (OM), the most common disease for which children are prescribed antibiotics. However, the abuse of antibiotics has led to a global increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Nanozymes, as promising alternatives to traditional antibiotics, are being extensively utilized to combat AMR. Here, we synthesize a series of single-atom nanozymes (metal-C3N4 SANzymes) by loading four metals (Ag, Fe, Cu, Ru) with antibacterial properties onto a crystalline g-C3N4. These metal-C3N4 display a rob-like morphology and well-dispersed metal atoms. Among them, Ru-C3N4 demonstrates the optimal peroxidase-like activity (285.3 U mg–1), comparable to that of horseradish peroxidase (267.7 U mg–1). In vitro antibacterial assays reveal that Ru-C3N4 significantly inhibits S. aureus growth compared with other metal-C3N4 even at a low concentration (0.06 mg mL–1). Notably, Ru-C3N4 acts as a narrow-spectrum nanoantibiotic with relative specificity against Gram-positive bacteria. Biofilms formed by S. aureus are easily degraded by Ru-C3N4 due to its high peroxidase-like activity. In vivo, Ru-C3N4 effectively eliminates S. aureus and relieves ear inflammation in OM mouse models. However, untreated OM mice eventually develop hearing impairment. Due to its low metal load, Ru-C3N4 does not exhibit significant toxicity to blood, liver, or kidney. In conclusion, this study presents a novel SANzyme-based antibiotic that can effectively eliminate S. aureus and treat S. aureus-induced OM.
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- 2024
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12. Constructing a label-free electrochemical biosensor based on magnetic α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanosheets for the sensitive detection of VKORC1*2 gene
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Jie Wang, Hezhong Ouyang, Zhihao Xu, Lei Sun, Dawei He, and Ruijiang Liu
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Electrochemical biosensor ,Magnetic α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanosheets ,Magnetic self-assembly ,ssDNA probes ,VKORC1*2 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Pharmacogenetic testing technology can effectively determine the individual differences among patients and scientifically assist doctors to select the most suitable drugs for each patient. In this study, an electrochemical biosensor based on magnetic α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanosheets was constructed to detect Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 type AA (VKORC1*2). Firstly, we fabricated magnetic α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanosheets as the substrate material for electrochemical biosensors. Subsequently, the material surface was modified with Au nanoparticles to facilitate the connection of sensing probes and enhance current signal amplification. The electrochemical biosensor showed a negative linear relationship with the concentrations of target DNA (tDNA, VKORC1*2 gene) within 1 pM − 1 μM, a limit of detection was (LOD) = 0.36 pM, and a limit of quantification was (LOQ) = 1.19 pM. The biosensor demonstrated exceptional specificity, reproducibility, and stability. In real sample analysis, it exhibited a recovery range of 96.63 % − 110.57 % (RSD ≤ 3.07 %) for various tDNA concentrations, thereby indicating its promising potential in clinical diagnostics.
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- 2024
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13. A novel method for improving the electrochemical properties by modifying conductive polymer on 3D printed nanocarbon electrode
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Meifang Liao, Yaxin Yang, Jing Ou, Honglin Yang, Xuemei Dai, Lian Zhong, Jie Wen, Yanyu Jiang, and Lujun Wang
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Conductive polymer ,3D printing ,Electrochemistry ,Chlorogenic Acid ,Sensor ,Industrial electrochemistry ,TP250-261 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
The technology of 3D printing has emerged as a potent tool for the preparation of 3D-printed electrode. Using commercial graphene/polylactic acid (PLA) composite filaments as printed materials, fused deposition modeling as 3D-printed technique, 3D printed electrodes (3DEs) were created in this work. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and the composites of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) were used to modify the activated 3DEs for constructing a novel electrode (SACP@Au@3DE), and in this work chlorogenic acid (CGA) was regarded as a probe for testing the performance of SACP@Au@3DE. The surface physicochemical properties of the prepared 3DEs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The electrochemical properties of the prepared 3DEs were investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) methods. The constructed SACP@Au@3DE can be used to determine CGA at concentrations ranging from 10 to 400 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) of 4.13 μM. Ultimately, the SACP@Au@3DE sensor was used for CGA detection in coffee powder sample to explore the potential for real sample analysis. This work opens the novel avenue of using conductive polymer modified 3D-printed electrode in the field of sensor.
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- 2024
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14. A switchable zinc-based metal organic framework for the light triggered absorption and release of organic dyes
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Shiye Li, Yudan Chai, Jian Zhang, Jie Wang, Chao Yang, Jin Zhang, and Shixing Cheng
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Metal–organic frameworks ,Photoresponsive ligand ,Azobenzene ,Organic dye molecule ,Reversible adsorption/ release ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Due to its adjustable pore structure, the metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted much attention in the treatment of organic dye molecules in wastewater. However, the general tuning of the pore channels of MOFs is mainly by changing the chain length of the organic ligands and metal nodes. This approach not only limits the types of MOFs, but also limits the treatment of a large number of dye methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) dye molecules in the wastewater. Hence, we synthesized photoresponsive Zn-AzDC/TPA MOF as adsorbents to adsorb and release organic dye molecules in a photo-controlled manner. The photoresponsive Zn-AzDC/TPA was prepared using a mixed ligand strategy, in which the azobenzene carboxylic acid derivative (AzDC) served as a photoresponsive ligand and terephthalic acid (TPA) served as a non-active ligand in coordination with zinc ion. The optical and structural properties of the synthesized Zn-AzDC/TPA was characterized by UV–vis, FT-IR, PXRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, and pore analysis. Interestingly, it was found that the photoresponsive AzDC unit of Zn-AzDC/TPA demonstrated reversible trans–cis isomerization under the alternating UV and visible light, resulting in reversible changes in the pore size of the Zn-AzDC/TPA. Its photoresponse properties can trapp and release dye molecules under light-driven conditions. This result provides a new direction for the application of photoresponsive MOF and also lays a foundation for the study of diversified optically responsive materials.
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15. Cavitation erosion on different metallic materials under high hydrostatic pressure evaluated with the spatially confined sonoluminescence
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Yalu Liu, Huan Liu, Dehua Luo, Jie Wang, Chao Deng, Mingjun Zhang, Chengyong Li, Dan Song, and Faqi Li
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High hydrostatic pressure ,Cavitation erosion ,Cavitation erosion resistance ,Sonoluminescence ,Microjet ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 ,Acoustics. Sound ,QC221-246 - Abstract
Cavitation erosion is a general phenomenon in the fields of aviation, navigation, hydraulic machinery, and so on, causing great damage to fluid machinery. With the vast requirements in deep ocean applications, it is urgent to study the mechanism of cavitation erosion and the cavitation erosion resistance of different materials under high hydrostatic pressure to predict and avoid the effect of cavitation erosion. In this work, the spatially confined cavitation bubble cloud associated with Gaussian-like intensity distribution sonoluminescence (SL) was produced by a spherically focused ultrasound transducer with two opening ends near metallic plates under different hydrostatic pressures (0.1, 3, 6, and 10 MPa). The cavitation erosion effects on copper, 17-4PH stainless steel and tungsten plates were studied. Through coupling analysis towards the SL intensity distribution, the macro/micro morphology of cavitation erosion, and the physical parameters of different metallic materials (hardness, yield strength, and melting point), it is found that with increasing hydrostatic pressure, the erosion effect is intensified, the depth of cavitation pits increases, the phenomenon of melting can be observed on materials with relatively low melting points, and the cavitation erosion experienced an evolution process from high-temperature creep to fracture. This work has also established a method for the evaluation of materials’ cavitation erosion resistance with measurable SL intensity distribution, which is promising to promote the designing and selection of anti-cavitation materials in deep-sea applications.
