N-Butyrylated Hyaluronic Acid Achieves Anti-Inflammatory Effects In Vitro and in Adjuvant-Induced Immune Activation in Rats

Previously synthesized N-butyrylated hyaluronic acid (BHA) provides anti-inflammatory effects in rat models of acute gouty arthritis and hyperuricemia. However, the mechanism of action remains to be elucidated. Herein, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities of BHA and the targeted signaling pathways were explored with LPS-induced RAW264.7 and an adjuvant-induced inflammation in a rat model. Results indicated that BHA inhibited the generation of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6, reduced ROS production and down-regulated JAK1-STAT1/3 signaling pathways in LPS-induced RAW264.7. In vivo, BHA alleviated paw and joint swelling, decreased inflammatory cell infiltration in paw tissues, suppressed gene expressions of p38 and p65, down-regulated the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways and reduced protein levels of TNFα, IL-1β and IL-6 in joint tissues of arthritis rats. This study demonstrated the pivotal role of BHA in anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation, suggesting the potential clinical value of BHA in the prevention of inflammatory arthritis and is worthy for development as a new pharmacological treatment.     

Highly Effective Proton-Conduction Matrix-Mixed Membrane Derived from an -SO3H Functionalized Polyamide

Developing a low-cost and effective proton-conductive electrolyte to meet the requirements of the large-scale manufacturing of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells is of great significance in progressing towards the upcoming “hydrogen economy” society. Herein, utilizing the one-pot acylation polymeric combination of acyl chloride and amine precursors, a polyamide with in-built -SO₃H moieties (PA-PhSO₃H) was facilely synthesized. Characterization shows that it possesses a porous feature and a high stability at the practical operating conditions of PEM fuel cells. Investigations of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements revealed that the fabricated PA-PhSO₃H displays a proton conductivity of up to 8.85 × 10⁻² S·cm⁻¹ at 353 K under 98% relative humidity (RH), which is more than two orders of magnitude higher than that of its -SO₃H-free analogue, PA-Ph (6.30 × 10⁻⁴ S·cm⁻¹), under the same conditions. Therefore, matrix-mixed membranes were fabricated by mixing with polyacrylonitrile (PAN) in different ratios, and the EIS analyses revealed that its proton conductivity can reach up to 4.90 × 10⁻² S·cm⁻¹ at 353 K and a 98% relative humidity (RH) when the weight ratio of PA-PhSO₃H:PAN is 3:1 (labeled as PA-PhSO₃H-PAN (3:1)), the value of which is even comparable with those of commercial-available electrolytes being used in PEM fuel cells. Additionally, continuous tests showed that PA-PhSO₃H-PAN (3:1) possesses a long-life reusability. This work demonstrates, using the simple acylation reaction with the sulfonated module as precursor, that low-cost and highly effective proton-conductive electrolytes for PEM fuel cells can be facilely achieved.     

激光诱导熔石英表面损伤修复中的气泡形成和控制研究

基于熔石英材料在CO_2激光作用下的温度分布和结构参数变化的计算结果,对熔石英损伤修复中的气泡形成和控制进行了研究.针对损伤尺寸介于150—250μm之间的损伤点,提出了一种能够有效控制气泡形成的长时间低温预热修复方法.基于低温下熔石英材料结构弛豫时间常数较长的特点,该方法在不引起熔石英材料结构发生显著变化的同时,能够解吸附表面和裂纹处所附着的气体和杂质,可有效降低裂纹闭合过程中气泡形成的概率.实验结果表明,长时间低温预热修复方法的成功修复概率可达到98%.     

利用"对比法"判断气体状态参量的变化趋势

理想气体的温度、体积和压强三个状态参量之间的关系由气体状态方程pV/T=恒量决定。当气体状态发生变化时，判断某一个参量的变化趋势是一个比较复杂的问题。如图1，为p—T图中的状态变化曲线，状态由A变化到B，判断体积的变化趋势。     

Photonic crystal beam splitters

In this work, the beam splitter with two input ports and two output ports in two-dimensional photonic crystals is studied through the finite-difference time-domain method. The beam splitter consists of two orthogonally cross line defects. The diameter of the two diagonal air holes at the intersection of the two line defects was modified. The input light can be identically divided into the two output ports. The beam splitters can be applied in the photonic crystal Mach-Zehnder interferometers or photonic crystal optical switches.     

