Poly(ethyleneimine) functionalized organic-inorganic hybrid silica by hydrothermalassisted surface grafting method for removal of nickel(II)

Lu He,Hong-Bo Xu,Bing-Bing Wang,Dan-Dan Liu,Ke-Sen Qian 한국화학공학회 2014 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.31 No.2

Poly(ethyleneimine)-functionalized organic-inorganic hybrid silica adsorbent was synthesized by hydrothermal-assisted surface grafting technique for the removal of Ni(II) ions from aqueous solution, and was characterizedby FT-IR, nitrogen adsorption and the static adsorption-desorption experiment method. The results indicated thatthe maximum static adsorption capacity of Ni(II) on poly(ethyleneimine)-functionalized hybrid silica adsorbent byhydrothermal heating method was 1.6 times as much as the conventional heating method. The poly(ethyleneimine)-functionalized hybrid silica adsorbent offered a fast kinetics for the adsorption of Ni(II), had a substantial binding capacityin the range of pH 4-8 and could be used repeatedly. The Langmuir adsorption model was more favorable thanthe Freundlich and Dubinin-Radushkevich adsorption models. The adsorption followed a pseudo-second-order modelcompared with pseudo-first-order model. Various thermodynamic parameters such as ΔGo, ΔHo and ΔSo indicated thatthe adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. The results showed that poly(ethyleneimine)-functionalizedhybrid silica adsorbent could be employed as an effective material for the removal of Ni(II) ions from aqueous solution.

Esophageal/Gastric Cancer Screening in High-risk Populations in Henan Province, China

Lu, Yu-Fei,Liu, Zhi-Cai,Li, Zhong-Hong,Ma, Wen-Hao,Wang, Fu-Rang,Zhang, Ya-Bing,Lu, Jian-Bang Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.3

Objective: To summarize the endoscopic screening findings in high-risk population of esophageal and gastric carcinoma and analyze influential factors related to screening. Methods: In seven selected cities and counties with high incidences of esophageal carcinoma, people at age of 40-69 were set as the target population. Those with gastroscopy contradictions were excluded, and all who were voluntary and willing to comply with the medical requirements were subjected to endoscopic screening and histological examination for esophageal, gastric cardia and gastric carcinoma in accordance with national technical manual for early detection and treatment of cancer. Results: In three years, 36,154 people were screened, and 16,847 (46.60%) cases were found to have precancerous lesions. A total of 875 cases were found to have cancers (2.42%), and among them 739 cases had early stage with an early diagnosis rate is 84.5%. Some 715 patients underwent prompt treatment and the success rate was 81.8%. Conclusions: In a high-risk population of esophageal and gastric carcinoma, it is feasible to implement early detection and treatment by endoscopic screening. Screening can identify potential invasive carcinoma, early stage carcinoma and precancerous lesions, improving efficacy through early detection and treatment. The exploratory analysis of related influential factors will help broad implementation of early detection and treatment for esophageal and gastric carcinoma.

Effects of temperature and humidity on immature development of Lygus pratensis (L.) (Hemiptera: Miridae)

Bing Liu,Hai-Qiang Li,Hao-Bing Li,Jian Liu,Yi-Zhong Yang,Yan-Hui Lu,Abid Ali 한국응용곤충학회 2015 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.18 No.2

Lygus pratensis distributes worldwide and is one of the common insect pests on cotton in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the largest cotton growing region of China. This study assessed the effects of six constant temperatures (10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 °C) at 60% relative humidity (RH) on egg and nymphal development of L. pratensis. Eggs failed to hatch and the newly-hatched nymphs could not normally develop at 10 °C. The developmental duration of egg and nymph decreased as temperature increased from 15 to 30 except 35 °C for egg. Based on the linear model, the lower developmental threshold and effective accumulated temperature were 10.68 °C and 150.2 DD for egg, and 12.08 °C and 208.3 DD for nymph, respectively. Among three non-linear models (Briere-1, Logan-6 and Lactin), Logan-6 provided the most accurate estimate for the mean optimum and lethal maximum temperatures (33.6 and 40.9 °C for egg, and 34.0 and 37.4 °C for nymphs). The interactive effects of three RH levels (45, 60 and 75%) and two temperatures (25 and 35 °C) on the immature developmental stages were tested. Temperature, RH and their interaction showed significant effects on egg and nymphal development. High relative humidity (75% RH) shortened the developmental duration of egg at 25 °C and nymph at 25 and 35 °C,whereas no significant difference was found for egg duration between different RH levels at 35 °C. The present study is useful for further predicting the phenology of L. pratensis and developing forecast and management strategies for this emerging mirid bug in China.

