In-situ PECVD-enabled graphene-V₂O₃ hybrid host for lithium–sulfur batteries

Song, Yingze,Zhao, Wen,Wei, Nan,Zhang, Li,Ding, Feng,Liu, Zhongfan,Sun, Jingyu Elsevier 2018 Nano energy Vol.53 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have been regarded as promising candidates for current energy-storage technologies due to their remarkable advantages in energy density and theoretical capacity. However, one of the daunting challenges remained for advanced Li–S systems thus far deals with the synchronous suppression of polysulfide (LiPS) shuttle and acceleration of redox kinetics. Herein, a cooperative interface bridging adsorptive V<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>3</SUB> and conductive graphene is constructed <I>in-situ</I> by virtue of direct plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), resulting in the design of a novel V<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>3</SUB>-graphene hybrid host to synergize the LiPS entrapment and conversion. The redox kinetics and electrochemical performances of thus-derived cathodes were accordingly enhanced owing to the smooth adsorption-diffusion-conversion of LiPSs even at a sulfur mass loading of 3.7 mg cm<SUP>–2</SUP>. Such interfacial engineering offers us a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the comprehensive regulation of LiPS anchoring ability, electrical conductivity and ion diffusive capability in hybrid hosts on suppressing the LiPS shuttle and propelling the redox kinetics. Our devised PECVD route might pave a new route toward the facial and economic design of hetero-phased multi-functional hosts for high-performance Li–S systems.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Graphene-V<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>3</SUB> hybrid host was designed <I>in-situ</I> based on PECVD route. </LI> <LI> Thus-derived cathode showed a low capacity decay of merely 0.046% per cycle at 2 C after 1000 cycles. </LI> <LI> Cathodes with a relatively high sulfur mass loading (3.7 mg cm<SUP>–2</SUP>) were fabricated. </LI> <LI> The smooth adsorption-diffusion-conversion of polysulfides was thoroughly probed <I>via</I> experimental studies and DFT simulations. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Membrane technologies for Li+/Mg2+ separation from salt-lake brines and seawater: A comprehensive review

Ye Zhang,Li Wang,Wei Sun,Yue-hua Hu,Honghu Tang 한국공업화학회 2020 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.81 No.-

Recent years have seen rapid improvement of technology and large-scale applications of lithium-ionbatteries, which leads to an increasing market demand for lithium. Since the land lithium resources arediminishing drastically, the sources of lithium extraction have shifted to the large amount of waterresources containing salt-lake brines and seawater. Among the varieties of aqueous recovery approaches,membrane technology seems to have huge development potential and good application prospect. This isbecause the membrane technologies exhibit excellent Li/Mg separation selectivity, with low energyconsumption and green process owing to no addition of chemicals. The present work reviews the latestadvances in various membrane technologies, including nanofiltration membrane, electrodialysis,membrane capacitive deionization approaches, solid electrolyte electrolysis-based technology, etc. Therecent developments in positively charged nanofiltration membrane are discussed in terms of thepreparation methods, membrane properties, and Li/Mg separation coefficient. In addition, the effects ofseveral factors on electrodialysis for lithium extraction and relevant mechanisms in both simple andactual saline systems are discussed, including applied voltage, VC/VD, and coexisting ions. Theapplications of electrodialysis with novel selective membrane involving nanofiltration membrane as wellas solid electrolyte membrane and perspectives for further investigation are proposed.

Li-Water Battery with Oxygen Dissolved in Water as a Cathode

Kim, Jae-Kwang,Yang, Wei,Salim, Jason,Ma, Chao,Sun, Chunwen,Li, Jianqi,Kim, Youngsik The Electrochemical Society 2014 Journal of the Electrochemical Society Vol.161 No.3

