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Tingting Yu,Yebo Tao,Yali Wu,Dongguang Zhang,Jiayi Yang,Xingjun Liu
Three-dimensional graphene foam (GF)-based flexible piezoresistive sensors have the advantages of high conductivity, large deformable range and light weight, which has been utilized in human health measurement, electronic skin, and wearable devices. However, the encapsulation and electrode connections of such sensors reduce breathability, resulting in discomfort and even skin irritation. In this study, a self-encapsulated breathable GF (SEB–rGO–MF) and an SEB–rGO–MF-based piezoresistive sensor (SEB–rGO–MF–PS) are proposed. The SEB–rGO–MF–PS consists of a SEB–rGO–MF and two electrodes, ensuring encapsulation and electrical connection without compromising breathability and stability. We performed material characterization and breathability tests of the SEB–rGO–MF and investigated the sensing mechanism of the SEB–rGO–MF–PS. The SEB–rGO–MF–PS exhibits a sensitivity of 0.108 Pa–1, a measurement range of 0.013–15 kPa, rapid response/recovery times (83 and 166 ms), and excellent stability (2000 cycles at 15 kPa). In addition, this study demonstrates the application of the SEB–rGO–MF–PS for human motion monitoring.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
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2023
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Shuolei Wang,Wenjun Wang,Zhangyi Chi,Zhaomeng Long,Huaizhong Xu,Yubing Dong
Generally, the shape memory polymers (SMP)-based information carriers are strongly dependent on the integrity of their bodies, and once the information carriers are damages, their information is lost. In this study, the carbon nanotubes/ethylene-co-vinyl acetate (CNTs/EVA) SMP composite based information carriers with electric- and light-driven modes were prepared by hot-pressing and swelling ultrasonic method. The embedded CNTs layer on the surface of the composites provided condition for Joule effect , which enabled the composites to achieve electric-driven recovery at 50 % pre-strain and could lift 857 times their weight. Since the composites had crystallization-induced elongation and melt-induced contraction performance, the strain range could be accurately controlled by the programmed control of the power supply to achieve information transmission . Combined with the function of strain sensing, the strain signals were generated by the electric-driven and the resistance signals were generated by the light-driven were used as the communication symbol, which are not limited by their physical integrity. This study provides an experimental reference for SMP with multiple driving modes and driving-sensing integration functions, enriches the SMP-based information carrier's processing and transmission modes, and expands the function and application field of SMP.
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RSC Advances
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2023
·Vol. 13
·期 29
·20314-20320
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Han Chen,Yuanming Li,Zanyun Ying,Yinfeng Xia,Juping You
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are widely acknowledged to be a promising eco-friendly abatement technology of pollutants, and are capable of generating electricity. However, the poor mass transfer and reaction rate in MFCs significantly decrease their treatment capacity for contaminants, especially hydrophobic substances. The present work developed a novel MFC integrated with an airlift (ALR) reactor using a polypyrrole modified anode to promote the bioaccessibility of gaseous o-xylene and attachment of microorganisms. The results indicated that the established ALR-MFC system showed excellent elimination capability, with removal efficiency exceeding 84% even at high o-xylene concentration (1600 mg m−3). The maximum output voltage of 0.549 V and power density of 13.16 mW m−2 obtained by the Monod-type model were approximately twice and sixfold higher than that of a conventional MFC, respectively. According to the microbial community analysis, the superior performances of the ALR-MFC in terms of o-xylene removal and power generation were mainly ascribed to the enrichment of degrader (i.e. Shinella) and electrochemical active bacteria (i.e. Proteiniphilum). Moreover, the electricity generation of the ALR-MFC did not decrease at a high O2 concentration, as O2 was conducive to o-xylene degradation and electron release. The supplication of an external carbon source such as sodium acetate (NaAc) was conducive to increasing output voltage and coulombic efficiency. The electrochemical analysis revealed that released electrons can be transmitted with the action of NADH dehydrogenase to OmcZ, OmcS, and OmcA outer membrane proteins via a direct or indirect pathway, and ended up transferring to the anode directly.
