AIM:To evaluate effects of endogenous dopamine induced by low concentration atropine eye drops on choroidal neovascularization(CNV)in high myopia mice.METHODS:The C57BL/6J mice were deprived of the right eye for 4wk,a...AIM:To evaluate effects of endogenous dopamine induced by low concentration atropine eye drops on choroidal neovascularization(CNV)in high myopia mice.METHODS:The C57BL/6J mice were deprived of the right eye for 4wk,and the high myopia was diagnosed by optometry,the diopter was less than-6.00 D,and CNV was induced by 532 nm laser.The changes of dopamine D1 receptor(DRD1),dopamine D2 receptor(DRD2),and vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)were detected by Western blot technology at 0.5,1,2h,and 7d after 0.01%,0.05%,and 0.1%atropine eye drops,respectively,the area of CNV was measured.RESULTS:Significant increases were observed on the expression of DRD2 in mouse high myopia model at 0.5,1,2h,7d with 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops(P<0.05).Significant decreases were observed on the expression of DRD1 and VEGFA in mouse high myopia model at 0.5,1,2h,7d with 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops(P<0.05).The area of CNV induced by laser in the drug-treated group was significantly smaller than that in the control group,and the higher the concentration,the more significant the inhibitory effect(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The 0.01%,0.05%,0.1%atropine eye drops can decrease the level of VEGFA and inhibit high myopia CNV indirectly by up-regulating the level of DRD2 and down-regulating the level of DRD1,and the effect of 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops is more significant.展开更多
The Co-free Li Ni_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4)(LNMO)is a promising cathode for lithium-ion batteries owing to its high operating voltage and low costs.However,the synthesis of LNMO is generally time and energy consuming,and its...The Co-free Li Ni_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4)(LNMO)is a promising cathode for lithium-ion batteries owing to its high operating voltage and low costs.However,the synthesis of LNMO is generally time and energy consuming,and its practical application is hindered by the lack of a compatible electrolyte.Herein,a spray pyrolysis-based energy-saving synthesis method as well as a diluted low concentration electrolyte(0.5 M LiPF_(6) in a mixture of fluoroethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate/1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl ether(FEC:DMC:TTE,1:4:5 by volume))are proposed to address these challenges.Owing to the unique features of the precursor prepared by spray pyrolysis,well-crystallized LNMO single-crystal can be obtained within 1 h calcination at 900℃.Besides,the fluorinated interphases derived from the diluted low concentration electrolyte not only mitigate the Mn dissolution and Al corrosion at the cathode side,but also suppresses dendritic Li deposition at the anode side,thus enabling stable cycling of both LNMO and Li metal anode.Thus,30μm Li|LNMO(1.75 m A h cm^(-2))cells achieve a high capacity retention(90.9%)after 168 cycles in the diluted low concentration electrolyte.展开更多
Continuous dynamic experiment was conducted for the treatment of low-concentration organic waste gas with xylene as a representative, using micro-nano bubble and peroxymonosulfate working in synergy. The degradation r...Continuous dynamic experiment was conducted for the treatment of low-concentration organic waste gas with xylene as a representative, using micro-nano bubble and peroxymonosulfate working in synergy. The degradation rule of xylene under different conditions such as the ORP value of the spray liquid, pH value of the spray liquid, liquid-gas ratio of the spray liquid, residence time of xylene, and initial concentration of xylene was investigated. The results showed that at a low concentration, the pH value of the spray liquid had little effect on the degradation rate of xylene. The degradation rate of xylene rose with the increase of the ORP value of the spray liquid, the liquid-gas ratio of the spray liquid, the residence time of xylene, and the initial concentration of xylene.展开更多
The increased concentration of CO_(2) due to continuous breathing and no discharge of human beings in the manned closed space,like spacecraft and submarines,can be a threat to health and safety.Effective removal of lo...The increased concentration of CO_(2) due to continuous breathing and no discharge of human beings in the manned closed space,like spacecraft and submarines,can be a threat to health and safety.Effective removal of low concentration CO_(2) from the manned closed space is essential to meet the requirements of long-term space or deep-sea exploration,which is an international frontier and trend.Ionic liquids(ILs),as a widespread and green solvent,already showed its excellent performance on CO_(2) capture and absorption,indicating its potential application in low concentration CO_(2) capture.In this review,we first summarized the current methods and strategies for direct capture from low concentration CO_(2) in both the atmosphere and manned closed spaces.Then,the multi-scale simulation methods of CO_(2) capture by ionic liquids are described in detail,including screening ionic liquids by COSMO-RS methods,capture mechanism by density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulation,and absorption process by computational fluid dynamics simulation.Lastly,some typical IL-based green technologies for low concentration CO_(2) capture,such as functionalized ILs,co-solvent systems with ILs,and supported materials based on ILs,are introduced,and analyzed the subtle possibility in manned closed spaces.Finally,we look forward to the technology and development of low concentration CO_(2) capture,which can meet the needs of human survival in closed space and proposed that supported materials with ionic liquids have great advantages and infinite possibilities in the vital area.展开更多
Rheological properties of low-concentration Konjac gum and impacts of concentration,shearing rate,pH value and stirring time on its viscosity were studied.The results show that the viscosity of low-concentration Konja...Rheological properties of low-concentration Konjac gum and impacts of concentration,shearing rate,pH value and stirring time on its viscosity were studied.The results show that the viscosity of low-concentration Konjac gum increases with the increase of its concentration.The solution presents pseudo-plasticity fluid,which shows the characters of shear thinning as follows:first,its viscosity decreases gradually as the temperature increases,and then increases with the increase of temperature.The viscosity decreases sharply at both acid and alkaline conditions,indicating that it is influenced apparently by pH value.And the viscosity of low-concentration Konjac gum is also impacted by the stirring time.展开更多
