RESPONSES TO THE POLLUTION HAZE: THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONSCIOUSNESS ON CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOUR

Hao Zhang,Yidan Wang,Shiquan Wang 글로벌지식마케팅경영학회 2016 Global Marketing Conference Vol.2016 No.7

Direct Interaction between Ras Homolog Enriched in Brain and FK506 Binding Protein 38 in Cashmere Goat Fetal Fibroblast Cells

Wang, Xiaojing,Wang, Yanfeng,Zheng, Xu,Hao, Xiyan,Liang, Yan,Wu, Manlin,Wang, Xiao,Wang, Zhigang Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2014 Animal Bioscience Vol.27 No.12

Ras homolog enriched in brain (Rheb) and FK506 binding protein 38 (FKBP38) are two important regulatory proteins in the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. There are contradictory data on the interaction between Rheb and FKBP38 in human cells, but this association has not been examined in cashmere goat cells. To investigate the interaction between Rheb and FKBP38, we overexpressed goat Rheb and FKBP38 in goat fetal fibroblasts, extracted whole proteins, and performed coimmunoprecipitation to detect them by western blot. We found Rheb binds directly to FKBP38. Then, we constructed bait vectors (pGBKT7-Rheb/FKBP38) and prey vectors (pGADT7-Rheb/FKBP38), and examined their interaction by yeast two-hybrid assay. Their direct interaction was observed, regardless of which plasmid served as the prey or bait vector. These results indicate that the 2 proteins interact directly in vivo. Novel evidence is presented on the mTOR signal pathway in Cashmere goat cells.

Compressive Strength, Hydration and Pore Structure of Alkali-Activated Slag Mortars Integrating with Recycled Concrete Powder as Binders

Hao Wang,Liang Wang,Wenfeng Shen,Ke Cao,Lei Sun,Pengju Wang,Liyun Cui 대한토목학회 2022 KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Vol.26 No.2

Recycled concrete powder (RCP) recycling can reduce the consumption of natural resources, which has been highlighted as an ecofriendly and sustainable approach. The alkali-activated slag (AAS) offers notable prospects for replacing conventional Portland cement binders. In this study, we partially replaced granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) with RCP to prepare the AAS mortars. We evaluated the effect of RCP replacement levels and fineness levels on compressive strength, early hydration process, and pore structure pertaining to AAS mortars with RCP (RCP-AAS mortars). According to the experimental results, using 10 – 30% RCP inside AAS mortars enhanced the compressive strength at 1 day, and the improvement was obvious with increasing RCP fineness. The RCP delayed the early-age hydration of the GBFS, decreased the content of hydration products and increased the total porosity. Therefore, it exhibited a negative effect on 28-day compressive strength. These drawbacks of RCP, however, could be modified by increasing its fineness.

LiFePO₄ quantum-dots composite synthesized by a general microreactor strategy for ultra-high-rate lithium ion batteries

Wang, Bo,Xie, Ying,Liu, Tong,Luo, Hao,Wang, Bin,Wang, Chunhui,Wang, Lei,Wang, Dianlong,Dou, Shixue,Zhou, Yu Elsevier 2017 Nano energy Vol.42 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Due to the relatively slow, diffusion-controlled faradaic reaction mechanisms of conventional LiFePO<SUB>4</SUB> (LFP) materials, which is hard to deliver satisfied capacity for high rate applications. In this work, ultrafine LFP quantum dots (LFP-QDs) co-modified by two types of carbonaceous materials - amorphous carbon and graphitized conductive carbon (graphene) have been successfully synthesized through a novel microreactor strategy. Because of the very limited area constructed by the dual-carbon microreactor for the growth of LFP crystal, it's demension was furthest suppressed to a very small level (~ 6.5nm). Such a designed nano-composite possesses a large specific surface area for charge adsorption and abundant active sites for faradaic reactions, as well as ideal kinetic features for both electron and ion transport, and thus exhibits ultra-fast, surface-reaction-controlled lithium storage behavior, mimicking the pseudocapacitive mechanisms for supercapacitor materials, in terms of extraordinary rate capability (78mAhg<SUP>−1</SUP> at 200C) and remarkable cycling stability (~ 99% over 1000 cycles at 20C). On the other side, due to the quasi-2D structure of the synthesized LFP-QDs composite, which can be used as the basic unit to further fabricate free-standing film, aerogel and fiber electrode without the addition of binder and conductive agent for different practical applications. In addition, to deeper understand its electrochemical behavior, a combined experimental and density functional theoretical (DFT) calculation study is also introduced.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> A general microreactor strategy has been developed for structure-optimized Li-contained electrode materials. </LI> <LI> Ultrafine LiFePO<SUB>4</SUB> quantum dots are first reported through the designed microreactor strategy. </LI> <LI> The synthesized G/LFP-QDs@C exhibits ultra-fast, surface-reaction-controlled Li storage behavior. </LI> <LI> A combined experimental and DFT calculation study is introduced to reveal the energy storage mechanism of G/LFP-QDs@C. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>Ultrafine LiFePO<SUB>4</SUB> quantum dots (~ 6.5nm) co-modified by two types of carbonaceous materials - amorphous carbon and graphitized conductive carbon (graphene) have been successfully synthesized through a novel microreactor strategy, which exhibit ultra-fast, surface-reaction-controlled energy storage behavior, mimicking the pseudocapacitive mechanisms for supercapacitor materials, in terms of excellent rate capability and outstanding cycling stability.</P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Exploring the role and mechanisms of diallyl trisulfide and diallyl disulfide in chronic constriction-induced neuropathic pain in rats

