Small World Effects in a Harmonious Unifying Hybrid Preferential Model Networks

Small world effects in the harmonious unifying hybrid preferential model (HUHPM) networks are studied both numerically and analytically. The idea and method of the HUHPM is applied to three typical examples of unweighted BA model, weighted BBV model, and the TDE model, so-called HUHPM-BA, HUHPM-BBV and HUHPM-TDE networks. Comparing the HUHPM with current typical models above, it is found that the HUHPM networks has the smallest average path length and the biggest average clustering coefficient. The results demonstrate that the HUHPM is more suitable not only for the un-weighted models but also for the weighted models.     

Insights into the Allosteric Effect of SENP1 Q597A Mutation on the Hydrolytic Reaction of SUMO1 via an Integrated Computational Study

Small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO)-specific protease 1 (SENP1) is a cysteine protease that catalyzes the cleavage of the C-terminus of SUMO1 for the processing of SUMO precursors and deSUMOylation of target proteins. SENP1 is considered to be a promising target for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and prostate cancer. SENP1 Gln597 is located at the unstructured loop connecting the helices α4 to α5. The Q597A mutation of SENP1 allosterically disrupts the hydrolytic reaction of SUMO1 through an unknown mechanism. Here, extensive multiple replicates of microsecond molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, coupled with principal component analysis, dynamic cross-correlation analysis, community network analysis, and binding free energy calculations, were performed to elucidate the detailed mechanism. Our MD simulations showed that the Q597A mutation induced marked dynamic conformational changes in SENP1, especially in the unstructured loop connecting the helices α4 to α5 which the mutation site occupies. Moreover, the Q597A mutation caused conformational changes to catalytic Cys603 and His533 at the active site, which might impair the catalytic activity of SENP1 in processing SUMO1. Moreover, binding free energy calculations revealed that the Q597A mutation had a minor effect on the binding affinity of SUMO1 to SENP1. Together, these results may broaden our understanding of the allosteric modulation of the SENP1−SUMO1 complex.     

Steam-assisted crystallization of highly dispersed nanosized hierarchical zeolites from solid raw materials and their catalytic performance in lactide production

A solvent-free route based on solid raw materials affords higher product yield and lower waste production compared to the traditional hydrothermal synthesis. However, the as-made zeolites usually present blocky aggregation states, limiting their mass transfer and exposure of active sites in catalytic applications. Herein, highly dispersed nanosized hierarchical Beta zeolites with varied Si/Al ratios were prepared via steam-assisted crystallization from ball-milled solid raw materials. Thanks to the sufficient mixing of solid raw materials and favorable migration of solid mixture, nanosized Beta zeolites are obtained that are assembled from nanoparticles (∼15 nm) and possess abundant interconnected intraparticle mesopores. The strategy can also be extended to synthesize nanosized hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolites. The as-prepared Beta zeolite (Si/Al = 10) exhibits outstanding catalytic performance in conversion of lactic acid to lactide (as high as 77.5% in yield). This work provides avenues for simple and cost-efficient synthesis of highly dispersed nanosized hierarchical zeolites, promising their important catalytic applications.

A cost-effective synthesis strategy based on steam-assisted crystallization from ball-milled solid raw materials is developed to prepare a highly dispersed nanosized hierarchical Beta zeolite for conversion of lactic acid (LA) to lactide (LT).     

Common (π,π) Band Folding and Surface Reconstruction in Fe As-Based Superconductors

High resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy(ARPES) measurements are carried out on CaKFe_4 As_4,KCa_2 Fe_4 As_4 F_2 and(Ba_(0.6)K_(0.4))Fe_2 As_2 superconductors.Clear evidence of band folding between the Brillouin zone center and corners with a(π,π) wave vector has been found from the measured Fermi surface and band structures in all the three kinds of superconductors.A dominant ~(1/2)×~(1/2) surface reconstruction is observed on the cleaved surface of CaKFe_4As_4 by scanning tunneling microscopy(STM) measurements.We propose that the commonly observed ~(1/2)×~(1/2) reconstruction in the FeAs-based superconductors provides a general scenario to understand the origin of the(π,π) band folding.Our observations provide new insights in understanding the electronic structure and superconductivity mechanism in iron-based superconductors.     