The absorption of low concentration SO2 in flue gas by using the module of liquid-containing microporous membrane which is made up of hollow fiber and citric acid-sodium citrate buffer solution was investigated.The ab...The absorption of low concentration SO2 in flue gas by using the module of liquid-containing microporous membrane which is made up of hollow fiber and citric acid-sodium citrate buffer solution was investigated.The absorption efficiency of hydrophilic and hydrophobic membranes by using the concept of dynamic contact angle was mainly studied.The influences on absorption efficiency from absorption time,flowrate of gas phase,SO2 concentration of gas phase,air pressure,citrate concentration,pH value of solution as well as the generation of sulfate radical in absorption solution were examined.The results indicate that the hydrophobic hollow fiber membrane is better than hydrophilic membrane,the absorption efficiency decreases with increasing absorption time,gas phase flowrate,gas phase SO2 concentration and air pressure,the absorption rate and capacity of SO2 can be improved by increasing the citrate concentration,the absorption efficiency can be improved by increasing the pH value of citrate solution,the concentration of SO42-in absorption solution increases linearly with the absorption time at a rate around 0.192 g/(L-h).展开更多
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of using a low concentration of contrast medium(Visipaque 270 mg I/m L), low tube voltage, and an advanced image reconstruction algorithm in head and neck computed tomography angi...Objective To evaluate the feasibility of using a low concentration of contrast medium(Visipaque 270 mg I/m L), low tube voltage, and an advanced image reconstruction algorithm in head and neck computed tomography angiography(CTA).Methods Forty patients(22 men and 18 women; average age 48.7 ± 14.25 years; average body mass index 23.9 ± 3.7 kg/m2) undergoing CTA for suspected vascular diseases were randomly assigned into two groups. Group A(n = 20) was administered 370 mg I/m L contrast medium, and group B(n = 20) was administered 270 mg I/m L contrast medium. Both groups were administered at a rate of 4.8 m L/s and an injection volume of 0.8 m L/kg. Images of group A were obtained with 120 k Vp and filtered back projection(FBP) reconstruction, whereas images of group B were obtained with 80 k Vp and 80% adaptive iterative statistical reconstruction algorithm(ASi R). The CT values and standard deviations of intracranial arteries and image noise on the corona radiata were measured to calculate the contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR) and signal-to-noise ratio(SNR). The beam-hardening artifacts(BHAs) around the skull base were calculated. Two readers evaluated the image quality with volume rendered images using scores from 1 to 5. The values between the two groups were statistically compared.Results The mean CT value of the intracranial arteries in group B was significantly higher than that in group A(P < 0.001). The CNR and SNR values in group B were also statistically higher than those in group A(P < 0.001). Image noise and BHAs were not significantly different between the two groups. The image quality score of VR images of in group B was significantly higher than that in group A(P = 0.001). However, the quality scores of axial enhancement images in group B became significantly smaller than those in group A(P< 0.001). The CT dose index volume and dose-length product were decreased by 63.8% and 64%, respectively, in group B(P < 0.001 for both).Conclusion Visipaque combined with 80 k Vp and 80% ASi R provided similar image quality in intracranial CTA with 64% radiation dose reduction compared with the use of Iopamidol, 120 k Vp, and FBP reconstruction.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Alpha-tocopherol(α-tocopherol) can effectively relieve neuronal damage induced by oxygen-centered free radicals.However,the effective dose remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the protective effect...BACKGROUND:Alpha-tocopherol(α-tocopherol) can effectively relieve neuronal damage induced by oxygen-centered free radicals.However,the effective dose remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the protective effects of low-concentrationα-tocopherol on neuronal membranes. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:Contrast observation and in vitro study,performed at Laboratory of Neurosurgery,Tianjin Huanhu Hospital between April and September 2006. MATERIALS:Fetal cortical neurons were derived from two 14-day pregnant SD rats,andα-tocopherol was provided by Sigma,USA. METHODS:The neurons were randomly assigned to six groups:(1) normal:neurons were cultured under normal conditions;(2) oxidative damage:oxidative free radicals was damaged using the Fenton reaction;(3)α-tocopherol:neurons were cultured in different concentrations ofα-tocopherol 10,20,40,and 80 mg/L for 2 hours,respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Neuronal membrane damage was observed using a confocal laser microscope,and malonaldehyde production was detected using the thiobarbituric acid method. RESULTS:At normal,biological concentrations(10 mg/L),α-tocopherol induced no change in the damaged neurons(P>0.05).However,at a concentration of 80 mg/L,the number of damaged neurons was significantly reduced,compared with the damage group(P<0.05). Malonaldehyde levels following 80 mg/Lα-tocopherol treatment were less than the oxygen free radical damage group(P<0.05),but greater than the control group(P<0.01). CONCLUSION:A concentration of 80 mg/Lα-tocopherol can effectively protect the neuronal Gel membrane from oxidative damage.展开更多
Low-concentration methane(LCM) has been one of the biggest difficulties in using coal mine methane.And previous studies found that premixed combustion in porous media is an effective method of low calorific gas utiliz...Low-concentration methane(LCM) has been one of the biggest difficulties in using coal mine methane.And previous studies found that premixed combustion in porous media is an effective method of low calorific gas utilization. This paper studied the combustion of LCM in a divergent porous medium burner(DPMB) by using computational fluid dynamics(CFD), and investigated the effect of gas initial temperature on combustion characteristic, the distribution of temperature and pollutant at different equivalence ratios in detail. Besides, the comparison of divergent and cylindrical burners was also performed in this paper. The results show that: the peak temperature in DPMB increases as the increasing of equivalence ratio, which is also suitable for the outlet NO discharge; the linear correlation is also discovered between peak temperature and equivalence ratios; NO emission at the initial temperature of 525 K is 5.64 times,larger than NO emission at the initial temperature of 300 K. Thus, it is preferable to balance the effect of thermal efficiency and environment simultaneously when determining the optimal initial temperature range. The working parameter limits of divergent burner are wider than that of cylindrical one which contributes to reducing the influence of LCM concentration and volume fluctuation on combustion.展开更多
