Necessary and sufficient conditions for azeotropy in reactive mixtures are derived in terms of elemental composition, which shows that in the space of elemental compositions, they take the same functional form as the ...Necessary and sufficient conditions for azeotropy in reactive mixtures are derived in terms of elemental composition, which shows that in the space of elemental compositions, they take the same functional form as the conditions for azeotropy in non-reactive mixtures. The production of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is taken as an example. It is found that there are a 'pseudo' intermediate-boiling ternary reactive azeotrope at p = 101.325kPa and two 'real' ternary reactive azeotropes at p = 101.325 Pa. The introduced elemental compositions also reduce the dimensionality of the phase diagrams and provide a natural set of variables for visualization of phase behavior.展开更多
When species in the solution undergo multiple chemical reactions, the solution may be treated as a solution of all species actually present or as a hypothetical solution composed of elemental species. Based on the fu...When species in the solution undergo multiple chemical reactions, the solution may be treated as a solution of all species actually present or as a hypothetical solution composed of elemental species. Based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle, the relationships of mole numbers, molar fractions, thermodynamic properties, partial molar properties, potential and fugacity between the hypothetical solution of elemental species and the equilibrated solution of actual species were derived. The hypothetical elemental solution provides a way of reducing the dimensionality of problem, simplifying the analysis and visualizing the phase behavior.展开更多
Based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle the relationships of the residual properties, the property changes of mixing and the excess properties between the hypothetical solution of unreacted independent specie...Based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle the relationships of the residual properties, the property changes of mixing and the excess properties between the hypothetical solution of unreacted independent species and the equilibrated solution of actual species have been established. The hypothetical solution provides a way of reducing the dimensionality of problem and simplifying the analysis.展开更多
Intestine is the organ for food digestion, nutrient absorption and pathogen defense, in which processes intestinal epithelium plays a central role. Intestinal epithelium undergoes fast turnover, and its homeostasis is...Intestine is the organ for food digestion, nutrient absorption and pathogen defense, in which processes intestinal epithelium plays a central role. Intestinal epithelium undergoes fast turnover, and its homeostasis is regulated by multiple signaling pathways,including Wnt, Notch, Hippo and BMP pathways. BMP signaling has been shown to negatively regulate self-renewal of Lgr5^+ intestinal stem cells, constrains the expansion of intestinal epithelium, therefore attenuating colorectal cancer formation. BMPs and their receptors are expressed in both epithelial and mesenchymal cells, suggesting a two-way interaction between the mesenchyme and epithelium. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of the function of BMP signaling in homeostasis, cancerous transformation and inflammatory response of intestinal epithelium.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.29976035) and Zhejiang and Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Necessary and sufficient conditions for azeotropy in reactive mixtures are derived in terms of elemental composition, which shows that in the space of elemental compositions, they take the same functional form as the conditions for azeotropy in non-reactive mixtures. The production of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is taken as an example. It is found that there are a 'pseudo' intermediate-boiling ternary reactive azeotrope at p = 101.325kPa and two 'real' ternary reactive azeotropes at p = 101.325 Pa. The introduced elemental compositions also reduce the dimensionality of the phase diagrams and provide a natural set of variables for visualization of phase behavior.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 29976035) and the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang and Fujian Province.
文摘When species in the solution undergo multiple chemical reactions, the solution may be treated as a solution of all species actually present or as a hypothetical solution composed of elemental species. Based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle, the relationships of mole numbers, molar fractions, thermodynamic properties, partial molar properties, potential and fugacity between the hypothetical solution of elemental species and the equilibrated solution of actual species were derived. The hypothetical elemental solution provides a way of reducing the dimensionality of problem, simplifying the analysis and visualizing the phase behavior.
基金Supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle the relationships of the residual properties, the property changes of mixing and the excess properties between the hypothetical solution of unreacted independent species and the equilibrated solution of actual species have been established. The hypothetical solution provides a way of reducing the dimensionality of problem and simplifying the analysis.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFA0103601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31330049) to YGC
文摘Intestine is the organ for food digestion, nutrient absorption and pathogen defense, in which processes intestinal epithelium plays a central role. Intestinal epithelium undergoes fast turnover, and its homeostasis is regulated by multiple signaling pathways,including Wnt, Notch, Hippo and BMP pathways. BMP signaling has been shown to negatively regulate self-renewal of Lgr5^+ intestinal stem cells, constrains the expansion of intestinal epithelium, therefore attenuating colorectal cancer formation. BMPs and their receptors are expressed in both epithelial and mesenchymal cells, suggesting a two-way interaction between the mesenchyme and epithelium. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of the function of BMP signaling in homeostasis, cancerous transformation and inflammatory response of intestinal epithelium.
