Catalysis Reaction Engineering, Industrial Chemistry : NOχ, Storage-Reduction over Pt/Mg-Al-O Catalysts with Different Mg/Al Atomic Ratios

( Hao Cheng ),( Guang Wen Chen ),( Shu Dong Wang ),( Di Yong Wu ),( Yin Zhang ),( Hen Qiang Li ) 한국화학공학회 2004 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.21 No.3

Crystal Structures and Thermal Properties of Two Binuclear Cd(II) Supramolecular Complexes Based on Quinolinecarboxylate Ligand

Hao, Hu-Jun,Yin, Xian-Hong,Lin, Cui-Wu,Wei, Shui-Qiang Korean Chemical Society 2011 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.32 No.9

Two novel binuclear metal-organic coordination complexes $[Cd_2(L)_2(bpy)_2(H_2O)_2]{\cdot}6H_2O$ (1), $[Cd_2(L)_2(phen)_2-(H_2O)_2]{\cdot}2H_2O$ (2) (where L = 2-methylquinoline-3,4-dicarboxylate dianion, bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single crystal Xray diffraction, spectral method (IR), elemental analysis and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Both 1 and 2 consist of two Cd(II) atoms bridged by two monoatomic bridging carboxylate groups from two L ligands, and the second carboxylate group of each L is monodentately coordinated to Cd(II), creating a sevenmembered chelating ring. The coordination at each metal nucleus is completed by a water molecule and a chelating bidentate molecule. The 3D structures of the complexes are stabilized by ${\pi}-{\pi}$ stacking interactions and hydrogen-bonds.

Triterpenoid saponins from Clinopodium chinense (Benth.) O. Kuntze and their biological activity

Yin-Di Zhu,Jing-Yi Hong,Feng-Da Bao,Na Xing,Ling-Tian Wang,Zhong-Hao Sun,Yun Luo,Hai Jiang,Xudong Xu,Nai-Liang Zhu,Hai-Feng Wu,Gui-Bo Sun,Jun-Shan Yang 대한약학회 2018 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.41 No.12

Four new ursane-type triterpenoid saponins, clinopoursaponins A–D (1–4), six new oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins, clinopodiside VII–XII (5–10), as well as eight known triterpene analogues (11–18), were isolated from the aerial parts of Clinopodium chinense (Benth.) O. Kuntze. The structures of the new compounds were determined based on extensive spectral analyses, including 1D (1H and 13C) and 2D NMR experiments (COSY, NOESY, HSQC, 2D TOCSY, HSQC-TOCSY and HMBC), HR-ESI-MS and chemical methods. Compounds 1–18 were evaluated for their protective effects against anoxia/reoxygenation-induced apoptosis in H9c2 cells and cytotoxicities against murine mammary carcinoma cell line 4T1. Compounds 8, 9 and 18 exhibited significant protective effects, while compound 1 exhibited cytotoxic activity with IC50 value of 7.4 μm compared to 7.6 μm for the positive control 10-hydroxycamptothecin.

Study on the Wind-induced Interference Effect of a Large-span Roof Structure Building Group

Yong Hao,Tian-jiao Han,Hang-fei Wu,Hua-hai Dong,Yin Zhou,Chun-hui Du,Yun-hui Han 대한토목학회 2024 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.28 No.4

The wind-induced interference effects existing during the construction of a building group were studied in the context of the Zhangjiakou Olympic Sports Center project. Based on CFD numerical simulations, 120 and 96 different working conditions during construction of a swimming pool and speed skating hall were simulated and analyzed respectively, and the numerical simulation results were found to be in high agreement with the wind tunnel test results, which verified the accuracy and feasibility of the numerical simulation. By comparing the wind-induced interference effects of the surrounding buildings on the swimming pool and the speed skating hall during different construction periods, it was found that the swimming pool was more affected by the interference of the surrounding buildings than the speed skating hall, and the wall area was more affected by the interference than the roof area. The wind-induced response of the swimming pool structure during different construction periods was analyzed, and it was found that the interference effect under some working conditions had a greater impact on the structural stress, and it was suggested that the wind interference effect brought about by the construction of the building should not be ignored in such projects.