The low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater of a gas field mainly consists of the dehydrated water from natural gas,the water at the bottom of a rectifying tower,and the water used to clear tanks and pipes. T...The low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater of a gas field mainly consists of the dehydrated water from natural gas,the water at the bottom of a rectifying tower,and the water used to clear tanks and pipes. The concentration of methanol as its characteristic component is mostly lower than 3%. Its production and water quality change seasonally. It is mainly produced in late autumn,winter,and early spring when temperature is low. In the low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater,the content of organic matter,suspended solids and salts and COD value are high,and it is acidic. According to the physical and chemical properties of methanol such as easily dissolving in water,dissolving in most organic solvents,and having strong molecular polarity,laboratory experiments were made to study the difficulties of using high-temperature rectification,biodegradation,membrane filtration and organic oxidation technology to treat low-concentration methanol in the wastewater as well as the feasibility of industrial application. Ultraviolet catalytic oxidation technology has the advantages of high treatment efficiency,no secondary pollution,and no addition of treatment agent. After the low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater was treated by ultraviolet catalytic oxidation for 90 min,methanol concentration in the wastewater reduced from about 3% to around 0. 1%,thereby rapidly and efficiently degrading methanol in the wastewater. Based on the experimental parameters,a pilot device of ultraviolet catalytic oxidation was developed and used in the continuous treatment of the wastewater. When the flow rate of inflow was 500 L/h,the intensity of UV light was 2 k W,and hydraulic retention time was 60 min,methanol could be removed completely from the wastewater with the methanol concentration of about 0. 3%. This study provides a method for the treatment of low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater of a gas field,and also provides an experimental basis for the efficient degradation of organic wastewater.展开更多
[Objective] The study aims to discuss the feasibility of using a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas. [Method] A fixed biological bed was used to treat low-concentration organic waste gas...[Objective] The study aims to discuss the feasibility of using a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas. [Method] A fixed biological bed was used to treat low-concentration organic waste gas from a phosphate workshop, and then the waste gas treated was assessed by human sense of smell to determine the most economical empty bed contact time, thereby verifying the feasibility of using a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas. [Result] When empty bed contact time was 60 s, the smell of the treated waste gas was acceptable, and COD value of recycled water in the fixed biological bed was essentially unchanged. It proved that organic load of the waste gas was consumed by microorganisms within 60 s. [Conclusion] It is feasible to use a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas from a phosphate workshop.展开更多
In this paper, as far as the ASP flooding in the pilot area of Daqing oilfield is concerned, the effect of apparent viscosity of ASP solution on enhanced oil recovery have been studied by comparison of experiments on ...In this paper, as far as the ASP flooding in the pilot area of Daqing oilfield is concerned, the effect of apparent viscosity of ASP solution on enhanced oil recovery have been studied by comparison of experiments on artificial heterogeneous cores with on natural cores. The results showed that the decrease in the concentration of alkali could increase the apparent viscosity of ASP solutions, namely, the apparent viscosity increased and the IFT couldn’t get ultra low, and the oil recovery efficiency by ASP solution with a reasonably lower concentration of alkali was not less than that with a higher concentration of alkali and ultra low IFT. The experiments with models having impermeable interlayers between adjacent layers, and by means of “co-injection and separate production” showed that the ASP solution with a higher viscosity and a lower alkali concentration was more beneficial to starting-up medium and low permeability layers and enhancing total oil recovery. Therefore, to heterogeneous reservoir, as factors of affecting oil recovery, the apparent viscosity may be more important than the ultralow IFT. Furthermore, on the premise that the concentration of surfactant and the concentration of polymer keep constant, ASP flooding with low alkali concentration not only enlarges the selectable range of surfactants and decreases the cost of ASP flooding, but also solves the problem of alkali scales. Finally, a dynamic absorption experiment was performed with a 05 meter long linked-up natural core to determine alkali wastage in formation. The result being accord with the application case in the pilot confirmed that it was not necessary to add the alkali too much in ASP flooding from a new direction.展开更多
Cerrado soils are acidic and nutrient-poor,with high content of solubilized Al 3+.Plants growing in these conditions may display adaptations to cope with high aluminum concentrations especially during early developmen...Cerrado soils are acidic and nutrient-poor,with high content of solubilized Al 3+.Plants growing in these conditions may display adaptations to cope with high aluminum concentrations especially during early developmental stages.We investigated leaf nutritional status,and photosynthetic and growth characteristics during the initial establishment of Handroanthus impetiginosus(Mart.Ex Dc.)Mattos,a secondary tree species distributed in the Brazilian Cerrado.Our goal was to understand leaf-level traits related to diff erent aluminum concentrations.H.impetiginosus plants were cultivated in four diff erent aluminum sulfate concentrations:0,1,2,and 4 mM Al,for 40 days.We performed analyses of growth,leaf gas exchange,chloroplast pigment content,and leaf mineral nutrients.We observed a linear increase of Al leaf content as a function of Al concentration in the nutrient solution.Plants grown in 1 mM Al showed a remarkable increase of K leaf content,net photosynthesis,stomatal conductance,and transpiration,while in 4 mM Al there were reductions of N,P,and K contents,gas exchange characteristics,and height.H.impetiginosus did not have mechanisms of avoidance,compartmentalization,or resistance to high Al concentrations.Indeed,this species showed a hormetic response,with low Al concentrations stimulating and high Al concentrations inhibiting plant responses.展开更多
