Nanoscale
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2023
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IF 6.7
Yaqing Liu,Zongzhang Wang,Yiru Wang,Yushuo Feng,Mengjiao Xu,Xiaoqian Ma,Qianqian Shi,Huaping Deng,Fangfang Ren,Yong Chen,Hongmin Chen
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease, and the inflammatory response during its development can lead to joint cartilage and bone damage up to disability. Dexamethasone (DEX) can effectively alleviate the inflammatory response in RA, but the severe adverse effects that occur after long-term administration limit its clinical development. Herein, we propose a Ca-DEX biomineralization-inducing nut (CaCO3-DEX) with controlled-release properties for mitigating the toxic side effects of DEX in RA treatment, especially the damage to cartilage and bone. CaCO3-DEX releases the drug and Ca2+ preferentially in an inflammatory environment. Both in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that CaCO3-DEX significantly reduces the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors and inhibits ROS production in vitro, as well as demonstrates superior pro-biomineralization and osteogenic differentiation potential. In the collagen-induced rheumatoid arthritis model (CIA model), CaCO3-DEX significantly reduces the clinical score of arthritis in mice, and imaging results show a noticeable relief of edema and bone erosion in CIA model mice treated with CaCO3-DEX, while inflammatory factors at the injury areas are significantly reduced, which provides favorable protection to cartilage and bone.
研究领域:
药理学
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风湿病学
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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PLoS One
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2018
·Vol. 13
·期 5
·e0197934
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IF 2.766
Xi Chen,Long-Yun Li,Jin-Lan Jiang,Kai Li,Zhen-Bo Su,Fu-Qiang Zhang,Wen-Jing Zhang,Guo-Qing Zhao
In this study, we investigated the relationship between propofol and autophagy and examined whether this relationship depends on ER stress, production of ROS (reactive oxygen species), and disruption of calcium (Ca 2+ ) homeostasis. To this end, we measured C2C12 cell apoptosis in vitro , along with Ca 2+ levels; ROS production; and expression of proteins and genes associated with autophagy, Ca 2+ homeostasis, and ER stress, including LC3 (microtubule-associate protein 1 light chain 3), p62, AMPK (adenosine 5’-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase), phosphorylated AMPK, mTOR (the mammalian target of rapamycin), phosphorylated mTOR, CHOP (C/BEP homologous protein), and Grp78/Bip (78 kDa glucose-regulated protein). We found that propofol treatment induced autophagy, ER stress, and Ca 2+ release. The ratio of phosphorylated AMPK to AMPK increased, whereas the ratio of phosphorylated mTOR to mTOR decreased. Collectively, the data suggested that propofol induced autophagy in vitro through ER stress, resulting in elevated ROS and Ca 2+ . Additionally, co-administration of an ER stress inhibitor blunted the effect of propofol.
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药理学
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细胞生物学
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分子生物学
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Journal of Environmental Sciences
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2021
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IF 5.565
Siqi Zhang,Furui He,Xiuqin Fang,Xinyu Zhao,Yuanyuan Liu,Gaobo Yu,Yang Zhou,Yuhong Feng,Jiacheng Li
Soil aggregation plays an important role in agricultural production activities. However, the structure of soil aggregation is destroyed by the natural environment and unreasonable farming management, resulting in the loss of water, fertilizers and pesticides in soil. At present, hydrogels have been widely reported to promote the formation of soil aggregation. In this paper, amphiphilic calcium alginate (ASA/Ca 2+ ) was applied to promote the formation of soil aggregation and enhance pesticide retention. Initially, an ASA was obtained through the one-pot Ugi condensation (a four-component green chemical reaction). Then, ASA/Ca 2+ hydrogel is prepared by Ca 2+ cross-linking. The formation of soil aggregation was determined through the Turbiscan Lab Expert stability analyzer, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (CLSM), and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). And the effect of soil aggregation on acetamiprid environmental behavior was investigated by adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, and leaching. The results shown that the three-dimensional network structure of ASA/Ca 2+ hydrogel can promote the formation of soil aggregation. Aggregate durability index (ADI) was 0.55 in the presence of ASA/Ca 2+ hydrogel, indicating that amphiphilic hydrogel can enhance the stability of soil aggregation. The adsorbing capacity of acetamiprid was 1.58 times higher than pure soil, and the release of acetamiprid only about 20% in the presence of ASA/Ca 2+ hydrogel. These results would be helpful for the formation of soil aggregation and pesticides adsorption on soil aggregation. Thus, ASA/Ca 2+ hydrogel is likely to improve soil quality, simultaneously it can minimize the mobility of pesticides in the agricultural system.
