Research on flexible job-shop scheduling problem based on a modified genetic algorithm

Wei Sun,Ying Pan,Xiaohong Lu,Qinyi Ma 대한기계학회 2010 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.24 No.10

Aiming at the existing problems with GA (genetic algorithm) for solving a flexible job-shop scheduling problem (FJSP), such as description model disunity, complicated coding and decoding methods, a FJSP solution method based on GA is proposed in this paper, and job-shop scheduling problem (JSP) with partial flexibility and JIT (just-in-time) request is transformed into a general FJSP. Moreover, a unified mathematical model is given. Through the improvement of coding rules, decoding algorithm, crossover and mutation operators,the modified GA’s convergence and search efficiency have been enhanced. The example analysis proves the proposed methods can make FJSP converge to the optimal solution steadily, exactly, and efficiently.

Preparation and Catalytic Application of Rh3+/Ru3+ Bimetallic Catalyst Stabilized by Triolefinic Macrocycle-Terminated Poly(propylene imine) Dendrimer

Wei Zhou,Xiaohong Peng 한국고분자학회 2016 Macromolecular Research Vol.24 No.11

The novel homogeneous bimetallic Rh3+/Ru3+ catalyst (G2-M(Rh3+ xRu3+ 10-x)) was prepared within a second- generation poly(propylene imine) dendrimer terminated by nitrogen-containing triolefinic macrocycle (G2-M) by a co-complexation route. The G2-M(Rh3+ x Ru3+ 10-x) catalyst was analyzed by 1H NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), and XRD (X-ray diffraction). As a novel catalyst system, The bimetallic ions of Rh3+ and Ru3+ influenced on the catalytic activity for the hydrogenation of nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), which can be related to electron-deficiency effect resulting from the electron density shift from the Rh3+ to the Ru3+. The G2-M (Rh3+ 10) and G2-M(Rh3+ 7Ru3+ 3) displayed more excellent activity and favorable separation capability for the hydrogenation of NBR than the Rh nanoparticle catalyst stabilized by G2-M (G2-M(Rh10)).

Enhanced Separation Capability of Rhodium Ionic Catalyst Encapsulated by Propionation-Terminated Poly(propylene imine) Dendrimer

Wei Zhou,Xiaohong Peng 한국고분자학회 2019 Macromolecular Research Vol.27 No.3

The second generation of poly(propylene imine) dendrimer peripherally terminated by propionation (G2-P) was synthesized. The structure and composition of G2-P were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), 13C NMR, matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and elemental analysis. The encapsulated catalyst (G2-P(Rh3+)) was prepared by the coordination between G2-P and RhCl3·3H2O, and applied to the hydrogenation of nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR). G2-P(Rh3+) displayed excellent catalytic activity and selectivity for NBR and SBR hydrogenation, and Rh residue contents for hydrogenated NBR (HNBR) and hydrogenated SBR were only 80 ppm and 35 ppm respectively without any post treatment, which decreased 69.8% and 80.9% respectively compared with those of RhCl(PPh3)3.

Numerical simulation of resistance welding of solar cell using a thermal-electrical-mechanical coupled model

Xiaohong Zhan,Qi Zhang,Zhenxin Zhu,Yanhong Wei 대한기계학회 2018 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.32 No.1

A thermal-electrical-mechanical coupled model was established to simulate the Parallel-gap resistance welding (PGRW) process between the Germanium-based solar cell and the silver interconnector. The simulated results showed that the peak temperature during PGRW is lower than the melting temperature of the base material. It is indicated that the connection mechanism of PGRW was mainly the interdiffusion and recrystallization due to pressure of electrode and the resistance heat. A detailed calculation method of current was proposed using semi-layered resistance model and layered resistance model. By comparing these models, it was found that the layered resistance model was more accurate to calculate the current value. The maximum residual stress was generated within the region under the welding electrode, while the maximum deformation was generated on the edge of the interconnector. The current variation trend predicated by the simulation results is in good agreement with the results obtained by the experiments.

