Preparation of ortho-symmetric double (OSD) Z-scheme SnO2\CdSe/ Bi2O3 sonocatalyst by ultrasonic-assisted isoelectric point method for effective degradation of organic pollutants

Siyi Li,Meng Zhang,Xue Ma,Jing Qiao,Hongbo Zhang,Jun Wang,Youtao Song 한국공업화학회 2019 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.72 No.-

In this work, an ortho-symmetric double (OSD) Z-scheme SnO2\CdSe/Bi2O3 sonocatalyst is skillfullydesigned and synthesized via ultrasonic-assisted isoelectric point method and then the sonocatalyticactivity is studied under ultrasonic irradiation in the degradation of organic contaminants. The effects ofultrasonic irradiation time, sonocatalyst dosage, initial Rhodamine B concentration, organic dye kind andused times are investigated systemically. The formation of OH and h+ are confirmed by using t-BuOH andoxalate, respectively. The Rhodamine B can completely be degraded under given experimental conditionssuch as 10 mg/L Rhodamine B solution, 1.00 g/L OSD Z-scheme SnO2\CdSe/Bi2O3 dosage and 150 minultrasonic process. The formation of mainly intermediate products is studied by Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry. Moreover, the sonocatalytic reaction mechanism caused by OSD Z-schemeSnO2\CdSe/Bi2O3 is presented.

Effect of Cyclic Deep Cryogenic Treatment on Corrosion Resistance of 7075 Alloy

Ruiming Su,Siyi Ma,Kaining Wang,Guanglong Li,Yingdong Qu,Rongde Li 대한금속·재료학회 2022 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.28 No.4

The cyclic deep cryogenic treatment was proposed to improve both the hardness and corrosion resistance of the high strength7075 aluminum alloy. The effect of different CDCT times on the exfoliation corrosion and intergranular corrosion of the alloyswere observed by scanning electron microscope. The corrosion behaviors of the alloys were monitored by electrochemicaltechniques. The hardness of the alloy was measured by Vickers hardness tester. Furthermore, the microstructures of thealloys were examined by transmission electron microscope. The results show that the corrosion resistance and hardness arestrongly affected by the precipitate state. The discontinuous grain boundary precipitates and the wide precipitate free zoneswill enhance the corrosion resistance. The fine precipitates distributed evenly in the matrix can increase the hardness. Afterthe CDCT, the corrosion resistance is remarkably improved without sacrificing the hardness. The best combination of thehardness and corrosion resistance is exhibited for the alloy treated with the CDCT twice.

A highly active Z-scheme NiGa2O4/anthraquinone/MoO3 photocatalyst via charge transfer for sunlight photocatalytic simultaneous conversions of nitrite and sulfite

Xue Ma,Siyi Li,Zhihui Qu,Meng Zhang,Jing Qiao,Xin Cui,Chunquan Wang,Jun Wang,Youtao Song 한국공업화학회 2019 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.78 No.-

The separation efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs (e –h+) is an important factor for ahighly photocatalytic activity of Z-scheme photocatalytic system. In order to suppress the recombining ofphotogenerated e and h+ and enhance the electron transfer rate, anthraquinone (AQ) as special electrontransfer channel is combined with NiGa2O4 and MoO3, forming a Z-scheme NiGa2O4/AQ/MoO3photocatalyst. Due to unique chemical and physical properties, AQ provides a novel electron transmissionway. Compared with traditional conductive channels (for example, noble metals and graphene), in thisway, the AQ may greatly enhance the electron transfer efficiency. In addition, the related morphology,optical properties and chemical composition were investigated by a sequence of characterizationmethods. The influences of photocatalyst species, irradiation time and used times in simultaneouslyconverting nitrite and sulfite under simulated sunlight were also studied. The results indicate that theprepared Z-scheme NiGa2O4/AQ/MoO3 photocatalyst exhibits a much high activity. The conversion ratesof nitrite and sulfite can reach 89.81% and 94.47%, respectively, under simulated sunlight irradiation forfour hours. The enhanced photocatalytic activity is attributed to the fact that AQ can rapidly transferelectron by inner charge transfer. This charge transfer way can provide a new idea to design subsequentphotocatalysts.

Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Control of Port Enterprises: Qingdao port as case study

Bao Jiang,Jian Li,Siyi SHEN 한국해운물류학회 2018 The Asian journal of shipping and Logistics Vol.34 No.3

China's reform has led to rapid port enterprise development and improved major coastal port throughput capacity and loading efficiency. Modern port enterprises are important nodes in global supply chain integration and have begun to function as integrated logistics service centers. Qingdao port was used to evaluate enterprise supply chain risk. An improved AHP method was used to propose measures to strengthen port enterprise supply chain risk management. Port service process risk, operational risk, port relationship process risk, and external environment-associated risk are too high in this supply chain. To strengthen supply chain risk control, improved port service efficiency, enhanced port operational ability, strengthened membership management, and improved supply chain risk prevention mechanisms are required.

