Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yujie Yang, Enming Huang, Panchan Dansawad, Yize Li, Yashi Qing, Changzheng Lv, Lixia Cao, Siming You, Yanxiang Li, Wangliang Li
Summary: A superwettable nanofibrous membrane was fabricated using an integrated method, which exhibited robust oil-water separation performances and remarkable stability, making it suitable for treating different types of oily wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fazli Wahid, Xiang-Jun Zhao, Yun-Xia Duan, Xue-Qing Zhao, Shi-Ru Jia, Cheng Zhong
Summary: The study developed a bacterial cellulose-based superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic membrane for efficient oil/water separation, with high separation efficiency and flux rate, along with anti-fouling, recyclability, and stability properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhong, Qing Sun, Bin Xiang, Peng Mu, Jian Li
Summary: Membrane technology greatly enhances the rapid collection of clean water from oily wastewater. A polyethylene glycol (PEG) grafted polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane (PPG membrane) with underwater superoleophobic properties was prepared through an environmentally friendly and energy-saving surface grafting method. The PPG membrane exhibited excellent oil-water separation performance, with a separation efficiency of up to 99.6% and a permeation flux of 1130 L m(-2) h(-1). It also showed remarkable mechanical and chemical stabilities, making it suitable for real-world applications in treating oily wastewater.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sudong Yang, Lin Chen, Shanshan Wang, Shuai Liu
Summary: A superhydrophilic textile with underwater superoleophobicity has been developed by constructing a hydrophilic hierarchical layer of cellulose on the surface of commercial cotton fabrics. The textile exhibits excellent separation performance for oil-in-water emulsions and has potential applications in various fields.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Feiyang Yan, Liangcheng Tong, Hang Qin, Wenming Guo, Jingxiong Liu, Wen Xie, Pengzhao Gao, Hanning Xiao
Summary: Silica nanorods modified fiber membranes were successfully fabricated for the separation of emulsions. The modified membranes showed improved arithmetic mean and root mean square compared to the unmodified membranes, with an increase of 39.8% and 46.0%, respectively. The modified membranes exhibited excellent superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic properties, as demonstrated by the instantaneous water contact angle of 0 degrees and underwater oil contact angle of 151.92 degrees. The membranes also showed structural and chemical stability, with minimal mass loss and no significant changes in microstructure after ultrasonic treatment and immersion in acid, alkali, and saline solutions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xi Zhang, Chang Liu, Jing Yang, Xiao-Jun Huang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of separation membranes with switchable wettability in efficiently treating both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. By using a simple co-deposition method of tannic acid and diethylenetriamine, commercial polypropylene membranes are endowed with switchable surface wettability that can cyclically translate between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity through water/ethanol treatments without losing surface wettability. Density functional theory simulations and UV-vis spectra analysis were used to illustrate the chemical mechanism behind this hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity translation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kanupriya Nayak, Anubhav Kumar, Bijay P. Tripathi
Summary: Effective surface modification strategies using polydopamine and short chain amino alkanes were employed to develop membranes with superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity, showing ultra-high BSA protein resistance and low oil droplet adhesion. The membranes exhibited high permeability and rejection, making them promising candidates for oily water separation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hongyu Liu, Lin Yang, Baojie Dou, Jianwu Lan, Jiaojiao Shang, Shaojian Lin
Summary: Novel zwitterionic hydrogels with outstanding self-healing ability and excellent mechanical properties were successfully prepared and applied for oil-water separation, exhibiting underwater superoleophobicity and anti-fouling properties.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jian Hou, Jinwon Choi, Jaehan Yun, Wongi Jang, Jun-Hyun Kim, Hongsik Byun
Summary: Electrospun nanofiber membranes derived from polyketone (PK) are fabricated with controlled fiber diameter and pore size using NaOH as a precursor additive. The surface properties of the nanofibers are then manipulated to exhibit air-water superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity. The optimized membrane displays at least 97% separation efficiency for oil/water emulsions and maintains its flux under gravity-driven filtration conditions.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xinya Wang, Weiqiu Huang, Lipei Fu, Xianhang Sun, Jing Zhong, Shaocan Dong, Jiahui Zhu
Summary: This review delves into the wetting mechanisms, design criteria, and recent developments of SUS membranes for separating oily wastewater. It explores the creative design of micro-nano scale hierarchical surface morphology and proposes high-energy rough micro-nano structures for constructing more effective SUS membranes. The review also provides conclusions and future research perspectives based on existing problems in the field.
JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dai-Lin Zhou, Deng Yang, Di Han, Qin Zhang, Feng Chen, Qiang Fu
Summary: This study introduces a novel SUS membrane with excellent durability by incorporating polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanoparticles on cotton fabric, followed by thiol-ene functionalization to graft hydrophilic carboxyl group. The membrane can withstand long-term mechanical abrasion, ultrasonic washing, UV light irradiation, and corrosive aqueous solutions without compromising underwater superoleophobicity. The membrane demonstrates high water fluxes, over 99% initial separation efficiencies for various oil/water mixtures, and maintained separation efficiency around 98% after 50 cycles under severe conditions. The findings of this study could contribute to the development of advanced SUS membranes with superior durability.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Varghese Lincy, Adhimoorthy Prasannan, Po-Da Hong
Summary: A method for fabricating multifunctional membranes using polyelectrolyte materials for efficient separation of oil/water emulsions and dye emulsions was reported, showing excellent separation efficiency and flux rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
A. Kumar, K. Nayak, A. S. Muench, P. Uhlmann, A. Fery, B. P. Tripathi
Summary: Polydopamine and poly(MPC-co-GMA) were combined to create a robust zwitterionic antifouling surface, which exhibited superhydrophilic character and excellent performance in oil-water separation. The modified membrane showed high oil rejection and flux recovery rates, making it a promising solution for long-term water purification and separation applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jing Song, Qiuyu Yu, Xinyue Liang, Qin Rao, Peng Wang, Ming Lu, Hang Xiao
Summary: This paper reports a feasible method of fabricating robust membranes based on cotton fabric (CF) decorated with TiO2 nanoparticles (NP) and citric acid (CA), and systematically evaluates the performance and stability of the membranes. The results show that the prepared membranes have excellent separation efficiency and stability in oil/water separation and treatment of complex oil-in-water emulsions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinkang Pan, Yuanyuan Ge
Summary: The development of functional membranes with easy operation, low cost, high stability, and large flux is urgently required for effective treatment of increasing oily wastewater. In this work, NaA zeolite/copper mesh composite membranes (NaA@CM) for oil/water separation were prepared using low-cost, readily available, and green metakaolin as the main raw material. The hydrothermal temperature was found to greatly affect the structure and properties of NaA@CM. The composite membrane prepared at 110 degrees C (NaA@CM-110) exhibited optimum underwater superoleophobicity, large water flux, and high separation efficiency for the cyclohexane/water mixture.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lingxiao Wang, Chao Liang, Xiao Lin, Changying Liu, Jun Li
Summary: This study elucidated the role of miR-491-5p in osteogenic differentiation, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes. The downregulation of miR-491-5p was found to be a major factor contributing to decreased osteogenic differentiation. Regulation of miR-491-5p expression has the potential to improve osteogenic differentiation in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Xinxiu Wang, Ruirun Chen, Qi Wang, Shu Wang, Yili Li, Yuan Xia, Guoping Zhou, Guanglong Li, Yingdong Qu
Summary: In this paper, the effects of rotation speed and filling time on the casting process of super large cylinder liners during centrifugal casting were investigated using numerical simulation. The results showed that higher or slower rotation speeds can negatively impact casting performance. Meanwhile, an appropriate rotation speed and filling time can ensure a uniform and steady filling process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METALCASTING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Youlong Zhan, Changlin Liu, Xiao Xiao, Qianbao Tan, Xiaolan Fu
Summary: The risk-taking tendency in human decision-making can be positive and pro-social when it benefits others or society. Recent research has explored the mechanisms of individual negative risk and positive prosocial behaviors and introduced the concept of prosocial risky behavior, which involves risk-taking for the benefit of others. This behavior is dangerous yet prosocial, and understanding it can contribute to a better understanding of human development.
CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Yan, Qian Wang, Jingyun Wang, Wenting Shang, Zhiyuan Xiong, Lingyun Zhao, Xiaodan Sun, Jie Tian, Feiyu Kang, Seok-Hyun Yun
Summary: By using a bottom-up molecular approach, graphene quantum dots (GQDs) can be planted in the poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) layer of PEGylated nanoparticles to form NPs-GQDs-PEG nanocomposite, allowing for sustainable and multimodality tumor bioimaging in vivo. The planted GQDs show prolonged blood circulation and increased tumor accumulation compared to typical GQDs, and also enable long-term real-time visualization of the local pharmacokinetics of nanoparticles in vivo.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ji Cheng Ding, Yang Cheng, Shihong Zhang, Qimin Wang, Teng Fei Zhang
Summary: Ti doped ta-C films were deposited using a hybrid coating system and the microstructure, mechanical, and tribological properties of the films were investigated. The Ti content in the films increased linearly with increasing Ti target current, leading to the formation of TiC phase and a transformation of the microstructure to a nanocomposite structure. The Ti doping significantly affected the hardness, residual stress, and adhesion force of the films, resulting in improved friction coefficients and wear rates at different temperatures.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Peng Chen, Biao Wang, Yanlan Wu, Qijun Wang, Zuoji Huang, Chunlin Wang