Synthesis and characterization of silk fibroin-bioactive glass hybrid xerogels

Wu, Xiaohong,Yan, Fuhua,Liu, Wei,Zhan, Hongbing,Yang, Wenrong Techno-Press 2014 Biomaterials and Biomechanics in Bioengineering Vol.1 No.2

This study aimed to develop a novel bioactive hybrid xerogel consisting of silk fibroin /$SiO_2-CaO-P_2O_5$ by sol-gel process at room temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FT-IR Spectroscopy, pore measurement, mechanical property testing, in vitro bioactivity test and cytotoxicity assay were performed to characterize the xerogel for bone tissue engineering application. We have found that the xerogel possessed excellent pore structures and mechanical property. Once immersed in a simulated fluid (SBF), the xerogel exhibited profound bioactivity by inducing hydroxyapatite layers on its surfaces. The cell toxicity study also demonstrated that there was little toxic to MC3T3-E1 cells. These results indicate that silk fibroin /$SiO_2-CaO-P_2O_5$ hybrid xerogel potentially could be used as a bone tissue engineering material.

Study on Microbial Community Succession and Protein Hydrolysis of Donkey Meat during Refrigerated Storage Based on Illumina NOVA Sequencing Technology

Zixiang Wei,Ruidong Chu,Lanjie Li,Jingjing Zhang,Huachen Zhang,Xiaohong Pan,Yifan Dong,Guiqin Liu 한국축산식품학회 2021 한국축산식품학회지 Vol.41 No.4

In this study, the microbial community succession and the protein hydrolysis of donkey meat during refrigerated (4℃) storage were investigated. 16S rDNA sequencing method was used to analyze the bacteria community structure and succession in the level of genome. Meanwhile, the volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N) was measured to evaluate the degradation level of protein. After sorting out the sequencing results, 1,274,604 clean data were obtained, which were clustered into 2,064 into operational taxonomic units (OTUs), annotated to 32 phyla and 527 genus. With the prolonging of storage time, the composition of microorganism changed greatly. At the same time, the diversity and richness of microorganism decreased and then increased. During the whole storage period, Proteobacteria was the dominant phyla, and the Photobacterium, Pseudompnas, and Acinetobacter were the dominant genus. According to correlation analysis, it was found that the abundance of these dominant bacteria was significantly positively correlated with the variation of TVB-N. And Pseudomonas might play an important role in the production of TVB-N during refrigerated storage of donkey meat. The predicted metabolic pathways, based on PICRUSt analysis, indicated that amino metabolism in refrigerated donkey meat was the main metabolic pathways. This study provides insight into the process involved in refrigerated donkey meat spoilage, which provides a foundation for the development of antibacterial preservative for donkey meat.

Tumor Promoting Function of DUSP10 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Is Associated With Tumor-Promoting Cytokines

Xing Wei,Chin Wen Png,Madhushanee Weerasooriya,Heng Li,Chenchen Zhu,Guiping Chen,Chuan Xu,Yongliang Zhang,Xiaohong Xu 대한면역학회 2023 Immune Network Vol.23 No.4

Lung cancer, particularly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which contributes more than 80% to totally lung cancer cases, remains the leading cause of cancer death and the 5-year survival is less than 20%. Continuous understanding on the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of this disease and identification of biomarkers for therapeutic application and response to treatment will help to improve patient survival. Here we found that a molecule known as DUSP10 (also known as MAPK phosphatase 5) is oncogenic in NSCLC. Overexpression of DUSP10 in NSCLC cells resulted in reduced activation of ERK and JNK, but increased activation of p38, which was associated with increased cellular growth and migration. When inoculated in immunodeficient mice, the DUSP10-overexpression NSCLC cells formed larger tumors compared to control cells. The increased growth of DUSP10- overexpression NSCLC cells was associated with increased expression of tumor-promoting cytokines including IL-6 and TGFβ. Importantly, higher DUSP10 expression was associated with poorer prognosis of NSCLC patients. Therefore, DUSP10 could severe as a biomarker for NSCLC prognosis and could be a target for development of therapeutic method for lung cancer treatment.

Synthesis and characterization of silk fibroin-bioactive glass hybrid xerogels

Wu, Xiaohong,Yan, Fuhua,Liu, Wei,Zhan, Hongbing,Yang, Wenrong Techno-Press 2014 Biomaterials and biomedical engineering Vol.1 No.2

This study aimed to develop a novel bioactive hybrid xerogel consisting of silk fibroin /$SiO_2-CaO-P_2O_5$ by sol-gel process at room temperature. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), FT-IR Spectroscopy, pore measurement, mechanical property testing, in vitro bioactivity test and cytotoxicity assay were performed to characterize the xerogel for bone tissue engineering application. We have found that the xerogel possessed excellent pore structures and mechanical property. Once immersed in a simulated fluid (SBF), the xerogel exhibited profound bioactivity by inducing hydroxyapatite layers on its surfaces. The cell toxicity study also demonstrated that there was little toxic to MC3T3-E1 cells. These results indicate that silk fibroin /$SiO_2-CaO-P_2O_5$ hybrid xerogel potentially could be used as a bone tissue engineering material.

