An effective cation-exchange chromatographic method for lysozyme isolation from chicken egg white is presented, using supermacroporous cryogel grafted with sulfo functional groups. The chromatographic processes were c...An effective cation-exchange chromatographic method for lysozyme isolation from chicken egg white is presented, using supermacroporous cryogel grafted with sulfo functional groups. The chromatographic processes were carried out by one-step and sequential elution, respectively. Sodium phosphate buffer (pH 7.8) containing different concentrations of NaC1 is used as elution agent. The corresponding breakthrough characteristics and elution behaviors in the cryogel bed were investigated and analyzed. Purity of lysozyme in the elution effluent was assayed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The maximum purity of the obtained lysozyme was about 96%, and the cryogel is demonstrated as a potential separation medium for purification of high-purit lysozyme from chicken egg white.展开更多
The ion exchange model of the leaching process was determined via batch leaching experiments using the Kerr model, with the selectivity coefficient experimentally determined to be 12.59×10^-10 L^2/g^2. Solute tra...The ion exchange model of the leaching process was determined via batch leaching experiments using the Kerr model, with the selectivity coefficient experimentally determined to be 12.59×10^-10 L^2/g^2. Solute transport laws of ammonium ions (NH4 +) and rare earth ions (RE^3+) in column leaching were described by the convection-dispersion equation (CDE). The source and sink in the CDE were determined by the Kerr model. The CDE with strong nonlinearity was solved using the sequential non-iterative method. Compared with the breakthrough curve of RE^3+, the correlation coefficient between the simulated and experimental curves reached 0.8724. Therefore, this method can simulate the one-dimensional column leaching of weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ore. Moreover, the effects of different concentrations of ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4) solution on the leaching rate of rare earth were analyzed. The optimal concentration of the (NH4)2SO4 solution had a linear relationship with the rare earth grade.展开更多
The sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4 were prepared by sol-gel method.The structure,surface morphology,electrochemical window,ionic conductivity and activation energy of ...The sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4 were prepared by sol-gel method.The structure,surface morphology,electrochemical window,ionic conductivity and activation energy of the sintered pellets were studied by X-ray diffraction,scan electron microscopy,cyclic voltammetry,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.The results show that all the sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4 have similar X-ray diffraction patterns.The sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellet with Li3PO4 shows a lower porosity and is denser than the one without Li3PO4.The addition of Li3PO4 has a large effect on the porosity and density of the sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO3)4 pellet,and little effect on its electrochemical window.Among the sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO3)4 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4,the one with 1% Li3PO4 shows the activation energy of 0.314 2 eV and the highest ionic conductivity of 6.15-10-4 S/cm.展开更多
Sulfides in the high-sulfur bauxite lead to serious steel equipment corrosion and alumina product degradation via theBayer process,owing to the reactions of sulfur and iron-containing phases in the sodium aluminate so...Sulfides in the high-sulfur bauxite lead to serious steel equipment corrosion and alumina product degradation via theBayer process,owing to the reactions of sulfur and iron-containing phases in the sodium aluminate solution.The effects ofiron-containing phases on the transformation of sulfur-bearing ions(S2?,223S O?,23SO?and24SO?)in sodium aluminate solutionwere investigated.Fe,Fe2O3and Fe3O4barely react with23SO?and24SO?,but all of them,particularly Fe,can promote theconversion of223S O?to23SO?and S2?in sodium aluminate solution.Fe can convert to3Fe(OH)?in solution at elevatedtemperatures,and further react with S2?to form FeS2,but Fe2O3and Fe3O4have little influence on the reaction behavior of S2?insodium aluminate solution.Increasing temperature,duration,dosage of Fe,mole ratio of Na2Ok to Al2O3and caustic sodaconcentration are beneficial to the transformation of223S O?to23SO?and S2?.The results may contribute to the development oftechnologies for alleviating the equipment corrosion and reducing caustic consumption during the high-sulfur bauxite treatment bythe Bayer process.展开更多