( Gang Wang ),( Yan Yang ),( Chunfeng Wang ),( Jianzhong Huang ),( Xiao Wang ),( Ying Liu ),( Hao Wang ) 대한통증학회 2020 The Korean Journal of Pain Vol.33 No.3

Background: Garlic oil is a rich source of organosulfur compounds including diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide. There have been studies showing the neuroprotective actions of these organosulfur compounds. However, the potential of these organosulfur compounds in neuropathic pain has not been explored. The present study was aimed at investigating the pain attenuating potential of diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide in chronic constriction injury (CCI)-induced neuropathic pain in rats. The study also explored their pain-attenuating mechanisms through modulation of H₂S, brain-derived neurotrophin factor (BDNF) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2). Methods: The rats were subjected to CCI injury by ligating the sciatic nerve in four places. The development of neuropathic pain was measured by assessing mechanical hyperalgesia (Randall-Selittotest), mechanical allodynia (Von Frey test), and cold allodynia (acetone drop test) on 14th day after surgery. Results: Administration of diallyl disulfide (25 and 50 mg/kg) and diallyl trisulfide (20 and 40 mg/kg) for 14 days led to a significant reduction in pain in CCI-subjected rats. Moreover, treatment with these organosulfur compounds led to the restoration of H₂S, BDNF and Nrf2 levels in the sciatic nerve and dorsal root ganglia. Coadministration of ANA-12 (BDNF blocker) abolished pain attenuating actions as well as BDNF and the Nrf2 restorative actions of diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide, without modulating H₂S levels. Conclusions: Diallyl disulfide and diallyl trisulfide have the potential to attenuate neuropathic pain in CCI-subjected rats possibly through activation of H₂S-BDNF-Nrf2 signaling pathway.

Impact of cable sag on the efficiency of an inertial mass damper in controlling stay cable vibrations

Zhi-hao Wang,Hui Gao,Yan-wei Xu,Zheng-qing Chen,Hao Wang 국제구조공학회 2019 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.24 No.1

Passive negative stiffness dampers (NSDs) that possess superior energy dissipation abilities, have been proved to be more efficient than commonly adopted passive viscous dampers in controlling stay cable vibrations. Recently, inertial mass dampers (IMDs) have attracted extensive attentions since their properties are similar to NSDs. It has been theoretically predicted that superior supplemental damping can be generated for a taut cable with an IMD. This paper aims to theoretically investigate the impact of the cable sag on the efficiency of an IMD in controlling stay cable vibrations, and experimentally validate superior vibration mitigation performance of the IMD. Both the numerical and asymptotic solutions were obtained for an inclined sag cable with an IMD installed close to the cable end. Based on the asymptotic solution, the cable attainable maximum modal damping ratio and the corresponding optimal damping coefficient of the IMD were derived for a given inertial mass. An electromagnetic IMD (EIMD) with adjustable inertial mass was developed to investigate the effects of inertial mass and cable sag on the vibration mitigation performance of two model cables with different sags through series of first modal free vibration tests. The results show that the sag generally reduces the attainable first modal damping ratio of the cable with a passive viscous damper, while tends to increase the cable maximum attainable modal damping ratio provided by the IMD. The cable sag also decreases the optimum damping coefficient of the IMD when the inertial mass is less than its optimal value. The theoretically predicted first modal damping ratio of the cable with an IMD, taking into account the sag generally, agrees well with that identified from experimental results, while it will be significantly overestimated with a taut-cable model, especially for the cable with large sag.

Right-to-Left Displacement of an Airgun Lead Bullet after Transorbital Entry into the Skull Complicated by Posttraumatic Epilepsy : A Case Report

Chao-bin Wang,Hui Wang,Jun-shuang Zhao,Ze-jun Wu,Hao-dong Liu,Chao-jia Wang,An-rong Li,Dawei Wang,Juntao Hu 대한신경외과학회 2023 Journal of Korean neurosurgical society Vol.66 No.5

Penetrating head injury is a serious open cranial injury. In civilians, it is often caused by non-missile, low velocity flying objects that penetrate the skull through a weak cranial structure, forming intracranial foreign bodies. The intracranial foreign body can be displaced due to its special quality, shape, and location. In this paper, we report a rare case of right-to-left displacement of an airgun lead bullet after transorbital entry into the skull complicated by posttraumatic epilepsy, as a reminder to colleagues that intracranial metal foreign bodies maybe displaced intraoperatively. In addition, we have found that the presence of intracranial metallic foreign bodies may be a factor for the posttraumatic epilepsy, and their timely removal appears to be beneficial for epilepsy control.

