JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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2022
·Vol. 31
·期 2
·812-824
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IF 4.705
Tian Haizhou,Cheng Sha,Zhen Jianghong,Lei Ziqiang
In arid areas, the rapid evaporation of water leads to severe water shortage for plant growth. Superabsorbent polymers have the prospect of preventing water evaporation because of its excellent water absorbency. However, insufficient in salt resistance, water retention, and swelling rate limit its application. Herein, we fabricated Hydroxyethyl cellulose-g-(Acrylic acid-co-2-Acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid)/laterite (HEC-g-P (AA-co-AMPS)/laterite) with exceptional abovementioned performances by aqueous solution polymerization. Under optimal synthesis conditions, the water absorbency of the superabsorbent polymer were 1294 g/g, 177 g/g, and 119 g/g in distilled water, tap water, and 0.9 wt% NaCl solution, respectively. The water retention of the superabsorbent polymer was still as high as 97.7% after 16 h at 25 ℃, the water absorbency was up to 832 g/g after re-swelling for 5 times at 40 ℃, and the water absorption reached swelling equilibrium was only 5 min. We investigated the effect of the mount of swollen hydrogel on the water evaporation rate in soil, and the results showed that hydrogels were effective in inhibiting soil water evaporation. Our study provides a new horizon for the application of superabsorbent polymer.
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APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2024
·Vol. 108
·期 1
·1-13
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IF 3.9
Liu Shuai,Quan Lin,Yang Mei,Wang Dan,Wang Yong-Zhong
In this study, the effect of polyethylene glycol 8000 (PEG8000) stress on cellulase biosynthesis in Trichoderma reesei CICC2626 via calcium signaling was investigated, and a plausible mechanism by which intracellular Ca 2+ regulates the transcription of cellulase genes was proposed. The results indicated that the total cellulase (filter paper-hydrolyzing activity [FPase]), endoglucanase (carboxymethyl cellulase activity [CMCase]), and β-glucosidase activities of the strain were 1.3-, 1.2-, and 1.3-fold higher than those of the control (no PEG8000 addition) at a final concentration of 1.5% (w/v) PEG8000. Moreover, the transcriptional levels of cellulase genes, protein concentrations, and biomass increased. With the synergistic use of commercial cellulase and T. reesei CICC2626 cellulase to hydrolyze alkali-pretreated rice straw, the released reducing sugar concentration reached 372.7 mg/g, and the cellulose content (22.7%, 0.32 g) was significantly lower than the initial content (62.5%, 1.88 g). Transcriptome data showed that 12 lignocellulose degradation–related genes were significantly upregulated in the presence of 1.5% PEG8000. Furthermore, the addition of Ca 2+ inhibitors and deletion of crz1 (calcineurin-responsive zinc finger 1-encoding gene, which is related to the calcium signaling pathway) demonstrated that calcium signaling plays a dominant role in PEG8000-induced cellulase genes overexpression. These results revealed a link between PEG8000 induction and calcium signaling transduction in T. reesei CICC2626. Moreover, this study also provides a novel inducer for enhanced cellulase production. Key points • Cellulase biosynthesis in Trichoderma reesei could be enhanced by PEG8000 • PEG8000 could induce a cytosolic Ca 2+ burst in Trichoderma reesei • The activated calcium signaling was involved in cellulase biosynthesis Graphical abstract
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APOPTOSIS
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2024
·Vol. 29
·期 9
·1679-1695
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IF 6.1
Fan Aoyu,Li Yunpeng,Zhang Yunyan,Meng Wei,Pan Wei,Chen Meixi,Ma Zhongliang,Chen Wei
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common cancers affecting the health of men worldwide. Castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), the advanced and refractory phase of prostate cancer, has multiple mechanisms of resistance to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) such as AR mutations, aberrant androgen synthase, and abnormal expression of AR-related genes. Based on the research of the AR pathway, new drugs for the treatment of CRPC have been developed in clinical practice, such as Abiraterone and enzalutamide. However, many areas in this pathway are still worth exploring. In this study, single-cell sequencing analysis was utilized to scrutinize significant genes in the androgen receptor (AR) pathway related to CRPC. Our analysis of single-cell sequencing combined with bulk-cell sequencing revealed a substantial downregulation of AR-regulated AFF3 in CRPC. Overexpression of AFF3 restricted the proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells whilst also increasing their sensitivity towards enzalutamide, while knockdown of AFF3 had the opposite effect. To elucidate the mechanism of tumor inhibition by AFF3, we applied GSVA and GSEA to investigate the metabolic pathways related to AFF3 and revealed that AFF3 had an impact on fatty acids metabolism and ferroptosis through the regulation of ACSL4 protein expression. Based on correlation analysis and flow cytometry, we can speculate that AFF3 can impact the sensitivity of the CRPC cell lines to the ferroptosis inducer (RSL3) by regulating ACSL4. Therefore, our findings may provide new insights into the mechanisms of drug resistance in CRPC, and AFF3 may serve as a novel prognostic biomarker in prostate cancer.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2024