Summary: This study proposed a multi-source remote sensing water quality inversion method based on a small number of samples, which solved the problem of scale inconsistency among multi-source remote sensing data and achieved large-scale and efficient inversion of urban river water quality.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guoqing Wu, Jingxuan Xu, Qiyao Wang, Ziyang Fang, Yucheng Fang, Yujie Jiang, Xiaohong Zhang, Xiangrong Cheng, Jin Sun, Guowei Le
Summary: Dietary methionine restriction (MR) has various health-promoting effects, including the prevention of chronic diseases and cancer, as well as extension of lifespan. Recent studies have provided new insights into the mechanisms and phenotypes of MR, particularly in areas such as angiogenesis, neurodegenerative diseases, intestinal microbiota, and intestinal barrier function. This review comprehensively summarizes the novel roles and interpretations of the mechanisms underlying MR in the prevention of chronic diseases and aging.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yibei Zhang, Xiao Wu, Jingxiao Cai, Mo Chen, Jun Zhang, Shuai Shao, Yuanxing Zhang, Yue Ma, Qiyao Wang
Summary: Vibrio alginolyticus is a significant conditional pathogen in marine aquaculture, causing economic losses. Temperature affects its quorum sensing (QS) system, and novel regulatory factors influencing LuxR expression have been identified. These regulators have temperature-dependent or temperature-independent effects on QS-associated phenotypes, such as Asp yields and biofilm formation, indicating their importance in population phenotype modifications. Further investigation is needed to understand their role in opportunistic outbreaks of vibriosis.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yibei Zhang, Yuping Huang, Haoyuan Ding, Jiabao Ma, Xinyu Tong, Yuanxing Zhang, Zhen Tao, Qiyao Wang
Summary: This study revealed the important role of RpoE in controlling the infection process of P. plecoglossicida. Through temperature sensing, RpoE regulates gene expression related to bacterial signal transduction, membrane homeostasis, energy metabolism, and virulence.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Xuejie Zhang, Wei Wang, Tong Zhang, Xiaojun Liu, Kun Liu
Summary: Discrete element method simulations are used to analyze the contributions of strong and weak subnetworks to the shear strength of dense granular inertial flow. It was found that all the anisotropy parameters of the subnetworks contribute positively, except for the normal contact force of the weak subnetwork. The contribution weight of the strong subnetwork is significantly greater than that of the weak subnetwork and slightly decreases with increasing shear velocity.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Virology
Zhenhe Xu, Zihan Ding, Yuanxing Zhang, Xiaohong Liu, Qiyao Wang, Shuai Shao, Qin Liu
Summary: Phage therapy is a potential alternative to antibiotics for bacterial infections. This study found that storing phages at 4 degrees C was optimal and that 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was more effective in protecting the phages at lower temperatures than glycerin. Additionally, the use of hydroxyapatite and a combination of trehalose with tryptic soy broth or skim milk powder alleviated phage inactivation during storage. Furthermore, a model for predicting phage shelf-life was established with high accuracy using the Accelerated Stability Assessment Program (ASAP) based on the Arrhenius equation.
Article
Optics
Teng Fei, Shenqiang Zhai, Jinchuan Zhang, Quanyong Lu, Ning Zhuo, Junqi Liu, Lijun Wang, Shuman Liu, Zhiwei Jia, Kun Li, Yongqiang Sun, Kai Guo, Fengqi Liu
Summary: In this article, a high-performance quantum cascade laser similar to 4.6 μm is reported, which is grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition. The coated laser with a length of 8 mm and width of 7.5 μm achieved a continuous wave power of 3 W at a temperature of 285 K. The maximum pulsed and CW wall-plug efficiency reached 15.4% and 10.4%, respectively. The device performance demonstrates the significant potential of metal-organic chemical vapor deposition growth for quantum cascade materials and devices.
Article
Linguistics
Olga Tararova, Martha Black, Qiyao Wang, Katrina Blong
Summary: This study investigates the acquisition of Spanish gender agreement by Russian or Mandarin speakers of English, and compares the results with English speakers of Spanish. The results suggest that beginner learners are influenced by the grammatical gender system of their L1s when identifying gender in Spanish.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Li-Ting Mao, Wei-Cui Chen, Jian-Ye Lu, Han-Liang Zhang, Yong-Song Ye, Yu Zhang, Bo Liu, Wei-Wei Deng, Xian Liu
Summary: The study found that the quantitative parameters based on DLSDCT can distinguish the expression status of Ki-67 in gastric cancer. These spectral parameters may have potential clinical applications in evaluating Ki-67 expression.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingdong Jiang, Yumeng Huang, Yang Bai, Qi Wang
Summary: By analyzing the impact of Beijing and Shanghai on global carbon emissions, it is found that they are net carbon consumers and play important roles in international trade. Structural adjustment has become the main factor in reducing carbon emissions, rather than technological progress. Beijing's carbon emissions continue to increase, while Shanghai's carbon emissions have declined. Both cities have stable and hub roles in the global carbon network. The heterogeneous structural characteristics of carbon emissions in these two metropolises highlight the need for different carbon mitigation strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
