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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Caihong Fang, Xiaomin Jiang, Jinwu Hu, Jiaojiao Song, Na Sun, Deliang Zhang, Long Kuai
Summary: This study presents a successful synthesis method for ultra-small and uniform Ru nanoparticles, and investigates their high catalytic activity in CO oxidation reactions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ramakrishna Chava, Devendra Purbia, Banasri Roy, Vinod M. Janardhanan, A. Bahurudeen, Srinivas Appari
Summary: By calcining Ni/g-Al2O3 wash coated cordierite monolith catalysts for different durations, it was found that the C-20 catalyst displayed higher stability and activity in dry reforming of model biogas due to the formation of a higher amount of the Ni Mgalumina spinel complex, leading to improved metal-support interaction and higher nickel dispersion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Nuria Garcia-Moncada, Juan Carlos Navarro, Jose Antonio Odriozola, Leon Lefferts, Jimmy A. Faria
Summary: A highly stable and active Ni catalyst supported on CeO2 nanorods was reported for CO2 methanation, outperforming the commercial CeO2 counterpart, with similar Ni loadings achieved but with smaller NiClusters obtained on nanorods. By structuring the reactor bed on mu-monoliths and supporting the Ni catalyst on CeO2 nanorods, fast deactivation observed on Ni loaded on commercial CeO2 was prevented, achieving high reaction rates and negligible deactivation even after 90 hours of fluctuating operation.
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Engineering, Chemical
Hongming Sun, Jiangtao Yang, Hongwei Zhang, Qin Yang, Shuzheng Wu, Yaxi Wang, Haibo Zhu, Yuanyuan Yue, Tinghai Wang, Pei Yuan
Summary: A hierarchical flower-like NiCu/SiO2 bimetallic catalyst was successfully prepared and applied for the catalytic hydrogenation of petroleum resin. The catalyst exhibited enhanced catalytic activity and stability, with significantly higher hydrogenation degrees reached for C5PR and C9PR compared to those using a catalyst prepared via an impregnation method. The synergistic effect between Ni-Cu bimetals and the highly porous superstructure contributed to the notably enhanced performances, providing guidance for the design and synthesis of efficient and stable bimetallic nanocatalysts for PR hydrogenation.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miao He, Yueqiang Cao, Jian Ji, Kai Li, Haibao Huang
Summary: By modulating the metal-support interaction and utilizing oxygen vacancies, this study successfully demonstrated the catalytic oxidation of formaldehyde at room temperature using reduced TiO2 as a support for Pd nanoparticles. The synergy between the metal-support interaction and oxygen vacancies played a crucial role in enhancing the catalytic performance and reaction kinetics.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
A. Eisinas, T. Dambrauskas
Summary: The objective of this study was to synthesize calcium silicate hydrates in dense samples and apply them for copper ion adsorption and oxidation catalyst for volatile organic compounds. Different mineralogical compositions, density, and compressive strength were observed in samples synthesized for different durations. Calcium silicate hydrates synthesized in dense samples could effectively remove copper ions from liquid medium, while the efficiency depended on the properties of the medium and synthesis duration. The synthetic samples combined with copper ions exhibited catalytic activity for methanol oxidation.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuheng Tian, Jiarui Li, Dequan Xiao, Ding Ma
Summary: Pt nanoclusters confined in ordered mesoporous TiO2 promote the formation of interfacial active sites (Ti3+-O-v-Pt delta+) during the reaction, leading to enhanced cyclic catalytic activity.
ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yuan Ting Wu, Lin Han, Meng Yao Guan, Shu Ming Xu, Li Hui Guo
Summary: A visible-driven composite photocatalyst BOS-PS with high catalytic activity was reported. By controlling the concentration of the template and the reaction time, effective heterojunction and highly active exposed surfaces were obtained. Compared to BOS-0PS, the photocatalytic performance of BOS-12PS was twice as high due to its thinner sheet structure.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tae Ho Lee, Unho Jung, Hyo Been Im, Kyoung Deok Kim, Jiyu Kim, Young-eun Kim, Dahye Song, Kee Young Koo
Summary: The catalytic activity of structured catalysts composed of Fecralloy and SiC monoliths was evaluated and compared to a conventional pellet catalyst. The structured catalysts exhibited higher performance but had stability issues under high flow rates.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Rupal Malik, Twinkle Garg, Vinod Kumar, K. B. Tikoo, Bhupendra Chudasama, Sonal Singhal
Summary: Magnetically separable different lanthanide metal loaded dopamine modified spinel ferrite nanostructures have been synthesized for potential photocatalysis. The modification of ferrite nanoparticles with dopamine introduces amine functionalities and provides perfect binding and stabilization to loaded metal nanoparticles. These nanostructures exhibited excellent catalytic activity for the degradation of nitrophenols, making them a promising choice with their stable and recoverable nature.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Vladimir Paunovic, Marcos Rellan-Pineiro, Nuria Lopez, Javier Perez-Ramirez
Summary: This article investigates the activity of TiO2-rutile and TiO2-anatase polymorphs in the catalytic HBr oxidation, with the results showing that rutile exhibits higher activity than anatase, indicating that HBr oxidation follows a defect-driven mechanism.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hajime Hojo, Miki Gondo, Satoru Yoshizaki, Hisahiro Einaga
