Predicting digital informal learning: an empirical study among Chinese University students

Tao He,Chang Zhu,Frederik Questier 서울대학교 교육연구소 2018 Asia Pacific Education Review Vol.19 No.1

Although the adoption of digital technology has gained considerable attention in higher education, currently research mainly focuses on implementation in formal learning contexts. Investigating what factors influence students’ digital informal learning is still unclear and limited. To understand better university students’ digital informal learning (DIL), this study proposed a model based on decomposed theory of planned behavior to investigate students’ behavioral intention to DIL. Different aspects of DIL behavior were further explored, through examining behaviors of cognitive learning, metacognitive learning, and social and motivation learning. This study also integrated digital competence as a new construct into the model, along with other variables to test the proposed model. A sample of 335 students selected from three universities in China took part in this study. The partial least square structural equation modeling was applied to analyze the data. The results provide support and better understanding for the importance of motivation factors such as digital competence and compatibility to explain students’ DIL.

Preparation of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/Diatomite Composite by Microemulsion Method for Rapid Photo-Degradation of Rhodamine B with Stability under Visible Light

Zhu, Hai-Tao,Ren, Qi-Fang,Jin, Zhen,Ding, Yi,Liu, Xin-Yu,Ni, Xi-Hui,Han, Meng-Li,Ma, Shi-Yu,Ye, Qing,Oh, Won-Chun Materials Research Society of Korea 2020 한국재료학회지 Vol.30 No.8

In this paper, AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite photocatalyst is successfully synthesized by microemulsion method and anion in situ substitution method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) are used to study the structural and physicochemical characteristics of the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composite. Using rhodamine B (RhB) as a simulated pollutant, the photocatalytic activity and stability of the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composite under visible light are evaluated. In the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite visible light system, RhB is nearly 100 % degraded within 15 minutes. And, after five cycles of operation, the photocatalytic activity of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite remains at 95 % of the original level, much higher than that of pure Ag₃PO₄ (40 %). In addition, the mechanism of enhanced catalytic performance is discussed. The high photocatalytic performance of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composites can be attributed to the synergistic effect of Ag₃PO₄, diatomite and AgCl nanoparticles. Free radical trapping experiments are used to show that holes and oxygen are the main active species. This material can quickly react with dye molecules adsorbed on the surface of diatomite to degrade RhB dye to CO₂ and H₂O. Even more remarkably, AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite can maintain above 95 % photo-degradation activity after five cycles.

Optimization of formic acid hydrolysis of corn cob in xylose production

Tao Zhu,Pingli Li,Xiaowei Wang,Wandian Yang,Heying Chang,Sai Ma 한국화학공학회 2014 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.31 No.9

Dilute acid pretreatment of lignocellulosic material is one of the significant steps in a biorefinery. We usedresponse surface methodology to determine the important factors of formic acid concentration (2%-6% wt%), treatmenttime (30-150 min), reaction temperature (120-160 oC), and liquid to solid ratio (3-11 mL/g) on dilute acid hydrolysisof corn cob to produce xylose. A xylose yield of 81.6% and selectivity of 15.1 g/g were achieved under the optimalconditions (5% acid concentration, 150 min, 135 oC, and 7 mL/g liquid to solid ratio). The addition of trivalent salts(FeCl3, Fe(NO3)3, and Fe2(SO4)3) to the reaction system enhanced the xylose yield but decreased selectivity. The FeCl3concentration over 0.75 mol/L had a negative effect on xylose production.

Adsorption of carbon dioxide on ionic liquids-modified active carbons and amino-modified polymer

Tao Zhu,노경호,Wentao Bi 한국화학공학회 2011 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.28 No.3

Active carbons with various particle sizes (38-150, 300-500 and 800-1,200 μm) were modified by ionic liquids (ILs), and organic polymer was modified by acrylamide using a simple procedure, and these materials were applied to capture carbon dioxide (CO_2). The CO_2 adsorption amounts were calculated using a mass balance equation at three different temperatures (298.15, 308.15 and 318.15 K), respectively, and the influences of gas pressure, particle size and temperature on adsorption were discussed. Experimental results showed that the CO-2 adsorption capacity of ILs-modified active carbons was better than amino-modified polymer, and the smaller particle size (38-150 μm) ILsmodified active carbons had the largest adsorption capacity at 298.15 K. Compared with previous research about polyethyleneimine (PEI)-modified silica gel, the adsorption amount of CO_2 on ILs-modified active carbons has been greatly improved with lower cost.

Comparison of adsorption equilibrium of glycyrrhizic acid and liquiritin on C18 column

Tao Zhu,Minglei Tian,노경호 한국공업화학회 2010 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.16 No.6

The adsorption isotherms of glycyrrhizic acid (GA) and liquiritin (LQ) on a C18 column were compared and the competitive adsorption of the two compounds was investigated. The experimental parameters in the equilibrium isotherms were estimated by linear and nonlinear regression analyses. The adsorption equilibrium data were correlated into the linear, Langmuir, competitive Langmuir, Freundlich, and Langmuir–Freundlich isothermmodels. Over amoderate concentration range, the competitive Langmuir isotherm provided the best fit to the experimental data. The regression coefficients of the competitive Langmuir adsorption isotherms were 0.9754 and 0.9855 for themixtures of GA and LQ, respectively. The coefficients obtained for the five isothermmodels confirmed the superiority of the competitive Langmuir isotherm for analyzing the adsorption data of solutes.

