Developing suitable photocatalysts and understanding their intrinsic catalytic mechanism remain key challenges in the pursuit of highly active,good selective,and long-term stable photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction(PCO_(2)...Developing suitable photocatalysts and understanding their intrinsic catalytic mechanism remain key challenges in the pursuit of highly active,good selective,and long-term stable photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction(PCO_(2)R)systems.Herein,monoclinic Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)is firstly proven to be a new class of photocatalyst,which has excellent catalytic stability and selectivity for PCO_(2)R in the absence of any sacrificial agent and cocatalysts.Based on a Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)^(13)CO_(3)photocatalyst and 13CO_(2)two-sided^(13)C isotopic tracer strategy,and combined with in situ diffused reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)analysis and density functional theory(DFT)calculations,two main CO_(2)transformation routes,and the photo-decomposition and self-restructuring dynamic equilibrium mechanism of Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)are definitely revealed.The PCO_(2)R activity of Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)is comparable to some of state-of-the-art novel photocatalysts.Significantly,the PCO_(2)R properties can be further greatly enhanced by simply combining Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)with typical TiO_(2)to construct composites photocatalyst.The highest CO_(2)and CH_(4)production rates by 7.5 wt%Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)-TiO_(2)reach 16.4μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)and 116.0μmol g^(-1)h^(-1),respectively,which are even higher than that of some of PCO_(2)R systems containing sacrificial agents or precious metals modified photocatalysts.This work provides a better understanding for the PCO_(2)R mechanism at the atomic levels,and also indicates that basic carbonate photocatalysts have broad application potential in the future.展开更多
The emergence and spread of the mobile colistin-resistance gene,mcr-1,and its variants pose achallenge to the use of colistin,a last-resort antibiotic used to treat severe infections caused by extensively drug-resista...The emergence and spread of the mobile colistin-resistance gene,mcr-1,and its variants pose achallenge to the use of colistin,a last-resort antibiotic used to treat severe infections caused by extensively drug-resistant(XDR)Gram-negative pathogens.Antibiotic adjuvants are a promising strategy to enhance the efficacy of colistin against colistin-resistant pathogens;however,few studies have considered the effects of adjuvants on limiting resistance-gene transmission.We found that chelerythrine(4 mg·L^(-1))derived from Macleaya cordata extract,which is used as an animal feed additive,reduced the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)of colistin against an mcr-1 positive Escherichia coli(E.coli)strain by 16-fold(from 2.000 to 0.125 mg·L^(-1)).eliminated approximately 10^(4) colony-forming units(CFUs)of an mcr-1-carrying strain in a murine intestinal infection model,and inhibited the conjugation of an mcr-1-bearing plasmid in vitro(by>100-fold)and in a mouse model(by up to 5-fold).A detailed analysis revealed that chelery-thrine binds to phospholipids on bacterial membranes and increases cytoplasmic membrane fluidity,thereby impairing respiration,disrupting proton motive force(PMF),generating reactive oxygen species(ROS),and decreasing intracellular adenosine triphosphate(ATP)levels,which subsequently downregu-lates mcr-1 and conjugation-associated genes.These dual effects of chelerythrine can expand the use of antibiotic adjuvants and may provide a new strategy for circumventing mobile colistin resistance.展开更多
Cocatalysts play important roles in improving the activity and stability of most photocatalysts.It is of great significance to develop economical,efficient and stable cocatalysts.Herein,using Na2CoFe(CN)6 complex as p...Cocatalysts play important roles in improving the activity and stability of most photocatalysts.It is of great significance to develop economical,efficient and stable cocatalysts.Herein,using Na2CoFe(CN)6 complex as precursor,a novel noble-metal-free FeCo@NGC cocatalyst(nano-FeCo alloy@N-doped graphitized carbon) is fabricated by a simple pyrolysis method.Coupling with g-C3 N4, the optimal FeCo@NGC/g-C3N4 receives a boosted visible light driven photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 42.2 μmol h-1, which is even higher than that of 1.0 wt% Pt modified g-C3N4 photocatalyst.Based on the results of density functional theory(DFT) calculations and practical experiment measurements,such outstanding photocatalytic performance of FeCo@NGC/g-C3N4 is mainly attributed to two aspects.One is the accelerated charge transfer behavior,induced by a photogene rated electrons secondary transfer performance on the surface of FeCo alloy nanoparticles.The other is related to the adjustment of H adsorption energy(approaching the standard hydrogen electrode potential) by the presence of external NGC thin layer.Both factors play key roles in the H2 evolution reaction.Such outstanding performance highlights an enormous potential of developing noble-metal-free bimetallic nano-alloy as inexpensive and efficient cocatalysts for solar applications.展开更多
Flotation separation of smithsonite from calcite is difficult due to their similar surface properties.In the present study,a reagent scheme of depressant calcium lignosulphonate(CLS) and collector benzyl hydroxamic ac...Flotation separation of smithsonite from calcite is difficult due to their similar surface properties.In the present study,a reagent scheme of depressant calcium lignosulphonate(CLS) and collector benzyl hydroxamic acid(BHA) was introduced in the flotation of smithsonite from calcite.Microflotation tests revealed that the efficient flotation of smithsonite from calcite could only be obtained with the addition order of BHA before CLS,which was opposite to the widely-used order that adding depressant prior to the collector.The zeta potential measurements indicated that BHA selectively adsorbed onto smithsonite surface,then not allowed the CLS adsorption onto the smithsonite surface rather than calcite surface because of the steric hindrance,thereby the smithsonite surface remained hydrophobic while calcite surface became more hydrophilic after the addition of CLS.As a result,the calcite flotation was completely depressed while the smithsonite flotation recovery was still in high value,leading to the optimal flotation separation performance.展开更多
