During winter natural gas transportation,hydrate formation under low-temperature and high-pressure conditions frequently results in pipeline blockage and severe low assurance challenges.Although conventional thermodyn...During winter natural gas transportation,hydrate formation under low-temperature and high-pressure conditions frequently results in pipeline blockage and severe low assurance challenges.Although conventional thermodynamic hydrate inhibitors(THIs)are effective in shifting hydrate phase equilibrium,the application is constrained by high volumetric injection requirements and the associated operational costs,thereby driving research interest toward low-dosage hydrate inhibitors(LDHIs).This study integrates high-pressure pipeline flow simulations with molecular dynamics simulations to systematically evaluate the inhibition performance and elucidate the molecular-scale mechanisms of representative inhibitor classes in methane hydrates.Pipeline simulation results indicate that,at low additive concentrations:(1)the inhibition effectiveness of cations follows the order Al3+>Fe2+>Ca2+>Na+,suggesting a strong dependence on ionic charge density;(2)at identical mass fraction,methanol exhibits greater thermodynamic inhibition performance than ethylene glycol.Notably,5.0 wt% ethylene glycol accelerates hydrate formation kinetics,exhibiting an anomalous promotion effect.For kinetic inhibitors and their blends,the following observations were obtained:(3)PVP K30 exhibited optimal inhibition performance at 1.0 wt%,significantly extending the hydrate induction time;moreover,the combination of 1.0 wt%PVP K30 with 5.0 wt%methanol completely suppressed hydrate formation under the tested conditions while substantially reducing the required alcohol dosage;(4)molecular-scale analysis indicates that methanol and ethylene glycol primarily act by shifting the hydrate phase equilibrium and perturbing the hydrogen-bond network of water.In contrast,PVP K30 inhibits hydrate formation by disrupting hydrogen-bond structures and decreasing methane-water association through steric hindrance and interfacial adsorption.The blended system exhibits a clear synergistic effect between thermodynamic and kinetic inhibition,combining a phase equilibrium shift with delayed hydrate formation kinetics.This THI-focused investigation systematically clarifies the inhibition of mechanisms of representative additives and provides a scientific basis for selecting costeffective LDHIs strategies for hydrate control in oil and gas pipelines,with direct relevance to mitigating hydrate blockage in field operations.展开更多
Endogenous metabolites play key functions in many important physiological and biochemical processes.The comprehensive in situ detection and direct imaging of metabolites in bio-tissues by matrix-assisted laser desorpt...Endogenous metabolites play key functions in many important physiological and biochemical processes.The comprehensive in situ detection and direct imaging of metabolites in bio-tissues by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging(MALDI-MSI)is very important for understanding complex and diverse biological processes and has become an essential aspect of spatial omics.In this work,4-aminoazobenzene(AAB)was successfully screened and optimized as a new negative ion(-)MALDI matrix to enhance the in situ detection and imaging of metabolites in tissues using MALDIMSI.Obviously,AAB exhibited superior properties in terms of ultraviolet absorption,background ion interference,matrix morphology,and metabolite ionization efficiency.AAB was used for in situ detection and imaging of metabolites in rat brain and germinating Chinese yew seed tissue sections,where 264and 339 metabolite ion signals were successfully detected and imaged using(-)MALDI-MS,respectively.In addition,high-resolution imaging of mouse eyeball section using MALDI-tims TOF MSI with spatial resolution of up to 10μm was successfully carried out,showing that AAB is an efficient(-)MALDI matrix for capturing high-resolution images of metabolites in biological tissue sections.展开更多
Low-molecular-weight(LMW)compounds are ubiquitous in living organisms and play essential roles in biological processes.The direct analysis of LMW compounds in biological tissues by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ion...Low-molecular-weight(LMW)compounds are ubiquitous in living organisms and play essential roles in biological processes.The direct analysis of LMW compounds in biological tissues by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging(MALDI-MSI)could provide a more comprehensive understanding of their essential functions.Here,we evaluated 4-nitrocatechol(4-NC)as a novel positive-ion matrix for enhancing in situ detection and imaging of LMW compounds from the rat liver,brain,and germinating Chinese-yew seed by MALDI-MS.Our results showed that the 4-NC possessed remarkable features,including strong ultraviolet absorption,uniform matrix crystal,excellent chemical stability,and fewer matrix-related background peaks.The use of 4-NC led to the successful detection of 232,218,and193 LMW compounds from the three abovementioned tissue sections,respectively.Also,the use of 4-NC improved the imaging quality of LMW compounds in tissue sections through MALDI-MSI and has the potential as a matrix for MALDI tissue imaging of LMW compounds.展开更多
Lipids are the basic components of cells that are involved in physiological processes such as energy transfer,signal transduction,cell growth,and apoptosis,thus playing important biological functions in organisms[1].M...Lipids are the basic components of cells that are involved in physiological processes such as energy transfer,signal transduction,cell growth,and apoptosis,thus playing important biological functions in organisms[1].Moreover,lipids are biomarkers for many diseases,including coronary heart disease,hepatitis C,and diabetes.A substantial number of studies have shown that obtaining accurate and comprehensive data on the spatial distribution of lipids is essential for investigating pathogenesis and identifying diagnostic biomarkers[2].展开更多
基金financially supported by the Open Foundation of Cooperative Innovation Center of Unconventional Oil and Gas,Yangtze University,China(Ministry of Education&Hubei Province)(No.UOG2024-004)Key project of scientific research plan of Education Department of Hubei Province,China(NO.D20231301)National Science and Technology Major Project,China(NO.2025ZD1404305&NO.2025ZD1404305).