NOx Storage-Reduction over Pt/Mg-Al-O Catalysts with Different Mg/Al Atomic Ratios

Guangwen Chen,Hao Cheng,Shudong Wang,Diyong Wu,Yin Zhang,Henqiang Li 한국화학공학회 2004 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.21 No.3

A series of Pt/Mg-Al-O catalysts with different Mg/Al atomic ratios were prepared. The NOx storagecapacities of these catalysts were measured by isothermal storage at 350oC. It was found that the NOx storage capacityincreased with increasing Mg/Al atomic ratios. The catalytic behaviors of Pt/Mg-Al-O and Pt/MgO were studied withstorage-reduction cycles at 400oC. Under oxidizing conditions, NOx concentration in the outlet gas gradually increasedwith time, which indicated the catalysts could store NOx effectively. After a switch from oxidizing conditions toreducing conditions, NOx desorption peak emerged immediately due to the incomplete reduction of stored NOx, whichlowered the total NOx conversion. With increasing Mg/Al atomic ratio in the catalysts, NOx conversion increases. Pt/MgO has the highest NOx conversion because of its best activity in the reduction of NOx by C3H6. It seems that withan increasing amount of MgO in the catalysts, the self-poisoning of Pt-sites by adsorbed species during the reactionof NOx with C3H6 may be inhibited effectively.

High Expression of Forkhead Box Protein C2 is Related to Poor Prognosis in Human Gliomas

Wang, Yao-Wu,Yin, Chun-Li,Zhang, Hong-Yi,Hao, Jin-Min,Yang, Yue-Ye,Liao, Heng,Jiao, Bao-Hua Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.24

Background: Increasing evidence has indicated that high Forkhead box protein C2 (FOXC2) level is closely associated with the development, progression, and poor prognosis of a variety of tumors. However, the relationship between FOXC2 and the progression of human gliomas remains to be clarified. The aim of present study was to assess FOXC2 expression and to explore its contribution in human gliomas. Materials and Methods: Realtime quantitative PCR was performed to examine FOXC2 expression in 85 pairs of fresh frozen glioma tissues and corresponding non-neoplastic brain tissues. Associations of FOXC2 expression with clinicopathological factors and prognosis of glioma patients were statistically analyzed. Results: The relative mRNA expression of FOXC2 was significantly higher in glioma tissues than the corresponding non-neoplastic brain tissues (p<0.001). In addition, high FOXC2 expression was significantly associated with advanced pathological grade (P=0.005) and the low Karnofsky performance score (KPS) (p=0.003), correlating with poor survival (p<0.001). Furthermore, multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that high FOXC2 expression was an independent predictor of overall survival (p=0.006). Conclusions: FOXC2 may act as an oncogenic gene and represent a potential regulator of aggressive development and a candidate prognostic marker in human gliomas.

Crystal Structures and Thermal Properties of Two Binuclear Cd(II) Supramolecular Complexes Based on Quinolinecarboxylate Ligand

Hu-Jun Hao,Shui-Qiang Wei,Cui-Wu Lin,Xian-Hong Yin 대한화학회 2011 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.32 No.9

Two novel binuclear metal-organic coordination complexes [Cd_2(L)_2(bpy)_2(H_2O)_2]·6H_2O (1), [Cd_2(L)_2(phen)_2-(H_2O)_2]·2H_2O (2) (where L = 2-methylquinoline-3,4-dicarboxylate dianion, bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine, phen = 1,10-phenanthroline) have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single crystal Xray diffraction, spectral method (IR), elemental analysis and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Both 1 and 2 consist of two Cd(II) atoms bridged by two monoatomic bridging carboxylate groups from two L ligands,and the second carboxylate group of each L is monodentately coordinated to Cd(II), creating a sevenmembered chelating ring. The coordination at each metal nucleus is completed by a water molecule and a chelating bidentate molecule. The 3D structures of the complexes are stabilized by π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen-bonds.

