3D rectangular WO3 hybridized by PrFeO3 nanoparticles with efficient dual charge transfer for enhanced photo-Fenton-like activity

In this work, zero-dimensional (0D) high crystalline PrFeO₃ worm nanocrystals were loaded over a three-dimensional (3D) rectangular WO₃ to construct a 0D/3D PFO/W Z-scheme heterojunction by an in situ ultrasonic synthetic process. This heterojunction exhibited excellent photocatalytic activities towards the degradation of organic pollutants such as rhodamine B (RhB), Methylene blue (MB), and tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) in the presence of small amounts of H₂O₂ under visible-light irradiation. For example, the k value of PFO/W + H₂O₂ was about 67, 107, 45, 27, 11 and 14 times higher than pure H₂O₂, PrFeO₃, WO₃, PFO/W nanocomposite, PrFeO₃+ H₂O₂ and WO₃+H₂O₂ respectively during the degradation of MB. The trapping experiments and ESR measurements identified that the generated ·OH, ·O₂⁻, and h⁺ were the active species involved in the catalysis. Further, the ·OH radical could be continuously generated by Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ and W⁶⁺/W⁵⁺ conversion and played the dominant role in the degradation of organic pollutants. The superior photocatalytic performance of the PFO/W + H₂O₂ system was derived from the synergistic effect of the Z-scheme heterostructure and dual photo-Fenton-like oxidation (Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ and W⁶⁺/W⁵⁺). A possible mechanism was postulated based on the results obtained. In summary, this study provided new insights into synthesizing an effectively heterogeneous 0D/3D Z-scheme dual photo-Fenton-like catalyst for water clarification.     

Improved ageing-resistance and fracture toughness of zirconia-toughened alumina bioceramics via composition and microstructure design

Low-temperature degradation (LTD) is the main obstacle that hinders the application of zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) ceramics as artificial hip joints. In this study, a new type of ZTA bioceramic with LTD resistance, high fracture toughness, and superior wear resistance was prepared by the in-situ formation of plate-like crystals and co-stabilised tetragonal phase zirconia (t-ZrO₂). This new design is realised by synthesising nanocrystalline PrAlO₃ through a one-step solution combustion method and introducing it into a ZTA matrix to form praseodymium hexaaluminate (Pr_0.833Al_11.833O₁₉, PHA) plate-like crystals by solid-state sintering. PHA plays a key role in toughening and Y–Pr co-doped t-ZrO₂ slows down the low-temperature degradation of ZTA bioceramics. After hydrothermal ageing, the combination strategies have a positive influence on the flexural strength, fracture toughness, and Vickers hardness of the ceramics. This study provides a novel direction for ensuring long-term safety of bioceramics.     

聚乳酸/芦苇纤维复合材料降解性能研究

采用熔融共混法制备了不同比例的聚乳酸/芦苇纤维（PLA/RF）共混物,并通过吹塑制备了相对应的薄膜。研究了在蛋白酶K的作用下不同RF含量的PLA/RF薄膜的生物降解性能,同时用差示扫描量热法（DSC）和扫描电子显微镜（SEM）测定了样品降解过程中的结晶行为以及表面形貌变化。结果表明,RF对PLA的酶解降解有促进作用,随着RF含量的增加PLA/RF复合材料的酶解速率提升,其中含有30 %（质量分数,下同）芦苇纤维的PLA/RF薄膜的降解速率最大,16天内可降解81.11 %。研究还表明,加入芦苇纤维可以降低PLA的结晶度,从而影响降解速度。     

Degradation kinetics of epoxidized soybean oil composites filled with sisal fiber

Epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) composites were cured with methyl tetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MTHPA) and 2,4,6-tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol (DEH 35) as a catalyst, sisal fibers were added at 10% and 30% of percent per weight. Composites curing was monitored using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, whereas the thermal stability and the degradation kinetics were investigated using thermogravimetry (TG). ESO/MTHPA/DEH35/S10 and ESO/MTHPA/DEH35/S30 composites displayed curing temperatures approximately 100°C lower related to ESO/MTHPA/DEH35, as well as higher degree of conversion. Sisal addition improved the thermal stability, shifting the weight loss shifting the weight loss onset to higher temperature (from 82 to 120°C). Thermal degradation energy $$ was determined using Friedman, Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose and Ozawa-Flynn-Wall models. Sisal significantly increased $$, especially in the intermediate phase (α = 0.2 and 0.8). The degradation kinetics was investigated by TG, and the degradation mechanisms modeled using Kamal-Sourour, Sestack-Berggren, and 1st order (F1), showed excellent fit, with R² > 0.99. Acquired results demonstrate that sisal fiber addition benefited the curing process and increased the thermal stability of ESO composites.     

可见光下Cu2O/TiO2催化臭氧氧化头孢曲松钠性能研究

抗生素是治疗各种传染病的常用药物,但残留在水环境中的抗生素会对生态系统造成威胁。因此,探索去除水环境中抗生素的有效方法具有重要意义。由于光催化臭氧氧化技术可以高效降解和矿化水体中的污染物,该技术受到广泛关注。本工作通过浸渍-化学还原法制备Cu₂O/TiO₂复合材料并将其作为可见光催化臭氧氧化头孢曲松钠(CRO)的催化剂。利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(FT-IR)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、比表面积分析仪(BET)和紫外-可见漫反射光谱仪(UV-Vis DRS)对Cu₂O/TiO₂形貌结构和光学性能进行表征,考察了Cu₂O/TiO₂配比、Cu₂O/TiO₂投加量、臭氧浓度、头孢曲松钠初始浓度、溶液初始pH值等因素对可见光催化臭氧氧化头孢曲松钠的影响。结果表明,Cu₂O对TiO₂的掺杂改性使材料孔容和平均孔径增大,能带宽度减小,...     

