bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhanced quantification of metabolic activity for individual adipocytes by label-free FLIM
Authors: Evers Michael , Salma Nunciada , Osseiran Sam , Casper Malte , Birngruber Reginald , Evans Conor L. , Manstein Dieter
Published: June 2018

Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) of intrinsic fluorophores such as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) allows for label-free quantification of metabolic activity of individual cells over time and in response to various stimuli, which is not feasible using traditional methods due to their destructive nature and lack of spatial information. This study uses FLIM to measure pharmacologically induced metabolic changes that occur during the browning of white fat. Adipocyte browning increases energy expenditure, making it a desirable prospect for treating obesity and related disorders. Expanding from the traditional two-lifetime model of NADH to a four-lifetime model using exponential fitting and phasor analysis of the fluorescence decay results in superior metabolic assessment compared to traditional FLIM analysis. The four lifetime components can also be mapped to specific cellular compartments to create a novel optical ratio that quantitatively reflects changes in mitochondrial and cytosolic NADH concentrations and binding states. This widely applicable approach constitutes a powerful tool for studies where monitoring cellular metabolism is of key interest.
The effect of tongue base suspension with uvulopalato-pharyngoplasty on sleep quality in obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Tsou Yung-An , Huang Chen-Wei , Wu Tsu-Fang , Hung Lung-Wen , Chang Wen-Dien
Published: June 2018

The objective was to investigate whether tongue base suspension with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is beneficial on polysomnography analysis for sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) anatomically classified as Fujita type III (small tonsils and a bulky tongue base). In the retrospective study, the charts of 36 patients with OSA that underwent tongue base suspension with UPPP from 2012 through 2015 were reviewed. The surgical outcome measured according to Sher’s classification (AHI reduction > 50% and AHI < 20 per hour as success group, otherwise as failure group). The pre- and post-operative sleep quality parameters were evaluated, and the total sleep time changes were evaluated based on electroencephalography study, slow wave sleep, sleep efficiency, rapid eye movement sleep percentile, and Epworth sleep scale scores. Respiratory, the outcomes of polysomnography analysis were then compared between the successful surgery and surgical failure groups during a 1-year follow up. Total arousals and reduced respiratory arousal indices, along with unchanged periodic leg movement and spontaneous electroencephalography arousal indices, were observed in the successful surgery group but not in the surgical failure group. There were 66% resulted in surgical success by this surgery, and 34% as in failure group according to Sher’s criteria. Patient sleep quality was further improved by reducing the respiratory arousal index and increasing the rapid eye movement sleep percentile during the 1-year follow up.
Integrated analysis of long noncoding RNA and mRNA expression profile in children with obesity by microarray analysis
Authors: Liu Yuesheng , Ji Yuqiang , Li Min , Wang Min , Yi Xiaoqing , Yin Chunyan , Wang Sisi , Zhang Meizhen , Zhao Zhao , Xiao Yanfeng
Published: June 2018

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have an important role in adipose tissue function and energy metabolism homeostasis, and abnormalities may lead to obesity. To investigate whether lncRNAs are involved in childhood obesity, we investigated the differential expression profile of lncRNAs in obese children compared with non-obese children. A total number of 1268 differentially expressed lncRNAs and 1085 differentially expressed mRNAs were identified. Gene Ontology (GO) and pathway analysis revealed that these lncRNAs were involved in varied biological processes, including the inflammatory response, lipid metabolic process, osteoclast differentiation and fatty acid metabolism. In addition, the lncRNA-mRNA co-expression network and the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were constructed to identify hub regulatory lncRNAs and genes based on the microarray expression profiles. This study for the first time identifies an expression profile of differentially expressed lncRNAs in obese children and indicated hub lncRNA RP11-20G13.3 attenuated adipogenesis of preadipocytes, which is conducive to the search for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies of childhood obesity.
MicroRNA-7450 regulates non-thermal plasma-induced chicken Sertoli cell apoptosis via adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase activation
Authors: Zhang Jiao Jiao , Wang Xian Zhong , Luong Do Huynh , Chandimali Nisansala , Kang Tae Yoon , Kim Nameun , Ghosh Mrinmoy , Lee Sang Baek , Mok Young Sun , Kim Seong Bong , Kwon Taeho , Jeong Dong Kee
Published: June 2018

Non-thermal plasma treatment is an emerging innovative technique with a wide range of biological applications. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a non-thermal dielectric barrier discharge plasma technique on immature chicken Sertoli cell (SC) viability and the regulatory role of microRNA (miR)-7450. Results showed that plasma treatment increased SC apoptosis in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Plasma-induced SC apoptosis possibly resulted from the excess production of reactive oxygen species via the suppression of antioxidant defense systems and decreased cellular energy metabolism through the inhibition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release and respiratory enzyme activity in the mitochondria. In addition, plasma treatment downregulated miR-7450 expression and activated adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase α (AMPKα), which further inhibited mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) phosphorylation in SCs. A single-stranded synthetic miR-7450 antagomir disrupted mitochondrial membrane potential and decreased ATP level and mTOR phosphorylation by targeting the activation of AMPKα, which resulted in significant increases in SC lethality. A double-stranded synthetic miR-7450 agomir produced opposite effects on these parameters and ameliorated plasma-mediated apoptotic effects on SCs. Our findings suggest that miR-7450 is involved in the regulation of plasma-induced SC apoptosis through the activation of AMPKα and the further inhibition of mTOR signaling pathway.
A New Paradigm in Earth Environmental Monitoring with the CYGNSS Small Satellite Constellation
Authors: Ruf Christopher S. , Chew Clara , Lang Timothy , Morris Mary G. , Nave Kyle , Ridley Aaron , Balasubramaniam Rajeswari
Published: June 2018

