Publications by authors named "Huyan Yu"
The success of achieving scale-up deployment of zinc ion batteries is to selectively regulate the rapid and dendrite-free growth of zinc anodes. Herein, this is proposed that a creative design strategy of constructing multi-functional separators (MFS) to stabilize the zinc anodes. By in situ decorating metal-organic-framework coating on commercial glass fiber, the upgraded separator is of remarkable benefit for strong anion (SO ) anchoring, uniform ion flux across the interface, and boosted Zn desolvation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAqueous zinc-ion batteries represent a favorable technology for stationary energy storage systems owing to their safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. However, Zn anodes suffer uncontrollable dendrite formation and harmful side reactions that lead to a short lifespan. Herein, we demonstrate a nanocluster colloidal electrolyte strategy for stabilizing the zinc anodes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanosheet architecture of MnO/carbon with improved reaction kinetics toward advanced zinc energy storage.
J Colloid Interface Sci
October 2023
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) hold substantial promise for large-scale energy storage system by virtue of their good safety and cost-effectiveness. However, the typical cathode material of MnO is practically hampered by poor rate/cycling performance owing to its low electrical conductivity and structural fragility. Herein, a nanosheet architecture of MnO/carbon is constructed via in situ rooting MnO nanoarrays on carbon substrate to achieve high-rate and long-durable zinc energy storage.
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- Researchers wanted to see how IgG, a type of protein, affects kidney problems in people with a disease called IgA nephropathy (IgAN).
- They looked at a lot of patients and found that those with higher IgG levels had more health issues like high blood sugar and less good protein in their blood.
- The study showed that having high IgG in the kidneys might mean a higher chance of kidney problems later on.
The conversion-type anode material of iron phosphide (FeP) promises enormous prospects for Na-ion battery technology due to its high theoretical capacity and cost-effectiveness. However, the poor reaction kinetics and large volume expansion of FeP significantly degrade the sodium storage, which remains a daunting challenge. Herein, we demonstrate a binder-free nanotube array architecture constructed by FeP@C hybrid on carbon cloth as advanced anodes to achieve fast and stable sodium storage.
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- CD22 negatively regulates B cell function and its soluble form (sCD22) is lower in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patients compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a potential role in disease progression.
- The study, involving 170 IgAN patients, found that higher sCD22 levels correlated with better kidney function and a higher rate of remission from proteinuria.
- Experimental results indicated that stimulation with sialic acid-positive IgG (SA-IgG) promotes the release of sCD22, which in turn reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines in immune cells, indicating a potential protective mechanism in IgAN.
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- * The study introduces a multifunctional metal-organic framework (MOF) interphase that prevents corrosion and dendrite formation on Zn anodes, enabling efficient nucleation and deposition.
- * This new Zn anode achieves a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.2% over 1000 cycles, maintains stable performance for 1100 hours, and enhances the performance of MnO-based full cells.
Background: It is still uncertain if a dysregulated expression of activating Fc gamma receptors (FcγRs) is associated with the development of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN).
Methods: RNA sequencing was used to determine the mRNA levels of type I FcγRs, which were then verified by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Commercial ELISA kits were used to detect plasma soluble FcγRIIIb (sFcγRIIIb).
Background: The addition of sialic acid alters IgG from a pro-inflammatory state to an anti-inflammatory state. However, there is a lack of research on the changes of IgG sialylation in IgA nephropathy (IgAN).
Methods: This study included a total of 184 IgAN patients.
Plasma ST6GAL1 regulates IgG sialylation to control IgA nephropathy progression.
Ther Adv Chronic Dis
October 2021
Background: Our previous study revealed that plasma levels of a-2,6-sialyltransferase 1 (ST6GAL1) were increased in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). ST6GAL1 catalyzes terminal sialylation of IgG to shift the antibody effector function to the anti-inflammatory pattern. However, the role of plasma ST6GAL1 in the progression of IgAN and underlying mechanisms are still unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZn metal holds grand promise as the anodes of aqueous batteries for grid-scale energy storage. However, the rampant zinc dendrite growth and severe surface side reactions significantly impede the commercial implementation. Herein, a universal Zn-metal oxide Ohmic contact interface model is demonstrated for effectively improving Zn plating/stripping reversibility.
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- A new type of thermosensitive protein-imprinted polymer monolithic column (TsIPMC) was created using a method that combines high internal phase emulsion and DPE-controlled polymerization, resulting in improved performance for protein separation.
- The study found that DPE not only helped with the polymerization of monomers but also enhanced the porous structure of the column, leading to increased elution efficiency for proteins with an optimal imprinting factor of 1.61.
- The TsIPMC showed strong selectivity for various proteins, maintained its performance after multiple uses, and demonstrated promising potential for applications in protein purification and separation.