Influence of Brittle Fracture of Shear Connectors on Flexural Behavior of Steel–Plate Concrete Composite Beams Under Cyclic Loading

Bing Lu,Chang-Hai Zhai,Shuang Li,Duofa Ji,Xianbin Lu 한국강구조학회 2020 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.20 No.5

The existing push-out test results showed that the ultimate shear capacities and ultimate slips of tie-bars and studs under cyclic loading were signifi cantly lower than those under monotonic loading, which could signifi cantly aff ect the seismic performance of steel–plate concrete composite (SC) structures. The fl exural behavior of two SC beams subjected to cyclic loading was investigated. Specimen SCB1 using tie-bars was partial shear connection, and specimen SCB2 using tie-bars and studs was full shear connection. The failure modes, hysteresis curves, skeleton curves, equivalent lateral stiff ness, energy dissipation, interfacial slip distribution, interfacial shear distributions, and strain in steel plates were researched. The experimental results show that two SC specimens were brittle failure, which primarily resulted from premature shear fracture of shear connectors at the interfaces between steel plate and concrete. Finally, two existing codes for SC structures were used to analyze the bending moment and shear of SC beams as well as interfacial shear of tie-bars and studs. This indicates that due to the diff erence of shear connection ratio between two specimens, the interfacial shear distributions of two SC beams were signifi cantly diff erent.

Pollen record of the centennial climate changes during 9-7 cal ka BP in the Changjiang (Yangtze) River Delta plain, China

Song, Bing,Li, Zhen,Lu, Houyuan,Mao, Limi,Saito, Yoshiki,Yi, Sangheon,Lim, Jaesoo,Li, Zhen,Lu, Anqing,Sha, Longbing,Zhou, Rui,Zuo, Xinxin,Pospelova, Vera Cambridge University Press 2017 Quaternary research Vol.87 No.2

<B>Abstract</B><P>We reconstructed the centennial climate changes for the period of 9-7 cal ka BP in the upper region of the Changjiang (Yangtze) River Delta plain. A general warming and wetting trend from 8560 to 7220 cal yr BP was indicated by the decrease in <I>Quercus</I> (deciduous) and increases in <I>Quercus</I> (evergreen), <I>Pinus</I>, and Polypodiaceae spores. However, there were several brief climate fluctuations. A notable palynological change, from regional assemblages dominated by arboreal pollen to local assemblages mainly consisting of nonarboreal pollen, reflects climate fluctuations. The key indices of <I>Quercus</I> (deciduous), <I>Pinus</I>, herbs, fern spores, and palynological concentrations showed similar signs of centennial climate fluctuations. We suggest that the climate changes of the Dongge Cave and Yangtze River Delta regions were mainly affected by the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) during the period of 9-7 cal ka BP. The general warming trend may be associated with an intensified EASM, and solar activity may be one of the important factors driving the centennial climate changes. The ~8.2 ka event was also recorded in the Yangtze River Delta region, which suggests that there was a close relationship between the EASM and Greenland climate during the early Holocene.</P>

The Blood Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Survival in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Sorafenib

Zheng, You-Bing,Zhao, Wei,Liu, Bing,Lu, Li-Gong,He, Xu,Huang, Jian-Wen,Li, Yong,Hu, Bao-Shan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.9

Background and Aim: Increasing evidence correlates the presence of systemic inflammation with poor survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of the blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with advanced HCC who received sorafenib monotherapy. Methods: A total of sixty-five patients with advanced HCC, not eligible for locoregional therapy, treated with sorafenib were enrolled. Potential prognostic factors such as age, gender, tumoral characteristics, performance status and NLR were analyzed. Results: Median OS and TTP for the entire cohort were 10.0 months (95%CI, 7.6-12.3 months) and 4.5 months (95% CI, 4.0-4.9 months). The mean NLR at baseline was 2.89. The median OS of patients with a high NLR (>4) was 6.5 months (95%CI, 5.2-7.7 months) compared with 12.5 months (95%CI, 9.9-15.0) for patients with a normal NLR (${\leq}4$) (P=0.01). Age ${\leq}65$, NLR>4, extrahepatic metastases and vascular invasion were all predictors of poorer overall survival. Multivariate analysis showed that NLR > 4, vascular invasion and extrahepatic metastases were independent predictors of poorer overall survival. The median TTP of patients with a high NLR was 2.5 months (95%CI, 1.4-3.6 months) compared with 4.5 months (95%CI, 3.9-5.1 months) for patients with a normal NLR (P=0.012). Conclusions: High baseline NLR was associated with worse OS and TTP for patients with advanced HCC treated with sorafenib.