A constellation of small, low-cost satellites is able to make scientifically valuable measurements of the Earth which can be used for weather forecasting, disaster monitoring, and climate studies. Eight CYGNSS satellites were launched into low Earth orbit on December 15, 2016. Each satellite carries a science radar receiver which measures GPS signals reflected from the Earth surface. The signals contain information about the surface, including wind speed over ocean, and soil moisture and flooding over land. The satellites are distributed around their orbit plane so that measurements can be made more often to capture extreme weather events. Innovative engineering approaches are used to reduce per satellite cost, increase the number in the constellation, and improve temporal sampling. These include the use of differential drag rather than propulsion to adjust the spacing between satellites and the use of existing GPS signals as the science radars’ transmitter. Initial on-orbit results demonstrate the scientific utility of the CYGNSS observations, and suggest that a new paradigm in spaceborne Earth environmental monitoring is possible.
Interactome analyses revealed that the U1 snRNP machinery overlaps extensively with the RNAP II machinery and contains multiple ALS/SMA-causative proteins
Authors: Chi Binkai , O’Connell Jeremy D. , Yamazaki Tomohiro , Gangopadhyay Jaya , Gygi Steven P. , Reed Robin
Published: June 2018

Mutations in multiple RNA/DNA binding proteins cause Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Included among these are the three members of the FET family (FUS, EWSR1 and TAF15) and the structurally similar MATR3. Here, we characterized the interactomes of these four proteins, revealing that they largely have unique interactors, but share in common an association with U1 snRNP. The latter observation led us to analyze the interactome of the U1 snRNP machinery. Surprisingly, this analysis revealed the interactome contains ~220 components, and of these, >200 are shared with the RNA polymerase II (RNAP II) machinery. Among the shared components are multiple ALS and Spinal muscular Atrophy (SMA)-causative proteins and numerous discrete complexes, including the SMN complex, transcription factor complexes, and RNA processing complexes. Together, our data indicate that the RNAP II/U1 snRNP machinery functions in a wide variety of molecular pathways, and these pathways are candidates for playing roles in ALS/SMA pathogenesis.
The hemochromatosis protein HFE signals predominantly via the BMP type I receptor ALK3 in vivo
Authors: Traeger Lisa , Enns Caroline A. , Krijt Jan , Steinbicker Andrea U.
Published: June 2018

Mutations in HFE, the most common cause of hereditary hemochromatosis, lead to iron overload. The iron overload is characterized by increased iron uptake due to lower levels of the hepatic, iron regulatory hormone hepcidin. HFE was cloned 21 years ago, but the signaling pathway is still unknown. Because bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling is impaired in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis, and the interaction of HFE and the BMP type I receptor ALK3 was suggested in vitro, in vivo experiments were performed. In vivo, hepatocyte-specific Alk3-deficient and control mice were injected with either AAV2/8-Hfe-Flag or PBS. HFE overexpression in control mice results in increased hepatic hepcidin levels, p-Smad1/5 levels, and iron deficiency anemia, whereas overexpression of HFE in hepatocyte-specific Alk3-deficient mice results in no change in hepcidin, p-Smad1/5 levels, or blood parameters. These results indicate that HFE signals predominantly via ALK3 to induce hepcidin in vivo.
Hydrogenation properties of lithium and sodium hydride – closo-borate, [B10H10]2− and [B12H12]2−, composites
Authors: Jensen Steffen R. H. , Paskevicius Mark , Hansen Bjarne R. S. , Jakobsen Anders S. , Møller Kasper T. , White James L. , Allendorf Mark D. , Stavila Vitalie , Skibsted Jørgen , Jensen Torben R.
Published: June 2018

The hydrogen absorption properties of metal closo-borate/metal hydride composites are studied under high hydrogen pressures.
Removing interference-based effects from the infrared transflectance spectra of thin films on metallic substrates: a fast and wave optics conform solution
Authors: Mayerhöfer Thomas G. , Pahlow Susanne , Hübner Uwe , Popp Jürgen
Published: June 2018

We provide a formalism that is able to correct electric field standing wave “artifacts” in infrared transflection spectra.
Development and validation of a LC-MS/MS method for ivermectin quantification in dried blood spots: application to a pharmacokinetic study inTrichuris trichiura-infected adults
Authors: Schulz Jessica D. , Neodo Anna , Coulibaly Jean T. , Keiser Jennifer
Published: June 2018

Ivermectin was quantified in dried blood spot and plasma samples derived fromTrichuris trichiura-infected adults with a validated LC-MS/MS method.
A sensitive three-signal assay for the determination of PFOS based on the interaction with Nile blue A
Authors: Chen Qian , Cheng Zhen , Du Lingling , Zhu Panpan , Tan Kejun
Published: June 2018

In this work, a sensitive three-signal assay of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) was proposed.
Yet again, new compounds found in systems with known binary phase diagrams. Synthesis, crystal and electronic structure of Nd3Bi7and Sm3Bi7
Authors: Ovchinnikov Alexander , Makongo Julien P. A. , Bobev Svilen
Published: June 2018

Reported, for the very first time, are the synthesis and structures of two new compounds, discovered in well-studied binary phase diagrams.
Facile synthesis of a high-performance titanosilicate catalyst with controllable defective Ti(OSi)3OH sites
Authors: Wu Lizhi , Tang Zhimou , Yu Yunkai , Yao Xuting , Liu Wei , Li Li , Yan Binghui , Liu Yueming , He Mingyuan
Published: June 2018

