Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of BN/SR Composites via Biomass‑Modifcation of BN

Yanting Zhang,Cheng Cai,Tao Chen,Chonggang Wu,Xinghou Gong,Jiang Hong,Tao Hu 대한금속·재료학회 2023 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LETTERS Vol.19 No.2

As microelectronics technology advances and develops, issues such as heat management and reliability of electronic componentswill become more exposed. Here, this paper explored a green biomass modification method for preparing compositeswith both good thermal conductivity and dielectric properties. Namely, boron nitride (BN) was first surface coated with thecopolymerization product of tea polyphenols and theophylline, both of which can be extracted from tea leaves. Then, throughsolution blending the coated-BN (BN@TPP) with silicone rubber (SR), the BN@TPP/SR composites were obtained. Owingprobably to the coated layer, BN@TPP were more evenly dispersed within the SR matrix, which effectively reduced theinterfacial thermal resistance and improved the thermal conductivity of composites. The thermal diffusion coefficient andthermal conductivity of 40 wt% BN@TPP/SR composites reached 0.216 mm2/s and 0.462 W/mK, which are higher thanBN/SR composites (0.155 mm2/s, 0.349 W/mK), respectively. Meanwhile, the 40 wt% BN@TPP/SR composite maintaineddielectric constant (3.9 at 1 kHz) and low dielectric loss (0.005 at 1 kHz). In conclusion, this green biomass modificationmethod not only provides a simple and environmentally friendly modification method for BN, but also offers a novel ideathat can be applied to the practical preparation of thermally conductive materials for electronic devices.

Compression, Shear and Bending Performance of X-type Lattice Truss Panel Structure by Theoretical Method and Simulation

Qian Zhang,Wenchun Jiang,Yanting Zhang,Shan-Tung Tu 한국강구조학회 2020 International Journal of Steel Structures Vol.20 No.1

X-type lattice truss panel structure (LTPS) with high strength-weight ratio has anisotropic mechanical properties. This paper proposes a theoretical mechanical model to give predictions of the compression, shear and bending performance of LTPS including the eff ective compressive/shearing modulus, eff ective compressive/shearing strength and failure loads under threepoint bending. These properties are expressed as analytical expressions involving all of the geometrical parameters. The numerical simulation is also performed, and the eff ects of the geometrical parameters are discussed. The results show that the predicted eff ective modulus and strength by the theoretical method agree well with the simulated results. The eff ective shear modulus in 23-direction is obviously higher than that in other directions. The geometrical parameters have signifi cant eff ects on the mechanical properties. The shear yielding strength increases with the increase of truss width and thickness, while it decreases with the increase of truss length and platform length. The truss thickness has the greatest eff ect on yielding strength, followed by the truss width and the truss length. The changes of the yielding strength with the increase of the angle from horizontal and defl ected angle are not monotonic. The failure loads of three-point bending by face sheets yielding and shear induced core collapse decrease, when the span increases. The proposed analytical expressions are available to the engineering application and more complicated calculations of structures made of X-type cores.

Insights into the Gut Microbiota of Freshwater Shrimp and Its Associations with the Surrounding Microbiota and Environmental Factors

( Yanting Zhao ),( Cuilan Duan ),( Xu-xiang Zhang ),( Huangen Chen ),( Hongqiang Ren ),( Ying Yin ),( Lin Ye ) 한국미생물생명공학회(구 한국산업미생물학회) 2018 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.28 No.6

The gut microbiota of aquatic animals plays a crucial role in host health through nutrient acquisition and outcompetition of pathogens. In this study, on the basis of the highthroughput sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons, we examined the bacterial communities in the gut of freshwater shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense) and in their living environments (sediment and pond water) and analyzed the effects of abiotic and biotic factors on the shrimp gut bacterial communities. High bacterial heterogeneity was observed in the freshwater shrimp gut samples, and the result indicated that both the surrounding bacterial community and water quality factors (particularly dissolved oxygen and temperature) could affect the shrimp gut bacterial community. Despite the observed heterogeneity, 57 genera, constituting 38-99% of the total genera in each of the 40 shrimp gut samples, were identified as the main bacterial population in the gut of M. nipponense. In addition, a high diversity and abundance of lactic acid bacteria (26 genera), which could play significant roles in the digestion process in shrimp, were observed in the shrimp gut samples. Overall, this study provides insights into the gut bacterial communities of freshwater shrimp and basic information for shrimp farming regarding the application of probiotics and disease prevention.

