Despite the advantages of high effluent quality and small footprint,membrane bioreactor(MBR)technology faces challenges in sustainable development due to energy consumption and membrane fouling.Weighing the advantages...Despite the advantages of high effluent quality and small footprint,membrane bioreactor(MBR)technology faces challenges in sustainable development due to energy consumption and membrane fouling.Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of MBRs requires a comprehensive assessment from techno-economic-environmental perspectives.In this paper,we reviewed the related research on MBRs from three aspects:economic cost analysis,environmental impact assessment,and comprehensive techno-economic-environmental assessment.The aim of this paper is to understand the sustainable development performance of MBRs,and to review the current status of the application of multiple techno-economic-environmental assessment methods in the field of wastewater treatment.The currently available results of the economic cost analysis of MBRs showed that the operating cost and energy consumption of MBRs are higher than those of other wastewater treatment processes if MBRs’potential benefit of smaller footprint is not taken into account.The results of the environmental impact assessment showed that MBRs have a positive environmental impact due to high quality effluent,although global warming potential limits the sustainability of MBRs to some extent.Combined techno-economic-environmental assessment showed that MBRs are economically feasible and technically efficient,while their sustainability is controversial.Given the rapid development of MBR technology,these results may evolve as new advancements are made.In addition,there is room for improvement in the existing literature regarding the reliability and comparability of results,as well as the applicability of the methods,particularly in defining the accounting scope,clarifying model assumptions,and considering discounting.展开更多
Monitoring biochemical oxygen demand(BOD)decay offers critical insights into the aerobic biodegradation of dissolved organic matter(DOM).Focusing on the accumulated metabolites generated during DOM biodegradation,this...Monitoring biochemical oxygen demand(BOD)decay offers critical insights into the aerobic biodegradation of dissolved organic matter(DOM).Focusing on the accumulated metabolites generated during DOM biodegradation,this study introduces novel fluorescence parameters that facilitate the rapid monitoring of BOD decay throughout the entire DOM degradation process until BOD is depleted.BOD decay during degradation of four synthetic DOM samples was first investigated(initial BOD0.93;p0.8;p<0.001).The findings present a promising approach for rapid tracking and early warning of BOD decay during DOM degradation,potentially contributing to water quality management.展开更多
Membrane bioreactors(MBRs)have been and will continue playing an important role in industrial wastewater treatment and reuse in China.The sustainable development of MBR technology in its mature-application stage requi...Membrane bioreactors(MBRs)have been and will continue playing an important role in industrial wastewater treatment and reuse in China.The sustainable development of MBR technology in its mature-application stage requires reciprocal interactions between engineering and research participants.Thus,in this study,a total of 182 large-scale MBR projects treating industrial wastewater(with individual treatment capacities5000 m3d1)commissioned and under construction from 2003 to 2019 were analyzed comprehensively.Fast growth of the cumulative treatment capacity was observed,with extension to diverse industries,and the super large-scale was enhanced recently.The treatment processes,pollutant removal efficiencies,and actual operational parameters were summarized regarding the particularity of industrial wastewater compared to municipal wastewater.Economic features including the total investment costs of the projects,their total footprint,and their operational energy consumption were analyzed as well.A vigorous MBR market has formed in China with the fast development of membrane elements and engineering suppliers,continuously increasing official oriented projects,and responsive and innovative business modes.MBR technology has been mostly applied in specific economic zones and water-deficient areas,but its widespread use all over China is foreseeable considering the vast future market for industrial wastewater treatment and recycling.The policy–economy and market–technology driving forces revealed that MBR is consistent with the national development demand.According to the survey and analysis,prospective development in both engineering and research aspects of MBR is proposed to maintain its competitive edge.展开更多
