The strength development law of γ-type dicalcium silicate (γ-C_(2)S) under different carbonation processes was investigated,and the carbonation mechanism of γ-C_(2)S under the action of NH_(4)HCO_(3) was clarified ...The strength development law of γ-type dicalcium silicate (γ-C_(2)S) under different carbonation processes was investigated,and the carbonation mechanism of γ-C_(2)S under the action of NH_(4)HCO_(3) was clarified by using a wide range of test methods,including XRD and SEM.A method of saturated NH_(4)HCO_(3) solution as a curing agent was identified to improve the carbonation efficiency and enhance the carbonation degree of γ-C_(2)S,and then a high-strength carbonated specimen was obtained.Microhardness analysis and SEM morphology analysis were conducted on the carbonised specimens obtained under atmospheric pressure carbonisation conditions using the curing agent.It was found that γ-C_(2)S could perform carbonisation well under atmospheric pressure,which promoted the carbonisation efficiency and decreased the carbonisation cost simultaneously.Therefore,a new carbonisation process solution was proposed for the rapid carbonisation of γ-C_(2)S.展开更多
Dicalcium silicate(Ca_(2)SiO_(4),C_(2)S)has osteogenic potential but induces macrophagic inflammation.Mitochondrial function plays a vital role in macrophage polarization and macrophagic inflammation.The mitochondrial...Dicalcium silicate(Ca_(2)SiO_(4),C_(2)S)has osteogenic potential but induces macrophagic inflammation.Mitochondrial function plays a vital role in macrophage polarization and macrophagic inflammation.The mitochondrial function of C_(2)S-treated macrophages is still unclear.This study hypothesized:(i)the C_(2)S modulates mitochondrial function and autophagy in macrophages to regulate macro-phagic inflammation,and(ii)C_(2)S-induced macrophagic inflammation regulates osteogenesis.We used RAW264.7 cells as a model of macrophage.The C_(2)S(75–150μg/ml)extract was used to analyze the macrophagic mitochondrial function and macrophagemediated effect on osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs).The results showed that C_(2)S extract(150μg/ml)induced TNF-α,IL-1βand IL-6 production in macrophages.C_(2)S extract(150μg/ml)enhanced reactive oxygen species level and intracellular calcium level but reduced mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP production.TEM images showed reduced mitochondrial abundance and altered the mitochondrial morphology in C_(2)S(150μg/ml)-treated macrophages.Protein level expression of PINK1,Parkin,Beclin1 and LC3 was upregulated but TOMM20 was downregulated.mRNA sequencing and KEGG analysis showed that C_(2)S-induced differentially expressed mRNAs in macrophages were mainly distributed in the essential signaling pathways involved in mitochondrial function and autophagy.The conditioned medium from C_(2)S-treated macrophage robustly promoted osteogenic differentiation in BMSCs.In conclusion,our results indicate mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy as the possible mechanism of C_(2)S-induced macrophagic inflammation.The promotion of osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs by the C_(2)S-induced macrophagic inflammation suggests the potential application of C_(2)S in developing immunomodulatory bone grafts.展开更多
Lateral root perforations are unfortunate procedures during endodontic treatment and often lead to tooth extraction. Conditioning factors such as time, size, location, inappropriate disinfection and sealing, are indis...Lateral root perforations are unfortunate procedures during endodontic treatment and often lead to tooth extraction. Conditioning factors such as time, size, location, inappropriate disinfection and sealing, are indispensable to achieve acceptable long-term outcomes. Calcium silicate cements are bioactive materials used for perforation repair. They can be set in moist environments such as blood, saliva and dentinal fluid making them a reliable material for clinical applications. This case report describes the treatment and repair after a 16-month follow-up of a lateral root perforation of the maxillary lateral incisor.展开更多