·Vol. 36
·期 1
·1-14
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IF 2.8
Han Xinghai,Song Guihong,Luo Di,Wu Yusheng,You Junhua
Mg 3 Bi 2 /Mg/Mg 2 Sn multilayer films with varying modulation periods were deposited on single crystalline Si substrate by alternating sputtering using high pure metal Mg, Mg 3 Bi 2 and Mg 2 Sn targets. The chemical and phase composition, surface and cross section image and thermoelectric performance of deposited films were observed, measured and studied. The results revealed that the deposited films were comprised of an evident layered structure containing the metal Mg, the Mg 2 Sn and the Mg 3 Bi 2 layer. The modulation period affected the carrier transport and thermoelectric properties of multilayer films. Carrier concentration, mobility, electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity of the multilayer films decreased with increasing heterogeneous interface, which severely scatter the carriers and phonon, reducing mobility and thermal conductivity. An increase in the Seebeck coefficient, power factor ( PF ), and thermoelectric figure of merit ( ZT ) was obtained by reducing modulation period. At room temperature, the film, which possessed the shortest modulation period of 677 nm, had a maximum ZT value of about 0.26. The carrier and phonon scattering processes were significantly strengthened by the more layer interface, enhancing the deposited film’s thermoelectric figure of merit.
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BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2024
·Vol. 47
·期 4
·1-9
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IF 1.9
Xiao Changjiang,Zheng Haoyu,Tao Hongjun,Ma Jinming,Zhang qunfei,Tang Lihui
Polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PcBN) composites were prepared through high-temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) sintering process. Cubic boron nitride (cBN) powders with particle sizes of 0.2, 1, 3, and 8 μm were selected as raw materials, and Al-Co-TiN was employed as a binder. The effect of particle size of initial cBN powders on the microstructure, relative density, flexural strength, microhardness, fracture toughness and abrasive ratio of sintered PcBN composite were systematically studied. The results showed that synthesized products were mostly made of cBN, TiN, AlN, TiB 2 and CoN phases. The mechanical properties of sintered PcBN composites first increased and then decreased with a reduction in the particle size of cBN powders. When the particle size of initial cBN powder was 1 µm, the binder was observed to be evenly distributed around the cBN grains in the sintered product. Moreover, there was a close bonding between cBN grains and the binder in the sintered product when the particle size of initial cBN powders was 1 µm, consequently, the optimal mechanical properties were achieved. The maximum values for relative density, flexural strength, microhardness, fracture toughness and abrasive ratio were 99.1%, 607 MPa, 47.06 GPa, 6.52 MPa·M 1/2 and 7125, respectively.
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Food and Bioprocess Technology
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2024
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IF 5.3
Hu Jin,Yang Wencheng,Lan Huanling,Lin Xueyuan,Li Chang
Rice ( Oryza sativa ) bran is a by-product of rice processing, which contains rich nutrients and is a resource that can be fully utilized. However, lipase in rice bran can lead to rancidity of rice bran oil. Therefore, it is important to study the characteristics of rice bran lipase for the stable storage of rice bran. A new lipase from rice bran was isolated by DEAE Sepharose column and gel filtration column, respectively. The determination of lipase’s molecular weight and purity was conducted utilizing the SDS-PAGE technique, and the enzyme was identified through LC-MS/MS. Concurrently, an investigation was conducted on the characteristics of the lipase. The findings indicated that the lipase had a molecular weight of 36.352 kDa. Optimal catalytic activity for rice bran lipase (RBL) was observed at a temperature of 40 ℃ and pH value of 7.0, while it exhibited remarkable stability below 20 ℃ and within the pH range from 6.0 to 8.0. The stability of the RBL against various metal ions and high NaCl concentrations was observed to be relatively modest. Notably, the catalytic activity was significantly influenced by certain organic solvents (such as acetone, THF, and trichloromethane) as well as several inhibitors ( P < 0.05). Furthermore, RBL demonstrated a preference for hydrolyzing long-chain p-NP esters (C12-C16).
