Three novel acidic polysaccharide fractions(OFPP-1,OFPP-2,OFPP-3)with different m olecular weights(803.7,555.1 and 414.5 k Da)were isolated from the peeled Opuntia dillenii Haw.fruits by alkali-extraction,graded alcoh...Three novel acidic polysaccharide fractions(OFPP-1,OFPP-2,OFPP-3)with different m olecular weights(803.7,555.1 and 414.5 k Da)were isolated from the peeled Opuntia dillenii Haw.fruits by alkali-extraction,graded alcohol precipitation and column chromatography.Structural analysis indicated that OFPPs were pectic polysaccharides consisting of rhamnose,arabinose and galactose residues.The backbone of OFPP-1 consisted of a repeating unit→6-α-D-Galp A-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→with T-α-D-Galp A-(1→6)-α-D-Galp A-(1→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→,T-β-D-Xylp-(1→6)-α-D-Galp A-(1→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→or T-α-D-Galp A-(1→3)-α-L-Araf-(1→as the side chains.The backbone of OFPP-2 consisted of a disaccharide repeating unit→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→4)-β-D-Galp A-(1→with T-β-L-Araf-(1→as the branches substituted at the O-4 position of→2,4)-α-LRhap-(1→.Whereas the backbone of OFPP-3 was→2,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→3)-β-L-Araf-(1→or→2,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→4)-β-D-Galp A-(1→,which was branched at the O-4 position of→2,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→.Moreover,these three polysaccharide fractions could protect Huh-7 cells against H2O2-induced oxidative stress to different extents by decreasing the MDA content and increasing the SOD,CAT,GSH-Px activities and the GSH level in the Huh-7 cells.These results suggest that OFPPs have the potential to be used as natural antioxidants.展开更多
Herein, we report some characteristics of the clayey materials (CMs) collected from Kaliwa (C1), Kabé (C2) and Malo (C3) district in N’Djamena (Chad). Three samples were characterized applying XRF, XRD, FTIR, SE...Herein, we report some characteristics of the clayey materials (CMs) collected from Kaliwa (C1), Kabé (C2) and Malo (C3) district in N’Djamena (Chad). Three samples were characterized applying XRF, XRD, FTIR, SEM. In addition, TGA/DSC were performed to control decomposition/mass loss and show phase transitions respectively of CMs. Geochemical analysis by XRF reveals the following minerals composition: SiO<sub>2</sub> (~57% - 66%), Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3 </sub>(~13% - 15%), Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (~6% - 10%), TiO<sub>2</sub> (~1% - 2%) were the predominant oxides with a reduced proportion in C1, and (~7%) of fluxing agents (K<sub>2</sub>O, CaO, Na<sub>2</sub>O). Negligible and trace of MgO (~1%) and P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> was noted. The mineralogical composition by XRD shows that, C1, C2 and C3 display close mineralogy with: Quartz (~50%), feldspar (~20%) as non-clay minerals, whereas clays minerals were mostly kaolinite (~15%), illite (~5%) and smectite (~10%). FTIR analysis exhibits almost seemingly similar absorption bands characteristic of hydroxyls elongation, OH valence vibration of Kaolinite and stretching vibration of some Metal-Oxygen bond. SEM micrographs of the samples exhibit microstructureformed by inter-aggregates particles with porous cavities. TGA/DSCconfirm the existence of quartz (570˚C to 870˚C), carbonates (600˚C - 760˚C), kaolinite (569˚C - 988˚C), illite (566˚C - 966˚C), MgO (410˚C - 720˚C) and smectite (650˚C - 900˚C). The overall characterization indicates that, these clayey soils exhibit good properties for ceramic application.展开更多
A water-soluble polysaccharide from abalone muscle(AMPP)was isolated.The contents of carbohydrate,protein,uronic acid,and sulfate in AMPP were 83.5%,0.5%,2.7%,and 2.6%,respectively.High-performance liquid chromatograp...A water-soluble polysaccharide from abalone muscle(AMPP)was isolated.The contents of carbohydrate,protein,uronic acid,and sulfate in AMPP were 83.5%,0.5%,2.7%,and 2.6%,respectively.High-performance liquid chromatography analysis indicated that AMPP was homogeneous and had an average molecular weight of approximately 3.2 kDa.The main monosaccharides of AMPP were glucose(Glc)and mannose with a molar ratio of 99.7:0.3.The structural characteristics of AMPP were elucidated through methylation analysis,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.The linkages of AMPP consisted of terminal,1,4-linked,1,6-linked,and 1,4,6-linked Glcp with a molar ratio of 3.1:7.2:1.0:2.5.In one repeat unit of the proposed AMPP structure,the backbone chain was composed of eight 1→4 glycosidic bonds and one 1→6 glycosidic bond,with three branch chains linked by 1→6 glycosidic bond.In addition,AMPP was found to possess potent immunostimulatory activity via rising phagocytosis of RAW264.7 cells and promoting secretion of TNF-α.展开更多
In this study,chondroitin sulfate was extracted from Oreochromis niloticus bones(OCS)and isolated to three fractions(OCS-1,OCS-2,and OCS-3).The physicochemical properties and structure characterization including monos...In this study,chondroitin sulfate was extracted from Oreochromis niloticus bones(OCS)and isolated to three fractions(OCS-1,OCS-2,and OCS-3).The physicochemical properties and structure characterization including monosaccharide,disaccharide compositions,molecular weight(Mw)of OCS were determined by HPAEC,HPLC-SAX,HPGPC,FT-IR spectra,and 1D/2D NMR.Moreover,their thermal properties,crystalline structure,and microstructure were also analyzed.Results showed that their Mw were between 10 kDa and 50 kDa.CS-6 was the predominant disaccharide unit in four OCS,and the CS-4/CS-6 ratios were close to CS from shark cartilage.Besides,the results of antioxidant activity showed that different fractions of OCS had a distinct DPPH radical,hydroxyl radical,and ABTS+radical scavenging activity.OCS-1 has the highest scavenging activities in DPPH and hydroxyl radical compared with other fractions,which showed a higher medicinal value.Those findings may lay some theoretical basis for the potential application development of OCS.展开更多