Sodium sulfide leaching of a low-grade jamesonite concentrate in the production of sodium pyroantimoniate through the air oxidation process and the influencing factors on the leaching rate of antimony were investigate...Sodium sulfide leaching of a low-grade jamesonite concentrate in the production of sodium pyroantimoniate through the air oxidation process and the influencing factors on the leaching rate of antimony were investigated. In order to decrease the consumption of sodium sulfide and increase the concentration of antimony in the leaching solution, two-stage leaching of jamesonite concentrate and combination leaching of high-grade stibnite concentrate and jamesonite concentrate were used. The experimental results show that the consumptions of sodium sulfide for the two-stage leaching process and the combination leaching process are decreased by 20% and 60% compared to those of one-stage leaching process respectively. The final concentrations of antimony in the leaching solutions of both processes are above 100g/L.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the feasibility of low contrast medium and radiation dose for hepatic computed tomography(CT) perfusion of rabbit VX2 tumor.METHODS:Eleven rabbits with hepatic VX2 tumor underwent perfusion CT scanning...AIM:To evaluate the feasibility of low contrast medium and radiation dose for hepatic computed tomography(CT) perfusion of rabbit VX2 tumor.METHODS:Eleven rabbits with hepatic VX2 tumor underwent perfusion CT scanning with a 24-h interval between a conventional tube potential(120 k Vp) protocol with 350 mg I/m L contrast medium and filtered back projection,and a low tube potential(80 k Vp) protocol with 270 mg I/m L contrast medium with iterative reconstruction.Correlation and agreement among perfusion parameters acquired by the conventional and low dose protocols were assessed for the viable tumor component as well as whole tumor.Image noise and tumor-to-liver contrast to noise ratio during arterial and portal venous phases were evaluated.RESULTS:A 38% reduction in contrast medium dose(360.1 ± 13.3 mg I/kg vs 583.5 ± 21.5 mg I/kg,P < 0.001) and a 73% decrease in radiation dose(1898.5 m Gy·cm vs 6951.8 m Gy·cm) were observed.Interestingly,there was a strong positive correlation in hepatic arterial perfusion(r = 0.907,P < 0.001;r = 0.879,P < 0.001),hepatic portal perfusion(r = 0.819,P = 0.002;r = 0.831,P = 0.002),and hepatic blood flow(r = 0.945,P < 0.001;r = 0.930,P < 0.001) as well as a moderate correlation in hepatic perfusion index(r = 0.736,P = 0.01;r = 0.636,P = 0.035) between the low dose protocol with iterative reconstruction and the conventional protocol for the viable tumor component and the whole tumor.These two imaging protocols provided a moderate but acceptable agreement for perfusion parameters and similar tumorto-liver CNR during arterial and portal venous phases(5.63 ± 2.38 vs 6.16 ± 2.60,P = 0.814;4.60 ± 1.27 vs 5.11 ± 1.74,P = 0.587).CONCLUSION:Compared with the conventional protocol,low contrast medium and radiation dose with iterative reconstruction has no significant influence on hepatic perfusion parameters for rabbits VX2 tumor.展开更多
Both the real part and imaginary part of complex permittivity approximately have a log-linear frequency dependency at low fre- quencies, especially at ultra-low frequencies under conditions of different moisture conce...Both the real part and imaginary part of complex permittivity approximately have a log-linear frequency dependency at low fre- quencies, especially at ultra-low frequencies under conditions of different moisture concentrations and temperatures, which is recognized as the low frequency dispersion (LFD). In order to explain this dispersion, a new mechanism of dielectric response of LFD of oil-paper insula- tion is proposed. A simplified one-dimensional mathematical model of concentration polarization carrier caused by slow migration is developed and solved, which indicates that ion mobility is closely related to the size of gap and the adsorption capacity of cellulose molecu- lar chains to ions. A stochastic statistical model of the carrier mobility induced LFD is also developed. Moreover, actual tests under 50 °C and 2% moisture content were put forward, as well as simulations with according current waveforms. The simulation results agreed well with the experimental data in that concentration polarization of carriers caused by slow migration is the probable cause of low frequency dispersion of dielectric response for oil-paper insulation diagnosis.展开更多
The enrichment of Ni from a low-grade saprolitic laterite ore,which has been pre-treated by high pressure grinding roller(HPGR)to be 74% passing 0.074 mm and contains 0.92% Ni,18.47% Fe,10.61% MgO and 42.27% SiO2,was ...The enrichment of Ni from a low-grade saprolitic laterite ore,which has been pre-treated by high pressure grinding roller(HPGR)to be 74% passing 0.074 mm and contains 0.92% Ni,18.47% Fe,10.61% MgO and 42.27% SiO2,was conducted by using pelletizing,rotary kiln reduction and magnetic separation process on a semi industrial scale,and the effects of reduction duration,mass ratio of coal to pellets(C/P),the types of magnetic separator,the sections of grinding-separation and the grinding fineness on the recovery of Ni and Fe were examined.It is shown that nickel concentrate containing 3.13 % Ni and 59.20 % Fe was achieved at recoveries of 84.36 % and 71.51 % for Ni and Fe,respectively under the following conditions: reducing at(1120±40)°C for 120 min,C/P being 1.0,wet grinding of reduced pellets up to 70%-87% passing 0.074 mm and a magnetic field intensity of 238.8 kA/m during the first section of grinding-magnetic separation,and a grinding fineness of 84%-91% passing 0.045 mm and a magnetic intensity of 39.8 kA/m during the second section of grinding-magnetic separation.The enriched Ni containing concentrate has a low content of S and P,and can be used for further processing to produce high-grade ferronickel alloy.展开更多