Summary: The study found that model Pt/TiO2 catalysts formed Ti3+ and Pt delta+ states after inducing catalytic activity through postdeposition treatment, highlighting the significance of understanding the metal-support interactions in supported metal catalysts.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
T. T. Wang, S. C. Lim, C. L. Chiang, Y. J. Shen, P. Raghunath, J. R. Li, Y. G. Lin, M. C. Lin
Summary: A composite photoelectrode B-nGO/H:(NiO/TiO2) NTs with a unique heterostructure nanotube arrays was synthesized. The p-n junction created between p-type NiO and n-type TiO2 facilitates the electron-hole pair separation and interfacial electron transfer. The introduction of boron-doped reduced nanographene oxide nanoparticles (B-nGO NPs) and hydrogenation treatment further optimize the electron-hole separation and enhance the electron transfer. The as-synthesized B-nGO/H:(NiO/TiO2) NTs exhibit a high photocurrent density and an effective photoconversion efficiency under simulated sunlight irradiation.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Akshayakumar Kompa, Dhananjaya Kekuda, M. S. Murari, K. Mohan Rao
Summary: This article reports the property evaluation of Lu-doped TiO2 thin films for catalytic activity. The study found that Lu doping enhances defects in the material, leading to increased photocatalytic activity.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weiqi Chen, Abhinav Malhotra, Kewei Yu, Weiqing Zheng, Pedro J. Plaza-Gonzalez, Jose M. Catala-Civera, Jesus Santamaria, Dionisios G. Vlachos
Summary: This study focuses on improving the stability and efficiency of microwave-assisted catalytic reactions by introducing a packed monolith configuration filled with catalytic pellets. By enhancing the catalyst inventory, the system exhibits stable performance at high temperatures and shows potential for broader adoption of microwave-assisted heterogeneous catalytic reactors.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Communication
Tingting Liu, Chris K. K. Tan, Xiaobing Yang, Miao Li
Summary: The live-streaming industry in China is huge and highly competitive, leading to the formation of "live-streaming guilds" where streamers join forces to improve their rankings on various platforms. This article explores one such guild that operates on the Zhubei platform, revealing how these guilds optimize streamers' performances based on algorithmic parameters disclosed by the platforms. Interestingly, the guilds also manipulate audience reactions by having male workers pose as female streamers to attract generous tipping from straight male viewers.
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Zhehui Shen, Bin Yong, Lu Yi, Hao Wu, Hui Xu
Summary: This study compares the satellite precipitation estimates from TMPA and IMERG and finds that IMERG products have improved performance compared to TMPA products. However, there are still areas for improvement in IMERG products.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jikang Wan, Bin Yong, Xiaofeng Zhou
Summary: With the rapid development of China's economy and improvement of people's living standards, large-scale infrastructure constructions have increased. This study focused on the environmental thermal changes of Beijing Daxing International Airport before and after its construction and operation. The results showed that the urban surface heat island effect in the area significantly increased after the construction and operation of the airport. The random forest classification algorithm was used to analyze the relationship between land types and the urban heat island effect, revealing that the thermal pollution from the airport had a greater impact on ground objects within a range of 7.5 km.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yuan Zhao, Deyin Zhang, Xiaoxue Zhang, Fadi Li, Dan Xu, Liming Zhao, Xiaolong Li, Yukun Zhang, Jianghui Wang, Xiaobing Yang, Weiming Wang
Summary: This study investigated the expression features of the FTO gene and its polymorphisms associated with tail fat weight traits in Hu sheep. The results showed that FTO gene was highly expressed in tail fat tissue and a specific polymorphism was significantly related to tail length and tail fat weight.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jikang Wan, Yang Liu, Bin Yong, Xiaofeng Zhou
Summary: New construction alters the surface radiation, thermal properties, and humidity in urban areas. Our study shows that the construction and operation of airports have a significant impact on the thermal environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
JunHua Tian, Xin Hou, MiHong Ge, HongBin Xu, Bin Yu, Jing Liu, RenFu Shao, Edward C. Holmes, ChaoLiang Lei, Mang Shi
Summary: This study used metagenomic sequencing to analyze the genetic diversity of ticks in China. It discovered new mitochondrial genome sequences and cryptic species, as well as identified various pathogenic bacteria and revealed the long-term evolutionary relationship between ticks and their associated bacteria.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Wang-jun Yang, Rong-chang Cao, Wang Xiao, Xiao-lou Zhang, Hao Xu, Meng Wang, Zhi-tao Zhou, Huo-ji Chen, Jia Xu, Xue-mei Chen, Jun-ling Zeng, Shu-ji Li, Min Luo, Yan-jiang Han, Xiao-bing Yang, Guo-dong Feng, Yu-heng Lu, Yuan-yuan Ni, Chan-gui Wu, Jun-jie Bai, Zi-qi Yuan, Jin Jin, Guo-wei Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the role of efferocytosis in chronic pancreatitis (CP) and its underlying mechanisms. The findings suggest that impaired efferocytosis and dysregulated phospholipid metabolism contribute to the development of CP. The acinar Atp8b1/LPC pathway, regulated by the transcription factor Bhlha15, plays a protective role in CP. These findings provide potential therapeutic targets for improving current CP therapies.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Pengfei Shi, Tao Yang, Bin Yong, Chong-Yu Xu, Zhenya Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Youwei Qin, Xudong Zhou
