Developing high-performance aqueous Zn-ion batteries from sustainable biomass becomes increasingly vital for large-scale energy storage in the foreseeable future.Therefore,γ-MnO_(2) uniformly loaded on N-doped carbon...Developing high-performance aqueous Zn-ion batteries from sustainable biomass becomes increasingly vital for large-scale energy storage in the foreseeable future.Therefore,γ-MnO_(2) uniformly loaded on N-doped carbon derived from grapefruit peel is successfully fabricated in this work,and particularly the composite cathode with carbon carrier quality percentage of 20 wt%delivers the specific capacity of 391.2 mAh g^(−1)at 0.1 A g^(−1),outstanding cyclic stability of 92.17%after 3000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1),and remarkable energy density of 553.12 Wh kg^(−1) together with superior coulombic efficiency of~100%.Additionally,the cathodic biosafety is further explored specifically through in vitro cell toxicity experiments,which verifies its tremendous potential in the application of clinical medicine.Besides,Zinc ion energy storage mechanism of the cathode is mainly discussed from the aspects of Jahn–Teller effect and Mn domains distribution combined with theoretical analysis and experimental data.Thus,a novel perspective of the conversion from biomass waste to biocompatible Mn-based cathode is successfully developed.展开更多
As the major cell precursors in osteogenesis, mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) are indispensable for bone homeostasis and development. However, the primary mechanisms regulating osteogenic differentiation are controversia...As the major cell precursors in osteogenesis, mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) are indispensable for bone homeostasis and development. However, the primary mechanisms regulating osteogenic differentiation are controversial. Composed of multiple constituent enhancers, super enhancers(SEs) are powerful cis-regulatory elements that identify genes that ensure sequential differentiation. The present study demonstrated that SEs were indispensable for MSC osteogenesis and involved in osteoporosis development. Through integrated analysis, we identified the most common SE-targeted and osteoporosis-related osteogenic gene,ZBTB16. ZBTB16, positively regulated by SEs, promoted MSC osteogenesis but was expressed at lower levels in osteoporosis.Mechanistically, SEs recruited bromodomain containing 4(BRD4) at the site of ZBTB16, which then bound to RNA polymerase IIassociated protein 2(RPAP2) that transported RNA polymerase Ⅱ(POL Ⅱ) into the nucleus. The subsequent synergistic regulation of POL Ⅱ carboxyterminal domain(CTD) phosphorylation by BRD4 and RPAP2 initiated ZBTB16 transcriptional elongation, which facilitated MSC osteogenesis via the key osteogenic transcription factor SP7. Bone-targeting ZBTB16 overexpression had a therapeutic effect on the decreased bone density and remodeling capacity of Brd4^(fl/fl)Prx1-cre mice and osteoporosis(OP) models.Therefore, our study shows that SEs orchestrate the osteogenesis of MSCs by targeting ZBTB16 expression, which provides an attractive focus and therapeutic target for osteoporosis.展开更多
Exploring and designing a high-performance non-noble metal catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are crucial for the large-scale application of H2 by water electrolysis.Here,novel catalysts with NiMo nanopartic...Exploring and designing a high-performance non-noble metal catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are crucial for the large-scale application of H2 by water electrolysis.Here,novel catalysts with NiMo nanoparticles decorated on reduced graphene oxide(NiMo@r GO)synthesized by a two-step hydrothermal method were reported.Physical characterization results showed that the prepared NiMo@r GO-1 had an irregular lamellar structure,and the NiMo nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed on the rGO.NiMo@rGO-1 exhibited outstanding HER performance in an alkaline environment and required only 93 and 180 mV overpotential for HER in 1.0 M KOH solution to obtain current densities of-10 and-50 mA·cm^(-2),respectively.Stability tests showed that NiMo@rGO-1 had a certain operating stability for32 h.Under the same condition,the performance of NiMo@rGO-1 can be comparable with that of commercial Pt/C catalysts at high current density.The synergistic effect between NiMo particles and lamellate graphene can remarkably promote charge transfer in electrocatalytic reactions.As a result,NiMo@rGO-1 presented the advantages of high intrinsic activity,large specific surface area,and small electrical impedance.The lamellar graphene played a role in dispersion to prevent the aggregation of nanoparticles.The prepared NiMo@rGO-1 can be used in anion exchange membrane water electrolysis to produce hydrogen.This study provides a simple preparation method for efficient and low-cost water electrolysis to produce hydrogen in the future.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant no.51821004].