This study explored the potential of polysaccharides from Actium lappa(ALPs)as natural wall materials for producing ALP-based nanoparticles to deliver poorly water-soluble oleanolic acid(OA)and ursolic acid(UA).Encaps...This study explored the potential of polysaccharides from Actium lappa(ALPs)as natural wall materials for producing ALP-based nanoparticles to deliver poorly water-soluble oleanolic acid(OA)and ursolic acid(UA).Encapsulating OA+UA with ALPs(ALP:OA+UA,50:1;OA:UA,1:1)changed the crystalline nature to a more amorphous state through hydrogen bonding and involving O-H/C-O/O-C-O groups.ALP-OA/UA nanoparticles had a particle size and zeta potential(in water)of 199.1 nm/-7.15 mV,with a narrow unimodal size distribution,and excellent pH,salt solution,temperature and storage stability.Compared with ALPs,ALPOA/UA nanoparticles showed enhanced anti-inflammatory activity(especially at a dose of 100μg/mL)in a CuSO-induced zebrafish inflammation model via down-regulating the NF-κB signalling pathway and gene expression of associated transcription factors and cytokines(TNF-α,IL-1βand IL-8).Therefore,ALP-based nanoparticles are natural and anti-inflammatory carriers for hydrophobic bioactive molecules.展开更多
The present study aims to investigate the physico-chemical structural evolution characteristics of char structure of CO_(2) atmosphere torrefaction pretreated sludge with Yangchangwan bituminous coal(YC)during co-gasi...The present study aims to investigate the physico-chemical structural evolution characteristics of char structure of CO_(2) atmosphere torrefaction pretreated sludge with Yangchangwan bituminous coal(YC)during co-gasification.The co-gasification reactivity of torrefied sludge and YC was measured using a thermogravimetric analyzer.The co-gasification reactivity of torrefied sludge with YC was thoroughly explored in depth by in situ heating stage microscope coupled with traditional characterization means of char sample(Scanning electron microscope,nitrogen adsorption analyzer,laser Raman spectroscopy).The results show that the gasification reaction rate of sludge treated under CO_(2) atmosphere and coal blended char was better than other char samples at 1100–1200℃.The torrefied sludge under CO_(2) atmosphere promoted its thermal decomposition to the maximum extent,so that it eventually was transformed into a large number of small broken particles.The specific surface area and ID1/IG ratio of blended char of torrefied sludge under CO_(2) atmosphere and YC were 1.70 and 1.07 times higher than that of YC,respectively.The in situ technique revealed that YC char with the addition of torrefied sludge undergo gasification by shrinking core modes and the presence of obvious ash melting flow phenomenon.It was more obvious than that of YC.展开更多
A sulfated galactoftucan designated as UpG was obtained from the brown algae Undaria pinnatifida by calcium chloride extraction.Chemical analyses showed that UpG is composed of galactose and fucose at a high sulfation...A sulfated galactoftucan designated as UpG was obtained from the brown algae Undaria pinnatifida by calcium chloride extraction.Chemical analyses showed that UpG is composed of galactose and fucose at a high sulfation level.Low-molecular weight UpGP-0.5 was prepared from UpG through acid hydrolysis for structure characterization.The backbones of UpG are determined to beα-(1,3)-Fuc,α-(1,4)-Gal,α-(1,3)-Gal,andα-(1,6)-Gal by GC-MS,FT-IR,NMR,and LC-MS analyses.Sulfate groups are modified at C2 and/or C4 of fucose and C3 and/or C4 of galactose.UpG could partially lower blood sugar and serum lipid levels in type 2 diabetic mice.Moreover,UpG treatment regulates the abundance of some specific gut microbiota,such as enriching the abundance of Muribaculum and Christensenellaceae,and reducing that of Bilophila,Tannerellaceae,Candidatus Saccharimonas and Anaerotruncus.The findings characterized the detailed structure of a sulfated galactofucan and investigated its potential for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.展开更多
In order to efficiently explore and use woody biomass,six lignin fractions were isolated from dewaxed Caragana sinica via successive extraction with organic solvents and alkaline solutions.The lignin structures were c...In order to efficiently explore and use woody biomass,six lignin fractions were isolated from dewaxed Caragana sinica via successive extraction with organic solvents and alkaline solutions.The lignin structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) and 1D and 2D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR).FT-IR spectra revealed that the "core" of the lignin structure did not significantly change during the treatment under the conditions given.The results of 1H and 13C NMR demonstrated that the lignin fraction L2,isolated with 70% ethanol containing 1% NaOH,was mainly composed of β-O-4 ether bonds together with G and S units and trace p-hydroxyphenyl unit.Based on the 2D HSQC NMR spectrum,the ethanol organosolv lignin fraction L1,extracted with 70% ethanol,presents a predominance of β-O-4′ aryl ether linkages(61% of total side chains),and a low abundance of condensed carbon-carbon linked structures(such as ββ′,β-1′,and β-5′) and a lower S/G ratio.Furthermore,a small percentage(ca.9%) of the linkage side chain was found to be acylated at the γ-carbon.展开更多
