Controllable synthesis of bowl-shaped porous carbon materials through didodecyldimethylammonium bromide for high performance supercapacitors

Guo Qiang Zhu,Li Bingyu,Shen Ming,Li Weizheng,Gao Qiang,Xu Guodong 한국화학공학회 2023 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.40 No.6

A series of bowl-shaped porous carbon materials was successfully synthesized by the use of didodecyldimethylammonium bromide as the soft template agent. By controlling the dosage of the soft template agent and the water/ethanol ratio of the solvent, the size and structure of the carbon materials can be precisely controlled. The prepared carbon materials with stacked bowl structure have good specific surface area (1,380.20 m2 g−1), large pore volume (1.27 cm3 g−1) and high heteroatom N doping amount (6.68 at.%). Moreover, electrochemical tests in 6 M KOH demonstrated impressive electrochemical performance, where the specific capacity of the typical materials was measured to be 191.0 F g−1 (at the current density of 1 A g−1), and the capacity retention rate of typical materials was 80% (at the current density of 10 A g−1).

A QoS-Guaranteed Cell Selection Strategy for Heterogeneous Cellular Systems

Qiang Guo,Xianghua Xu,Jie Zhu,Haibin Zhang 한국전자통신연구원 2006 ETRI Journal Vol.28 No.1

In order to improve the accuracy of cell selection in heterogeneous cellular systems, this paper proposes a fuzzy multiple-objective decision-based cell selection (FMDCS) strategy. Since heterogeneous cellular systems have different access technologies and multiple traffic classes, the strategy adopts cell type, data rate, coverage, transmission delay, and call arrival rate as evaluation indices, and uses different weight vectors according to the traffic classes of the mobile host. Then, a fuzzy multipleobjective decision algorithm is applied to select the optimal cell from all candidates. This paper also gives an instance analysis and simulation. The instance analysis shows FMDCS makes different selections for different traffic classes. Simulation results of the after-handoff quality-ofservice (QoS) show the selected cell can provide MH optimal service.

Bacillus ferrooxidans sp. nov., an iron(II)-oxidizing bacterium isolated from paddy soil

Guo-Wei Zhou,Xiao-Ru Yang,Jian-Qiang Su,Bang-Xiao Zheng,Yong-Guan Zhu 한국미생물학회 2018 The journal of microbiology Vol.56 No.7

An endospore-forming bacterium, designated YT-3T, was isolated from a paddy soil in Yingtan, Jiangxi, China. Cells of strain YT-3T were Gram-positive, rod-shaped, facultative anaerobic, catalase, and oxidase positive. The optimum growth temperature and pH were 30°C (ranged from 15 to 50°C) and 6.5–7.0 (ranged from 3 to 11), respectively. Analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence showed that strain YT-3T was affiliated to the genus Bacillus and displayed the highest similarity to that of Bacillus drentensis JCM 21707T (98.3%), followed by B. ginsengisoli JCM 17335T (97.8%) and B. fumarioli JCM 21708T (97.0%). The similarity of rpoB gene sequence between strain YT-3T and B. drentensis JCM 21707T, B. ginsengisoli JCM 17335T and B. fumarioli JCM 21708T was 80.4%, 81.5%, and 82.1%, respectively. The genomic DNA G + C content was 44.9 mol%. The predominant respiratory quinone was Menaquinone-7, and meso-diaminopimelic acid was present in the peptidoglycan layer of cell wall. The major fatty acids were C15:0 anteiso (36.2%), C14:0 iso (19.6%), C15:0 iso (17.4%), and C16:0 iso (9.8%). The polar lipid profile consisted of diphosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylglycerol, phospholipids, and ammoniac phospholipids. The DNA-DNA hybridization values between isolate YT-3T and B. drentensis (JCM 21707T), B. ginsengisoli (JCM 17335T), and B. fumarioli (JCM 21708T) were 36.3%, 30.3%, and 25.3%, respectively. On the basis of physiological, genetic and biochemical data, strain YT-3T represented a novel species of the genus Bacillus, for which the name Bacillus ferrooxidans sp. nov was proposed. The type strain is YT-3T (= KCTC 33875T = CCTCC AB 2017049T).

