Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Niu, Le Liu, Fang Wang, Xinhai Liu, Zhiwei Huang, Hongliang Zhao, Bo Qi, Guoliang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silicon (Si) on the morphological, physiological, and molecular characteristics of rice plants under 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (TCB) stress. The results showed that application of Si improved rice growth, alleviated oxidative damage caused by TCB, and up-regulated genes involved in Si transport and detoxification, thus increasing rice plants' resistance to TCB stress.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ishrat Mubeen, Sattrawut Tulaphol, Lu Shengyong, Denggao Pan, Pengfei Zhang, Muhammad Sajid Khan, Mi Yan, William R. Stevens
Summary: The study found that multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have higher adsorption capacity to adsorb 1,2,4-TrCIBz compared to Tenax TA, and can desorb at a lower temperature. MWCNTs showed good stability for concentration and temperature of 1,2,4-TrCIBz, but regeneration was not possible at 100 ppbv.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan Antonio Gonzalez, Luis Felipe Sanz, Fernando Hevia, Isaias Garcia de la Fuente, Jose Carlos Cobos
Summary: By investigating the interactions and molar properties of different compounds, it was found that the interactions between C6H5X molecules are weaker than those between 1-chloronaphthalene or 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene molecules. Structural effects are significant for solutions with shorter n-alkanes, and the introduction of longer chain alkanes disrupts the short-range orientational order. These findings are important for understanding the interactions and properties in chemical systems.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haixu Liu, Zhuoyao Chen, Huiying Wang, Yunyan Liu, Zaishan Wei
Summary: This study found that aerobic denitrifying membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) effectively removes 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (1,2,4-TrClBz) in flue gas, achieving a removal efficiency of 94% in 75 days of operation. The core bacteria involved in the biodegradation and denitrification of 1,2,4-TrClBz were identified. This environmentally friendly biotechnique shows potential for the decontamination of chlorobenzene compounds in flue gas.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongyu Liu, Meng Hu, Huan Zhang, Junfu Wei
Summary: Stalk Biochar (SBC) and Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) were coupled using biosynthesis method to form SBCnZVI composite material, which showed synergistic effect on improving catalytic activity. SBC enhanced the dispersibility of nZVI and protected it from oxidation, while nZVI had better catalytic activity. The composite material exhibited good reusability and applicability for different types of dyes.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Andres Sanchez-Yepes, Aurora Santos, Juana M. Rosas, Jose Rodriguez-Mirasol, Tomas Cordero, David Lorenzo
Summary: Chlorinated organic compounds (COCs) are commonly found in groundwater and industrial wastewaters. The in-situ regeneration of spent activated carbon using thermally activated sodium persulfate (TAP) was studied in this work. The physicochemical changes of the activated carbon before and after regeneration were investigated. The results showed that sulfate deposition on the activated carbon prevents the recovery of the initial adsorption capacity.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min Xu, Xiaoli Ma, Yahui Chen, Luzeng Hu, Bo Wang, Muqing Qiu
Summary: The mechanism of Cr(VI) removal on nanoscale zero-valent iron/biochar was investigated, and it was found that the nZVI/biochar exhibited high removal capacity and chemical stability. The removal process involved adsorption, reduction, and co-precipitation, providing important insights for the removal of heavy metals in environmental cleanup.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziwei Tang, Zhongran Dai, Mi Gong, Hong Chen, Xiayu Zhou, Yating Wang, Cong Jiang, Wanying Yu, Le Li
Summary: In this paper, phosphate-modified biochar supporting nano zero-valent iron (PBC/nZVI) was successfully prepared and fully characterized. The introduction of polyphosphate greatly increased the specific surface area of biochar pores, and then zero-valent iron was evenly distributed on the material surface, leading to excellent removal performance of PBC/nZVI for U(VI). This work proves that PBC/nZVI has a wide application prospect in the field of uranium wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qun Jiang, Simeng Jiang, Hui Li, Rong Zhang, Zhao Jiang, Ying Zhang
