Effect of phosphorus deficiency on erythrocytic morphology and function in cows

Ziwei Zhang,Mingyu Bi,Jie Yang,Haidong Yao,Zhonghua Liu,Shiwen Xu 대한수의학회 2017 Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.18 No.3

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of phosphorus (P) deficiency on the morphological and functional characteristics of erythrocytes in cows. Forty Holstein-Friesian dairy cows in mid-lactation were randomly divided into two groups of 20 each and were fed either a low-P diet (0.03% P/kg dry matter [DM]) or a control diet (0.36% P/kg DM). Red blood cell (RBC) indices results showed RBC and mean corpuscular hemoglobin decreased while mean corpuscular volume increased significantly (p < 0.05) in P-deficient cows. Erythrocyte morphology showed erythrocyte destruction in P-deficient cows. Erythrocytes’ functional characteristics results showed total bilirubin and indirect bilirubin concentrations and aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase activity levels in the serum of P-deficient cows were significantly higher than those in control diet-fed cows. Activities of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in erythrocytes were lower, while the malondialdehyde content was greater, in P-deficient cows than in control diet-fed cows. Na+/K+-ATPase and Mg2+-ATPase activities were lower in P-deficient cows than in control diet-fed cows; however, Ca2+-ATPase activity was not significantly different. The phospholipid composition of the erythrocyte membrane changed and membrane fluidity rigidified in P-deficient cows. The results indicate that P deficiency might impair erythrocyte integrity and functional characteristics in cows.

Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing the Preparation Process of Cellulose Acetate/Polylactic Acid Nonwoven Surgical Gown Material

Shujie Zhang,Lisong Fu,Zhaowei Yang,Mengke Jing,Ziwei Zhang,Shijian Xiang,Rui Wang 한국섬유공학회 2021 Fibers and polymers Vol.22 No.4

In view of the problems that traditional woven surgical gowns are prone to cross infection in blocking blood andliquid spillage, cellulose acetate (CA)/polylactic acid (PLA) nonwoven materials were prepared to improve the functionalrequirements of surgical materials in combination with the rapidly developing green fibers. Fiber mixing ratio, fiber webareal weight and water jet pressure were selected to optimize the preparation process of cellulose acetate/polylactic acid (CA/PLA) nonwoven materials with moisture permeability and filtration efficiency. The results showed that the fiber mixing ratiowas 49:51, and the fiber web areal weight was 130 g/m2, and the water jet pressure was 7 MPa. Under this process, moisturepermeability is 5240.86 g/(m2·h), and the filtration efficiency is 38.12 %, which is close to the theoretical value. It shows thatthe response surface method has practical application value, indicating that the response surface method has practicalapplication value, and can provide a theoretical basis for the preparation process parameters of barrier and comfort nonwovensurgical gowns at the same time.

The Vis-NIR multicolor emitting phosphor Ba4Gd3Na3(PO4)6F2: Eu2+, Pr3+ for LED towards plant growth

Ziwei Zhou,Niumiao Zhang,Jiayu Chen,Xianju Zhou,Maxim S. Molokeev,Chongfeng Guo 한국공업화학회 2018 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.65 No.-

Photosynthesis process is the basic for plant growth, which needs energy from the light. The pigments of chlorophyll a, b and bacteriochlorophyll are responsible for the absorption of light, in which blue, red and near-infrared (NIR) light directly or indirectly promote the plant growth and enhancement of nurtiments. It is important for plant to support absorbable light, and phosphhor-converted light emitting diodes (pc-LEDs) are low-cost, energy-saving and enviromental friendly devices for plant growth. To develop a phosphor with emission covering the blue, red and NIR, a series of phosphors Ba4Gd3Na3(PO4)6F2: Eu2+, Pr3+ with blue, red and NIR multi-emitting were prepared. Their emissions not only match well with the absorption spectra of pigments in the plant, but also could be excited by near ultraviolet (n-UV) LED chip. The crystal structure of host Ba4Gd3Na3(PO4)6F2 was refined from the XRD data and three different crystallographic sites occupied by Eu2+ were determined through low temperature photoluminescence spectra. The energy transfer from Eu2+ to Pr3+ ions was also discussed in detail. Results indicated that the multi-emitting Ba4Gd3Na3(PO4)6F2: Eu2+, Pr3+ can serve as a phosphor candidate for plant growth LEDs.