In this investigation,a chelating agent of amino trimethylene phosphonic acid(ATMP) was introduced to eliminate the adverse effect of seawater in molybdenite flotation.Microflotation results presented that high flotat...In this investigation,a chelating agent of amino trimethylene phosphonic acid(ATMP) was introduced to eliminate the adverse effect of seawater in molybdenite flotation.Microflotation results presented that high flotation recovery of molybdenite was achieved in freshwater using kerosene as the collector,but it was significantly decreased in the presence of seawater when pH> 9.5.Among the main ions in seawater,magnesium and calcium ions played a more detrimental role than others.After the addition of ATMP,molybdenite floatability can restore in seawater.Zeta potential distribution and solution chemistry calculation results illustrated that the decreased molybdenite floatability was attributed to the interaction of positive Mg(OH)_(2)(s)(major) and CaOH^(+)(minor) components with the molybdenite surface.The magnesium/calcium ions of positive components of Mg(OH)_(2)(s) and CaOH^(+) interacted with the ionized species of ATMP and then produced ATMP-calcium/magnesium complex,leading to the electrostatic repulsion between molybdenite and ATMP-calcium/magnesium complex that was restoring the molybdenite flotation.Hence,the ATMP can be utilized as an appropriate reagent to improve molybdenite flotation in seawater.展开更多
Considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing novel photocatalysts with increased performances by hybridizing inorganic nanomaterials with carbon nanotubes.In this work,one-dimensional coaxial core-she...Considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing novel photocatalysts with increased performances by hybridizing inorganic nanomaterials with carbon nanotubes.In this work,one-dimensional coaxial core-shell carbon nanotubes@SiC nanotubes were successfully synthesized via in situ growth of SiC coatings on carbon nanotubes by a vapor-solid reaction between silicon vapor and carbon nanotubes.High-resolution transmission electron microscope images show that SiC and carbon nanotubes link to form a robust heterojunction with intrinsic atomic contact,which results in efficient separation of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs on SiC and electron transfer from SiC to carbon nanotubes.Compared with those of similar materials such as pure SiC nanocrystals and SiC nanotubes,the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC exhibits an enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution,which is attributed to the enhanced light absorption and the efficient interfacial charge transfer/separation brought about by their one-dimensional coaxial nanoheterostructures.Moreover,the photocatalytic stability of the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC was tested for over 20 h without any obvious decay.展开更多
Objective:To study the effects of the ethnic medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl with Guangxi characteristics on the sex hormones andβ-EP in research objective perimenopausal rat models.Methods:40 female SPF rats were ran...Objective:To study the effects of the ethnic medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl with Guangxi characteristics on the sex hormones andβ-EP in research objective perimenopausal rat models.Methods:40 female SPF rats were randomly divided into 4 groups,including the normal,model,high-dose and lowdose groups.Rats of three groups except for the normal one were treated with perimenopausal modelling through the method of subcutaneous injection of compound 4-VCD for 15 consecutive days.Rats of the normal and model group were normally fed without any treatment.Rats of the high-dose and low-dose groups were administered by high-and low-dose intragastric administration of the extract of Polygala fallax Hemsl.According to the menstrual cycle of the vaginal smear of the rat,each menstrual cycle is a course of treatment and 6 consecutive courses of treatment would be given.The indexes of serum sex hormones(E2,FSH,LH)andβ-EP of rats in each group were observed after treatment.Results:After the treatment of 6 cycles,for the levels ofβ-EP and E2,the model group was lowest(P<0.05),the normal group was highest(P<0.05);and the high-dose group was higher than the low-dose group;For the levels of FSH and LH,the normal group was lowest(P<0.05),the model group was highest(P<0.05),and the high-dose group was lower than the low-dose group.Conclusion:Guangxi characteristic national medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl can effectively improve the levels of serum sex hormones andβ-EP in perimenopausal rat models and relieve the related symptoms with a certain dose-effect relationship.展开更多
Pursuing appropriate photo-active Li-ion storage materials and understanding their basic energy storage/conversion principle are pretty crucial for the rapidly developing photoassisted Li-ion batteries(PA-LIBs).Copper...Pursuing appropriate photo-active Li-ion storage materials and understanding their basic energy storage/conversion principle are pretty crucial for the rapidly developing photoassisted Li-ion batteries(PA-LIBs).Copper oxide(CuO)is one of the most popular candidates in both LIBs and photocatalysis.While CuO based PA-LIBs have never been reported yet.Herein,one-dimensional(1D)CuO nanowire arrays in situ grown on a three-dimensional(3D)copper foam support were employed as dualfunctional photoanode for both‘solar-to-electricity’and‘electricity-to-chemical’energy conversion in the PA-LIBs.It is found that light energy can be indeed stored and converted into electrical energy through the assembled CuO based PA-LIBs.Without external power source,the photo conversion efficiency of CuO based photocell reaches about 0.34%.Impressively,at a high current density of 4000 m A g^(-1),photoassisted discharge and charge specific capacity of CuO based PA-LIBs respectively receive 64.01%and 60.35%enhancement compared with the net electric charging and discharging process.Mechanism investigation reveals that photogenerated charges from CuO promote the interconversion between Cu^(2+)and Cu^(+)during the discharging/charging process,thus forcing the lithium storage reaction more completely and increasing the specific capacity of the PA-LIBs.This work can provide a general principle for the development of other high-efficient semiconductor-based PA-LIBs.展开更多