Low calcium β-C2S and γ-C2S minerals with low hydration activity was activated by accelerated carbonation curing to be used as new binding materials.Synthetic β-C2S and γ-C2S were synthetized and compacted to prep...Low calcium β-C2S and γ-C2S minerals with low hydration activity was activated by accelerated carbonation curing to be used as new binding materials.Synthetic β-C2S and γ-C2S were synthetized and compacted to prepare cube samples and then subjected to CO2 chamber for accelerated carbonation curing.The CO2 uptake,mechanical strength,and microstructure changes of β-C2S and γ-C2S were analyzed by TG,XRD,MAS-NMR,and MIP.The experimental results indicate the CO2 uptake of γ-C2S is much higher than that of β-C2S,but the compressive strength of γ-C2S samples is lower than that of β-C2S.Calcium carbonate and other carbonation products stack in the pore structure and the porosity is reduced from about 42% to 30.1% and 22.0% for β-C2S and γ-C2S samples after 2 h carbonation curing,respectively.The difference in compressive strength development is caused by the different properties of carbonation products.Except for calcium carbonate,there also exists obvious difference in properties of amorphous phases:γ-C2S formed silica gel in the whole carbonation progress;however,β-C2S can react to produce silica gel and C-S-H gel with high Van der Waals forces,and C-S-H gel will continue to react with CO2 to form calcium carbonate and silica gel in later carbonation reaction;In addition the microhardness of carbonated β-C2S was more higher than that of γ-C2S.展开更多
Using the laser granularity survey technology, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and infrared spectrum analysis methods, we studied the microscopic structure and chemical bonds changes of ...Using the laser granularity survey technology, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and infrared spectrum analysis methods, we studied the microscopic structure and chemical bonds changes of β-C2S monomineral under the high energy ball grinding function. The result indicates that, continuously under the mechanical power, β-C2S crystal size would decrease, the micro strain and the effective Beff parameter would increase, and the amorphous phases would be presented. Furthermore, the mechanical power would cause Si-O bond broken and reorganized, the specific surface area would increase, the energy of micro-powder agglomeration vibration would be enhanced and the crystal would be disordered. Finally, β-C2S was caused to have the mechanochemical change and the activity enhancement.展开更多
The phosphorus-concentrating phase in the converter slags was designed and simulated by synthetic converter slag.The distribution of phosphorus in factory converter slags was also analyzed by scanning electron microsc...The phosphorus-concentrating phase in the converter slags was designed and simulated by synthetic converter slag.The distribution of phosphorus in factory converter slags was also analyzed by scanning electron microscope（SEM） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）.Then factory converter slags were modified by addition of SiO2 and heated to 1540℃and then cooled to room temperature.The results showed that the phosphorus in the factory converter slags was mostly distributed in two phases:dicalcium silicate （C2S） and tricalcium silicate（C3S） by formation of solid solution,and with a little in matrix.Whereas,in the synthetic slags with the basicity close to 3,phosphorus was almost concentrated in phase of C2S（Pconcentrating phase） in which the contents of P2O5 reach to 7.74%.This lays a good foundation for grinding and separation of P- concentrating phase.展开更多
基金Funded by Hubei Technology Innovation Key Program (No.2018AAA004)。
文摘The strength development law of γ-type dicalcium silicate (γ-C_(2)S) under different carbonation processes was investigated,and the carbonation mechanism of γ-C_(2)S under the action of NH_(4)HCO_(3) was clarified by using a wide range of test methods,including XRD and SEM.A method of saturated NH_(4)HCO_(3) solution as a curing agent was identified to improve the carbonation efficiency and enhance the carbonation degree of γ-C_(2)S,and then a high-strength carbonated specimen was obtained.Microhardness analysis and SEM morphology analysis were conducted on the carbonised specimens obtained under atmospheric pressure carbonisation conditions using the curing agent.It was found that γ-C_(2)S could perform carbonisation well under atmospheric pressure,which promoted the carbonisation efficiency and decreased the carbonisation cost simultaneously.Therefore,a new carbonisation process solution was proposed for the rapid carbonisation of γ-C_(2)S.
基金supported by High-level University Construction Funding of Guangzhou Medical University(02-412-B205002-1003017,06-410-2106035).
