Ionic liquid like 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromine ([EMIM]Br) has been used as electrolyte for the electropolymerization of O-phenylenediamine at glassy carbon electrode by cyclic voltammetry. It is found that poly...Ionic liquid like 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromine ([EMIM]Br) has been used as electrolyte for the electropolymerization of O-phenylenediamine at glassy carbon electrode by cyclic voltammetry. It is found that poly (O-phenylenediamine) film modified electrode has favorable electrochemical activity in acid solution.展开更多
Although new research technologies are constantly used to look either for genes or biomarkers in the prediction of metabolic syndrome(MS),the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this complex disease remains a major ch...Although new research technologies are constantly used to look either for genes or biomarkers in the prediction of metabolic syndrome(MS),the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this complex disease remains a major challenge.Interestingly,Cheng et al recently investigated possible pathways underlying MS by high-throughput metabolite profiling in two large and well characterized community-based cohorts.The authors explored by liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry the plasma concentrations of 45 distinct metabolites and examined their relation to cardiometabolic risk,and observed that metabolic risk factors such as obesity,insulin resistance(IR),high blood pressure,and dyslipidemia were associated with several metabolites,including branched-chain amino acids,other hydrophobic amino acids,tryptophan breakdown products,and nucleotide metabolites.In addition,the authors found a significant association of IR traits with glutamine,glutamate and the glutamineto-glutamate ratio.These data provide new insight into the pathogenesis of MS-associated phenotypes and introduce a crucial role of glutamine-cycling pathway as prominently involved in the development of metabolic risk.We consider that the hypothesis about the role of abnormal glutamate metabolism in the pathogenesis of the MS is certainly challenging and suggests the critical role of the liver in the global metabolic modulation as glutamate metabolism is linked with aminotransferase reactions.We discuss here the critical role of the "liver metabolism" in the pathogenesis of the MS and IR,and postulate that before fatty liver develops,abnormal levels of liver enzymes,such as alanine and aspartate aminotransferases might reflect high levels of hepatic transamination of amino acids in the liver.展开更多
A Cu(II) complex [CuCl(C19H20N4O)]ClO4 1 containing hydroxymethyl substituted TPA (TPA = tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine) was prepared. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.7628(2), b = 13.0083(3), ...A Cu(II) complex [CuCl(C19H20N4O)]ClO4 1 containing hydroxymethyl substituted TPA (TPA = tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine) was prepared. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.7628(2), b = 13.0083(3), c = 15.11280(10) ?, β = 108.724(2)°, V = 2190.09(7) ?3, Mr = 518.83, Z = 4, T = 293(2) K, Dc = 1.574 g/cm3, μ = 1.280 mm-1, F(000) = 1060 and S = 1.085. The final R = 0.0543 and wR = 0.1433 for 2693 observed reflections with I >2σ(I). The penta- coordinated copper (II) complex assumes an approximate square pyramidal geometry. Cyclic volta- mmetry measurement of the complex showed a quasi-reversible CuII/CuI redox couple with E1/2 = –0.467 v and ?E = 68 mv.展开更多
Aqueous organic flow batteries have attracted dramatic attention for stationary energy storage due to their resource sustainability and low cost. However, the current reported systems can normally be operated stably u...Aqueous organic flow batteries have attracted dramatic attention for stationary energy storage due to their resource sustainability and low cost. However, the current reported systems can normally be operated stably under a nitrogen or argon atmosphere due to their poor stability. Herein a stable airinsensitive biphenol derivative cathode, 3,30,5,50-tetramethylaminemethylene-4,40-biphenol(TABP), with high solubility(>1.5 mol L^(-1)) and redox potential(0.91 V vs. SHE) is designed and synthesized by a scalable one-step method. Paring with silicotungstic acid(SWO), an SWO/TABP flow battery shows a stable performance of zero capacity decay over 900 cycles under the air atmosphere. Further, an SWO/TABP flow battery manifests a high rate performance with an energy efficiency of 85% at a current density of60 m A cm^(-2) and a very high volumetric capacity of more than 47 Ah L^(-1). This work provides a new and practical option for next-generation practical large-scale energy storage.展开更多
Modulating the oxidation states of transition metal species has been regarded as a promising strategy to tune the redox activity and achieve more active sites in electrode materials.In this work,a unique three-dimensi...Modulating the oxidation states of transition metal species has been regarded as a promising strategy to tune the redox activity and achieve more active sites in electrode materials.In this work,a unique three-dimensional(3D)honeycomb-like cobalt sulfide(Co_(x)S_(y))network organized by cross-linked nanosheets(Co_(x)S_(y)-T NSs)was prepared via a simple triethanolamine(TEOA)-assisted self-templating strategy.Interestingly,it has been found for the first time that the introduction of TEOA in the reaction effectively increases the ratio of high-valence Co^(3+)in the final product.Benefiting from the synergetic effect of the tailored high-valence Co^(3+)with the 3D network structure,the Co_(x)S_(y)-T NS electrode exhibits a maximum specific capacity of 351 mA h g^(-1)(2635 F g^(-1))at 5 A g^(-1)as well as excellent cycling stability.Furthermore,with the solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor(ASC)constructed based on the Co_(x)S_(y)-T NSs and activated carbon(AC)electrodes,a high energy density up to 81.62 W h kg^(-1)has been achieved at the power density of 0.81 kW kg^(-1)and 96.2%capacitance is preserved after 7000 cycles,indicating robust cycling stability.This result highlights the simple approach of simultaneously tailoring highvalence metal species and constructing 3D network structure toward high-performance electrode materials for energy storage and conversion.展开更多
文摘Ionic liquid like 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromine ([EMIM]Br) has been used as electrolyte for the electropolymerization of O-phenylenediamine at glassy carbon electrode by cyclic voltammetry. It is found that poly (O-phenylenediamine) film modified electrode has favorable electrochemical activity in acid solution.
