Scope: Circadian disorder and high-fat diet(HFD)can disturb lipid metabolism homeostasis and may promote the development of various metabolic diseases. The relationship between them is of great concern. This study aim...Scope: Circadian disorder and high-fat diet(HFD)can disturb lipid metabolism homeostasis and may promote the development of various metabolic diseases. The relationship between them is of great concern. This study aimed to explore the effects of Per1/Per2 double knockout(DKO)on hepatic lipid metabolism in mice under HFD and HFD with docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)substitution. Methods and results: Both wild type(WT)and DKO male C57BL/6 mice were fed with normal chow diet(CON), HFD, or HFD with DHA substitution(AO)for 15 weeks. At the end of the experiment, mice were sacrificed at zeitgeber time(ZT)0(7:00 am)or ZT12(7:00 pm). Pathological indicators were determined using histological and biochemical methods. Hepatic transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that DKO mice exhibited multiple dysfunctions in diurnal rhythm, drug metabolism, cell cycle, cancer pathways, and lipid metabolism. HFD had greater effects on fatty acid oxidation and cholesterol synthesis and metabolism in Per1-/-Per2-/-mice, which was improved by DHA substitution. Conclusions: Per1/Per2 played an important role in the circadian regulation of hepatic lipid metabolism, and DKO mice were more sensitive to HFD. DHA can improve circadian-related lipid metabolism disruption induced by HFD in mice.展开更多
The influence of solid particles size,density and loading on the critical gas-inducing impeller speed was investigated in a gas–liquid–solid stirring tank equipped with a hollow Rushton impeller.Three types of solid...The influence of solid particles size,density and loading on the critical gas-inducing impeller speed was investigated in a gas–liquid–solid stirring tank equipped with a hollow Rushton impeller.Three types of solid particles,hollow glass beads with diameters of 300 μm,200 μm,100 μm,and 60 μm,silica gel and desalting resin,were used.It was found that the adding solid particles would change the critical impeller speed.For hollow glass beads and silica gel,whose relative densities were less than or equal to 1.5,the critical impeller speeds increased with the solid loading before reaching the maximum values,and then decreased to a value even lower than that without added solids.The size of the solids also had apparent influence on the critical impeller speed,and larger solid particles correspond to a smaller critical impeller speed.The experimental data also showed that the gasinducing was beneficial to the suspension of the solid particles.展开更多
As the scale of residual oil treatment increases and cleaner production improves in China,slurry bubble column reactors face many challenges and opportunities for residual oil hydrogenation technology.The internals de...As the scale of residual oil treatment increases and cleaner production improves in China,slurry bubble column reactors face many challenges and opportunities for residual oil hydrogenation technology.The internals development is critical to adapt the long-term stable operation.In this paper,the volumetric mass transfer coefficient,gas holdup and bubble size in a gas-liquid up-flow column are studied with two kinds of internals.The gas holdup and volumetric mass transfer coefficient increase by 120% and 42% when the fractal dimension of bubbles increases from 0.56 to 2.56,respectively.The enhanced mass transfer processing may improve the coke suppression ability in the slurry reactor for residual oil treatment.The results can be useful for the exploration of reacting conditions,scale-up strategies,and oil adaptability.This work is valuable for the design of reactor systems and technological processes.展开更多
P74 is a per os infectivity factor of baculovirus.Here,we report the production of three monoclonal antibodies (mAbs),denoted as 20D9,20F9 and 21E1,raised against P74 of Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (Hear...P74 is a per os infectivity factor of baculovirus.Here,we report the production of three monoclonal antibodies (mAbs),denoted as 20D9,20F9 and 21E1,raised against P74 of Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV),and the identification of their recognition epitopes.The full-length P74,without the transmembrane domains at the C-terminus,was first divided into three segments (N,M and C,respectively),based on the proposed cleavage model for the protein,which were then expressed individually.Western blot analyses revealed specific cross-reactions with the N fragment,for both 20D9 and 21E1.Extensive truncation,followed by prokaryotic expression,of the P74 N fragment was then performed in order to screen for linear epitopes of P74.The recognition regions of 20D9 and 21E1 were revealed to be localized at R144-T153 and T199-C219,respectively.In addition,immunofluorescence microscopy indicated that 20D9 and 20F9 could recognize native P74 in HearNPV-infected cells.These findings will facilitate further investigations of the proteolytic processing of HearNPV P74,and of its involvement in virus-host interactions.展开更多