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16. Study on the Complex Electrical Response Characteristics of Loaded Coal and the Control Mechanism of the Main Fracture System Structure
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Jian Li, Xiaokai Xu, Jie Wu, Yugui Zhang, Zhiqi Guo, Zehua Zhang, and Zhengzheng Xue
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17. Properties and Microstructure of an Interfacial Transition Zone Enhanced by Silica Fume in Concrete Prepared with Coal Gangue as an Aggregate
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Xianchen Wang, Xianhai Li, Yanxia Zhong, Hong Li, and Jie Wang
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
- 2023
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18. Spatial Variations and Regulating Processes of Groundwater Geochemistry in an Urbanized Valley Basin on Tibetan Plateau
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Wanping Wang, Shilong Zhang, Shengbin Wang, Chumeng Zhang, Guoqiang Zhang, Jie Wang, Liwei Wang, Hongjie Yang, Wenxu Hu, Yuqing Zhang, Ning Wang, and Yong Xiao
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hydrochemistry ,groundwater resource ,water quality assessment ,agricultural pollution ,urbanization ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Groundwater resource is crucial for the development of agriculture and urban communities in valley basins of arid and semiarid regions. This research investigated the groundwater chemistry of a typical urbanized valley basin on the Tibetan Plateau to understand the hydrochemical status, quality, and controlling mechanisms of groundwater in arid urbanized valley basins. The results show groundwater is predominantly fresh and slightly alkaline across the basin, with approximately 54.17% of HCO3-Ca type. About 12.5% and 33.33% of sampled groundwaters are with the hydrochemical facies of Cl-Mg·Ca type and Cl-Na type, respectively. Groundwater is found with the maximum TDS, NO3−, NO2−, and F− content of 3066 mg/L, 69.33 mg/L, 0.04 mg/L, and 3.12 mg/L, respectively. Groundwater quality is suitable for domestic usage at all sampling sites based on EWQI assessment but should avoid direct drinking at some sporadic sites in the urban area. The exceeding nitrogen and fluoride contaminants would pose potential health hazards to local residents, but high risks only existed for infants. Both minors and adults are at medium risk of these exceedingly toxic contaminants. Groundwater quality of predominant sites in the basin is suitable for long-term irrigation according to the single indicator of EC, SAR, %Na, RSC, KR, PI, and PS and integrated irrigation quality assessment of USSL, Wilcox, and Doneen diagram assessment. But sodium hazard, alkalinity hazard, and permeability problem should be a concern in the middle-lower stream areas. Groundwater chemistry in the basin is predominantly governed by water-rock interaction (silicate dissolution) across the basin in natural and sporadically by evaporation. Human activities have posed disturbances to groundwater chemistry and inputted nitrogen, fluoride, and salinity into groundwater. The elevated nitrogen contaminants in groundwater are from both agricultural activities and municipal sewage. While the elevated fluoride and salinity in groundwater are only associated with municipal sewage. It is imperative to address the potential anthropogenic contaminants to safeguard groundwater resources from the adverse external impacts of human settlements within these urbanized valley basins.
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- 2024
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19. Stress and Deformation Failure Characteristics Surrounding Rock in Rectangular Roadways with Super-Large Sections
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Bingchao Zhao, Haonan Chen, Jingbin Wang, Ruifeng Wang, Zhonghao Yang, Jie Wen, and Yongsheng Tuo
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super-large section ,rectangular roadway ,complex function ,conformal transformation ,surrounding rock stress ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
This paper presents our study of the deformation and failure characteristics surrounding rock in roadways with super-large sections during the integrated coal pillar excavation, filling and retention process between coalfaces. Based on the theory of complex variable function, the mapping accuracy of conformal transformation is improved, and an analytical solution for surrounding rock stress in super-large sections of roadway is derived. The stress distribution law of the surrounding rock of rectangular roadways is analyzed, and numerical simulation software is used for supplementary analysis and verification. According to the research findings, the compressive stresses on two sides and the tensile stress on the roof of a rectangular roadway with super-large sections decreased with the increase in the side-pressure coefficient; however, when the side-pressure coefficient increased to a certain point, those two sides changed from a pressure-bearing status to a tensile force-bearing status, while the roof changed from a tensile force-bearing status to a pressure-bearing status. In these stress changes, all the stresses upon the surrounding rock of roadways were compressive stresses and the two critical side-pressure coefficient values were λup and λdown. As the aspect ratio of the roadway increased from 1 to 9, its λup increased from 1.823 to 5.865 and its λdown increased from 0.549 to 0.888. When those side-pressure coefficients in the environment where a roadway is located exceed their critical values, tensile stress will take place on the roadway boundary and result in tensile failure, thus leading to instability in the roadway super-large section. The impact of the side-pressure coefficient upon the plastic zone range of roadway surrounding rock is greater than the impact of the roadway width. In order to secure stability in the surrounding rock of roadways with super-large sections during the excavation process, the side-pressure coefficient should remain around 1; in this situation, the plastic zone covers the smallest range and the relevant support work is the easiest. These research findings provide theoretical references for the excavation and support of roadways with super-large sections.
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- 2024
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20. Characterization and Expression of the Cytochrome P450 Genes in Daphnia magna Exposed to Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles
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Xinyi Kang, Yan Zhou, Qi Liu, Miao Liu, Jing Chen, Yuanwen Zhang, Jie Wei, and Yuan Wang
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metal oxide nanoparticles ,gene family ,aquatic invertebrates ,detoxification ,transcriptome ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
As cerium oxide nanoparticles (nCeO2) continue to infiltrate aquatic environments, the resulting health risks to exposed aquatic organisms are becoming evident. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are integral to the detoxification processes in these species. Herein, we conducted a genomic analysis of CYPs in Daphnia magna, encompassing phylogenetic relationships, gene structure, and chromosomal localization. We identified twenty-six CYPs in D. magna, categorizing them into four clans and seven families, distributed across six chromosomes and one unanchored scaffold. The encoded CYP proteins varied in length from 99 to 585 amino acids, with molecular weights ranging from 11.6 kDa to 66.4 kDa. A quantitative real-time PCR analysis demonstrated a significant upregulation of CYP4C1.4, CYP4C1.5, CYP4C1.6, CYP4c3.3, and CYP4c3.6 in D. magna exposed to 150 mg/L nCeO2 for 24 h. The transcript levels of CYP4C1.3, CYP18a1, CYP4C1.1, and CYP4c3.9 were notably downregulated in D. magna exposed to 10 mg/L nCeO2 for 48 h. A further transcriptomic analysis identified differential expression patterns of eight CYP genes, including CYP4C1.3, in response to nCeO2 exposure. The differential regulation observed across most of the 26 CYPs highlights their potential role in xenobiotic detoxification in D. magna, thereby enhancing our understanding of CYP-mediated toxicological responses to metal nanoparticles in aquatic invertebrates.
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- 2024
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21. The Removal of Organic Contaminants from Condensed Wastewater Using Electrolysis Combined with Ozonation: A Pilot-Scale Study
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Yalei Ding, Jie Wang, and Bin Tan
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RO ,condensed wastewater ,E-O3 ,advanced oxidation processes ,pilot-scale study ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
A pilot-scale investigation of ozonation combined with electrolysis (E-O3) was performed to treat concentrated wastewater from a reverse osmosis system from the printing and dyeing industry. It was found that E-O3 only exhibits an efficiency advantage after the removal of carbonate ions. The synergy of ozone and electrolysis lies not only in the generation of hydroxyl radicals, but also in the degradation of organic compounds. Moreover, the combination of electrolysis and ozonation has an inhibitory effect on the decrease in pH, which plays an important role in the synergistic generation of hydroxyl radicals. This pilot-scale study holds reference significance for the engineering applications of the E-O3 technology.
