109 research outputs found
3R-IrO<sub>2</sub> Two-Dimensional Nanosheets with Varying Layer Spacing and [IrO<sub>6</sub>] Distortion for OER
Here,
two iridium-based crystal structures, K0.3IrO2·xH2O and Rb0.3IrO2·xH2O, have been
synthesized for application in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
The 3R-type layered IrO2 structures with different lattice
parameters were successfully obtained from the two Ir structures by
the hydrogen ion exchange method. According to synchrotron radiation
spectra and the theoretical calculation of density functional theory
(DFT), the increase of oxygen vacancy concentration caused by lattice
distortion in the 3R-IrO2 crystal is negatively correlated
with the activity of OER. A high concentration of oxygen vacancies
will reduce Ir–O hybridization, which is not conducive to the
balance between the adsorption and desorption of intermediate products.
The higher OH adsorption energy barrier and band gap of the 3R-IrO2 crystal limited the improvement of electrochemical performance.
In addition, through the analysis of the bonding orbitals and antibonding
orbitals of the two structures, we concluded that 3R-IrO2 belongs to the nonthermodynamically stable structure and is not
suitable for hydrogen production by electrolysis of water
DataSheet_1_Contrasting patterns of genetic and phenotypic divergence of two sympatric congeners, Phragmites australis and P. hirsuta, in heterogeneous habitats.docx
Habitat heterogeneity leads to genome-wide differentiation and morphological and ecological differentiation, which will progress along the speciation continuum, eventually leading to speciation. Phragmites hirsuta and Phragmites australis are sympatric congeners that coexist in saline-alkaline meadow soil (SAS) and sandy soil (SS) habitats of the Songnen Meadow. The results provided genetic evidence for two separate species of reeds. Genetic diversity and spatial genetic structure supported the specialist-generalist variation hypothesis (SGVH) in these two sympatric reed species, suggesting that P. australis is a generalist and P. hirsuta is a habitat specialist. When we compared these different species with respect to phenotypic and genetic variation patterns in different habitats, we found that the phenotypic differentiation of P. australis between the two habitats was higher than that of P. hirsuta. Multiple subtle differences in morphology, genetic background, and habitat use collectively contribute to ecological success for similar congeners. This study provided evidence of the two reed congeners, which should contribute to their success in harsh environments.</p
Palladium-Catalyzed Oxidative Heck-Type Alkylation/Aryl Migration/Desulfonylation between Alkenes with α‑Carbonyl Alkyl Bromides
A new
PdÂ(II)-catalyzed alkene oxidative difunctionalization initiated
by Heck insertion has been developed for the selective synthesis of
acyclic and cyclic all-carbon quaternary stereocenters, which achieves
an oxidative Heck-type alkylation, aryl migration, and desulfonylation
sequence and represents a different input from those previously used
Heck coupling in synthesis is reported
Genetic structure of Tamarix chinensis populations in Yellow River Delta, China
Genetic structure of Tamarix chinensis populations in Yellow River Delta, Chin
T Follicular Helper Cells and Regulatory B Cells Dynamics in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
<div><p>T follicular helper (Tfh) cells aid effector B cells, and augment autoimmunity, whereas the role of Tfh cells on regulatory B (Breg) cells in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is not known. The aim of this study is to investigate the percentage of Breg cells in SLE, and the role of Tfh cells on Breg cells. First, we demonstrated the presence of Breg cells in SLE peripheral blood mononuclear cells and in involved skins. Both the percentage of circulating Breg cells and the ability to produce interleukin-10 (IL-10) were elevated in SLE patients. The percentage of Breg cells increased during SLE flares and decreased following disease remission. Second, Tfh cell expansion was not only related to autoantibody production but also correlated with the increased percentage of Breg cells. Third, in vitro studies revealed that Tfh cell-derived IL-21 could promote IL-10 production and Breg cell differentiation. In conclusions, these data imply that SLE flares may be linked to the expansion of Tfh cells and that Breg cells are increased in a regulatory feedback manner. Thus, SLE development may be associated with the complex regulation of Tfh cells and diverse B cell subsets.</p></div
Hollandite Structure K<sub><i>x</i>≈0.25</sub>IrO<sub>2</sub> Catalyst with Highly Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Oxygen
evolution reaction (OER) catalysts with high activity are of particular
importance for renewable energy production and storage. Here, we prepare
K<sub><i>x</i>≈0.25</sub>IrO<sub>2</sub> catalyst
that exhibits an excellent OER activity compared to IrO<sub>2</sub>, which is univerally acknoweledged as a state-of-the-art OER catalyst.