Silicon-based carbon composites are believed as promising anodes in the near future due to their outstanding specific capacity and relatively lower volume effect compared to pure silicon anodes.Herein,a multilayer sph...Silicon-based carbon composites are believed as promising anodes in the near future due to their outstanding specific capacity and relatively lower volume effect compared to pure silicon anodes.Herein,a multilayer spherical core-shell(M-SCS)electrode with a graphite framework prepared with Si@O-MCMB/C nanoparticles is developed,which aims to realize chemically/mechanically stability during the lithiation/delithiation process with high specific capacity.An electrochemical-/mechanical-coupling model for the M-SCS structure is established with various chemical/mechanical boundary conditions.The simulation of finite difference method(FDM)has been conducted based on the proposed coupling model,by which the diffusion-induced stress along both the radial and the circumferential directions is determined.Moreover,factors that influence the diffusion-induced stress of the M-SCS structure have been discussed and analyzed in detail.展开更多
METTL3 methylates RNA and regulates the fate of mRNA through its methyltransferase activity.METTL3 enhances RNA translation independently of its catalytic activity.However,the underlying mechanism is still elusive.Her...METTL3 methylates RNA and regulates the fate of mRNA through its methyltransferase activity.METTL3 enhances RNA translation independently of its catalytic activity.However,the underlying mechanism is still elusive.Here,we report that METTL3 is both interacted with and acetylated at lysine 177 by the acetyltransferase PCAF and deacetylated by SIRT3.Neither the methyltransferase activity nor the stability of METTL3 is affected by its acetylation at K177.Importantly,acetylation of METTL3 blocks its interaction with EIF3H,a subunit of the translation initiation factor,thereby reducing mRNA translation efficiency.Interestingly,acetylation of METTL3 responds to oxidative stress.Mechanistically,oxidative stress enhances the interaction of PCAF with METTL3,increases METTL3 acetylation,and suppresses the interaction of METTL3 with EIF3H,thereby decreasing the translation efficiency of ribosomes and inhibiting cell proliferation.Altogether,we suggest a mechanism by which oxidative stress regulates RNA translation efficiency by the modulation of METTL3 acetylation mediated by PCAF.展开更多
The oxide supports play a crucial role in anchoring and promoting the active metal species by geometric confinement and chemical interaction.The design and synthesis of the well-defined oxide support with specific mor...The oxide supports play a crucial role in anchoring and promoting the active metal species by geometric confinement and chemical interaction.The design and synthesis of the well-defined oxide support with specific morphology such as size,shape,and exposed facets have attracted extensive research efforts,which directly reflects on their catalytic performance.In this study,using an Au/CeO_(2)-nanorod model catalyst,we demonstrate an edge effect on the Au/CeO_(2)interfacial structure,which shows a prominent effect on the structure-performance relationship in the CO oxidation reaction.This specific“edge-interface”structure features an“edge-on”Au nanoparticles position on rod-shaped CeO_(2)support,confirmed by atomic-scale electron microscopy characterization,which introduces additional degrees of freedom in coordination environment,chemical state,bond length,and strength.Combined with theocratical calculations and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)investigations,we confirmed that this“edge-interface”has distinct adsorption properties due to the change of O vacancy formation energy as well as the chemical states of Au resulting from the electron transfer and redistribution between the metal and the support.These results demonstrate a non-conventional geometric effect of rod-shaped supported metal catalysts on the catalytic performance,which could provide insights into the atomic-precise utilization of catalysts.展开更多
The mechanical behavior and progressive damage mechanism of novel aluminum matrix composites reinforced with 3D angle-interlock woven carbon fibers were investigated using a multiscale modeling approach.The mechanical...The mechanical behavior and progressive damage mechanism of novel aluminum matrix composites reinforced with 3D angle-interlock woven carbon fibers were investigated using a multiscale modeling approach.The mechanical properties and failure of yarns were evaluated using a microscale model under different loading scenarios.On this basis,a mesoscale model was developed to analyze the tensile behavior and failure mechanism of the composites.The interfacial decohesion,matrix damage,and failure of fibers and yarns were incorporated into the microscopic and mesoscopic models.The stress–strain curves and fracture modes from simulation show good agreement with the experimental curves and fracture morphology.Local interface and matrix damage initiate first under warp directional tension.Thereafter,interfacial failure,weft yarn cracking,and matrix failure occur successively.Axial fracture of warp yarn,which displays a quasi-ductile fracture characteristic,dominates the ultimate composites failure.Under weft directional tension,interfacial failure and warp yarn rupture occur at the early and middle stages.Matrix failure and weft yarn fracture emerge simultaneously at the final stage,leading to the cata-strophic failure of composites.The weft directional strength and fracture strain are lower than the warp directional ones because of the lower weft density and the more serious brittle fracture of weft yarns.展开更多
Large tumor suppressor 1(LATS1)is the key kinase controlling activation of Hippo signalling pathway.Post-translational modifications of LATS1 modulate its kinase activity.However,detailed mechanism underlying LATS1 st...Large tumor suppressor 1(LATS1)is the key kinase controlling activation of Hippo signalling pathway.Post-translational modifications of LATS1 modulate its kinase activity.However,detailed mechanism underlying LATS1 stability and activation remains elusive.Here we report that LATS1 is acetylated by acetyltransferase CBP at K751 and is deacetylated by deacetylases SIRT3 and SIRT4.Acetylation at K751 stabilized LATS1 by decreasing LATS1 ubiquitination and inhibited LATS1 activation by reducing its phosphorylation.Mechanistically,LATS1 acetylation resulted in inhibition of YAP phosphorylation and degradation,leading to increased YAP nucleus translocation and promoted target gene expression.Functionally,LATS1-K751 Q,the acetylation mimic mutant potentiated lung cancer cell migration,invasion and tumor growth,whereas LATS1-K751 R,the acetylation deficient mutant inhibited these functions.Taken together,we demonstrated a previously unidentified post-translational modification of LATS1 that converts LATS1 from a tumor suppressor to a tumor promoter by suppression of Hippo signalling through acetylation of LATS1.展开更多