A facile strategy was carried out to construct a high-performance titanosilicate oxidation catalyst with controllable defective Ti(OSi)3OH sites.
The critical role of wavelength in the UV-activated grafting of 1-alkene onto silicon and silicon nitride SixN4 surfaces
Authors: Brunet M. , Aureau D. , Guillemot F. , Etcheberry A. , Ozanam F. , Gouget-Laemmel A. C.
Published: June 2018

The wavelength used during photochemical grafting of alkene onto silicon related surfaces influences molecular surface coverage.
Iridium-based hydride transfer catalysts: from hydrogen storage to fine chemicals
Authors: Lu Zhiyao , Cherepakhin Valeriy , Demianets Ivan , Lauridsen Paul J. , Williams Travis J.
Published: June 2018

Selective hydrogen transfer remains a central research focus in catalysis: hydrogenation and dehydrogenation have central roles, both historical and contemporary, in all aspects of fuel, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis.
Carbonic anhydrase inspired poly(N-vinylimidazole)/zeolite Zn-β hybrid membranes for CO2 capture
Authors: Liu Yanni , Wang Zhi , Shi Mengqi , Li Nan , Zhao Song , Wang Jixiao
Published: June 2018

Hydrophobic channels of ion-exchanged zeolite β imitate the function of the hydrophobic pocket in carbonic anhydrase.
Graphene oxide-assisted synthesis of core–shell structured ZSM-5 zeolites and their catalyst texture effect on the catalytic performance in the acid-catalyzedo-methylation of cyclohexanone with methanol
Authors: Kang Xiao-Hui , Liu Ya-Nan , Wang Hai-Tao , Bian Shao-Wei
Published: June 2018

Tailoring the crystallization process to realize targeted material texture/porosity is a major challenge in zeolite synthesis, which facilitates the practical application of zeolites.
MOF-templated syntheses of porous Co3O4 hollow spheres and micro-flowers for enhanced performance in supercapacitors
Authors: Zhu Ziyi , Han Cheng , Li Ting-Ting , Hu Yue , Qian Jinjie , Huang Shaoming
Published: June 2018

In this work, two kinds of MOF micro-precursors (Co-BTB-I, micro-spheres; Co-BTB-II, micro-flowers) have been synthesized with/without surfactant. After the direct pyrolysis, the hollow spherical Co-BTB-I-450 exhibits a better supercapacitor performance.
Deep eutectic–water binary solvent associations investigated by vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics
Authors: Ahmadi R. , Hemmateenejad B. , Safavi A. , Shojaeifard Z. , Shahsavar A. , Mohajeri A. , Heydari Dokoohaki M. , Zolghadr A. R.
Published: June 2018

Investigation of the behaviour of deep eutectic solvents as novel green solvents in the presence of other solvents is of great interest.
Computational simulations determining disulfonic stilbene derivative bioavailability within human serum albumin
Authors: Jaunet-Lahary Titouan , Vercauteren Daniel P. , Fleury Fabrice , Laurent Adèle D.
Published: June 2018

First structural insights into disulfonic acid stilbene derivatives interacting with the most abundant carrier protein, human serum albumin.
The reactivity of water and OH on Pt–Ni(111) films
Authors: McBride F. , Hodgson A.
Published: June 2018

Highly strained Pt–Ni(111) films display quite different reactivity to their parent surfaces, dissociating water efficiently but not being passivated by oxygen or hydroxyl.
Modeling gas-diffusion electrodes for CO2 reduction
Authors: Weng Lien-Chun , Bell Alexis T. , Weber Adam Z.
Published: June 2018

This work quantifies the performance of gas-diffusion electrodes using multiphysics modeling and provides design guidance.
A remarkable two-dimensional membrane for multifunctional gas separation: halogenated metal-free fused-ring polyphthalocyanine
Authors: Meng Zhaoshun , Zhang Yadong , Shi Qi , Liu Yuzhen , Du Aijun , Lu Ruifeng
Published: June 2018

We theoretically demonstrate that fluorinated polyphthalocyanine (F-H2PPc) is a multifunctional gas separation membrane while chlorinated H2PPc is only suitable for hydrogen separation from the aspects of permeance and selectivity.
Solvent dependent morphology and 59Co internal field NMR study of Co-aggregates synthesized by a wet chemical method
Authors: Choudhary Harish K. , Manjunatha M. , Damle R. , Ramesh K. P. , Sahoo B.
Published: June 2018

The molecular-size, the number of polar (–OH) groups and the viscosity of the solvent used lead to different shapes, morphologies and phase-content of Co-particles.
H/D isotope effect on the molar volume and thermal expansion of benzene
Authors: Fortes A. D. , Capelli S. C.
Published: June 2018

Time-of-flight neutron powder diffraction data have been collected from C6H6and C6D6between 10 and 276 K, revealing no cross-over in their molar volumes and an almost temperature invariant volume-isotope-effect, in contrast with previously published work.
Kamlet–Taft solvent parameters, NMR spectroscopic analysis and thermoelectrochemistry of lithium–glyme solvate ionic liquids and their dilute solutions
Authors: Black Jeffrey J. , Dolan Andrew , Harper Jason B. , Aldous Leigh
Published: June 2018

NMR, thermoelectrochemical and Kamlet–Taft solvochromatic analyses provide insight into the coordination of lithium in both dilute and concentrated lithium–glyme solutions.
Investigating the influence of charge transport on the performance of PTB7:PC71BM based organic solar cells
Authors: Chauhan Mihirsinh , Sharma Abhishek , Patel Jessica , Aatif M. , Chand Suresh , Pandey Manoj Kumar , Kumar Manoj , Tiwari J. P. , Tripathi Brijesh
Published: June 2018

