Graphene Supported Li2SnO3 as Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Yang Zhao,Ying Huang,Qiufen Wang,XiaoYa Wang,Meng Zong,Haiwei Wu,Wei Zhang 대한금속·재료학회 2013 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LETTERS Vol.9 No.5

The graphene supported Li2SnO3 composites were prepared via a deoxidation technique. The structure, morphology and electrochemical properties of the composites were detected by means of XRD, SEM, TEM,Raman, TGA and electrochemical measurements. The Li2SnO3 powders could be distributed on the graphene sheets (GNS). The Li2SnO3/GNS composites exhibit good electrochemical performance with high capacity and good cycling stability (582.2 mAh/g after 50 cycles at 60 mA/g). The performance is ascribed to the presence of graphene keeping the structure stable. The composites Li2SnO3/GNS exhibited a better electrochemical property than Li2SnO3 and graphene.

Effect of Ce Microalloying on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Extruded Mg–10Gd–0.5Zr Alloy

Laidong Yang,Quanan Li,Xiaoya Chen,Wanwan Mei,Nana Zhang 대한금속·재료학회 2023 METALS AND MATERIALS International Vol.29 No.11

The influence of Ce microalloying (0.6 wt%) on the microstructure and strengthening mechanism of the extruded Mg–10Gd–0.5Zr alloy were comprehensively researched and analyzed. The experimental results revealed that the addition of 0.6 wt% Ceexcellently reduced the grain size of the as-cast alloy and increased the amount of Mg5Gdeutectic phase. The Ce microalloyingpromoted the dynamic recrystallization level of the extruded alloy, reduced the number and grain size of deformed grains,increased the number of dynamically recrystallized grains, and transformed the basal plane < 10 1 0 > fiber texture graduallyinto < 0001 > texture. Ce microalloying promoted the dynamic precipitation of a small amount of β-Mg5Gd and α-Mg12Ceparticles. After peak aging, the Ce microalloying improved the aging response, increased the aging hardness of the alloy,promoted the aging precipitation of phase, and enhanced the quantity and aspect ratio of phase. The incremental tensileyield and ultimate tensile strength of the extruded alloy resulting from Ce microalloying are 14 MPa and 11 MPa separately,and those of the peak-aged alloy are 53 MPa and 34 MPa respectively. The increase in yield strength of the extruded andpeak-aged alloy is ascribed to the enhanced grain boundary strengthening and the promotion of the phase precipitationstrengthening by Ce microalloying, respectively.

Impact of sugarcane bagasse-derived biochar on heavy metal availability and microbial activity: A field study

Nie, Chengrong,Yang, Xing,Niazi, Nabeel Khan,Xu, Xiaoya,Wen, Yuhui,Rinklebe, Jö,rg,Ok, Yong Sik,Xu, Song,Wang, Hailong Elsevier 2018 CHEMOSPHERE - Vol.200 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>In the current study, we conducted a field experiment using the test plant, <I>Brassica chinesis</I> L. (pak choi), to investigate the effect of sugarcane bagasse-derived biochar on the bioavailability of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu) and lead (Pb), and the health of soil microbiota in a contaminated soil. Biochar application significantly (<I>P</I> < 0.05) increased pak choi yield. Bioavailability of heavy metals to plant shoots and roots decreased with increasing biochar application rates (at 0, 1.5, 2.25 and 3.0 t ha<SUP>−1</SUP>). Sequential extraction of the biochar-treated and -untreated soil revealed that exchangeable Cd reduced whereas organically-bound fraction increased with increasing biochar rate. The labile fractions of Cu and Pb decreased, but the residual fraction increased in biochar-treated soils compared to the control. Urease, catalase and invertase activities, and the populations of bacteria and actinomycetes were significantly enhanced, whereas fungi population declined in biochar-treated soils. This study highlights that sugarcane bagasse biochar has the potential to support the remediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals, and as such can improve the yield and quality of agricultural crops.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Sugarcane bagasse biochar amendment reduced availability of Cd, Cu and Pb in soils. </LI> <LI> Heavy metals were less labile in the biochar-treated soils. </LI> <LI> Biochar amendment induced an increase in soil enzyme and microbial activity. </LI> <LI> Edible part of pak choi was safer for human consumption after biochar amendment. </LI> </UL> </P>

Addition Polymerization of 5-Ethylidene-2-norbornene by Cationic Palladium Cationic Complex and Subsequent Derivatization

Luhai Wang,김일,Xiaoya Wang,Min Yang,Yige Wang,Li Li,Binyuan Liu 한국고분자학회 2011 Macromolecular Research Vol.19 No.10

Poly(5-ethylidene-2-norbornene) (PENB) was synthesized via a vinylic pathway using a cationic palladium-based catalyst, displaying high activity up to 1.06×10^6 g-PENB/mol Pd. The effects of the monomer to catalyst ratio, temperature, reaction time, and concentration on the polymerization were investigated systematically. The control tests and spectroscopic analyses of the PENB indicate that 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene is polymerized via an addition polymerization using endocyclic double bonds. The post-modification was also performed using a free radical graft polymerization. The resulting PENB copolymers were characterized by IR, ^1H NMR, and GPC analyses.