In the titanium dioxide industry,there is a lack of a low-cost and high-efficiency treatment method for chloride containing tail gas.In this paper,the removal of HCl from the titanium dioxide industry by gas cyclone-l...In the titanium dioxide industry,there is a lack of a low-cost and high-efficiency treatment method for chloride containing tail gas.In this paper,the removal of HCl from the titanium dioxide industry by gas cyclone-liquid jet separator was studied,while Ca(OH)_(2),Na_(2)CO_(3),NaOH solution,and water were used as absorbents.This paper investigated the influence of gas cyclone-liquid jet separator’s various process parameters on the removal rate of hydrogen chloride gas.The mechanism of mass transfer in the process of removing hydrogen chloride was discussed,and the effect and feasibility of HCl gas removal in the gas cyclone-liquid jet absorption separator were studied.The results showd that the removal efficiency of hydrogen chloride maintained above 95%,up to 99.9%,and the total mass transfer coefficient reached0.28 mol·m^(-3)·s^(-1)·k Pa^(-1).Under the same conditions,the absorption effect and total mass transfer coefficient of weak basic absorption liquid can be greatly improved by increasing the flow rate of absorption liquid,but the absorption effect and total mass transfer coefficient of strong alkaline absorption liquid can’t be improved obviously.The larger the inlet gas volume,the higher the gas concentration,the lower the absorption efficiency and the lower the total volumetric mass transfer coefficient.展开更多
Hydrocracking represents an important process in modern petroleum refining industry,whose performance mainly relies on the identity of catalyst.In this work,we perform a combined thermodynamics and kinetics study on t...Hydrocracking represents an important process in modern petroleum refining industry,whose performance mainly relies on the identity of catalyst.In this work,we perform a combined thermodynamics and kinetics study on the hydrogenation of naphthalene over a commercialized NiMo/HY catalyst.The reaction network is constructed for the respective production of decalin and methylindane via the intermediate product of tetralin,which could further undergo hydrogenation to butylbenzene,ethylbenzene,xylene,toluene,benzene,methylcyclohexane and cyclohexane.The thermodynamics analysis suggests the optimum operating conditions for the production of monoaromatics are 400℃,8.0 MPa,and 4.0 hydrogen/naphthalene ratio.Based on these,the influences of reaction temperature,pressure,hydrogen/-naphthalene ratio,and liquid hourly space velocity(LHSV)are investigated to fit the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model.It is found that the higher temperature and pressure while lower LHSV favors monoaromatics production,which is insensitive to the hydrogen/naphthalene ratio.Furthermore,the high consistence between the experimental and simulated data further validates the as-obtained kinetics model on the prediction of catalytic performance over this kind of catalyst.展开更多
To address the shortcomings of existing particulate matter trapping technology,especially the low separation efficiency of fine particles,herein,a novel gas cyclone-liquid jet separator was developed to research fine ...To address the shortcomings of existing particulate matter trapping technology,especially the low separation efficiency of fine particles,herein,a novel gas cyclone-liquid jet separator was developed to research fine particle trapping.First,numerical simulation methods were used to investigate the flow field characteristics and dust removal efficiency of the separator under different working conditions,and to determined suitable experimental conditions for subsequent dust removal experiments.Afterward,the separation efficiency of the separator against five kinds of common particles,including g-C_(3)N_(4),TiO_(2),SiC,talc,and SiO_(2),was experimentally studied.A maximum separation efficiency of 99.48%was achieved for particles larger than 13.1μm,and 96.55%efficiency was achieved for particles larger than 2μm.The best crushing atomization effect was achieved for the separator when uGwas 10 m·s^(-1)and uLwas 3 m·s^(-1),while the best separation effect was achieved when uGwas 10 m·s^(-1)and uLwas 3.75 m·s^(-1).Studies have shown that the gas cyclone-liquid jet separator has excellent applicability in the separation of fine particles.展开更多
For city planning and reducing potential earthquake risk,it’s necessary to detect the information of the buried faults in an urban area especially,including the location and activities.An integrated technique with ge...For city planning and reducing potential earthquake risk,it’s necessary to detect the information of the buried faults in an urban area especially,including the location and activities.An integrated technique with geophysical and geological methods,including the shallow seismic reflection profile,electrical resistivity measurement,geologic borehole section,and exploration trench,was used to detect the Chengnanhe fault,which is one of the two main faults passing through the Weihai urban area in Shandong province,China.The results show that it is a normal fault striking with E-W direction,and it is relatively inactive and stable.By using the thermoluminescence(TL)dating,we found that the Chengnanhe fault initiated in mid-Pleistocene and there was no offset after late Pleistocene.Such an integrated technique with multiple geological and geophysical methods provides a significant assessment of earthquake risk for city planning in urban areas.展开更多