Cu-Fe composite oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested for higher alcohol synthesis from syngas. The selectivity to C2+OH and C6+OH in alcohol distribution was very high while the methane product...Cu-Fe composite oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested for higher alcohol synthesis from syngas. The selectivity to C2+OH and C6+OH in alcohol distribution was very high while the methane product fraction in hydrocarbon distribution was rather low, demonstrating a promising potential in higher alcohols synthesis from syngas. The distribution of alcohols and hydrocarbons approximately obeyed Anderson-Schulz-Flory distribution with similar chain growth probability, indicating alcohols and hydrocarbons derived from the same intermediates. The effects of Cu/Fe molar ratio, reaction temperature and gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) on catalytic performance were studied in detail. The sample with a Cu/Fe molar ratio of 10/1 exhibited the best catalytic performance. Higher reaction temperature accelerated water-gas-shift reaction and led to lower total alcohols selectivity. GHSV showed great effect on catalytic performance and higher GHSV increased the total alcohol selectivity, indicating there existed visible dehydration reaction of alcohol into hydrocarbon.展开更多
Dear Editor,Human prion diseases consist of sporadic, genetic/familial, and acquired forms. The familial form accounts for 5%-15% of all human prion diseases, including familial Creutzfeldt- Jacob disease (fCJD), Gers...Dear Editor,Human prion diseases consist of sporadic, genetic/familial, and acquired forms. The familial form accounts for 5%-15% of all human prion diseases, including familial Creutzfeldt- Jacob disease (fCJD), Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome, and fatal familial insomnia (FFI)[1-3]. All genetic prion diseases are directly associated with mutations (point-mutation or insertion) in the PRNP gene located on human chromosome 20 and encodes prion protein (PrP). So far,>55 mutations in the PRNP gene have been described [4]. Some PRNP mutations and their related genetic prion diseases have been reported worldwide, while others show clear region- or ethnicity-associated features.展开更多
Human genetic prion diseases(gPrDs)are directly associated with mutations and insertions in the PRNP(Prion Protein)gene.We collected and analyzed the data of 218 Chinese gPrD patients identified between Jan 2006 and J...Human genetic prion diseases(gPrDs)are directly associated with mutations and insertions in the PRNP(Prion Protein)gene.We collected and analyzed the data of 218 Chinese gPrD patients identified between Jan 2006 and June 2020.Nineteen different subtypes were identified and gPrDs accounted for 10.9%of all diagnosed PrDs within the same period.Some subtypes of gPrDs showed a degree of geographic association.The age at onset of Chinese gPrDs peaked in the 50–59 year group.Gerstmann–Sträussler–Scheinker syndrome(GSS)and fatal familial insomnia(FFI)cases usually displayed clinical symptoms earlier than genetic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease(gCJD)patients with point mutations.A family history was more frequently recalled in P105L GSS and D178N FFI patients than T188K and E200K patients.None of the E196A gCJD patients reported a family history.The gCJD cases with point mutations always developed clinical manifestations typical of sporadic CJD(sCJD).EEG examination was not sensitive for gPrDs.sCJD-associated abnormalities on MRI were found in high proportions of GSS and gCJD patients.CSF 14-3-3 positivity was frequently detected in gCJD patients.Increased CSF tau was found in more than half of FFI and T188K gCJD cases,and an even higher proportion of E196A and E200K gCJD patients.63.6%of P105L GSS cases showed a positive reaction in cerebrospinal fluid RT-QuIC.GSS and FFI cases had longer durations than most subtypes of gCJD.This is one of the largest studies of gPrDs in East Asians,and the illness profile of Chinese gPrDs is clearly distinct.Extremely high proportions of T188K and E196A occur among Chinese gPrDs;these mutations are rarely reported in Caucasians and Japanese.展开更多
Activation of inflammatory cells and upregulations of a number of cytokines in the central nervous system(CNS)of patients with prion diseases are frequently observed.To evaluate the potential changes of some brain cyt...Activation of inflammatory cells and upregulations of a number of cytokines in the central nervous system(CNS)of patients with prion diseases are frequently observed.To evaluate the potential changes of some brain cytokines that were rarely addressed during prion infection,the levels of 17 different cytokines in the brain homogenates of mice infected with different scrapie mouse-adapted agents were firstly screened with Luminex assay.Significant upregulations of interferon gamma-induced protein 10(IP10),keratinocyte chemoattractant(KC)and macrophage colony stimulating factor(M-CSF)were frequently detected in the brain lysates of many strains of scrapie infected mice.The upregulations of those three cytokines in the brains of scrapie infected mice were further validated by the individual specific ELISA and immunohistochemical assay.Increased specific mRNAs of IP10,M-CSF and KC in the brains of scrapie infected mice were also detected by the individual specific qRT-PCRs and IP10-specific digital PCR.Dynamic analyses of the brain samples collected at different time points post infection revealed the time-dependent increases of those three cytokines,particularly IP10 during the incubation period of scrapie infection.In addition,we also found that the levels of IP10 in cerebral spinalfluid(CSF)of 45 sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease(sCJD)patients were slightly but significantly higher than those of the cases who were excluded the diagnosis of prion diseases.These data give us a better understanding of inflammatory reaction during prion infection and progression of prion disease.展开更多