<P>In this work, we demonstrate a lithium-water battery that uses oxygen dissolved in water as a cathode, Sr<SUB>0.95</SUB>Ce<SUB>0.05</SUB>CoO<SUB>3-δ</SUB> (SCCO)-copper nanoparticles as an efficient bifunctional catalyst, and with hybrid electrolytes. The SCCO-Cu composite catalyst exhibits an efficient and stable bifunctional catalytic activity, especially for the OER. The round-trip efficiency of the cell with SCCO-Cu nanoparticles catalyst reaches 84.1%, close to that of the 50% Pt/carbon-black catalyst (87.2%). The improved performance of the SCCO-Cu catalyst can be ascribed to the synergetic effect of SCCO and copper. The preliminary results demonstrate that the rechargeable lithium-water battery with oxygen dissolved in water flow can be achieved with high efficient and low cost oxide catalyst. This can be a good candidate for a large stationary energy storage system (ESS) with a low-cost.</P>

Cholinesterases inhibition studies of biological active compounds from the rhizomes of <i>Alpinia officinarum</i> Hance and <i>in silico</i> molecular dynamics

Lee, Ji Sun,Kim, Jang Hoon,Han, Yoo Kyong,Ma, Jin Yeul,Kim, Young Ho,Li, Wei,Yang, Seo Young Elsevier 2018 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES Vol.120 No.2

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Six diarylheptanoids (<B>1</B>–<B>6</B>) and two flavonoids (<B>7</B> and <B>8</B>) derived from <I>Alpinia officinarum</I> were evaluated for their ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase. Compound <B>1</B> showed the highest degree of inhibition, with an IC<SUB>50</SUB> of approximately 2 μM, followed by moderate degrees of inhibition by <B>2</B>, <B>4</B> and <B>7</B>, with IC<SUB>50</SUB> values ranging from 20 to 40 μM. The remaining isolated compounds <B>3</B>, <B>5</B>, <B>6</B> and <B>8</B> had IC<SUB>50</SUB> values greater than 50 μM. Enzyme kinetic studies showed that the compounds with high or moderate activity were competitive inhibitors, anchored to the active site of acetylcholinesterase. In particular, compounds <B>1</B> and <B>2</B> were docked at slightly different positions from those occupied by <B>4</B> and <B>7</B>. Furthermore, molecular dynamics studies showed that compound <B>1</B> maintained its interactions with residues Thr74 and Phe295 throughout the simulation trajectory. Our findings suggest that compound <B>1</B> is a potential therapeutically relevant inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Six diarylheptanoids (<B>1</B>–<B>6</B>) and two flavonoids (<B>7</B> and <B>8</B>) were isolated from <I>Alpinia officinarum</I>. </LI> <LI> Compound <B>1</B> showed acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity with IC<SUB>50</SUB> value of approximately 2 μM. </LI> <LI> Compounds <B>1</B>, <B>2</B>, <B>4</B>, and <B>7</B> inhibited the catalytic reaction of acetylcholinesterase as competitive mode. </LI> <LI> Computational simulation study suggested the predicted binding position of the compound <B>1</B> with catalytic site of receptor. </LI> </UL> </P>

Realizing highly efficient multicolor tunable emissions from Tb³⁺ and Eu³⁺ co-doped CaGd₂(WO₄)₄ phosphors via energy transfer by single ultraviolet excitation for lighting and display applications

