Effect of Gegen Qinlian Decoction on the regulation of gut microbiota and metabolites in type II diabetic rats.

Gegen Qinlian Decoction (GGQLT) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that has been reported to have a significant therapeutic effect in the management of type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In this study, we constructed a T2DM rat model by feeding a high-fat diet and injecting streptozotocin (STZ) and tested the effects of feeding GGQLT and fecal transplantation on the physiological indices, microbiota, and metabolism of rats. The results showed that the administration of GGQLT can significantly improve the growth performance of rats and has a remarkable antihyperlipidemic effect.

fabrication of S-type BiOIBrheterojunction with metallic Bi for boosting photocatalytic activity for COreduction.

Heterojunction construction and morphology control have always been considered effective ways to promote the capability of photocatalysts. In this work, BiOIBr, S-type heterojunction photocatalysts with metallic Bi nanoparticles, were synthesizedusing a solvothermal method, and the influence of reaction temperature (180 °C-220 °C) and dopant doping amount on the catalysts' microscopic morphology, structure, and catalytic properties were researched. Study results revealed the 1:1 BiOIBrsynthesized at 200 °C exhibited the optimum behavior in COreduction.

Effects of salvianolic acid A on intestinal microbiota and lipid metabolism disorders in Zucker diabetic fatty rats.

Salvianolic acid A (SalA) is the main water-soluble component isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza. This study explored the influences of SalA on intestinal microbiota composition and lipid metabolism in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats. The 6-week-old male ZDF rats were treated with distilled water (N = 10) and low dose (SalA 0.

Treatment on thiodicarb in pesticide wastewater with walnut shells-derived carbon and its improved modification: adsorption behavior.

The health problems caused by water pollution cannot be ignored, and the contribution of pesticides to water pollution has also become increasingly unignorable. The modified semi-coke as an adsorbent for reducing pesticide pollution to water was obtained from activated semi-coke which was modified by nitric acid (HNO). The semi-coke was obtained by carbonization using 60 mesh walnut shell powder.

Distribution and sources of PM-bound free silica in the atmosphere of hyper-arid regions in Hotan, North-West China.

The composition of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM) is complex and exhibits strong regional differences. Free silica (α-SiO) in atmospheric particulate matter is carcinogenic and is an important component of respirable particulate matter in urban areas. Measurements determined that the concentration of silicon dioxide (α-SiO) in PM in the urban area of Hotan City, China, was 8.

Humidity and PM composition determine atmospheric light extinction in the arid region of northwest China.

Atmospheric visibility can directly reflect the air quality. In this study, we measured water-soluble ions (WSIs), organic and element carbon (OC and EC) in PM from September 2017 to August 2018 in Urumqi, NW China. The results show that SO, NO and NH were the major WSIs, together accounting for 7.

In situ ultrasound-assisted ion exchange synthesis of sphere-like AgClBr composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity and stability.

AgClBr composites with different halogen molar ratios (Cl/Br) were prepared by a facile ultrasound-assisted ion-exchange method. The formation of close contact between AgCl and AgBr facilitated the transportation of photoexcited charge carriers and contributed to the enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of different kinds of antibiotics. The AgClBr composites had a sphere-like morphology and tunable band gaps from 2.

Distribution, sources, risks, and vitro DNA oxidative damage of PM-bound atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Urumqi, NW China.

Research has focused on the impacts of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the atmosphere due to their potential carcinogenicity. In this study, we investigated the seasonal variation, sources, incremental lifetime cancer risks (ILCR), and vitro DNA oxidative damage of PAHs in Urumqi in NW China. A total of 72 atmospheric samples from Urumqi were collected over a year (September 2017-September 2018) and were analyzed for 16 PAHs that are specifically prioritized by the U.

Facile photo-ultrasonic assisted synthesis of flower-like Pt/N-MoS microsphere as an efficient sonophotocatalyst for nitrogen fixation.

Semiconductor photocatalytic technology is a sustainable and less energy consuming one for nitrogen (N) reduction to produce ammonia (NH). In this study, flower-like hierarchical N doped MoS (N-MoS) microsphere was synthesized as a photocatalyst by one-step solvothermal method, which was assembled by numerous interleaving nanosheets petals with thin thickness. Besides, Pt nanoparticles were loaded on the surface of N-MoS via photo-ultrasonic reduction method.