ZnO nanoparticles(ZnO-NP)present innovative optical,electrical,and magnetic properties that depend on spe-cific characteristics,e.g.,size,distribution,and morphology.Thus,these properties are essential to address vari...ZnO nanoparticles(ZnO-NP)present innovative optical,electrical,and magnetic properties that depend on spe-cific characteristics,e.g.,size,distribution,and morphology.Thus,these properties are essential to address various applications in areas such as electronics,medicine,energy,and others.In addition,the performance of this ZnO-NP depends of their preparation which can be done by chemical,physical,and biological methods.Meanwhile,nowadays,the main interest in developing ZnO-NP synthesis through biological methods bases on the decrease of use of toxic chemicals or energy applied to the procedures,making the process more cost-effective and environ-mentally friendly.However,the large-scale production of nanoparticles by green synthesis remains a big challenge due to the complexity of the biological extracts used in chemical reactions.That being the case,the preparation of ZnO-NP using Moringa oleifera extract as an alternative biological agent for capping and reduction in synthesis was evaluated in this work.Then,the results based on the analysis of the optical and structural characterization of the ZnO-NP obtained by employing UV-Vis,DLS,zeta potential,XRD,ATR-FTIR,and FE-SEM indicate mostly the presence of spherical nanosized material with a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 47.2 nm measured by DLS and a mean size diameter of 25 nm observed with FE-SEM technique.Furthermore,in FE-SEM images a homo-geneous dispersion and distribution is observed in the absence of agglutination,agglomeration,or generation of significant lumps of the ZnO-NP.The XRD analysis showed that heat annealing induced the crystallite size favor-ing their monocrystallinity.Those obtained data confirm the synthesis of ZnO-NP and the absence of impurities associated with organic compounds in the annealed samples.Finally,those results and low-cost production pre-sent to the synthesized ZnO-NP by this biological method as a useful material in several applications.展开更多
A linear glucan was produced by Lactobacillus sake L-7 isolated from homemade sausage. Cultivation of the strain in Man–Rogosa–Sharpe(MRS) medium containing 50 g/L sucrose yielded 5.3 g/L of purified exopolysacchari...A linear glucan was produced by Lactobacillus sake L-7 isolated from homemade sausage. Cultivation of the strain in Man–Rogosa–Sharpe(MRS) medium containing 50 g/L sucrose yielded 5.3 g/L of purified exopolysaccharide(EPS). The EPS was characterized by gas chromatography(GC), Fourier-transform infrared(FT-IR) spectroscopy, high-performance sizeexclusion chromatography(HPSEC), nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The monosaccharide composition of the EPS was glucose, and its molecular weight was 1 × 10~7 Da. The FT-IR and NMR spectra revealed that the L-7 EPS was a linear glucan with α-(1 → 6) glucosidic bonds. SEM images of the dried EPS revealed a hollow tubular structure. The water solubility index and water holding capacity of L-7 EPS were 96 and 272%, respectively. The results of hydrolysis indicated that L-7 EPS was not susceptible to hydrolysis by physiological barriers and can be used as a soluble dietary fiber with health benefits. All these characteristics suggest that L-7 EPS might have potential applications in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.展开更多
From the commercial extract of the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, a new minor ent-kaurane diterpene glycoside having five β-D-glucopyranosyl units has been isolated. The chemical structure of the new compound w...From the commercial extract of the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, a new minor ent-kaurane diterpene glycoside having five β-D-glucopyranosyl units has been isolated. The chemical structure of the new compound was characterized as 13-[(2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy] ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid-(2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl) ester (1) on the basis of extensive 1D (1H & 13C) and 2D NMR (TOCSY, HMQC, and HMBC), and High Resolution (HR) mass spectroscopic data as well as hydrolysis studies.展开更多
The three-dimensional holographic vector of atomic interaction field(3D-Ho VAIF) is used to characterize the molecular structures of 45 nitroaromatic compounds.Two quantitative structure-toxicity relationship(QSAR) mo...The three-dimensional holographic vector of atomic interaction field(3D-Ho VAIF) is used to characterize the molecular structures of 45 nitroaromatic compounds.Two quantitative structure-toxicity relationship(QSAR) models are built up by stepwise regression(SMR),multiple linear regression(MLR) and partial least-squares regression(PLS).The correlation coefficients(R) of the models are 0.960 and 0.961,respectively.Then the models are evaluated by performing the cross-validation with the leave-one-out(LOO) procedure and the correlation coefficients(RCV) are 0.949 and 0.941,respectively.The results show that the descriptors can successfully describe the structures of organic compounds.The stability and predictability of the model are satisfactory.展开更多
