Electrochemical properties of stacked-nanoflake Li4Ti5O12 spinel synthesized by a polymer-pyrolysis method

Xiaoming Zhu,Xiaoyu Jiang,Haiyan Lu,Xinping Ai,Hanxi Yang,Yuliang Cao 한국물리학회 2014 Current Applied Physics Vol.14 No.4

Stacked-nanoflake Li4Ti5O12 spinel was synthesized via the pyrolysis of a LieTi copolymeric precursor formed by in situ polymerization of LiOH and [Ti(OC4H9)4] and acrylic acid. XRD and SEM characterization shows that the powders calcined at 700 C for 3 h was well-crystallized particles with submicron diameter. Chargeedischarge measurement showed the Li4Ti5O12 electrode had displayed excellent rate capability and delivered reversible capacity of 171, 158, 148, 138 and 99 mAh g1 at rates of 0.1C, 0.5C, 1C, 2C and 4C, respectively. The test electrode also showed excellent cyclability as the capacity retains 96.1% after 60 cycles between 0.5 and 2.5 V.

Nanophase ZnV2O4 as stable and high capacity Li insertion electrode for Li-ion battery

Xiaoming Zhu,Xiaoyu Jiang,Lifen Xiao,Xinping Ai,Hanxi Yang,Yuliang Cao 한국물리학회 2015 Current Applied Physics Vol.15 No.4

Spinel ZnV2O4 nanoparticles are synthesized by a hydrothermal method and its properties are characterized using XRD, SEM, TEM, and electrochemical test. The structural and morphological characterizations show that ZnV2O4 sample has high purity and well crystallization with crystal size less than 20 nm. The as prepared electrode shows stable capacity over 660 mAh g-1 in the voltage range of 0.01-3.0 V at 50 mA g-1. The reaction mechanism with lithium ion is also investigated through ex-XRD and -TEM. It shows that the pristine ZnV2O4 is transformed to isostructural spinel LixV2O4 (x close to 7.6) and metal Zn phase during the first lithiation process. Then the spinel LixV2O4 seems to perform a topotactic intercalation reaction mechanism and that the in-situ formed LixV2O4 can still keep its spinel matrix while allowing more than 5.7 lithium reversibly into/out over 50 cycles.

Cross-coupled fuzzy PID control combined with full decoupling compensation method for double cylinder servo control system

Jing Yao,Xiaoming Cao,Yang Zhang,Yao Li 대한기계학회 2018 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.32 No.5

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a double cylinder synchronization control system to address the high precision control requirement of this system. First, the dual-input dual-output coupling mathematical model of the hydraulic press synchronization control system was built using mechanism modelling. Then, the mathematical model of compensating and decoupling links is established by the input and load disturbance decoupling control method based on feedback compensation. Next, a cross-coupled fuzzy PID controller is designed, which is then combined with full decoupling compensation method. Finally, the coupling characteristics of the synchronization control system and the synchronization control performance of the hydraulic cylinders under the cross-coupled fuzzy PID controller combined with the decoupling control algorithm were tested and evaluated in a principle experiment platform. The results indicate that the robustness and the ability to resist interference load are improved under the theory and control strategy outlined in this paper.

Production and immunogenicity of chimeric virus-like particles containing the spike glycoprotein of infectious bronchitis virus

Lishan Lv,Xiaoming Li,Genmei Liu,Ran Li,Qiliang Liu,Huifang Shen,Wei Wang,Chunyi Xue,Yongchang Cao 대한수의학회 2014 JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE Vol.15 No.2

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) poses a severe threat to thepoultry industry and causes heavy economic losses worldwide. Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing infectionand controlling the spread of IBV, but currently availableinactivated and attenuated virus vaccines have somedisadvantages. We developed a chimeric virus-like particle(VLP)-based candidate vaccine for IBV protection. The chimericVLP was composed of matrix 1 protein from avian influenzaH5N1 virus and a fusion protein neuraminidase (NA)/spike 1 (S1)that was generated by fusing IBV S1 protein to the cytoplasmicand transmembrane domains of NA protein of avian influenzaH5N1 virus. The chimeric VLPs elicited significantly higherS1-specific antibody responses in intramuscularly immunizedmice and chickens than inactivated IBV viruses. Furthermore,the chimeric VLPs induced significantly higher neutralizationantibody levels than inactivated H120 virus in SPF chickens. Finally, the chimeric VLPs induced significantly higher IL-4production in mice. These results demonstrate that chimericVLPs have the potential for use in vaccines against IBV infection.