Bamboo- and pig-derived biochars reduce leaching losses of dibutyl phthalate, cadmium, and lead from co-contaminated soils

Qin, Peng,Wang, Hailong,Yang, Xing,He, Lizhi,Mü,ller, Karin,Shaheen, Sabry M.,Xu, Song,Rinklebe, Jö,rg,Tsang, Daniel C.W.,Ok, Yong Sik,Bolan, Nanthi,Song, Zhaoliang,Che, Lei,Xu, Xiaoya Elsevier 2018 CHEMOSPHERE - Vol.198 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Biochar effect on the potential mobility of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) in co-contaminated soils is not well investigated. A laboratory leaching study was conducted to evaluate the effect of biochars derived from bamboo (BB) and pig (PB) on the leachability of DBP, Cd, and Pb through soil columns packed with two soils with low or high organic carbon content (LOC; 0.35% C: HOC; 2.24% C) and spiked with DBP, Cd, and Pb. Application of PB to the LOC soil significantly (<I>P</I> < 0.05) reduced the leaching loss by up to 88% for DBP, 38% for Cd, and 71% for Pb, whereas its impact was insignificant in the HOC soil. The higher efficacy of PB in reducing the leaching of DBP, Cd, and Pb in the LOC soil than that of BB might be related to PB's higher specific surface area, surface alkalinity, pH, and mineral contents compared to those of BB. Co-contamination of Cd and Pb enhanced leaching of DBP in the LOC soil treated with PB, possibly by competition for the sorption sites. Leaching of DBP, Cd, and Pb were significantly (<I>P</I> < 0.05) higher in the LOC soil than in the HOC soil. This study revealed that the effectiveness of biochars was dependent on the soil organic carbon content. Application of PB to the LOC soil was effective in reducing the leaching risk of DBP, Cd, and Pb.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Pig biochar reduced leaching of DBP, Cd, and Pb in the low organic carbon (LOC) soil. </LI> <LI> Contaminant leaching was higher in the LOC soil than in the high organic carbon soil. </LI> <LI> Existence of Cd and Pb enhanced mobility of DBP in the pig biochar-treated LOC soil. </LI> <LI> Alkalinity and phosphate in biochar controlled the leaching loss of Cd and Pb. </LI> <LI> Impact of pig biochar on leaching of DBP, Cd, and Pb is stronger than bamboo biochar. </LI> </UL> </P>

Integrative applications of network pharmacology and molecular docking: An herbal formula ameliorates H9c2 cells injury through pyroptosis

Zhongwen Qi,Zhipeng Yan,Yueyao Wang,Nan Ji,Xiaoya Yang,Ao Zhang,Meng Li,Fengqin Xu,Junping Zhang The Korean Society of Ginseng 2023 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.47 No.2

Background: QiShen YiQi pills (QSYQ) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula, which has a significant effect on the treatment of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) in clinical practice. However, the molecular mechanism of QSYQ regulation pyroptosis after MI is still not fully known. Hence, this study was designed to reveal the mechanism of the active ingredient in QSYQ. Methods: Integrated approach of network pharmacology and molecular docking, were conducted to screen active components and corresponding common target genes of QSYQ in intervening pyroptosis after MI. Subsequently, STRING and Cytoscape were applied to construct a PPI network, and obtain candidate active compounds. Molecular docking was performed to verify the binding ability of candidate components to pyroptosis proteins and oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) induced cardiomyocytes injuries were applied to explore the protective effect and mechanism of the candidate drug. Results: Two drug-likeness compounds were preliminarily selected, and the binding capacity between Ginsenoside Rh2 (Rh2) and key target High Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1)was validated in the form of hydrogen bonding. 2 μM Rh2 prevented OGD-induced H9c2 death and reduced IL-18 and IL-1β levels, possibly by decreasing the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, inhibiting the expression of p12-caspase1, and attenuating the level of pyroptosis executive protein GSDMD-N. Conclusions: We propose that Rh2 of QSYQ can protect myocardial cells partially by ameliorating pyroptosis, which seems to have a new insight regarding the therapeutic potential for MI.