A novel dimer tungstovanadate, (H 3O) 4[VW 12 O 40 Na(H 2O) 4] 2, was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X ray diffraction, IR spectra, TGA DSC thermal analysis and polarograpy...A novel dimer tungstovanadate, (H 3O) 4[VW 12 O 40 Na(H 2O) 4] 2, was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X ray diffraction, IR spectra, TGA DSC thermal analysis and polarograpy. The yellowish crystal crystallized in the triclinic system, space group P1, a =1 464 5(3) nm, b =1 468 6(3) nm, c =1 411 1(3) nm, α=111 82(2)°, β=93 17(3)°, γ=117 47(3)°, V =2 210 6(8) nm 3, Z=1, D c=4 552 g·cm -3 , λ (Mo Kα )=0 071 073 nm, μ =31 402 mm -1 , F(000)=2 648, R =0 078 0. The title compound consists of two Keggin structure units linked together with two hydrated sodium cations to form a dimer with a porous structure with the pore dimension of 0 766 nm×0 778 5 nm. [WT5FZ]展开更多
A novel two dimensional heterometallic coordination polymer, Nd 2Zn 3(EDTA) 3(H 2O) 11 ·12H 2O (EDTA= ethylenediamine N,N,N’,N’ tetraacetate) was synthesized and characterized. In the compound, each Nd 3+ is co...A novel two dimensional heterometallic coordination polymer, Nd 2Zn 3(EDTA) 3(H 2O) 11 ·12H 2O (EDTA= ethylenediamine N,N,N’,N’ tetraacetate) was synthesized and characterized. In the compound, each Nd 3+ is connected to three Zn 2+ through three carboxylate bridges, while each Zn 2+ has two Nd 3+ neighbors. In this way, a macrocycle involving six neodyium and six zinc ions is produced. The cycles are connected each other to form a two dimensional sheet. These sheets are further linked into a three dimensional network by the water molecules between the layers through rich hydrogen bonding.展开更多
Three kinds of polysaccharides:GFW,GFH and GFA,were sequentially extracted from a red alga Gloiopeltis furcatawith 25℃and 85℃water,and 60℃ 4%NaOHwater solution.Based on the defatted alga,the yields of the polysacch...Three kinds of polysaccharides:GFW,GFH and GFA,were sequentially extracted from a red alga Gloiopeltis furcatawith 25℃and 85℃water,and 60℃ 4%NaOHwater solution.Based on the defatted alga,the yields of the polysaccharide were57.9%,2.5%and 2.6%,respectively.Their monosaccharide compositions,average molecular weights and structural characters weredetermined by gas chromatography(GC),high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC),fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)or13C-NMR spectroscopy.The results showed that GFW,GFH and GFA were all composed of D-galactose(Gal)and3,6-anhydro-L-galactose(AnG),and particularly GFA also contained xylose(Xyl).The average molecular weights of GFW,GFHand GFA were 22.6 kD,26.5 kD and 49.8 kD,respectively,with the respective sulfate content 31.2%,25.1%and 22.7%.The data ofFTIR and13C-NMR confirmed the sulfate ester location at C6 of galactose.It is concluded that all the three polysaccharides extractedfrom Gloiopeltis furcata were sulfated galactans,two being sulfated-agarose,and one being xylose-containing sulfated galactan.展开更多
The sodium potassium citrato oxotungstate(VI) dimer, Na 4K 2〔W 2O 5\|(cit) 2〕·11H 2O (H 4cit = citric acid) was obtained by the reaction of sodium tungstate(VI) and excess potassium citrate monobasic (KH 3cit) ...The sodium potassium citrato oxotungstate(VI) dimer, Na 4K 2〔W 2O 5\|(cit) 2〕·11H 2O (H 4cit = citric acid) was obtained by the reaction of sodium tungstate(VI) and excess potassium citrate monobasic (KH 3cit) in neutral solution. The crystal data for the title compound: monoclinic, C 12 H 30 K 2Na 4W 2O 30 , M r =1192.21, space group P2 1/n, a=17.427(4), b=10.022(2), c=18.637(3) , β=92.62(1)°, V=3252(2) 3, Z=4, D c =2.435 g/cm 3, μ( Mo Kα )=76.38 cm -1 , F( 000)=2288. The structure was refined to R =0.0434 for 6327 independent observed reflections with I>3σ(I) . The complex anion contains a quasi centrosymmetric (O 2W)O b(WO 2) core with a bent bridging oxo group 〔W-O b-W 175.0(4)°〕. Each citrate as tridentate ligand coordinates to a tungsten atom through the alkoxy, α carboxyl, and one β carboxyl group, while the other β carboxyl group remains uncoordinated. Principal dimensions are: W-O b 1.883(6) , (W=O t)av 1.715(6) , W-O (alkoxy) 1.959(6) , W-O ( α carboxy) 2.176(6) and W-O ( β carboxy) 2.231(6) . The tungsten atom is located in a distorted octahedron environment.展开更多
This study investigated the effects of silicon and silicon carbide particles contents on the thermal, hardness and microstructural behaviour of Al-Si-SiCp composites. 16 samples of the composite produced by stir casti...This study investigated the effects of silicon and silicon carbide particles contents on the thermal, hardness and microstructural behaviour of Al-Si-SiCp composites. 16 samples of the composite produced by stir casting technique were of silicon contents of 1, 2, 3 and 4% by weigh, and silicon carbide contents of 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2% by weight for each composition of silicon. Each of the samples were subjected to homogenizing annealing heat treatment. Differential thermal analysis (DTA), hardness test and microstructural analysis were then performed on the samples from each composition. The results obtained showed that the hardness of the composite increased gradually as the silicon and silicon carbide particles content increased. The micrographs obtained revealed the presence of silicon carbide, silicon precipitates and aluminium carbide (Al4C3) within the metallic matrix. The amounts of these phases varied with the silicon and silicon carbide content. All the samples gave DTA curves with major endothermic peaks between 550 – 570℃ and two sets of exothermic peaks between 580 – 610℃ for the first set and between 565 – 570℃ for the second set. It was inferred from the study that although varied silicon and silicon carbide contents affected the thermal, hardness and microstructural behaviour of the Al-Si-SiCp composites, the variation of the SiCp content had a more pronounced effect on the hardness value of the Al-Si-SiCp composite.展开更多