Enhanced Formaldehyde Gas Sensing Properties of ZnO Nanosheets Modified with Graphene

Ziwei Chen,Yuyuan Hong,Zhidong Lin,Li-Ming Liu,Xiao-Wen Zhang 대한금속·재료학회 2017 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LETTERS Vol.13 No.3

In this study, pure ZnO (ZnO-1, ZnO-2) with two different morphologies, andgraphene doped ZnO-2 (G-ZnO-2) were synthesized using a simplehydrothermal process at 150 °C. The formaldehyde gas sensing performanceof the G-ZnO-2 composite, synthesized by an in-situ method was investigated. The morphologies and the structures of the nanomaterials were characterizedby X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electronic microscopy, andtransmission electron microscopy. The experimental results indicate that the GZnO-2 based sensor exhibits unique advantages for the sensing offormaldehyde gas at concentrations in the range of 2 to 2000 ppm, such as fastresponse/recovery time and good selectivity, at an optimal workingtemperature of 200 °C. The improved sensing performance of the G-ZnO-2composite indicates that the addition of graphene is effective in improving theformaldehyde sensing performance of ZnO-based sensors.

Comparison of formation of bubbles and droplets in step-emulsification microfluidic devices

Wei Zhang,Ziwei Liu,Shaokun Jiang,Chunying Zhu,Youguang Ma,Taotao Fu 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.106 No.-

Monodispersed microbubbles and microdroplets are widely used as reaction carriers in microfluidics. Inthis study, the generation processes of bubbles and droplets in a step-emulsification microfluidic deviceare compared to show the similarities and differences in the emulsification process. By changing theplacement of the microdevice, the effects of buoyancy and gravity on the generation of bubbles and dropletsare introduced, and the feedback mechanism of the bubble layer and the effect of droplet accumulationon the emulsification process are clarified. Finally, based on the analysis of the difference of thepinch-off of the dispersed phase between the bubble and the droplet in this configuration, the Plateau-Rayleigh instability processes for the formation of bubble and droplet are revealed by using a highspeedcamera system, and the reasons for the difference of the operating ranges of the gas flow rateand liquid flow rate in the dripping flow regime are explained.

Electrostatic Discharge Characteristics of Cable Discharge Event

Yu Zhang,Yafei Yuan,Xiaoqing Li,Ming Yang,Na Feng,Ziwei Lu,Jihao He,Qizheng Ji 대한전기학회 2019 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.14 No.1

The characteristics of cable electrostatic discharge event are investigated, which has been proved to be a hazard leading to ESD damage. The electrostatic voltage under operations on cable is measured and the effects of the discharge parameters including electrostatic voltage, cable length, cable type and the distance to the ground on cable discharge event (CDE) are studied experimentally. The CDE current waveform appears as a sequence of oscillating rectangular pulses with fast rising time, short pulse width but high amplitude. The current amplitude linearly increases with the electrostatic voltage, while the pulse width is mainly determined by the cable length. The distance to the ground and the cable type has little influence once the distance is relatively large. The discharge by cable with multiple cores is also investigated. Theoretical discussion is made to explain the phenomenon and its mechanism.

Sensitive Colorimetric Sensor for Lead Ions and VOCs Based on Histidine-Functionalized Polydiacetylene

Guang Yang,Ziwei Nie,Siyu Zhang,Zhaoliang Ge,Jiayin Zhao,Jiuru Zhang,Bin Li 한국고분자학회 2020 Macromolecular Research Vol.28 No.13

Due to the high toxicity of lead ions (Pb2+) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to human health and the environment, increasing attention has been paid by scientists to the development of simple, flexible and sensitive sensors or methods that are capable of tracing Pb2+ ions or VOCs with colorimetric visualization. In this study, the fabrication of colorimetric sensors based on histidine-functionalized diacetylene (His-DA), chromatic π-conjugated liposomes, for tracing Pb2+ ions was described. With a suitable molar ratio (4:1) between the10,12-pentacosadiynoic acid (PCDA) and His-DA monomers, the histidine units of the hybrid liposomes could rationally interrupt the efficient backbone length of polydiacetylene (PDA) chains, which causes the probe to be highly sensitive and selective for colorimetric visualization of tracing Pb2+ ions. Moreover, the His-PDA films also displayed sensitivity to volatile organic solvents or vapors, which could promote vivid color changes from blue to purple or pink. These interesting findings indicate that histidine-functionalized diacetylene may offer a promising way to design smart devices for real applications of sensing or tracing hazardous substances in the future.