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- 2024
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22. Layout Optimisation of Frame Structures with Multiple Constraints and Geometric Complexity Control
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Yongpeng He, Paul Shepherd, and Jie Wang
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frame structures ,geometric complexity ,global stability ,layout optimisation ,local stability ,stress ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
A comprehensive framework for the layout optimisation of rigid-jointed frame structures is proposed, addressing multiple mechanical constraints while effectively managing geometric complexity. The constraints considered include displacement, stress, and both local and global stability. Geometric complexity is controlled by minimising low-stiffness elements and reducing the number of elements in the resulting layouts. Numerical examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method, showcasing its ability to generate optimal structural layouts with desirable mechanical performance and varying levels of geometric complexity in member connectivity. This innovative optimisation framework offers significant advantages over conventional layout optimisation approaches by ensuring both the optimality and manufacturability of frame structures, thereby facilitating their practical application.
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- 2024
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23. A bi-Gamma Distribution Model for a Broadband Non-Gaussian Random Stress Rainflow Range Based on a Neural Network
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Jie Wang and Huaihai Chen
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non-Gaussian random stress ,random vibration fatigue ,life prediction ,neural network ,probability density function ,kurtosis ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
A bi-Gamma distribution model is proposed to determine the probability density function (PDF) of broadband non-Gaussian random stress rainflow ranges during vibration fatigue. A series of stress Power Spectral Densities (PSD) are provided, and the corresponding Gaussian random stress time histories are generated using the inverse Fourier transform and time-domain randomization methods. These Gaussian random stress time histories are then transformed into non-Gaussian random stress time histories. The probability density values of the stress ranges are obtained using the rainflow counting method, and then the bi-Gamma distribution PDF model is fitted to these values to determine the model’s parameters. The PSD parameters and the kurtosis, along with their corresponding model parameters, constitute the neural network input–output dataset. The neural network model established after training can directly provide the parameter values of the bi-Gamma model based on the input PSD parameters and kurtosis, thereby obtaining the PDF of the stress rainflow ranges. The predictive capability of the neural network model is verified and the effects of non-Gaussian random stress with different kurtosis on the structural fatigue life are compared for the same stress PSD. And all life predicted results were within the second scatter band.
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- 2024
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24. YOLOv8-E: An Improved YOLOv8 Algorithm for Eggplant Disease Detection
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Yuxi Huang, Hong Zhao, and Jie Wang
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eggplant disease ,YOLOv8n ,SAConv ,SlimNeck ,LSKA ,inner MPDIoU ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
During the developmental stages, eggplants are susceptible to diseases, which can impact crop yields and farmers’ economic returns. Therefore, timely and effective detection of eggplant diseases is crucial. Deep learning-based object detection algorithms can automatically extract features from images of eggplants affected by diseases. However, eggplant disease images captured in complex farmland environments present challenges such as varying disease sizes, occlusion, overlap, and small target detection, making it difficult for existing deep-learning models to achieve satisfactory detection performance. To address this challenge, this study proposed an optimized eggplant disease detection algorithm, YOLOv8-E, based on You Only Look Once version 8 nano (YOLOv8n). Firstly, we integrate switchable atrous convolution (SAConv) into the C2f module to design the C2f_SAConv module, replacing some of the C2f modules in the backbone network of YOLOv8n, enabling our proposed algorithm to better extract eggplant disease features. Secondly, to facilitate the deployment of the detection model on mobile devices, we reconstruct the Neck network of YOLOv8n using the SlimNeck module, making the model lighter. Additionally, to tackle the issue of missing small targets, we embed the large separable kernel attention (LSKA) module within SlimNeck, enhancing the model’s attention to fine-grained information. Lastly, we combined intersection over union with auxiliary bounding box (Inner-IoU) and minimum point distance intersection over union (MPDIoU), introducing the Inner-MPDIoU loss to speed up convergence of the model and raise detection precision of overlapped and occluded targets. Ablation studies demonstrated that, compared to YOLOv8n, the mean average precision (mAP) and F1 score of YOLOv8-E reached 79.4% and 75.7%, respectively, which obtained a 5.5% increment and a 4.5% increase, while also reducing the model size and computational complexity. Furthermore, YOLOv8-E achieved higher detection performance than other mainstream algorithms. YOLOv8-E exhibits significant potential for practical application in eggplant disease detection.
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- 2024
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25. Preparation of magnetic calcium phosphate microcarriers loaded with bisphosphate-modified GDF-5 for bottom-up bone tissue engineering
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Lisi Li, Yu Pan, Chengdong Zhang, Yan Xing, Chao Pu, Feng Shi, Zaijun Yang, Jiaping Li, Jie Weng, and Dongqin Xiao
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Microcarriers ,Magnetic calcium phosphate ,GDF-5 ,Bisphosphonate-modification ,Bottom-up tissue engineering ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
For bottom-up bone tissue engineering, microcarriers play crucial roles in serving as scaffolds that provide structural support and environmental cues for cell growth. Studies have demonstrated that the physicochemical properties of microcarriers, such as surface structure and chemistry, have significant effects on cell phenotype. However, current research on microcarriers has primarily focused on hydrogels or polymers, neglecting the exploration of hard materials that mimic the bone tissue environment. In this study, a new facile method to fabricate magnetic calcium phosphate (CaP)-based microcarriers were presented. By this method, magnetic calcium phosphate was obtained without changing the surface nanostructure of CaP microspheres. These magnetic CaP microspheres were utilized as cell-adhesive microcarriers, allowing for cell-guided assembly into spherical microtissue under a relatively low number of cells. However, when using CaP microspheres as microcarriers, only loose aggregates were observed. To enhance the biofunctionality of the magnetic CaP microcarriers, bisphosphonate-modified growth differentiation factor-5 (PGDF-5) were synthesized and selectively deposited onto the magnetic CaP surfaces. Coculture with preosteoblastic cells demonstrated that PGDF-5 modified microcarriers effectively improved cell osteogenic differentiation and angiogenesis, thereby facilitating the formation of highly stable cell spheroids. Collectively, all findings suggest that PGDF-5 modified magnetic CaP microcarriers hold great potential as tools for fabricating bottom-up tissue engineered bone-mimicking tissue.
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26. Optimization of Planar Interdigitated Microelectrode Array for Enhanced Sensor Responses
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Sakib Islam and Jie Wu
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ACET ,surface binding reaction ,enhancement factor ,normalized binding ,detection time ,localized velocity ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Microscopy ,QH201-278.5 ,Microbiology ,QR1-502 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Immunoassays play a pivotal role in detecting and quantifying specific proteins within biological samples. However, its sensitivity and turnaround time are constrained by the passive diffusion of target molecules towards the sensors. ACET (Alternating Current Electrothermal) enhanced reaction emerges as a solution to overcome this limitation. The ACET-enhanced biosensor works by inducing vortices through electrothermal force, which stirs the analyte within the microchannel and promotes a reaction process. In this study, a comprehensive two-dimensional finite element study is conducted to optimize the binding efficiency and detection time of an ACET-enhanced biosensor without external pumping. Optimal geometries for interdigitated electrodes are estimated to achieve significant improvements in terms of probe utilization and enhancement factor. The study’s findings demonstrate enhancement factors of 3.21, 2.15, and 3.09 along with 71.22%, 75.80%, and 57.52% normalized binding for C-reactive protein (CRP), immunoglobulin (IgG), and SARS-CoV-2, respectively.