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2020
·Vol. 56
·期 7
·4666-4676
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IF 3.553
Wang Pan,Tian Xuemin,Yan Meng,Yang Boxuan,Hua Zhongqiu
In this study, a catalytic-type combustible gas sensor was fabricated by the screen-printing method. Pt supported catalysts (Pt-HZSM5) were prepared by a wet impregnation method using HZSM5 zeolite as support. It was found that Pt-HZSM5 catalysts have a highly catalytic activity to H 2 and CO at low temperatures and a selectively and fully combustible was observed at only 150 °C. A good dispersion state of Pt nanoparticles on HZSM5 zeolite particles was beneficial for the catalytic oxidization of CO and H 2 . However, a high loading amounts lead to a poor dispersion state and a weak catalytic activity. The thick film sensor based on Pt-HZSM5 catalyst was found to be highly sensitive to combustible gas with a good linearity up to 2% and a limitation of detection (LOD) around 50 ppm. Due to the low operation temperature, a highly selectivity was obtained for CO and H 2 and no cross-sensitivity to interfering gases such as CH 4 and VOCs. It was indicated that the present developed catalytic-type gas sensors could be used for the leakage detection and monitor for H 2 and CO with a low power consumption and a good selectivity.
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Food Analytical Methods
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2022
·Vol. 15
·期 7
·2036-2047
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IF 3.498
Gao Ming,Wang Hui,Wang Jun,Wang Xuedong,Wang Huili
Herein, we developed an effervescent reaction-enhanced dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction method for the preconcentration/extraction of bisphenols (BPs) in milk and milky tea samples. This microextraction method was based on the utilization of acidic ionic liquid (AIL) and in situ metathesis reaction (AI-EDLM). Compared to the traditional imidazolium-based ionic liquid, AIL can not only be used as an extractant, but also as an acidic source in the effervescent reaction. Under such a case, it can avoid the use of additional acidic source and also achieve a rapid dispersion effect due to vigorous CO 2 bubbles, which simplify the experimental procedures and decrease the preparation cost of effervescent tablets. By employing the one-factor-at-a-time approach, the main parameters were optimized as follows: 400 mg of [BMIM][HSO 4 ] as extractant, 100 mg of Na 2 CO 3 as alkaline source, 400 mg of Li[NTf] 2 as the ionic-exchange reagent, 4% of NaCl, 5 min of centrifugation and 1.5 mL of ether as the elution solvent. Under optimized conditions, the limits of detection ranged from 0.12 to 0.32 μg L −1 , and the extraction recoveries for BPA, BPB, and BPAF spanned the range of 85.7–106.2% in five kinds of milk samples. Therefore, the AIL ([BMIM][HSO 4 ]) played dual roles, i.e., extractant and pH regulator, in the AI-EDLM procedures. Overall, this proposed method is simple, quick, and environment-friendly with low detection limits and high recoveries for BPs, and thus has excellent application value in the sample pretreatment field in milk and milky tea samples.
