Multi-functional transparent electrode for reliable flexible perovskite solar cells

Han, Gill Sang,Lee, Seongha,Duff, Matthew Lawrence,Qin, Fen,Jiang, Minlin,Li, Guangyong,Lee, Jung-Kun Elsevier 2019 Journal of Power Sources Vol.435 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Multilayer MoO<SUB>x</SUB>/Ag/MoO<SUB>x</SUB> (DMD) films are found to be transparent conducting electrodes for use in extremely stable and highly bendable flexible perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The optical transparency and electric properties of DMD and its role as a top electrode of PSCs were studied by changing the thickness of the MoO<SUB>x</SUB> layer. Although the MoO<SUB>x</SUB> thickness was shown to have a negligible effect on the sheet resistance of DMD, the transmittance of visible light, selective carrier transport capability, and long-term stability of a device considerably depend on this factor. The sandwich structure of a 20-nm-thick MoO<SUB>x</SUB>, 7-nm-thick Ag, and 20-nm-thick MoO<SUB>x</SUB> exhibits a high transmittance and large photon–electron conversion rate of PSCs. In addition, PSCs using the DMD top electrode maintain 92% of their initial current density after 24 h of continuous operation owing to a UV light cut-off of the top illumination. Moreover, the overall structure of DMD blocks the diffusion of water and oxygen molecules from real environmental conditions. At the same time, the underlying/upper MoO<SUB>x</SUB> layer retards the degradation through a chemical reaction between Ag and the halide ions inside the cells, as well as foreign ions from outside the polluted atmosphere. When DMD is applied to flexible PSCs on Ti foil, the PCE reaches 14.5%, and mechanical integrity of the PSCs is maintained at a bending radius of 4 mm.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> MoO<SUB>x</SUB>/Ag/MoO<SUB>x</SUB> multilayer is used as a top electrode of perovskite solar cells. </LI> <LI> The multilayer electrode has multiple functions in real operation environment. </LI> <LI> 92% of the initial current density is maintained after 24 h continuous operation. </LI> <LI> The efficiency of flexible solar cells using MoO<SUB>x</SUB>/Ag/MoO<SUB>x</SUB> reaches 14.5%. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Anti-allergic Effects and Related Active Constituents of Mung Bean (Vignaradiatus Linn) Sprouts

Li Li,Min-hui Li,Han-kun Ren,Yujing Shi,Yin-mao Dong 한국식품과학회 2016 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.25 No.2

The mung bean (Vigna radiata) is an important food crop with preventative effects against human diseases. The anti-allergic activities of mung bean sprouts of different lengths were evaluated by assaying in vivo antipruritic activity and in vitro hyaluronidase inhibitory effects. After 48 h of growth, sprouts were determined to have the best activity and extracted with petroleum (PeF), ethyl acetate (EaF), and n-butanol (nBF). The active EaF extracts were further assayed for in vivo effects on compound 48/80-induced mast cell degranulation and histamine release, as well as the antidinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction. The main chemical constituents were further analyzed by UV spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection (LC/MS/MS). EaF significantly protected against compound 48/80-induced mast cell degranulation and histamine release, and PCA. Flavonoids were determined to be the main contributors to the anti-allergic activity of the EaF extracts.

Preparation and deposition mechanism of pyrolytic carbon by CVI using 3D Ni/wood-carbon catalyst

Lulu Han,Xiaohong Shi,Xu Han,Li Yang,Kun Li,Tian Xinfa,Mu Jierui,Wang Guoqing 한국탄소학회 2022 Carbon Letters Vol.32 No.1

To improve the pyrolytic carbon (PyC) deposition rate of Carbon/Carbon (C/C) composites prepared by the traditional chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) method, the 3D Ni/wood-carbon (3D Ni/C) catalyst was introduced into the CVI process. The effects of catalyst on the density of C/C composites were studied, and the deposition rate and morphologies of PyC were investigated after catalytic CVI. The morphologies of catalyst and PyC were characterized by scanning electron microscope and polarized light microscopy. The catalytic deposition mechanism of PyC was studied by density functional theory. The experimental results show that the initial carbon deposition efficiency of the catalytic pyrolysis process was 3–4 times that of the noncatalytic process. The catalyst reduced the energy barrier in the first step of deposition reaction from 382.55 to 171.67 kJ/mol according to simulation results. The pyrolysis reaction energy with Ni catalyst is reduced by 54% than that without the catalyst.