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- 2023
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27. Electrooxidative Hofmann Rearrangement of Phthalimides to Access Anthranilate Derivatives
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Jie Wang, Yonghong Zhang, Bin Wang, Yu Xia, Fei Xue, Weiwei Jin, and Chenjiang Liu
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Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Published
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28. Mining Candidate Genes and Identifying Risk Factors for Leg Disease in Broilers: A Mendelian Randomization Study
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Xinxin Tang, Peihao Liu, Na Luo, Jie Wen, Hegang Li, Guiping Zhao, and Bingxing An
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white-feathered broilers ,leg disease ,bone traits ,serum indicators ,Mendelian randomization (MR) ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Clinical investigations have highlighted disruptions in bone metabolic processes and abnormal fluctuations in serum indicator levels during the onset of leg disease (LD) in broilers. However, the presence of a genetic causal relationship for this association remains undetermined. Therefore, the aim of this study is to discern the risk factors underlying LD development using 1235 sequenced white-feathered broilers. We employed Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to assess the associations of bone strength (BS), bone mineral density (BMD), tibial bone weight (TBW), tibial bone length (TBL), tibial bone diameter (TBD), bone ash (BA), ash calcium (Ash Ca), ash phosphorus (Ash P), serum calcium (Ca), serum phosphorus (P), serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and serum osteoprotegerin (OPG) with the incidence of LD. Compelling evidence underscores a causal link between the risk of developing LD and decreased BMD (odds ratio (OR) = 0.998; 95% CI: 0.983, 0.993; P < 0.001) and narrower TBD (OR = 0.985, 95% CI: 0.975, 0.994, P = 0.002). Additionally, serum OPG concentrations (OR: 0.995, 95% CI: 0.992, 0.999, P = 0.008) were associated with BMD (OR = 0.0078, 95% CI = 0.0043 to 0.0140, P < 0.001), indicating a robust genetic relationship between ALP concentrations (OR: 0.988, 95% CI: 0.984, 0.993, P < 0.001) and TBD (OR = 0.0046, 95% CI = 0.0026, 0.0083, P < 0.001). Moreover, elevated serum Ca (OR: 0.564, 95% CI: 0.487, 0.655, P < 0.001) and P (OR: 0.614, 95% CI: 0.539, 0.699, P < 0.001) levels were associated with a narrower TBD. Elevated serum levels of Ca, P, ALP, and OPG contribute to disturbances in bone metabolism, while decreased BMD and narrower TBD are associated with a greater risk of developing LD in broilers. This discovery elucidates the metabolic risk factors for LD in broilers and could provide information on LDs, such as osteoporosis, in humans.
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29. Genome-Wide Analyses of CCHC Family Genes and Their Expression Profiles under Drought Stress in Rose (Rosa chinensis)
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Shijie Li, Jun Xu, Yong Cao, Jie Wu, Qing Liu, and Deqiang Zhang
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zinc finger proteins ,cut flowers ,abiotic stress ,VIGS ,gene family analysis ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
CCHC-type zinc finger proteins (CCHC-ZFPs), ubiquitous across plant species, are integral to their growth, development, hormonal regulation, and stress adaptation. Roses (Rosa sp.), as one of the most significant and extensively cultivated ornamentals, account for more than 30% of the global cut-flower market. Despite its significance, the CCHC gene family in roses (Rosa sp.) remains unexplored. This investigation identified and categorized 41 CCHC gene members located on seven chromosomes of rose into 14 subfamilies through motif distribution and phylogenetic analyses involving ten additional plant species, including Ginkgo biloba, Ostreococcus lucimarinus, Arabidopsis thaliana, and others. This study revealed that dispersed duplication likely plays a crucial role in the diversification of the CCHC genes, with the Ka/Ks ratio suggesting a history of strong purifying selection. Promoter analysis highlighted a rich presence of cis-acting regulatory elements linked to both abiotic and biotic stress responses. Differential expression analysis under drought conditions grouped the 41 CCHC gene members into five distinct clusters, with those in group 4 exhibiting pronounced regulation in roots and leaves under severe drought. Furthermore, virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) of the RcCCHC25 member from group 4 compromised drought resilience in rose foliage. This comprehensive analysis lays the groundwork for further investigations into the functional dynamics of the CCHC gene family in rose physiology and stress responses.
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30. Flexible Organic Electrochemical Transistors for Energy-Efficient Neuromorphic Computing
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Li Zhu, Junchen Lin, Yixin Zhu, Jie Wu, Xiang Wan, Huabin Sun, Zhihao Yu, Yong Xu, and Cheeleong Tan
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flexible organic transistor ,low-power ,artificial synapse ,short-term and long-term plasticity ,neuromorphic computing ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Brain-inspired flexible neuromorphic devices are of great significance for next-generation high-efficiency wearable sensing and computing systems. In this paper, we propose a flexible organic electrochemical transistor using poly[(bithiophene)-alternate-(2,5-di(2-octyldodecyl)- 3,6-di(thienyl)-pyrrolyl pyrrolidone)] (DPPT-TT) as the organic semiconductor and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/LiClO4 solid-state electrolyte as the gate dielectric layer. Under gate voltage modulation, an electric double layer (EDL) forms between the dielectric layer and the channel, allowing the device to operate at low voltages. Furthermore, by leveraging the double layer effect and electrochemical doping within the device, we successfully mimic various synaptic behaviors, including excitatory post-synaptic currents (EPSC), paired-pulse facilitation (PPF), high-pass filtering characteristics, transitions from short-term plasticity (STP) to long-term plasticity (LTP), and demonstrate its image recognition and storage capabilities in a 3 × 3 array. Importantly, the device’s electrical performance remains stable even after bending, achieving ultra-low-power consumption of 2.08 fJ per synaptic event at −0.001 V. This research may contribute to the development of ultra-low-power neuromorphic computing, biomimetic robotics, and artificial intelligence.
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31. Study on Safety Mining Technology of Gob in Stopping Face by Replacing Pressure Equalization with Gob Pumping—A Case Study of Sitai Mine
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Yun Xu, Guofu Li, Chenglin Huang, Jie Wang, Liangliang Liu, and Hao Shao
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coal ,gas control ,negative pressure extraction ,pressure equalizing relation ,numerical simulation ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Gas control in the upper corner of the natural coal mining face with high gas is always a difficult problem that troubles the safe production of the working face. Among them, a high gas-prone natural coal mining face with ground air leakage is more likely to cause gas and CO to exceed limits in the corner of the working surface and is difficult to control. The traditional treatment methods often have some problems; for example, it is easy to increase air leakage in the gob with the method of gas extraction in the gob, which is not conducive to the prevention and control of spontaneous combustion of coal in the gob. At present, the more effective method is the pressure-equalization method. However, the pressure-equalization measures need to establish a complex pressure-equalization system, and close cooperation between the systems is required; once the system power fails or equipment failure occurs, the pressure-equalization state changes randomly, and it is easy to cause gas over-limits and other faults. Therefore, this paper presents a new method to control gas in the gob of a coal seam by pumping the gob of the upper-adjacent layer, using the negative pressure of pumping, and balancing the negative pressure of the upper-adjacent layer and the gob of the coal seam to form a new pressure-equalization relationship. This method can prevent the toxic and harmful gases in the goaf of the upper-adjacent layer from escaping into the passageway of the gob of the local coal seam, reduce the air leakage in the goaf, and benefit the gas control and spontaneous coal combustion prevention in the goaf.