An eddy deep leaching technology was developed in this paper to address the challenge of treating heavy metal contaminants in industrial mining areas.The desorption effect of As,Cd,Sb and Pb was investigated utilizing...An eddy deep leaching technology was developed in this paper to address the challenge of treating heavy metal contaminants in industrial mining areas.The desorption effect of As,Cd,Sb and Pb was investigated utilizing chemical leaching and physical eddy techniques.It was found that the heavy metals concentration increased with decreasing particle size.The highest proportion of Cd in the form distribution of soil was in the bound to iron and manganese oxides,while the maximum proportion of As,Sb and Pb were in the residual.The optimal solid-liquid ratio of the hydrocyclone was 1:20,and the corresponding separation efficiency and flow rate were 84.7%and 1.76 m^(3)/hr,respectively.The grade efficiency of soil particle separation increases with particle size and exceeds 99%for particles above 1,000μm.Leaching experiments have revealed that oxalic acid(OA)and a combination of oxalic acid and EDTA(OAPE)were more efficient than citric acid(CA)and a combination of citric acid and EDTA(CAPE)for the desorption of heavy metals,respectively.The comparison of OAPE and eddy leaching found that the latter improved the desorption efficiency by 9.4%,7.5%,7.2%and 7.8%for As,Cd,Sb and Pb compared to the former,respectively.The results demonstrated that the eddy leaching technique could further enhance the desorption efficiency of heavy metals.It is expected to provide technical support for soil remediation with reduced usage of leaching agents.展开更多
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus(CCHFV)is a biosafety level-4(BSL-4)pathogen that causes Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF)characterized by hemorrhagic manifestation,multiple organ failure and high mortality r...Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus(CCHFV)is a biosafety level-4(BSL-4)pathogen that causes Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF)characterized by hemorrhagic manifestation,multiple organ failure and high mortality rate,posing great threat to public health.Despite the recently increasing research efforts on CCHFV,host cell responses associated with CCHFV infection remain to be further characterized.Here,to better understand the cellular response to CCHFV infection,we performed a transcriptomic analysis in human kidney HEK293 cells by high-throughput RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)technology.In total,496 differentially expressed genes(DEGs),including 361 up-regulated and 135 down-regulated genes,were identified in CCHFV-infected cells.These regulated genes were mainly involved in host processes including defense response to virus,response to stress,regulation of viral process,immune response,metabolism,stimulus,apoptosis and protein catabolic process.Therein,a significant up-regulation of type III interferon(IFN)signaling pathway as well as endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress response was especially remarkable.Subsequently,representative DEGs from these processes were well validated by RT-qPCR,confirming the RNA-seq results and the typical regulation of IFN responses and ER stress by CCHFV.Furthermore,we demonstrate that not only type I but also type III IFNs(even at low dosages)have substantial anti-CCHFV activities.Collectively,the data may provide new and comprehensive insights into the virus-host interactions and particularly highlights the potential role of type III IFNs in restricting CCHFV,which may help inform further mechanistic delineation of the viral infection and development of anti-CCHFV strategies.展开更多
Iron oxychloride(FeOCl)is a unique layered material with tunable electronic properties.The conventional synthetic route of chemical vapor transition involves a thermodynamics-driven gas-solid interfacial reaction whic...Iron oxychloride(FeOCl)is a unique layered material with tunable electronic properties.The conventional synthetic route of chemical vapor transition involves a thermodynamics-driven gas-solid interfacial reaction which often generates macroscopic crystals with stable facets.In this study,through analyzing the effects of the synthetic parameters on the FeOCl synthesis,we discovered the dominant contribution of theα-Fe_(2)O_(3)precursors on the chemical property of the FeOCl product,and subsequently developed a highly-controllable synthetic route of tailoring the FeOCl structures into small sizes and exposed high-energy facets via a facile and scalable mechanical-chemical approach.The synthesized products could be systematically tuned by the ball-milling conditions of theα-Fe_(2)O_(3)precursors.With increased milling time,the FeOCl crystallites demonstrated reduced sizes and more exposed(110)facets.Intriguingly,these smallsized FeOCl catalysts exhibited much faster Fenton-like kinetics than the pristine macroscopic FeOCl materials.Specifically,FeOCl catalysts with a 12-hour milling time showed nearly 39 times higher efficiency toward phenol degradation than the pristine FeOCl.The structure-reactivity relationship was further elucidated using the combinatory analysis via density functional theory calculation,electron paramagnetic resonance and radical quenching probe experiments.This work provides a rationale for tailoring the surface structures of FeOCl crystallites for potential applications in environmental catalysis.展开更多