文摘Dicalcium silicate(Ca_(2)SiO_(4),C_(2)S)has osteogenic potential but induces macrophagic inflammation.Mitochondrial function plays a vital role in macrophage polarization and macrophagic inflammation.The mitochondrial function of C_(2)S-treated macrophages is still unclear.This study hypothesized:(i)the C_(2)S modulates mitochondrial function and autophagy in macrophages to regulate macro-phagic inflammation,and(ii)C_(2)S-induced macrophagic inflammation regulates osteogenesis.We used RAW264.7 cells as a model of macrophage.The C_(2)S(75–150μg/ml)extract was used to analyze the macrophagic mitochondrial function and macrophagemediated effect on osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs).The results showed that C_(2)S extract(150μg/ml)induced TNF-α,IL-1βand IL-6 production in macrophages.C_(2)S extract(150μg/ml)enhanced reactive oxygen species level and intracellular calcium level but reduced mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP production.TEM images showed reduced mitochondrial abundance and altered the mitochondrial morphology in C_(2)S(150μg/ml)-treated macrophages.Protein level expression of PINK1,Parkin,Beclin1 and LC3 was upregulated but TOMM20 was downregulated.mRNA sequencing and KEGG analysis showed that C_(2)S-induced differentially expressed mRNAs in macrophages were mainly distributed in the essential signaling pathways involved in mitochondrial function and autophagy.The conditioned medium from C_(2)S-treated macrophage robustly promoted osteogenic differentiation in BMSCs.In conclusion,our results indicate mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy as the possible mechanism of C_(2)S-induced macrophagic inflammation.The promotion of osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs by the C_(2)S-induced macrophagic inflammation suggests the potential application of C_(2)S in developing immunomodulatory bone grafts.
文摘Lateral root perforations are unfortunate procedures during endodontic treatment and often lead to tooth extraction. Conditioning factors such as time, size, location, inappropriate disinfection and sealing, are indispensable to achieve acceptable long-term outcomes. Calcium silicate cements are bioactive materials used for perforation repair. They can be set in moist environments such as blood, saliva and dentinal fluid making them a reliable material for clinical applications. This case report describes the treatment and repair after a 16-month follow-up of a lateral root perforation of the maxillary lateral incisor.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51808354,51808351 and 51808532)the National Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning,China(No.20180550127)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2018M641712)the State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures(Wuhan University of Technology)。
文摘Low calcium β-C2S and γ-C2S minerals with low hydration activity was activated by accelerated carbonation curing to be used as new binding materials.Synthetic β-C2S and γ-C2S were synthetized and compacted to prepare cube samples and then subjected to CO2 chamber for accelerated carbonation curing.The CO2 uptake,mechanical strength,and microstructure changes of β-C2S and γ-C2S were analyzed by TG,XRD,MAS-NMR,and MIP.The experimental results indicate the CO2 uptake of γ-C2S is much higher than that of β-C2S,but the compressive strength of γ-C2S samples is lower than that of β-C2S.Calcium carbonate and other carbonation products stack in the pore structure and the porosity is reduced from about 42% to 30.1% and 22.0% for β-C2S and γ-C2S samples after 2 h carbonation curing,respectively.The difference in compressive strength development is caused by the different properties of carbonation products.Except for calcium carbonate,there also exists obvious difference in properties of amorphous phases:γ-C2S formed silica gel in the whole carbonation progress;however,β-C2S can react to produce silica gel and C-S-H gel with high Van der Waals forces,and C-S-H gel will continue to react with CO2 to form calcium carbonate and silica gel in later carbonation reaction;In addition the microhardness of carbonated β-C2S was more higher than that of γ-C2S.
文摘Using the laser granularity survey technology, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and infrared spectrum analysis methods, we studied the microscopic structure and chemical bonds changes of β-C2S monomineral under the high energy ball grinding function. The result indicates that, continuously under the mechanical power, β-C2S crystal size would decrease, the micro strain and the effective Beff parameter would increase, and the amorphous phases would be presented. Furthermore, the mechanical power would cause Si-O bond broken and reorganized, the specific surface area would increase, the energy of micro-powder agglomeration vibration would be enhanced and the crystal would be disordered. Finally, β-C2S was caused to have the mechanochemical change and the activity enhancement.
文摘The phosphorus-concentrating phase in the converter slags was designed and simulated by synthetic converter slag.The distribution of phosphorus in factory converter slags was also analyzed by scanning electron microscope（SEM） and X-ray diffraction（XRD）.Then factory converter slags were modified by addition of SiO2 and heated to 1540℃and then cooled to room temperature.The results showed that the phosphorus in the factory converter slags was mostly distributed in two phases:dicalcium silicate （C2S） and tricalcium silicate（C3S） by formation of solid solution,and with a little in matrix.Whereas,in the synthetic slags with the basicity close to 3,phosphorus was almost concentrated in phase of C2S（Pconcentrating phase） in which the contents of P2O5 reach to 7.74%.This lays a good foundation for grinding and separation of P- concentrating phase.