The dependence of performance parameters on the incident power light intensity (IPL) and effective charge carrier mobility.
Bulk properties of aqueous graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide with surfactants and polymers: adsorption and stability
Authors: McCoy Thomas M. , de Campo Liliana , Sokolova Anna V. , Grillo Isabelle , Izgorodina Ekaterina I. , Tabor Rico F.
Published: June 2018

Aqueous dispersions of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide are combined with carefully chosen surfactants and polymers to investigate adsorption and bulk properties in these systems.
Retraction: On the enzymatic activity of catalase: an iron L-edge X-ray absorption study of the active centre
Authors: Bergmann Nora , Bonhommeau Sébastien , Lange Kathrin M. , Greil Stefanie M. , Eisebitt Stefan , de Groot Frank , Chergui Majed , Aziz Emad F.
Published: June 2018

Retraction of ‘On the enzymatic activity of catalase: an iron L-edge X-ray absorption study of the active centre’ by Nora Bergmann et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2010, 12, 4827–4832.
Surfactant-assisted synthesis of metallic cadmium, cadmium hydroxide nanostructures and their electrochemical charge storage properties
Authors: Moorthy Arjun , Subramaniam Mohan Raj , Manivasagam Thirugnasambandam G. , Kumaresan Duraisamy
Published: June 2018

The synthesis of Cd0 nanoparticle sheets, their subsequent hydrolysis to Cd(OH)2 nanorice structures and their electrochemical and thermal properties are reported.
Intrinsic alterations in the hydrogen desorption of Mg2NiH4 by solid dissolution of titanium
Authors: Wei Pengfei , Huang Wen , Ding Xiaoli , Li Yongtao , Liu Zheng , Si Tingzhi , Wang Kunyan , Wang Qinsheng , Li Hai-Wen , Zhang Qingan
Published: June 2018

The rate-limiting step for Mg2NiH4 desorption was intrinsically shifted from three-dimensional diffusion to two-dimensional phase boundary migration by titanium dissolution.
Impact of tart cherry juice on systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in older adults: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Chai Sheau C. , Davis Kristina , Wright Regina S. , Kuczmarski Marie F. , Zhang Zugui
Published: June 2018

Hypertension and dyslipidemia are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Common treatments for high blood pressure (BP) and dyslipidemia include medications, but there is question as to whether natural sources may be adequate to reduce CVD risk factors.
A CaMnAl-hydrotalcite solid basic catalyst toward the aldol condensation reaction with a comparable level to liquid alkali catalysts
Authors: Bing Weihan , Wang Huimin , Zheng Lei , Rao Deming , Yang Yusen , Zheng Lirong , Wang Bin , Wang Yangdong , Wei Min
Published: June 2018

A CaMnAl-hydrotalcite solid basic catalyst was prepared based on the memory effect of LDHs, which exhibited extremely high heterogeneous catalytic performance toward the aldol condensation reaction.
Programming cascade reactions interfacing biocatalysis with transition-metal catalysis in Deep Eutectic Solvents as biorenewable reaction media
Authors: Cicco Luciana , Ríos-Lombardía Nicolás , Rodríguez-Álvarez María J. , Morís Francisco , Perna Filippo M. , Capriati Vito , García-Álvarez Joaquín , González-Sabín Javier
Published: June 2018

Transition-metal complexes and purified ketoreductases work together in eutectic mixtures for the synthesis of enantiopure secondary alcohols.
Maximizing the impact of microphysiological systems with in vitro–in vivo translation
Authors: Cirit Murat , Stokes Cynthia L.
Published: June 2018

The full impact of MPS technologies will be realized only when robust approaches for in vitro–in vivo (MPS-to-human) translation are developed and utilized.
Nitrate measurement in droplet flow: gas-mediated crosstalk and correction
Authors: Nightingale Adrian M. , Hassan Sammer-ul , Evans Gareth W. H. , Coleman Sharon M. , Niu Xize
Published: June 2018

We report inter-droplet crosstalk caused by a gas-mediated mechanism, and a method for post-correction to allow quantitative assaying in droplets.
Constructing Li3VO4 nanoparticles anchored on crumpled reduced graphene oxide for high-power lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Ye Junnan , Cheng Jianxin , Xiao Wangqun , Xi Le , Xie Fei , Hu Yanjie
Published: June 2018

Li3VO4 is considered to be one of the most promising anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of its outstanding safety performance and energy density.
Water switched aggregation/disaggregation strategies of a coumarin–naphthalene conjugated sensor and its selectivity towards Cu2+ and Ag+ ions along with cell imaging studies on human osteosarcoma cells (U-2 OS)
Authors: Kumar Ashish , Mondal Surajit , Kayshap Kumari Somlata , Hira Sumit Kumar , Manna Partha Pratim , Dehaen Wim , Dey Swapan
Published: June 2018

A simple coumarin–naphthalene conjugated chemosensor (R1) exhibited an excellent AIE effect in methanol/water (1 : 1).
Enhanced bactericidal and photocatalytic activities of ZnO nanostructures by changing the cooling route
Authors: Horzum Nesrin , Hilal Mohamed Elhousseini , Isık Tuğba
Published: June 2018