With the growing influence of slow population growth and population aging,China has established the birth policy and issued a series of documents to promote maternal and fetal health and improve the birth rate.With th...With the growing influence of slow population growth and population aging,China has established the birth policy and issued a series of documents to promote maternal and fetal health and improve the birth rate.With the increase in prevalence of birth defects,timely diagnosis and intervention in utero provide possibilities to reduce unnecessary abortions and offer better prognosis.Congenital heart disease(CHD),as one of the most common congenital birth defects,is the leading cause of mortality in patients aged<5 years,and brings a heavy burden to both the affected families and society.Fetuses with CHD are associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-related complications and premature birth,and children with CHD typically face growth and developmental problems even after the correction of malformation.Therefore,management including diagnosis,treatment,and rehabilitation throughout the fetal period into childhood and even adulthood is essential for children with CHD.Based on the rapid advances in intrauterine and perinatal medicine and an in-depth collaboration among obstetrics and pediatrics,a novel diagnosis and treatment system has been established for the management of CHD in the past 2 decades in Shanghai Xinhua Hospital.This Intrauterine Diagnosis and Treatment System and Comprehensive Lifecycle Health Service of Congenital Heart Disease model provides prenatal diagnosis,intrauterine intervention,delivery room service and neonatal therapies,and postintrauterine rehabilitation for children with CHD.We have developed a four-dimensional spatiotemporal image correlation echocardiography and a three-dimensional cardiac virtual endoscopy system for the intrauterine diagnosis of CHD,dramatically raising the diagnostic utility.Our innovative and independent newborn-intervention technique has effectively reduced the re-intervention rate in patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and critical pulmonary stenosis.In 2018,Xinhua Hospital independently performed the case of fetal aortic valvuloplasty in Asia through a multidepartment collaborative effort.All children treated in this system achieved biventricular circulation and a better long-term postoperative outcome.We also have conducted postoperative rehabilitation therapy to promote the development and health of children with CHD.The practice of Xinhua model has reduced unnecessary abortion of CHD fetuses,reduced the mortality rate associated with critical CHD,and improved the mid-and long-term prognosis in CHD,which is essential to promote the fertility level and children’s health.Furthermore,translational medicine platform and the birth cohort Early Life Plan was constructed to explore the origins of major developmental diseases and establish an early intervention model in CHD.This practice of assessment of the intrauterine system has been expanded to other congenital defects in Xinhua Hospital,and sequential treatment of more than 2,000 cases has been completed to date.Based on practice in intrauterine management of CHD and other diseases,the concept of Intrauterine Pediatrics was proposed as a first to emphasize early prevention and intervention of childhood diseases and promote a comprehensive lifecycle service for children.The development and evolution of this system requires further attention not only from researchers but also from the government and global medical communities.展开更多
Emerging infectious diseases are major threats to human health.Most severe viral disease outbreaks occur in developing regions where health conditions are poor.With increased international travel and business,the poss...Emerging infectious diseases are major threats to human health.Most severe viral disease outbreaks occur in developing regions where health conditions are poor.With increased international travel and business,the possibility of eventually transmitting infectious viruses between different countries is increasing.The most effective approach in preventing viral diseases is vaccination.However,vaccines are not currently available for numerous viral diseases.Viruslike particles(VLPs) are engineered vaccine candidates that have been studied for decades.VLPs are constructed by viral protein expression in various expression systems that promote the selfassembly of proteins into structures resembling virus particles.VLPs have antigenicity similar to that of the native virus,but are non-infectious as they lack key viral genetic material.VLP vaccines have attracted considerable research interest because they offer several advantages over traditional vaccines.Studies have shown that VLP vaccines can stimulate both humoral and cellular immune responses,which may offer effective antiviral protection.Here we review recent developments with VLP-based vaccines for several highly virulent emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases.The infectious agents discussed include RNA viruses from different virus families,such as the Arenaviridae,Bunyaviridae,Caliciviridae,Coronaviridae,Filoviridae,Flaviviridae,Orthomyxoviridae,Paramyxoviridae,and Togaviridae families.展开更多
The newly emerged mosquito-borne Zika virus(ZIKV) strains pose a global challenge owing to its ability to cause microcephaly and neurological disorders. Several ZIKV vaccine candidates have been proposed, including in...The newly emerged mosquito-borne Zika virus(ZIKV) strains pose a global challenge owing to its ability to cause microcephaly and neurological disorders. Several ZIKV vaccine candidates have been proposed, including inactivated and live attenuated virus vaccines, vector-based vaccines, DNA and RNA vaccines. These have been shown to be efficacious in preclinical studies in mice and nonhuman primates, but their use will potentially be a threat to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Virus-like particles(VLPs) are empty particles composed merely of viral proteins, which can serve as a safe and valuable tool for clinical prevention and treatment strategies. In this study, we used a new strategy to produce ZIKV VLPs based on the baculovirus expression system and demonstrated the feasibility of their use as a vaccine candidate. The pre-membrane(prM) and envelope(E) proteins were co-expressed in insect cells and selfassembled into particles similar to ZIKV. We found that the ZIKV VLPs could be quickly and easily prepared in large quantities using this system. The VLPs were shown to have good immunogenicity in immunized mice, as they stimulated high levels of virus neutralizing antibody titers, ZIKV-specific IgG titers and potent memory T cell responses. Thus, the baculovirus-based ZIKV VLP vaccine is a safe, effective and economical vaccine candidate for use against ZIKV.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31271855)the ThirteenFifth Mega-Scientific Project (2017ZX10201301-003-003)+1 种基金Wuhan science and technology project (2018020402011230)the central government guides local science and technology development projects (2019ZYYD)。