Huang, Xiaoyong,Li, Bin,Du, Peng,Guo, Heng,Cao, Renping,Yu, Jae Su,Wang, Kai,Sun, Xiao Wei Elsevier 2018 Dyes and pigments Vol.151 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>In this paper, we reported on multicolor emission tuning in Tb<SUP>3+</SUP> and Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> co-doped CaGd<SUB>2</SUB>(WO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>4</SUB> phosphors prepared by a traditional high-temperature solid-state reaction. Upon 380 nm ultraviolet excitation, the emission color of CaGd<SUB>2</SUB>(WO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>4</SUB>:Tb<SUP>3+</SUP>,Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> phosphors can be readily tuned from green to yellow, orange and finally to pure red through varying the concentration ratio of Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> and Tb<SUP>3+</SUP> ions. The energy transfer mechanism from Tb<SUP>3+</SUP> to Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> was systematically investigated by photoluminescence spectra, luminescence decay times, and time-resolved spectra. The internal quantum efficiencies of these phosphors were measured, and their thermal stability was also studied. A prototype white light-emitting diode (LED) device was fabricated by using an ultraviolet chip combined with a blend of blue-emitting BaMgAl<SUB>10</SUB>O<SUB>l7</SUB>:Eu<SUP>2+</SUP> phosphors, green-emitting BaSrSiO<SUB>4</SUB>:Eu<SUP>2+</SUP> phosphors, and red-emitting CaGd<SUB>2</SUB>(WO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>4</SUB>:50%Tb<SUP>3+</SUP>,50%Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> phosphors. All the results indicate that the CaGd<SUB>2</SUB>(WO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>4</SUB>:Tb<SUP>3+</SUP>,Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> has great potential application in lighting and displays.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> CaGd<SUB>2</SUB>(WO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>4</SUB>:Tb<SUP>3+</SUP>,Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> showed efficient energy-transfer from Tb<SUP>3+</SUP> to Eu<SUP>3+</SUP>. </LI> <LI> CaGd<SUB>2</SUB>(WO<SUB>4</SUB>)<SUB>4</SUB>:Tb<SUP>3+</SUP>,Eu<SUP>3+</SUP> exhibited tunable color emission under 380 nm excitation. </LI> <LI> The energy-transfer mechanism was studied in detail. </LI> <LI> Quantum efficiency and thermal stability were investigated. </LI> <LI> The proof-of-concept LED lamps were fabricated by employing phosphors and UV LEDs. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Disc cutters’ layout design of the full-face rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) using a cooperative coevolutionary algorithm

Wei Sun,Junzhou Huo,Jing Chen,Zhen Li,Xu Zhang,Li Guo,Haifeng Zhao,Yu Zhao 대한기계학회 2011 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.25 No.2

In rock TBM design the disc cutters’ layout design of the full-face rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) is one of the key technologies. However, there are few published papers in literatures for various reasons. In this paper, based on the engineering technical requirements and the corresponding cutter head’s structure design requirements, a nonlinear multi-objective disc cutters’ layout mathematical model with complex constraints and the corresponding multi-stage solution strategy are presented, in which the whole disc cutters’ layout design process is decomposed into the disc cutters’ spacing design and the disc cutters’ plane layout design. A numerical simulation method based on the FEM theory is adopted to simulate the rock chipping process induced by three TBM disc cutters to determine the optimal cutter spacing. And a cooperative coevolutionary genetic algorithm (CCGA) is adopted to solve the disc cutters’ plane layout design problem. Finally, a disc cutters’ layout design instance of the TBM is presented to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method. The computational results show that the proposed method can be used to solve the disc cutters’ layout design problem of the TBM and provide various layout schemes within short running times for the engineers to choose from.

Erinacene D, a new aromatic compound from Hericium erinaceum

Li, Wei,Sun, Ya Nan,Zhou, Wei,Shim, Sang Hee,Kim, Young Ho Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2014 The Journal of Antibiotics Vol.67 No.10

Correlations between Anti-Mast Cell Autoantibodies and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

( Li Wei Sun ),( Kang Erxun ),( Jie Li ),( Jian Yang ),( Chun Yu Han ) 대한피부과학회 2014 Annals of Dermatology Vol.26 No.2

Background: The etiology of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is not completely clear. There are a few antibodies were reported to correlate with CIU. Objective: To investigate the correlation these antibodies and CIU. Methods: The autologous serum skin test (ASST) and allergens were performed. Serum levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE), anti- FcεRI and anti-IgE, anti-Helicobacter pylori (HP) antibodies and anti-thyroglobulin antibody (TGAb) were measured in 100 patients with CIU, acute urticaria (AU) and normal controls respectively. Results: Eighty-six percent food or inhalant allergens were detected in AU patients, but no allergens were detected in CIU patients and normal controls. Serum anti-FcεRI antibody and anti-IgE antibody levels were higher in the CIU than that in the AU patients and normal controls (p<0.05, respectively). IgE level was lower in the CIU patients (T=190.00, p< 0.05), but increased in the AU patients (T=226.00, p<0.05) compared with the normal controls. The ASST positive rates in the CIU and the AU patients were 53.4% and 12.6% respectively, but all normal controls were negative. The anti-FcεRI antibody level was higher in the ASST-positive CIU patients than those negative ones (T=101.73, p<0.05). In anti-HP antibody positive and TGAb positive CIU patients, anti-FcεRI antibody positive rate was higher than AU patients (p<0.01) and normal controls (p<0.01). Conclusion: The anti-FcεRI and anti-IgE antibodies play a key role in CIU, but anti-HP antibody and TGAb have an indirect correlation with CIU.