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农业科学
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环境科学
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Biomaterials Science
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2017
·Vol. 6
·期 1
·179-188
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IF 4.21
Jing Li,Cuiting Zhang,Weiming He,Hongzhi Qiao,Jiahui Chen,KaiKai Wang,David Oupický,Minjie Sun
Kidney-specific delivery is critically important for the treatment of renal fibrosis with drugs such as salvianolic acid B (Sal B). Here we report a kidney-specific nanocomplex formed by the coordination-driven assembly of catechol-modified low molecular weight chitosan (HCA-Chi), calcium ions and Sal B. The prepared HCA-Chi-Ca-Sal B (HChi-Ca-Sal B) nanocomplex reversed the TGF-β1-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in HK-2 cells. In vivo imaging demonstrated a kidney-specific biodistribution of the nanocomplex. The anti-fibrosis effect of HChi-Ca-Sal B was tested in a mouse model of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO). Significant attenuation of the morphological lesions and the levels of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the tubulointerstitium was observed in mice treated with HChi-Ca-Sal B, suggesting that the nanocomplex was able to prevent fibrosis better than the treatment with free Sal B. It was concluded that the HChi-Ca-Sal B nanocomplex showed a specific renal targeting capacity and could be utilized to enhance Sal B delivery for treating renal fibrosis.
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药理学
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生物医学工程
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肾脏病学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2025
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IF 7.7
Liang Shi,Liangliang Lin,Lijiang Zhang,Lili Wu,Junjie Chi,Keqing Shi,Xing Dong
Tumor markers (TMs) are crucial indicators of preneoplastic and neoplastic diseases, which provide the basis for the accurate diagnosis of malignant tumors. We present a diagnostic platform utilizing magnetic photonic microspheres (mPCMs) for simultaneous detection of various sorts of TMs, specifically for reliable breast cancer identification. The multiplex detection capability of mPCMs stems from the color encoding function of the photonic crystal structure formed by self-assembled silica nanoparticles, while their magnetic responsiveness is achieved through ferric oxide nanoparticle doping. The ordered nanostructure offers a large specific surface area for biological detection, and the magnetically controlled movement enhances the capture efficiency of target biomarkers. Specifically, CA 15–3, miRNA-21, and exosomes are used as target biomarkers, reflecting different aspects of breast cancer biology. Our multivariate detection platform effectively identifies proteins, nucleic acids, and exosomes through specific binding and base complementary pairing. Thus, mPCMs provide a novel approach for the combined analysis of diverse biomarkers.
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生物医学工程
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肿瘤学
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纳米技术
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生物传感器
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分子诊断学
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JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
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2024
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IF 8.1
Zhibin Lu,Liang Wang,Xiaohui Qiu,Zheqin Chen,Yongmin Xie,Yan Liu,Ruixiang Wang
Direct carbon solid oxide fuel cells (DC-SOFCs) offer the potential for clean and efficient conversion of chemical energy in carbon fuels into electricity. However, the reverse Boudouard gasification of carbon requires a high operating temperature (≥800 °C), which hinders the development of DC-SOFCs. We present a completely sealed DC-SOFC with in situ steam-carbon gasification. The cells have a symmetrical cell structure (Ag–Ce 0.8 Gd 0.2 O 1.9 /La 0.9 Sr 0.1 Ga 0.8 Mg 0.2 O 3−δ /Ag–Ce 0.8 Gd 0.2 O 1.9 ) and are loaded with K-loaded activated carbon fuel. Ca(OH) 2 and Li 4 SiO 4 are loaded into the anode chamber as the steam feedstock and CO 2 sorbent, respectively. Completely sealed DC-SOFCs with Ca(OH) 2 –C of 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % have been tested at 700 °C. Compared with a cell with a conventional structure and a completely sealed cell without Ca(OH) 2 loading, the electrochemical performances of all the completely sealed cells with Ca(OH) 2 loading are significantly enhanced. The cell with Ca(OH) 2 to C of 15 % obtained the highest maximum power density of 75 mW cm −2 , which is approximately two-fold that of the conventional DC-SOFC. The mechanism for improving the performance of the cell is the introduction of steam. This study offers a new method to develop high-performance DC-SOFCs and reduce their operating temperatures.