Enhanced antimicrobial activity and photocatalytic performance are obtained by the calcination and subsequent rapid cooling of the zinc acetate precursor.
Hydrolysis of trichosanthin (TCS) catalyzed by imidazolium-based ionic liquids in heating and microwave-assisted modes
Authors: Gao Jing , Yao Shun , Wang Yu , Hou Zhengbo , Yang Chang , Song Hang
Published: June 2018

Two modes of TCS hydrolysis based on ILs were compared and a higher degree of hydrolysis can be obtained compared to common catalysts.
Excimers in organic electronics
Authors: Vollbrecht Joachim
Published: June 2018

Potential applications of excimer states in organic electronics such as sun-like emission of light are presented in this article.
Sphingolipid biosynthesis in man and microbes
Authors: Harrison Peter J. , Dunn Teresa M. , Campopiano Dominic J.
Published: June 2018

Sphingolipids are found in nearly all domains of life where they play a myriad of essential roles in structure and signalling. This review covers recent highlights from studies of the structures, mechanisms and inhibitors of key enzymes from the sphingolipid biosynthetic enzymes of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Eliminating the solvent blocking requirement of interconnection layers in polymer tandem solar cells by thin-film transfer technique
Authors: Ka Yoonseok , Kim Hyungchae , Han Sunghoon , Kim Changsoon
Published: June 2018

Vacuum-deposited interconnection layers with precise thickness control becomes applicable to polymer tandem solar cells by thin-film transfer.
Multifunctional nanostructured electrocatalysts for energy conversion and storage: current status and perspectives
Authors: Ghosh Srabanti , Basu Rajendra N.
Published: June 2018

Multifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) have attracted widespread attention because of their important role in the application of various energy storage and conversion devices, such as fuel cells, metal–air, batteries and water splitting devices.
A galvanic exchange process visualized on single silver nanoparticles via dark-field microscopy imaging
Authors: Zhou Jun , Yang Tong , He Wei , Pan Zi Yu , Huang Cheng Zhi
Published: June 2018

A galvanic exchange (GE) process was visually monitored in real-time using light scattering dark-field microscopy imaging, through which the reaction kinetics of the GE process was visualized and the silver removal rate and gold deposition rate on single nanoparticles were revealed.
Visible light driven catalytic gold decorated soft-oxometalate (SOM) based nanomotors for organic pollutant remediation
Authors: Mallick Apabrita , Roy Soumyajit
Published: June 2018

A new class of soft-oxometalate (SOM) based visible light propelled nanomotors for remediation of organic pollutants – methylene blue and benzyl bromide.
Crosslinked casein-based micelles as a dually responsive drug delivery system
Authors: Picchio Matias Luis , Cuggino Julio César , Nagel Gregor , Wedepohl Stefanie , Minari Roque Javier , Alvarez Igarzabal Cecilia Inés , Gugliotta Luis Marcelino , Calderón Marcelo
Published: June 2018

Crosslinked casein micelles with a dual pH and protease drug triggered release can be applied as a promising hydrophobic drug carrier material.
Retracted Article: Resveratrol attenuates inflammation and reduces matrix-metalloprotease expression by inducing autophagy via suppressing the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in IL-1β-induced osteoarthritis chondrocytes
Authors: Li Ci , Wu Wenliang , Jiao Guangjun , Chen Yunzhen , Liu Haichun
Published: June 2018

Resveratrol (Res), a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound, has been reported to exert many biological effects like anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects.
Photo-reduction of heavy metal ions and photo-disinfection of pathogenic bacteria under simulated solar light using photosensitized TiO2 nanofibers
Authors: Ghafoor Samina , Hussain Syed Zajif , Waseem Sadia , Arshad Salman Noshear
Published: June 2018

Photosensitization of titania nanofibers by low bandgap silver sulfide nanoparticles for treating heavy metal ions and pathogenic bacteria simultaneously under simulated solar light irradiation.
A first-principles study on Si24 as an anode material for rechargeable batteries
Authors: He Yu , Lu Xia , Kim Duck Young
Published: June 2018

Systematic investigation of Si24 for Li/Na ion batteries using first-principles methods.
The enhancement of photocatalytic performance of SrTiO3 nanoparticles via combining with carbon quantum dots
Authors: Ren Haitao , Ge Lin , Guo Qian , Li Lu , Hu Guangkuo , Li Jiangong
Published: June 2018

The introduction of the CQDs (electron acceptor) to the SrTiO3 nanoparticles will facilitate the efficient separation of photogenerated e−–h+ pairs and thus enhance the photocatalytic performance.
Photodegradation of spent wash, a sugar industry waste, using vanadium-doped TiO2 nanoparticles
Authors: Takle Shrikant P. , Naik Sonali D. , Khore Supriya. K. , Ohwal Siddhanath A. , Bhujbal Namdev M. , Landge Sukeshani L. , Kale Bharat B. , Sonawane Ravindra S.
Published: June 2018

A sol–gel-derived V-TiO2 photocatalyst exhibited high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of spent wash and Jakofix red dye under natural sunlight with high stability.
Influence of the nuclear charge distribution and electron correlation effects on magnetic shieldings and spin-rotation tensors of linear molecules
Authors: Aucar I. Agustín , Giménez Carlos A. , Aucar Gustavo A.
Published: June 2018

The origin and the size of both, electron correlation and nuclear charge distribution on shieldings and spin-rotations of heavy-atom containing linear molecules are shown. The analysis is performed on the relativistic and non relativistic regimes.
Correction: Porous conducting polymer and reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for room temperature gas detection
Authors: Yang Yajie , Yang Xiaojie , Yang Wenyao , Li Shibin , Xu Jianhua , Jiang Yadong
Published: June 2018