Effect of cadmium exposure on antioxidant enzyme catalase in different tissues of Acrossocheilus fasciatus

Yong-Qiang Zhao,Guo-Di Liu,Cong-Cong Hou,Ying-Li Han,Jun-Quan Zhu,Jun-Quan Zhu 대한독성 유전단백체 학회 2016 Molecular & cellular toxicology Vol.12 No.3

Catalase (CAT) is an essential antioxidant in organisms, its can eliminate hydrogen peroxides produced in the cellular environment. Previous studies have focused mainly on the functions of CAT by pathogen challenge, but the functions of CAT by metals stress remain unclear. In order to investigate the function of CAT in Acrossocheilus fasciatus (AfCat), we cloned CAT complete cDNA sequences and analyzed its functions by cadmium (Cd) stress. qPCR analysis illustrated that the expression of CAT changed rapidly and dynamically in response to Cd from 0.05 mg L-1 to 1.25 mg L-1. Enzyme activity assay result showed that CAT activity was up-regulated significantly in response to Cd from 0.05 mg L-1 to 1.25 mg L-1. Histochemistry analysis showed that the structure of liver, testis and kidney were severely damaged by exposed to Cd of 1.25 mg L-1. Collectively, the results of our study indicate that AfCat may play an indispensable role in maintaining redox balance under Cd exposure, but AfCat expression will be inhibited when Cd accumulation reaches to the critical concentration. This study will illuminate the potential functions of AfCat in the defense mechanisms of reproductive and metabolic systems under Cd exposure in A. fasciatus.

Performance and Design of Shear Connectors in Composite Beams with Parallel Profiled Sheeting at Elevated Temperatures

Ling-Zhu Chen,Gianluca Ranzi,Shou-Chao Jiang,Faham Tahmasebinia,Guo-Qiang Li 한국강구조학회 2016 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.16 No.1

This paper describes an extensive experimental and numerical study conducted to evaluate the thermo-structural response of shear connectors embedded in composite slabs with steel sheeting parallel to the steel beam, with particular focus on opentrapezoidal profiles. For this purpose, eight push-out tests were carried out at different levels of temperature. A threedimensional finite element model was developed in Abaqus and its accuracy was validated against the experimental measurements collected as part of this study. The model was then used to perform a parametric study to gain insight into the structural response at different temperatures. The experimental and numerical results were then used to evaluate the accuracy of available European guidelines for predicting the capacity of shear connectors at elevated temperatures (when embedded in composite slabs with the profiled sheeting parallel to the steel beam). Finally, a new design equation was proposed to calculate the degradation factor defining the resistance of shear connectors for different levels of temperature

Application of Energy Dissipation Technology in High-Rise Buildings

Hu, Da-Zhu,Zhang, Xiao-Xuan,Li, Guo-Qiang,Sun, Fei-Fei,Jin, Hua-Jian Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat Korea 2021 International journal of high-rise buildings Vol.10 No.2

The principle of energy dissipation technology is to dissipate or absorb the seismic energy input through the deformation or velocity change of dampers installed in the main structure of high-rise buildings, so as to reduce the seismic response of the buildings. With the development of energy dissipation technology, recognized as an effective and new measurement for reducing seismic effects, its application in high-rise buildings has become more and more popular. The appropriate energy dissipation devices suitable for high-rise buildings are introduced in this paper. The effectiveness of energy-dissipation technology for reducing the seismic response of high-rise buildings with various structural forms is demonstrated with a number of actual examples of high-rise buildings equipped with various energy dissipation devices.