Development and Validation of Nomograms to Provide Individualized Predictions of Sur-vival Benefits from Surgery in Patients with Intermediate/Advanced Hepatocel-lular Carcinoma

( Wen-tao Yan ),( Jia-he Wang ),( Ming-da Wang ),( Zheng Wang ),( Bing Quan ),( Ya-hao Zhou ),( Wei-min Gu ),( Hong Wang ),( Ting-hao Chen ),( Tian Yang ) 대한간학회 2018 춘·추계 학술대회 (KASL) Vol.2018 No.1

Aims: According to the BCLC treatment guidelines, surgery does not be recommended for intermediate/advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In real world, however, liver resections are often performed in patients with intermediate/ advanced but resectable HCC, especially in the East. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated multicentric data of 1,325 patients newly diagnosed with intermediate/advanced HCC who underwent curative resection. We randomly divided the subjects into development (n = 875) and validation (n = 450) samples. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were developed and separately validated on the basis of patients’ clinicopathological variables assessed for associations with 1-year recurrence and 3-year mortality. The discriminatory accuracy of these models was compared with conventional tools by analyzing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results: He statistical nomograms built based on performance status, Child-Pugh grade, portal hypertension, preoperative alpha-fetoprotein level, tumor rupture, largest tumor diameter, tumor number, macrovascular and microvascular invasion, and satellites had good calibration and discriminatory abilities, with c-indices of 0.70 (1-year recurrence) and 0.68 (3-year survival), respectively. These models showed satisfactory goodness-of-fit and discrimination abilities in the validation cohort (c-index, 0.68 for 1-year recurrence and 0.69 for 3-year survival). The areas under the ROC curve using these nomograms exceeded those of traditional staging systems, indicating superior discriminatory capability (c-indices, 0.60-0.63 and 0.56-0.62, respectively). Conclusions: Our proposed online nomograms, which present graphically postoperative prognostic models for recurrence and survival in patients with intermediate/advanced but resectable HCC, offer valuable guidance to surgeons and hepatologists for individually predicting survival benefits from surgery and planning recurrence surveillance and adjuvant therapy.

Adsorption of phosphate by Mg/Fe-doped wheat straw biochars optimized using response surface methodology: Mechanisms and application in domestic sewage

Hao Wang,Jiangyue Dai,Huilun Chen,Fei Wang,Yangchen Zhu,Jia Liu,Beihai Zhou,Rongfang Yuan 대한환경공학회 2023 Environmental Engineering Research Vol.28 No.2

In this study, Mg/Fe-doped biochar (MFDB) was prepared using the impregnation pyrolysis method, and its preparation was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The competitive adsorption between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and phosphorus was also investigated. The best adsorption capacity was obtained with an ㎎ impregnation ratio of 3.17:1 (Mg: biomass, g:g), Fe impregnation ratio of 1.3:1 (Fe: biomass, g:g), and pyrolysis temperature of 491℃. The adsorption capacity of MFDB for phosphorus was 179.21 ㎎/g at 40℃, an initial phosphate concentration of 50 ㎎/g and pH 4. The phosphate adsorption by MFDB conformed to a pseudo-primary and secondary adsorption kinetic model, proving the coexistence of physical and chemical adsorption. The adsorption mechanisms, including ligand exchange, electrostatic interaction, and complexation reaction were revealed. As the pH increased, it weakened the electrostatic interaction of phosphate by MFDB and the ligand exchange between phosphate and OH⁻. When the pH was less than 3, the metal oxide dissolved. For pH values exceeding, OH⁻ competed with phosphate for adsorptio, which also weakened the complexation of phosphate and MFDB. The DOM in domestic wastewater had a slight effect on the phosphorus adsorption. The phosphorus removal rates were closely related to lignin-like humic acid and tryptophan.

Control of thermoacoustic instability of liquid-spray flame with porous sound absorber

Hao Zhou,Hao Fang,Dongliang Wei,Zihua Liu,Zhaowen Wang,Hanxiao Meng 대한기계학회 2022 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.36 No.8

A kind of porous sound absorber was studied to control the thermoacoustic oscillation of liquid mist flame, which combined natural fibrous materials and perforated plate. It could optimize the sound absorption characteristics of fibrous materials by adding perforated plate and air cavity. The influences of the interlayer and back cavity depth of two kinds of fibrous materials with the mass of 20, 30, 40 g were investigated experimentally in an impedance tube and applied to control the oscillating ethanol flame. The results showed that the best depth of interlayer and back cavity were 20 cm and 30 cm, respectively. The addition of two kinds of fiber sandwich structures could reduce the amplitude of the sound pressure oscillation in the combustion chamber by 89.2 % and 92.6 %, as well as 88.0 % and 91.2 % in the plenum chamber, meanwhile, restrained the flame heat release fluctuation by 73 %. It was proved that the porous sound absorber could act as a damp in the acoustic transmission path and suppress the sound source.