DRESOR法求解超短脉冲在一维非均匀介质中的瞬态辐射传输

本文中DRESOR法(Distributions of Ratios of Energy Scattered Or Reflected)应用于求解一维非均匀介质内的瞬态辐射传输问题.结果表明,反射热流的双峰分布现象能够体现介质内部的非均匀分布特征,并且能够通过分析其特点推断非均匀介质的中间界面位置.通过DRSESOR法计算得到的高方向分辨率的辐射强度体现了其在决定非均匀介质表面位置的独特优势.最后,对双峰分布现象的存在条件进行了探讨.     

回转圆筒内颗粒流速度场的实验研究

基于适用于稠相的粒子图像测速技术对二维回转圆筒内颗粒的流动模式和时均速度分布进行了研究.不同工况下料床的径向对称线、30%径向线和70%径向线上颗粒横向速度分量的分布具有相似性,该速度分布可由柱塞流区的指数型方程和活性层的切变流动方程相结合的形式来准确描述.低速下表面线上速度横向分布是对称的且峰值在中线处,随转速提高峰值逐渐向料床下部移动.表面层内颗粒温度的值远高于柱塞流区内的,其最大值存在于表面层底部颗粒剧烈碰撞的区域.     

自呼吸式DMFC电堆构建与电池性能研究

本文报道了一种能驱动风扇工作的自呼吸式DMFC小型电堆,电堆主要南燃料储罐、膜电极(MEA)、集流体等组成.文中针对影响该电池性能的主要参数,如电堆的活化过程、甲醇浓度等因素进行了研究.同时,本文还对电堆的恒电流放电时的电流曲线特点以及阴极水的生成规律进行了初步考察和探讨.     

Flavonoids from Lycium barbarum Leaves Exhibit Anti-Aging Effects through the Redox-Modulation

Lycium barbarum leaves are a kind of vegetable, and modern nutrition studies have found that they have an anti-aging function. Our study aims to investigate the anti-aging effects of Lycium barbarum leaf flavonoid (LBLF) extracts and its underlying molecular mechanism. LBLFs were purified using D101 and polyamide resin, characterized by ultraperformance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry, and administered to hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)-treated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and Caenorhabditis elegans. Appropriate enrichment conditions were optimized through dynamic adsorption and desorption experiments, the content of flavonoids reached 909.84 mg/g, rutin and kaempferol being the main ones. LBLFs attenuated H₂O₂-induced HUVEC apoptosis, decreased reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde production levels, increased superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase activities. Furthermore, pre-treatment with LBLF increased mRNA expression of erythropoietin (EPO) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) via the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway in HUVECs. Compared with 100 µM rutin monomer, LBLF prolonged the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans, enhanced their mobility in middle life stages and upregulated expression of sod-2, gcs-1 and skn-1 genes, which indicated that the anti-aging effects of LBLF were due to its redox-modulation.     

台风对沿海地区气溶胶光学特性的影响分析

利用CE317太阳辐射计对2005年第19号台风登陆前后期问(9月29 H至10月6日)进行观测实验,采用Langley法分析台风对中国大陆沿海地区气溶胶光学特性的影响.指出台风过后气溶胶光学特性明显发生改变,气溶胶大粒子数增多,小粒子数减小.气溶胶光学厚度、Angstr(o)m波长指数α和大气混浊度系数β为测量期间最低分别为0.132(550 nm处),0.861和0.079.同时利用实验期间APS3321空气动力学粒度仪分析的气溶胶单位体积数粗细质粒所占比重、气溶胶粒子尺度谱分布和实测的日际气溶胶粒子数浓度对实验分析结果.α,β进行对比,发现它们之间的一致性很好.