Correlations among free radicals, apparent activation energy, and functional groups during lowtemperature oxidation of Jurassic coal in Northern Shaanxi were investigated by examining three coal samples collected from...Correlations among free radicals, apparent activation energy, and functional groups during lowtemperature oxidation of Jurassic coal in Northern Shaanxi were investigated by examining three coal samples collected from the Ningtiaota, Jianxin, and Shigetai coal mines. Free radical concentrations at less than 120 °C were investigated by electron spin resonance experiments while the thermogravimetric experiments were conducted to analyze apparent activation energies. In addition, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was employed to study the spectrum of functional groups generated in coal. The results indicated that, in decreasing order, the apparent activation energies were Shigetai > Jianxin >Ningtiaota, indicating that, from 50 to 120 °C, the Ningtiaota coal sample most easily absorbed and reacted with oxygen while the most resistant was the Shigetai coal sample. Free radical concentrations and line heights increased with increased temperature, and the line width and Lande factor showed irregular fluctuations. Functional group variations were different among these coals, and the phenol and alcohol-associated OHs, carboxyls, and aromatic ring double bonds might have had a major impact on free radical concentrations. These results were meaningful for better consideration and management of coal oxidation at low temperatures.展开更多
文摘AIM:To evaluate effects of endogenous dopamine induced by low concentration atropine eye drops on choroidal neovascularization(CNV)in high myopia mice.METHODS:The C57BL/6J mice were deprived of the right eye for 4wk,and the high myopia was diagnosed by optometry,the diopter was less than-6.00 D,and CNV was induced by 532 nm laser.The changes of dopamine D1 receptor(DRD1),dopamine D2 receptor(DRD2),and vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)were detected by Western blot technology at 0.5,1,2h,and 7d after 0.01%,0.05%,and 0.1%atropine eye drops,respectively,the area of CNV was measured.RESULTS:Significant increases were observed on the expression of DRD2 in mouse high myopia model at 0.5,1,2h,7d with 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops(P<0.05).Significant decreases were observed on the expression of DRD1 and VEGFA in mouse high myopia model at 0.5,1,2h,7d with 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops(P<0.05).The area of CNV induced by laser in the drug-treated group was significantly smaller than that in the control group,and the higher the concentration,the more significant the inhibitory effect(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The 0.01%,0.05%,0.1%atropine eye drops can decrease the level of VEGFA and inhibit high myopia CNV indirectly by up-regulating the level of DRD2 and down-regulating the level of DRD1,and the effect of 0.05%and 0.1%atropine eye drops is more significant.
基金supported by the Fund of University of South China (No.201RGC013 and N0.200XQD052)。
文摘The Co-free Li Ni_(0.5)Mn_(1.5)O_(4)(LNMO)is a promising cathode for lithium-ion batteries owing to its high operating voltage and low costs.However,the synthesis of LNMO is generally time and energy consuming,and its practical application is hindered by the lack of a compatible electrolyte.Herein,a spray pyrolysis-based energy-saving synthesis method as well as a diluted low concentration electrolyte(0.5 M LiPF_(6) in a mixture of fluoroethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate/1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl ether(FEC:DMC:TTE,1:4:5 by volume))are proposed to address these challenges.Owing to the unique features of the precursor prepared by spray pyrolysis,well-crystallized LNMO single-crystal can be obtained within 1 h calcination at 900℃.Besides,the fluorinated interphases derived from the diluted low concentration electrolyte not only mitigate the Mn dissolution and Al corrosion at the cathode side,but also suppresses dendritic Li deposition at the anode side,thus enabling stable cycling of both LNMO and Li metal anode.Thus,30μm Li|LNMO(1.75 m A h cm^(-2))cells achieve a high capacity retention(90.9%)after 168 cycles in the diluted low concentration electrolyte.
基金Supported by Guigang City Science Research and Technology Development Plan Project(GUIKEJI2203014).
文摘Continuous dynamic experiment was conducted for the treatment of low-concentration organic waste gas with xylene as a representative, using micro-nano bubble and peroxymonosulfate working in synergy. The degradation rule of xylene under different conditions such as the ORP value of the spray liquid, pH value of the spray liquid, liquid-gas ratio of the spray liquid, residence time of xylene, and initial concentration of xylene was investigated. The results showed that at a low concentration, the pH value of the spray liquid had little effect on the degradation rate of xylene. The degradation rate of xylene rose with the increase of the ORP value of the spray liquid, the liquid-gas ratio of the spray liquid, the residence time of xylene, and the initial concentration of xylene.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878295,22078024)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(2192052)the Project funded by Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(LQ2020001)。
文摘The increased concentration of CO_(2) due to continuous breathing and no discharge of human beings in the manned closed space,like spacecraft and submarines,can be a threat to health and safety.Effective removal of low concentration CO_(2) from the manned closed space is essential to meet the requirements of long-term space or deep-sea exploration,which is an international frontier and trend.Ionic liquids(ILs),as a widespread and green solvent,already showed its excellent performance on CO_(2) capture and absorption,indicating its potential application in low concentration CO_(2) capture.In this review,we first summarized the current methods and strategies for direct capture from low concentration CO_(2) in both the atmosphere and manned closed spaces.Then,the multi-scale simulation methods of CO_(2) capture by ionic liquids are described in detail,including screening ionic liquids by COSMO-RS methods,capture mechanism by density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulation,and absorption process by computational fluid dynamics simulation.Lastly,some typical IL-based green technologies for low concentration CO_(2) capture,such as functionalized ILs,co-solvent systems with ILs,and supported materials based on ILs,are introduced,and analyzed the subtle possibility in manned closed spaces.Finally,we look forward to the technology and development of low concentration CO_(2) capture,which can meet the needs of human survival in closed space and proposed that supported materials with ionic liquids have great advantages and infinite possibilities in the vital area.