2-(2,3-Dihydroxpropyliminomethyl)6-methoxyphenol(H3L), trimethylacetic acid(Hpiv), Gd(NO3)3·6 H2O and Co(NO3)2·6 H2O were reacted in Me OH to obtain a heterometallic tetranuclear cluster [Gd2Co2(L)2(μ3-OH)2...2-(2,3-Dihydroxpropyliminomethyl)6-methoxyphenol(H3L), trimethylacetic acid(Hpiv), Gd(NO3)3·6 H2O and Co(NO3)2·6 H2O were reacted in Me OH to obtain a heterometallic tetranuclear cluster [Gd2Co2(L)2(μ3-OH)2(piv)6]·2 Hpiv·2 CH3OH(1). X-ray crystallographic analysis reveals that compound 1 was found to be a butterfly heterometallic tetranuclear cluster. The crystal(C64H108Co2Gd2N2O28, Mr = 1785.88) belongs to the triclinic crystal system, space group P1 with a =11.9798(6), b = 12.0877(5), c = 15.0367(7) A, α = 67.320(4)°, β = 81.583(4)°, γ = 75.201(4)°, V =1939.62(18) A3, Z = 1, T = 293.15 K, R = 0.048 and w R = 0.144 for 16299 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In magnetization study, heterometallic 1 exhibits magnetocaloric effect(MCE) of 14.75 J·kg-1·K-1 at 2 K for ΔH = 5 T, while it does not show non-linear response of the ac-susceptibilities.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31972977)。
文摘Three novel acidic polysaccharide fractions(OFPP-1,OFPP-2,OFPP-3)with different m olecular weights(803.7,555.1 and 414.5 k Da)were isolated from the peeled Opuntia dillenii Haw.fruits by alkali-extraction,graded alcohol precipitation and column chromatography.Structural analysis indicated that OFPPs were pectic polysaccharides consisting of rhamnose,arabinose and galactose residues.The backbone of OFPP-1 consisted of a repeating unit→6-α-D-Galp A-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→with T-α-D-Galp A-(1→6)-α-D-Galp A-(1→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→,T-β-D-Xylp-(1→6)-α-D-Galp A-(1→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→or T-α-D-Galp A-(1→3)-α-L-Araf-(1→as the side chains.The backbone of OFPP-2 consisted of a disaccharide repeating unit→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→4)-β-D-Galp A-(1→with T-β-L-Araf-(1→as the branches substituted at the O-4 position of→2,4)-α-LRhap-(1→.Whereas the backbone of OFPP-3 was→2,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→3)-β-L-Araf-(1→or→2,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→4)-β-D-Galp A-(1→,which was branched at the O-4 position of→2,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→.Moreover,these three polysaccharide fractions could protect Huh-7 cells against H2O2-induced oxidative stress to different extents by decreasing the MDA content and increasing the SOD,CAT,GSH-Px activities and the GSH level in the Huh-7 cells.These results suggest that OFPPs have the potential to be used as natural antioxidants.
文摘Herein, we report some characteristics of the clayey materials (CMs) collected from Kaliwa (C1), Kabé (C2) and Malo (C3) district in N’Djamena (Chad). Three samples were characterized applying XRF, XRD, FTIR, SEM. In addition, TGA/DSC were performed to control decomposition/mass loss and show phase transitions respectively of CMs. Geochemical analysis by XRF reveals the following minerals composition: SiO<sub>2</sub> (~57% - 66%), Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3 </sub>(~13% - 15%), Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (~6% - 10%), TiO<sub>2</sub> (~1% - 2%) were the predominant oxides with a reduced proportion in C1, and (~7%) of fluxing agents (K<sub>2</sub>O, CaO, Na<sub>2</sub>O). Negligible and trace of MgO (~1%) and P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> was noted. The mineralogical composition by XRD shows that, C1, C2 and C3 display close mineralogy with: Quartz (~50%), feldspar (~20%) as non-clay minerals, whereas clays minerals were mostly kaolinite (~15%), illite (~5%) and smectite (~10%). FTIR analysis exhibits almost seemingly similar absorption bands characteristic of hydroxyls elongation, OH valence vibration of Kaolinite and stretching vibration of some Metal-Oxygen bond. SEM micrographs of the samples exhibit microstructureformed by inter-aggregates particles with porous cavities. TGA/DSCconfirm the existence of quartz (570˚C to 870˚C), carbonates (600˚C - 760˚C), kaolinite (569˚C - 988˚C), illite (566˚C - 966˚C), MgO (410˚C - 720˚C) and smectite (650˚C - 900˚C). The overall characterization indicates that, these clayey soils exhibit good properties for ceramic application.
基金financial support received from the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFD2100200/2021Y FD2100202)National Natural Science Fund(31571835),Fujian Key Project of Natural Science Foundation(2019J02013)the Opening Project of Fujian Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Marine Functional Food(Z820239)。
文摘A water-soluble polysaccharide from abalone muscle(AMPP)was isolated.The contents of carbohydrate,protein,uronic acid,and sulfate in AMPP were 83.5%,0.5%,2.7%,and 2.6%,respectively.High-performance liquid chromatography analysis indicated that AMPP was homogeneous and had an average molecular weight of approximately 3.2 kDa.The main monosaccharides of AMPP were glucose(Glc)and mannose with a molar ratio of 99.7:0.3.The structural characteristics of AMPP were elucidated through methylation analysis,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.The linkages of AMPP consisted of terminal,1,4-linked,1,6-linked,and 1,4,6-linked Glcp with a molar ratio of 3.1:7.2:1.0:2.5.In one repeat unit of the proposed AMPP structure,the backbone chain was composed of eight 1→4 glycosidic bonds and one 1→6 glycosidic bond,with three branch chains linked by 1→6 glycosidic bond.In addition,AMPP was found to possess potent immunostimulatory activity via rising phagocytosis of RAW264.7 cells and promoting secretion of TNF-α.
基金The financially supported by the Program of The National Youth Talent Support Program of China.
