Publications by authors named "Haiying Du"

The increasing urgency to reduce atmospheric CO emissions has driven research into sustainable carbon sequestration technologies, with hydrochar (HC) emerging as a promising material. HC is derived from hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), a thermochemical process that converts biomass into a carbon-rich solid at moderate temperatures and self-generated pressure in an aqueous environment. Due to its unique reaction pathways, HC differs significantly from biochar (BC) derived from pyrolysis in terms of application, performance, and structural characteristics.

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A growing stream of research indicates that exposure to Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) can cause nervous system damage, leading to the occurrence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. However, the specific mechanism by which SiNPs cause neuroblast injury remains unclear and requires further research. This study established an in vitro experimental model of SH-SY5Y cells exposed to SiNPs and observed cell growth through an inverted fluorescence microscope.

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected more than two million people of the world, and far social distancing and segregated lifestyle have to be adopted as a common solution in recent years. To solve the problem of sanitation control and epidemic prevention in public places, in this paper, an intelligent disinfection control system based on the STM32 single-chip microprocessor was designed to realize intelligent closed-loop disinfection in local public places such as public toilets. The proposed system comprises seven modules: image acquisition, spraying control, disinfectant liquid level control, access control, voice broadcast, system display, and data storage.

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Nitrogen dioxide (NO) is a significant environmental and human health hazard. Current NO sensors often lack sensitivity and selectivity under ambient conditions. This study investigates ammonia pyrolysis modification of monolayer TiCT MXene to enhance NO detection at room temperature.

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Phosphate is present in all kinds of industrial wastewater; how to remove it to meet the strict total phosphorus discharge standards is a challenge. This study used a one-step foaming technique to fill polyurethane foam (PUF) with ZnO, taking advantage of PUF's excellent features like its porous network, lightweight, hydrophilicity, and abundance of binding sites to create ZnO/PUF composites with high adsorption capacity and exceptional separation properties. The adsorption isotherms, kinetics, starting pH, and matrix impacts of ZnO/PUF composites on phosphate were examined in batch studies.

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• The first complete genomic sequence of canine distemper virus from wild boar in northeast China was obtained. • Phylogenetic analysis showed that this wild boar CDV strain belongs to the Arctic lineage. • Wild boars in northeast China have detectable level of anti-CDV neutralizing antibodies, with a positive percentage of 18.

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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were greenly synthesized via a single-step hydrothermal method, using the trunks of Bauhinia purpurea as the carbon source. They exhibited good dispersibility, water solubility, high sensitivity, and great stability with a spherical form and a particle size of 2.68 ± 0.

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Methylmercury (MeHg) is a global environmental pollutant with neurotoxicity, which can easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and cause irreversible damage to the human central nervous system (CNS). CNS inflammation and autophagy are known to be involved in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. Meanwhile, MeHg has the potential to induce microglia-mediated neuroinflammation as well as autophagy.

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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are widely used in the biomedical field and can enter the central nervous system through the blood-brain barrier, causing damage to hippocampal neurons. However, the specific mechanism remains unclear. In this experiment, HT22 cells were selected as the experimental model in vitro, and the survival rate of cells under the action of SiNPs was detected by MTT method, reactive oxygen species (ROS), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) were tested by the kit, the ultrastructure of the cells was observed by transmission electron microscope, membrane potential (MMP), calcium ion (Ca) and apoptosis rate were measured by flow cytometry, and the expressions of mitochondrial functional protein, mitochondrial dynein, mitochondrial autophagy protein as well as apoptosis related protein were detected by Western blot.

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Halobenzoquinones (HBQs) were recently discovered as an emerging class of drinking water disinfection byproducts with carcinogenic concern. However, the molecular mechanism underlying HBQs-induced DNA damage is not clear. In this study, we integrated in vitro genotoxicity, computational toxicology, and the quantitative toxicogenomic analysis of HBQs on DNA damage/repair pathways in human bladder epithelial cells SV-HUC-1.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study explores the use of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and co-hydrothermal carbonization (Co-HTC) on invasive plants to create hydrochars, which are key for carbon sequestration strategies.
  • It highlights how the type of biomass and the presence of minerals, particularly calcium oxalate, affect the stability of the resulting hydrochars, showing improved thermal and chemical stability.
  • The findings suggest that biomass composition, particularly lignin content and calcium-rich materials, plays a significant role in enhancing hydrochar stability, supporting the use of these materials for effective carbon capture.
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A new technique of polarization doping was adopted to improve NO gas sensing properties of the polypyrrole (PPy) sensor. PPy nanosheets polarization doped with sodium dodecyl benzenesulfonate (SDBS) were synthesized by low-temperature polymerization. The semiagglomerated PPy nanosheets were well-dispersed and a large specific surface areas due to the introduction of dodecyl benzenesulfonate (DBS).

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Four species of porcine circoviruses (PCV1-4) have been reported to circulate in Chinese domestic pigs, while the epizootiology of these viruses in free-ranging wild boars in China remains unknown. In this study, tissue and serum samples collected from diseased or apparently healthy wild boars between 2018 and 2020 in 19 regions of China were tested for the prevalence of PCV1-4 infections. Positive rates of PCV1, PCV2, and PCV3 DNA in the tissue samples of Chinese wild boars were 1.