Buccal Mucosal Ulcer Healing Effect of rhEGF by Using Mucoadhesive Formulations

Han Kun,Li Hong,Kang Soohyun,Park Jeongsook 大韓藥學會 2003 大韓藥學會 總會 및 學術大會 Vol.2003 No.2

3D Electromagnetic-Temperature Field Close-Coupling Calculation of Losses and Heat in the Damper Winding of a Large Tubular Hydro-Generator

Kun Wen,Li Han,Zhi-ting Zhou,Zhen-nan Fan,Yong Liao,Jun Wang,Zhang Sun,Bing Yao,Bide Zhang 대한전기학회 2019 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.14 No.3

To obtain more precise and rational calculation details of the loss and heat of a damper winding in a tubular hydro-generator, this study develops a three-dimensional, fi nite-element, electromagnetic-temperature fi eld close-coupling model of the damper winding. On the basis of multi-physical fi eld coupled theory, the model fully considers the temperature eff ects of the damper winding resistivities and heat conductivities, and the eddy current loss in the end region of the damper winding. The model was verifi ed by direct tests of the damper winding temperature. Unlike the conventional weak-coupling model, the proposed close-coupling model fully captures the interaction between the electromagnetic and temperature fi elds. Therefore, of the model more accurately and reasonably calculates the loss and heat of the damper winding than the conventional model. The proposed calculation model can properly assess the loss and heat of damper windings in large hydro-generators, which is helpful for improving the design standards of hydro-generators.

Hyaluronic acid-conjugated graphene oxide/photosensitizer nanohybrids for cancer targeted photodynamic therapy

Li, Fangyuan,Park, Sin-Jung,Ling, Daishun,Park, Wooram,Han, Jung Yeon,Na, Kun,Char, Kookheon The Royal Society of Chemistry 2013 Journal of materials chemistry. B, Materials for b Vol.1 No.12

Multivesicular Liposomes for Oral Delivery of Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor

Li Hong,An Jun Hee,Park Jeong-Sook,Han Kun The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea 2005 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.28 No.8

The purpose of the present study was to prepare multivesicular liposomes with a high drug loading capacity and to investigate its potential applicability in the oral delivery of a peptide, human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF). The multivesicular liposomes containing rhEGF was prepared by a two-step water-in-oil-in-water double emulsification process. The loading efficiency was increased as rhEGF concentration increased from 1 to 5mg/mL, reaching approximately $60\%$ at 5 mg/mL. Approximately $47\%$ and $35\%$ of rhEGF was released from the multivesicular liposomes within 6 h in simulated intra-gastric fluid (pH 1.2) and intra-intestinal fluid (pH 7.4), respectively. rhEGF-loaded multivesicular liposomes markedly suppressed the enzymatic degradation of the peptide in an incubation with the Caco-2 cell homogenate. However, the transport of rhEGF from the multivesicular liposomes to the basolateral side of Caco­2 cells was two times lower than that of the rhEGF in aqueous solution. The gastric ulcer healing effect of rhEGF-loaded multivesicular liposomes was significantly enhanced compared with that of rhEGF in aqueous solution; the healing effect of the liposomes was comparable to that of the cimetidine in rats. Collectively, these results indicate that rhEGF-loaded multivesicular liposomes may be used as a new strategy for the development of an oral delivery system in the treatment of peptic ulcer diseases.