Aerodynamic Performance of the Three-Dimensional Lumped Flexibility Wing Under Wind Fluctuating Condition

Zhu Mingkang,Zhu Jianyang,Zhang Tao 한국항공우주학회 2021 International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sc Vol.22 No.4

Understanding the effect of fluctuating wind on the aerodynamic performance of the wing is important for designing practical using flapping-wing micro air vehicles (FMAV). This paper aims at providing a systematic synthesis on the fluctuating wind influence on the performance of the three dimensional lumped flexibility wing based on the numerical analysis approach. The fluctuating wind is simplified as a sine type function, and the flexibility of the wing is modeled as the passive pitching motion by connecting a rigid wing to a torsional spring at the root of the wing. The interaction between the fluctuating wind and the lumped flexibility wing is performed on a high-resolution computational grid. The evaluation is based on validation with published experiment data. The results indicate that the fluctuating wind cannot enhance the flexible wings’ propulsive and lifting performance simultaneously, however, it influences the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing greatly. Comparing to the rigid wing, the suppress leading edge vortex and trailing edge vortex are observed of the flexible wing under appropriate fluctuating wind, which leads the flexible wing to not only have better propulsive and lifting performance, but also flight stability performance.

A novel slippery liquid infused porous aluminum conductor with excellent corrosion resistance in simulated marine atmosphere

Tao Zhu,Yuan Yuan,Qi Yu,Huiying Xiang,Xu Dai,Guoyong Liu,Ruijin Liao 한국공업화학회 2023 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.127 No.-

The overhead aluminum conductors are prone to corrosion, especially in areas with marine climates,which interferes with the safe operation of the power system. Herein, slippery liquid infused porous surface(SLIPS) conductors were successfully prepared on pure aluminum (Bare) conductors by anodizingand infusion of silicone oil. The corrosion resistance of the conductors during 30 days of salt spray corrosionand 7 days of energized conditions was studied. The results indicated that the corrosion of theBare and anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) conductors was more severe under energized (alternating current(AC) and direct current (DC)) conditions. The exacerbation of corrosion by DC energization wasremarkably higher than that of AC energization. The AAO conductor showed better corrosion resistancethan the Bare conductor, which was attributed to the porous alumina retarding the medium intrusion. Due to the barrier effect provided by the lubricant layer, the SLIPS conductor always presented excellentcorrosion resistance than the Bare and AAO conductors. In addition, the mechanical and electrical propertiesof the SLIPS conductor were comparable to the Bare conductor and could satisfy the basic requirementsfor practical applications. The prepared SLIPS conductors offer great application prospects for thecorrosion protection of aluminum conductors.

“Thoughts on the Safety of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games”

Zhu En Tao 아시아경찰학회 2007 아시아경찰학회 국제학술회의 Vol.2007 No.-

Detoxified pneumolysin derivative ΔA146Ply inhibits autophagy and induces apoptosis in acute myeloid leukemia cells by activating mTOR signaling

Zhu Tao,Zhang Hong,Li Sijie,Wu Kaifeng,Yin Yibing,Zhang Xuemei 생화학분자생물학회 2022 Experimental and molecular medicine Vol.54 No.-

Leukemia is caused by the malignant clonal expansion of hematopoietic stem cells, and in adults, the most common type of leukemia is acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Autophagy inhibitors are often used in preclinical and clinical models in leukemia therapy. However, clinically available autophagy inhibitors and their efficacy are very limited. More effective and safer autophagy inhibitors are urgently needed for leukemia therapy. In a previous study, we showed that ΔA146Ply, a mutant of pneumolysin that lacks hemolytic activity, inhibited autophagy of triple-negative breast cancer cells by activating mannose receptor (MR) and toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and that tumor-bearing mice tolerated ΔA146Ply well. Whether this agent affects AML cells expressing TLR4 and MR and the related mechanisms remain to be determined. In this study, we found that ΔA146Ply inhibited autophagy and induced apoptosis in AML cells. A mechanistic study showed that ΔA146Ply inhibited autophagy by activating mammalian target of rapamycin signaling and induced apoptosis by inhibiting autophagy. ΔA146Ply also inhibited autophagy and induced apoptosis in a mouse model of AML. Furthermore, the combination of ΔA146Ply and chloroquine synergistically inhibited autophagy and induced apoptosis in vitro and in vivo. Overall, this study provides an alternative effective autophagy inhibitor that may be used for leukemia therapy.

PURIFICATION OF LUTEOLIN AND APIGENIN FROM CELERY LEAVES USING HYBRID ORGANIC–INORGANIC MONOLITHIC CARTRIDGE

Zhu, Tao,Park, Ha Eun,Row, Kyung Ho Marcel Dekker 2014 JOURNAL OF LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY AND RELATED TECHN Vol.37 No.13