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)infection has led to over 240 million confirmed infections and severe economic burdens worldw...The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)infection has led to over 240 million confirmed infections and severe economic burdens worldwide.Multiple emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern(VOCs)and variants of interest(VOIs)have recently beenidentifiedand are nowspreading internationally,including B.1.1.7(Alpha),B.1.351(Beta),P.1(Gamma),B.1.617(Delta and Kappa),C.37(Lambda),and B.1.621(Mu),all of which appear to bemore easily transmitted(WHO,COVID-19Weekly EpidemiologicalUpdate).Beta andGamma VOCs can seriously impair the protective efficacy of existing vaccines,potentially precluding the possibility of attaining"herd immunity."展开更多
Introduction:Repeat positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)following COVID-19 initial viral clearance(repositivity)poses a public health management challenge.The objective was to determine...Introduction:Repeat positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)following COVID-19 initial viral clearance(repositivity)poses a public health management challenge.The objective was to determine factors associated with neutralizing antibody(Nab)level and re-positivity among patients infected with a single strain SARS-CoV-2.Methods:During a single strain SARS-CoV-2 cluster in Beijing,China,longitudinal individual clinical,virological,and immunological data were collected from 368 infections from June 13 to September 22,2020.Factors associated with Nab level and re-positivity were analyzed using generalized estimating equations.Results:A total of 353(96%)SARS-CoV-2 infections had demographic,clinical,and laboratory data available.Among the 353 infections,55(15.5%)were re-positive,and blood draws were taken from 346 individuals(98.0%)during hospitalization and/or during the follow-up period.Symptoms were milder for the second-time admission for the re-positives,although 36.4%of re-positives presented with radiographic appearance of pneumonia manifestation.Compared to non-re-positive patients,NAb titers were lower among re-positives;NAb was positively associated with clinical severity.Samples from the lower respiratory tract manifested higher viral load than that from the upper respiratory tract.Multivariable analysis showed re-positivity was positively associated with being female[odd ratio(OR)=1.7,95%confidence interval(CI)1.1–2.8]and being aged<18 years(OR=5.2,95%CI 1.5–18.1);having initially asymptomatic infection(OR=13.7,95%CI 1.6–116.3);and negatively associated with a higher NAb level(OR=0.9,95%CI 0.5–1.7).Conclusions:NAb may be important for sustained viral clearance.Lower respiratory tract infection was associated with higher viral load among all infections when compared to upper respiratory tract infection.Continuous lower respiratory and intermittent upper respiratory viral shedding among COVID-19 infections may occur.展开更多
In this study,the effect of transverse magnetic field-assisted directional solidification(MFADS)on the microstructures in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys has been investigated.The results show that the magnetic field is capable of in...In this study,the effect of transverse magnetic field-assisted directional solidification(MFADS)on the microstructures in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys has been investigated.The results show that the magnetic field is capable of inducing transversal macrosegregation perpendicular to the magnetic field,causing the emergence of martensite clusters in the austenite matrix.Moreover,the magnetic field alleviates the microseg-regation on a dendritic scale and promotes the preferred growth of austenite dendrites.On the basis of the above investigation,several special samples are designed using the MFADS to study the crystallographic evolution and mechanical behavior during thermal/stress-induced martensite transformation.The martensite cluster in the austenite matrix is used to investigate the martensite transformation and growth under cooling-heating cycles.The crystallographic relationship and phase boundary microstructure between martensite and austenite have been characterized.In addition,the microsegregation on a dendritic scale can significantly influence the martensite variant distribution,corresponding to the performance during compressive circles based on the analysis of the deformation gradient tensor.The stress-induced superelasticity is closely dependent on orientation,well explained from the perspective of different resolved shear stress factors and correspondence variant pair formation transformation strain.The crystallographic evolution has been characterized during in-situ stress-induced transformation.The findings not only deepen the understanding of martensite transformation and mechanical behavior under a thermal/stress field in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys but also propose a promising strategy to obtain microstructure-controllable functional alloys by MFADS.展开更多
The microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior in directionally solidified Ni-rich Ni-Mn-Ga alloys with nominal compositions of Ni_(58)Mn_(25)Ga_(17) and Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) under compressive and tensile stres...The microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior in directionally solidified Ni-rich Ni-Mn-Ga alloys with nominal compositions of Ni_(58)Mn_(25)Ga_(17) and Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) under compressive and tensile stresses have been investigated.The composition distribution shows the element Ni segregates in gamma phase,while elements Mn and Ga segregate in martensite phase.Furthermore,the microstructure orientation examined by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)indicates that beta phase has a preferred growth orientation of(001)_(A) in Ni_(58)Mn_(25)Ga_(17) alloys,while gamma phase has a preferred growth orientation of(001)_(γ) in Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) alloys.The fracture morphology suggests that the existence of ductile y phase can reduce the crack propagation and promote fracture strain,particularly in the Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) alloys.Finally,Schmid factor and deformation gradient tensor were calculated to well explain the crystallographic evolution during the detwinning under compressive and tensile stresses.The present findings not only elucidate the mechanism ofγphase on the mechanical behavior of Ni-rich Ni-Mn-Ga alloys,but also shed light on the composition design of high temperature Ni-Mn-Ga shape memory alloys.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22272038)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou City(No.2023A03J0026)。