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JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
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2023
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Tianxiang Sun,Kai Jin,Wei Wang,Wen Li,Tong Wang,Tengxun Yang,Jia Cheng,Zhipeng Zhao,Shougang Chen
Here, a long-term anti-corrosive epoxy (EP) coating based on nano-hybrid filler was developed. The surface of graphene oxide (GO) was aminated with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES), and then the porous covalent organic framework (COF) was in-situ grown on amino functionalized graphene oxide (FGO) nanosheets by Schiff-based reaction to prepare FGO-COF nanofillers. Different characterization methods proved the successful modification of GO nanosheets with COF particles. The excellent water resistance of composite coatings was characterized through contact angle, adhesion, and water uptake tests. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and molecular dynamics (MD) methods showed that the grafting of COF enhanced the dispersion and compatibility of GO in the coating. EIS measurements, salt spray analysis and cathodic delamination test indicated the significant improvements in the protective properties of the composite coatings compared with pure EP coating. The low-frequency impedance modulus of 1% FGO-COF composite coating reached higher than 6.8 × 10 9 Ω·cm 2 after immersed in sea water for 60 days. In addition, the 1% FGO-COF composite coating performed only 34% delamination ratio after 120 h cathodic delamination test.
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EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS
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2023
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Hong-Bo YANG,Ying LI,Xiu-Hai LI,Qing-Ming YAN,Xian-Zhang HAN,Jian CAO,Hong-Peng SANG,Jin-Long LI
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating disease characterized by neuronal apoptosis. Gli-similar 3 (GLIS3), a transcriptional factor, was involved in cell apoptosis and associated with the transcription of downstream target genes related to neuronal function. However, the function of GLIS3 in SCI remains unknown. Therefore, we used the mouse model of SCI to explore the role of GLIS3 in SCI. The results showed that GLIS3 expression was significantly increased in spinal cord tissues of SCI mice, and GLIS3 overexpression promoted the functional recovery, reserved histological changes, and inhibited neuronal apoptosis after SCI. Through online tools, the potential target genes of GLIS3 were analyzed and we found that Mps One Binder Kinase Activator 1b (MOB1b) had a strong association with SCI among these genes. MOB1b is a core component of Hippo signaling pathway, which was reported to inhibit cell apoptosis. MOB1b expression was significantly increased in mice at 7 days post-SCI and GLIS3 overexpression further increased its expression. Dual-luciferase reporter assay revealed that GLIS3 bound to the promoter of MOB1b and promoted its transcription. In conclusion, our findings reveal that the compensatory increase of GLIS3 promotes functional recovery after SCI through inhibiting neuronal apoptosis by transcriptionally regulating MOB1b. Our study provides a novel target for functional recovery after SCI.
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Coatings
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2023
·Vol. 13
·期 7
·1292
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Dan Zhou,Liping Yang
Molybdenum oxide (MoO3) electrochromic (EC) materials have not been widely used at present due to relatively poor performance and inadequate research. In order to enhance the EC properties of the MoO3to achieve the purpose of practical use, the modified nanocrystalline MoO3films were fabricated by a cheap and simple complexation-assisted sol–gel method followed by annealing at 300 °C. In this method, dopamine (DA) is used as a structure-directing agent and the added amount of DA has a great influence on the structure and morphology and, thus, electrochemical and EC properties of the MoO3films. Different from the pure MoO3polycrystalline film, the film modified with a suitable amount of DA possesses a distinctive nanocrystal-embedded amorphous structure, and, thus, can achieve synergy effects of EC properties through combining the advantages of both amorphous phases and nanocrystalline. Therefore, compared with the pure MoO3film, the modified MoO3film shows much higher EC properties in terms of optical contrast, coloration efficiency, switching speed, and cycling stability. Moreover, a complementary type EC device with dual active layers (the modified MoO3film and polyaniline) was fabricated and tested, and the results demonstrate the potential application of the modified MoO3film.Keywords:electrochromic property;molybdenum oxide;nanocrystalline;film;dopamine;complexation;sol–gel method
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2023
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Fahui Li,Yiyue Shen,Yupei Deng,Jingchun Zhang,Qiqi Wang,Haoyuan Chen,Mai Ouyang,Qianwen Jiang,Guowei Wang,Linghua Zhuang
Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as a promising class of green solvents suitable for cellulose dissolution. In this study, two dihydroxyl-functionalized ionic liquids, 1-methyl-3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-imidazolium chloride ([DPmim]Cl) and 1-butyl-3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-imidazolium chloride ([DPbim]Cl), were prepared for microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) dissolution. The physical properties of [DPmim]Cl and [DPbim]Cl, such as relative viscosity, density, electrical conductivity, and Kamlet-Taft parameters (β and π*), were evaluated. The dissolution and regeneration properties of MCC in [DPmim]Cl and [DPbim]Cl were investigated. The regenerated MCC was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Density functional theory (DFT) simulations were used to investigate the interactions between ionic liquid and cellobiose. [DPmim]Cl and [DPbim]Cl, with higher β-values (0.975 and 1.098) respectively, exhibited stronger hydrogen bonding alkalinity. This increased alkalinity enhanced their ability to accept hydrogen bonds from cellulose, which in turn weakened the inter- and intra-molecular hydrogen bonds within cellulose. As a result, the dissolution of MCC was promoted. The dissolution of MCC in [DPmim]Cl was faster than [DPbim]Cl at same temperature. FTIR, TGA, and XRD characterizations showed that the hydrogen bonding network of microcrystalline cellulose was disrupted during ionic liquid dissolution. DFT simulations unveiled the formation of strong hydrogen bonds between the hydroxyl groups of ILs and the hydroxyl or ether linkages in cellulose. These hydrogen bonds have been identified as a potential crucial factor in facilitating the dissolution of cellulose.
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Nutrients
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2023
·Vol. 15
·期 17
·3736
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IF 5.9
Changbao Sun,Ang Li,Huan Wang,Jiage Ma,Juncai Hou
Acetate is associated with adipocyte differentiation and lipid deposition. To further develop this scientific point, obese mice on a high-fat diet were given an intragastric administration of acetate for 8 weeks and mouse adipose mesenchymal stem cells (mAMSCs) were treated with acetate for 24 h. The results showed that the body weight, food intake, Lee’s index, adipose tissue coefficient, liver index, blood lipid levels, insulin resistance, pro-inflammatory factors levels and fatty lesions in liver and adipose tissue in obese mice treated with acetate increased markedly, while anti-inflammatory factors levels and liver function decreased significantly (p< 0.05). The mRNA expression levels of PPAR-γ, C/EBP-α, SREBP, AFABP, FAS, ACC-1, SCD-1, LPL, LEPR, GPR41 and GPR43 genes in adipose tissue and mAMSCs were significantly increased, while the mRNA expression levels of HSL, CPT-1, CPT-2, AMPK, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 genes were significantly reduced (p< 0.05). Except for AMPK-α signaling pathway proteins, the phosphorylation levels of p38 MAPK, ERK1/2, JNK and mTOR were significantly increased (p< 0.05) and these changes were dose-dependent. The findings indicated that acetate played a positive role in regulating adipocyte differentiation and lipid deposition by activating MAPKs and mTOR signaling pathways (the expression up-regulation of genes such as PPAR-γ, C/EBP-α and SREBP-1, etc.) and inhibiting the AMPK signaling pathway (the expression down-regulation of genes such as HSL, CPT-1 and AMPK-α, etc.).Keywords:obesity;lipid metabolism;acetate;adipocyte differentiation;lipid deposition
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BIOMACROMOLECULES
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2022
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Chunying Si,Guoming Hu,Wei Jiang,Ping Sun,Jingjing Cao,Ruixiang Ji,Ai-Min Li,Quanxing Zhang
As the utilization of degradable polymer coatings increased, the accompanying trade-off between good degradability and high-efficiency antidiatom adhesion due to their hydrophobic nature remains unresolved. The study presents a new hydrophobic surface-fragmenting coating consisting of degradable hyperbranched polymers (hereafter denoted as h-LLAx) synthesized by reversible complexation-mediated copolymerization with isobornyl acrylate (IBOA) and divinyl-functional oligomeric poly(l-lactide) (OLLA-V2), both derived from biomass, that exhibited superior resistance (∼0 cell mm–2) to marine diatom Navicula incerta (N. incerta) attachment with higher OLLA content. The combined impact of the microscale hollow semisphere micelles that self-assembled degradable hyperbranched copolymers and hydrolysis-driven self-renewable surfaces following immersion in seawater may account for the remarkable resistance of h-LLAx coatings against N. incerta. Detailed investigations were conducted across multiple perspectives, from hydrolytic degradation to broad-spectrum antibacterial attachment to ecotoxicity assessment. The excellent features of high resistance to marine diatoms and bacterial attachment, degradability, and environmental friendliness make the as-prepared h-LLAx coatings widely sought after for antifouling coating applications.