Summary: Biochar supported sulfurized nano-zero valent iron catalyst exhibited high reactivity and stability in the removal of organic pollutants, and maintained good activity over a wide pH range.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Lu Di, Xinyu Chen, Jinjie Lu, Yi Zhou, Yanbo Zhou
Summary: Heavy metals pollution poses a severe threat to human health and presents a challenging problem. Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) with its unique core-shell structure, consisting of a reducing Fe0 core and an iron oxide shell as the reaction site, exhibits excellent performance in heavy metals removal. This review summarizes recent approaches to modify nZVI materials, including bimetal modification, sulfidation modification, surfactant modification, and porous material supported nZVI. The influence of environmental factors on the removal of heavy metals by nZVI composites and the underlying mechanisms (adsorption, reduction, and oxidation) are also analyzed. Additionally, the application of these composite materials in permeable reactive barriers (PRB) and fluidized bed reactors (FBR) are discussed, along with the requirements and challenges for future synthesis of green, efficient, and environmentally friendly materials.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zeng-Hui Diao, Wen-Xuan Zhang, Jing-Yi Liang, Shi-Ting Huang, Fu-Xin Dong, Liu Yan, Wei Qian, Wei Chu
Summary: This study demonstrated the efficient removal of herbicide ATZ from soil using the BC-nZVI/PMS process, showcasing a synergistic effect between BC/PMS and nZVI/PMS processes. Additionally, coexisting pollutants such as Cu and Cd were also simultaneously removed from soil using this process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhen Huang, Chao Xiong, Minghu Zhao, Shixing Wang, Yang Zhou, Linqing Dai, Libo Zhang
Summary: A novel biochar adsorbent (GP-AMT) was prepared by functionalizing biochar derived from pomelo peel to eliminate Pb (II) from water. The GP-AMT exhibited a large specific area, multiaperture structure, excellent adsorption performance, selectivity, and reproducibility. Surface modification of biochar significantly improved its sorption capacity and regenerative ability for Pb (II).
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenwen Ji, Yuan Liang, Hui Ma, Shengyan Pu, Uttam Kumar Sahu
Summary: This study focused on the use of low-cost magnetic biochar adsorbent prepared from Litchi chinensis peel for the amelioration of Cr(VI) through reduction-adsorption process. The results showed that the magnetic biochar had good mesoporous nature and magnetic properties. Under the optimized conditions, the adsorbent achieved a removal efficiency of 95.38% for Cr(VI), and the adsorption mechanism was explained through XPS analysis.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feiyu Yan, Linqing Zhang, Le Liu, Xinhai Liu, Fang Wang, Zhiwei Huang, Hongliang Zhao, Guoliang Zhang
Summary: With the development of modern industry and agriculture, the discharge of 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (TCB) into the environment inhibits rice growth and threatens food production and safety. This study explored the effect and mechanism of silicon in alleviating TCB stress on rice. The results showed that silicon increased rice growth and antioxidant enzyme activity, thereby enhancing TCB tolerance in rice.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuan Niu, Fang Wang, Le Liu, Guoliang Zhang, Bo Qi, Xinhai Liu, Hongliang Zhao, Zhiwei Huang, Song Fan, Linqing Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the 1,2,4-TCB resistance characteristics of 114 rice cultivars and found that the tolerance of rice to 1,2,4-TCB varied with traits, developmental stages, and cultivars. The jointing-booting stage was identified as the key period for the development of 1,2,4-TCB resistance in rice. The results provide valuable information for the evaluation and breeding of 1,2,4-TCB-tolerant rice cultivars.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Optics
Chenyang Li, Min Guo, Bo Zhang, Chenxi Li, Beilei Yang, Ke Chen
Summary: A miniature single-fiber photoacoustic sensor was designed for the detection of trace amounts of methane gas, utilizing a communal cavity and single fiber to achieve a small cell volume. Experimental results confirmed the practicality of the sensor for detecting methane gas with a minimum detectable limit of 8.4 ppm.
OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jingchun Zhou, Jingjing Zhang, Wei Zhang, Zhaoyang Ke, Yanlu Lv, Bo Zhang, Zhifang Liao
Summary: In laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), overexpression of RPN2 promotes cell proliferation, migration, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and glycolysis, which are mediated by ROS-induced activation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ying Liu, Li Cheng, Guanghui Wang, Jiahui Lv, Yifei He, Pan-Lin Shao, Ruibin Hu, Hongjun Xiao, Jiahu Tang, Dan Niu, Jingkai Yang, Zhongrong Tang, Ziyi Xu, Yiyi Liu, Yi Li, Kun Song, Benqing Wu, Bo Zhang
Summary: This study reports a novel strategy for efficient recovery of cfDNA and significant removal of genomic DNA contamination during the extraction process. Using this method, over 90% cfDNA recovery rate was achieved with minimal genomic DNA contamination. The application of this method in non-invasive prenatal testing and plasma samples from cancer patients showed improved liquid biopsy precision and reduced sequencing depth.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Cong Li, Bo Zhang, Min Yan, Yueqi Li, Jingyuan Chen, Zhiying Nie, Yuanyuan Guo, Jianbo Shi, Fenghong Chen
Summary: The study identified clinical phenotypes of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and asthma and explored their relationship with endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes using cluster analysis. The results showed distinct clusters with unique clinical and inflammatory characteristics and different outcomes after surgery.
ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhitian Lu, Xudong Li, Min Wang, Xiaojun Zhang, Runxuan Zhuang, Fan Wu, Wenxue Li, Wei Zhu, Bo Zhang
Summary: Nobiletin (NOB), a compound found in citrus peels, has potential lipid-lowering and circadian-enhancing properties. This study showed that NOB can reduce liver triglyceride levels and regulate genes involved in lipid and cholesterol metabolism, independently of the core clock component Bmal1.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Kamanga, Bo Zhang, William Stones
Summary: In 2012, over 500,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide, with more than 80% occurring in developing nations like Malawi. The incidence of cervical cancer in Malawi is 75.9 per 100,000 women and the mortality rate is 49.8 per 100,000 women. However, immunization and screening rates are low in Malawi, with coverage as low as 9% and 15% respectively. This study aims to uncover factors contributing to the low utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women in Lilongwe.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guanghong Luo, Xing Li, Jihui Lin, Gao Ge, Jiangli Fang, Wangze Song, Gary Guishan Xiao, Bo Zhang, Xiaojun Peng, Yanhong Duo, Ben Zhong Tang
Summary: Ions play a vital role in regulating various biological processes, including tumorigenesis and therapy. The perturbation of ion homeostasis can induce tumor cell death and evoke immune responses. This study prepared a pH-responsive nanoplatform that reprograms the tumor microenvironment and provides antitumor treatment through ion fluctuation.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bo Zhang, Jiachen Jiang, Xian Zhang, Xiao-Song Zhu, Yiwei Shi
Summary: In this paper, a flexible leaky hollowcore fiber (LHCF) photoacoustic (PA) gas sensor based on an embedded acoustic resonant structure is demonstrated. The sensor utilizes a part of a gas conduit as the buffer chamber to construct an equivalent T-type half-open PA cell. The LHCF is installed inside the gas conduit and is replaceable, making the gas sensor flexible to reduce spatial size. The experimental results show a minimum detection limit (MDL) of 21.1 ppb when the lock-in integration time is 200 s, and a normalized noise equivalent absorption coefficient (NNEA) of 5.7 x 10(-9) W/cm(-1) Hz(-1/2).