文摘Developing suitable photocatalysts and understanding their intrinsic catalytic mechanism remain key challenges in the pursuit of highly active,good selective,and long-term stable photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction(PCO_(2)R)systems.Herein,monoclinic Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)is firstly proven to be a new class of photocatalyst,which has excellent catalytic stability and selectivity for PCO_(2)R in the absence of any sacrificial agent and cocatalysts.Based on a Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)^(13)CO_(3)photocatalyst and 13CO_(2)two-sided^(13)C isotopic tracer strategy,and combined with in situ diffused reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)analysis and density functional theory(DFT)calculations,two main CO_(2)transformation routes,and the photo-decomposition and self-restructuring dynamic equilibrium mechanism of Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)are definitely revealed.The PCO_(2)R activity of Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)is comparable to some of state-of-the-art novel photocatalysts.Significantly,the PCO_(2)R properties can be further greatly enhanced by simply combining Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)with typical TiO_(2)to construct composites photocatalyst.The highest CO_(2)and CH_(4)production rates by 7.5 wt%Cu_(2)(OH)_(2)CO_(3)-TiO_(2)reach 16.4μmol g^(-1)h^(-1)and 116.0μmol g^(-1)h^(-1),respectively,which are even higher than that of some of PCO_(2)R systems containing sacrificial agents or precious metals modified photocatalysts.This work provides a better understanding for the PCO_(2)R mechanism at the atomic levels,and also indicates that basic carbonate photocatalysts have broad application potential in the future.
基金grants from the Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture Project(NT2021006 to Yang Wang and Jianzhong Shen)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81861138051 and 81991535 to Yang Wang and Congming Wu).
文摘The emergence and spread of the mobile colistin-resistance gene,mcr-1,and its variants pose achallenge to the use of colistin,a last-resort antibiotic used to treat severe infections caused by extensively drug-resistant(XDR)Gram-negative pathogens.Antibiotic adjuvants are a promising strategy to enhance the efficacy of colistin against colistin-resistant pathogens;however,few studies have considered the effects of adjuvants on limiting resistance-gene transmission.We found that chelerythrine(4 mg·L^(-1))derived from Macleaya cordata extract,which is used as an animal feed additive,reduced the minimal inhibitory concentration(MIC)of colistin against an mcr-1 positive Escherichia coli(E.coli)strain by 16-fold(from 2.000 to 0.125 mg·L^(-1)).eliminated approximately 10^(4) colony-forming units(CFUs)of an mcr-1-carrying strain in a murine intestinal infection model,and inhibited the conjugation of an mcr-1-bearing plasmid in vitro(by>100-fold)and in a mouse model(by up to 5-fold).A detailed analysis revealed that chelery-thrine binds to phospholipids on bacterial membranes and increases cytoplasmic membrane fluidity,thereby impairing respiration,disrupting proton motive force(PMF),generating reactive oxygen species(ROS),and decreasing intracellular adenosine triphosphate(ATP)levels,which subsequently downregu-lates mcr-1 and conjugation-associated genes.These dual effects of chelerythrine can expand the use of antibiotic adjuvants and may provide a new strategy for circumventing mobile colistin resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21972048, 21802046)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (Nos. 2019A1515011138, 2017A030313090, 2017A030310086, 2018A0303130018)。
文摘Cocatalysts play important roles in improving the activity and stability of most photocatalysts.It is of great significance to develop economical,efficient and stable cocatalysts.Herein,using Na2CoFe(CN)6 complex as precursor,a novel noble-metal-free FeCo@NGC cocatalyst(nano-FeCo alloy@N-doped graphitized carbon) is fabricated by a simple pyrolysis method.Coupling with g-C3 N4, the optimal FeCo@NGC/g-C3N4 receives a boosted visible light driven photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 42.2 μmol h-1, which is even higher than that of 1.0 wt% Pt modified g-C3N4 photocatalyst.Based on the results of density functional theory(DFT) calculations and practical experiment measurements,such outstanding photocatalytic performance of FeCo@NGC/g-C3N4 is mainly attributed to two aspects.One is the accelerated charge transfer behavior,induced by a photogene rated electrons secondary transfer performance on the surface of FeCo alloy nanoparticles.The other is related to the adjustment of H adsorption energy(approaching the standard hydrogen electrode potential) by the presence of external NGC thin layer.Both factors play key roles in the H2 evolution reaction.Such outstanding performance highlights an enormous potential of developing noble-metal-free bimetallic nano-alloy as inexpensive and efficient cocatalysts for solar applications.
基金the support of Natural Science Foundation of China (51804238, 51904214)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing, BGRIMM Technology (No. BGRIMM-KJSKL-2021-22)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2021IVA110, 2021IVA039)。
文摘Flotation separation of smithsonite from calcite is difficult due to their similar surface properties.In the present study,a reagent scheme of depressant calcium lignosulphonate(CLS) and collector benzyl hydroxamic acid(BHA) was introduced in the flotation of smithsonite from calcite.Microflotation tests revealed that the efficient flotation of smithsonite from calcite could only be obtained with the addition order of BHA before CLS,which was opposite to the widely-used order that adding depressant prior to the collector.The zeta potential measurements indicated that BHA selectively adsorbed onto smithsonite surface,then not allowed the CLS adsorption onto the smithsonite surface rather than calcite surface because of the steric hindrance,thereby the smithsonite surface remained hydrophobic while calcite surface became more hydrophilic after the addition of CLS.As a result,the calcite flotation was completely depressed while the smithsonite flotation recovery was still in high value,leading to the optimal flotation separation performance.