文摘In this study,chondroitin sulfate was extracted from Oreochromis niloticus bones(OCS)and isolated to three fractions(OCS-1,OCS-2,and OCS-3).The physicochemical properties and structure characterization including monosaccharide,disaccharide compositions,molecular weight(Mw)of OCS were determined by HPAEC,HPLC-SAX,HPGPC,FT-IR spectra,and 1D/2D NMR.Moreover,their thermal properties,crystalline structure,and microstructure were also analyzed.Results showed that their Mw were between 10 kDa and 50 kDa.CS-6 was the predominant disaccharide unit in four OCS,and the CS-4/CS-6 ratios were close to CS from shark cartilage.Besides,the results of antioxidant activity showed that different fractions of OCS had a distinct DPPH radical,hydroxyl radical,and ABTS+radical scavenging activity.OCS-1 has the highest scavenging activities in DPPH and hydroxyl radical compared with other fractions,which showed a higher medicinal value.Those findings may lay some theoretical basis for the potential application development of OCS.
基金supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(ZR2019BC100)Science,Education and Industry Integration Innovation Pilot Project of Qilu University of Technology(Shandong Academy of Sciences)(2020KJC-ZD10)Incubation Program of Youth Innovation in Shandong Province。
文摘This study explored the potential of polysaccharides from Actium lappa(ALPs)as natural wall materials for producing ALP-based nanoparticles to deliver poorly water-soluble oleanolic acid(OA)and ursolic acid(UA).Encapsulating OA+UA with ALPs(ALP:OA+UA,50:1;OA:UA,1:1)changed the crystalline nature to a more amorphous state through hydrogen bonding and involving O-H/C-O/O-C-O groups.ALP-OA/UA nanoparticles had a particle size and zeta potential(in water)of 199.1 nm/-7.15 mV,with a narrow unimodal size distribution,and excellent pH,salt solution,temperature and storage stability.Compared with ALPs,ALPOA/UA nanoparticles showed enhanced anti-inflammatory activity(especially at a dose of 100μg/mL)in a CuSO-induced zebrafish inflammation model via down-regulating the NF-κB signalling pathway and gene expression of associated transcription factors and cytokines(TNF-α,IL-1βand IL-8).Therefore,ALP-based nanoparticles are natural and anti-inflammatory carriers for hydrophobic bioactive molecules.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Fund Project of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(2022J0756)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32260321,21968024).
文摘The present study aims to investigate the physico-chemical structural evolution characteristics of char structure of CO_(2) atmosphere torrefaction pretreated sludge with Yangchangwan bituminous coal(YC)during co-gasification.The co-gasification reactivity of torrefied sludge and YC was measured using a thermogravimetric analyzer.The co-gasification reactivity of torrefied sludge with YC was thoroughly explored in depth by in situ heating stage microscope coupled with traditional characterization means of char sample(Scanning electron microscope,nitrogen adsorption analyzer,laser Raman spectroscopy).The results show that the gasification reaction rate of sludge treated under CO_(2) atmosphere and coal blended char was better than other char samples at 1100–1200℃.The torrefied sludge under CO_(2) atmosphere promoted its thermal decomposition to the maximum extent,so that it eventually was transformed into a large number of small broken particles.The specific surface area and ID1/IG ratio of blended char of torrefied sludge under CO_(2) atmosphere and YC were 1.70 and 1.07 times higher than that of YC,respectively.The in situ technique revealed that YC char with the addition of torrefied sludge undergo gasification by shrinking core modes and the presence of obvious ash melting flow phenomenon.It was more obvious than that of YC.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Nos.2018YFC0311003,2017YFE0103100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81903534,81773628,81741165)the HighLevel Talent Special Support Plan of Zhejiang Province(No.2019R52009)。
文摘A sulfated galactoftucan designated as UpG was obtained from the brown algae Undaria pinnatifida by calcium chloride extraction.Chemical analyses showed that UpG is composed of galactose and fucose at a high sulfation level.Low-molecular weight UpGP-0.5 was prepared from UpG through acid hydrolysis for structure characterization.The backbones of UpG are determined to beα-(1,3)-Fuc,α-(1,4)-Gal,α-(1,3)-Gal,andα-(1,6)-Gal by GC-MS,FT-IR,NMR,and LC-MS analyses.Sulfate groups are modified at C2 and/or C4 of fucose and C3 and/or C4 of galactose.UpG could partially lower blood sugar and serum lipid levels in type 2 diabetic mice.Moreover,UpG treatment regulates the abundance of some specific gut microbiota,such as enriching the abundance of Muribaculum and Christensenellaceae,and reducing that of Bilophila,Tannerellaceae,Candidatus Saccharimonas and Anaerotruncus.The findings characterized the detailed structure of a sulfated galactofucan and investigated its potential for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
基金Major State Basic Research Projects of China(973-2010CB732204)Specific Programs in Graduate Science and Technology Innovation of Beijing Forestry University(BLYJ201110)
文摘In order to efficiently explore and use woody biomass,six lignin fractions were isolated from dewaxed Caragana sinica via successive extraction with organic solvents and alkaline solutions.The lignin structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) and 1D and 2D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR).FT-IR spectra revealed that the "core" of the lignin structure did not significantly change during the treatment under the conditions given.The results of 1H and 13C NMR demonstrated that the lignin fraction L2,isolated with 70% ethanol containing 1% NaOH,was mainly composed of β-O-4 ether bonds together with G and S units and trace p-hydroxyphenyl unit.Based on the 2D HSQC NMR spectrum,the ethanol organosolv lignin fraction L1,extracted with 70% ethanol,presents a predominance of β-O-4′ aryl ether linkages(61% of total side chains),and a low abundance of condensed carbon-carbon linked structures(such as ββ′,β-1′,and β-5′) and a lower S/G ratio.Furthermore,a small percentage(ca.9%) of the linkage side chain was found to be acylated at the γ-carbon.
