Green multi-functional monomer based ion imprinted polymers for selective removal of copper ions from aqueous solution

Wang, Liyan,Li, Jinhua,Wang, Jianan,Guo, Xiaotong,Wang, Xiaoyan,Choo, Jaebum,Chen, Lingxin Academic Press 2019 Journal of colloid and interface science Vol.541 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>Green ion imprinted polymers (IIPs) were prepared in aqueous phase via the synergy of three functional monomers of low-cost eco-friendly gelatin (G), 8-hydroxyquinoline (HQ) and chitosan (C), namely G-HQ-C IIPs, and were applied as an effective and recyclable adsorbent to remove Cu(II) from aqueous solution. The as-prepared G-HQ-C IIPs were systematically characterized, and several major factors affecting adsorption capacity including solution pH, temperature and contact time were investigated in detail. The adsorption of Cu(II) on G-HQ-C IIPs followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models, and the adsorption capacity increased with temperature increase. Moreover, the maximum adsorption capacities of G-HQ-C IIPs toward Cu(II) reached up to 111.81 mg/g at room temperature, much higher than those of most of the reported adsorbents for Cu(II). The G-HQ-C IIPs displayed excellent selectivity against seven common divalent ions with selectivity coefficients above 18.71, as well as high anti-interference ability. Additionally, a good reusability was demonstrated without significant loss in adsorption capacity after at least ten cycles. The IIPs were applied to environmental water samples for selective removal of Cu(II) with satisfactory results. By replacing Cu(II) template by Cd(II), Hg(II) and Pb(II), respectively, the obtained three kinds of IIPs based on G-HQ-C presented convincing imprinting properties, and therefore the work could provide a simple and general imprinting strategy toward various concerned heavy metal ions through multi-point interactions from multiple functional monomers.</P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Clinical Significance of Serum IgG4 in the Diagnosis and Treatment Response of IgG4-Related Disease in Adults of Southwest China: A Retrospective Study

Wei Bin,Guo Ying,Ou Xiaoqi,Lin Liyan,Su Zhenzhen,Li Lixin,Wu XiaoJuan,Cai Bei 대한진단검사의학회 2023 Annals of Laboratory Medicine Vol.43 No.5

Background: There is no standard cut-off value of serum IgG4 concentration and serum IgG4/total IgG ratio for the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) or as a marker of treatment responses. We aimed to explore this issue through a retrospective cohort analysis of adults in southwest China. Methods: The diagnostic performance of serum IgG4 concentration and IgG4/IgG ratio for IgG4-RD was evaluated in a retrospective analysis of 177 adults newly diagnosed as having IgG4-RD and 877 adults without IgG4-RD. Dynamic analysis was performed to evaluate the significance of serum IgG4 concentration on IgG4-RD treatment responses. Results: The serum IgG4 concentration differed according to sex. The optimal cut-off values of serum IgG4 concentration and IgG4/IgG ratio for IgG4-RD diagnosis were 1.92 g/L and 0.12 in males and 1.83 g/L and 0.11 in females, respectively. For patients with serum IgG4 concentration >2.01 g/L, the cut-off values in the total population were >3.00 g/L and 0.19, respectively. The median serum IgG4 concentration decreased over time, and the decrease rate increased over time. The serum IgG4 concentration significantly decreased at >1 week post-treatment (P=0.004), and the median decrease rate was close to 50% at >4 weeks post-treatment. Conclusions: Serum IgG4 can be a good indicator for IgG4-RD diagnosis; however, different diagnostic cut-off values should be determined according to sex. The decreasing rate is more conducive than the serum IgG4 concentration to monitor treatment efficacy. The IgG4/IgG ratio did not improve the diagnostic efficacy for IgG4-RD.