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51874150)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China (ZRMS2021000085)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2021IVA039)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing, BGRIMM Technology (No. BGRIMM-KJSKL2021-22)。
文摘In this investigation,a chelating agent of amino trimethylene phosphonic acid(ATMP) was introduced to eliminate the adverse effect of seawater in molybdenite flotation.Microflotation results presented that high flotation recovery of molybdenite was achieved in freshwater using kerosene as the collector,but it was significantly decreased in the presence of seawater when pH> 9.5.Among the main ions in seawater,magnesium and calcium ions played a more detrimental role than others.After the addition of ATMP,molybdenite floatability can restore in seawater.Zeta potential distribution and solution chemistry calculation results illustrated that the decreased molybdenite floatability was attributed to the interaction of positive Mg(OH)_(2)(s)(major) and CaOH^(+)(minor) components with the molybdenite surface.The magnesium/calcium ions of positive components of Mg(OH)_(2)(s) and CaOH^(+) interacted with the ionized species of ATMP and then produced ATMP-calcium/magnesium complex,leading to the electrostatic repulsion between molybdenite and ATMP-calcium/magnesium complex that was restoring the molybdenite flotation.Hence,the ATMP can be utilized as an appropriate reagent to improve molybdenite flotation in seawater.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21673083,21802046)the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Project(2017A030313090,2014A030310427)~~
文摘Considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing novel photocatalysts with increased performances by hybridizing inorganic nanomaterials with carbon nanotubes.In this work,one-dimensional coaxial core-shell carbon nanotubes@SiC nanotubes were successfully synthesized via in situ growth of SiC coatings on carbon nanotubes by a vapor-solid reaction between silicon vapor and carbon nanotubes.High-resolution transmission electron microscope images show that SiC and carbon nanotubes link to form a robust heterojunction with intrinsic atomic contact,which results in efficient separation of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs on SiC and electron transfer from SiC to carbon nanotubes.Compared with those of similar materials such as pure SiC nanocrystals and SiC nanotubes,the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC exhibits an enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution,which is attributed to the enhanced light absorption and the efficient interfacial charge transfer/separation brought about by their one-dimensional coaxial nanoheterostructures.Moreover,the photocatalytic stability of the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC was tested for over 20 h without any obvious decay.
基金Project for Improving Basic Capabilities of Middle-aged and Young Teachers in Guangxi Institutions of Higher Learning(No.KY2016YB835)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81660830)+3 种基金Open Project for Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Foundation Research of Guangxi(No.15-140-32-06)Open Project for Guangxi First-class Discipline Construction of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(No.2019XK038)Funded by Development Program of High-level Talent Team under Qihuang Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(No.2018005)Traditional Chinese Medicine-Guangxi first-class discipline construction project(No.Gui Jiao Ke Yan[2018]12).
文摘Objective:To study the effects of the ethnic medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl with Guangxi characteristics on the sex hormones andβ-EP in research objective perimenopausal rat models.Methods:40 female SPF rats were randomly divided into 4 groups,including the normal,model,high-dose and lowdose groups.Rats of three groups except for the normal one were treated with perimenopausal modelling through the method of subcutaneous injection of compound 4-VCD for 15 consecutive days.Rats of the normal and model group were normally fed without any treatment.Rats of the high-dose and low-dose groups were administered by high-and low-dose intragastric administration of the extract of Polygala fallax Hemsl.According to the menstrual cycle of the vaginal smear of the rat,each menstrual cycle is a course of treatment and 6 consecutive courses of treatment would be given.The indexes of serum sex hormones(E2,FSH,LH)andβ-EP of rats in each group were observed after treatment.Results:After the treatment of 6 cycles,for the levels ofβ-EP and E2,the model group was lowest(P<0.05),the normal group was highest(P<0.05);and the high-dose group was higher than the low-dose group;For the levels of FSH and LH,the normal group was lowest(P<0.05),the model group was highest(P<0.05),and the high-dose group was lower than the low-dose group.Conclusion:Guangxi characteristic national medicine Polygala fallax Hemsl can effectively improve the levels of serum sex hormones andβ-EP in perimenopausal rat models and relieve the related symptoms with a certain dose-effect relationship.
基金supported by the Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture Project(NZ2021029)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21802046 and 21972048)。
文摘Pursuing appropriate photo-active Li-ion storage materials and understanding their basic energy storage/conversion principle are pretty crucial for the rapidly developing photoassisted Li-ion batteries(PA-LIBs).Copper oxide(CuO)is one of the most popular candidates in both LIBs and photocatalysis.While CuO based PA-LIBs have never been reported yet.Herein,one-dimensional(1D)CuO nanowire arrays in situ grown on a three-dimensional(3D)copper foam support were employed as dualfunctional photoanode for both‘solar-to-electricity’and‘electricity-to-chemical’energy conversion in the PA-LIBs.It is found that light energy can be indeed stored and converted into electrical energy through the assembled CuO based PA-LIBs.Without external power source,the photo conversion efficiency of CuO based photocell reaches about 0.34%.Impressively,at a high current density of 4000 m A g^(-1),photoassisted discharge and charge specific capacity of CuO based PA-LIBs respectively receive 64.01%and 60.35%enhancement compared with the net electric charging and discharging process.Mechanism investigation reveals that photogenerated charges from CuO promote the interconversion between Cu^(2+)and Cu^(+)during the discharging/charging process,thus forcing the lithium storage reaction more completely and increasing the specific capacity of the PA-LIBs.This work can provide a general principle for the development of other high-efficient semiconductor-based PA-LIBs.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12072229 and 11602167).
