Enhancing cavern sealing is crucial for improving the efficiency of compressed air energy storage(CAES)in hard rock formations.This study introduced a novel approach using a nano-grade organosilicon polymer(NOSP)as a ...Enhancing cavern sealing is crucial for improving the efficiency of compressed air energy storage(CAES)in hard rock formations.This study introduced a novel approach using a nano-grade organosilicon polymer(NOSP)as a sealant,coupled with an air seepage evaluation model that incorporates Knudsen diffusion.Moreover,the initial coating application methods were outlined,and the advantages of using NOSP compared to other sealing materials,particularly regarding cost and construction techniques,were also examined and discussed.Experimental results indicated a significant reduction in permeability of rock specimens coated with a 7–10μm thick NOSP layer.Specifically,under a 0.5 MPa pulse pressure,the permeability decreased to less than 1 n D,and under a 4 MPa pulse pressure,it ranged between4.5×10^(-6)–5.5×10^(-6)m D,marking a 75%–80%decrease in granite permeability.The sealing efficacy of NOSP surpasses concrete and is comparable to rubber materials.The optimal viscosity for application lies between 95 and 105 KU,and the coating thickness should ideally range from 7 to 10μm,applied to substrates with less than 3%porosity.This study provides new insights into air transport and sealing mechanisms at the pore level,proposing NOSP as a cost-effective and simplified solution for CAES applications.展开更多
Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease that causes the periodontal bone destruction and may ultimately result in tooth loss.With the progression of periodontitis,the osteoimmunology microenvironment in...Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease that causes the periodontal bone destruction and may ultimately result in tooth loss.With the progression of periodontitis,the osteoimmunology microenvironment in periodontitis is damaged and leads to the formation of pathological alveolar bone resorption.CD301b^(+)macrophages are specific to the osteoimmunology microenvironment,and are emerging as vital booster for conducting bone regeneration.However,the key upstream targets of CD301b^(+)macrophages and their potential mechanism in periodontitis remain elusive.In this study,we concentrated on the role of Tim4,a latent upstream regulator of CD301b^(+)macrophages.We first demonstrated that the transcription level of Timd4(gene name of Tim4)in CD301b^(+)macrophages was significantly upregulated compared to CD301b^(-) macrophages via high-throughput RNA sequencing.Moreover,several Tim4-related functions such as apoptotic cell clearance,phagocytosis and engulfment were positively regulated by CD301b^(+)macrophages.The single-cell RNA sequencing analysis subsequently discovered that Cd301b and Timd4 were specifically co-expressed in macrophages.The following flow cytometric analysis indicated that Tim4 positive expression rates in total macrophages shared highly synchronized dynamic changes with the proportions of CD301b^(+)macrophages as periodontitis progressed.Furthermore,the deficiency of Tim4 in mice decreased CD301b^(+)macrophages and eventually magnified alveolar bone resorption in periodontitis.Additionally,Tim4 controlled the p38 MAPK signaling pathway to ultimately mediate CD301b^(+)macrophages phenotype.In a word,Tim4 might regulate CD301b^(+)macrophages through p38 MAPK signaling pathway in periodontitis,which provided new insights into periodontitis immunoregulation as well as help to develop innovative therapeutic targets and treatment strategies for periodontitis.展开更多
In this study on the curing dynamics of phenol-formaldehyde novolac resins(PFNR) and hexamethylene tetramine(HMTA), two typical commercial PFNR were selected as examples and the curing reactions of the resins with HMT...In this study on the curing dynamics of phenol-formaldehyde novolac resins(PFNR) and hexamethylene tetramine(HMTA), two typical commercial PFNR were selected as examples and the curing reactions of the resins with HMTA were studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). Based on the data calculated by the Kissinger equation and the Crane equation, a thermocuring dynamic model was established, from which the process conditions, activation energy, reaction kinetics equation and a f irst-order reaction of the curing reactions were derived.展开更多
In this work,cobalt glycerate(CoG@F127)nanosheets grown on the surface of graphene oxide(GO),i.e.CoG@F127/GO,have been synthesized with the assistance of nonionic surfactant Pluronic F127 via a hydrothermal method.Aft...In this work,cobalt glycerate(CoG@F127)nanosheets grown on the surface of graphene oxide(GO),i.e.CoG@F127/GO,have been synthesized with the assistance of nonionic surfactant Pluronic F127 via a hydrothermal method.After calcination,CoG@F127/GO is transformed into one derivative,Co nanoparticles coated with a trace amount of carbon(Co-C)on GO(Co-C/GO).The Co nanoparticles consist of an atypical core-shell structure,in which the core and the shell are both Co.Co-C anchored on GO can avoid the nanoparticles aggregation and expose more active sites for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)to significantly improve the catalyst activity of HER.CoG@F127/GO is phosphatized to form the other derivate,cobalt pyrophosphate coated with a small amount of carbon(Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C)on GO(Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C/GO).Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C/GO composite owns a large electrochemical active surface area(ECSA)and fast rate towards oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Furthermore,the two derivatives of CoG@F127/GO,i.e.Co-C/GO and Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C/GO as twin flowers,are assembled into an overall water splitting electrolytic cell with a cell voltage of 1.56 V to deliver a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2).展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42272321)Hubei Provincial Key Research Projects(Nos.2022BAA093 and 2022BAD163)+1 种基金Major Scientific and Technological Special Project of Jiangxi Province(No.2023ACG01004)WSGRI Engineering&Surveying Incorporation Limited(No.6120230256)。