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MRS Communications
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 5
·850-855
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IF 2.935
Ren Yihong,Zhu Jinxing,Tian Saiqi,Ding Sheng
In order to monitor the wound healing status with the naked eye, a pH-sensitive polyurethane hydrogel (PUH-DCT) was prepared by incorporated with anthocyanins as a wound dressing. Results showed that the color of PUH-DCT changed from pale violet to deep violet then to blue when the pH increased from 5.0 to 9.0. PUH-DCT had good porous structures, mechanical properties, and swelling behavior. PUH-DCT was antibacterial, non-hemolytic, and cytocompatible, which appears very promising applications as a wound dressing. Graphical abstract
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2022
·Vol. 33
·期 36
·26788-26800
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IF 2.779
Wang Renjie,Huang Aiwen,Yan JiaHui,Cheng Qiaohuan,Chen Qianqian,Yao Chenxue,Zhu He,He Fang,Miao Wei,Zhou Xuefei,Xu Sankui
Photocatalysts with different compositions have wide applications in the field of antibiotics degradation, especially for tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-HCl) degradation. One of the key pathways to improve their performance is by recombination of organic and metallic materials. In this innovative research, the composite photocatalyst PI/ZnO was successfully fabricated by one facile sintering process. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic performance of the samples was studied by the UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectrum (DRS). The results showed that the visible-light photocatalytic performance for TC-HCl degradation of PI/ZnO composite was approximately 71.2-fold and 3.1-fold as high as that of pure PI and bare ZnO, respectively. In addition, the mechanism of the photocatalytic reaction was revealed by the radical quenching experiments.
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npj Clean Water
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2020
·Vol. 3
·期 1
·1-10
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IF 4.87
Zou Chunzhen,Guo Beibei,Zhuang Xuming,Ren Liying,Ni Shou-Qing,Ahmad Shakeel,Qiao Zhuangming,Cui Zhaojie,Hong Jinglan
The effects of FeS on nitrogen removal performance and microbial community of anammox process were studied. During the start-up period, the removal efficiencies of nitrite and total nitrogen were significantly improved by FeS. The addition of FeS increased the content of iron ions in the reactor and promoted the synthesis of heme c , which was involved in the formation of various enzymes. Compared with the control, the abundance of anammox bacteria in the FeS reactor was increased by 29%, and the expression level of the nirS gene (encoding cd 1 type nitrite reductase containing heme) was nearly doubled. The content of nitrite reductase (ammonia-forming) in the community was increased by 26.4%. The difference in functional bacteria and enzyme contents in the microbial community resulted in a difference in nitrogen removal rate (NRR) between the two reactors. High-throughput results indicated that FeS increased the richness and diversity of microbial community and enhanced the metabolic function of the microbial community. The addition of FeS did not change the dominant position of Ca. Kuenenia in both reactors. But the relative abundance of heterotrophic denitrifying bacteria was reduced with FeS, which may be related to the inhibition effect of S 2− produced by FeS.
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Animal Diseases
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2021
·Vol. 1
·期 1
·1-13
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IF 0
Yang Xiaoqi,Fu Yang,Wu Lianfeng,Li Antong,Ji Luyao,Li Hao,Peng Yuxuan,Zhang Jiabin,Zhou Donghai,Zhou Huiping
The major cause of pulmonary vascular remodeling in broilers is abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), and one of the main causes of pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS) in broilers is pulmonary artery vascular remodeling. Forty Arbor Acres (AA) broilers were randomly divided into four groups ( n = 10): a control group (deionized water, 0 g/L NaCl), a freshwater group (FW, deionized water + 1 g/L NaCl), highly salinized freshwater group 1 (H-SFW-1, deionized water + 2.5 g/L NaCl) and highly salinized freshwater group 2 (H-SFW-2, deionized water + 5 g/L NaCl). The results of in vivo experiments showed that vascular smooth muscle of the broilers could be significantly proliferated by intake of high-salinity fresh water (H-SFW-1 & H-SFW-2), which significantly increased the content of angiotensin II (Ang II) and the expression of angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor protein. Meanwhile, it significantly decreased the expression of dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4) protein. The results of in vitro experiments showed that exogenous Ang II induced the proliferation of primary VSMCs in broilers, which could be significantly inhibited by DRD4 agonists (D4A, HY-101384A) and enhanced by DRD4 inhibitors (D4I, HY-B0965). In addition, the results of immunoblotting and fluorescence quantitative PCR showed that AT1 receptors could be negatively regulated by DRD4 in VSMCs of broilers, either at the transcriptional or translational level. At the same time, the expression of AT1 receptor could be increased by DRD4 inhibition by D4I and decreased by DRD4 activation by D4A. The negative regulatory effect of DRD4 on AT1 receptor occurred in a dose-dependent manner. These results indicate that long-term intake of highly salinized fresh water can cause PHS in broilers, accompanied by varying degrees of proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle. This mechanism may involve response of its receptor being induced by increased Ang II, while DRD4 can negatively regulate it.
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