摘要During winter natural gas transportation,hydrate formation under low-temperature and high-pressure conditions frequently results in pipeline blockage and severe low assurance challenges.Although conventional thermodynamic hydrate inhibitors(THIs)are effective in shifting hydrate phase equilibrium,the application is constrained by high volumetric injection requirements and the associated operational costs,thereby driving research interest toward low-dosage hydrate inhibitors(LDHIs).This study integrates high-pressure pipeline flow simulations with molecular dynamics simulations to systematically evaluate the inhibition performance and elucidate the molecular-scale mechanisms of representative inhibitor classes in methane hydrates.Pipeline simulation results indicate that,at low additive concentrations:(1)the inhibition effectiveness of cations follows the order Al3+>Fe2+>Ca2+>Na+,suggesting a strong dependence on ionic charge density;(2)at identical mass fraction,methanol exhibits greater thermodynamic inhibition performance than ethylene glycol.Notably,5.0 wt% ethylene glycol accelerates hydrate formation kinetics,exhibiting an anomalous promotion effect.For kinetic inhibitors and their blends,the following observations were obtained:(3)PVP K30 exhibited optimal inhibition performance at 1.0 wt%,significantly extending the hydrate induction time;moreover,the combination of 1.0 wt%PVP K30 with 5.0 wt%methanol completely suppressed hydrate formation under the tested conditions while substantially reducing the required alcohol dosage;(4)molecular-scale analysis indicates that methanol and ethylene glycol primarily act by shifting the hydrate phase equilibrium and perturbing the hydrogen-bond network of water.In contrast,PVP K30 inhibits hydrate formation by disrupting hydrogen-bond structures and decreasing methane-water association through steric hindrance and interfacial adsorption.The blended system exhibits a clear synergistic effect between thermodynamic and kinetic inhibition,combining a phase equilibrium shift with delayed hydrate formation kinetics.This THI-focused investigation systematically clarifies the inhibition of mechanisms of representative additives and provides a scientific basis for selecting costeffective LDHIs strategies for hydrate control in oil and gas pipelines,with direct relevance to mitigating hydrate blockage in field operations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31770384 and 21605164)the Youth Academic Team Project of MUC(No.10301-02200301)+1 种基金the Huayi Technology Innovation Center for Research Resources(No.HTIC P01RR2017001A)the Key Laboratory Construction Funds of State Ethnic Affairs Commission of China(No.10301-02200303)。
摘要Endogenous metabolites play key functions in many important physiological and biochemical processes.The comprehensive in situ detection and direct imaging of metabolites in bio-tissues by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging(MALDI-MSI)is very important for understanding complex and diverse biological processes and has become an essential aspect of spatial omics.In this work,4-aminoazobenzene(AAB)was successfully screened and optimized as a new negative ion(-)MALDI matrix to enhance the in situ detection and imaging of metabolites in tissues using MALDIMSI.Obviously,AAB exhibited superior properties in terms of ultraviolet absorption,background ion interference,matrix morphology,and metabolite ionization efficiency.AAB was used for in situ detection and imaging of metabolites in rat brain and germinating Chinese yew seed tissue sections,where 264and 339 metabolite ion signals were successfully detected and imaged using(-)MALDI-MS,respectively.In addition,high-resolution imaging of mouse eyeball section using MALDI-tims TOF MSI with spatial resolution of up to 10μm was successfully carried out,showing that AAB is an efficient(-)MALDI matrix for capturing high-resolution images of metabolites in biological tissue sections.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31770384 and 21605164)the Youth Academic Team Project of MUC(No.10301-02200301)+1 种基金the Huayi Technology Innovation Center for Research Resources(No.HTIC P01RR2017001A)the Key Laboratory Construction Funds of State Ethnic Affairs Commission of China(No.10301-02200303)。
摘要Low-molecular-weight(LMW)compounds are ubiquitous in living organisms and play essential roles in biological processes.The direct analysis of LMW compounds in biological tissues by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging(MALDI-MSI)could provide a more comprehensive understanding of their essential functions.Here,we evaluated 4-nitrocatechol(4-NC)as a novel positive-ion matrix for enhancing in situ detection and imaging of LMW compounds from the rat liver,brain,and germinating Chinese-yew seed by MALDI-MS.Our results showed that the 4-NC possessed remarkable features,including strong ultraviolet absorption,uniform matrix crystal,excellent chemical stability,and fewer matrix-related background peaks.The use of 4-NC led to the successful detection of 232,218,and193 LMW compounds from the three abovementioned tissue sections,respectively.Also,the use of 4-NC improved the imaging quality of LMW compounds in tissue sections through MALDI-MSI and has the potential as a matrix for MALDI tissue imaging of LMW compounds.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province(2025C01135)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31770384,21605164)+2 种基金the Youth Academic Team Project of Minzu University of China(10301-02200301)the Huayi Technology Innovation Center for Research Resources(HTIC P01 RR2017001A)the Key Laboratory Construction Funds of State Ethnic Affairs Commission of China(10301-02200303)。
摘要Lipids are the basic components of cells that are involved in physiological processes such as energy transfer,signal transduction,cell growth,and apoptosis,thus playing important biological functions in organisms[1].Moreover,lipids are biomarkers for many diseases,including coronary heart disease,hepatitis C,and diabetes.A substantial number of studies have shown that obtaining accurate and comprehensive data on the spatial distribution of lipids is essential for investigating pathogenesis and identifying diagnostic biomarkers[2].