文摘Enhancing cavern sealing is crucial for improving the efficiency of compressed air energy storage(CAES)in hard rock formations.This study introduced a novel approach using a nano-grade organosilicon polymer(NOSP)as a sealant,coupled with an air seepage evaluation model that incorporates Knudsen diffusion.Moreover,the initial coating application methods were outlined,and the advantages of using NOSP compared to other sealing materials,particularly regarding cost and construction techniques,were also examined and discussed.Experimental results indicated a significant reduction in permeability of rock specimens coated with a 7–10μm thick NOSP layer.Specifically,under a 0.5 MPa pulse pressure,the permeability decreased to less than 1 n D,and under a 4 MPa pulse pressure,it ranged between4.5×10^(-6)–5.5×10^(-6)m D,marking a 75%–80%decrease in granite permeability.The sealing efficacy of NOSP surpasses concrete and is comparable to rubber materials.The optimal viscosity for application lies between 95 and 105 KU,and the coating thickness should ideally range from 7 to 10μm,applied to substrates with less than 3%porosity.This study provides new insights into air transport and sealing mechanisms at the pore level,proposing NOSP as a cost-effective and simplified solution for CAES applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82025011,82220108018,82270981,82100975,82201078)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFC2400405)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042023kfyq022042022dx0003).
文摘Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease that causes the periodontal bone destruction and may ultimately result in tooth loss.With the progression of periodontitis,the osteoimmunology microenvironment in periodontitis is damaged and leads to the formation of pathological alveolar bone resorption.CD301b^(+)macrophages are specific to the osteoimmunology microenvironment,and are emerging as vital booster for conducting bone regeneration.However,the key upstream targets of CD301b^(+)macrophages and their potential mechanism in periodontitis remain elusive.In this study,we concentrated on the role of Tim4,a latent upstream regulator of CD301b^(+)macrophages.We first demonstrated that the transcription level of Timd4(gene name of Tim4)in CD301b^(+)macrophages was significantly upregulated compared to CD301b^(-) macrophages via high-throughput RNA sequencing.Moreover,several Tim4-related functions such as apoptotic cell clearance,phagocytosis and engulfment were positively regulated by CD301b^(+)macrophages.The single-cell RNA sequencing analysis subsequently discovered that Cd301b and Timd4 were specifically co-expressed in macrophages.The following flow cytometric analysis indicated that Tim4 positive expression rates in total macrophages shared highly synchronized dynamic changes with the proportions of CD301b^(+)macrophages as periodontitis progressed.Furthermore,the deficiency of Tim4 in mice decreased CD301b^(+)macrophages and eventually magnified alveolar bone resorption in periodontitis.Additionally,Tim4 controlled the p38 MAPK signaling pathway to ultimately mediate CD301b^(+)macrophages phenotype.In a word,Tim4 might regulate CD301b^(+)macrophages through p38 MAPK signaling pathway in periodontitis,which provided new insights into periodontitis immunoregulation as well as help to develop innovative therapeutic targets and treatment strategies for periodontitis.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(SWU.113003 and XDJK 2015C097)
文摘In this study on the curing dynamics of phenol-formaldehyde novolac resins(PFNR) and hexamethylene tetramine(HMTA), two typical commercial PFNR were selected as examples and the curing reactions of the resins with HMTA were studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). Based on the data calculated by the Kissinger equation and the Crane equation, a thermocuring dynamic model was established, from which the process conditions, activation energy, reaction kinetics equation and a f irst-order reaction of the curing reactions were derived.
基金The funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21773203)the“Qinglan project”of Jiangsu Province(2018-12)a Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions is acknowledged。
文摘In this work,cobalt glycerate(CoG@F127)nanosheets grown on the surface of graphene oxide(GO),i.e.CoG@F127/GO,have been synthesized with the assistance of nonionic surfactant Pluronic F127 via a hydrothermal method.After calcination,CoG@F127/GO is transformed into one derivative,Co nanoparticles coated with a trace amount of carbon(Co-C)on GO(Co-C/GO).The Co nanoparticles consist of an atypical core-shell structure,in which the core and the shell are both Co.Co-C anchored on GO can avoid the nanoparticles aggregation and expose more active sites for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)to significantly improve the catalyst activity of HER.CoG@F127/GO is phosphatized to form the other derivate,cobalt pyrophosphate coated with a small amount of carbon(Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C)on GO(Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C/GO).Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C/GO composite owns a large electrochemical active surface area(ECSA)and fast rate towards oxygen evolution reaction(OER).Furthermore,the two derivatives of CoG@F127/GO,i.e.Co-C/GO and Co_(2)P_(2)O_(7)-C/GO as twin flowers,are assembled into an overall water splitting electrolytic cell with a cell voltage of 1.56 V to deliver a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2).