文摘Scope: Circadian disorder and high-fat diet(HFD)can disturb lipid metabolism homeostasis and may promote the development of various metabolic diseases. The relationship between them is of great concern. This study aimed to explore the effects of Per1/Per2 double knockout(DKO)on hepatic lipid metabolism in mice under HFD and HFD with docosahexaenoic acid(DHA)substitution. Methods and results: Both wild type(WT)and DKO male C57BL/6 mice were fed with normal chow diet(CON), HFD, or HFD with DHA substitution(AO)for 15 weeks. At the end of the experiment, mice were sacrificed at zeitgeber time(ZT)0(7:00 am)or ZT12(7:00 pm). Pathological indicators were determined using histological and biochemical methods. Hepatic transcriptome sequencing analysis showed that DKO mice exhibited multiple dysfunctions in diurnal rhythm, drug metabolism, cell cycle, cancer pathways, and lipid metabolism. HFD had greater effects on fatty acid oxidation and cholesterol synthesis and metabolism in Per1-/-Per2-/-mice, which was improved by DHA substitution. Conclusions: Per1/Per2 played an important role in the circadian regulation of hepatic lipid metabolism, and DKO mice were more sensitive to HFD. DHA can improve circadian-related lipid metabolism disruption induced by HFD in mice.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51308215)
文摘The influence of solid particles size,density and loading on the critical gas-inducing impeller speed was investigated in a gas–liquid–solid stirring tank equipped with a hollow Rushton impeller.Three types of solid particles,hollow glass beads with diameters of 300 μm,200 μm,100 μm,and 60 μm,silica gel and desalting resin,were used.It was found that the adding solid particles would change the critical impeller speed.For hollow glass beads and silica gel,whose relative densities were less than or equal to 1.5,the critical impeller speeds increased with the solid loading before reaching the maximum values,and then decreased to a value even lower than that without added solids.The size of the solids also had apparent influence on the critical impeller speed,and larger solid particles correspond to a smaller critical impeller speed.The experimental data also showed that the gasinducing was beneficial to the suspension of the solid particles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51678238,51722806,51608325,21908057)National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1802704,2018YFC1801904)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation funded project(2018M641942)Shanghai Sailing Program(19YF1411800)for financial support.
文摘As the scale of residual oil treatment increases and cleaner production improves in China,slurry bubble column reactors face many challenges and opportunities for residual oil hydrogenation technology.The internals development is critical to adapt the long-term stable operation.In this paper,the volumetric mass transfer coefficient,gas holdup and bubble size in a gas-liquid up-flow column are studied with two kinds of internals.The gas holdup and volumetric mass transfer coefficient increase by 120% and 42% when the fractal dimension of bubbles increases from 0.56 to 2.56,respectively.The enhanced mass transfer processing may improve the coke suppression ability in the slurry reactor for residual oil treatment.The results can be useful for the exploration of reacting conditions,scale-up strategies,and oil adaptability.This work is valuable for the design of reactor systems and technological processes.
基金the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Government of Alberta for the Campus Alberta Innovation Program (CAIP) Research Chair (RCP-12-001BCAIP)
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(31130058 to Z.H.).Monoclonal Antibodies against HearNPV P74
文摘P74 is a per os infectivity factor of baculovirus.Here,we report the production of three monoclonal antibodies (mAbs),denoted as 20D9,20F9 and 21E1,raised against P74 of Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV),and the identification of their recognition epitopes.The full-length P74,without the transmembrane domains at the C-terminus,was first divided into three segments (N,M and C,respectively),based on the proposed cleavage model for the protein,which were then expressed individually.Western blot analyses revealed specific cross-reactions with the N fragment,for both 20D9 and 21E1.Extensive truncation,followed by prokaryotic expression,of the P74 N fragment was then performed in order to screen for linear epitopes of P74.The recognition regions of 20D9 and 21E1 were revealed to be localized at R144-T153 and T199-C219,respectively.In addition,immunofluorescence microscopy indicated that 20D9 and 20F9 could recognize native P74 in HearNPV-infected cells.These findings will facilitate further investigations of the proteolytic processing of HearNPV P74,and of its involvement in virus-host interactions.