Composite polymer electrolytes based on polyethylene oxide(PEO) were prepared by using LiClO4 as doping salt and silane-modified SiO2 as filler. SiO2 was formed in-situ in (PEO)8LiClO4 matrix by the hydrolysis and con...Composite polymer electrolytes based on polyethylene oxide(PEO) were prepared by using LiClO4 as doping salt and silane-modified SiO2 as filler. SiO2 was formed in-situ in (PEO)8LiClO4 matrix by the hydrolysis and condensation reaction of Si(OC4H9)4. The crystallinity,morphology and ionic conductivity of composite polymer electrolyte films were examined by differential scanning calorimetry,scanning electron microscopy,atom force microscopy and alternating current impedance spectroscopy,respectively. Compared with the crystallinity of the unmodified SiO2 as inert filler,that of composite polymer electrolytes is decreased. The results show that silane-modified SiO2 particles are uniformly dispersed in (PEO)8LiClO4 composite polymer electrolyte film and the addition of silane-modified SiO2 increases the ionic conductivity of the (PEO)8LiClO4 more noticeably. When the mass fraction of SiO2 is about 10%,the conductivity of (PEO)8LiClO4-modified SiO2 attains a maximum value of 4.8×10-5 S·cm-1.展开更多
Ionic partition equilibrium in charged membrane immersed in solution of single electrolyte with monovalence or multi-valence is systematically investigated and several expressions are established for determination of ...Ionic partition equilibrium in charged membrane immersed in solution of single electrolyte with monovalence or multi-valence is systematically investigated and several expressions are established for determination of partition coefficients. On this basis, the effects of the ratio of membrane charge density to bulk electrolyte solution concentration, the charge sign and valence of electrolyte ions and the type of membrane on the partition equilibrium were analyzed and simulated within chosen parameters. It is revealed that ion partition is not related solely with the respective concentrations but also definitely with the concentration ratio of fixed group to bulk solution in addition to the charge sign and the valence. For a counterion, the partition coefficient increases with this ratio and the valence; while for a coion, the partition coefficient decreases with this ratio and the valence. The theoretical calculations were compared with the experimental data and a good agreement was observed.展开更多
Red-light-induced swelling of the protoplasts isolated from hypocotyl of etiolated mung bean (Phaseolus radiatus L.) was observed only when Ca2+ ions were present in the medium. The optimal CaCl2 concentration was 250...Red-light-induced swelling of the protoplasts isolated from hypocotyl of etiolated mung bean (Phaseolus radiatus L.) was observed only when Ca2+ ions were present in the medium. The optimal CaCl2 concentration was 250 μM. Swelling response declined when Ca2+ was supplied into the medium after red light irradiation. The Ca2+-chelator EGTA eliminated the red-light-induced swelling and 45Ca2+ accumulation in the protoplasts. In contrast, A23187, a Ca2+-ionophore, could mimic the effect of red light in darkness. These results indicate that Ca2+ may play a role in light signal transduction. In addition, swelling response was prevented by TFP and CPZ (both are CaM antagonists), implying the involvement of CaM in red-light-induced and Ca2+ -dependent protoplast swelling.展开更多
A red soil derived from Quaternary red clay was employed to study nutrient leaching with soil columns repacked in laboratory. The objective was to identify the effects of fertilization practices on leaching patterns a...A red soil derived from Quaternary red clay was employed to study nutrient leaching with soil columns repacked in laboratory. The objective was to identify the effects of fertilization practices on leaching patterns and magnitudes of Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, NH+, and NO-. The treatments were CK (as a control), CaCO3,CaSO4, MgCO3, Ca(H2PO4)2, urea, KCI, and multiple (a mixture of the above-mentioned fertilizers). The fertilizers were added to the bare surface of the soil columns, and then the columns were leached with 120 mL deionized water daily through peristaltic pumps over a period of 92 days. Leaching processes of NH+, and NO- were only measured in CK, urea, and multiple treatments which were directly related to N leaching.Results showed that sole application of CaSO4, and Ca(H2PO4)2 scarcely had any effect on the leaching losses of Ca2+, Mg2+, and K+; the application of MgCO3 stimulated the leaching of Mg2+; the application of CaCOs promoted the leaching of Ca2+, Mg2+ and K+; urea treatment also promoted the leaching of K+ and NH+, and NO- leaching mainly occurred at late stage of leaching process in particular; under KCI treatment, leaching of Ca2+, Mg2+, and K+ was promoted to a large extent; under multiple treatment,leaching of Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, NH+, and NO- was all increased and NO- was mainly leached at the end of leaching process and still had a trend of increase.展开更多
基金Supported by the National lqatural Science Foundation of China (21036005, 20876145), the Science and Technology Cooperation Project between China-Europe Country's Governments from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (1017) and the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Provincial (Y4080326).
