Lean methane combustion over zeolite-supported Pd catalysts:Structure-performance relationship and deactivation mechanism

Zeolites are a promising support for Pd catalysts in lean methane(CH4)combustion.Herein,three types of zeolites(H-MOR,H-ZSM-5 and H-Y)were selected to estimate their structural effects and deactivation mechanisms in CH4 combustion.We show that variations in zeolite structure and surface acidity led to distinct changes in Pd states.Pd/H-MOR with external high-dispersing Pd nanoparticles exhibited the best apparent activity,with activation en-ergy(Ea)at 73 kJ/mol,while Pd/H-ZSM-5 displayed the highest turnover frequency(TOF)at 19.6 × 10-3 sec-1,presumably owing to its large particles with more step sites providing active sites in one particle for CH4 activation.Pd/H-Y with dispersed PdO within pore chan-nels and/or Pd2+ions on ion-exchange sites yielded the lowest apparent activity and TOF.Furthermore,Pd/H-MOR and Pd/H-ZSM-5 were both stable under a dry condition,but intro-ducing 3 vol.％H2O caused the CH4 conversion rate on Pd/H-MOR drop from 100％to 63％and that on Pd/H-ZSM-5 decreased remarkably from 82％to 36％.The former was shown to originate from zeolite structural dealumination,and the latter principally owed to Pd aggre-gation and the loss of active PdO.     

Folding and association of oligomeric enzymes

The spontaneous structure formation of oligomeric enzymes consists of the consecutive ‘folding’ and association of the constituent polypeptide chains. Whether catalytic function is an intrinsic property of the folded monomers may be determined using kinetic reconstitution experiments. It is shown that full activity requires association; the correct assembly of subunits depends on their proper folding. The native structure is determined as the kinetically accessible state of lowest free energy.     

Influence of reactivation on the electrochemical performances of activated carbon based on coconut shell

Coconut shell-based activated carbon (AC) were prepared by CO₂ activation, and then the ACs with higher mesopore ratio were obtained by steam activation and by impregnating iron catalyst followed by steam activation, respectively. The AC with the highest mesopore ratio (AC_hmr) shows superior capacitive behavior, power output and high-frequency performance in supercapacitors. The results should attribute to the connection of its wide micropores and mesopores larger than 3 nm, which is more favorable for fast ionic transportation. The pore size distribution exhibits that the mesopore ratios of the ACs are significantly increased by reactivation of steam or catalyst up to 75% and 78%, respectively. As evidenced by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic measurements, the AC_hmr shows superior capacitive behaviors, conductivity and performance of electrolytic ionic transportation. The response current densities are evidently enhanced through the cyclic voltammery test at 50 mV/sec scan rate. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy demonstrates that the conductivity and ion transport performance of the ACs are improved. The specific capacitances of the ACs were increased from 140 to 240 F/g at 500 mA/g current density. The AC_hmr can provide much higher power density while still maintaining good energy density, and demonstrate excellent high-frequency performances. The pore structure and conductivity of the AC_hmr also improve the cycleability and self-discharge of supercapacitors. Such AC_hmr exhibits a great potential in supercapacitors, particularly for applications where high power output and good high-frequency capacitive performances are required.     

Control of intestinal proteolytic enzymes in a cockroach

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石油烃对虾夷马粪海胆胚胎发育及四种酶活力的影响

通过虾夷马粪海胆胚胎暴露实验,研究了常见石油烃零号柴油对海胆胚胎发育时间以及发育时期内海胆胚胎的SOD、CAT、GPx及谷胱甘肽转移酶(GST)四种酶活性的影响。结果表明,不同浓度的零号柴油水溶组分对海胆胚胎发育的各个时期具有不同程度的延迟效应,低浓度对海胆胚胎中的四种酶表现出不同程度的诱导效应;四种酶活性的变化程度比较,对GPx和GST酶活力的影响要明显大于对CAT和SOD的影响;随着浓度的不断增大,四种酶活性受到不同程度的抑制作用,高浓度对酶活性的抑制作用尤为显著;囊胚期对影响最为敏感,可作为生物标志物。     

氯化三丁基锡对牡蛎2种免疫相关酶活性及血细胞吞噬作用的影响

将牡蛎(Crassostrea gigas)暴露于不同浓度的氯化三丁基锡(TBTCI),96 h后取样,测定牡蛎组织碱性磷酸酶(AKP)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)的活性和血细胞的吞噬作用.结果表明,随着TBTCI浓度的增加AKP活性呈现先降低后升高的趋势,而SOD的活性呈逐渐降低的趋势,TBTCI对血细胞的吞噬作用具有...     