Correction for ‘Porous conducting polymer and reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for room temperature gas detection’ by Yajie Yang et al., RSC Adv., 2014, 4, 42546–42553.
Probing the interaction between the encapsulated water molecule and the fullerene cages in H2O@C60− and H2O@C59N−
Authors: Zhu Guo-Zhu , Liu Yuan , Hashikawa Yoshifumi , Zhang Qian-Fan , Murata Yasujiro , Wang Lai-Sheng
Published: June 2018

The guest–host interactions in the H2O@C60 and H2O@C59N endohedral fullerenes are probed by high-resolution photoelectron imaging.
Iridium-catalyzed enantioselective direct vinylogous allylic alkylation of coumarins
Authors: Sarkar Rahul , Mitra Sankash , Mukherjee Santanu
Published: June 2018

The first iridium-catalyzed enantioselective vinylogous allylic alkylation of coumarins is presented. Using easily accessible linear allylic carbonates as the allylic electrophile, this reaction installs unfunctionalized allyl groups at the γ-position of 4-methylcoumarins in an exclusively branched-selective manner generally in high yields with an excellent level of enantioselectivity (up to 99 : 1 er).
Golden moth-inspired structures with a synergistic effect of interference, absorption and scattering
Authors: Savić-Šević Svetlana , Pantelić Dejan , Jelenković Branislav , Salatić Branislav , Stojanović Dejan V.
Published: June 2018

A multilayer structure, filled with nanospheres, is produced as an inspiration by a Diachrysia chrysitis moth. Several optical effects – interference, scattering and absorption – interplay to generate golden color of both its wings and artificial structure.
A multitude of modifications strategy of ZnFe2O4 nanorod photoanodes for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting activity
Authors: Kim Ju Hun , Jang Youn Jeong , Choi Sun Hee , Lee Byeong Jun , Kim Jeong Hun , Park Yoon Bin , Nam Chang-Mo , Kim Hyun Gyu , Lee Jae Sung
Published: June 2018

Numerous modifications strategies are applied to spinel ZnFe2O4 nanorods with a band gap energy of ∼2.0 eV to enhance their activity as a photoanode for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting.
The critical role of hydrogen on the stability of oxy-hydroxyl defect clusters in uranium oxide
Authors: Flitcroft Joseph M. , Molinari Marco , Brincat Nicholas A. , Williams Nicholas R. , Storr Mark T. , Allen Geoffrey C. , Parker Stephen C.
Published: June 2018

Despite considerable work applying ab initio techniques to model the role of defects on mechanical, structural and electronic properties of oxides, there has been little on the role of trapped hydrogen, despite it being virtually always present.
Unique Li4Ti5O12/TiO2 multilayer arrays with advanced surface lithium storage capability
Authors: Ge Hao , Cui Luxia , Sun Zhijia , Wang Denghu , Nie Shengnan , Zhu Shuai , Matthews Bryan , Wu Gang , Song Xi-Ming , Ma Tian-Yi
Published: June 2018

Unique Li4Ti5O12/TiO2 multilayer arrays from a substrate-free method demonstrate advanced surface lithium storage capability.
Thin film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes from amine functionalized-boron nitride/polypiperazine amide with enhanced flux and fouling resistance
Authors: Abdikheibari Sara , Lei Weiwei , Dumée Ludovic F. , Milne Nicholas , Baskaran Kanagaratnam
Published: June 2018

Thin film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membranes typically used for drinking water treatment applications are susceptible to fouling by natural organic matter (NOM) which adversely affects the permeation and separation efficacy.
A dendritic oligoarylamine-substituted benzimidazole derivative as a useful n-type dopant
Authors: Uebe Masashi , Yoshihashi Yuji , Noda Kei , Matsubara Masayuki , Ito Akihiro
Published: June 2018

Introduction of a dendritic oligoarylamine group at the 2-position of 1,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzimidazole (N3-DMBI-H) has significantly improved the chemical stability in solution phase. In addition to the preeminent solution-processability of N3-DMBI-H, the n-type doping ability has also been confirmed with the electrical characteristics of the N3-DMBI-H-doped PCBM thin films.
Warm-white LED with ultra high luminous efficacy due to sensitisation of Eu3+photoluminescence by the uranyl moiety in K4(UO2)Eu2(Ge2O7)2
Authors: Baur Florian , Jüstel Thomas
Published: June 2018

A warm-white LED with a CCT of 2700 K and a very high LE of 360 lm Wopt−1was fabricated by use of K4(UO2)Eu2(Ge2O7)2as the red emitter. A highly efficient uranyl to Eu3+energy transfer is utilized for sensitisation. This is the first report of a Eu3+activated phosphor being successfully employed on a blue emitting (In,Ga)N LED.
Energy conversion in cometary atmospheres
Authors: Lindkvist J. , Hamrin M. , Gunell H. , Nilsson H. , Wedlund C. S. , Kallio E. , Mann I. , Pitkänen T. , Karlsson T.
Published: June 2018

Aims. We wish to investigate the energy conversion between particles and electromagnetic fields and determine the location where it occurs in the plasma environment of comets.

Methods. We used a hybrid plasma model that included photoionization, and we considered two cases of the solar extreme ultraviolet flux. Other parameters corresponded to the conditions of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko at a heliocentric distance of 1.5 AU.

Results. We find that a shock-like structure is formed upstream of the comet and acts as an electromagnetic generator, similar to the bow shock at Earth that slows down the solar wind. The Poynting flux transports electromagnetic energy toward the inner coma, where newly born cometary ions are accelerated. Upstream of the shock-like structure, we find local energy transfer from solar wind ions to cometary ions. We show that mass loading can be a local process with a direct transfer of energy, but also part of a dynamo system with electromagnetic generators and loads.