基金Project(08RM05) supported by Institute of Rheological Mechanics and Material Engineering of Central South University of Forestry Technology
文摘Rheological properties of low-concentration Konjac gum and impacts of concentration,shearing rate,pH value and stirring time on its viscosity were studied.The results show that the viscosity of low-concentration Konjac gum increases with the increase of its concentration.The solution presents pseudo-plasticity fluid,which shows the characters of shear thinning as follows:first,its viscosity decreases gradually as the temperature increases,and then increases with the increase of temperature.The viscosity decreases sharply at both acid and alkaline conditions,indicating that it is influenced apparently by pH value.And the viscosity of low-concentration Konjac gum is also impacted by the stirring time.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50244012)National Science Foundation of Shaanxi Education Department (No.02JC37)
文摘The absorption of low concentration SO2 in flue gas by using the module of liquid-containing microporous membrane which is made up of hollow fiber and citric acid-sodium citrate buffer solution was investigated.The absorption efficiency of hydrophilic and hydrophobic membranes by using the concept of dynamic contact angle was mainly studied.The influences on absorption efficiency from absorption time,flowrate of gas phase,SO2 concentration of gas phase,air pressure,citrate concentration,pH value of solution as well as the generation of sulfate radical in absorption solution were examined.The results indicate that the hydrophobic hollow fiber membrane is better than hydrophilic membrane,the absorption efficiency decreases with increasing absorption time,gas phase flowrate,gas phase SO2 concentration and air pressure,the absorption rate and capacity of SO2 can be improved by increasing the citrate concentration,the absorption efficiency can be improved by increasing the pH value of citrate solution,the concentration of SO42-in absorption solution increases linearly with the absorption time at a rate around 0.192 g/(L-h).
文摘Objective To evaluate the feasibility of using a low concentration of contrast medium(Visipaque 270 mg I/m L), low tube voltage, and an advanced image reconstruction algorithm in head and neck computed tomography angiography(CTA).Methods Forty patients(22 men and 18 women; average age 48.7 ± 14.25 years; average body mass index 23.9 ± 3.7 kg/m2) undergoing CTA for suspected vascular diseases were randomly assigned into two groups. Group A(n = 20) was administered 370 mg I/m L contrast medium, and group B(n = 20) was administered 270 mg I/m L contrast medium. Both groups were administered at a rate of 4.8 m L/s and an injection volume of 0.8 m L/kg. Images of group A were obtained with 120 k Vp and filtered back projection(FBP) reconstruction, whereas images of group B were obtained with 80 k Vp and 80% adaptive iterative statistical reconstruction algorithm(ASi R). The CT values and standard deviations of intracranial arteries and image noise on the corona radiata were measured to calculate the contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR) and signal-to-noise ratio(SNR). The beam-hardening artifacts(BHAs) around the skull base were calculated. Two readers evaluated the image quality with volume rendered images using scores from 1 to 5. The values between the two groups were statistically compared.Results The mean CT value of the intracranial arteries in group B was significantly higher than that in group A(P < 0.001). The CNR and SNR values in group B were also statistically higher than those in group A(P < 0.001). Image noise and BHAs were not significantly different between the two groups. The image quality score of VR images of in group B was significantly higher than that in group A(P = 0.001). However, the quality scores of axial enhancement images in group B became significantly smaller than those in group A(P< 0.001). The CT dose index volume and dose-length product were decreased by 63.8% and 64%, respectively, in group B(P < 0.001 for both).Conclusion Visipaque combined with 80 k Vp and 80% ASi R provided similar image quality in intracranial CTA with 64% radiation dose reduction compared with the use of Iopamidol, 120 k Vp, and FBP reconstruction.
基金Supported by:the 211 Key Subject Construction Foundation of Tianjin,No. 05YFGD5F02500
文摘BACKGROUND:Alpha-tocopherol(α-tocopherol) can effectively relieve neuronal damage induced by oxygen-centered free radicals.However,the effective dose remains controversial. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the protective effects of low-concentrationα-tocopherol on neuronal membranes. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:Contrast observation and in vitro study,performed at Laboratory of Neurosurgery,Tianjin Huanhu Hospital between April and September 2006. MATERIALS:Fetal cortical neurons were derived from two 14-day pregnant SD rats,andα-tocopherol was provided by Sigma,USA. METHODS:The neurons were randomly assigned to six groups:(1) normal:neurons were cultured under normal conditions;(2) oxidative damage:oxidative free radicals was damaged using the Fenton reaction;(3)α-tocopherol:neurons were cultured in different concentrations ofα-tocopherol 10,20,40,and 80 mg/L for 2 hours,respectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Neuronal membrane damage was observed using a confocal laser microscope,and malonaldehyde production was detected using the thiobarbituric acid method. RESULTS:At normal,biological concentrations(10 mg/L),α-tocopherol induced no change in the damaged neurons(P>0.05).However,at a concentration of 80 mg/L,the number of damaged neurons was significantly reduced,compared with the damage group(P<0.05). Malonaldehyde levels following 80 mg/Lα-tocopherol treatment were less than the oxygen free radical damage group(P<0.05),but greater than the control group(P<0.01). CONCLUSION:A concentration of 80 mg/Lα-tocopherol can effectively protect the neuronal Gel membrane from oxidative damage.
基金the supports by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2011CB201205)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51204169)+1 种基金the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 20110095120017)the Fund of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China (No. 20110491482)
文摘Low-concentration methane(LCM) has been one of the biggest difficulties in using coal mine methane.And previous studies found that premixed combustion in porous media is an effective method of low calorific gas utilization. This paper studied the combustion of LCM in a divergent porous medium burner(DPMB) by using computational fluid dynamics(CFD), and investigated the effect of gas initial temperature on combustion characteristic, the distribution of temperature and pollutant at different equivalence ratios in detail. Besides, the comparison of divergent and cylindrical burners was also performed in this paper. The results show that: the peak temperature in DPMB increases as the increasing of equivalence ratio, which is also suitable for the outlet NO discharge; the linear correlation is also discovered between peak temperature and equivalence ratios; NO emission at the initial temperature of 525 K is 5.64 times,larger than NO emission at the initial temperature of 300 K. Thus, it is preferable to balance the effect of thermal efficiency and environment simultaneously when determining the optimal initial temperature range. The working parameter limits of divergent burner are wider than that of cylindrical one which contributes to reducing the influence of LCM concentration and volume fluctuation on combustion.