Ambient particulate matter(PM)can cause adverse health effects via their ability to produce Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS).Water-Soluble Organic Compounds(WSOCs),a complex mixture of organic compounds which usually coex...Ambient particulate matter(PM)can cause adverse health effects via their ability to produce Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS).Water-Soluble Organic Compounds(WSOCs),a complex mixture of organic compounds which usually coexist with Transition Metals(TMs)in PM,have been found to contribute to ROS formation.However,the interaction between WSOCs and TMs and its effect on ROS generation are still unknown.In this study,we examined the ROS concentrations of V,Zn,Suwannee River Fulvic Acid(SRFA),Suwannee River Humic Acid(SRHA)and the mixtures of V/Zn and SRFA/SRHA by using a cell-free 2’,7’-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein(DCFH)assay.The results showed that V or Zn synergistically promoted ROS generated by SRFA,but had an antagonistic effect on ROS generated by SRHA.Fluorescence quenching experiments indicated that V and Zn were more prone to form stable complexes with aromatic humic acid-like component(C1)and fulvic acidlike component(C3)in SRFA and SRHA.Results suggested that the underlying mechanism involving the fulvic acid-like component in SRFA more tending to complex with TMs to facilitate ROS generation throughπelectron transfer.Our work showed that the complexing ability and complexing stability of atmospheric PM organics with metals could significantly affect ROS generation.It is recommended that the research deploying multiple analytical methods to quantify the impact of PM components on public health and environment is needed in the future.展开更多
Reversible oxygen reaction plays a crucial role in rechargeable battery systems,but it is limited by the slow reaction kinetics.Herein,the ionic modulation of cobalt pentlandite coupled with nitrogen‐doped bowl‐like...Reversible oxygen reaction plays a crucial role in rechargeable battery systems,but it is limited by the slow reaction kinetics.Herein,the ionic modulation of cobalt pentlandite coupled with nitrogen‐doped bowl‐like hollow carbon sphere is well designed on octahedral and tetrahedral sites.The robust FexCo9−xS8‐NHCS‐V with iron replacing at the octahedron possesses prolonged metal sulfur bond and exhibits excellent bifunctional electrocatalytic performance towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR,E1/2=0.80 V vs.RHE)and excellent oxygen evolution reaction(OER,Ej=10=1.53 V vs.RHE)in 0.1 mol/L KOH.Accordingly,a rechargeable Zn‐air battery of FexCo9−xS8‐NHCS‐V cathode endows high energy efficiency(102 mW cm−2),and a microbial fuel cell achieves a high‐power density(791±42 mW m−2),outperforming the benchmark Pt/C catalyst.展开更多
Dissolved organic matter(DOM) plays an essential role in many geochemical processes,however its complexity, chemical diversity, and molecular composition are poorly understood. Soil samples were collected from 500 veg...Dissolved organic matter(DOM) plays an essential role in many geochemical processes,however its complexity, chemical diversity, and molecular composition are poorly understood. Soil samples were collected from 500 vegetable fields in administrative regions of China' Mainland, of which 122 were selected for further investigation. DOM properties were characterized by three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix(3D-EEM) fuorescence spectroscopy and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry(FTICRMS)(field intensity is 15 Tesla). Our results indicated that the main constituents were UVA humic-like substances, humic-like substances, fulvic acid-like substances, and tyrosine-like substances. A total of 10,989 molecular formulae with a mass range of 100.04 to 799.59 Da were detected, covering the mass spectrometric information of the soil samples from 27 different regions. CHO and CHON molecules were dominant in DOM, whereas lignin, tannins,and aromatic substances served as the main components. The results of cluster analysis revealed that the soil properties in Jiangxi Province were considerably different from those in other regions. The key backgrounds of the DOM molecular characteristics in the vegetablefield soil samples across China' Mainland were provided at the molecular level, with large abundance and great variability.展开更多
Bimetallic sulfides,integrating the merits of individual components,are ideal structures for efficient electrocatalysis.However,for bimetallic sulfides including metal sulfide heterojunctions(MSH)and singlephase bimet...Bimetallic sulfides,integrating the merits of individual components,are ideal structures for efficient electrocatalysis.However,for bimetallic sulfides including metal sulfide heterojunctions(MSH)and singlephase bimetallic sulfides(SBS),it is still unclear about which one has better catalytic activity toward reversible oxygen catalysis and its difference on catalytic mechanism.In this work,we demonstrate a bimetallic sulfide electrocatalyst that could transform from metal sulfide heterojunction(CoS/FeS)to single-phase bimetallic sulfide(CoFeS2)through a facile temperature control strategy.The single-phase bimetallic sulfide(CoFeS2)affords high intrinsic activity,fast reaction kinetics and superior durability toward oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).Density functional theory(DFT)simulations reveal that the(CoFeS2)has homogeneous electron distribution of the CoFeS2structure,improves the central energy level of d band,and optimizes the O*and OOH*intermediate and efficiently reduces the energy barrier of the reaction rate-determining step(RDS).The assembled rechargeable zincair battery is more stable than the Pt/C and IrO2 assemblies due to the excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability of CoFeS2/NC,suggesting that it has potential for use in practical applications.展开更多