Conclusions. The energization of cometary ions is governed by a dynamo system for weak ionization, but changes into a large conversion region with local transfer of energy directly from solar wind protons for high ionization.
Road Maintenance in Africa: Approaches and Perspectives
Authors: M Mostafa Hassan
Published: June 2018

In Africa, roads are the dominant mode of passenger and freight transport, for which the need is growing rapidly. It is noticeable that most of the African countries do not do enough to ensure the sustainability of road infrastructure as it has been widely reported that roads are affected, to varying degrees, by premature deterioration. Most of the African countries have adopted institutional reforms, notably entailing the creation of road funds and road agencies, and made significant progress on road maintenance. However, many challenges remain to be addressed in all of them to ensure appropriate maintenance. Although spending on road maintenance has increased over time in all African countries it remains insufficient to cover the needs. Poorly maintained roads constrain mobility, significantly raise vehicle operating costs, increase accident rates and their associated human and property costs, and aggravate isolation, poverty, poor health, and illiteracy in rural communities. This paper focuses, in particular, on road maintenance in some African countries considering types of road maintenance and the different approaches aiming at a comparison to reflect on similarities and differences.
Study on Spatio-Temporal Change of Ecological Land in Yellow River Delta Based on RS&GIS
Authors: An GuoQiang
Published: June 2018

The temporal and spatial variation of ecological land use and its current distribution were studied to provide reference for the protection of original ecological land and ecological environment in the Yellow River Delta. Using RS colour synthesis, supervised classification, unsupervised classification, vegetation index and other methods to monitor the impact of human activities on the original ecological land in the past 30 years; using GIS technology to analyse the statistical data and construct the model of original ecological land area index to study the ecological land distribution status. The results show that the boundary of original ecological land in the Yellow River Delta had been pushed toward the coastline at an average speed of 0.8km per year due to human activities. In the past 20 years, a large amount of original ecological land gradually transformed into artificial ecological land. In view of the evolution and status of ecological land in the Yellow River Delta, related local departments should adopt differentiated and focused protection measures to protect the ecological land of the Yellow River Delta.
Analysis on the Channel for China's Textile and Garment Enterprises to Implement the Environmental Strategies
Authors: Shi Wang
Published: June 2018

The textile and garment industry is a traditional industry in China, and the environmental issues like its sewage, wastes, noise and other problems arising therefrom are becoming increasing prominent while bring economic benefits, which causes concern as well. This paper sums up the channels for China's textile and garment enterprises to fulfill the environmental strategies by analyzing the disclosure of the environmental information from 75 sampling companies of the textile and garment enterprises in China from 2012 to 2014 on the basis of Guidance on Environmental Information Disclosure of Chinese Listed Company(Draft for Public Review) and the Measures for the Publicity of Environmental Information (for Trial Implementation) issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China.
A Review on the Historical Development of Environmental Specimen Banks
Authors: Luo Yu Xin
Published: June 2018

Environmental Specimen Banks (ESBs) are facilities that archive samples from the environment for future researching and monitoring purposes. In addition, the long-term preservation of representative specimens is an important complement to environmental studies and monitoring practice. This article presented detailed information about ESBs in the world, and reviewed the history and current status of ESBs in China. Besides, crucialshould leave 8 mm of space above the abstract and 10 mm after the abstract.
Some Enlightenments of “Beautiful Rural Construction” on Rural Energy Policy in Beijing—Applying Informatization Means
Authors: Zhi Wang , Kongan Wu
Published: June 2018

“Beautiful rural construction” is a systematic project, rural energy is one of the important contents of its construction. In accordance with the concept of eco-friendly construction, Beijing carried out a thorough “structural adjustment of rural energy optimization,” “Earthquake energy-saving projects of rural housing” and other measures. By conventional heating technology research in Beijing 13 counties and 142 villages, we predict the future of rural energy will further the implementation of solar heating, electric heating and other new green energy technologies. It is suggested to establish the “Beijing Rural Information Service Platform” and “Beautiful Rural Information Resource Bank” through the means of informatization, which will greatly strengthen the regulation and control of rural people-land relationship and realize the systematic optimization, making the cities and villages have. Space for human survival and sustainable development.
The Measures Contribution Researches on Renewable Energy Accommodation Based on Production Simulation
Authors: Mi Zhe , Zhang Jinfang , Liu Jun
Published: June 2018

This paper presents the impacts of load, source and grid factors on renewable energy accommodation in the northern region of China. Renewable energy curtailment reasons and key measures to improve accommodations are also discussed. The production simulation method is utilized to analysis renewable energy accommodation and the Shapely value method is introduced to calculate the accommodation contribution rate of different factors. The result shows that the amount of renewable energy accommodation is 389 TWh in northern region of China by the year 2020. The contribution rate of load, source and grid factors to renewable energy accommodation are 39%, 35.8% and 25.1%, respectively.
Corrosion effect of microorganisms and their metabolite on cement mortar lined pipelines in reclaimed water distribution systems
Authors: Yang Fan , Chen Minning
Published: June 2018