文摘Silicon-based carbon composites are believed as promising anodes in the near future due to their outstanding specific capacity and relatively lower volume effect compared to pure silicon anodes.Herein,a multilayer spherical core-shell(M-SCS)electrode with a graphite framework prepared with Si@O-MCMB/C nanoparticles is developed,which aims to realize chemically/mechanically stability during the lithiation/delithiation process with high specific capacity.An electrochemical-/mechanical-coupling model for the M-SCS structure is established with various chemical/mechanical boundary conditions.The simulation of finite difference method(FDM)has been conducted based on the proposed coupling model,by which the diffusion-induced stress along both the radial and the circumferential directions is determined.Moreover,factors that influence the diffusion-induced stress of the M-SCS structure have been discussed and analyzed in detail.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFA1104003,2021YFC2501003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82230094,81972616,81730071)+1 种基金Peking University Medicine Sailing Program for Young Scholars'Scientific&Technological Innovation(BMU2024YFJHPY004)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘METTL3 methylates RNA and regulates the fate of mRNA through its methyltransferase activity.METTL3 enhances RNA translation independently of its catalytic activity.However,the underlying mechanism is still elusive.Here,we report that METTL3 is both interacted with and acetylated at lysine 177 by the acetyltransferase PCAF and deacetylated by SIRT3.Neither the methyltransferase activity nor the stability of METTL3 is affected by its acetylation at K177.Importantly,acetylation of METTL3 blocks its interaction with EIF3H,a subunit of the translation initiation factor,thereby reducing mRNA translation efficiency.Interestingly,acetylation of METTL3 responds to oxidative stress.Mechanistically,oxidative stress enhances the interaction of PCAF with METTL3,increases METTL3 acetylation,and suppresses the interaction of METTL3 with EIF3H,thereby decreasing the translation efficiency of ribosomes and inhibiting cell proliferation.Altogether,we suggest a mechanism by which oxidative stress regulates RNA translation efficiency by the modulation of METTL3 acetylation mediated by PCAF.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22172110 and 12364018)the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Program(No.AA23073019).
文摘The oxide supports play a crucial role in anchoring and promoting the active metal species by geometric confinement and chemical interaction.The design and synthesis of the well-defined oxide support with specific morphology such as size,shape,and exposed facets have attracted extensive research efforts,which directly reflects on their catalytic performance.In this study,using an Au/CeO_(2)-nanorod model catalyst,we demonstrate an edge effect on the Au/CeO_(2)interfacial structure,which shows a prominent effect on the structure-performance relationship in the CO oxidation reaction.This specific“edge-interface”structure features an“edge-on”Au nanoparticles position on rod-shaped CeO_(2)support,confirmed by atomic-scale electron microscopy characterization,which introduces additional degrees of freedom in coordination environment,chemical state,bond length,and strength.Combined with theocratical calculations and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS)investigations,we confirmed that this“edge-interface”has distinct adsorption properties due to the change of O vacancy formation energy as well as the chemical states of Au resulting from the electron transfer and redistribution between the metal and the support.These results demonstrate a non-conventional geometric effect of rod-shaped supported metal catalysts on the catalytic performance,which could provide insights into the atomic-precise utilization of catalysts.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51765045 and 51365043)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.2019ZF056013)the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.20202ACBL204010)。
文摘The mechanical behavior and progressive damage mechanism of novel aluminum matrix composites reinforced with 3D angle-interlock woven carbon fibers were investigated using a multiscale modeling approach.The mechanical properties and failure of yarns were evaluated using a microscale model under different loading scenarios.On this basis,a mesoscale model was developed to analyze the tensile behavior and failure mechanism of the composites.The interfacial decohesion,matrix damage,and failure of fibers and yarns were incorporated into the microscopic and mesoscopic models.The stress–strain curves and fracture modes from simulation show good agreement with the experimental curves and fracture morphology.Local interface and matrix damage initiate first under warp directional tension.Thereafter,interfacial failure,weft yarn cracking,and matrix failure occur successively.Axial fracture of warp yarn,which displays a quasi-ductile fracture characteristic,dominates the ultimate composites failure.Under weft directional tension,interfacial failure and warp yarn rupture occur at the early and middle stages.Matrix failure and weft yarn fracture emerge simultaneously at the final stage,leading to the cata-strophic failure of composites.The weft directional strength and fracture strain are lower than the warp directional ones because of the lower weft density and the more serious brittle fracture of weft yarns.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81730071,81972616,81230051,81472734,31170711 and 81773199)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2016YFC1302103 and 2015CB553906)+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(7120002 and 7171005)Peking University(BMU2018JC004,BMU20120314 and BMU20130364)。
文摘Large tumor suppressor 1(LATS1)is the key kinase controlling activation of Hippo signalling pathway.Post-translational modifications of LATS1 modulate its kinase activity.However,detailed mechanism underlying LATS1 stability and activation remains elusive.Here we report that LATS1 is acetylated by acetyltransferase CBP at K751 and is deacetylated by deacetylases SIRT3 and SIRT4.Acetylation at K751 stabilized LATS1 by decreasing LATS1 ubiquitination and inhibited LATS1 activation by reducing its phosphorylation.Mechanistically,LATS1 acetylation resulted in inhibition of YAP phosphorylation and degradation,leading to increased YAP nucleus translocation and promoted target gene expression.Functionally,LATS1-K751 Q,the acetylation mimic mutant potentiated lung cancer cell migration,invasion and tumor growth,whereas LATS1-K751 R,the acetylation deficient mutant inhibited these functions.Taken together,we demonstrated a previously unidentified post-translational modification of LATS1 that converts LATS1 from a tumor suppressor to a tumor promoter by suppression of Hippo signalling through acetylation of LATS1.
