A high-efficiency simulation method of wind field and its application on transmission line

Xing Fu,Xing-Heng Zhang,Hong-Nan Li,Gang Li,Hui-Juan Liu 한국풍공학회 2021 Wind and Structures, An International Journal (WAS Vol.33 No.4

Generally, the fluctuating wind is simplified as several independent one-dimensional multivariate stationary Gaussian processes in simulating a natural wind field. The correlation in the lateral, longitudinal and vertical directions should all be considered in the simulation of longitudinal wind field for the large-span spatial structures. In fact, this type of structure has lots of simulation points. The calculation amount of wind field simulation by the harmonic superposition method depends on the scale of cross-spectral density matrix, which is directly related to the number of simulated points, leading to a low efficiency when generating the time-varying wind speed. This paper innovatively proposes a high-efficiency simulation method for the longitudinal wind field based on Taylor’s hypothesis. Subsequently, the effectiveness of the proposed wind field method was verified by the numerical simulation. Finally, the dynamic responses of a transmission tower-line system under the wind loadings generated with the new method and traditional method are calculated and compared. The percentages difference of the mean and maximum axial force at the main tower members are less than 0.02% and 1%, respectively, indicating the effectiveness of the proposed time delay method. The results also show that the proposed simulation method of wind field can not only ensure the simulation accuracy, but also significantly improve the efficiency of wind speed generation, which is suitable for the wind load simulation of large-span spatial structures.

Celastrol, produced by Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F. enhances defense response in cucumber seedlings against diverse environmental stresses

Li-jun Zhu,Xing-guang Deng,Li-juan Zou,Peng-xu Li,Jun-qiang Wu,Da-wei Zhang,Honghui Lin 한국식물학회 2017 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.60 No.1

Celastrol is an active triterpenoid compound isolated from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F.. Many reports have highlighted that celastrol is an effective, safe and desirable approach to the treatment of cancers. However, their biological function during environmental stresses in plants is rarely reported. In the present study, the effects of celastrol on the tolerance against high light (HL), polyethylene glycol (PEG) and cold stress in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) were investigated. Celastrol pretreatment could enhance cucumber seedlings stress tolerance at a concentration of 1 μg ml–1. The results showed that pretreatment with 1 μg ml–1 celastrol clearly induced the activities of antioxidative enzymes, which subsequently alleviated stress-induced oxidative damage in plant cells. We also provided evidence that celastrol upregulated ABA biosynthetic gene NCED2 expression and ABA accumulation in cucumber seedlings, which resulted to the enhanced tolerance in response to environmental stresses. Furthermore, the celastrol-pretreated seedlings showed less photosystem damaged caused by the stress conditions, when compared with the control. Therefore, our findings provide a novel role of celastrol in plant against environmental stresses and indicate that the celastrol-induced activities of antioxidative enzymes and ABA content might contribute to the stress tolerance.

Identification, fine mapping and characterization of Rht-dp, a recessive wheat dwarfing (reduced height) gene derived from Triticum polonicum

Hou-Yang Kang,Li-Juan Lin,Zhi-Jian Song,Jing-Ya Yuan,Mei-Yu Zhong,Hai-Qin Zhang,Xing Fan,Li-Na Sha,Yi Wang,Li-Li Xu,Jian Zeng,Yong-Hong Zhou 한국유전학회 2012 Genes & Genomics Vol.34 No.5

Semi-dwarfism is an agronomically important trait in breeding for resistance to damage by wind and rain (lodging resistance)and for stable high yields. Dwarf Polish wheat (Triticum polonicum L., 2n = 4x = 28, AABB AS304) is a potential donor of dwarfing and other traits for common wheat improvement. A genetic analysis using an F2 population derived from a cross of AS304 and tall cultivar AS302 and derived F2:3 lines indicated that AS304 carries a recessive dwarfing gene, temporarily designated Rht-dp. Molecular markers and bulked segregant analysis were used to characterize and map the gene. Eight polymorphic SSR markers (Xwmc511, Xgwm495, Xgwm 113, Xgwm192, Xgpw7026, Xgpw3017, Xgpw1108 and Xgpw7521) on chromosome arm 4BS and two AFLP markers (M8/E5 and M4/E3) were mapped relative to the dwarfing locus. The closest linked markers, Xgpw3017 and M8/E5 at 0.5 and 3.5 cM, respectively, from Rht-dp will enable its marker assisted transfer to wheat breeding populations. Allelic tests indicated that Rht-dp was allelic to Rht-B1b; hence it may be an alternative allele at the Rht-B1 locus.