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As an important emerging pollutant, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) monitoring is crucial to protect the ecological environment and public health, but its rapid and accurate detection is still a major challenge. In this study, a new single-labeled dual-signal output ratiometric electrochemical genosensor (E-DNA) was developed for the rapid and highly sensitive detection of ARGs using a synergistic signal amplification strategy of TC@Au nanoparticles (TC@AuNPs) and isothermal strand displacement polymerase reaction (ISDPR). Specially, two-dimensional monolayer TC nanosheets loaded with uniformly gold nanoparticles were prepared and used as the sensing platform of the E-DNA sensor.

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Interphases, especially the electrochemically formed solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), are significantly important for cycling stability, reaction kinetics and safety of rechargeable batteries. The structure and composition of the electric double layer (EDL) greatly affect the formation of the SEI and the performance of electrodes. However, as far as we know, there is no review discussing the theme specifically.

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Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have been widely used in industry, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, it is also widely used in medicine, tumor treatment and diagnosis, as well as other biomedical and biotechnology fields. The opportunities for people to contact SiNPs through iatrogenic, occupational, and environmental exposures are gradually increasing.

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It is a "kill two birds with one stone" method to convert invasive plants into hydrochar via hydrothermal carbonization as well as coinciding with 3R rules (reduction, recycling, and reuse). In this work, a series of hydrochars (pristine, modified, and composite) derived from invasive plants Alternanthera philoxeroides (AP) were prepared and applied to the adsorption and co-adsorption of heavy metals (HMs) such as Pb(II), Cr(VI), Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), and Ni(II). The results show that MIL-53(Fe)-NH- magnetic hydrochar composite (M-HBAP) displayed a strong affinity for HMs, which the maximum adsorption capacities for HMs were 153.

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In recent years, 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone (DCBQ) has become an emerging water disinfection by-product and widely distributed in disinfected water. Although kidney is a potential target of DCBQ, a systematic study of the in vivo nephrotoxicity of DCBQ is rare. In this study, a 28-day oral toxicity test was used to assess the nephrotoxic effects of DCBQ on mice.

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There is no ideal therapy for testicular damage induced by Cr(VI); however, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) transplantation may be a promising therapy. A Cr(VI) solution was administered to rats by intraperitoneal injection for 30 days, then BMSCs from donor rats were transplanted. Two weeks later, decreased activity and appetite, along with other pathological changes, were improved in the BMSCs group.

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Halobenzoquinones (HBQs) are an emerging class of drinking water disinfection byproducts that have been predicted as bladder carcinogens. However, data on the genotoxicity of HBQs are still scarce. This study performed a quantitative structure-toxicity relationship (QSTR) analysis of HBQ isomers on DNA reactivity and genotoxicity.

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Rapid and sensitive detection of cancer biomarkers is crucial for cancer screening, early detection, and improving patient survival rate. The present study proposes an electrochemical gene-sensor capable of detecting tumor related TP53 gene mutation hotspots by self-assembly of sulfhydryl ended hairpin DNA probes tagged with methylene blue (MB) onto a gold electrode. By performing a hybridization reaction with the target DNA sequence, the gene-sensor can rearrange the probe's structure, resulting in significant electrochemical signal differences by differential pulse voltammetry.

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  • This study focused on the prevalence of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in wild boars across China, using advanced PCR techniques to analyze samples collected from 331 free-ranging boars over two years.* -
  • The researchers found HEV RNA in 2.72% of liver samples, indicating infection in wild boars from eight different regions, with identified strains belonging to subtypes 4d, 4g, and 4h.* -
  • Additionally, 28.2% of serum samples showed antibodies against HEV, marking this as the first detailed epidemiological report on HEV infections in China's wild boars, providing critical data for better control and prevention efforts.*
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In this study, novel magnetic biochars derived from Alternanthera philoxeroides and modified by different amines (hexanediamine, melamine, and L-glutathione) were successfully prepared by hydrothermal carbonization and employed as an efficient adsorbent for Cr(VI). When pH = 2.0, T = 25 °C, c = 100 mg/L, and the dosage of biochars is 0.

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Methylmercury (MeHg) is an environmental neurotoxic substance, which can easily cross the blood-brain barrier, causing irreversible damage to the human central nervous system. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in various ways of intracellular physiological or pathological processes including neuronal apoptosis. This study attempted to explore the role of ROS-mediated poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP)/apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) apoptosis signaling pathway in the process of MeHg-induced cell death of human neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y).

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2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone (DCBQ), as an emerging water disinfection byproducts (DBPs), has posed potential risks via the digestion system. However, little is known about the toxicity of DCBQ on the gut microbiome, which plays a critical role on human health. This study has comprehensively investigated the impact of DCBQ on the intestinal microbiome, metabolic functions, and immunity after the mice orally exposure to DCBQ at the concentration of 31.

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