Differential Hrd1 Expression and B-Cell Accumulation in Eosinophilic and Non-eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

Kun Chen,Miaomiao Han,Mengyao Tang,Yadong Xie,Yuting Lai,Xianting Hu,Jia Zhang,Jun Yang,Huabin Li 대한천식알레르기학회 2018 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.10 No.6

Purpose: Hrd1 has recently emerged as a critical regulator of B-cells in autoimmune diseases. However, its role in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to examine Hrd1 expression and B-cell accumulation and their possible roles in CRSwNP. Methods: Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Western blotting were used to assess gene and protein expression in nasal tissue extracts. Cells isolated from nasal tissues and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were characterized by flow cytometry. Local antibody production was measured in tissue extracts with a Bio-Plex assay. Additionally, changes in Hrd1 expression in response to specific inflammatory stimuli were measured in cultured dispersed polyp cells. Results: Nasal polyps (NPs) from patients with eosinophilic CRSwNP (ECRS) had increased levels of Hrd1, B-cells and plasma cells compared with NPs from patients with non-eosinophilic CRSwNP (non-ECRS) or other control subjects (P < 0.05). The average Hrd1 levels in B-cells in NPs from ECRS patients were significantly higher than those from non-ECRS patients and control subjects (P < 0.05). NPs also contained significantly increased levels of several antibody isotypes compared with normal controls (P < 0.05). Interestingly, Hrd1 expression in cultured polyp cells from ECRS patients, but not non-ECRS patients, was significantly increased by interleukin-1β, lipopolysaccharide and Poly(I:C) stimulation, and inhibited by dexamethasone treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Differential Hrd1 expression and B-cell accumulation between the ECRS and non-ECRS subsets suggests that they can exhibit distinct pathogenic mechanisms and play important roles in NP.

MiRNA-15a Mediates Cell Cycle Arrest and Potentiates Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells by Targeting Synuclein-γ

Li, Ping,Xie, Xiao-Bing,Chen, Qian,Pang, Guo-Lian,Luo, Wan,Tu, Jian-Cheng,Zheng, Fang,Liu, Song-Mei,Han, Lu,Zhang, Jian-Kun,Luo, Xian-Yong,Zhou, Xin Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.16

Background: Recent studies have indicated that microRNA-15a (miR-15a) is dysregulated in breast cancer (BC). We aimed to evaluate the expression of miR-15a in BC tissues and corresponding para-carcinoma tissues. We also focused on effects of miR-15a on cellular behavior of MDA-MB-231 and expression of its target gene synuclein-${\gamma}$ (SNCG). Materials and Methods: The expression levels of miR-15a were analysed in BC formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissues by microarray and quantitative real-time PCR. CCK-8 assays, cell cycle and apoptosis assays were used to explore the potential functions of miR-15a in MDA-MB-231 human BC cells. A luciferase reporter assay confirmed direct targets. Results: Downregulation of miR-15a was detected in most primary BCs. Ectopic expression of miR-15a promoted proliferation and suppressed apoptosis in vivo. Further studies indicated that miR-15a may directly interact with the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of SNCG mRNA, downregulating its mRNA and protein expression levels. SNCG expression was negatively correlated with miR-15a expression. Conclusions: MiR-15a has a critical role in mediating cell cycle arrest and promoting cell apoptosis of BC, probably by directly targeting SNCG. Thus, it may be involved in development and progression of BC.

Sensing Estrogen with Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

Li, Jing,Kim, Byung Kun,Wang, Kang-Kyun,Im, Ji-Eun,Choi, Han Nim,Kim, Dong-Hwan,Cho, Seong In,Lee, Won-Yong,Kim, Yong-Rok Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2016 Journal of analytical methods in chemistry Vol.2016 No.-

<P>This study demonstrates the application feasibility of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in measuring estrogen (17<I>β</I>-estradiol) in gas phase. The present biosensor gives a linear response (<I>R</I><SUP>2</SUP> = 0.999) for 17<I>β</I>-estradiol vapor concentration from 3.7 ng/L to 3.7 × 10<SUP>−4</SUP> ng/L with a limit of detection (3.7 × 10<SUP>−4</SUP> ng/L). The results show that the fabricated biosensor demonstrates better detection limit of 17<I>β</I>-estradiol in gas phase than the previous report with GC-MS method. This estrogen biosensor has many potential applications for on-site detection of a variety of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the gas phase.</P>