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32. Research on the Influence of the Scaling-up Process on the Flow Structure and Two-Phase Distribution of Gas–Solid Fluidized Beds
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Zhonglin Gao, Jie Wei, Hongyang Wang, and Chenyang Zhou
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TFM ,scale-up ,fluidized bed ,density ,two-phase distribution ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
In the continuous scaling-up process of the separating system, a mechanism exists that transforms the behavior of the flow field, resulting in deviations from the original model and conclusions. The paper examined the effects of the scale up of a fluidized bed by CFD. It was observed that increasing the diameter reduces the amplitude of axial density fluctuations. Similarly, increasing the static height increases the amplitude. Moreover, increasing the static bed height enhances the visibility of the cyclic flow structure of gas and solid phases. The flow structure in large bed diameters is disrupted. The impact of changing the bed diameter on bed density is more significant than the static height. As the bed diameter increases, the bubble disturbance decreases and the aggregation phase gradually disappears while the proportion of the emulsified phase keeps increasing. This study will guide and assist in the future application of separated fluidized beds in industry.
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33. Expediting Corrosion Engineering for Sulfur-Doped, Self-Supporting Ni-Fe Layered Dihydroxide in Efficient Aqueous Oxygen Evolution
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Yingjun Ma, Jie Wang, Hangning Liu, Lin Wang, Changhui Sun, Liangyu Gong, Xiaogang Zhang, and Jiefang Zhu
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corrosion engineering ,NiFe LDH ,S-doping ,oxygen evolution reaction ,reaction kinetics ,Chemical technology ,TP1-1185 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Electrochemical water-splitting is widely acknowledged as a renewable strategy for hydrogen production, but it is primarily constrained by the sluggish reaction kinetics of the anode oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In our study, we employ a fast room-temperature corrosion engineering strategy for the construction of a sulfur-doped Ni-Fe layered dihydroxide catalyst (S-NiFe LDH). With the assistance of a sulfur source, microsphere morphology with an ultra-thin lamellar surface cross-arrangement can be rapidly grown on the surface of an iron foam substrate, ensuring a substantial electrochemical interface. The composition of Ni species in the catalysts can be regulated by simply adjusting the amount of Ni2+ and reaction time. Functioning as an OER catalyst, the S-NiFe LDH demonstrates high activity and reaction kinetics, featuring a minimal overpotential of 120.0 mV to deliver a current density of 10 mA cm−2, a small Tafel slope of 39.5 mV dec−1 and a notable electrical double-layer capacitance (Cdl) of 31.3 mF cm−2. The remarkable electrocatalytic performance can be attributed to its distinctive three-dimensional (3D) structure and sulfur dopants, which effectively regulate the electrochemical interface and electronic structure of NiFe LDH. This work provides valuable insights for expeditious materials design.
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34. Industry Foundation Class-Based Building Information Modeling Lightweight Visualization Method for Steel Structures
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Zhiguo Sun, Chen Wang, and Jie Wu
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BIM ,IFC ,lightweight ,visualization ,steel structure ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
The efficient extraction, storage, and visualization of geometric and semantic information is a key foundation for the operation of the building information modeling (BIM) platform. This study aims to develop a lightweight BIM system and optimize the system’s performance according to the specific characteristics of steel structures. This study proposes several novel techniques for extracting and decoupling the geometric and semantic information of components from industry foundation class (IFC) files. A redundancy removal approach combining the principal content analysis (PCA) algorithm and the Hausdorff-based comparison algorithm is proposed to identify standardized steel components, and a lightweight visualization method on Web3D for redundant instances is also presented. A loading mechanism of the level of detail (LOD) model based on a mesh simplification algorithm is presented to optimize the display efficiency. The developed system is evaluated by three steel structural models. Using the redundancy removal approach, the number of instances is decreased by 96.46% in less than 30 s and over 30 FPS (frame per second) is kept when rendering. Using the LOD loading mechanism, 95.38% of vertices and 98.46% of patches are eliminated under 50 mm precision. The experiment results indicate that users can quickly load large BIM models and fetch sufficient information from the website.
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35. Optimization of Uplift Piles for a Base Plate Considering Local Anti-Floating Stability
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Meng Yang, Jie Wu, Qianqian Lu, and Pengfei Li
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uplift piles ,BESO ,numerical simulation ,local anti-floating stability ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
This paper focuses on the optimization of uplift piles for a base plate considering local anti-floating stability. According to the force characteristics of the base plate subjected to buoyancy, a bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization (BESO) process is proposed. The optimization process takes the pile length as the design variable and the pile end displacement as the sensitive coefficient. The proposed process is conducted with FLAC3D to optimize the length of each uplift pile, including two cases with different pile diameters and spacing. The optimization process shows that the deformation degree of the base plate is significantly reduced when the piles are adopted with large diameters and sparse spacing, and oscillates at a low level when the piles are adopted with small diameters and dense spacing. Consequently, the design method of uplift piles considering the local anti-floating stability is proposed by referring to the optimization results of two cases. Finally, the proposed design method is applied to a practical project, and the original design of the uplift piles is optimized. The comparison results show that the deformation degree of the base plate of optimization designs is significantly lower than the original design.
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36. Controlled Synthesis of Large-Area Oriented ZnO Nanoarrays
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Haowei Lin, Shibo Xing, Ao Jiang, Mingxuan Li, Qing Chen, Zhenling Wang, Lei Jiang, Huiying Li, Jie Wang, and Chenchen Zhou
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ZnO ,nanoarrays ,controlled synthesis ,spectral property ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Large-area oriented ZnO nanoarrays (including nanowire, nanorod, and nanotube) on ITO glass substrates are synthesized via the simple hydrothermal, electrodeposition, and electrochemical etching approach. The morphology of ZnO nanoarrays is controlled by adjusting the reaction temperature, reaction time, and current density. The scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) results indicate the successful preparation of large-area oriented ZnO nanoarrays with different types, and the energy-dispersive X-microanalysis spectrum (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) results confirm that the composition of the obtained nanoarrays is ZnO. More importantly, the as-prepared ZnO nanotube arrays are observed with about a 40% increase in ultraviolet absorption intensity compared to the ZnO nanowire/nanorod arrays, due to having larger specific surface areas. The as-prepared different types of ZnO nanoarrays have great potential for applications in low-cost and high-performance optoelectronic devices.
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37. Abnormal thickness-dependent magneto-transport properties of vdW magnetic semiconductor Cr2Si2Te6
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Yun Li, Zheng Chen, Jie Wang, Teng li, Mingliang Tian, Julie Karel, and Kiyonori Suzuki
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Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Abstract Cr2Si2Te6 (CST) is a van der Waals (vdW) ferromagnetic semiconductor. The unique spin model and temperature-dependent magnetic ordering of CST provide opportunities for the next generation of two-dimensional (2D) spintronic devices. Here, abnormal magneto-transport properties are found in CST nanoflakes with variations in thickness. Interestingly, the thickness-dependent magnetoresistance (MR) effect exhibits a nonlinear change as a function of the magnetic field, temperature, and thickness. At a certain temperature below Curie temperature (T c ), a sign reversal of MR ratio from positive to negative can even be detected with thickness reduction. At the temperature range from T c to 60 K, the Hall effect also presents a transformation from nonlinear behavior in thick layer CST to linear behavior in thin layer CST. These distinctive magneto-transport properties are attributed to the variation of spin correlation with thickness in CST nanoflakes. These findings probe the unique magneto-transport properties of CST and associate it with ferromagnetic correlation, which provides a basis for subsequent spintronics device design based on this material. This work also offers new insights into the relationship between sample thickness, transport properties, and spin correlation of other vdW ferromagnets. It lays a foundation for future vdW magnet-based device fabrication and possible spintronic applications.