基金Authors are grateful to Concytec-Peru and The World Bank for the financial support of this project under the call“Mejoramiento y Ampliacion de los Servicios del Sistema Nacional de Ciencia Tecnologia e Innovación Tecnologica”8682-PE,through Fondecyt Grant 017-2019 FONDECYT BM INC.INV.
文摘ZnO nanoparticles(ZnO-NP)present innovative optical,electrical,and magnetic properties that depend on spe-cific characteristics,e.g.,size,distribution,and morphology.Thus,these properties are essential to address various applications in areas such as electronics,medicine,energy,and others.In addition,the performance of this ZnO-NP depends of their preparation which can be done by chemical,physical,and biological methods.Meanwhile,nowadays,the main interest in developing ZnO-NP synthesis through biological methods bases on the decrease of use of toxic chemicals or energy applied to the procedures,making the process more cost-effective and environ-mentally friendly.However,the large-scale production of nanoparticles by green synthesis remains a big challenge due to the complexity of the biological extracts used in chemical reactions.That being the case,the preparation of ZnO-NP using Moringa oleifera extract as an alternative biological agent for capping and reduction in synthesis was evaluated in this work.Then,the results based on the analysis of the optical and structural characterization of the ZnO-NP obtained by employing UV-Vis,DLS,zeta potential,XRD,ATR-FTIR,and FE-SEM indicate mostly the presence of spherical nanosized material with a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 47.2 nm measured by DLS and a mean size diameter of 25 nm observed with FE-SEM technique.Furthermore,in FE-SEM images a homo-geneous dispersion and distribution is observed in the absence of agglutination,agglomeration,or generation of significant lumps of the ZnO-NP.The XRD analysis showed that heat annealing induced the crystallite size favor-ing their monocrystallinity.Those obtained data confirm the synthesis of ZnO-NP and the absence of impurities associated with organic compounds in the annealed samples.Finally,those results and low-cost production pre-sent to the synthesized ZnO-NP by this biological method as a useful material in several applications.
基金supported by National Science and Technology Support Program of China (No. 2015BAD16B01)
文摘A linear glucan was produced by Lactobacillus sake L-7 isolated from homemade sausage. Cultivation of the strain in Man–Rogosa–Sharpe(MRS) medium containing 50 g/L sucrose yielded 5.3 g/L of purified exopolysaccharide(EPS). The EPS was characterized by gas chromatography(GC), Fourier-transform infrared(FT-IR) spectroscopy, high-performance sizeexclusion chromatography(HPSEC), nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The monosaccharide composition of the EPS was glucose, and its molecular weight was 1 × 10~7 Da. The FT-IR and NMR spectra revealed that the L-7 EPS was a linear glucan with α-(1 → 6) glucosidic bonds. SEM images of the dried EPS revealed a hollow tubular structure. The water solubility index and water holding capacity of L-7 EPS were 96 and 272%, respectively. The results of hydrolysis indicated that L-7 EPS was not susceptible to hydrolysis by physiological barriers and can be used as a soluble dietary fiber with health benefits. All these characteristics suggest that L-7 EPS might have potential applications in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
文摘From the commercial extract of the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, a new minor ent-kaurane diterpene glycoside having five β-D-glucopyranosyl units has been isolated. The chemical structure of the new compound was characterized as 13-[(2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy] ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid-(2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-6-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl) ester (1) on the basis of extensive 1D (1H & 13C) and 2D NMR (TOCSY, HMQC, and HMBC), and High Resolution (HR) mass spectroscopic data as well as hydrolysis studies.
基金supported by the Youth Foundation of Education Bureau,Sichuan Province(13ZB0003)
文摘The three-dimensional holographic vector of atomic interaction field(3D-Ho VAIF) is used to characterize the molecular structures of 45 nitroaromatic compounds.Two quantitative structure-toxicity relationship(QSAR) models are built up by stepwise regression(SMR),multiple linear regression(MLR) and partial least-squares regression(PLS).The correlation coefficients(R) of the models are 0.960 and 0.961,respectively.Then the models are evaluated by performing the cross-validation with the leave-one-out(LOO) procedure and the correlation coefficients(RCV) are 0.949 and 0.941,respectively.The results show that the descriptors can successfully describe the structures of organic compounds.The stability and predictability of the model are satisfactory.
基金Supported financially by the Key laboratory of Inorganic Hydrothermal Synthesis of Jilin University
文摘A novel dimer tungstovanadate, (H 3O) 4[VW 12 O 40 Na(H 2O) 4] 2, was hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X ray diffraction, IR spectra, TGA DSC thermal analysis and polarograpy. The yellowish crystal crystallized in the triclinic system, space group P1, a =1 464 5(3) nm, b =1 468 6(3) nm, c =1 411 1(3) nm, α=111 82(2)°, β=93 17(3)°, γ=117 47(3)°, V =2 210 6(8) nm 3, Z=1, D c=4 552 g·cm -3 , λ (Mo Kα )=0 071 073 nm, μ =31 402 mm -1 , F(000)=2 648, R =0 078 0. The title compound consists of two Keggin structure units linked together with two hydrated sodium cations to form a dimer with a porous structure with the pore dimension of 0 766 nm×0 778 5 nm. [WT5FZ]
文摘A novel two dimensional heterometallic coordination polymer, Nd 2Zn 3(EDTA) 3(H 2O) 11 ·12H 2O (EDTA= ethylenediamine N,N,N’,N’ tetraacetate) was synthesized and characterized. In the compound, each Nd 3+ is connected to three Zn 2+ through three carboxylate bridges, while each Zn 2+ has two Nd 3+ neighbors. In this way, a macrocycle involving six neodyium and six zinc ions is produced. The cycles are connected each other to form a two dimensional sheet. These sheets are further linked into a three dimensional network by the water molecules between the layers through rich hydrogen bonding.