Evolution of microstructure and dielectric properties of (LiCe)-doped Na0.5Bi2.5Nb2O9 Aurivillius type ceramics

Zhihang Peng,Qiang Chen,Dan Liu,Yadan Wang,Dinquan Xiao,Jian-guo Zhu 한국물리학회 2013 Current Applied Physics Vol.13 No.7

Aurivillius type (NaBi)0.5x(LiCe)xBi2Nb2O9 ceramics were prepared by the standard ceramics route. The single crystal structural ceramics were achieved for all compositions and lattice distortion was decreased by (LiCe) dopants. The temperature dependent dielectric properties revealed that all compositions possess a high Curie-temperature (>780 ℃). A modified CurieeWeiss relationship is used to study the diffuseness behavior of a ferroelectric phase transition indicating the degree of diffuseness of NBN-based ceramics increased with (LiCe) modifications. The degradation of resistance implied a plausible model that Ce4þ ions entered into the B-site of the pseudo-perovskite structure and acted as acceptor doping. Further investigation demonstrated that both electrical conduction and dielectric relaxation processes were associated with the oxygen vacancies produced by the substitution of Nb5+ ions by the Ce4+ ions.

Isolation of an Isocarbophos-Degrading Strain of Arthrobacter sp. Scl-2 and Identification of the Degradation Pathway

Rong Li,Xin Qiang Guo,Kai Chen,Jian Chun Zhu,Shun Peng Li,Jian Dong Jiang 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2009 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.19 No.11

Crystal structure, dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Ta/W codoped Bi3TiNbO9 Aurivillius phase ceramics

Zhihang Peng,Dongxu Yan,Qiang Chen,Deqiong Xin,Dan Liu,Dingquan Xiao,Jian-guo Zhu 한국물리학회 2014 Current Applied Physics Vol.14 No.12

Aurivillius phase Bi3Ti1xTaxNb1xWxO12 high temperature piezoceramics were prepared by a conventional solid state reaction method. The crystal structure, dielectric, electrical conduction and piezoelectric properties were systematically studied. Pure or modified Bi3TiNbO9 ceramics revealed the presence of only two-layered Aurivillius phase, indicating that Ta/W doping entered into the B-site of pseudo-perovskite structure and formed solid solutions. The Curie temperature had a strong reliance on the structural distortion. Furthermore, Ta/W dopants act as a donor doping, decrease the number of oxygen vacancies and facilitate the domain wall motion. As a result, Ta/W modifications significantly increase the DC resistivity and piezoelectric properties. Bi3Ti0.98Ta0.02Nb0.98W0.02O12 ceramics possess the optimum d33 value (~12.5 pC/N) together with a high TC point (~893 C). Moreover, the resonance eantiresonance spectra demonstrate that the Ta/W-BTN ceramics are indeed piezoelectric in nature at 600 C. The d33 value of BTTNW-2 ceramic remains ~12.2 pC/N after annealing at 700 C. These factors suggest that the BTTNW-based ceramic is a promising candidate for ultra-high temperature sensor applications.

Green Tea Consumption May Be Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southeast China

Huan-Huan Yang,Hui Zhou,Wan-Zhan Zhu,Cai-Long Chen,Guo-Chong Chen,Lu-Gang Yu,Li-qiang Qin 한국식품영양과학회 2020 Journal of medicinal food Vol.23 No.10

Dietary factors play a crucial role in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Therefore, we aimed to examine the associations between habitual green tea consumption and risk factors of CVD among T2DM patients. A total of 1013 patients with T2DM were included in a community-based cross-sectional study. Data on dietary habits, including tea consumption, were collected using a food frequency questionnaire. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the associations. In men, as compared with nongreen tea drinkers, odds ratios (ORs) (95% confidence interval [CI]) of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were 2.06 (95% CI, 1.20–3.55) for those with green tea consumption of once per day and 2.45 (95% CI, 1.31–4.58) for more than or equal to twice per day (P-trend = .004); ORs (95% CI) of general obesity were 2.19 (95% CI, 1.02–4.68) and 2.70 (95% CI, 1.18–6.21), respectively (P-trend = .021); whereas no such association was found in women. Sensitivity analysis according to self-awareness of their T2DM status revealed that the positive association between green tea consumption and general obesity was not reliable. Higher intake of green tea was still positively associated with NAFLD, but it only persisted in participants aged ≥52 years or the lower dietary quality subgroup in further analyses. Our findings suggest that tea consumption was associated with an increased risk of NAFLD among male T2DM patients aged 52 years or older, and those with lower dietary quality, which needs to be confirmed in future prospective studies.