文摘The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)infection has led to over 240 million confirmed infections and severe economic burdens worldwide.Multiple emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern(VOCs)and variants of interest(VOIs)have recently beenidentifiedand are nowspreading internationally,including B.1.1.7(Alpha),B.1.351(Beta),P.1(Gamma),B.1.617(Delta and Kappa),C.37(Lambda),and B.1.621(Mu),all of which appear to bemore easily transmitted(WHO,COVID-19Weekly EpidemiologicalUpdate).Beta andGamma VOCs can seriously impair the protective efficacy of existing vaccines,potentially precluding the possibility of attaining"herd immunity."
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0707600)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFC0840800)+1 种基金Beijing Talent Project(2020A50)National Key R&D Program of China(2021ZD0114103).
文摘Introduction:Repeat positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)following COVID-19 initial viral clearance(repositivity)poses a public health management challenge.The objective was to determine factors associated with neutralizing antibody(Nab)level and re-positivity among patients infected with a single strain SARS-CoV-2.Methods:During a single strain SARS-CoV-2 cluster in Beijing,China,longitudinal individual clinical,virological,and immunological data were collected from 368 infections from June 13 to September 22,2020.Factors associated with Nab level and re-positivity were analyzed using generalized estimating equations.Results:A total of 353(96%)SARS-CoV-2 infections had demographic,clinical,and laboratory data available.Among the 353 infections,55(15.5%)were re-positive,and blood draws were taken from 346 individuals(98.0%)during hospitalization and/or during the follow-up period.Symptoms were milder for the second-time admission for the re-positives,although 36.4%of re-positives presented with radiographic appearance of pneumonia manifestation.Compared to non-re-positive patients,NAb titers were lower among re-positives;NAb was positively associated with clinical severity.Samples from the lower respiratory tract manifested higher viral load than that from the upper respiratory tract.Multivariable analysis showed re-positivity was positively associated with being female[odd ratio(OR)=1.7,95%confidence interval(CI)1.1–2.8]and being aged<18 years(OR=5.2,95%CI 1.5–18.1);having initially asymptomatic infection(OR=13.7,95%CI 1.6–116.3);and negatively associated with a higher NAb level(OR=0.9,95%CI 0.5–1.7).Conclusions:NAb may be important for sustained viral clearance.Lower respiratory tract infection was associated with higher viral load among all infections when compared to upper respiratory tract infection.Continuous lower respiratory and intermittent upper respiratory viral shedding among COVID-19 infections may occur.
基金financed by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51904183 and 52130204)the Independent Research and Development Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy,Shanghai University(No.SKLASS 2021-Z07)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Nos.19DZ2270200 and 20511107700).
文摘In this study,the effect of transverse magnetic field-assisted directional solidification(MFADS)on the microstructures in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys has been investigated.The results show that the magnetic field is capable of inducing transversal macrosegregation perpendicular to the magnetic field,causing the emergence of martensite clusters in the austenite matrix.Moreover,the magnetic field alleviates the microseg-regation on a dendritic scale and promotes the preferred growth of austenite dendrites.On the basis of the above investigation,several special samples are designed using the MFADS to study the crystallographic evolution and mechanical behavior during thermal/stress-induced martensite transformation.The martensite cluster in the austenite matrix is used to investigate the martensite transformation and growth under cooling-heating cycles.The crystallographic relationship and phase boundary microstructure between martensite and austenite have been characterized.In addition,the microsegregation on a dendritic scale can significantly influence the martensite variant distribution,corresponding to the performance during compressive circles based on the analysis of the deformation gradient tensor.The stress-induced superelasticity is closely dependent on orientation,well explained from the perspective of different resolved shear stress factors and correspondence variant pair formation transformation strain.The crystallographic evolution has been characterized during in-situ stress-induced transformation.The findings not only deepen the understanding of martensite transformation and mechanical behavior under a thermal/stress field in Ni-Mn-Ga alloys but also propose a promising strategy to obtain microstructure-controllable functional alloys by MFADS.
基金supported partly by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51904183,51690164 and 51805321)Shanghai Science and Technology Committee Grant(19XD1401600 and 19010500300)Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M640375,2019T120330)。
文摘The microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior in directionally solidified Ni-rich Ni-Mn-Ga alloys with nominal compositions of Ni_(58)Mn_(25)Ga_(17) and Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) under compressive and tensile stresses have been investigated.The composition distribution shows the element Ni segregates in gamma phase,while elements Mn and Ga segregate in martensite phase.Furthermore,the microstructure orientation examined by electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)indicates that beta phase has a preferred growth orientation of(001)_(A) in Ni_(58)Mn_(25)Ga_(17) alloys,while gamma phase has a preferred growth orientation of(001)_(γ) in Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) alloys.The fracture morphology suggests that the existence of ductile y phase can reduce the crack propagation and promote fracture strain,particularly in the Ni_(60)Mn_(25)Ga_(15) alloys.Finally,Schmid factor and deformation gradient tensor were calculated to well explain the crystallographic evolution during the detwinning under compressive and tensile stresses.The present findings not only elucidate the mechanism ofγphase on the mechanical behavior of Ni-rich Ni-Mn-Ga alloys,but also shed light on the composition design of high temperature Ni-Mn-Ga shape memory alloys.