基金the sponsorship of National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878099)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(19DZ1208000)。
文摘In the titanium dioxide industry,there is a lack of a low-cost and high-efficiency treatment method for chloride containing tail gas.In this paper,the removal of HCl from the titanium dioxide industry by gas cyclone-liquid jet separator was studied,while Ca(OH)_(2),Na_(2)CO_(3),NaOH solution,and water were used as absorbents.This paper investigated the influence of gas cyclone-liquid jet separator’s various process parameters on the removal rate of hydrogen chloride gas.The mechanism of mass transfer in the process of removing hydrogen chloride was discussed,and the effect and feasibility of HCl gas removal in the gas cyclone-liquid jet absorption separator were studied.The results showd that the removal efficiency of hydrogen chloride maintained above 95%,up to 99.9%,and the total mass transfer coefficient reached0.28 mol·m^(-3)·s^(-1)·k Pa^(-1).Under the same conditions,the absorption effect and total mass transfer coefficient of weak basic absorption liquid can be greatly improved by increasing the flow rate of absorption liquid,but the absorption effect and total mass transfer coefficient of strong alkaline absorption liquid can’t be improved obviously.The larger the inlet gas volume,the higher the gas concentration,the lower the absorption efficiency and the lower the total volumetric mass transfer coefficient.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91934301)The China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M661409 and 2020T130190)+3 种基金Doctoral Start-up Foundation of Liaoning Province(2019-BS-054)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC1807245)The Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering(SKL-ChE-18C04)Dalian High-Level Talent Innovation Program(2017RQ085).
文摘Hydrocracking represents an important process in modern petroleum refining industry,whose performance mainly relies on the identity of catalyst.In this work,we perform a combined thermodynamics and kinetics study on the hydrogenation of naphthalene over a commercialized NiMo/HY catalyst.The reaction network is constructed for the respective production of decalin and methylindane via the intermediate product of tetralin,which could further undergo hydrogenation to butylbenzene,ethylbenzene,xylene,toluene,benzene,methylcyclohexane and cyclohexane.The thermodynamics analysis suggests the optimum operating conditions for the production of monoaromatics are 400℃,8.0 MPa,and 4.0 hydrogen/naphthalene ratio.Based on these,the influences of reaction temperature,pressure,hydrogen/-naphthalene ratio,and liquid hourly space velocity(LHSV)are investigated to fit the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model.It is found that the higher temperature and pressure while lower LHSV favors monoaromatics production,which is insensitive to the hydrogen/naphthalene ratio.Furthermore,the high consistence between the experimental and simulated data further validates the as-obtained kinetics model on the prediction of catalytic performance over this kind of catalyst.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878099)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(19DZ1208000)。
文摘To address the shortcomings of existing particulate matter trapping technology,especially the low separation efficiency of fine particles,herein,a novel gas cyclone-liquid jet separator was developed to research fine particle trapping.First,numerical simulation methods were used to investigate the flow field characteristics and dust removal efficiency of the separator under different working conditions,and to determined suitable experimental conditions for subsequent dust removal experiments.Afterward,the separation efficiency of the separator against five kinds of common particles,including g-C_(3)N_(4),TiO_(2),SiC,talc,and SiO_(2),was experimentally studied.A maximum separation efficiency of 99.48%was achieved for particles larger than 13.1μm,and 96.55%efficiency was achieved for particles larger than 2μm.The best crushing atomization effect was achieved for the separator when uGwas 10 m·s^(-1)and uLwas 3 m·s^(-1),while the best separation effect was achieved when uGwas 10 m·s^(-1)and uLwas 3.75 m·s^(-1).Studies have shown that the gas cyclone-liquid jet separator has excellent applicability in the separation of fine particles.
基金the Special Fund of China Seismic Experimental Site(Nos.2019CSES0103,2018CESE0102 and 2016CESE0203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41630210,41674060,41974054,and 41974061)the“Active Faults Exploration and Seismic Hazard Assessment in Weihai City”funded by Weihai Municipal People's Government.
文摘For city planning and reducing potential earthquake risk,it’s necessary to detect the information of the buried faults in an urban area especially,including the location and activities.An integrated technique with geophysical and geological methods,including the shallow seismic reflection profile,electrical resistivity measurement,geologic borehole section,and exploration trench,was used to detect the Chengnanhe fault,which is one of the two main faults passing through the Weihai urban area in Shandong province,China.The results show that it is a normal fault striking with E-W direction,and it is relatively inactive and stable.By using the thermoluminescence(TL)dating,we found that the Chengnanhe fault initiated in mid-Pleistocene and there was no offset after late Pleistocene.Such an integrated technique with multiple geological and geophysical methods provides a significant assessment of earthquake risk for city planning in urban areas.