Volatile Compounds of Orange Wines Produced with and without Peel Contact

Gang Fan,Xiaolin Yao,Yongxia Xu,Huanhuan Li,Hongfei Fu,Kexing Wang,Siyi Pan 한국식품과학회 2009 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.18 No.6

The present study focused on the effects of peel contact on the volatile compounds of orange wines. The volatile compounds were analyzed by sensory and instrumental analyses. Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) was used for extraction of volatile compounds. A total of 19 and 27 volatile compounds were identified in without and with peel contact wines respectively. Esters were quantitatively the dominant group of volatile compounds in without peel contact wines, while terpenes were the most abundant compounds in peel contact wines. Totally 11 and 14 new formed compounds were found in without and with peel contact wines, mainly were esters, alcohols, and acids. According to sensory analysis, the peel contact wine showed a more citrus-like and fruity aroma than the wines without peel contact.

Three narrow band-gap semiconductors modified Z-scheme photocatalysts, Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/(NiS, CoS2 or MoS2)/Bi2Sn2O7, for enhanced solar-light photocatalytic conversions of nitrite and sulfite

Xue Ma,Chunquan Wang,Guowei Wang,Guanshu Li,Siyi Li,Jun Wang,Youtao Song 한국공업화학회 2018 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.66 No.-

Three Z-scheme photocatalysts, Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/NiS/Bi2Sn2O7, Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/CoS2/Bi2Sn2O7 and Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/MoS2/Bi2Sn2O7, are designed for synchronous conversions of nitrite and sulfite and fabricated by sol-hydrothermal and calcination methods. In these Z-scheme photocatalysts, three narrow band-gap semiconductors as “conductive ladder” are inserted between Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4 and Bi2Sn2O7 to accelerate the electron transfer from conduction band of Bi2Sn2O7 to valence band of NiGa2O4. Er3+:Y3Al5O12 as an up-conversion luminescence agent (from visible-light to ultraviolet-light) provides enough ultraviolet-light for satisfying the energy demand of wide band-gap NiGa2O4. The prepared photocatalysts are characterized by UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. The photocatalytic activity of prepared photocatalysts is evaluated via conversions of nitrite and sulfite under simulated solar-light irradiation. The results show that the prepared Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/NiS/Bi2Sn2O7, Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/CoS2/Bi2Sn2O7 and Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/MoS2/Bi2Sn2O7 composites exhibit the high and stable photocatalytic activity during the conversions of nitrite and sulfite. The highest conversion ratios (86.23% and 94.44%) for nitrite and sulfite can be obtained when the Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/NiS/Bi2Sn2O7 is adopted as photocatalyst under simulated solar-light irradiation. Meanwhile, the effect of simulated solar-light irradiation time and corresponding reaction kinetics on photocatalytic conversions of nitrite and sulfite are also studied. Subsequently, the study of used times shows that the prepared Z-scheme photocatalysts can be effectively reused without an apparent inactivation on photocatalytic activity. These results demonstrate that the Er3+:Y3Al5O12@NiGa2O4/NiS/Bi2Sn2O7 is a potential Z-scheme photocatalyst to be used in actual conversions of nitrite and sulfite under solar-light irradiation.

Low serum total testosterone level as a predictor of upgrading in low-risk prostate cancer patients after radical prostatectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Shu Gan,Jian Liu,Zhiqiang Chen,Songtao Xiang,Chiming Gu,Siyi Li,Shusheng Wang 대한비뇨의학회 2022 Investigative and Clinical Urology Vol.63 No.4

Purpose: To investigated the association between serum total testosterone and Gleason score upgrading of low-risk prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy (RP). Materials and Methods: Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify eligible studies published before October 2021. Multivariate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using random or fixed effects models. Results: Five studies comprising 1,203 low-risk prostate cancer patients were included. The results showed that low serum total testosterone (<300 ng/dL) is associated with a high rate of Gleason score upgrading after RP (OR, 2.3; 95% CI, 1.38–3.83; p<0.001; I2, 92.2%). Notably, sensitivity and meta-regression analyses further strengthen the reliability of our results. Conclusions: Our results support the idea that low serum total testosterone is associated with a high rate of Gleason score upgrading in prostate cancer patients after RP. It is beneficial for urologist to ensure close monitoring of prostate-specific antigen levels and imaging examination when choosing non-RP treatment for low-risk prostate cancer patients.