Modeling and Analyzing for Magnetic Field of Segmented Surface-Mounted PM Motors with Skewed Poles

Wang Huimin,Guan Peijun,Liu Shu,Wu Shuang,Shi Tingna,Guo Liyan 대한전기학회 2022 Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology Vol.17 No.2

The skewed PM (permanent magnet) in the axial direction and the segmented PM in the circumferential direction, can reduce the cogging torque of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). In this paper, the magnetization expression, which can be applied to diff erent circumferential sectioning modes, is derived. The quasi-3D magnetic fi eld analytical model suitable for diff erent circumferential and axial segmentation modes is proposed. The magnetic fi eld, cogging torque, back-EMF, and electromagnetic torque are obtained by the proposed modeling. The accuracy of the analytical method is verifi ed by 3D fi nite-element analysis. Finally, the modeling is used to analyze the variation of electromagnetic performance with diff erent radial skew angle and axial segments. The proposed modeling can shorten the calculation time, and analyze the variation law of motor performance with PM segmentation and skew comprehensively. It provides a reference for the design and optimization of segmented PMSM with skewed poles and has great signifi cance for improving motor performance.

Reverse Salient Pole Design of Interior Pole-changing Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Huimin Wang,Zhongyuan Hao,Xiangyi Li,Guokai Jiang,Liyan Guo 한국자기학회 2024 Journal of Magnetics Vol.29 No.1

In order to prevent the demagnetization of low coercivity permanent magnets, the pole-changing permanent magnet synchronous motor usually adopts I<SUB>d</SUB>=0 control strategy, which has the problems that the reluctance torque of the motor cannot be utilized and the torque density is low. In order to solve this problem, a new type of rotor reverse salient pole structure of pole-changing permanent magnet synchronous motor is proposed in this paper. Based on the comparative analysis of the magnetic field distribution characteristics of the motor under different pole numbers, the common d-axis and q-axis magnetic path under 8-pole and 4-pole are planned, and then the winding inductance L<SUB>d</SUB>>L<SUB>q</SUB> under two pole numbers is realized by setting bar and arcmagnetic barriers and non-uniform reduction of air gap length. On this basis, the Taguchi method is used to set the parameters of the proposed structure, and the motor torque ripple is reduced under the premise of increasing the motor torque amplitude as much as possible under the 8-pole and 4-pole, and the optimal parameter combination of the proposed structure is determined. Through the FEA, it is verified that the motor can produce the maximum torque at the negative current angle before and after the pole change, so as to effectively utilize the reluctance torque, avoid the permanent magnet demagnetization and improve the torque density.

Long Noncoding RNA Expression Profiling During the Neuronal Differentiation of Glial Precursor Cells from Rat Dorsal Root Ganglia

Yunfei Dai,Wei Ma,Tong Zhang,Jinwei Yang,Chenghao Zang,Kuangpin Liu,Xianbin Wang,Jiawei Wang,Zhen Wu,Xingkui Zhang,Chunyan Li,Junjun Li,Xiangpeng Wang,Jianhui Guo,Liyan Li 한국생물공학회 2020 Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering Vol.25 No.3

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in the process of cell fate determination. However, their function and expression profiles have not yet been systematically investigated during the transdifferentiation of glial precursor cells derived from dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in the peripheral nervous system. Our results demonstrated significant differences in gene architecture and expression among the three transcript types (lncRNA, mRNA, and TUCP). Distinct differences in transcript length, exon number, and ORF length were identified between lncRNAs and mRNAs after comparative analysis of their structure and sequence conservation. We found that the upregulated lncRNAs outnumbered the downregulated lncRNAs in glial precursor cells cultured with proBDNF antiserum compared with the levels in glial precursor cells cultured without proBDNF antiserum. By a series of GO and KEGG analyses, we found that the effects of some lncRNAs on their target genes in cis were related to nerve growth factor-induced cell cycle, cell phenotype change, and neuronal differentiation. The qRT-PCR verification results of lncRNAs ENSRNOT00000091991, ENSRNOT00000087717, and LNC_000429 were mostly consistent with the sequencing results. The candidate lncRNAs may be associated with the neuronal transdifferentiation of glial precursor cells. Our study provides the first evidence for a remarkably diverse pattern of lncRNA expression during neuronal differentiation of glial precursor cells from rat DRG, and also provides a resource for lncRNA studies in the field of cell differentiation.