基金This work was supported by the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of China （51125032）, the sponsorship of the National Key Research and Development Program of China （2016YFC0204500）, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （51608203）.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52025103)。
文摘An eddy deep leaching technology was developed in this paper to address the challenge of treating heavy metal contaminants in industrial mining areas.The desorption effect of As,Cd,Sb and Pb was investigated utilizing chemical leaching and physical eddy techniques.It was found that the heavy metals concentration increased with decreasing particle size.The highest proportion of Cd in the form distribution of soil was in the bound to iron and manganese oxides,while the maximum proportion of As,Sb and Pb were in the residual.The optimal solid-liquid ratio of the hydrocyclone was 1:20,and the corresponding separation efficiency and flow rate were 84.7%and 1.76 m^(3)/hr,respectively.The grade efficiency of soil particle separation increases with particle size and exceeds 99%for particles above 1,000μm.Leaching experiments have revealed that oxalic acid(OA)and a combination of oxalic acid and EDTA(OAPE)were more efficient than citric acid(CA)and a combination of citric acid and EDTA(CAPE)for the desorption of heavy metals,respectively.The comparison of OAPE and eddy leaching found that the latter improved the desorption efficiency by 9.4%,7.5%,7.2%and 7.8%for As,Cd,Sb and Pb compared to the former,respectively.The results demonstrated that the eddy leaching technique could further enhance the desorption efficiency of heavy metals.It is expected to provide technical support for soil remediation with reduced usage of leaching agents.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0507202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32170171,31870162,and 82161138003)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus(CCHFV)is a biosafety level-4(BSL-4)pathogen that causes Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF)characterized by hemorrhagic manifestation,multiple organ failure and high mortality rate,posing great threat to public health.Despite the recently increasing research efforts on CCHFV,host cell responses associated with CCHFV infection remain to be further characterized.Here,to better understand the cellular response to CCHFV infection,we performed a transcriptomic analysis in human kidney HEK293 cells by high-throughput RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)technology.In total,496 differentially expressed genes(DEGs),including 361 up-regulated and 135 down-regulated genes,were identified in CCHFV-infected cells.These regulated genes were mainly involved in host processes including defense response to virus,response to stress,regulation of viral process,immune response,metabolism,stimulus,apoptosis and protein catabolic process.Therein,a significant up-regulation of type III interferon(IFN)signaling pathway as well as endoplasmic reticulum(ER)stress response was especially remarkable.Subsequently,representative DEGs from these processes were well validated by RT-qPCR,confirming the RNA-seq results and the typical regulation of IFN responses and ER stress by CCHFV.Furthermore,we demonstrate that not only type I but also type III IFNs(even at low dosages)have substantial anti-CCHFV activities.Collectively,the data may provide new and comprehensive insights into the virus-host interactions and particularly highlights the potential role of type III IFNs in restricting CCHFV,which may help inform further mechanistic delineation of the viral infection and development of anti-CCHFV strategies.
基金This work was partially supported by the National Key Projects for Fundamental Research and Development of China(Grant No.2019YFC1906700)the National Natural Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholars(Grant No.22222602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21876049).
文摘Iron oxychloride(FeOCl)is a unique layered material with tunable electronic properties.The conventional synthetic route of chemical vapor transition involves a thermodynamics-driven gas-solid interfacial reaction which often generates macroscopic crystals with stable facets.In this study,through analyzing the effects of the synthetic parameters on the FeOCl synthesis,we discovered the dominant contribution of theα-Fe_(2)O_(3)precursors on the chemical property of the FeOCl product,and subsequently developed a highly-controllable synthetic route of tailoring the FeOCl structures into small sizes and exposed high-energy facets via a facile and scalable mechanical-chemical approach.The synthesized products could be systematically tuned by the ball-milling conditions of theα-Fe_(2)O_(3)precursors.With increased milling time,the FeOCl crystallites demonstrated reduced sizes and more exposed(110)facets.Intriguingly,these smallsized FeOCl catalysts exhibited much faster Fenton-like kinetics than the pristine macroscopic FeOCl materials.Specifically,FeOCl catalysts with a 12-hour milling time showed nearly 39 times higher efficiency toward phenol degradation than the pristine FeOCl.The structure-reactivity relationship was further elucidated using the combinatory analysis via density functional theory calculation,electron paramagnetic resonance and radical quenching probe experiments.This work provides a rationale for tailoring the surface structures of FeOCl crystallites for potential applications in environmental catalysis.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82130015)to Kun SunCollaborative Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (2020CXJQ01).