Metabolism Characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection in Asthmatic Children

Luo Jiaying,Chen Huian,Zhang Qiyong,Huang Xinyun,Qin Xu,Li Jing,Chen Siyi,Xiao Yongxin,Sun Lihong,Sun Baoqing 대한천식알레르기학회 2022 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.14 No.6

Purpose: Studies have shown that Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Mp) infection can aggravate symptoms in asthmatics. However, the mechanism by which Mp infection exacerbates asthma remains unclear. Metabolomics can help identify the mechanism of Mp aggravating asthma in children, thereby providing more a potential target for improving clinical treatment programs. In this article, we analyzed the metabolic level of patients to explain how Mp aggravates asthma in children. Methods: We divided the subjects into the asthma, Mp infection, asthma combined with Mp infection and healthy groups. Patients’ peripheral blood was collected for metabolic and interaction analysis. Cytokine levels were measured via serum and exhaled breath condensate (EBC). Results: A total of 150 participating subjects were divided into four groups after exclusion. We found out that there were different metabolic pathways between the healthy and disease groups. The major pathways of both asthma and asthma combined with Mp infection were valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis; malate-aspartate shuttle was the main differential pathway for Mp infection. Moreover, even though three disease groups involved 81 metabolites at the same time, compared with asthma combined with Mp infection, 2 single disease groups still involved different amino acid pathways (phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis; valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis). Interaction analysis showed that Mp infection in asthmatic patients not only activated cytokines, but also activated Toll-like receptors (TLRs) 2 and 6. Finally, the levels of interleukin (IL)-4, IL-8, IL-13 and tumor necrosis factor-α in EBC with asthma combined with Mp infection were significantly higher than the 2 single disease groups. Conclusions: Mp infection in asthmatic children can cause changes in the levels of various amino acids in the body, which were enriched in the pathways such as valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis. Palmitic acid can activate TLR2, and iloprost reduces IL-10 levels, ultimately leading to the increased airway inflammation.

Detection of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using a Duplexed Real-Time PCR Approach With Locked Nucleic Acid-Modified Primers

Pan Jianyan,Zhang Chunhua,Teng Yanling,Zeng Sijing,Chen Siyi,Liang Desheng,Li Zhuo,Wu Lingqian 대한진단검사의학회 2021 Annals of Laboratory Medicine Vol.41 No.1

Background: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorder mainly caused by homozygous deletions that include exon 7 of the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. A nearby paralog gene, SMN2, obstructs the specific detection of SMN1. We optimized a duplexed real-time PCR approach using locked nucleic acid (LNA)-modified primers to specifically detect SMN1. Methods: An LNA-modified primer pair with 3´ ends targeting SMN1 specific sites c.835-44g and c.840C was designed, and its specificity was examined by real-time PCR and Sanger Sequencing. A duplexed real-time PCR approach for amplifying SMN1 and control gene albumin (ALB) was developed. A randomized double-blind trial with 97 fresh peripheral blood samples and 25 dried blood spots (DBS) was conducted to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the duplexed approach. This new approach was then used to screen 753 newborn DBS. Results: The LNA-modified primers exhibited enhanced specificity and 6.8% increased efficiency for SMN1 amplification, compared with conventional primers. After stabilizing the SMN1 test by optimizing the duplexed real-time PCR approach, a clinical trial validated that the sensitivity and specificity of our new approach for detecting SMA patients and carriers was 100%. Using this new approach, 15 of the screened 753 newborns were identified as carriers via DBS, while the rest were identified as normal individuals. These data reveal a carrier rate of 1.99% in Hunan province, South Central China. Conclusions: We have developed a novel, specific SMN1 detection approach utilizing real-time PCR with LNA-modified primers, which could be applied to both prenatal carrier and newborn screening.

Soft, thin skin-mounted power management systems and their use in wireless thermography

Lee, Jung Woo,Xu, Renxiao,Lee, Seungmin,Jang, Kyung-In,Yang, Yichen,Banks, Anthony,Yu, Ki Jun,Kim, Jeonghyun,Xu, Sheng,Ma, Siyi,Jang, Sung Woo,Won, Phillip,Li, Yuhang,Kim, Bong Hoon,Choe, Jo Young,Huh National Academy of Sciences 2016 PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF Vol.113 No.22

<P>Power supply represents a critical challenge in the development of body-integrated electronic technologies. Although recent research establishes an impressive variety of options in energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors) and generation (triboelectric, piezoelectric, thermoelectric, and photovoltaic devices), the modest electrical performance and/or the absence of soft, biocompatible mechanical properties limit their practical use. The results presented here form the basis of soft, skin-compatible means for efficient photovoltaic generation and high-capacity storage of electrical power using dual-junction, compound semiconductor solar cells and chip-scale, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, respectively. Miniaturized components, deformable interconnects, optimized array layouts, and dual-composition elastomer substrates, superstrates, and encapsulation layers represent key features. Systematic studies of the materials and mechanics identify optimized designs, including unusual configurations that exploit a folded, multilayer construct to improve the functional density without adversely affecting the soft, stretchable characteristics. System-level examples exploit such technologies in fully wireless sensors for precision skin thermography, with capabilities in continuous data logging and local processing, validated through demonstrations on volunteer subjects in various realistic scenarios.</P>