Effect of Glutamate on the Vestibulo-Solitary Projection after Sodium Nitroprusside-Induced Hypotension in Conscious Rats

Li, Li-Wei,Ji, Guang-Shi,Yang, Yan-Zhao,Ameer, Abdul Nasir,Kim, Min Sun,Park, Byung Rim,Jin, Yuan-Zhe The Korean Society of Pharmacology 2015 The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology Vol.19 No.3

Orthostatic hypotension is most common in elderly people, and its prevalence increases with age. Attenuation of the vestibulo-sympathetic reflex (VSR) is commonly associated with orthostatic hypotension. In this study, we investigated the role of glutamate on the vestibulo-solitary projection of the VSR pathway to clarify the pathophysiology of orthostatic hypotension. Blood pressure and expression of both pERK and c-Fos protein were evaluated in the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) after microinjection of glutamate into the medial vestibular nucleus (MVN) in conscious rats with sodium nitroprusside (SNP)-induced hypotension that received baroreceptor unloading via sinoaortic denervation (SAD). SNP-induced hypotension increased the expression of both pERK and c-Fos protein in the NTS, which was abolished by pretreatment with glutamate receptor antagonists (MK801 or CNQX) in the MVN. Microinjection of glutamate receptor agonists (NMDA or AMPA) into the MVN increased the expression of both pERK and c-Fos protein in the NTS without causing changes in blood pressure. These results indicate that both NMDA and AMPA receptors play a significant role in the vestibulo-solitary projection of the VSR pathway for maintaining blood pressure, and that glutamatergic transmission in this projection might play a key role in the pathophysiology of orthostatic hypotension.

Dibenzoheptazethrene Isomers with Different Biradical Characters: An Exercise of Clar’s Aromatic Sextet Rule in Singlet Biradicaloids

Sun, Zhe,Lee, Sangsu,Park, Kyu Hyung,Zhu, Xiaojian,Zhang, Wenhua,Zheng, Bin,Hu, Pan,Zeng, Zebing,Das, Soumyajit,Li, Yuan,Chi, Chunyan,Li, Run-Wei,Huang, Kuo-Wei,Ding, Jun,Kim, Dongho,Wu, Jishan American Chemical Society 2013 JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - Vol.135 No.48

<P><I>Clar’s aromatic sextet rule</I> has been widely used for the prediction of the reactivity and stability of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with a <I>closed-shell</I> electronic configuration. Recent advances in <I>open-shell</I> biradicaloids have shown that the number of aromatic sextet rings plays an important role in determination of their ground states. In order to test the validity of this rule in singlet biradicaloids, the two soluble and stable dibenzoheptazethrene isomers <B>DBHZ1</B> and <B>DBHZ2</B> were prepared by different synthetic approaches and isolated in crystalline form. These two molecules have different numbers of aromatic sextet rings in their respective biradical resonance forms and thus are expected to exhibit varied singlet biradical character. This assumption was verified by different experimental methods, including nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electron spin resonance (ESR), superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID), steady-state and transient absorption spectroscopy (TA), and X-ray crystallographic analysis, assisted by unrestricted symmetry-broken density functional theory (DFT) calculations. <B>DBHZ2</B>, with more aromatic sextet rings in the biradical form, was demonstrated to possess greater biradical character than <B>DBHZ1</B>; as a result, <B>DBHZ2</B> exhibited an intense one-photon absorption (OPA) in the near-infrared region (λ<SUB>abs</SUB><SUP>max</SUP> <I>=</I> 804 nm) and a large two-photon absorption (TPA) cross-section (σ<SUP>(2)</SUP><SUB>max</SUB> = 2800 GM at 1600 nm). This investigation together with previous studies indicates that Clar’s aromatic sextet rule can be further extended to the singlet biradicaloids to predict their ground states and singlet biradical characters.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/jacsat/2013/jacsat.2013.135.issue-48/ja410279j/production/images/medium/ja-2013-10279j_0012.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/ja410279j'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>