Green and Efficient Synthesis of an Adsorbent Fiber by Plasma-induced Grafting of Glycidyl Methacrylate and Its Cd(II) Adsorption Performance

Haonan Chen,Mulin Guo,Xiaohong Yao,Zhengwei Luo,Kai Dong,Zhouyang Lian,Wuji Wei 한국섬유공학회 2018 Fibers and polymers Vol.19 No.4

A new chelating adsorbent for the removal of Cd(II) from aqueous solution, PP-g-GMA-DETA fibers, is prepared by plasma induced grafting of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) onto the surface of polypropylene (PP) fibers, followed by modification with diethylenetriamine (DETA). The effects of grafting parameters on the grafting degree are investigated. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy prove the successful grafting of GMA onto the surfaces of PP fibers and the subsequent conversion of epoxy groups of grafted GMA to amine groups, on reaction with DETA. The adsorption performances of Cd(II) by the chelating fibers are evaluated in detail. Kinetic and isothermal parameters are also evaluated. The data fit well with the pseudo-second order and Langmuir isotherm model, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity of Cd(II) is 46.47 mg g-1 and the prepared fibers show selective adsorbability towards target Cd(II) in presence of competing Mg(II) ions.

Glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 regulates adipocyte differentiation by altering nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate content

Yang Yang,Cheng Zhimin,Zhang Wanfeng,Hei Wei,Lu Chang,Cai Chunbo,Zhao Yan,Gao Pengfei,Guo Xiaohong,Cao Guoqing,Li Bugao 아세아·태평양축산학회 2022 Animal Bioscience Vol.35 No.2

Objective: This study was performed to examine whether the porcine glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 (GOT1) gene has important functions in regulating adipocyte differentiation. Methods: Porcine GOT1 knockout and overexpression vectors were constructed and transfected into the mouse adipogenic 3T3-L1 cells. Lipid droplets levels were measured after 8 days of differentiation. The mechanisms through which GOT1 participated in lipid deposition were examined by measuring the expression of malate dehydrogenase 1 (MDH1) and malic enzyme (ME1) and the cellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) content. Results: GOT1 knockout significantly decreased lipid deposition in the 3T3-L1 cells (p< 0.01), whereas GOT1 overexpression significantly increased lipid accumulation (p<0.01). At the same time, GOT1 knockout significantly decreased the NADPH content and the expression of MDH1 and ME1 in the 3T3-L1 cells. Overexpression of GOT1 significantly increased the NADPH content and the expression of MDH1 and ME1, suggesting that GOT1 regulated adipocyte differentiation by altering the NADPH content. Conclusion: The results preliminarily revealed the effector mechanisms of GOT1 in regulating adipose differentiation. Thus, a theoretical basis is provided for improving the quality of pork and studies on diseases associated with lipid metabolism. Objective: This study was performed to examine whether the porcine glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1 (GOT1) gene has important functions in regulating adipocyte differentiation.Methods: Porcine GOT1 knockout and overexpression vectors were constructed and transfected into the mouse adipogenic 3T3-L1 cells. Lipid droplets levels were measured after 8 days of differentiation. The mechanisms through which GOT1 participated in lipid deposition were examined by measuring the expression of malate dehydrogenase 1 (MDH1) and malic enzyme (ME1) and the cellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) content.Results: GOT1 knockout significantly decreased lipid deposition in the 3T3-L1 cells (p<0.01), whereas GOT1 overexpression significantly increased lipid accumulation (p<0.01). At the same time, GOT1 knockout significantly decreased the NADPH content and the expression of MDH1 and ME1 in the 3T3-L1 cells. Overexpression of GOT1 significantly increased the NADPH content and the expression of MDH1 and ME1, suggesting that GOT1 regulated adipocyte differentiation by altering the NADPH content.Conclusion: The results preliminarily revealed the effector mechanisms of GOT1 in regulating adipose differentiation. Thus, a theoretical basis is provided for improving the quality of pork and studies on diseases associated with lipid metabolism.