An Aspect-oriented Software Architecture Description Language AO-ADL Based on XYZ

Yanting Cao,Mei Rong,Guangquan Zhang 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Hybrid Information Techno Vol.7 No.4

Metal-Doped In2O3 Nanosphere Arrays with Enhanced Gas-Sensing Property

Xuanji Zhang,Ni Deng,Xianjia Chen,Yanting Yang,Jing Li,BO HONG,DINGFENG JIN,Xiaoling Peng,XINQING WANG,Hongliang Ge,HONGXIAO JIN 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2019 NANO Vol.14 No.3

In2O3 and metal-doped (Ni or Ce) In2O3 mesoporous three-dimensional (3D) nanospheres arrays were synthesized via nanocasting using mesoporous silica as hard templates. Effects of Ni or Ce doping on the structure, optical and gas-sensing properties of the In2O3 nanospheres were investigated. Both the undoped and the doped In2O3 nanospheres showed single-phase structure without any impurity. The nanospheres were about 20 nm in size and they stacked closely to formrigid 3D mesoporous structure. Achange in the value of optical band gap was observed upon metal doping. The room temperature photo luminescence behavior also showed some differences between pure and doped In2O3. Compared with pure In2O3 nanospheres, the metal-doped In2O3 exhibited superior response, fast recovery and good selectivity to ethanol. The enhanced gas-sensing properties might be related to the doping of metal ion and its effective contribution towards the oxygen vacancies, conductivity and crystallite size of the grains.

CASE REPORT : Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome with Genitalia Involved in a 12-Year-Old Boy

( Zhaowei Chu ),( Yanting Liu ),( Huan Zhang ),( Weihui Zeng ),( Songmei Geng ) 대한피부과학회 2016 Annals of Dermatology Vol.28 No.2

Melkersson.Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is an uncommon granulomatous disease characterized by the triad of relapsing facial paralysis, orofacial swelling, and fissured tongue. Genital swelling in MRS is rarely reported. We presented the first case of complete MRS with genital swelling in a child. Biopsy examinations of both the child`s lower lip and penis showed noncaseating granuloma and intralymphatic granuloma infiltration. No symptoms or signs of other systemic disease (Crohn`s disease or sarcoidosis) were observed after 2 years of follow-up. Genetic screening for CARD15/NOD2 in this patient showed negative, which further confirmed the diagnosis of MRS. Eleven other cases of suspected complete or incomplete MRS with genitalia involved were reviewed. Our case emphasizes the specific clinical feature of MRS with genitalia involved, which was genetically different from Crohn’s disease and could be an independent entity. Lymphatic obstruction is responsible for localized edema in MRS. (Ann Dermatol 28(2) 232∼236, 2016)

In Vitro and In Vivo Study on the Effect of Lysosome-associated Protein Transmembrane 4 Beta on the Progression of Breast Cancer

Deyou Tao,Junqing Liang,Yihong Pan,Yanting Zhou,Ying Feng,Lin Zhang,Jingjing Xu,Hui Wang,Ping He,Jie Yao,Yang Zhao,Qinjie Ning,Wen Wang,Wei Jiang,Jing Zheng,Xia Wu 한국유방암학회 2019 Journal of breast cancer Vol.22 No.3

Purpose: Although the effect of lysosome-associated protein transmembrane 4 beta (LAPTM4B) on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of breast cancer (BC) cells has already been studied, its specific role in BC progression is still elusive. Here, we evaluated the effect of different levels of LAPTM4B expression on the proliferation, invasion, adhesion, and tumor formation abilities of BC cells in vitro, as well as on breast tumor progression in vivo. Methods: We investigated the influence of LAPTM4B expression on MCF-7 cell proliferation, invasion, adhesion, and tube formation abilities in vitro through its overexpression or knockdown and on breast tumor progression in vivo. Results: Cell growth curves and colony formation assays showed that LAPTM4B promoted the proliferation of breast tumor cells. Cell cycle analysis results revealed that LAPTM4B promoted the entry of cells from the G1 into the S phase. Transwell invasion and cell extracellular matrix adhesion assays showed that LAPTM4B overexpression increased the invasion and adhesion capabilities of MCF-7 cells. More branches were observed in MCF-7 cells overexpressing LAPTM4B under an electron microscope. In comparison with LAPTM4B overexpression, LAPTM4B knockdown decreased the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor-A and significantly inhibited the vasculogenic tube formation ability of tumors. These results were also verified with western blot analysis. Conclusion: LAPTM4B promoted the proliferation of MCF-7 cells through the downregulation of p21 (WAF1/CIP1) and caspase-3, and induced cell invasion, adhesion, and angiogenesis through the upregulation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), and MMP9 expression. This specific role deems LAPTM4B as a potential therapeutic target for BC treatment.