Profile of disposition, tissue distribution and excretion of the novel anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) agent W-1 in rats

Ying-Yuan Lu,Xiao-Wei Wang,Xin Wang,Wen-Bing Dai,Qiang Zhang,Pu Li,Ya-Qing Lou,Chuang Lu,Jun-Yi Liu,Guo-Liang Zhang 대한약학회 2016 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.39 No.7

The purpose of this study was to characterize the disposition, distribution, excretion and plasma protein binding of 6-benzyl-1-benzyloxymethyl-5-iodouracil (W- 1) in rats. Concentrations of W-1 within biological samples were determined using a validated high performance liquid chromatography method. The plasma protein binding of W-1 was examined by equilibrium dialysis method. After oral administration of W-1 (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg, respectively) in self-microemulsifying drug delivery system formulation, the pharmacokinetic parameters of W-1 were as follows: the peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) were 0.42, 1.50 and 2.55 μg/mL, the area under the curve (AUC0-t) were 0.89, 2.27 and 3.96 lg/h mL and the plasma half-life (t1/2) were 5.15, 3.77 and 3.77 h, respectively. Moreover, the prototype of W-1 was rapidly and extensively distributed into fifteen tissues, especially higher concentrations were detected in intestine, stomach and liver, respectively. The plasma protein binding of W-1 in rat, beagle dog and human were in the range of 97.96–99.13 %. This study suggested that W-1 has an appropriate pharmacokinetics in rats, such as rapid absorption, moderate clearance, and rapid distribution to multiple tissues. Those properties provide important information for further development W-1 as an anti-HIV-1 drug candidate.

NUMERICAL STUDY ON THE VORTEX STRUCTURES OF AN OSCILLATING CIRCULAR CYLINDER IN UNIFORM FLOWS

Bing Gang Tong,Xie Yuan Yin,Xi Yun Lu 대한기계학회 1992 International Conference on Fluid Machinery Vol.1 No.1

Huber Second-order Variable Structure Predictive Filter for Satellites Attitude Estimation

Lu Cao,Dechao Ran,Xiaoqian Chen,Xianbin Li,Bing Xiao 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2019 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.17 No.7

This work presents a novel filtering approach to the high-accuracy attitude estimation problem of satellites. A new second-order variable structure predictive filter is first designed with the measurement errors and theirdifference reduced. The key feature of this filter is that the noise handled is not constrained to be the Gaussianwhite noise. Hence, it is a new solution to filtering problem in the presence of modeling errors or heavy-tailednoise. Then, the robust version of the preceding filter is developed by using the Huber technique. This robustfilter can ensure great robustness and perfect estimation accuracy/precision for the satellite attitude. The Lyapunovstability analysis proves that the measurement error and its difference can be stabilized into a small set with a fasterrate of convergence. The effectiveness of the presented attitude estimation filters is validated via simulation bycomparing with the traditional cubature Kalman filter.

Novel wax-crystal modifier based on b-cyclodextrin: Synthesis, characterization and behavior in a highly waxy oil

Bing Wei,Laiming Lu,Hao Li,Yan Xue 한국공업화학회 2016 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.43 No.-

A “star-like” architectural wax-crystal modifier based on b-cyclodextrin (P-CD) was successfullydeveloped through a catalytic esterification. This paper mainly investigated the behavior of thiscompound in a waxy oil. The results indicated that P-CD can significantly reduce the oil yield stress anddecrease the wax appearance temperature (WAT). The wax inhibition ratio of P-CD reached up to 50.9%. Cross-Polarized Microscopy (CPM) observations demonstrated that P-CD was capable of hindering waxgrowth. The density function theory (DFT) study verified thefindings from molecular scale, i.e., paraffinswere prone to incorporate with P-CD due to the formation of an extra hydrogen bonding.