Surface Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based on NH2-MIL-53 for Selective Extraction Ochratoxin A in Real Sample

Xing Zhang,Juan He,Huige Wang,Pengfei Xu,Mingyu Wang,Yuanyuan Li,Jing Chen,Lijun He 한국고분자학회 2022 Macromolecular Research Vol.30 No.10

In this study, surface molecularly imprinted polymers were synthesized with the metal-organic framework NH2-MIL-53 as carrier and naringenin as alternative template of Ochratoxin A (OTA). The amino groups on the surface of NH2-MIL- 53 reacted with the epoxy groups in glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). Subsequently, the double bonds of the GMA grafting on the surface of the material were used for polymerization to prepare the surface molecularly imprinted polymers. The obtained polymers were characterized by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, energy spectrometer, Fourier infrared spectrometer, X-ray diffraction, and laser particle size analyzer. Synthetic polymer was combined with solid phase extraction for separation and enrichment of trace OTA in grains. The spiked recoveries were found to be 78.95-106.45%, with relative standard deviations ranging from 5.16% to 6.31%. The detection limit and the quantification limit of the method were 0.04 μg·kg-1 and 0.12 μg·kg-1, respectively. Comparing the pretreatment effects of the self-made cartridge and the immunoaffinity column on the OTA in the sample, it showed that the self-made column had excellent performance and provided a new pretreatment method for the treatment of OTA in grains.

Microstructure Evolution of Inconel 718 Alloy during Ring Rolling Process

Xing-lin Zhu,Dong Liu,Li-juan Xing,Yang Hu,Yan-hui Yang 한국정밀공학회 2016 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.17 No.6

Microstructure determines the comprehensive mechanical properties and service life of ring parts. In this study, ring rolling process is considered as a multi-pass process which is parted into four phases, and the microstructure evolution model is then established based on the characteristics of this multi-pass process by combining with a 3D coupled thermo-mechanical FE model. By contrasting with experiment results, the microstructure evolution model is actually proven can be competently applied to predict the microstructure of the formed ring. Also through comprehensive analysis on distribution of recrystallization fractions based on the microstructure evolution model, conclusions can be summarized as following. (1) It is inaccurate to predict the microstructure by regarding the ring rolling as a single-pass deformation. The ring rolling process should be parted into different phases, and for each phase, the singlepass microstructure evolution model is adapted. (2) Different with single-pass deformation, due to the high temperature dwelling phase during ring rolling process, meta-dynamic recrystallization (MDR) is another important grain refinement mechanism besides dynamic recrystallization (DR). (3) MDR has different distribution trends with DR, which is benefit not only for grains refinement but also for microstructure uniformity. (4) Rolling penetration is obviously improved with feed rate increases, whereas, unduly high feed rate leads to recrystallization fraction decrease in outer layer area, which is adverse to microstructure uniformity.

Proanthocyanidins accelerate the germination of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) seeds

Li-jun Zhu,Xing-guang Deng,Li-juan Zou,Jun-qiang Wu,Da-wei Zhang,Honghui Lin 한국식물학회 2016 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.59 No.2

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are the end products of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway in many seeds, but their biological function is rarely unknown during seed germination. In the present study, we observed that PAs pretreatment accelerated cucumber seeds germination with maximum efficiency at 0.15% by measuring germination percentage and radical length. Using inhibitors of abscisic acid (ABA), gibberellins (GA) and alternative oxidase (AOX) and H2O2 scavenger pretreatment and gene expression analysis, we found that the accelerated effect of 0.15% PAs on seed germination was due to the decreased ABA biogenesis and enhanced GA production. ROS are induced by PAs pretreatment. Then, the enhanced ROS contributed to GA and ethylene accumulation and ABA decrease in seeds. Moreover, the improvement of GA was involved in the further induction of antioxidant enzymes activities. Therefore, our findings uncover a novel role of PAs in seed germination and clarify the relationships between ROS, ABA, GA and ethylene during seed germination.

The efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicines, modified Radix Fici Simplicissimae, combined with Western medicines amongst patients infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in tropical tourist area, China

Juan Chen,Yayun Tan,Zhiquan Wu,Zhiyong Liu,Wei Zhao,Bei Wang,Hua Zhang,Sen Lin,Jianping Li,Changfeng Lin,Yantao Liu,Dong Liang,Chonghao Xing,Daying Yang,Rixia Lin,Ling Lin 한국한의학연구원 2021 Integrative Medicine Research Vol.10 No.2

Expression Profile Analysis of Zinc Transporters (ZIP4, ZIP9, ZIP11, ZnT9) in Gliomas and their Correlation with IDH1 Mutation Status

Kang, Xing,Chen, Rong,Zhang, Jie,Li, Gang,Dai, Peng-Gao,Chen, Chao,Wang, Hui-Juan Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.8

Background: Zinc transporters have been considered as essential regulators in many cancers; however, their mechanisms remain unknown, especially in gliomas. Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1(IDH1) mutation is crucial to glioma. This study aimed to investigate whether zinc transporters are correlated with glioma grade and IDH1 mutation status. Materials and Methods: IDH1 mutation status and mRNA expression of four zinc transporters (ZIP4, ZIP9, ZIP11, and ZnT9) were determined by subjecting a panel of 74 glioma tissue samples to quantitative real-time PCR and pyrosequencing. The correlations between the expression levels of these zinc transporter genes and the grade of glioma, as well as IDH1 mutation status, were investigated. Results: Among the four zinc transporter genes, high ZIP4 expression and low ZIP11 expression were significantly associated with higher grade (grades III and IV) tumors compared with lower grade (grades I and II) counterparts (p<0.0001). However, only ZIP11 exhibited weak correlation with IDH1 mutation status (p=0.045). Samples with mutations in IDH1 displayed higher ZIP11 expression than those without IDH1 mutations. Conclusions: This finding indicated that zinc transporters may interact with IDH1 mutation by direct modulation or action in some shared pathways or genes to promote the development of glioma. Zinc transporters may play an important role in glioma. ZIP4 and ZIP11 are promising molecular diagnostic markers and novel therapeutic targets. Nevertheless, the detailed biological function of zinc transporters and the mechanism of the potential interaction between ZIP11 and IDH1 mutation in gliomagenesis should be further investigated.

Integrated three-dimensional digital assessment of accuracy of anterior tooth movement using clear aligners

Xiao-Juan Zhang,Li He,Hong-Ming Guo,Jie Tian,Yu-Xing Bai,Song Li 대한치과교정학회 2015 대한치과교정학회지 Vol.45 No.6

Objective: To assess the accuracy of anterior tooth movement using clear aligners in integrated three-dimensional digital models. Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography was performed before and after treatment with clear aligners in 32 patients. Plaster casts were laser-scanned for virtual setup and aligner fabrication. Differences in predicted and achieved root and crown positions of anterior teeth were compared on superimposed maxillofacial digital images and virtual models and analyzed by Student’s t-test. Results: The mean discrepancies in maxillary and mandibular crown positions were 0.376 ± 0.041 mm and 0.398 ± 0.037 mm, respectively. Maxillary and mandibular root positions differed by 2.062 ± 0.128 mm and 1.941 ± 0.154 mm, respectively. Conclusions: Crowns but not roots of anterior teeth can be moved to designated positions using clear aligners, because these appliances cause tooth movement by tilting motion.

Anomalous Ferromagnetism and Electron Microscopy Characterization of High-Quality Neodymium Oxychlorides Nanocrystals

Xinliang Zheng,Juan Feng,Jiarui Zhang,Hongna Xing,Jiming Zheng,Mingzi Wang,Yan Zong,Jintao Bai,Xinghua Li 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2016 NANO Vol.11 No.3

High-quality neodymium oxychlorides nanocrystals with cubic shape were synthesized by a nonhydrolytic thermolysis route. The morphology and crystal structure of the neodymium oxychlorides nanocubes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy at the nanoscale. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) image shows that the neodymium oxychlorides nanocrystals are nearly monodispersed with cube-like shape. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) patterns of numerous neodymium oxychlorides nanocubes suggest a pure crystal phase with tetragonal PbFCl matlockite structure. HRTEM image of individual neodymium oxychlorides nanocubes indicate that each nanocubes have a singlecrystalline nature with high quality. Unlike the anti-ferromagnetism of the bulk, the neodymium oxychlorides nanocubes show clearly anomalous ferromagnetic characteristic at room temperature. This finding provides a new platform for the exploration of diluted magnetic semiconductors, rare earth-based nanomaterials and so on.