To understand the adsorption behavior of endocrine disrupting chemicals(EDCs) is important for enhancing the treatment performance and preventing potential secondary pollution caused by EDCs desorption in a microfil...To understand the adsorption behavior of endocrine disrupting chemicals(EDCs) is important for enhancing the treatment performance and preventing potential secondary pollution caused by EDCs desorption in a microfiltration system. The dynamic adsorption of four representative EDCs, namely estriol(E3), 17β-estradiol(E2), 17α-ethynylestradiol(EE2), and 4-nonylphenol(4-NP) in a microfiltration system was investigated using the Thomas' model.The product of the equilibrium constant and the total adsorption capacity of the membrane,Ka, for E3, E2, EE2, and 4-NP were 4.91, 9.78, 15.6, and 826, respectively, strongly correlating with the compound octanol–water partition coefficient(KOW). Adsorption appeared to be enhanced when organic fouling formed on the surface of membrane, indicating the role of an additional adsorption column for EDCs acted by a fouling layer in microfiltration. Results of a comparison between the Ka values for clean membrane and fouled membrane illustrated that the significant contribution made by fouling layers may be attributed to the foulant layer's hydrophobicity(in the case of calcium humate layer) and thickness(in the case of calcium alginate layer). This study provided a novel perspective to quantitatively analyze the dynamic adsorption behavior of trace pollutants in membrane process.展开更多
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(JQ22027)the Weiqiao-University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Special Projects on Low-Carbon Technology Development(GYY-DTFZ-2022-021)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(E2EG0502X).
摘要Despite the advantages of high effluent quality and small footprint,membrane bioreactor(MBR)technology faces challenges in sustainable development due to energy consumption and membrane fouling.Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of MBRs requires a comprehensive assessment from techno-economic-environmental perspectives.In this paper,we reviewed the related research on MBRs from three aspects:economic cost analysis,environmental impact assessment,and comprehensive techno-economic-environmental assessment.The aim of this paper is to understand the sustainable development performance of MBRs,and to review the current status of the application of multiple techno-economic-environmental assessment methods in the field of wastewater treatment.The currently available results of the economic cost analysis of MBRs showed that the operating cost and energy consumption of MBRs are higher than those of other wastewater treatment processes if MBRs’potential benefit of smaller footprint is not taken into account.The results of the environmental impact assessment showed that MBRs have a positive environmental impact due to high quality effluent,although global warming potential limits the sustainability of MBRs to some extent.Combined techno-economic-environmental assessment showed that MBRs are economically feasible and technically efficient,while their sustainability is controversial.Given the rapid development of MBR technology,these results may evolve as new advancements are made.In addition,there is room for improvement in the existing literature regarding the reliability and comparability of results,as well as the applicability of the methods,particularly in defining the accounting scope,clarifying model assumptions,and considering discounting.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(No.JQ22027)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52370059).
摘要Monitoring biochemical oxygen demand(BOD)decay offers critical insights into the aerobic biodegradation of dissolved organic matter(DOM).Focusing on the accumulated metabolites generated during DOM biodegradation,this study introduces novel fluorescence parameters that facilitate the rapid monitoring of BOD decay throughout the entire DOM degradation process until BOD is depleted.BOD decay during degradation of four synthetic DOM samples was first investigated(initial BOD0.93;p0.8;p<0.001).The findings present a promising approach for rapid tracking and early warning of BOD decay during DOM degradation,potentially contributing to water quality management.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L182044)the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT)Project(2017LSZZ001-003)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(2019172).