基金supported in part by the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program of China(2007DFA30980)the National High Technology Research and Development Program(2007AA09Z445)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30870506)
文摘Three kinds of polysaccharides:GFW,GFH and GFA,were sequentially extracted from a red alga Gloiopeltis furcatawith 25℃and 85℃water,and 60℃ 4%NaOHwater solution.Based on the defatted alga,the yields of the polysaccharide were57.9%,2.5%and 2.6%,respectively.Their monosaccharide compositions,average molecular weights and structural characters weredetermined by gas chromatography(GC),high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC),fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)or13C-NMR spectroscopy.The results showed that GFW,GFH and GFA were all composed of D-galactose(Gal)and3,6-anhydro-L-galactose(AnG),and particularly GFA also contained xylose(Xyl).The average molecular weights of GFW,GFHand GFA were 22.6 kD,26.5 kD and 49.8 kD,respectively,with the respective sulfate content 31.2%,25.1%and 22.7%.The data ofFTIR and13C-NMR confirmed the sulfate ester location at C6 of galactose.It is concluded that all the three polysaccharides extractedfrom Gloiopeltis furcata were sulfated galactans,two being sulfated-agarose,and one being xylose-containing sulfated galactan.
文摘The sodium potassium citrato oxotungstate(VI) dimer, Na 4K 2〔W 2O 5\|(cit) 2〕·11H 2O (H 4cit = citric acid) was obtained by the reaction of sodium tungstate(VI) and excess potassium citrate monobasic (KH 3cit) in neutral solution. The crystal data for the title compound: monoclinic, C 12 H 30 K 2Na 4W 2O 30 , M r =1192.21, space group P2 1/n, a=17.427(4), b=10.022(2), c=18.637(3) , β=92.62(1)°, V=3252(2) 3, Z=4, D c =2.435 g/cm 3, μ( Mo Kα )=76.38 cm -1 , F( 000)=2288. The structure was refined to R =0.0434 for 6327 independent observed reflections with I>3σ(I) . The complex anion contains a quasi centrosymmetric (O 2W)O b(WO 2) core with a bent bridging oxo group 〔W-O b-W 175.0(4)°〕. Each citrate as tridentate ligand coordinates to a tungsten atom through the alkoxy, α carboxyl, and one β carboxyl group, while the other β carboxyl group remains uncoordinated. Principal dimensions are: W-O b 1.883(6) , (W=O t)av 1.715(6) , W-O (alkoxy) 1.959(6) , W-O ( α carboxy) 2.176(6) and W-O ( β carboxy) 2.231(6) . The tungsten atom is located in a distorted octahedron environment.
文摘This study investigated the effects of silicon and silicon carbide particles contents on the thermal, hardness and microstructural behaviour of Al-Si-SiCp composites. 16 samples of the composite produced by stir casting technique were of silicon contents of 1, 2, 3 and 4% by weigh, and silicon carbide contents of 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2% by weight for each composition of silicon. Each of the samples were subjected to homogenizing annealing heat treatment. Differential thermal analysis (DTA), hardness test and microstructural analysis were then performed on the samples from each composition. The results obtained showed that the hardness of the composite increased gradually as the silicon and silicon carbide particles content increased. The micrographs obtained revealed the presence of silicon carbide, silicon precipitates and aluminium carbide (Al4C3) within the metallic matrix. The amounts of these phases varied with the silicon and silicon carbide content. All the samples gave DTA curves with major endothermic peaks between 550 – 570℃ and two sets of exothermic peaks between 580 – 610℃ for the first set and between 565 – 570℃ for the second set. It was inferred from the study that although varied silicon and silicon carbide contents affected the thermal, hardness and microstructural behaviour of the Al-Si-SiCp composites, the variation of the SiCp content had a more pronounced effect on the hardness value of the Al-Si-SiCp composite.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21771043,51572050 and 21601038)Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(No.2015GXNSFDA139007 and 2016GXNSFAA380085)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magnetochemical Functional Materials(EMFM20162107)
文摘2-(2,3-Dihydroxpropyliminomethyl)6-methoxyphenol(H3L), trimethylacetic acid(Hpiv), Gd(NO3)3·6 H2O and Co(NO3)2·6 H2O were reacted in Me OH to obtain a heterometallic tetranuclear cluster [Gd2Co2(L)2(μ3-OH)2(piv)6]·2 Hpiv·2 CH3OH(1). X-ray crystallographic analysis reveals that compound 1 was found to be a butterfly heterometallic tetranuclear cluster. The crystal(C64H108Co2Gd2N2O28, Mr = 1785.88) belongs to the triclinic crystal system, space group P1 with a =11.9798(6), b = 12.0877(5), c = 15.0367(7) A, α = 67.320(4)°, β = 81.583(4)°, γ = 75.201(4)°, V =1939.62(18) A3, Z = 1, T = 293.15 K, R = 0.048 and w R = 0.144 for 16299 observed reflections with I > 2σ(I). In magnetization study, heterometallic 1 exhibits magnetocaloric effect(MCE) of 14.75 J·kg-1·K-1 at 2 K for ΔH = 5 T, while it does not show non-linear response of the ac-susceptibilities.
