调控Al2O3晶型控制MgAl2O4:Mn4+荧光粉中Mn价态研究

Mn⁴⁺激活红光荧光粉是白光半导体发光二极管(wLEDs)领域当前研究热点之一。Mn⁴⁺离子²E→⁴A₂跃迁在铝酸盐中的最短发光波长是在MgAl₂O₄中实现的651 nm发光, 由于其结构中含有形成四面体或八面体配位的两种阳离子格位(Mg²⁺/Al³⁺), 易造成所掺杂锰元素存在多种价态(+2/+4/+3等)。本研究通过改变起始原料中Al₂O₃的晶型(γ/α比例)及退火处理来调控锰离子在MgAl₂O₄晶格中的占据格位, 对其主要存在价态实现调控。采用荧光光谱和紫外-可见-近红外漫反射光谱技术来表征所合成荧光粉中Mn离子的价态及其演变。研究发现, 高α/(α+γ)比铝源促进Mn²⁺形成, 而低α/(α+γ)比铝源促进Mn⁴⁺形成。通过使用高活性纳米γ-Al₂O₃为铝源, 有效抑制了锰离子在MgAl₂O₄中Mg²⁺格位的占据及Mn²⁺离子的形成, 经空气中1550 ℃保温5 h的一次高温热处理即可制备出在可见光区只有Mn⁴⁺红光发光的高纯高亮度MgAl₂O₄:Mn⁴⁺荧光粉。氧化铝晶型影响锰离子掺杂格位和掺杂价态的本质规律是: 氧化铝活性决定实际固溶掺杂反应步骤, 进而影响锰离子掺杂格位和价态。本研究提出的反应步骤调控作为反应气氛、电荷补偿剂、反应温度三种调控方法外的一种新方法, 为Mn⁴⁺激活铝酸盐荧光粉中锰离子掺杂价态调控提供了新思路。     

Molecular Characteristics of Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) and Its Effects in Cancer

Amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a type 1 transmembrane glycoprotein, and its homologs amyloid precursor-like protein 1 (APLP1) and amyloid precursor-like protein 2 (APLP2) are highly conserved in mammals. APP and APLP are known to be intimately involved in the pathogenesis and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and to play important roles in neuronal homeostasis and development and neural transmission. APP and APLP are also expressed in non-neuronal tissues and are overexpressed in cancer cells. Furthermore, research indicates they are involved in several cancers. In this review, we examine the biological characteristics of APP-related family members and their roles in cancer.     

Microstructure,wear and corrosion characteristics of multiple-reinforced (SiC–B4C–Al2O3) Al matrix composites produced by liquid metal infiltration

In this study, AA7075 aluminum matrix composites reinforced with the combination of SiC, Al₂O₃, and B₄C particles were fabricated by the liquid metal infiltration method. The effects of the relative ratio of B₄C and Al₂O₃ particles on the microstructural, wear, and corrosion features of the composite samples were analyzed using XRD, light metal microscopy, SEM, EDS, Brinell hardness, ball-on-disc type tribometer, and potentiodynamic polarization devices. It was determined that infiltration occurred more successfully, and homogenously distributed particles with reduced porosity were obtained as the amount of Al₂O₃ increased. Worn surface studies revealed that the specimens were predominantly worn by abrasion and adhesion. The increase in B₄C/Al₂O₃ ratio caused a decrease in the hardness and wear strength, whereas it increased the corrosion resistance.     

Role of the HSP70 Co-Chaperone SIL1 in Health and Disease

Cell surface and secreted proteins provide essential functions for multicellular life. They enter the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) lumen co-translationally, where they mature and fold into their complex three-dimensional structures. The ER is populated with a host of molecular chaperones, associated co-factors, and enzymes that assist and stabilize folded states. Together, they ensure that nascent proteins mature properly or, if this process fails, target them for degradation. BiP, the ER HSP70 chaperone, interacts with unfolded client proteins in a nucleotide-dependent manner, which is tightly regulated by eight DnaJ-type proteins and two nucleotide exchange factors (NEFs), SIL1 and GRP170. Loss of SIL1′s function is the leading cause of Marinesco-Sjögren syndrome (MSS), an autosomal recessive, multisystem disorder. The development of animal models has provided insights into SIL1′s functions and MSS-associated pathologies. This review provides an in-depth update on the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying SIL1′s NEF activity and its role in maintaining ER homeostasis and normal physiology. A precise understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms associated with the loss of SIL1 may allow for the development of new pharmacological approaches to treat MSS.     

Synthesis and characterization of transition metal mixed oxide doped graphene embedded durable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

A promising electrocatalyst containing variable percentage of V₂O₅–TiO₂ mixed oxide in graphene oxide support was prepared by embedding the catalyst on Cu substrate through facile electroless Ni–Co–P plating for hydrogen evolution reaction. The solvothermal decomposition method was opted for tuning the crystalline characteristics of prepared material. The optimized mixed oxide was well characterized, active sites centres were identified and explained by X-ray diffraction, high resolution tunnelling electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray photon spectroscopy analysis. The structural and electronic characteristics of material was done by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and the electrochemical behaviour of the prepared material was evaluated by using Tafel plot, electrochemical impedance analysis, linear sweep voltammetry, open circuit analysis and chronoamperometry measurements. The results show the enhanced catalytic activity of Ni–Co–P than pure Ni–P plate, due to synergic effect. Moreover, the prepared mixed oxide incorporated Ni–Co–P plate has a high activity towards HER with low over potential of 101 mV, low Tafel slope of 36 mVdec^?1, high exchange current density of 9.90 × 10^?2 Acm^?2.