摘要Membrane bioreactors(MBRs)have been and will continue playing an important role in industrial wastewater treatment and reuse in China.The sustainable development of MBR technology in its mature-application stage requires reciprocal interactions between engineering and research participants.Thus,in this study,a total of 182 large-scale MBR projects treating industrial wastewater(with individual treatment capacities5000 m3d1)commissioned and under construction from 2003 to 2019 were analyzed comprehensively.Fast growth of the cumulative treatment capacity was observed,with extension to diverse industries,and the super large-scale was enhanced recently.The treatment processes,pollutant removal efficiencies,and actual operational parameters were summarized regarding the particularity of industrial wastewater compared to municipal wastewater.Economic features including the total investment costs of the projects,their total footprint,and their operational energy consumption were analyzed as well.A vigorous MBR market has formed in China with the fast development of membrane elements and engineering suppliers,continuously increasing official oriented projects,and responsive and innovative business modes.MBR technology has been mostly applied in specific economic zones and water-deficient areas,but its widespread use all over China is foreseeable considering the vast future market for industrial wastewater treatment and recycling.The policy–economy and market–technology driving forces revealed that MBR is consistent with the national development demand.According to the survey and analysis,prospective development in both engineering and research aspects of MBR is proposed to maintain its competitive edge.
基金the State Key Fundamental Research Program(Ministry of Science and Technology of China,No.2011CBA00501)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission,China(Grant No:11DZ1200300)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion(Grant No:1112610)
摘要Cu-Fe composite oxides were prepared by co-precipitation method and tested for higher alcohol synthesis from syngas. The selectivity to C2+OH and C6+OH in alcohol distribution was very high while the methane product fraction in hydrocarbon distribution was rather low, demonstrating a promising potential in higher alcohols synthesis from syngas. The distribution of alcohols and hydrocarbons approximately obeyed Anderson-Schulz-Flory distribution with similar chain growth probability, indicating alcohols and hydrocarbons derived from the same intermediates. The effects of Cu/Fe molar ratio, reaction temperature and gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) on catalytic performance were studied in detail. The sample with a Cu/Fe molar ratio of 10/1 exhibited the best catalytic performance. Higher reaction temperature accelerated water-gas-shift reaction and led to lower total alcohols selectivity. GHSV showed great effect on catalytic performance and higher GHSV increased the total alcohol selectivity, indicating there existed visible dehydration reaction of alcohol into hydrocarbon.
基金supported by National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2017ZX10104001002005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81630062,81301429,and 81572048)+1 种基金National Key R&D Program(2016YFC1202700)State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Prevention and Control(SKLID)Program of China(2012SKLID102and 2015SKLID503)
摘要Dear Editor,Human prion diseases consist of sporadic, genetic/familial, and acquired forms. The familial form accounts for 5%-15% of all human prion diseases, including familial Creutzfeldt- Jacob disease (fCJD), Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome, and fatal familial insomnia (FFI)[1-3]. All genetic prion diseases are directly associated with mutations (point-mutation or insertion) in the PRNP gene located on human chromosome 20 and encodes prion protein (PrP). So far,>55 mutations in the PRNP gene have been described [4]. Some PRNP mutations and their related genetic prion diseases have been reported worldwide, while others show clear region- or ethnicity-associated features.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81630062)the State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control,CDC,China(2019SKLID501,2019SKLID603,and 2019SKLID307).