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- 2023
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38. In-situ synthesis of fluorine-free MXene/TiO2 composite for high-performance supercapacitor
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Kefeng Xie, Jie Wang, Kai Xu, Zheng Wei, Mingli Zhang, and Junping Zhang
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MXene ,Fluorine-free ,TiO2 ,In-situ Synthesis ,Supercapacitor ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
MXene (Ti3C2Tx) is a promising electrode material for supercapacitors. However, the current MXene material preparation process often requires hydrofluoric acid, and the etched MXene is easily oxidized and stacked, which is not conducive to the transfer of electrons and ions. In this study, we proposed a high concentration of sodium hydroxide solution mixed with sodium hypochlorite solution as an etchant for the preparation of fluorine-free MXene (Ti3C2Tx). Based on the alkali-assisted hydrothermal method, Ti3AlC2 was used as the raw material, and 10 % NaClO aqueous solution was added as the oxidant during the etching process to accelerate the etching and in-situ generate TiO2 with excellent conductivity. When the oxidation time is 12 h and the amount of NaClO is 0.2 mL, the TiO2 particles in-situ generated by the oxidation of Ti element in MXene are evenly distributed on the surface and interlayer of the material, which effectively curbs the stacking problem between the Ti3C2Tx layers and improves the specific surface area of the material. The prepared MXene/TiO2 electrode in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte, − 0.5–0.2 V voltage window, the highest mass specific capacity can reach 321F/g, and after 10,000 charge–discharge cycles, the capacitance retention rate can still reach 86.4 %, which is higher than the capacitance retention rate of Ti3C2Tx material (81.7 %).
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39. Therapeutic effects and mechanism of action of lavender essential oil on atopic dermatitis by modulating the STAT3/RORγt pathway
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Jiawei Duan, Jinkai Li, Yujiao Wang, Peijie Zhou, Xuan Wang, Ning Xia, Jie Wang, Jia Li, Wenfei Wang, Xiao Wang, Jing Sun, Dongyan Guo, Junbo Zou, Xiaofei Zhang, and Changli Wang
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Atopic dermatitis ,Lavender essential oil ,STAT3 ,RORγt ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Objectives: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin disorder characterized by skin inflammation caused by an imbalance in the immune response. The efficacy of lavender essential oil in treating atopic dermatitis has been demonstrated; however, its specific mechanism of action and active components remain unknown. Therefore, this study investigated the therapeutic effects and possible mechanism of action of LEO on AD in a 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced dermatitis mice model. Methods: To determine the efficacy of LEO, serum levels of the cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α were tested in Kunming mice, and network pharmacology was used to predict the targets and mechanisms of LEO in AD treatment, after which network pharmacology was combined with metabolomics to construct complex response–enzyme–gene networks and investigate their potential associations. Based on the predicted mechanisms, skin tissues were further examined by immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting analysis, and the skin epidermis was stained with hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and toluidine blue (TB). Results: LEO significantly suppressed the basal levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in the DNCB-induced mice model and predicted that Th17 cell differentiation is a critical pathway for LEO-based network pharmacology in AD treatment. As for the cytokines associated with the Th17 cell differentiation pathway, further experiments verified that LEO significantly reduced the protein expression of interleukin-17A (IL-17A)、Phosphorylated JAK2 (p-JAK)、Phosphorylated STAT3 (p-STAT3), and Retinoic acid-related orphan receptor γt (RORγt) but increased the expression of Foxp3. Additionally, the results of combined network pharmacology and metabolomics analysis showed that LEO could improve two metabolic pathways, namely, linoleic acid metabolism and arachidonic acid metabolism, by regulating the Th17 cell differentiation pathway; identify two key metabolites (linoleic acid, arachidonic acid); and regulate two differential genes (PTGS1, HPGD). Conclusion: LEO may alleviate DNCB-induced skin inflammation by inhibiting the STAT3/RORγt pathway in Th17 cell differentiation, and reducing the expression of associated inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and improving the metabolism of linoleic and arachidonic acid in vivo.
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40. A multi-strategy platform for Q-markers screening and quality control of Wuzi Yanzong Wan based on fingerprint and network pharmacology
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Bao-Hua Dong, Jie Wu, Ying Peng, Yun-Xiu Jiang, Ma-Yi-Jie Cao, Yu Huang, Chang-Jiang Hu, Ling-ying Yu, and Zhi-Min Chen
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Wuzi Yanzong Wan ,Fingerprint ,Network pharmacology ,Q-markers ,Quality control ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Wuzi Yanzong Wan (WZYZW) is a classic formula for tonifying the kidneys in Traditional chinese medicine (TCM) and is widely used clinically in diseases of the reproductive system, immune system and nervous system. Therefore, the quality control and prediction quality markers (Q-markers) of WZYZW is of positive significance.In this study, We first established the fingerprints, calibrated 28 common peaks, identified 12 common peaks of gallic acid, geniposidic acid, chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, rutin, hyperoside, verbascoside, astragalin, kaempferol, schisandrol A, schisandrol B and schisandrin B, and the similarity was greater than 0.9 of 10 batches.Then, withing network pharmacology, we screened 41 core targets such as PIK3CA, AKT1, PIK3CB, potential pathways such as pathways in cancer and PI3K-Akt signalling pathway of 12 components. The results showed that they were tightly connected to predicated targets and pathways. Finally, by using the hyperoside as internal reference standard, a Quantitative analysis of multi-components (QAMS) for WZYZW was established to determine the contents of WZYZW. The percent difference(%) showed that there was no significant difference between the quantitative results of external standard method (ESM) and QAMS method. Contents of the 11 components above were 0.0091 ∼ 0.0185 %, 0.1019 ∼ 0.1361 %, 0.0518 ∼ 0.0718 %, 0.0130 ∼ 0.0320 %, 0.0084 ∼ 0.0190 %, 0.0621 ∼ 0.1192 %, 0.0127 ∼ 0.0419 %, 0.0006 ∼ 0.0089 %, 0.0212 ∼ 0.0261 %, 0.0061 ∼ 0.0400 %, 0.0084 ∼ 0.0103 %, respectively. Overall, the method developed was applied to the quality evaluation and Q-markers research of WZYZW as well as provided guiding significance for the Q-marker research of TCM.
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41. Insights into the Reactivation Process of Thermal Aged Bimetallic Pt-Pd/CeO2-ZrO2-La2O3 Catalysts at Different Treating Temperatures and Their Structure–Activity Evolutions for Three-Way Catalytic Performance
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Jie Wan, Kai Chen, Qi Sun, Yuanyuan Zhou, Yanjun Liu, Jin Zhang, Jiancong Dong, Xiaoli Wang, Gongde Wu, and Renxian Zhou
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three-way catalyst ,Pt/Pd bimetallic catalyst ,metal–support interaction ,thermal ageing ,reactivating process ,Chemical technology ,TP1-1185 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
CeO2-ZrO2-La2O3 supported Pt-Pd bimetallic three-way catalysts (0.6Pt-0.4Pd/CZL) were synthesized through the conventional impregnation method and then subjected to severe thermal aging. Reactivating treatments under different temperatures were then applied to the aged catalysts above. Three-way catalytic performance evaluations and dynamic operation window tests along with detailed physio-chemical characterizations were carried out to explore possible structure–activity evolutions during the reactivating process. Results show that the reactivating process conducted at proper temperatures (500~550 °C) could effectively restore the TWC catalytic performance and widen the operation window width. The suitable reactivating temperature ranges are mainly determined by the decomposing temperature of PMOx species, the thermal stability of PM-O-Ce species, and the encapsulation temperature of precious metals by CZL support. Reactivating under appropriate temperature helps to restore the interaction between Pt and CZL support to a certain extent and to re-expose part of the encapsulated precious metals. Therefore, the dynamic oxygen storage/release capacity, redox ability, as well as thermal stability of PtOx species, can be improved, thus benefiting the TWC catalytic performances. However, the excessively high reactivating temperature would cause further embedment of Pd by CZL support, thus leading to a further decrease in both dynamic oxygen storage/release capacity and the TWC catalytic performance after reactivating treatment.