文摘The low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater of a gas field mainly consists of the dehydrated water from natural gas,the water at the bottom of a rectifying tower,and the water used to clear tanks and pipes. The concentration of methanol as its characteristic component is mostly lower than 3%. Its production and water quality change seasonally. It is mainly produced in late autumn,winter,and early spring when temperature is low. In the low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater,the content of organic matter,suspended solids and salts and COD value are high,and it is acidic. According to the physical and chemical properties of methanol such as easily dissolving in water,dissolving in most organic solvents,and having strong molecular polarity,laboratory experiments were made to study the difficulties of using high-temperature rectification,biodegradation,membrane filtration and organic oxidation technology to treat low-concentration methanol in the wastewater as well as the feasibility of industrial application. Ultraviolet catalytic oxidation technology has the advantages of high treatment efficiency,no secondary pollution,and no addition of treatment agent. After the low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater was treated by ultraviolet catalytic oxidation for 90 min,methanol concentration in the wastewater reduced from about 3% to around 0. 1%,thereby rapidly and efficiently degrading methanol in the wastewater. Based on the experimental parameters,a pilot device of ultraviolet catalytic oxidation was developed and used in the continuous treatment of the wastewater. When the flow rate of inflow was 500 L/h,the intensity of UV light was 2 k W,and hydraulic retention time was 60 min,methanol could be removed completely from the wastewater with the methanol concentration of about 0. 3%. This study provides a method for the treatment of low-concentration methanol-containing wastewater of a gas field,and also provides an experimental basis for the efficient degradation of organic wastewater.
文摘[Objective] The study aims to discuss the feasibility of using a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas. [Method] A fixed biological bed was used to treat low-concentration organic waste gas from a phosphate workshop, and then the waste gas treated was assessed by human sense of smell to determine the most economical empty bed contact time, thereby verifying the feasibility of using a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas. [Result] When empty bed contact time was 60 s, the smell of the treated waste gas was acceptable, and COD value of recycled water in the fixed biological bed was essentially unchanged. It proved that organic load of the waste gas was consumed by microorganisms within 60 s. [Conclusion] It is feasible to use a fixed biological bed to treat low-concentration organic waste gas from a phosphate workshop.
文摘In this paper, as far as the ASP flooding in the pilot area of Daqing oilfield is concerned, the effect of apparent viscosity of ASP solution on enhanced oil recovery have been studied by comparison of experiments on artificial heterogeneous cores with on natural cores. The results showed that the decrease in the concentration of alkali could increase the apparent viscosity of ASP solutions, namely, the apparent viscosity increased and the IFT couldn’t get ultra low, and the oil recovery efficiency by ASP solution with a reasonably lower concentration of alkali was not less than that with a higher concentration of alkali and ultra low IFT. The experiments with models having impermeable interlayers between adjacent layers, and by means of “co-injection and separate production” showed that the ASP solution with a higher viscosity and a lower alkali concentration was more beneficial to starting-up medium and low permeability layers and enhancing total oil recovery. Therefore, to heterogeneous reservoir, as factors of affecting oil recovery, the apparent viscosity may be more important than the ultralow IFT. Furthermore, on the premise that the concentration of surfactant and the concentration of polymer keep constant, ASP flooding with low alkali concentration not only enlarges the selectable range of surfactants and decreases the cost of ASP flooding, but also solves the problem of alkali scales. Finally, a dynamic absorption experiment was performed with a 05 meter long linked-up natural core to determine alkali wastage in formation. The result being accord with the application case in the pilot confirmed that it was not necessary to add the alkali too much in ASP flooding from a new direction.
基金This study was financed in part by the Coordenacao de Aperfeicamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior-Brazil(CAPES)-Financial Code 001 and the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científicoe Tecnológico-Brazil(CNPq)by providing scholarship for the authors.
文摘Cerrado soils are acidic and nutrient-poor,with high content of solubilized Al 3+.Plants growing in these conditions may display adaptations to cope with high aluminum concentrations especially during early developmental stages.We investigated leaf nutritional status,and photosynthetic and growth characteristics during the initial establishment of Handroanthus impetiginosus(Mart.Ex Dc.)Mattos,a secondary tree species distributed in the Brazilian Cerrado.Our goal was to understand leaf-level traits related to diff erent aluminum concentrations.H.impetiginosus plants were cultivated in four diff erent aluminum sulfate concentrations:0,1,2,and 4 mM Al,for 40 days.We performed analyses of growth,leaf gas exchange,chloroplast pigment content,and leaf mineral nutrients.We observed a linear increase of Al leaf content as a function of Al concentration in the nutrient solution.Plants grown in 1 mM Al showed a remarkable increase of K leaf content,net photosynthesis,stomatal conductance,and transpiration,while in 4 mM Al there were reductions of N,P,and K contents,gas exchange characteristics,and height.H.impetiginosus did not have mechanisms of avoidance,compartmentalization,or resistance to high Al concentrations.Indeed,this species showed a hormetic response,with low Al concentrations stimulating and high Al concentrations inhibiting plant responses.