Effects of nitrogen and carbon doping on properties and photocatalytic activity of TiO2-In2O3 composite

Chung-Hsin Wu,Chao-Yin Kuo,Jui-Tai Wu,Pui-Kwan Andy Hong,Chih-Hao Lai,Wei-Yang Chung 한국화학공학회 2015 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.32 No.5

TiO2-In2O3 (Ti-In) was synthesized by the sol-gel method and the composite was further doped with nitrogen and carbon to create Ti-In-N and Ti-In-C, respectively. The dye C.I. Reactive Red 2 (RR2) was used a model compound to be subjected to various composites and measured for removal by photocatalytic degradation and adsorption. Ti-In-N possessed a larger mean diameter than Ti-In-C, while the latter possessed a greater anatase content and surface area than the former. After N or C doping, the spectra of corresponding Ti-In-N and Ti-In-C showed absorption edges at longer wavelengths than the parent Ti-In. Ti-N-O and Ti-O-C bonds were found in Ti-In-N and Ti-In-C composites, respectively. Ti-In-N was more effective for RR2 photodegradation than Ti-In-C, and the Ti-In-C removed more RR2 by adsorption than Ti-In-N.

Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of Osteoporosis Screening With Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry

Hsu Chiao-Lin,Wu Pin-Chieh,Yin Chun-Hao,Chen Chung-Hwan,Lee King-Teh,Lin Chih-Lung,Shi Hon-Yi 대한영상의학회 2023 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.24 No.12

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for osteoporosis screening. Materials and Methods: Eligible patients who had and had not undergone DXA screening were identified from among those aged 50 years or older at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan. Age, sex, screening year (index year), and Charlson comorbidity index of the DXA and non-DXA groups were matched using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) for propensity score analysis. For cost-effectiveness analysis, a societal perspective, 1-year cycle length, 20-year time horizon, and discount rate of 2% per year for both effectiveness and costs were adopted in the incremental cost-effectiveness (ICER) model. Results: The outcome analysis included 10337 patients (female:male, 63.8%:36.2%) who were screened for osteoporosis in southern Taiwan between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2021. The DXA group had significantly better outcomes than the non-DXA group in terms of fragility fractures (7.6% vs. 12.5%, P < 0.001) and mortality (0.6% vs. 4.3%, P < 0.001). The DXA screening strategy gained an ICER of US$ -2794 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) relative to the non-DXA at the willingness-to-pay threshold of US$ 33004 (Taiwan’s per capita gross domestic product). The ICER after stratifying by ages of 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and ≥ 80 years were US$ -17815, US$ -26862, US$ -28981, and US$ -34816 per QALY, respectively. Conclusion: Using DXA to screen adults aged 50 years or older for osteoporosis resulted in a reduced incidence of fragility fractures, lower mortality rate, and reduced total costs. Screening for osteoporosis is a cost-saving strategy and its effectiveness increases with age. However, caution is needed when generalizing these cost-effectiveness results to all older populations because the study population consisted mainly of women.

Bi@H-TiO2/B-C3N4 heterostructure for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen generation activity under visible light

Junfeng Yang,Yuyang Wu,Yanhui Dong,Hao Cui,Chenyang Shi,Hang Sun,Shengyan Yin 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.111 No.-

Herein, a ternary Bi@H-TiO2/B-C3N4 type II heterostructure is successfully designed and prepared viametal Bi as cocatalyst for photocatalytic H2 generation. As expected, under k > 300 nm light, the highestphotocatalytic hydrogen production rate (HPR) of Bi@H-TiO2/B-C3N4 is up to 223.08 lmol g1 h1. Excitingly, under visible light (k > 400 nm), the highest HPR of Bi@H-TiO2/B-C3N4 is increased to18.84 lmol g1 h1, which is about 67.3 times, 37.7 times and 6.8 times as high as that of H-TiO2, BC3N4and H-TiO2/B-C3N4 under the same conditions, respectively. Moreover, the electrochemical impedancespectroscopy and transient photocurrent tests manifest that the interface resistance of Bi@HTiO2/B-C3N4 composite decreases and the photocurrent density increases after loading metal Bi. Theseresults indicate that loading metal Bi as cocatalyst (providing more electron trapping sites) is beneficialto improve photocatalytic activity in the type II heterostructure composite. And the electron transferdirections (B-C3N4 ? H-TiO2 ? Bi or B-C3N4 ? Bi) are proved by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopytest. Therefore, the Bi@H-TiO2/B-C3N4 photocatalyst with strong visible light absorption is expected to bea promising candidate in photocatalytic fields under visible light.