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42. Protective Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Active Factor Combined with Alhagi maurorum Extract on Ulcerative Colitis and the Underlying Mechanism
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Xuanhong Cao, Aili Aierken, Jie Wang, Xinrui Guo, Sha Peng, and Yaping Jin
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Alhagi maurorum ,mesenchymal stem cells ,inflammation ,ulcerative colitis ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a relapsing and reoccurring inflammatory bowel disease. The treatment effect of Alhagi maurorum and stem cell extracts on UC remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective role of Alhagi maurorum combined with stem cell extract on the intestinal mucosal barrier in an intestinal inflammation mouse model. Sixty mice were randomly divided into a control group, model group, Alhagi group, MSC group, and MSC/Alhagi group. MSC and Alhagi extract were found to reduce the disease activity index (DAI) scores in mice with colitis, alleviate weight loss, improve intestinal inflammation in mice (p < 0.05), preserve the integrity of the ileal wall and increase the number of goblet cells and mucin in colon tissues. Little inflammatory cell infiltration was observed in the Alhagi, MSC, or MSC/Alhagi groups, and the degree of inflammation was significantly alleviated compared with that in the model group. The distribution of PCNA and TNF-alpha in the colonic tissues of the model group was more disperse than that in the normal group (p < 0.05), and the fluorescence intensity was lower. After MSC/Alhagi intervention, PCNA and TNF-alpha were distributed along the cellular membrane in the MSC/Alhagi group (p < 0.05). Compared with that in the normal control group, the intensity was slightly reduced, but it was still stronger than that in the model group. In conclusion, MSC/Alhagi can alleviate inflammatory reactions in mouse colonic tissue, possibly by strengthening the protective effect of the intestinal mucosal barrier.
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43. Application of Convolutional Neural Network in Quantifying Reservoir Channel Characteristics
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Jie Wei and Shaohua Li
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neural network ,underwater distributary channel ,channel width ,quantitative evaluation ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
After many years of exploitation in the petroleum field, most of the oil fields are in advanced stages of development, with a strong non-homogeneity of the reservoir, more residual oil, and low recovery efficiency. Therefore, research on various methods has been carried out by scholars to improve the rate of recovery and to understand the distribution pattern of residual oil in reservoirs. Among the whole clastic reservoirs, fluvial reservoirs occupy a large proportion, so fluvial reservoirs will be the priority for future reservoir research in China. The key to the fine characterization of fluvial-phase reservoirs is to able to reproduce the continuous curvature of the channel, and one important parameter is the width of the channel. The width of the channel sand body is one of the key factors in designing well programs, and accurately identifying the channel boundary is the key to identifying a single channel. Traditional research methods cannot accurately characterize the continuous bending and oscillating morphology of underwater diversion channels, and it is not easy to quantitatively characterize the spatial structure. Therefore, in this paper, a deep learning method is applied to quantitatively identify the width of a single channel within an underwater diversion channel at the delta front edge. Based on the sedimentary background of the block and modern depositional studies, we established candidate models for underwater diversion channels with channel widths of 100, 130, 160, 190, 220, and 250 m based on target simulation and human–computer interactions. The results show that when the width of the underwater diversion channel is 160 m, it has the highest matching rate with the conditional data and corresponds to the actual situation. Therefore, it can be determined that it is the common width of underwater diversion channel in the study area. And it is shown that the method can accurately identify the width of underwater diversion channels, and the results provide a basis for reservoir fine characterization studies.
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44. Investigation of Vibration Characteristics during Various Building Construction Stages under Train Operations
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Jiahao Hu, Chao Zou, Ying Chen, Lingshan He, Jie Wu, Ziyu Tao, Changsheng Liao, and Zhiwei Liu
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train operation ,vibration ,construction stage ,transfer function ,finite element model ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
In response to land use challenges, major urban centers have started implementing over-track building constructions above metro lines as a means of accommodating residents and workers. However, the continuous operation of trains can generate excessive vibrations that may negatively impact the overall living conditions for occupants residing in these structures. In this paper, vibration measurements were conducted on the soil and within a three-story frame structure building. Additionally, a three-dimensional finite element model of the track–soil–building was established. The wheel–rail contact force was incorporated as a dynamic load that varies with time to accurately simulate the vibration response induced by trains. According to the construction process of the over-track building, four construction stages were set up using the finite element model to study the impact of the construction stages on the vibration propagation from the soil to building structure. The results indicate that the presence of existing structures exerts a mitigating influence on soil vibrations. Pile foundation construction can effectively mitigate soil vibration to a significant extent. The findings provide references for the future development and design of over-track buildings.
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- 2024
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45. Different origins and processing methods affect the intrinsic quality of ginger: a novel approach to evaluating ginger quality
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Jie Wang, Yujie Liu, Chijing Zuo, Jing Zhang, Wanhui Liang, Yan Liu, Weidong Yu, Hao Yu, and Can Peng
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HPLC, high-performance liquid chromatography ,SA, similarity analysis ,PCA, principal component analysis ,HCA, hierarchical cluster analysis ,DA, discriminant analysis ,SPSS, statistical product and service solutions ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Introduction: Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roce.) is a widely consumed food item and a prominent traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The intrinsic quality of ginger may differ due to variations in its origin and processing techniques. To evaluate the quality of ginger, a straightforward and efficient discriminatory approach has been devised, utilizing 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol, and 10-gingerol as benchmarks.Methods: In order to categorize ginger samples according to their cultivated origins with different longitude and latitude (Shandong, Anhui, and Yunnan provinces in China) and processing methods (liquid nitrogen pulverization, ultra-micro grinding, and mortar grinding), similarity analysis (SA), hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), and principal component analysis (PCA) were employed. Furthermore, there was a quantitative determination of the significant marker compounds gingerols, which has considerable impact on maintaining quality control and distinguishing ginger products accurately. Moreover, discrimination analysis (DA) was utilized to further distinguish and classify samples with unknown membership degrees based on the eigenvalues, with the aim of achieving optimal discrimination between groups.Results: The findings obtained from the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) data revealed that the levels of various gingerols present in all samples exhibited significant variations. The study confirmed that the quality of ginger was primarily influenced by its origin and processing method, with the former being the dominant factor. Notably, the sample obtained from Anhui province and subjected to liquid nitrogen pulverization demonstrated the highest content of gingerols.Conclusion: The results obtained from the analysis of SA, HCA, PCA, and DA were consistent and could be employed to evaluate the quality of ginger. As such, the combination of HPLC fingerprints and chemo metric techniques provided a dependable approach for comprehensively assessing the quality and processing of ginger.