文摘An effective cation-exchange chromatographic method for lysozyme isolation from chicken egg white is presented, using supermacroporous cryogel grafted with sulfo functional groups. The chromatographic processes were carried out by one-step and sequential elution, respectively. Sodium phosphate buffer (pH 7.8) containing different concentrations of NaC1 is used as elution agent. The corresponding breakthrough characteristics and elution behaviors in the cryogel bed were investigated and analyzed. Purity of lysozyme in the elution effluent was assayed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The maximum purity of the obtained lysozyme was about 96%, and the cryogel is demonstrated as a potential separation medium for purification of high-purit lysozyme from chicken egg white.
基金Projects(51664015,41602311,51774156) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The ion exchange model of the leaching process was determined via batch leaching experiments using the Kerr model, with the selectivity coefficient experimentally determined to be 12.59×10^-10 L^2/g^2. Solute transport laws of ammonium ions (NH4 +) and rare earth ions (RE^3+) in column leaching were described by the convection-dispersion equation (CDE). The source and sink in the CDE were determined by the Kerr model. The CDE with strong nonlinearity was solved using the sequential non-iterative method. Compared with the breakthrough curve of RE^3+, the correlation coefficient between the simulated and experimental curves reached 0.8724. Therefore, this method can simulate the one-dimensional column leaching of weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ore. Moreover, the effects of different concentrations of ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4) solution on the leaching rate of rare earth were analyzed. The optimal concentration of the (NH4)2SO4 solution had a linear relationship with the rare earth grade.
基金Project supported by Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team (Chemicals of Forestry Resources and Development of Forest Products) in Higher Educational Institutions of Hunan ProvinceProject (2009FJ3045) supported by the Fund of Science and Technology Department of Hunan Province,China
文摘The sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4 were prepared by sol-gel method.The structure,surface morphology,electrochemical window,ionic conductivity and activation energy of the sintered pellets were studied by X-ray diffraction,scan electron microscopy,cyclic voltammetry,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.The results show that all the sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4 have similar X-ray diffraction patterns.The sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 pellet with Li3PO4 shows a lower porosity and is denser than the one without Li3PO4.The addition of Li3PO4 has a large effect on the porosity and density of the sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO3)4 pellet,and little effect on its electrochemical window.Among the sintered Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO3)4 pellets with different mole fractions of Li3PO4,the one with 1% Li3PO4 shows the activation energy of 0.314 2 eV and the highest ionic conductivity of 6.15-10-4 S/cm.
基金Project(51604309)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(201509048)supported by the Environmental Protection’s Special Scientific Research for Chinese Public Welfare IndustryProject(2015CX001)supported by the Innovation-driven Plan in Central South University,China
文摘Sulfides in the high-sulfur bauxite lead to serious steel equipment corrosion and alumina product degradation via theBayer process,owing to the reactions of sulfur and iron-containing phases in the sodium aluminate solution.The effects ofiron-containing phases on the transformation of sulfur-bearing ions(S2?,223S O?,23SO?and24SO?)in sodium aluminate solutionwere investigated.Fe,Fe2O3and Fe3O4barely react with23SO?and24SO?,but all of them,particularly Fe,can promote theconversion of223S O?to23SO?and S2?in sodium aluminate solution.Fe can convert to3Fe(OH)?in solution at elevatedtemperatures,and further react with S2?to form FeS2,but Fe2O3and Fe3O4have little influence on the reaction behavior of S2?insodium aluminate solution.Increasing temperature,duration,dosage of Fe,mole ratio of Na2Ok to Al2O3and caustic sodaconcentration are beneficial to the transformation of223S O?to23SO?and S2?.The results may contribute to the development oftechnologies for alleviating the equipment corrosion and reducing caustic consumption during the high-sulfur bauxite treatment bythe Bayer process.