Degradation and Mechanical Behavior of Fish Gelatin/Polycaprolactone AC Electrospun Nanofibrous Meshes

With the increasing interest in biopolymer nanofibers for diverse applications, the characterization of these materials in the physiological environment has become of equal interest and importance. This study performs first-time simulated body fluid (SBF) degradation and tensile mechanical analyses of blended fish gelatin (FGEL) and polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibrous meshes prepared by a high-throughput free-surface alternating field electrospinning. The thermally crosslinked FGEL/PCL nanofibrous materials with 84–96% porosity and up to 60 wt% PCL fraction demonstrate mass retention up to 88.4% after 14 days in SBF. The trends in the PCL crystallinity and FGEL secondary structure modification during the SBF degradation are analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Tensile tests of such porous, 0.1–2.2 mm thick FGEL/PCL nanofibrous meshes in SBF reveal the ultimate tensile strength, Young's modulus, and elongation at break within the ranges of 60–105 kPa, 0.3–1.6 MPa, and 20–70%, respectively, depending on the FGEL/PCL mass ratio. The results demonstrate that FGEL/PCL nanofibrous materials prepared from poorly miscible FGEL and PCL can be suitable for selected biomedical applications such as scaffolds for skin, cranial cruciate ligament, articular cartilage, or vascular tissue repair.     

微波辐射对不同介质均相壳聚糖的降解研究

在小同酸性介质中，采用微波辐射对壳聚糖进行均相降解反应，制备出不同分子量的壳聚糖。探讨反应介质、过氧化氢与壳聚糖配比、微波辐射功率和辐射时间对降解反应的影响。结果表明：选择不同的反应条件，微波辐射1～6min就可制备出相对分了量在1～10万之间不同分子量大小的壳聚糖，且反应产率高、重复性好。固定其他反应条件不变，在CH3COOH介质中，壳聚糖的降解速度最快，适合制备分了量为1～5万的水不溶性壳聚糖，产率在80％以上；在HCOOH介质中，降解速度最慢，适合制备分子量在5万以上的壳聚糖，产率在90％以上；在HCl介质中的降解速度则介于二者之间。     

Modelling biological efficacy decrease and rate of degradation of chlorpyrifos-methyl on wheat stored under controlled conditions

Insecticide residue degradation and pest survival were observed in wheat treated with a low dose of chlorpyrifos-methyl. Treated wheat was stored in small batches at three controlled temperatures and two levels of moisture content of grain, in equilibrium with r.h. in order to stabilise the water activity in the grain during a storage period of 126 d after insecticide application. Every 3 weeks, samples were taken from treated and untreated control grain in each storage condition. Chlorpyrifos-methyl residues declined regularly with time of storage and an exponential negative regression was fitted with high correlation coefficients in most situations of storage temperature and grain water activity (Aw). A multivariate model to show the respective influence of controlled variables involved in the model of residues breakdown (time, Aw, and temperature) was built up through a multiple regression. This model showed the respective importance of the water activity of grain kernels, temperature and formulation of chlorpyrifos-methyl and their combinations on the decline of residues. Simultaneously, the effectiveness of the residues was checked through bioassays with two target species: Sitophilus oryzae and Tribolium castaneum. Taking into account the intentionally low initial applied dose of chlorpyrifos-methyl, the period after application achieving complete kill of the two test insects was rather short and did not exceed 105 d for S. oryzae in the best conditions for control, i.e. low moisture content and temperature. For high Aw (0.8) and storage temperature 30°C, T. castaneum was effectively controlled (more than 95% kill) only on the day after the treatment, survival occurring at the next test date 21 d after the application. High moisture content and temperature and their interactions were the main variables influencing the decrease in the biological effectiveness with time. The concentration threshold for insect survival was slightly below 1 ppm chlorpyrifos-methyl and was influenced by storage and grain conditions. Implications of these findings on storage pest management practices and on the ability to predict the period of biological effectiveness of residues of chlorpyrifos-methyl are discussed.     

滩羊肉宰后成熟期间ATPase活力变化对微观结构及保水性的影响

为研究宰后成熟期间ATPase活力变化对滩羊肉微观结构以及保水性的影响,以6 月龄滩羊背最长肌（Longissimus dorsi）为研究对象,分析其4 ℃成熟0、1、2、4、8 d时Na＋-K＋-ATPase、Ca2＋-ATPase、Caspase-3活力以及肌肉微观结构、pH值与滴水损失率的变化情况。结果表明：随成熟时间延长,Na＋-K＋-ATPase与Ca2＋-ATPase活力先升高后降低,成熟1 d时达到最大值;Caspase-3活力先升高后降低,成熟2 d时达到最大值;滴水损失率先升高后降低,pH值先降低后有所回升;总蛋白、低盐溶性蛋白及高盐溶性蛋白质量浓度均逐渐减少,水溶性蛋白质量浓度成熟2 d后显著降低（P＜0.05）;成熟至8 d时,肌原纤维断裂,肌纤维之间、肌束之间、肌纤维及肌膜之间形成间隙,Z线断裂,H带消失;相关性分析结果表明Na＋-K＋-ATPase活力与各指标均呈极显著相关性（P＜0.01）,Ca2＋-ATPase活力与pH值、Na＋-K＋-ATPase及Caspase-3活力均呈极显著相关性（P＜0.01）。结论：滩羊肉宰后成熟过程中Na＋-K＋-ATPase与Ca2＋-ATPase活力变化可能促使下游Caspase-3激活,Caspase-3水解结构蛋白可能导致肌肉组织在不同部位形成间隙,在重力作用下肌肉中的水分流入间隙中,引起滩羊肉滴水损失升高,保水性变差。