Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoxue Yang, Kun Luo, Zhoujie Pi, Peng Shen, Puyu Zhou, Li He, Xiaoming Li, Qi Yang
Summary: A novel nanocomposite CeO2/Fe3O4/biochar (BC) was prepared by ball milling method and exhibited superior performance in tetracycline (TC) removal compared to other materials. The ball milling process not only reduced particle size and increased surface area for enhanced TC adsorption, but also increased the number of oxygen-containing functional groups to enhance TC degradation. The enhanced oxygen activation was attributed to the redox pairs of Ce4+/Ce3+ and Fe3+/Fe2+ and the presence of persistent free radicals (PFRs) in the nanocomposite.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Conghui Hu, Yinxia Su, Xiaoyuan Hu, Kun Luo, Alimire Abudireyimu, Yuanyuan Li, Hua Yao
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effect of the interaction between abnormal BMI and hypertension on the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Uyghur residents. The results showed that abnormal BMI and hypertension had a synergistic effect on the risk of T2DM, but there was no multiplicative interaction between the two.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
James T. T. Gordy, Avinaash K. K. Sandhu, Kaitlyn Fessler, Kun Luo, Aakanksha R. R. Kapoor, Samuel K. K. Ayeh, Yinan Hui, Courtney Schill, Fengyixin Chen, Tianyin Wang, Styliani Karanika, Joel C. C. Sunshine, Petros C. C. Karakousis, Richard B. B. Markham
Summary: The fusion of chemokine MIP-3 alpha gene with melanoma-associated antigen genes in DNA vaccines has shown enhanced anti-tumor immunity. Combination therapy with DNA vaccine, type-I interferon, and 5Aza significantly upregulated intratumoral mRNA expression of immune infiltration chemokines and increased infiltration of CD8+ DCs, CCR7+ DCs, NK cells, and memory T-cells while reducing myeloid-derived suppressor cells. This approach holds promise for melanoma treatment and further studies are needed to understand its mechanisms.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kun Luo, Ming Chen, Mengdan Tian, Wenhui Li, Yang Jiang, Zhihao Yuan
Summary: In this work, the staircase-like electrochemical profiles in P2-type sodium manganese oxide materials caused by unfavorable phase transitions and layer gliding are effectively suppressed by a solid-solution reaction in P'2-type Na2/3Mn0.8Ti0.2O2. The structural evolution mechanism described in this study provides a solution to eliminate the staircase-like electrochemical profiles induced by P-O transition in P2-type oxide cathode materials and a versatile strategy for enhancing the performance of P2-type cathode materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiaoyi Han, Kun Luo, Qi Gao, Yingju Wu, Julong He
Summary: The study focuses on the effect of precursor structure on the formation of diamond polytypes. Using HAADF STEM, the structural fragments of diamond polytypes were found in synthesized diamond crystals. DFT calculations were used to study the phase transition of nine graphitic structures with different stacking sequences, revealing the reasons for the rarity of non-3C diamonds and providing insights into the high-pressure transformation of graphite systems with diverse structures.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guolian Li, Xiao Li, Xiaoyan Jiang, Yu Zhang, Haibin Li, Jiamei Zhang, Gege Cai, Kun Luo, Fazhi Xie
Summary: Nanyi Lake, a tributary of the Yangtze River, has been significantly impacted by human activities due to rapid economic development in the surrounding areas. This study analyzed heavy metal concentrations and dissolved organic matter (DOM) characteristics in the lake. The results revealed elevated concentrations of heavy metals, with carcinogenic risks associated with drinking water. The distribution of heavy metals was influenced by industrial and agricultural inputs. The findings emphasize the need for effective environmental management to mitigate the risks posed by heavy metals in Nanyi Lake.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Meng-Pan Li, Wen-Cai Liu, Jia-Bao Wu, Kun Luo, Yu Liu, Yu Zhang, Shi-Ning Xiao, Zhi-Li Liu, Shan-Hu Huang, Jia-Ming Liu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to establish the best prediction model for postoperative nosocomial pulmonary infection using machine learning. A total of 870 patients with spinal cord injury were included, and six different machine learning models were constructed. Age, ASIA scale, and tracheotomy were identified as independent risk factors for postoperative nosocomial pulmonary infection in SCI patients. The prediction model based on RF algorithm showed the best performance.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qiang Wang, Kun Luo, Chunlei Wu, Junyao Tan, Rongyu He, Shitong Ye, Jianren Fan
Summary: This study examines the inter-farm cluster interaction of offshore wind power bases in Jiangsu Province, China, under different scenarios. The results show that in the planned 2025 levels, there is a larger wind deficit and the wake meandering is significantly enlarged. Additionally, the development mode of increasing turbine capacity and conservative farm capacity is recommended for achieving carbon neutrality and cleaner production in the offshore wind power industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kun Luo, Yidi Shen, Jun Li, Qi An