文摘Composite polymer electrolytes based on polyethylene oxide(PEO) were prepared by using LiClO4 as doping salt and silane-modified SiO2 as filler. SiO2 was formed in-situ in (PEO)8LiClO4 matrix by the hydrolysis and condensation reaction of Si(OC4H9)4. The crystallinity,morphology and ionic conductivity of composite polymer electrolyte films were examined by differential scanning calorimetry,scanning electron microscopy,atom force microscopy and alternating current impedance spectroscopy,respectively. Compared with the crystallinity of the unmodified SiO2 as inert filler,that of composite polymer electrolytes is decreased. The results show that silane-modified SiO2 particles are uniformly dispersed in (PEO)8LiClO4 composite polymer electrolyte film and the addition of silane-modified SiO2 increases the ionic conductivity of the (PEO)8LiClO4 more noticeably. When the mass fraction of SiO2 is about 10%,the conductivity of (PEO)8LiClO4-modified SiO2 attains a maximum value of 4.8×10-5 S·cm-1.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 29976040), the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No. 99045431) and the Foundation of Environments and Resources of USTC (2000).
文摘Ionic partition equilibrium in charged membrane immersed in solution of single electrolyte with monovalence or multi-valence is systematically investigated and several expressions are established for determination of partition coefficients. On this basis, the effects of the ratio of membrane charge density to bulk electrolyte solution concentration, the charge sign and valence of electrolyte ions and the type of membrane on the partition equilibrium were analyzed and simulated within chosen parameters. It is revealed that ion partition is not related solely with the respective concentrations but also definitely with the concentration ratio of fixed group to bulk solution in addition to the charge sign and the valence. For a counterion, the partition coefficient increases with this ratio and the valence; while for a coion, the partition coefficient decreases with this ratio and the valence. The theoretical calculations were compared with the experimental data and a good agreement was observed.
文摘Red-light-induced swelling of the protoplasts isolated from hypocotyl of etiolated mung bean (Phaseolus radiatus L.) was observed only when Ca2+ ions were present in the medium. The optimal CaCl2 concentration was 250 μM. Swelling response declined when Ca2+ was supplied into the medium after red light irradiation. The Ca2+-chelator EGTA eliminated the red-light-induced swelling and 45Ca2+ accumulation in the protoplasts. In contrast, A23187, a Ca2+-ionophore, could mimic the effect of red light in darkness. These results indicate that Ca2+ may play a role in light signal transduction. In addition, swelling response was prevented by TFP and CPZ (both are CaM antagonists), implying the involvement of CaM in red-light-induced and Ca2+ -dependent protoplast swelling.
文摘A red soil derived from Quaternary red clay was employed to study nutrient leaching with soil columns repacked in laboratory. The objective was to identify the effects of fertilization practices on leaching patterns and magnitudes of Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, NH+, and NO-. The treatments were CK (as a control), CaCO3,CaSO4, MgCO3, Ca(H2PO4)2, urea, KCI, and multiple (a mixture of the above-mentioned fertilizers). The fertilizers were added to the bare surface of the soil columns, and then the columns were leached with 120 mL deionized water daily through peristaltic pumps over a period of 92 days. Leaching processes of NH+, and NO- were only measured in CK, urea, and multiple treatments which were directly related to N leaching.Results showed that sole application of CaSO4, and Ca(H2PO4)2 scarcely had any effect on the leaching losses of Ca2+, Mg2+, and K+; the application of MgCO3 stimulated the leaching of Mg2+; the application of CaCOs promoted the leaching of Ca2+, Mg2+ and K+; urea treatment also promoted the leaching of K+ and NH+, and NO- leaching mainly occurred at late stage of leaching process in particular; under KCI treatment, leaching of Ca2+, Mg2+, and K+ was promoted to a large extent; under multiple treatment,leaching of Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, NH+, and NO- was all increased and NO- was mainly leached at the end of leaching process and still had a trend of increase.