Fascia Suture Technique Is a Simple Approach to Reduce Postmastectomy Seroma Formation

Yizi Cong,Jianqiao Cao,Guangdong Qiao,Song Zhang,Xinjie Liu,Xiaoming Fang,Haidong Zou,Shiguang Zhu 한국유방암학회 2020 Journal of breast cancer Vol.23 No.5

Purpose: Seroma formation is a common complication in breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy, and it negatively affects patient recovery after surgery. The present study aimed to evaluate a simple method using fascia suture technique to fix the flap and reduce the incidence of seroma. Methods: A single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial was carried out among 160 patients who had undergone mastectomy from May 2018 to September 2019. All patients were randomly divided into the fascia suture group (n = 80) or control group (n = 80) and were followed up for at least 3 months for the assessment of immediate and late complications after surgery. Results: No significant differences were observed between the 2 groups with regard to the basic characteristics. Duration of surgery in the fascia suture group was longer by about 6 minutes compared with that in the control group (114.93 ± 13.67 minutes vs. 108.81 ± 15.20 minutes, p = 0.008). The fascia suture group had a shorter duration of drain placement (10.99 ± 3.26 days vs. 13.85 ± 5.37 days, p < 0.001), a smaller volume of the total drainage (460.95 ± 242.92 mL vs. 574.83 ± 285.23 mL, p = 0.007), and the first 3-day drainage (224.96 ± 101.01 mL vs. 272.3 ± 115.47 mL, p = 0.006), compared with the control group. The incidence of seroma formation (G2 or G3) was significantly lower in the fascia suture group compared with the control group (28.8% vs. 12.5%, p = 0.033). Besides, there was no statistical difference between the 2 groups in the assessment of other complications, including postoperative pain, hematoma, surgical site infections, flap necrosis, and skin dimpling (all p > 0.050). Conclusion: The fascia suture technique is a simple and effective method for reducing seroma formation and should be used to prevent seroma formation after mastectomy.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Development of Art Projects: Opportunities and Limitations

Zheng, Xiang,Xiong, Jinghao,Cao, Xiaoming,Nazarov, Y.V. International Journal of Computer ScienceNetwork S 2022 International journal of computer science and netw Vol.22 No.9

To date, the use of artificial intelligence has already brought certain results in such areas of art as poetry, painting, and music. The development of AI and its application in the creative process opens up new perspectives, expanding the capabilities of authors and attracting a new audience. The purpose of the article is to analyze the essential, artistic, and technological limitations of AI art. The article discusses the methods of attracting AI to artistic practices, carried out a comparative analysis of the methods of using AI in visual art and in the process of writing music, identified typical features in the creative interaction of the author of a work of art with AI. The basic principles of working with AI have been determined based on the analysis of ways of using AI in visual art and music. The importance of neurobiology mechanisms in the course of working with AI has been determined. The authors conclude that art remains an area in which AI still cannot replace humans, but AI contributes to the further formation of methods for modifying and rethinking the data obtained into innovative art projects.

Imposed drought effects on carbon storage of moso bamboo ecosystem in southeast China: results from a field experiment

Ge, Xiaogai,Zhou, Benzhi,Wang, Xiaoming,Li, Qian,Cao, Yonghui,Gu, Lianhong Springer Japan 2018 Ecological research Vol.33 No.2

<P><B>Abstract</B></P><P>Drought can severely affect carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems through impacts on carbon storage, reduced carbon fixation, abatement of the carbon sink function, and alteration of carbon sink‐source relationships. Currently, little is known about the effects of drought on the productivity and spatial patterns of carbon in bamboo forests. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of imposed drought on the carbon storage and soil carbon dynamics of a bamboo forest ecosystem in subtropical area of China. Drought was imposed via throughfall exclusion in moso bamboo forest from July 2012 to April 2013. Results indicated that bamboo shoots, new culms, shoot height, and diameter at breast height were significantly lower in throughfall exclusion (TE) plots than in control check (CK) plots, with decrease of 64.6, 70.8, 10.6 and 11.3%, respectively. Annual carbon sequestration for TE plots was 58.1% lower than that for CK plots. Soil carbon storage in the 0–60‐cm layer in CK and TE plots decreased by 3.7 and 12.2%, respectively, indicating that drought can decrease soil respiration by altering substrate availability. Ecosystem carbon storage increased by 4.75 t ha<SUP>−1</SUP> in CK plots but decreased by 13.71 t ha<SUP>−1</SUP> in TE plots. Our findings highlight that drought can reduce carbon storage and alter the spatial pattern of carbon in moso bamboo forest ecosystems, particularly when drought occurs during the development bamboo shoot. Our findings should provide a better understanding of carbon sequestration potential and aid determination of how future climate change may impact carbon budgets.</P>

Enhanced Performance of Near-Infrared-Absorption CdSeTe Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells Via Octa-Aminopropyl Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Modification

Xue Zhao,Ruina Ma,An Du,Yinan Zhang,Xue Zhao,Yongzhe Fan,Xiaoming Cao 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2019 NANO Vol.14 No.7

The charge recombination caused by surface defects limits photovoltaic properties of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs), which can be suppressed by modifying organic or inorganic molecules and atomic ligands. In this paper, octa-aminopropyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (OA-POSS) connected and modified near-infrared absorption CdSeTe quantum dots (QDs) through coupling agent (1-ethyl-3-3-dimethylaminopropyl carbodiimide hydrochloride). The results suggest that OA-POSS reduces the surface defects of CdSeTe QDs and suppresses charge recombination. Therefore, the power conversion efficiency improves nearly 41%, which increases from 2.00% to 2.82%.