Immunocytochemical localization of peroxisomal β-oxidation enzymes in human fetal liver

In the majority of congenital peroxisomal disorders, β-oxidation of very long chain fatty acids is deficient. We have investigated the appearance and localization of the three peroxisomal β-oxidation enzymes in normal fetal liver (fertilization age between 5 and 18 weeks) with protein A- gold immunocytochemistry and silver enhancement for light microscopic visualization. With specificity-tested polyclonal antibodies, acyl-CoA-oxidase, bifunctiooal enzyme, and 3-oxoacyl-CoA thiolase were localized in the peroxisomes of the parenchymal cells, which appear as brown or black granules. In the youngest specimen, no immunopositive reaction was obtained. A weak reaction with anti-thiolase was obtained at the age of 6–7 weeks. At a fertilization age of 8 weeks, peroxisomes could be distinctly visualized after immunostaining for all three enzymes. From a staining series with anti-thiolase on simultaneously treated slides, it appears that the amount of antigen per peroxisome and the organelle size increase between the seventh and eighteenth weeks. These data should enable a more specific diagnosis in fetal liver biopsies from pregnancies at risk and after termination of pregnancy.     

废水处理系统中胞外水解酶的作用特性研究

从pH、温度、底物浓度和抑制剂等四方面的作用条件,对厌氧-缺氧-好氧废水生物处理系统中β-葡萄糖苷酶、碱性磷酸酶、亮氨酸氨基肽酶和脂肪酶的作用特性进行研究。试验结果表明,4种酶在60℃有最高酶活;偏碱性条件（pH=8-9）有利于酶促反应的进行;酶活随底物浓度的增加而增大;抑制剂PMSF对各酶抑制效果不尽相同,对葡萄糖、蛋白质和磷酸水解酶的抑制率分别为72．7％、26．1％和26．8％,而对脂肪酶的抑制率高达85．2％;最适作用条件下的各待测酶的活性可达日常作用条件的1．5～8倍;酶的活性与COD、氨氮、总氮和总磷等生化因子有较好的相关性。由此得出控制相关作用条件可最大限度地发挥酶的作用性能,提高废水处理效率。     

Effect of prenatal exposure to hydroxyprogesterone on steroidogenic enzymes in male rats

Pregnant Wistar strain albino rats were administered hydroxyprogesterone and the steroidogenic potential of the testis was analysed in the next generation adult male rats. In utero exposure to supranormal levels (10 mg/kg body weight or 25 mg/kg body weight) of hydroxyprogesterone decreased the activity levels of marker steroidogenic enzymes (3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase) of adult (mature) rat testis. Hydroxyprogesterone mediation in the suppression of rat testicular steroidogenesis is suggested, which can be correlated to the observed decrease in male reproductive potential in mammals exposed to female hormones during embryonic development.     

Degradation of sericin (degumming) of Persian silk by ultrasound and enzymes as a cleaner and environmentally friendly process

Degumming is a surface modification process of natural fibers such as silk. In this paper, the feasibility of degumming with ultrasonic, ultrasonic–soap, and ultrasonic–enzyme (alcalase, savinase, and mixtures of these enzymes) processes as cleaner and environmentally friendly surface modification techniques of Persian silk were investigated. The effectiveness of parameters such as sonication time, soap, ultrasound–enzyme, enzyme concentration, degumming time and enzymes mixture on silk degumming were studied. The evaluation of the data was carried out through the measurement of the weight loss, strength, and elongation of the samples. In addition, the enzymatic treatment improved the properties of silk yarn such as strength and elongation. The scanning electron microscope images were obtained for degummed silk samples. The findings of this research support the potential production of new environmentally friendly textile fibers.     

Cu2+对两种生态型鸭跖草Cu积累和抗氧化酶的影响

在Hoagland培养基中加入CuSO4模拟Cu2 污染环境,比较了不同Cu2 浓度([Cu2 ])对鸭跖草(Commelina communis L.)耐性生态型和敏感生态型的耐性、Cu积累和抗氧化酶[过氧化氢酶(CAT)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化物酶(POD)]的影响.结果表明,两种生态型鸭跖草的Cu2 中毒临界浓度和中毒症状有明显的差异,[Cu2 ]≥40祄ol/L时,耐性生态型鸭跖草的耐性明显高于敏感生态型.耐性生态型鸭跖草叶和根中的Cu2 含量都明显高于敏感生态型,根中更为明显.不同生态型甚至同一生态型不同器官的POD、CAT、SOD活性对Cu2 的敏感性不同.一般来说,根对Cu2 的敏感性高于叶;POD活性对Cu2 的敏感性高于CAT和SOD.根比叶在清除丙二醛(MDA)的过程中起更重要作用.耐性生态型鸭跖草叶和根中CAT、POD和SOD活性、叶中MDA的变化并没有与根中MDA含量的变化趋势(大幅增加)保持一致,表明除了抗氧化酶外,可能还存在其他机制影响耐性生态型与敏感生态型鸭跖草在Cu2 耐性上的差异.     

蒽对太平洋牡蛎不同组织抗氧化酶活性差异性影响与膜脂质过氧化研究

在实验条件下采用生态毒理学和生物化学方法,选用常见的环境污染物多环芳烃蒽,以太平洋牡蛎(Crassostrea gigas)为实验材料进行毒理实验.研究了太平洋牡蛎消化腺、鳃、唇瓣和肌肉4种不同组织中的3种抗氧化酶--超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)对蒽胁迫的敏感性;同时研究了4种不同组织膜脂过氧化的差异.结果表明:(1)4种不同组织中3种不同抗氧化酶对蒽敏感性有显著差异性.(2)4种不同组织的膜脂过氧化伤害程度表现为:消化腺＞鳃＞唇瓣＞肌肉.