摘要Human genetic prion diseases(gPrDs)are directly associated with mutations and insertions in the PRNP(Prion Protein)gene.We collected and analyzed the data of 218 Chinese gPrD patients identified between Jan 2006 and June 2020.Nineteen different subtypes were identified and gPrDs accounted for 10.9%of all diagnosed PrDs within the same period.Some subtypes of gPrDs showed a degree of geographic association.The age at onset of Chinese gPrDs peaked in the 50–59 year group.Gerstmann–Sträussler–Scheinker syndrome(GSS)and fatal familial insomnia(FFI)cases usually displayed clinical symptoms earlier than genetic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease(gCJD)patients with point mutations.A family history was more frequently recalled in P105L GSS and D178N FFI patients than T188K and E200K patients.None of the E196A gCJD patients reported a family history.The gCJD cases with point mutations always developed clinical manifestations typical of sporadic CJD(sCJD).EEG examination was not sensitive for gPrDs.sCJD-associated abnormalities on MRI were found in high proportions of GSS and gCJD patients.CSF 14-3-3 positivity was frequently detected in gCJD patients.Increased CSF tau was found in more than half of FFI and T188K gCJD cases,and an even higher proportion of E196A and E200K gCJD patients.63.6%of P105L GSS cases showed a positive reaction in cerebrospinal fluid RT-QuIC.GSS and FFI cases had longer durations than most subtypes of gCJD.This is one of the largest studies of gPrDs in East Asians,and the illness profile of Chinese gPrDs is clearly distinct.Extremely high proportions of T188K and E196A occur among Chinese gPrDs;these mutations are rarely reported in Caucasians and Japanese.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81772197,81401670 and 81630062)the Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(2018RC330004)+3 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1200305Y)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2018ZX10102001)SKLID Development Grant(2019SKLID401 and 2016SKLID603)the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(C2018044)
摘要Activation of inflammatory cells and upregulations of a number of cytokines in the central nervous system(CNS)of patients with prion diseases are frequently observed.To evaluate the potential changes of some brain cytokines that were rarely addressed during prion infection,the levels of 17 different cytokines in the brain homogenates of mice infected with different scrapie mouse-adapted agents were firstly screened with Luminex assay.Significant upregulations of interferon gamma-induced protein 10(IP10),keratinocyte chemoattractant(KC)and macrophage colony stimulating factor(M-CSF)were frequently detected in the brain lysates of many strains of scrapie infected mice.The upregulations of those three cytokines in the brains of scrapie infected mice were further validated by the individual specific ELISA and immunohistochemical assay.Increased specific mRNAs of IP10,M-CSF and KC in the brains of scrapie infected mice were also detected by the individual specific qRT-PCRs and IP10-specific digital PCR.Dynamic analyses of the brain samples collected at different time points post infection revealed the time-dependent increases of those three cytokines,particularly IP10 during the incubation period of scrapie infection.In addition,we also found that the levels of IP10 in cerebral spinalfluid(CSF)of 45 sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease(sCJD)patients were slightly but significantly higher than those of the cases who were excluded the diagnosis of prion diseases.These data give us a better understanding of inflammatory reaction during prion infection and progression of prion disease.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. E0E48927X2)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21677145)
摘要Ambient particulate matter(PM)can cause adverse health effects via their ability to produce Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS).Water-Soluble Organic Compounds(WSOCs),a complex mixture of organic compounds which usually coexist with Transition Metals(TMs)in PM,have been found to contribute to ROS formation.However,the interaction between WSOCs and TMs and its effect on ROS generation are still unknown.In this study,we examined the ROS concentrations of V,Zn,Suwannee River Fulvic Acid(SRFA),Suwannee River Humic Acid(SRHA)and the mixtures of V/Zn and SRFA/SRHA by using a cell-free 2’,7’-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein(DCFH)assay.The results showed that V or Zn synergistically promoted ROS generated by SRFA,but had an antagonistic effect on ROS generated by SRHA.Fluorescence quenching experiments indicated that V and Zn were more prone to form stable complexes with aromatic humic acid-like component(C1)and fulvic acidlike component(C3)in SRFA and SRHA.Results suggested that the underlying mechanism involving the fulvic acid-like component in SRFA more tending to complex with TMs to facilitate ROS generation throughπelectron transfer.Our work showed that the complexing ability and complexing stability of atmospheric PM organics with metals could significantly affect ROS generation.It is recommended that the research deploying multiple analytical methods to quantify the impact of PM components on public health and environment is needed in the future.
摘要Reversible oxygen reaction plays a crucial role in rechargeable battery systems,but it is limited by the slow reaction kinetics.Herein,the ionic modulation of cobalt pentlandite coupled with nitrogen‐doped bowl‐like hollow carbon sphere is well designed on octahedral and tetrahedral sites.The robust FexCo9−xS8‐NHCS‐V with iron replacing at the octahedron possesses prolonged metal sulfur bond and exhibits excellent bifunctional electrocatalytic performance towards oxygen reduction reaction(ORR,E1/2=0.80 V vs.RHE)and excellent oxygen evolution reaction(OER,Ej=10=1.53 V vs.RHE)in 0.1 mol/L KOH.Accordingly,a rechargeable Zn‐air battery of FexCo9−xS8‐NHCS‐V cathode endows high energy efficiency(102 mW cm−2),and a microbial fuel cell achieves a high‐power density(791±42 mW m−2),outperforming the benchmark Pt/C catalyst.