Summary: The Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method is increasingly popular in uncertainty analysis of hydrological simulation. However, the estimation of the constant standard deviation (02) in the approach is subjective, hindering performance improvement. This study investigates the statistical meaning of parameter 02 and develops a new label called Confidence Level of Model (CLM) to interpret it. The MCMC method based on CLM performs well in generating regular posterior distributions and narrow, symmetrical confidence intervals.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yiguan Qian, Yang Li, Luwei Xu, Ke Chen, Ning Liu, Xiaobing Yang, Qian Lv, Rongfei Li, Changcheng Zhou, Zheng Xu, Ruipeng Jia, Yu-Zheng Ge
Summary: In this study, a novel circRNA called circ-PRKCI was found to promote the proliferation of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) through the miR-545-3p/CCND1 signaling pathway. It was also discovered that tumor cell-derived exosomal circ-PRKCI could enhance the proliferation, migration, and invasion of RCC cells while inhibiting apoptosis. This study provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms of RCC progression.
Article
Oncology
Xiaobing Yang, Jiahui Zhao, Dechao Wei, Tao Feng, Pengju Guo, Qiankun Li, Yongxing Wang, Yili Han, Mingchuan Li, Yongguang Jiang, Yong Luo
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the anti-tumor effects and underlying mechanisms of Enzalutamide (ENZ) and Arsenic trioxide (ATO) co-treatment on castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The combination of ENZ and ATO significantly inhibited cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and induced cell arrest and apoptosis in C4-2B cells. The effects were further verified in subcutaneous tumor models and tissue sections from the xenografts. ENZ combination with ATO synergistically improved the therapeutic effects and suppressed CRPC progression through regulation of the ATR-CHEK1-CDC25C pathway.
JOURNAL OF CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongfei Chen, Yingjie Yang, Xiaobing Yang, Xiaomin Pang, Caihong Shao, Zhong Li, Changxun Fang, Wenxiong Lin
Summary: Reasonable water and nitrogen management significantly improves root physiology and rhizosphere microbial community structure, promoting the growth and yield of ratoon rice. The study demonstrates that proper management increases endogenous hormone levels and enhances rhizosphere microbial diversity, leading to improved root and axillary bud growth and increased productivity.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zehui Zhou, Dekai Lu, Bin Yong, Zhehui Shen, Hao Wu, Lei Yu
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of IMERG products in different spatial and temporal scales during the summer seasons in mainland China. The results show that IMERG can capture the spatial patterns of precipitation characters, but it tends to overestimate precipitation amount and intensity while underestimating precipitation frequency. The performance of IMERG improves when scaled up to coarser scales, and it shows better performance in larger regions and during longer periods.
Article
Andrology
Jing He, Jiahui Zhao, Yong Luo, Yongxing Wang, Mingchuan Li, Dechao Wei, Xiaobing Yang, Zhu Hou, Yongguang Jiang
Summary: This study established an effective diagnostic model that can predict the risk of perioperative complications for retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy by considering factors such as operative time, lesion laterality, intraoperative blood loss, pheochromocytoma, body mass index, and preoperative comorbidities (respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases). It is of great significance in improving perioperative strategy due to its accuracy and convenience.
TRANSLATIONAL ANDROLOGY AND UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Tianlei Pi, Xiaobing Yang
Summary: This study investigates the influence of board culture on bank innovation and explores the mechanisms involved. Using the cultural context of the East and state-owned bank attributes, data from China's A-share listed banks between 2003 and 2018 were analyzed. Results indicate that indicators of masculinity, indulgence, and cultural diversity are positively correlated with bank innovation, while power distance and uncertainty avoidance are negatively correlated. Further analysis reveals that the impact of Oriental culture on bank innovation is mediated by human capital investment, efficiency, and risk-taking. The findings remain robust after controlling for endogenous issues and factors such as Confucian culture.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Hong Qin, Zhen Zhang, Kai Qiao, Xinran Chen, Wei He, Chengkou Liu, Xiaobing Yang, Zhao Yang, Zheng Fang, Kai Guo
Summary: This study developed an efficient method for C3-fluoroalcoholation of indole derivatives by merging C-F cleavage and C-C bond coupling. The method constructs derivatizations through modifiable carbon-oxygen bond and obtains a range of structurally valuable organofluorine products with excellent functional group tolerance. Furthermore, it simplifies the process by utilizing easily accessible materials.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