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bo Zhang, Jiachen Jiang, Xian Zhang, Yunjiang Jia, Xiaosong Zhu, Yiwei Shi
Summary: A low-frequency flexible resonant photoacoustic (PA) gas sensor using an O-shaped multipass cell is demonstrated, which employs a gradually tapered leaky hollow core fiber (LHCF) that is bent to be an end-to-end structure and put inside a single buffer chamber to form an equivalent H-type acoustic resonator. The proposed PA gas sensor exhibits a first-order longitudinal resonance frequency of 408 Hz and has a minimum detectable limit of 25.8 ppb for acetylene gas.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiahui Lv, Ying Liu, Jiahu Tang, Hongjun Xiao, Ruibin Hu, Guanghui Wang, Dan Niu, Pan-Lin Shao, Jingkai Yang, Ziqi Jin, Ziyi Xu, Bo Zhang
Summary: In this study, a new method called MREMB (Membrane-associated RNA Extraction based on Magnetic Beads) was proposed for high-purity mem-RNA isolation from cells. The results showed that MREMB could enrich membrane/secreted protein-coding RNA and amplify the expression differences of related RNAs between cancer and non-neoplastic cells, promising for cancer biomarker discovery.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Wu, Fulin Zeng, Jinhui Li, Yukang Jiang, Shi Zhao, Luke D. Knibbs, Xiaojun Zhang, Yiding Wang, Qianqian Zhang, Qiong Wang, Qiansheng Hu, Xiaobo Guo, Yumeng Chen, Ganxiang Cao, Jing Wang, Xingfen Yang, Xueqin Wang, Tao Liu, Bo Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of maternal metal exposure on birth weight in a Chinese birth cohort. It found that metal exposure had sex-specific effects on birth weight, with negative associations in girls and positive associations in boys. Cadmium and nickel were associated with higher and lower birth weight in girls, respectively. Thallium concentration also influenced the associations between cadmium, nickel, and birth weight in girls. The findings highlight the complex effects of intrauterine metal exposure on birth weight and the sex heterogeneity in fetal development.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shanfeng Li, Jialin Wang, Haitao Chen, Jia Hou, Ting Shen, Jing Li, Bin Zhou, Bo Zhang, Hui Liu, De-Ke Jiang
Summary: The genetic variant rs2074890 of TRIM16 is associated with both the risk and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This variant affects HCC by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
MOLECULAR CARCINOGENESIS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Bo Zhang, Yunjiang Jia, Benlei Zhao, Xiaosong Zhu, Yiwei Shi
Summary: This study demonstrates a photoacoustic gas sensor with a microembedded acoustic resonator for gas leakage detection. The sensor, with its compactness, low-gas consumption, and low cost, has the potential to be a remote gas sensing scheme in fields of environmental protection and industrial process monitoring.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bo Zhang, Sumeng Wang, Xiyu Yang, Mingyang Chen, Wenhui Ren, Yanping Bao, Youlin Qiao
Summary: This study assessed the knowledge, willingness, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Chinese females. The findings showed high awareness and willingness, but low overall screening coverage and limited knowledge about cervical cancer. Comprehensive health education should be strengthened through social media platforms and healthcare professionals. Promoting national free cervical cancer screening with high-performance methods is also crucial.
Article
Cell Biology
Shuai Li, Qi Hou, Runjia Wang, Yu Hou, Qiang Wang, Bo Zhang, Cheng Ni, Hui Zheng
Summary: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication caused by anesthesia and surgery. In this study, we analyzed the gene expression in the hippocampus of aged rats that received sevoflurane anesthesia and identified 226 differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Among the screened hub genes, Agt, Cdkn1a, Ddit4, and Rhob were found to be related to neuronal death process. We confirmed the upregulation of these genes, especially Ddit4, in the hippocampus of aged mice that received sevoflurane anesthesia. Our study focused on DDIT4 as a potential target mediated by NMDAR and may provide a new target for the treatment of sevoflurane neurotoxicity.