The reclaimed water containing high salinity, great amounts of organic matters and high nutrients can easily lead to growth of biofilms in reclaimed water distribution systems (RWDSs). The microbes colonize the cement surface and microbial metabolites can cause cement biodeterioration. To understand the effect of microbial involvement in the degradation, this study investigated the transformation characteristics of cement-mortar lining and microbial biomass in the simulated RWDS for 1 year by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), X-Ray Fluorescenc (XRF), Heterophic bacteria count (HPC) and DAPI staining. Microbial metabolites were analyzed by GC/MS. The result shows that the carbonation reaction took place in the surface of the eroded cement-mortar lining where the content of CaCO3 was continuously increasing while the content of hydrated compounds were decreasing. The depositing layer of CaSO4·2H2O, CaAl2Si2O8·4H2O and Mg4Al2(OH)14·3H2O on the lining surface were formed by minerals such as Ca, Si, Al and Mg lost from the degraded hydrated compounds. Microbial biomass in the RWDS has maintained an increasing trend during the study. The main microbial metabolites of the biofilm on the cement surface are fatty acids, amino acids, and carbohydrate.
Design and Implementation of Green Construction Scheme for a High-rise Residential Building Project
Authors: Zhou Yong , Huang You Zhen
Published: June 2018

This paper mainly studies the green construction scheme of a high-rise residential building project. From "four sections one environmental protection"，saving material, water saving, energy saving, economical use of land and environmental protection conduct analysis and research. Adopting scientific, advanced, reasonable and economical construction technology measures, implementing green construction method. Promoting energy-saving technologies in buildings, ensuring the sustainable use of resources, Maximum savings of resources and energy, increase energy efficiency, to reduce pollution, reducing the adverse environmental impact of construction activities, ensure construction safety, build sustainable buildings.
Countermeasure Analysis on Internet Logistics
Authors: Teng Shao Ying , Li Xiao Jun , Zhao Zhi , Qin Peng Lei , Lu Ya Ya
Published: June 2018

The rapid development of Internet technology has caused a series of industrial revolution, which has provided strong impetus for economic development. The Internet + concept puts forward the deep integration between the Internet and traditional industries, which points out the direction for the development of various industries. For the logistics industry, "Internet +" provides a new way of transformation, and intelligent logistics, smart logistics and green logistics bring new business value to the logistics industry. This paper analyzes the current situation of the logistics industry in the context of Internet +, finds out the existing problems, and proposes corresponding solutions to provide the impetus for further development of the logistics industry.
Harbin 2020 R&D Personnel Demand Forecast Based on Manufacturing Green Innovation System
Authors: Jiang Xin , Duan Yu Ting , Shen Jun Yi , Zhang Dong Ying
Published: June 2018

Because of the constraints of energy conservation and the impact on the environment, the manufacturing industry has adopted sustainable development as the goal, and a green manufacturing innovation system based on environmental protection has emerged. In order to provide R&D personnel support to manufacturing enterprises in Harbin, and in order to promote the construction of a green innovation system for manufacturing and the realization of the 13th Five-Year Plan, this article used the grey forecasting model and the univariate linear regression prediction to predict the number of R&D personnel in Harbin in 2020 based on the number of R&D personnel in 2010-2016, and the predicted values were 24,952 and 31,172 respectively. The results show that if Harbin continues to use its original development model, it will not be able to achieve the established development goals by 2020 because of the shortage of R&D personnel. Therefore, it is necessary to increase investment in R&D personnel so as to achieve the 13th Five-Year Plan of Harbin City and protect the ecological green development goals.
Carbon Dioxide Emission Peak and Green Innovation-Driven — Research of Escaping Middle Income Trap for China
Authors: Liu Jianya , Sun Zhenqing , Lan Zirui , Kou Chunxiao
Published: June 2018

This study explains and demonstrates whether China has the capability to avoid the Middle Income Trap. The 19th National Congress of CPC report points out: by 2035, China will become an international leader in innovation. At present, China is in the juncture of changing the mode of development, optimizing the economic structure and transforming the growth momentum. The juncture means that it is possible to be stagnation or retrogression of national economy as the national ability of innovation is insufficient, then sticking in the middle-income trap (MIC) for a long time. In this paper, we used the TFP to prove that the input-output ratio of different regions of China, with the per capita GDP and carbon emissions are fitting again, dividing China into optimized zones and non-optimized zones. It can be seen from the results that the optimized zones have achieved the peak of carbon emission and had relative advantages in green innovation. However, if China wants to achieve her overall carbon emissions and get out of the middle income trap, she must optimize the development zones to spillover technologies and talents.
Granulation for Coking Wastewater Treatment in a Coupled Anaerobic-Aerobic Reactor
Authors: Dong Chunjuan , Lv Bingnan
Published: June 2018

A coupled anaerobic-aerobic granular bio-film reactor was employed with two operation stages: Stage I, granular sludge was formed from digestion sludge using brewery wastewater, and Stage II, granular sludge was acclimatized using coking wastewater. Two oxygenation methods (i.e. A and B) were employed to acclimatize the granules. For method A, dissolved O 2 was supplied through a continuous oxygenation way of 800-15000ml-min-1 . And for method B, dissolved O2 was supplied of 800-15000ml-min-1 18-12 times at 20-60min intervals, 1h each time. The experimental results showed that granules could quickly form in 10d in the EGSB reactor seeded with digestion sludge and little loose granules lack of nutrition, and it was the key factor for granules forming to add little loose granules. It took only about 6 months for granules acclimation using coking wastewater. Both oxygenation methods could run well when acclimatizing the granules. However, method A could have comparatively high and stable operation effect. The actual coking wastewater had distinct inhibition effect on the granules, but the supplement of some oxygen could promote the recovery of SMA, and NaHCO3 supplement could also weaken the inhibition effect of the CWW. Method A had more strongly activity recovery ability than method B.