基于RBF神经网络的较低浓度下同步荧光光谱的溢油鉴别

针对海面溢油样品的含量难以确定,同时考虑到海水掺杂及风化等问题的影响,提出了在较低非线性浓度范围内采集溢油嫌疑样品的同步荧光光谱,获取其训练样本集,利用主成分分析法(Principal com-ponent analysis,PCA)提取其特征光谱,结合径向基函数(Radial basis function,RBF)神经网络对肇事样本和嫌疑样本进行模式识别的方法。通过对相近油源原油样品分类识别研究表明:该方法仅需单次对肇事样本同步光谱测量,再借助数据分析,就可以很好区分相近油源溢油样品,外扰对识别率影响也不大。RBF神经网络算法识别率在92%左右。该结论对海洋环境中溢油的实时检测及油指纹数据信息库的建立有重要意义。     

Preparation of phosphors AEu(MoO4)2 (A?=?Li, Na, K and Ag) by?sol-gel method

A series of double molybdates phosphors AEu(MoO₄)₂ (A = Li, Na, K and Ag) have been prepared by sol-gel method. Their crystal structure and luminescent properties have also been investigated in a comparable way. The crystallization processes of the phosphor precursors were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA). Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) was also used to characterize the shape and size distribution of the phosphors. Samples except KEu(MoO₄)₂ showed tetragonal scheelite structure in the range of our experiments, and no phase transition appeared. Phosphor KEu(MoO₄)₂ possessed two structures, and the phase transition took place at about 800°C. All samples with high purity could be obtained at about 500°C for 5 hours, and they all showed intense red light peaked at 616 nm originated from ⁵D₀→⁷F₂ emission of Eu³⁺ under the excitation of 465 nm or 394 nm light. The excitation spectra of phosphors AEu(MoO₄)₂ (A = Li, Na, and K) are composed of a strong broad charge transfer (CT) band and some sharp lines, and the relative intensity of CT band, the two strongest absorption lines at 395 nm and 465 nm are comparative, so these three phosphors are good red phosphor candidates for violet or blue LEDs. For the excitation spectrum of phosphor AgEu(MoO₄)₂, intensities of CT band and the absorption line at 395 nm are much weaker than that of line at 465 nm, thus phosphor AgEu(MoO₄)₂ is only suit for GaN-based blue LED.     

新型Sr（NO3）2的水热合成及其晶体结构

本文以Sr（NO₃）₂和水为原料,采用水热法合成了一种新型的Sr（NO₃）₂结构。利用X-射线单晶衍射对其结构进行了测定,结果表明:该晶体属于立方晶系,Pa-3空间群,α=b=c=0.77402（7）nm,α=β=γ=90.00°,V=0.46372（7）nm³,Z=4,Dc=3.031g/cm³,F（000）=400,R_gt（F）=0.0287,wR_ref（F²）=0.0888。     

Luminescent properties of Sr5(PO4)3 Cl:Eu2+, Mn2+ as?a?potential phosphor for UV-LED-based white LEDs

Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ co-activated Sr₅(PO₄)₃Cl phosphors with blue and orange color double emission bands, under a broad-band excitation wavelength range of 340–400 nm, were synthesized by the solid-state reaction. It was found that the processing parameters, including the fluxes, annealing time and activators concentrations, affect the emission intensity and other luminescent properties. Energy transfer between Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ was discovered and the transfer efficiency was also estimated based on relative intensities of Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ emission. Thus the relative strength of blue and orange emission intensities could be tuned by varying the relative concentration of Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺. Since the photoluminescence excitation spectra of the newly developed Sr₅(PO₄)₃Cl:Eu²⁺, Mn²⁺ phosphors exhibit a strong absorption in the range of 340–400 nm, they are promising for producing UV-LED-based white LEDs.     

金属有机物化学气相沉积法生长Ga2(1-χ)In2χO3薄膜的结构及光电性能研究

采用金属有机物化学气相沉积(MOCVD)法在蓝宝石(0001)衬底上制备出了Ga2(1-χ)In2χO3(χ=0.1-0.9)薄膜,研究了薄膜的结构、电学和光学特性以及退火处理对薄膜性质的影响.测量结果表明:当In组分χ=0.2时,样品为单斜β-Ga2O3,结构;χ=0.5的样品,薄膜呈现非晶结构,退火处理后薄膜结构得到明显的改善,由非晶结构转变为具有(222)单一取向的立方In2O3结构;对于χ=0.8,薄膜为立方In2O3,结构,退火后薄膜的晶体质量得到提高.在可见光区薄膜本身的透过率均达到了85%以上,带隙宽度随样品中Ga含量的改变在3.76-4.43 eV之间变化,且经退火处理后带隙宽度明显增大.