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MEASUREMENT SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
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2022
·Vol. 34
·期 2
·025106
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IF 2.398
Qianchun Zhang,Qin Zhou,Yun Wu,Yanxin Li,Fengling Tian,Shan Tang,Li Jiang
In this study, MIL-53(Al) and Sb2SnO5 were synthesized by hydrothermal and precipitation methods, respectively. The doped MIL-53(Al)/Sb2SnO5 showed excellent catalytic properties, specifically for selectivity and sensitivity for isobutanol (IBN). To assess the catalytic properties of MIL-53(Al)/Sb2SnO5, an IBN gas sensor based on cataluminescence of MIL-53(Al)/Sb2SnO5 was developed, and it demonstrated detection of IBN with high sensitivity, high specificity, fast detection, and good stability. The signal response and recovery time of IBN gas sensor were 0.5 s and 6 s, respectively, and a good linear relation was 0.050–2.5 μg ml−1 (R2 = 0.9956) with a low detection limit of 0.015 μg ml−1. Further, the IBN sensor applied in the detection of real samples had satisfactory recoveries (90.0%–108%) with relative standard deviations of 3.2%–6.7%. The developed sensor based on MIL-53(Al)/Sb2SnO5 has great prospects for the practical detection of IBN gas in the fields of environmental analysis, safety monitoring, etc.
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OncoTargets and Therapy
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2022
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IF 4.345
Ping Chen,Xiaoyong Zhao,Hui Wang,Mengdan Zheng,Qinghua Wang,Wenjuan Chang
Purpose LncRNAs are important regulators in cancers. In this study, we investigated the role of lncRNA PCAT18 in gastric cancer (GC).Patients and Methods The level of PCAT18 in GC tissues and cells was determined by qRT-PCR. The cellular behaviors of GC cells with knockdown or overexpression of PCAT18 were respectively detected by CCK-8 assays, colony formation assays, flow cytometry and Western blot. A GC mice model was established by subcutaneous injection of MGC-803 and HGC-27 cells with the knockdown or overexpression of PCAT18. The tumor size and weight were measured, and IHC was performed to determine ki-67 level. Predicted by bioinformatics software and confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assay, PCAT18 was involved in miR-107/PTEN axis, thus, the expression of and relationship among PCAT18, miR-107 and PTEN pathway were explored in clinical cases and GC cell lines. Rescue assay was performed in GC cells by co-transfection with miR-107 mimic or PCAT18. The PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway was then detected by Western blot.Results PCAT18 was down-regulated in GC tissues and cells, and it had a significant diagnostic value for GC. The expression of PCAT18 was highly associated with tumor size, and PCAT18 was found to inhibit GC growth in vitro and in vivo. It was also found that PCAT18 was involved in PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway through targeting miR-107.Conclusion PCAT18 inhibits the progression of GC via miR-107/PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Additionally, PCAT18 is possibly a promising target for treatment of GC.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2022
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Yanyan He,Lulu Zhang,Guantong Chen,Yuanhong Liu,Shuangshuang Shi,Panpan Jiang,Jie Ding,Shu Xu,Chong Geng
Achieving long-term stable lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) in light-emitting devices remains a significant challenge because of their fast degradation upon exposure to light, moisture, and oxygen. Here, we report a facile one-pot strategy to realize the growth of crystalline ZnO/SiO 2 dual-layer encapsulation on CsPbBr 3 PNCs. The encapsulation provides the PNCs with robust surface passivation to withstand the harsh condition in hybrid light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with an on-chip packaging structure. The PNCs/ZnO/SiO 2 could preserve 100 % of their initial photoluminescence intensity after 500 h of continuous irradiation under a 9.6 W cm −2 blue laser. The fabricated green- and white-LEDs displayed constant light intensity at 80 % of their initial value with continuous driving at 10 mA for 500 h. We believe the excellent stability of the ZnO/SiO 2 encapsulated PNCs could strongly promote the development and application of perovskite-based light-emitting and other optoelectronic devices.
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