基金Supported by Grants PICT 2008-1521 and 2010-0441,from Agencia Nacional de Promoción Científica y TecnológicaUBACYT CM04,from Universidad de Buenos Aires
文摘Although new research technologies are constantly used to look either for genes or biomarkers in the prediction of metabolic syndrome(MS),the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this complex disease remains a major challenge.Interestingly,Cheng et al recently investigated possible pathways underlying MS by high-throughput metabolite profiling in two large and well characterized community-based cohorts.The authors explored by liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry the plasma concentrations of 45 distinct metabolites and examined their relation to cardiometabolic risk,and observed that metabolic risk factors such as obesity,insulin resistance(IR),high blood pressure,and dyslipidemia were associated with several metabolites,including branched-chain amino acids,other hydrophobic amino acids,tryptophan breakdown products,and nucleotide metabolites.In addition,the authors found a significant association of IR traits with glutamine,glutamate and the glutamineto-glutamate ratio.These data provide new insight into the pathogenesis of MS-associated phenotypes and introduce a crucial role of glutamine-cycling pathway as prominently involved in the development of metabolic risk.We consider that the hypothesis about the role of abnormal glutamate metabolism in the pathogenesis of the MS is certainly challenging and suggests the critical role of the liver in the global metabolic modulation as glutamate metabolism is linked with aminotransferase reactions.We discuss here the critical role of the "liver metabolism" in the pathogenesis of the MS and IR,and postulate that before fatty liver develops,abnormal levels of liver enzymes,such as alanine and aspartate aminotransferases might reflect high levels of hepatic transamination of amino acids in the liver.
基金This project was supported by "973" program of the Ministry of Science and Technology ofChina and National Natural Science Foundation of China (20376010 20128005)
文摘A Cu(II) complex [CuCl(C19H20N4O)]ClO4 1 containing hydroxymethyl substituted TPA (TPA = tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine) was prepared. It crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 11.7628(2), b = 13.0083(3), c = 15.11280(10) ?, β = 108.724(2)°, V = 2190.09(7) ?3, Mr = 518.83, Z = 4, T = 293(2) K, Dc = 1.574 g/cm3, μ = 1.280 mm-1, F(000) = 1060 and S = 1.085. The final R = 0.0543 and wR = 0.1433 for 2693 observed reflections with I >2σ(I). The penta- coordinated copper (II) complex assumes an approximate square pyramidal geometry. Cyclic volta- mmetry measurement of the complex showed a quasi-reversible CuII/CuI redox couple with E1/2 = –0.467 v and ?E = 68 mv.
基金The authors acknowledge financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21925804,21935003)CASDOE Collaborative Project(121421KYSB20170032)+1 种基金CAS Engineering Laboratory for Electrochemical Energy Storage,Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1802050)China and DICP funding,China(ZZBS201707)。
文摘Aqueous organic flow batteries have attracted dramatic attention for stationary energy storage due to their resource sustainability and low cost. However, the current reported systems can normally be operated stably under a nitrogen or argon atmosphere due to their poor stability. Herein a stable airinsensitive biphenol derivative cathode, 3,30,5,50-tetramethylaminemethylene-4,40-biphenol(TABP), with high solubility(>1.5 mol L^(-1)) and redox potential(0.91 V vs. SHE) is designed and synthesized by a scalable one-step method. Paring with silicotungstic acid(SWO), an SWO/TABP flow battery shows a stable performance of zero capacity decay over 900 cycles under the air atmosphere. Further, an SWO/TABP flow battery manifests a high rate performance with an energy efficiency of 85% at a current density of60 m A cm^(-2) and a very high volumetric capacity of more than 47 Ah L^(-1). This work provides a new and practical option for next-generation practical large-scale energy storage.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21671173)Zhejiang Provincial Ten Thousand Talent Program(2017R52043)。
文摘Modulating the oxidation states of transition metal species has been regarded as a promising strategy to tune the redox activity and achieve more active sites in electrode materials.In this work,a unique three-dimensional(3D)honeycomb-like cobalt sulfide(Co_(x)S_(y))network organized by cross-linked nanosheets(Co_(x)S_(y)-T NSs)was prepared via a simple triethanolamine(TEOA)-assisted self-templating strategy.Interestingly,it has been found for the first time that the introduction of TEOA in the reaction effectively increases the ratio of high-valence Co^(3+)in the final product.Benefiting from the synergetic effect of the tailored high-valence Co^(3+)with the 3D network structure,the Co_(x)S_(y)-T NS electrode exhibits a maximum specific capacity of 351 mA h g^(-1)(2635 F g^(-1))at 5 A g^(-1)as well as excellent cycling stability.Furthermore,with the solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor(ASC)constructed based on the Co_(x)S_(y)-T NSs and activated carbon(AC)electrodes,a high energy density up to 81.62 W h kg^(-1)has been achieved at the power density of 0.81 kW kg^(-1)and 96.2%capacitance is preserved after 7000 cycles,indicating robust cycling stability.This result highlights the simple approach of simultaneously tailoring highvalence metal species and constructing 3D network structure toward high-performance electrode materials for energy storage and conversion.