文摘Developing high-performance aqueous Zn-ion batteries from sustainable biomass becomes increasingly vital for large-scale energy storage in the foreseeable future.Therefore,γ-MnO_(2) uniformly loaded on N-doped carbon derived from grapefruit peel is successfully fabricated in this work,and particularly the composite cathode with carbon carrier quality percentage of 20 wt%delivers the specific capacity of 391.2 mAh g^(−1)at 0.1 A g^(−1),outstanding cyclic stability of 92.17%after 3000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1),and remarkable energy density of 553.12 Wh kg^(−1) together with superior coulombic efficiency of~100%.Additionally,the cathodic biosafety is further explored specifically through in vitro cell toxicity experiments,which verifies its tremendous potential in the application of clinical medicine.Besides,Zinc ion energy storage mechanism of the cathode is mainly discussed from the aspects of Jahn–Teller effect and Mn domains distribution combined with theoretical analysis and experimental data.Thus,a novel perspective of the conversion from biomass waste to biocompatible Mn-based cathode is successfully developed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [82172385 to H.S., 82172349 to Y.W.]the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province [2019B020236001 to H.S.]+3 种基金the Shenzhen Key Medical Discipline Construction Fund [ZDSYS20190902092851024 to H.S.]the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province [2020A1515010097 to Z.X.]the Shenzhen Outstanding Science and Technology Innovation Talents-Outstanding Youth Fund project [RCYX20210706092106042 to Z.X.]Funding for open access charge:Shenzhen Key Medical Discipline Construction Fund。
文摘As the major cell precursors in osteogenesis, mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) are indispensable for bone homeostasis and development. However, the primary mechanisms regulating osteogenic differentiation are controversial. Composed of multiple constituent enhancers, super enhancers(SEs) are powerful cis-regulatory elements that identify genes that ensure sequential differentiation. The present study demonstrated that SEs were indispensable for MSC osteogenesis and involved in osteoporosis development. Through integrated analysis, we identified the most common SE-targeted and osteoporosis-related osteogenic gene,ZBTB16. ZBTB16, positively regulated by SEs, promoted MSC osteogenesis but was expressed at lower levels in osteoporosis.Mechanistically, SEs recruited bromodomain containing 4(BRD4) at the site of ZBTB16, which then bound to RNA polymerase IIassociated protein 2(RPAP2) that transported RNA polymerase Ⅱ(POL Ⅱ) into the nucleus. The subsequent synergistic regulation of POL Ⅱ carboxyterminal domain(CTD) phosphorylation by BRD4 and RPAP2 initiated ZBTB16 transcriptional elongation, which facilitated MSC osteogenesis via the key osteogenic transcription factor SP7. Bone-targeting ZBTB16 overexpression had a therapeutic effect on the decreased bone density and remodeling capacity of Brd4^(fl/fl)Prx1-cre mice and osteoporosis(OP) models.Therefore, our study shows that SEs orchestrate the osteogenesis of MSCs by targeting ZBTB16 expression, which provides an attractive focus and therapeutic target for osteoporosis.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278125)。
文摘Exploring and designing a high-performance non-noble metal catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)are crucial for the large-scale application of H2 by water electrolysis.Here,novel catalysts with NiMo nanoparticles decorated on reduced graphene oxide(NiMo@r GO)synthesized by a two-step hydrothermal method were reported.Physical characterization results showed that the prepared NiMo@r GO-1 had an irregular lamellar structure,and the NiMo nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed on the rGO.NiMo@rGO-1 exhibited outstanding HER performance in an alkaline environment and required only 93 and 180 mV overpotential for HER in 1.0 M KOH solution to obtain current densities of-10 and-50 mA·cm^(-2),respectively.Stability tests showed that NiMo@rGO-1 had a certain operating stability for32 h.Under the same condition,the performance of NiMo@rGO-1 can be comparable with that of commercial Pt/C catalysts at high current density.The synergistic effect between NiMo particles and lamellate graphene can remarkably promote charge transfer in electrocatalytic reactions.As a result,NiMo@rGO-1 presented the advantages of high intrinsic activity,large specific surface area,and small electrical impedance.The lamellar graphene played a role in dispersion to prevent the aggregation of nanoparticles.The prepared NiMo@rGO-1 can be used in anion exchange membrane water electrolysis to produce hydrogen.This study provides a simple preparation method for efficient and low-cost water electrolysis to produce hydrogen in the future.