文摘With the growing influence of slow population growth and population aging,China has established the birth policy and issued a series of documents to promote maternal and fetal health and improve the birth rate.With the increase in prevalence of birth defects,timely diagnosis and intervention in utero provide possibilities to reduce unnecessary abortions and offer better prognosis.Congenital heart disease(CHD),as one of the most common congenital birth defects,is the leading cause of mortality in patients aged<5 years,and brings a heavy burden to both the affected families and society.Fetuses with CHD are associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-related complications and premature birth,and children with CHD typically face growth and developmental problems even after the correction of malformation.Therefore,management including diagnosis,treatment,and rehabilitation throughout the fetal period into childhood and even adulthood is essential for children with CHD.Based on the rapid advances in intrauterine and perinatal medicine and an in-depth collaboration among obstetrics and pediatrics,a novel diagnosis and treatment system has been established for the management of CHD in the past 2 decades in Shanghai Xinhua Hospital.This Intrauterine Diagnosis and Treatment System and Comprehensive Lifecycle Health Service of Congenital Heart Disease model provides prenatal diagnosis,intrauterine intervention,delivery room service and neonatal therapies,and postintrauterine rehabilitation for children with CHD.We have developed a four-dimensional spatiotemporal image correlation echocardiography and a three-dimensional cardiac virtual endoscopy system for the intrauterine diagnosis of CHD,dramatically raising the diagnostic utility.Our innovative and independent newborn-intervention technique has effectively reduced the re-intervention rate in patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and critical pulmonary stenosis.In 2018,Xinhua Hospital independently performed the case of fetal aortic valvuloplasty in Asia through a multidepartment collaborative effort.All children treated in this system achieved biventricular circulation and a better long-term postoperative outcome.We also have conducted postoperative rehabilitation therapy to promote the development and health of children with CHD.The practice of Xinhua model has reduced unnecessary abortion of CHD fetuses,reduced the mortality rate associated with critical CHD,and improved the mid-and long-term prognosis in CHD,which is essential to promote the fertility level and children’s health.Furthermore,translational medicine platform and the birth cohort Early Life Plan was constructed to explore the origins of major developmental diseases and establish an early intervention model in CHD.This practice of assessment of the intrauterine system has been expanded to other congenital defects in Xinhua Hospital,and sequential treatment of more than 2,000 cases has been completed to date.Based on practice in intrauterine management of CHD and other diseases,the concept of Intrauterine Pediatrics was proposed as a first to emphasize early prevention and intervention of childhood diseases and promote a comprehensive lifecycle service for children.The development and evolution of this system requires further attention not only from researchers but also from the government and global medical communities.
文摘Emerging infectious diseases are major threats to human health.Most severe viral disease outbreaks occur in developing regions where health conditions are poor.With increased international travel and business,the possibility of eventually transmitting infectious viruses between different countries is increasing.The most effective approach in preventing viral diseases is vaccination.However,vaccines are not currently available for numerous viral diseases.Viruslike particles(VLPs) are engineered vaccine candidates that have been studied for decades.VLPs are constructed by viral protein expression in various expression systems that promote the selfassembly of proteins into structures resembling virus particles.VLPs have antigenicity similar to that of the native virus,but are non-infectious as they lack key viral genetic material.VLP vaccines have attracted considerable research interest because they offer several advantages over traditional vaccines.Studies have shown that VLP vaccines can stimulate both humoral and cellular immune responses,which may offer effective antiviral protection.Here we review recent developments with VLP-based vaccines for several highly virulent emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases.The infectious agents discussed include RNA viruses from different virus families,such as the Arenaviridae,Bunyaviridae,Caliciviridae,Coronaviridae,Filoviridae,Flaviviridae,Orthomyxoviridae,Paramyxoviridae,and Togaviridae families.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Basic Work Program (2013FY113500) from the Ministry of Science and Technology of Chinathe strategic priority research program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ZDRW-ZS2016-4)
文摘The newly emerged mosquito-borne Zika virus(ZIKV) strains pose a global challenge owing to its ability to cause microcephaly and neurological disorders. Several ZIKV vaccine candidates have been proposed, including inactivated and live attenuated virus vaccines, vector-based vaccines, DNA and RNA vaccines. These have been shown to be efficacious in preclinical studies in mice and nonhuman primates, but their use will potentially be a threat to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Virus-like particles(VLPs) are empty particles composed merely of viral proteins, which can serve as a safe and valuable tool for clinical prevention and treatment strategies. In this study, we used a new strategy to produce ZIKV VLPs based on the baculovirus expression system and demonstrated the feasibility of their use as a vaccine candidate. The pre-membrane(prM) and envelope(E) proteins were co-expressed in insect cells and selfassembled into particles similar to ZIKV. We found that the ZIKV VLPs could be quickly and easily prepared in large quantities using this system. The VLPs were shown to have good immunogenicity in immunized mice, as they stimulated high levels of virus neutralizing antibody titers, ZIKV-specific IgG titers and potent memory T cell responses. Thus, the baculovirus-based ZIKV VLP vaccine is a safe, effective and economical vaccine candidate for use against ZIKV.