Upregulation of adiponectin by Ginsenoside Rb1 contributes to amelioration of hepatic steatosis induced by high fat diet

Yaru Li,Shuchen Zhang,Ziwei Zhu,Ruonan Zhou,Pingyuan Xu,Lingyan Zhou,Yue Kan,Jiao Li,Juan Zhao,Penghua Fang,Xizhong Yu,Wenbin Shang 고려인삼학회 2022 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.46 No.4

Background: Ginsenoside Rb1 (GRb1) is capable of regulating lipid and glucose metabolism through itsaction on adipocytes. However, the beneficial role of GRb1-induced up-regulation of adiponectin in liversteatosis remains unelucidated. Thus, we tested whether GRb1 ameliorates liver steatosis and insulinresistance by promoting the expression of adiponectin. Methods: 3T3-L1 adipocytes and hepatocytes were used to investigate GRb1's action on adiponectinexpression and triglyceride (TG) accumulation. Wild type (WT) mice and adiponectin knockout (KO)mice fed high fat diet were treated with GRb1 for 2 weeks. Hepatic fat accumulation and function as wellas insulin sensitivity was measured. The activation of AMPK was also detected in the liver andhepatocytes. Results: GRb1 reversed the reduction of adiponectin secretion in adipocytes. The conditioned medium(CM) from adipocytes treated with GRb1 reduced TG accumulation in hepatocytes, which was partlyattenuated by the adiponectin antibody. In the KO mice, the GRb1-induced significant decrease of TGcontent, ALT and AST was blocked by the deletion of adiponectin. The elevations of GRb1-induced insulinsensitivity indicated by OGTT, ITT and HOMA-IR were also weakened in the KO mice. The CM treatmentsignificantly enhanced the phosphorylation of AMPK in hepatocytes, but not GRb1 treatment. Likewise,the phosphorylation of AMPK in liver of the WT mice was increased by GRb1, but not in the KO mice. Conclusions: The up-regulation of adiponectin by GRb1 contributes to the amelioration of liver steatosisand insulin resistance, which further elucidates a new mechanism underlying the beneficial effects ofGRb1 on obesity

Is there chiral correlation between graphitic layers in double-wall carbon nanotubes?

He, Maoshuai,Xu, Ziwei,Shang, Danhong,Zhang, Xiuyun,Zhang, Hao,Li, Dong,Jiang, Hua,Kauppinen, Esko,Ding, Feng Elsevier 2019 Carbon Vol.144 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Because of the unique concentric structure, double-wall carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) possess fascinating properties which depend on the respective chirality of both the outer and the inner tubes. In this work, we study the chiral correlations of DWNTs synthesized by chemical vapor deposition on Fe nanoparticles. Contrary to some recent report, the distribution of chiral angle difference between inner and outer tubes in our work agrees with that calculated for all possible configurations. Remarkably, DWNTs with commensurate structures, <I>i.e</I>. outer and inner tubes have same chiral angles, are observed. The mechanism for the formation of DWNTs with approximately commensurate structures is discussed on the basis of layer by layer model. Furthermore, the interactional energies between the inner and outer walls are calculated to address the stability of different DWNT configurations. This work helps understand the growth mechanism of DWNTs and comprehend their structure stabilities with different configurations.</P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>Double-wall carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) synthesized by chemical vapor deposition show randomly distributed chiral angle differences between inner and outer tubes. The mechanism for the formation of DWNTs with approximately commensurate structures is discussed based on layer by layer model. The interactional energies between the inner and outer walls are calculated to address the stability of different DWNT configurations.</P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

A Novel Stochastic Model Predictive Control Considering Predictable Disturbance With Application to Personalized Adaptive Cruise Control

Xuqiang Qiao,Ling Zheng,Yinong Li,Ziwei Zhang,Jie Zeng,Hao Zheng 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2024 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.22 No.2

A novel stochastic model predictive control (SMPC) scheme is proposed for automotive scenes based on high-performance and practical motion state prediction method. The significant properties of the proposed scheme are that: 1) it can accurately predict disturbances within the prediction horizon, and 2) the prediction results can be considered into the optimizing process to obtain a more efficient and accurate controller. As a result, the proposed adaptive cruise control (ACC) system can ensure driving safety and improve tracking accuracy and comfort performance while satisfying different driving styles. In detail, a large amount of naturalistic driving data is collected based on a real vehicle test platform at first. Then an adaptive optimization Gaussian process regression (AOGPR) is developed and trained with real measurements to predict the motion states of the preceding vehicle. The prediction module is embedded in SMPC to bind the collision conditions, tighten the states and finally construct a novel controller, i.e., AOGPR-SMPC controller. A bidirectional LSTM (BiLSTM) network is trained and tested for online recognizing driving styles to satisfy personalized car-following needs. The simulation and field tests verify and evaluate the proposed controller. The results demonstrate that the ACC system could realize personalized carfollowing according to the driver’s driving style, and the proposed controller can obtain better tracking accuracy and comfort performance compared with the GPR-SMPC controller and MPC controller.