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能源科学
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2020
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IF 9.038
Jingyang Luo,Wenxuan Huang,Qin Zhang,Yang Wu,Fang Fang,Jiashun Cao,Yinglong Su
The effectiveness of hypochlorites (NaClO and Ca(ClO) 2 ) on the reduction of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during waste activated sludge (WAS) fermentation was determined by the quantitative PCR. NaClO and Ca(ClO) 2 exhibited distinct effects on ARGs fates. Ca(ClO) 2 was effective in removing all investigated ARGs, and the efficiency was highly dose-dependent. Unexpectedly, the NaClO treatment attenuated ARGs with lower efficiency and even caused the propagation of certain ARGs (i.e . , aad A1 and tet Q) at higher doses. The extracellular polymeric substances dissolution and membrane integrity suggested that unstable NaClO had acute effects on bacteria initially, while it was ineffective to further attenuate ARGs released from hosts due to the rapid consumption of oxidative ClO - . Without lasting and strong oxidative stress , the microbial activities of tolerant ARGs hosts will partially recover and then contribute to the ARGs dissemination across genera. In contrast, solid-state Ca(ClO) 2 was slowly released and exhibited prolonged effects on bacteria by disrupting cell membranes and removing the susceptible ARGs released from hosts. Furthermore, bacterial taxa-ARG network analysis indicated that Ca(ClO) 2 reduced the abundance of potential hosts, and the metabolic pathway and gene expression related to ARGs propagation were significantly downregulated by Ca(ClO) 2 , which contributed to efficient ARGs attenuation.
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环境工程
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微生物学
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遗传学
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2019
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IF 9.518
Shuang Yin,Zhanfang Ma
Sensitivity amplification strategies in electrochemical immunoassays are mainly limited by redox signal leaking, degradation of catalytic activity caused by layers of decoration and the large hindrance effect caused by immunoprobes. Herein, we developed an innovative sensitivity amplification strategy based on the self-sacrificial label-assisted electroactivity conversion of a sensing interface, utilizing Fe 3+ -loaded polydopamine (Fe 3+ -PDA) nanoparticles as the self-sacrificial labels, which can be decomposed under acidic conditions and release Fe 3+ . When the assembled sensing interface was immersed in a prussian blue (PB) precursor solution (a mixed solution of 0.1 M KCl, 0.1M HCl and 1 mM K 3 Fe(CN) 6 ), the as-formed sandwich-type structure was destroyed due to the decomposition of Fe 3+ -PDA caused by HCl in PB precursor solution, resulting in the reduce of interface resistance. The released Fe 3+ reacted with the PB precursor solution and triggered the growth of electroactive PB nanoparticles (PB NPs) on the sensing interface. Assisted by self-sacrificial Fe 3+ -PDA, the sensing interface was converted from electrochemically inactive to electroactive with a strong redox signal, high catalytic activity, and decreased interface resistance. The PB NPs can catalyse H 2 O 2 to amplify the redox signal, thus improving sensitivity. The redox signal and catalysts were generated in the final assembly step, which can avoid signal leaking and decreases of catalytic activity caused by layers of decoration. The decomposition of Fe 3+ -PDA can eliminate the large hindrance effect of the immunoprobe. Ultrasensitive quantification of carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA 125) was realized with a detection range from 0.00001 to 1000 U mL −1 and detection limit of 0.25 × 10 −6 U mL −1 .
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生物医学工程
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分析化学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2022
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IF 10.383
Wenbao Zuo,Weibin Chen,Jinxue Liu,Shuying Huang,Luping Chen,Qingna Liu,Nian Liu,Quanyi Jin,Yang Li,Peiyuan Wang,Xuan Zhu
Fe-based nanomaterials with Fenton reaction activity are promising for tumor-specific chemodynamic therapy (CDT). However, most of the nanomaterials suffer from low catalytic efficiency due to its insufficient active site exposure and the relatively high tumor intracellular pH, which greatly impede its clinical application. Herein, macrophage membrane-camouflaged carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitor (CAI)-loaded hollow mesoporous ferric oxide (HMFe) nanocatalysts are designed to remodel the tumor microenvironment with decreased intracellular pH for self-amplified CDT. The HMFe not only serves as a Fenton agent with high active-atom exposure to enhance CDT but also provides hollow cavity for CAI loading. Meanwhile, the macrophage membrane-camouflaging endows the nanocatalysts with immune evading capability and improves tumoritropic accumulation by recognizing tumor endothelium and cancer cells through α4/VCAM-1 interaction. Once internalized by tumor cells, the CAI could be specifically released, which can not only inhibit CA IX to induce intracellular H+ accumulation for accelerating the Fenton reaction but also could prevent tumor metastasis because of the insufficient H+ formation outside cells for tumor extracellular matrix degradation. In addition, the HMFe can be employed to highly efficient magnetic resonance imaging to real-time monitor the agents’ bio-distribution and treatment progress. Both in vitro and in vivo results well demonstrated that the nanocatalysts could realize self-amplified CDT and breast cancer metastasis inhibition via tumor microenvironment remodeling, which also provides a promising paradigm for improving CDT and antimetastatic treatment.