The prepared catalyst reflects a small overpotential 0.35 V at a current
density of 10 mA cm<sup>–2</sup> and a lower Tafel slope (65
mV dec<sup>–1</sup>) compared to that for IrO<sub>2</sub> (74
mV dec<sup>–1</sup>). The performed X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
(XPS) and X-ray adsorption (XAS) experiments indicate that the Ir-site
of K<sub><i>x</i>≈0.25</sub>IrO<sub>2</sub> has a
lower valence and more Ir-5d occupied states, suggesting more electrons
on the Ir site. The extra electrons located on the Ir site and distorted
IrO<sub>6</sub> octahedral symmetry have a significant effect on the
5d orbital energy distribution which is verified by our DOS calculation.
The performed DFT calculations state that the K<sub><i>x</i>≈0.25</sub>IrO<sub>2</sub> essentially obtains good OER performance
because it has a lower theoretical overpotential (0.50 V) compared
to IrO<sub>2</sub> (0.61 V)
Table1_Thermal properties and kinetic analysis of pyrolysis products of nicotine salts from e-cigarettes using pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.DOCX
Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) released from e-cigarettes are a special source of air pollutants. In this work, we investigated the VOCs released from six nicotine salts (namely, nicotine benzoate, nicotine tartrate, nicotine citrate, nicotine malate, nicotine lactate, and nicotine levulinate) that are commonly used in e-cigarettes. The pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and thermogravimetric methods were used to analyze the thermogravimetric characteristics and product release behavior of different nicotine salts. Moreover, the kinetic models and thermodynamic parameters of nicotine salts during the thermal decomposition process were obtained. Thermogravimetric characteristic parameters of six nicotine salts showed significant differences. By the use of Py-GC/MS, our data showed that the pyrolysis products of nicotine salts were mainly from nicotine, acid anhydrides, carboxylic acids, and N-heterocycles, while more than 90% of the nicotine of citrate, tartrate, and malate was transferred to smoke. The result revealed that activation energies of the nicotine salts range from 21.26 to 74.10Â kJÂ mol-1, indicating that the pyrolysis of the nicotine salts is a non-spontaneous heat absorption process, and the organic acid was the key factor affecting the release of nicotine into the ambient air.</p
Effect of ROD03671
<p><b>and </b><b><i>tad</i></b><b> on the ability of </b><b><i>C. rodentium</i></b><b> to colonize mice.</b> In a competitive infection model, C57/BL6 mice were inoculated by oral gavage with approximately 10<sup>9</sup> CFU wild-type <i>C. rodentium</i> (▪) and either the ROD03671 mutant, ICA36 (▴) or the <i>tad</i> mutant, ICA38 (○), in a 1∶1 ratio. Results are the mean ± SD of the numbers of the two strains in the colon contents 7 days after inoculation.</p
IL-17A Induces Endothelial Inflammation in Systemic Sclerosis via the ERK Signaling Pathway
<div><p>Recent reports have demonstrated that endothelial cells are involved in vascular inflammatory injury in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and interleukin-17A (IL-17A) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of SSC. However, little is known about the effects of IL-17A on endothelial cell inflammation in SSC. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of IL-17A in endothelial inflammation. Here, we showed that IL-17A mRNA and protein levels were augmented in the peripheral blood and more IL-17<sup>+</sup> lymphocytes infiltrated in the perivascular areas in the involved skin of SSC patients. SSC patient serum induced chemokine and adhesion molecule expression in HUVECs, which was blocked by IL-17A neutralization. IL-17A alone induced chemokine and adhesion molecule expression and promoted T cell-HUVEC adhesion. Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) inhibition and IL-17A neutralization prominently inhibited chemokine and adhesion molecule expression and blocked T cell-HUVEC adhesion. IL-17A derived from SSC patient serum mediated endothelial cells inflammation by up-regulating chemokines and adhesion molecules, which was blocked by ERK inhibition. These data imply that ERK signal pathway might play a key role in the progression of endothelial injury induced by IL-17A in SSC. </p> </div
Functional classification of differentially expressed genes in a <i>pstCA</i> mutant of <i>C. rodentium</i> grown in high phosphate medium.
<p>The y-axis shows the functional classification of the genes grouped according to the TIGR’s Comprehensive Microbial Resource, while the x-axis represents the percentage of the functional class according to number of genes that were differentially regulated.</p
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