One-pot sonochemical synthesis of 3D flower-like hierarchical AgCl microsphere with enhanced photocatalytic activity.

A highly uniform 3D flower-like hierarchical AgCl microsphere was prepared by sonochemical method with the existence of β-dextrin. The 3D flower-like hierarchical structure can be ascribed to the existence of β-dextrin, which provides nucleation sites for the growth of nanosheets because of the strong interaction between β-dextrin and Ag. The 3D flower-like hierarchical AgCl microspheres were assembled by numerous interleaving nanosheet petals with small thickness.

Facile photo-ultrasonic assisted reduction for preparation of rGO/AgCO nanocomposites with enhanced photocatalytic oxidation activity for tetracycline.

Various antibiotics in the aquatic systems have threat the aquatic ecosystem balance and the human health. In this study, a degradation treatment method for tetracycline (TC), one of the commonly used antibiotics, was explored by using novel photocatalysts of rGO/AgCO under simulated sunlight, because conventional treatment methods are not efficient on the removal of TC. rGO/AgCO nanocomposites were synthesized via a facile photo-ultrasonic assisted reduction method.

Biomass gasification for hydrogen rich gas in a decoupled triple bed gasifier with olivine and NiO/olivine.

Catalytic steam gasification of biomass has been carried out in decoupled triple bed gasification (DTBG) system which consists of pyrolyzer, reformer and combustor. Olivine and NiO/olivine used as in-situ tar destruction catalyst. The result shows the gasification system with catalytic bed materials allows an option to improve tar removal that enhances H production.

Facile One-Step Sonochemical Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of Graphene/AgPO Quantum Dots Composites.

In this study, a novel graphene/AgPO quantum dot (rGO/AgPO QD) composite was successfully synthesized via a facile one-step photo-ultrasonic-assisted reduction method for the first time. The composites were analyzed by various techniques. According to the obtained results, AgPO QDs with a size of 1-4 nm were uniformly dispersed on rGO nanosheets to form rGO/AgPO QD composites.

Preparation and sonophotocatalytic performance of hierarchical BiWO structures and effects of various factors on the rate of Rhodamine B degradation.

Hierarchical BiWO structures with high surface area were prepared in the presence of polyvinylpyrrolidone by using an optimized hydrothermal method. The samples prepared were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy and N adsorption-desorption technique. The results of these characterizations showed the formation of the hierarchical BiWO structures with high surface area (51m/g).

Synthesis of MnO2 nanoparticles from sonochemical reduction of MnO4(-) in water under different pH conditions.

MnO2 was synthesized by sonochemical reduction of MnO4(-) in water under Ar atmosphere at 20°C, where the effects of solution pH on the reduction of MnO4(-) were investigated. The obtained XRD results showed that poor crystallinity δ-MnO2 was formed at pH 2.2, 6.

Sonochemical fabrication of gold nanoparticles-boron nitride sheets nanocomposites for enzymeless hydrogen peroxide detection.

A simple sonochemical route was developed for the preparation of gold nanoparticles/boron nitride sheets (AuNPs/BNS) nanocomposites without using reducing or stabilizing agents. Transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and UV-vis absorption spectra were used to characterize the structure and morphology of the nanocomposites. The experimental results showed that AuNPs with approximately 20nm were uniformly attached onto the BNS surface.

Ultrasound assisted reduction of graphene oxide to graphene in L-ascorbic acid aqueous solutions: kinetics and effects of various factors on the rate of graphene formation.

The reduction of graphene oxide (GO) to graphene (rGO) was achieved by using 20 kHz ultrasound in L-ascorbic acid (L-AA, reducing agent) aqueous solutions under various experimental conditions. The effects of ultrasound power, ultrasound pulse mode, reaction temperature, pH value and L-AA amount on the rates of rGO formation from GO reduction were investigated. The rates of rGO formation were found to be enhanced under the following conditions: high ultrasound power, long pulse mode, high temperature, high pH value and large amount of L-AA.

One-step simple sonochemical fabrication and photocatalytic properties of Cu2O-rGO composites.

An easy, one-step synthesis of Cu2O-reduced graphene composites (Cu2O-rGO) was developed using a simple sonochemical route without any surfactants or templates. The morphology and structure of the Cu2O-rGO composites were characterised using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results indicated that the Cu2O sphere is approximately 200 nm in diameter and composed of small Cu2O particles approximately 20 nm in diameter.