Summary: The stability mechanism of methane hydrate under pressure has been elucidated through molecular dynamics simulations using a quantum mechanics-derived machine-learning force field. It has been found that the decomposition behavior of methane hydrate is regulated by the stability of water cages, with the most stable methane hydrate occurring at 2 kbar. Deviation from the optimal water molecule distance due to too low or too high pressure leads to rapid deconstruction of water cages and promotes the decomposition of methane hydrates. These findings provide molecular insights into pressure-dependent decomposition of methane hydrates and have implications for the stability of other gas hydrates.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Li Jia, Shicai Xu, Huanzhang Shang, Jiao Guo, Xia Yan, Changhai Liu, Guangwei Li, Kun Luo
Summary: Changing electrical environments can negatively affect the performance and control strategies of herbivorous insects. In this study, the impact of high-voltage electrostatic field (HVEF) exposure on the diamondback moth population and reproduction was investigated. The results showed that HVEF exposure significantly decreased population parameters and had a strong inhibitory effect on reproduction. Additionally, it triggered oxidative stress responses in the insects. These findings provide valuable insights for developing control strategies for the diamondback moth in new HVEF environments.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kun Luo, Pengfei Gao, Weihu Yang, Xiaoyu Lei, Tuck-Whye Wong, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Li Wang
Summary: In this study, a 3D porous scaffold was prepared by incorporating citrate functionalized amorphous calcium phosphate into a polytetrahydrofuran based polyurethane scaffold. The obtained scaffold exhibited high porosity, appropriate pore size, and sufficient mechanical strength for cell adhesion and structural support. The scaffold also showed excellent antibacterial properties and biocompatibility, making it a potential candidate for minimally invasive alveolar bone regeneration.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Xupeng Li, Kun Sun, Juan Sui, Sheng Luan, Baolong Chen, Jiawang Cao, Kun Luo, Jie Kong, Xianhong Meng
Summary: The study investigated the effect of inbreeding on the resistance of Fenneropenaeus chinensis to white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection. The results showed that inbred groups had lower survival time and rate compared to the control group, and exhibited higher variation. As the inbreeding coefficient increased, the WSSV infection survival time decreased significantly. The findings suggest that inbreeding enhances the susceptibility of F. chinensis to WSSV and reduces its resistance, leading to increased population dispersion and instability of resistant phenotypes.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Qiang Fu, Kun Sun, Juan Sui, Xupeng Li, Jiawang Cao, Jian Tan, Baolong Chen, Kun Luo, Sheng Luan, Jie Kong, Xianhong Meng
Summary: This study investigated the performance differences among offspring obtained by intra- and inter-strain crosses using two shrimp strains, A and B, with outstanding WSSV resistance and growth, respectively. The results showed that crossbreeding can complement the advantages of different strains, with the cross of strain BA performing the best in terms of WSSV resistance and growth. The heritability estimates of body length and weight were medium, and there were significant genetic and phenotypic correlations among growth-related traits. The study provides important reference data for breeding disease-resistant and fast-growing shrimp strains.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kun Luo, Yongcheng Huang, Yaoting Li, Yu Tao, Zhenyu Hu
Summary: EGR strategies, specifically high pressure (HP) EGR and high-low pressure (HLP) EGR, have different effects on combustion behavior and knock tendency in a natural gas engine. The HLP EGR strategy reduces pumping losses, improves thermal efficiency, and decreases fuel consumption compared to the HP EGR strategy, due to lower boost pressure and optimized EGR rates and spark timings.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tengyu Li, Kun Luo, Chenlei Wang, Yuefen Cao, Hua Zhang, Yongshan Zhang, Junkang Rong
Summary: Interspecific hybridization improves cotton fiber quality by addressing parental genetic diversity bottleneck problems. An integrated analysis of phenotypes, mRNAs, and miRNAs was conducted to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying fiber heterosis in interspecific hybrid cotton. The results showed that fiber heterosis was most obvious at 10 days post anthesis, with transgressive up-regulation observed at the mRNA level and transgressive down-regulation at the miRNA level. MiR160-ARF and miR319-TCP pairs played a crucial role in endogenous auxin content and secondary cell wall deposition, thereby contributing to interspecific fiber heterosis. This study provides insights into the regulation of fiber heterosis by miRNA-mRNA and has implications for the application of interspecific hybrid cotton.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)