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- 2023
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46. Preparation of polyaniline encapsulated acrylic resin microcapsules and its active corrosion protection of coating for magnesium alloy
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Yingjun Zhang, Mengyang Li, Jie Wen, Xinyu Liu, Baojie Dou, and Yong Jiang
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Microcapsule ,PANI ,Magnesium alloy ,Coating ,Corrosion protection ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Herein, novel microcapsules were designed and synthesized by emulsion polymerization and used for self-healing coating for magnesium alloy. Polyaniline (PANI) was used directly as a capsule shell, and thermoplastic acrylic resin was used as the core material. Polymerization processes of microcapsules were observed by optical microscopy, and some key polymerization parameters were discussed. Composite microcapsules were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The corrosion protection performance of microcapsule and epoxy varnish coatings with defect was tested by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Results showed that the microcapsule coating had a higher corrosion protection than epoxy varnish coating because capsule core acrylic resin could significantly improve the shield performance of the defect coating and capsule shell PANI could inhibit the corrosion reaction of magnesium alloy.
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- 2023
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47. MnSe/Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs as Binder‐Free Anodes for Sodium/Potassium‐Ion Batteries
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Changsheng Xu, Lihao Liu, Kewei Wu, Jie Wang, Hao Yang, Jieai Chen, Dr. Guangpeng Zhou, and Prof. Xuebu Hu
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Anode ,Binder-free ,MnSe/Co0.85Se/N-CNFs ,Potassium storage mechanism ,Sodium/ potassium-ion batteries. ,Industrial electrochemistry ,TP250-261 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Abstract MnSe and Co0.85Se embedded in nitrogen‐doped carbon nanofibers (MnSe/Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs) were synthesized by electrospinning and high‐temperature calcination, and evaluated for the first time as sodium/potassium‐ion battery anode material via constant current charge/discharge, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.Ex‐situ XRD revealed the potassium storage mechanism of MnSe/Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs, indicating that its capacity was mainly provided by the conversion reaction. Compared with MnSe/N‐CNFs and Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs, the reversible capacity and cycling performance of MnSe/Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs were significantly improved due to the synergistic effect of bimetals. The MnSe/Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs electrode showed a charging capacity of 262.3 mAh g−1 after 700 cycles at 1 A g−1 in Na‐ion batteries and a discharge capacity of 183.4 mAh g−1 after 400 cycles at 0.1 A g−1 in K‐ion batteries, The results showed that binder‐free binary metal MnSe/Co0.85Se/N‐CNFs have a certain development prospect as anode for sodium/potassium‐ion batteries.
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48. Label-free electrochemical biosensor with magnetically induced self-assembly for the detection of cancer antigen 125
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Yao Yue, Xiu Chen, Jie Wang, Mingyi Ma, Aolin He, and Ruijiang Liu
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Ovarian cancer ,Cancer antigen 125 ,Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4-Au nanocomposites ,Magnetic self-assembly ,Label-free electrochemical biosensor ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Magnetically induced self-assembly technology was used to construct a label-free electrochemical biosensor based on magnetic Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4-Au nanocomposites for the sensitive detection of cancer antigen 125 (CA125). To aim for this, Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles were first prepared via the rapid combustion process. The average diameter of the nanoparticles calcined at 800 °C with the absolute ethanol volume of 20 mL was about 169.3 nm. Then Au was used for the surface modification by NaBH4 reduction reaction approach. The magnetic glassy carbon electrode (MGCE) was modified by Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4-Au via a magnetic induction self-assembly process. The reduced thiol-modified single-stranded DNA was attached to the Mg0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4-Au nanocomposites by Au-S bonds without any coupling agent. CA125 antigen was grabbed directly by its aptamer DNA due to its specific identification with the aptamer. Finally, the modified electrodes were blocked with BSA and then characterized. Finally, DPV analysis was used for CA125 detection, the novel fabricated biosensor demonstrated good detection properties for CA125 with a linear range of 5–125 U/mL and a detection limit of 4.4 U/mL. The results showed that the aptamer sensor had good specificity, repeatability, and stability. The feasibility of our sensor for the determination of CA125 was also demonstrated by measuring CA125 levels in serum using the Roche gold-standard instrument of the People’s Hospital of Danyang as the reference value. The recoveries of real serum samples were 94.65–101.71%, and RSDs were 1.26–4.65%. Moreover, the surface of the electrode could be cleaned and reused by magnetic separation, greatly reducing the cost and providing the possibility for a point-of-care test (POCT). This work demonstrated a new strategy for integrating both nanostructures and biocompatibility to build advanced cancer biomarker sensors with wide applications.
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49. Simulation study on inhibition performance of hydrate cellulose kinetic inhibitors for drilling in marine gas-bearing formations
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Panyang Guo, Jie Wang, Yunyan Tie, and Xu Luo
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Methane hydrate ,Inhibitor ,Clay type ,Performance optimization ,Spatial structure ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
In the marine high-pressure low-temperature environment, it is difficult to regulate the low-temperature rheology of the drilling fluid, and the spilled natural gas is easy to generate solid gas hydrate in the wellbore, causing problems such as wellbore blockage and increasing the risk of safe drilling operations. Although there are many researches on the invasion process of drilling fluid and the development of new hydrate inhibition, there is still a lack of research on the inhibition system suitable for drilling fluid. Therefore, this paper uses the self-developed hydrate formation evaluation experimental device to simulate and analyze the effect of inhibitors in reservoir environment and optimize the scheme of drilling fluid inhibition system. The results show that: (1) Through the improvement of the experimental device of water bath methane hydrate (MH) evaluation, the accuracy and parallel control of the equipment are enhanced, and the methane hydrate formed by sea water (SW) is less than that of distilled water (DW), and the structure of methane hydrate formed by distilled water is more compact. (2) Through the evaluation experiment of single inhibitor A3, PAC and CMC inhibition system, it was found that A3 had the best inhibition effect, and when the inhibitor concentration was 1.5 wt%, it had the best inhibition effect. (3) The influence of clay types on the formation of methane hydrate is also significantly different. Bentonite soil Red (BSR) has better inhibition performance than Bentonite soil Yellow (BSY), and its ' hut ' structure formed at low temperature is the reason for the formation of methane hydrate. (4) The inhibition ability of A3 inhibitor in BSY system and BSR system solution in general, the addition of KCl can play a strong synergistic inhibition ability with A3 in BSR system, and its electric field reduces the activation energy of water molecules as well as the consumption of free water is the reason to reduce the generation of methane hydrate.
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50. A High-Capacity and High-Security Image Steganography Network Based on Chaotic Mapping and Generative Adversarial Networks
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Lin Huo, Ruipei Chen, Jie Wei, and Lang Huang
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image steganography ,chaotic mapping ,generative adversarial network ,invertible neural networks ,anti-steganalysis ,Technology ,Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ,TA1-2040 ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
With the enhancement of information volume, people are not satisfied with transmitting only a single secret image at a time but chase to hide multiple secret images in a single picture; however, the large-capacity steganographic scale can easily lead to the degradation of the quality of the image, which attracts the attention of eavesdroppers. In this paper, we propose a Chaotic mapping-enHanced imAge Steganography nEtwork (CHASE), which pioneers to hide colour images in grey images and reduces the difference between the container image and the cover image through the image permutation method, so as to enhance the security of the steganography. The method demonstrates excellent steganalysis resistance in experiments and introduces Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to improve the image fidelity in large-capacity steganographic scales. The fusion of chaotic mapping and GAN optimisation enables the steganographic network to simultaneously balance security and image quality. The experimental results show that CHASE can keep the secret image with good invisibility under large-capacity steganographic scales, and at the same time, it can reveal the secret image with high fidelity, and its steganalysis-resistant capability is much better than other state-of-the-art methods.
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