The potential of Panax notoginseng against COVID-19 infection

Yeye Hu,Ziliang He,Wei Zhang,Zhiqiang Niu,Yanting Wang,Ji Zhang,Ting Shen,Hong Cheng,Weicheng Hu 고려인삼학회 2023 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.47 No.5

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and has presented the scientific community with unprecedentedchallenges. Infection is associated with overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines secondaryto hyperactivation of the innate immune response, inducing a cytokine storm and triggeringmultiorgan failure and significant morbidity/mortality. No specific treatment is yet available. For thousandsof years, Panax notoginseng has been used to treat various infectious diseases. Experimental evidenceof P. notoginseng utility in terms of alleviating the cytokine storm, especially the cascade, andimproving post-COVID-19 symptoms, suggests that P. notoginseng may serve as a valuable adjuncttreatment for COVID-19 infection.

Resveratrol Exerts Dosage-Dependent Effects on the Self-Renewal and Neural Differentiation of hUC-MSCs

Wang, Xinxin,Ma, Shanshan,Meng, Nan,Yao, Ning,Zhang, Kun,Li, Qinghua,Zhang, Yanting,Xing, Qu,Han, Kang,Song, Jishi,Yang, Bo,Guan, Fangxia Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology 2016 Molecules and cells Vol.39 No.5

Resveratrol (RES) plays a critical role in the fate of cells and longevity of animals via activation of the sirtuins1 (SIRT1) gene. In the present study, we intend to investigate whether RES could promote the self-renewal and neural-lineage differentiation in human umbilical cord derived MSCs (hUC-MSCs) in vitro at concentrations ranging from 0.1 to $10{\mu}M$, and whether it exerts the effects by modulating the SIRT1 signaling. Herein, we demonstrated that RES at the concentrations of 0.1, 1 and $2.5{\mu}M$ could promote cell viability and proliferation, mitigate senescence and induce expression of SIRT1 and Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) while inhibit the expression of p53 and p16. However, the effects were reversed by 5 and $10{\mu}M$ of RES. Furthermore, RES could promote neural differentiation in a dose-dependent manner as evidenced by morphological changes and expression of neural markers (Nestin, ${\beta}III-tubulin$ and NSE), as well as pro-neural transcription factors Neurogenin (Ngn)1, Ngn2 and Mash1. Taken together, RES exerts a dosage-dependent effect on the self-renewal and neural differentiation of hUC-MSCs via SIRT1 signaling. The current study provides a new strategy to regulate the fate of hUC-MSCs and suggests a more favorable in vitro cell culture conditions for hUCMSCs-based therapies for some intractable neurological disorders.

An investigation on the performance of a Brayton cycle waste heat recovery system for turbocharged diesel engines

Binyang Song,Weilin Zhuge,Rongchao Zhao,Xinqian Zheng,Yangjun Zhang,Yong Yin,Yanting Zhao 대한기계학회 2013 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.27 No.6

A Brayton cycle waste heat recovery (WHR) system for turbocharged diesel engines was proposed and the performance of a diesel engine integrated with the proposed system was investigated. The waste heat recovery system is integrated with the turbocharging system of diesel engines, using the turbocharger compressor as the Brayton cycle compressor. The engine cycle simulation code GT-Suite 7.0was used to investigate the performance of a diesel engine integrated with the WHR system. A Brayton cycle turbine was designed and its performance was simulated with a through-flow model. The turbocharging system of the original engine was modified and the energy flow distribution between the diesel cycle and the Brayton cycle was optimized. Results show that the fuel economy of the diesel engine can be improved by 2.6% at high engine speed and 4.6% at low engine speed under engine full load operating conditions when equipped with the Brayton cycle WHR system. The influence of turbocharger parameters on the WHR engine performance was invesgated.