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生物医学工程
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肿瘤学
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纳米医学
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IET Nanobiotechnology
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2023
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IF 2.3
Xiu Han,Yan Lu,Zhaoluo Xu,Yanan Chu,Xueping Ma,Haiping Wu,Bingjie Zou,Guohua Zhou
Currently, organic solvents are necessary for the preparation of anionic liposomes for siRNA delivery. The removal of organic solvent is time-consuming and the residual organic solvent is not only a hidden danger, but also affects the stability of anionic liposomes. Glycerol, which is physiologically compatible and does not need to be removed, is used to promote the dispersion of lipids and the formation of anionic liposomes. Additionally, the preparation process is simple and not time-consuming. The results showed that anionic liposomes, which were typically spherical with a particle size of 188.9 nm were successfully prepared with glycerol. And with the help of Ca 2+ , siRNA was encapsulated in anionic liposomes. The highest encapsulation efficiency at 2.4 mM Ca 2+ reached 91%. And the formation of calcium phosphate could promote the endosomal escape of siRNA effectively. The results from cell viability showed that the anionic liposomes had no obvious cytotoxicity. It was also verified that anionic liposomes could improve the resistance of siRNA against degradation. Additionally, siRNA delivered by anionic liposomes could play an effective role in knockout. Therefore, anionic liposomes prepared with glycerol will be a safe and effective delivery platform for siRNA and even other nucleic acid drugs.
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药剂学
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纳米技术
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药物递送系统
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分子生物学
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Fuels
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2025
·Vol. 6
·期 4
·89
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IF 2.8
Zhibing Shen,Ruiyuan Tang,Shengrong Liang,Juntao Zhang,Leyuan Li,Shangli Zhang
The conversion of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons holds significant importance in the petrochemical and coal chemical industries, as it enables the production of high-value-added chemicals. In this study, we investigated the methane-assisted hydroconversion of PAHs to monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with methyl side chains over Zn-based catalysts from Hβ zeolites treated with citric acid (CA) at different concentrations. The CA-modified Hβ catalysts were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2adsorption–desorption, pyridine–Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (Py-FTIR), and ammonia temperature-programmed desorption (NH3-TPD). The results show that low CA concentrations facilitate the removal of amorphous aluminum from the zeolite framework, thereby increasing the specific surface area, pore volume, and pore diameter of the Zn/Hβ catalyst, as well as improving its Lewis/Brønsted (L/B) acid ratio. In contrast, excessive CA treatment causes the undesirable removal of framework aluminum and leads to structural collapse in the mesoporous regions formed at the interfaces between certain crystal aggregates. This, in turn, has a negative impact on the catalyst’s specific surface area, pore volume, pore size distribution, total acidity, and L/B ratio. Experimental data further indicate that the optimal Zn/Hβ catalyst, prepared using Hβ treated with 0.08 M CA, achieves a naphthalene conversion rate of up to 99% and a benzene–toluene–xylene (BTX) selectivity of 60% in the liquid product over a 10 h reaction period. These findings confirm that CA treatment not only enhances the catalytic activity of Zn/Hβ but also significantly improves its operational stability. This work provides new insights into the rational design of catalysts for the efficient conversion of PAHs to monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and the utilization of methane resources.
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催化化学
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石油化工
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煤化工
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材料科学
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多相催化
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ENERGY & FUELS
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2017
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IF 3.091
Linlin Yi,Huan Liu,Geng Lu,Qiang Zhang,Jiaxing Wang,Hongyun Hu,Hong Yao
Considerable amounts of NOx are generated from the thermal utilization of solid wastes. To control NOx emission, we investigated the influence of mixed Fe/Ca additives on the generation of NOx precursors (HCN and NH3) during pyrolysis at 873, 1073, and 1273 K. Protein, proline, and phenylalanine were selected as model compounds to represent the primary nitrogen forms in typical solid wastes, such as biomass and sludge. According to the results, the iron effect is a remarkable property that enables the obvious reduction of NH3. This was most likely because NH3 was consumed by iron compounds to generate FeNx. Iron compounds facilitated thermal cracking of heterocyclic N with the release of HCN. Ca(OH)2 promoted the conversion of HCN to NH3 and fixed HCN to form CaCxNy simultaneously. These intermediates (FeNx and CaCxNy) play important roles in the reduction of NOx precursors. A lower emission of NOx precursors was observed with mixed Fe/Ca additives than with either Fe or Ca individually. This is because the generation of Ca2Fe2O5 enhanced the tranformation of intermediates to N2. The transformation of intermediates to N2 was enhanced at elevated temperatures, which allows for the lowest emission of precursors (NH3 and HCN) at 1273 K, with a higher ratio of Ca2Fe2O5 in char.
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环境科学
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化学工程
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