基金supported by the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program (STEP,No.2019QZKK0304)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.E2EG0502×2)the Natural Science Foundation Committee of China (No.41991310)。
摘要Dissolved organic matter(DOM) plays an essential role in many geochemical processes,however its complexity, chemical diversity, and molecular composition are poorly understood. Soil samples were collected from 500 vegetable fields in administrative regions of China' Mainland, of which 122 were selected for further investigation. DOM properties were characterized by three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix(3D-EEM) fuorescence spectroscopy and Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry(FTICRMS)(field intensity is 15 Tesla). Our results indicated that the main constituents were UVA humic-like substances, humic-like substances, fulvic acid-like substances, and tyrosine-like substances. A total of 10,989 molecular formulae with a mass range of 100.04 to 799.59 Da were detected, covering the mass spectrometric information of the soil samples from 27 different regions. CHO and CHON molecules were dominant in DOM, whereas lignin, tannins,and aromatic substances served as the main components. The results of cluster analysis revealed that the soil properties in Jiangxi Province were considerably different from those in other regions. The key backgrounds of the DOM molecular characteristics in the vegetablefield soil samples across China' Mainland were provided at the molecular level, with large abundance and great variability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21805051 and 21875048)the Outstanding Youth Project of Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(2020B1515020028)+1 种基金the Yangcheng Scholars Research Project of Guangzhou(201831820)the Science and Technology Research Project of Guangzhou(202002010007,202102020376,202201020214)。
摘要Bimetallic sulfides,integrating the merits of individual components,are ideal structures for efficient electrocatalysis.However,for bimetallic sulfides including metal sulfide heterojunctions(MSH)and singlephase bimetallic sulfides(SBS),it is still unclear about which one has better catalytic activity toward reversible oxygen catalysis and its difference on catalytic mechanism.In this work,we demonstrate a bimetallic sulfide electrocatalyst that could transform from metal sulfide heterojunction(CoS/FeS)to single-phase bimetallic sulfide(CoFeS2)through a facile temperature control strategy.The single-phase bimetallic sulfide(CoFeS2)affords high intrinsic activity,fast reaction kinetics and superior durability toward oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).Density functional theory(DFT)simulations reveal that the(CoFeS2)has homogeneous electron distribution of the CoFeS2structure,improves the central energy level of d band,and optimizes the O*and OOH*intermediate and efficiently reduces the energy barrier of the reaction rate-determining step(RDS).The assembled rechargeable zincair battery is more stable than the Pt/C and IrO2 assemblies due to the excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability of CoFeS2/NC,suggesting that it has potential for use in practical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51678336)the KWEF-AIT Research Grant,the President Fund for Science and Education Fusion of UCAS(No.Y552022Y00)the special fund of SKLECE,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KF2016-19)
摘要To understand the adsorption behavior of endocrine disrupting chemicals(EDCs) is important for enhancing the treatment performance and preventing potential secondary pollution caused by EDCs desorption in a microfiltration system. The dynamic adsorption of four representative EDCs, namely estriol(E3), 17β-estradiol(E2), 17α-ethynylestradiol(EE2), and 4-nonylphenol(4-NP) in a microfiltration system was investigated using the Thomas' model.The product of the equilibrium constant and the total adsorption capacity of the membrane,Ka, for E3, E2, EE2, and 4-NP were 4.91, 9.78, 15.6, and 826, respectively, strongly correlating with the compound octanol–water partition coefficient(KOW). Adsorption appeared to be enhanced when organic fouling formed on the surface of membrane, indicating the role of an additional adsorption column for EDCs acted by a fouling layer in microfiltration. Results of a comparison between the Ka values for clean membrane and fouled membrane illustrated that the significant contribution made by fouling layers may be attributed to the foulant layer's hydrophobicity(in the case of calcium humate layer) and thickness(in the case of calcium alginate layer). This study provided a novel perspective to quantitatively analyze the dynamic adsorption behavior of trace pollutants in membrane process.