文摘Sodium sulfide leaching of a low-grade jamesonite concentrate in the production of sodium pyroantimoniate through the air oxidation process and the influencing factors on the leaching rate of antimony were investigated. In order to decrease the consumption of sodium sulfide and increase the concentration of antimony in the leaching solution, two-stage leaching of jamesonite concentrate and combination leaching of high-grade stibnite concentrate and jamesonite concentrate were used. The experimental results show that the consumptions of sodium sulfide for the two-stage leaching process and the combination leaching process are decreased by 20% and 60% compared to those of one-stage leaching process respectively. The final concentrations of antimony in the leaching solutions of both processes are above 100g/L.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.NSFC 81171389Key Program of Basic Research from Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission,No.12JC1406500the Program of Shanghai Municipal Health Outstanding Discipline Leader,No.XBR 2013110
文摘AIM:To evaluate the feasibility of low contrast medium and radiation dose for hepatic computed tomography(CT) perfusion of rabbit VX2 tumor.METHODS:Eleven rabbits with hepatic VX2 tumor underwent perfusion CT scanning with a 24-h interval between a conventional tube potential(120 k Vp) protocol with 350 mg I/m L contrast medium and filtered back projection,and a low tube potential(80 k Vp) protocol with 270 mg I/m L contrast medium with iterative reconstruction.Correlation and agreement among perfusion parameters acquired by the conventional and low dose protocols were assessed for the viable tumor component as well as whole tumor.Image noise and tumor-to-liver contrast to noise ratio during arterial and portal venous phases were evaluated.RESULTS:A 38% reduction in contrast medium dose(360.1 ± 13.3 mg I/kg vs 583.5 ± 21.5 mg I/kg,P < 0.001) and a 73% decrease in radiation dose(1898.5 m Gy·cm vs 6951.8 m Gy·cm) were observed.Interestingly,there was a strong positive correlation in hepatic arterial perfusion(r = 0.907,P < 0.001;r = 0.879,P < 0.001),hepatic portal perfusion(r = 0.819,P = 0.002;r = 0.831,P = 0.002),and hepatic blood flow(r = 0.945,P < 0.001;r = 0.930,P < 0.001) as well as a moderate correlation in hepatic perfusion index(r = 0.736,P = 0.01;r = 0.636,P = 0.035) between the low dose protocol with iterative reconstruction and the conventional protocol for the viable tumor component and the whole tumor.These two imaging protocols provided a moderate but acceptable agreement for perfusion parameters and similar tumorto-liver CNR during arterial and portal venous phases(5.63 ± 2.38 vs 6.16 ± 2.60,P = 0.814;4.60 ± 1.27 vs 5.11 ± 1.74,P = 0.587).CONCLUSION:Compared with the conventional protocol,low contrast medium and radiation dose with iterative reconstruction has no significant influence on hepatic perfusion parameters for rabbits VX2 tumor.
基金Project supported by National Nature Science Foundation of China （51107105）, Sichuan Science Fund for Young Scholars （2011JQ0009）.
文摘Both the real part and imaginary part of complex permittivity approximately have a log-linear frequency dependency at low fre- quencies, especially at ultra-low frequencies under conditions of different moisture concentrations and temperatures, which is recognized as the low frequency dispersion (LFD). In order to explain this dispersion, a new mechanism of dielectric response of LFD of oil-paper insula- tion is proposed. A simplified one-dimensional mathematical model of concentration polarization carrier caused by slow migration is developed and solved, which indicates that ion mobility is closely related to the size of gap and the adsorption capacity of cellulose molecu- lar chains to ions. A stochastic statistical model of the carrier mobility induced LFD is also developed. Moreover, actual tests under 50 °C and 2% moisture content were put forward, as well as simulations with according current waveforms. The simulation results agreed well with the experimental data in that concentration polarization of carriers caused by slow migration is the probable cause of low frequency dispersion of dielectric response for oil-paper insulation diagnosis.
基金Project(NDRC-Hitech Office 2009-606)supported by the National Development and Reform Commission of ChinaProject(50974135)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The enrichment of Ni from a low-grade saprolitic laterite ore,which has been pre-treated by high pressure grinding roller(HPGR)to be 74% passing 0.074 mm and contains 0.92% Ni,18.47% Fe,10.61% MgO and 42.27% SiO2,was conducted by using pelletizing,rotary kiln reduction and magnetic separation process on a semi industrial scale,and the effects of reduction duration,mass ratio of coal to pellets(C/P),the types of magnetic separator,the sections of grinding-separation and the grinding fineness on the recovery of Ni and Fe were examined.It is shown that nickel concentrate containing 3.13 % Ni and 59.20 % Fe was achieved at recoveries of 84.36 % and 71.51 % for Ni and Fe,respectively under the following conditions: reducing at(1120±40)°C for 120 min,C/P being 1.0,wet grinding of reduced pellets up to 70%-87% passing 0.074 mm and a magnetic field intensity of 238.8 kA/m during the first section of grinding-magnetic separation,and a grinding fineness of 84%-91% passing 0.045 mm and a magnetic intensity of 39.8 kA/m during the second section of grinding-magnetic separation.The enriched Ni containing concentrate has a low content of S and P,and can be used for further processing to produce high-grade ferronickel alloy.
基金supported by the Key Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51504187, 51774233, and 51704226)Shaanxi Province Industrial Science and Technology Research Project (No. 2016GY-192)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2016-M-590963)
文摘Correlations among free radicals, apparent activation energy, and functional groups during lowtemperature oxidation of Jurassic coal in Northern Shaanxi were investigated by examining three coal samples collected from the Ningtiaota, Jianxin, and Shigetai coal mines. Free radical concentrations at less than 120 °C were investigated by electron spin resonance experiments while the thermogravimetric experiments were conducted to analyze apparent activation energies. In addition, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was employed to study the spectrum of functional groups generated in coal. The results indicated that, in decreasing order, the apparent activation energies were Shigetai > Jianxin >Ningtiaota, indicating that, from 50 to 120 °C, the Ningtiaota coal sample most easily absorbed and reacted with oxygen while the most resistant was the Shigetai coal sample. Free radical concentrations and line heights increased with increased temperature, and the line width and Lande factor showed irregular fluctuations. Functional group variations were different among these coals, and the phenol and alcohol-associated OHs, carboxyls, and aromatic ring double bonds might have had a major impact on free radical concentrations. These results were meaningful for better consideration and management of coal oxidation at low temperatures.
