Zn2+ loading as a critical contributor to the circ_0008553-mediated oxidative stress and inflammation in response to PM2.5 exposures

Inflammation is a major adverse outcome induced by inhaled particulate matter with a diameter of ≤ 2.5 µm (PM_2.5), and a critical trigger of most PM_2.5 exposure-associated diseases. However, the key molecular events regulating the PM_2.5-induced airway inflammation are yet to be elucidated. Considering the critical role of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in regulating inflammation, we predicted 11 circRNAs that may be involved in the PM_2.5-induced airway inflammation using three previously reported miRNAs through the starBase website. A novel circRNA circ_0008553 was identified to be responsible for the PM_2.5-activated inflammatory response in human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE) via inducing oxidative stress. Using a combinatorial model PM_2.5 library, we found that the synergistic effect of the insoluble core and loaded Zn²⁺ ions at environmentally relevant concentrations was the major contributor to the upregulation of circ_0008553 and subsequent induction of oxidative stress and inflammation in response to PM_2.5 exposures. Our findings provided new insight into the intervention of PM_2.5-induced adverse outcomes.     

酸改性纳米TiO_2降解模拟污染物的研究

用溶胶-凝胶法制备了酸改性纳米二氧化钛,并用XRD、UV-vis等测定技术对所制得的粉体试样进行了表征,同时以甲基橙为模拟污染物,评价了改性后纳米二氧化钛的光催化性能,发现其光催化活性大大高于未改性二氧化钛粉体。并从酸改性的样品中筛选出了光催化活性最好的粉体,以光催化降解苯酚为模型反应,确立了降解的最优条件。     

秦皇岛海域船舶防污预控体系的建立及实施

河北海事局辖区内有举世闻名的北戴河海滨 ,做好船舶防污染工作具有非常重要的意义。多年来 ,该局探索建立起一个覆盖法规建设、通航环境治理、船舶检查、船员管理、危险货物码头监管及溢油应急防污预控体系 ,取得了良好的成效。     

大气环境中OH自由基测定

采用自旋捕集技术和电子自旋共振法结合测定大气环境中ＯＨ自由基，首先用自旋捕集剂将ＯＨ自由基捕集，生成比较稳定的自然旋加合物，，然后带回实验室处理测定，该法为开展大气光化学研究提供了一种采样方便，利于实测的方法，据３个采样点的实测结果表明，相对误差约为３５％，比文献所示结果略大。     

废水生物处理技术研究进展

分析了废水生物处理的特点和废水生物处理反应器的发展概况，对废水生物处理技术的新进展作了简要的介绍，并列举了一些典型例子。     

Experimental study on combustion characteristics of municipal solid waste

As incineration provides a relatively safe means of disposal, significant reduclaon ot welglat anti volume, ana energy recovery from the waste, it was adopted by many countries. For the experimental investigation on the combustion characteristics of municipal solid waste( MSW),a lab scale fluldized bed facility was constructed. Many kinds of combustion runs were conducted in this fluidized bed combustion facility. The examined parameters were bed temperature(773 to 1143K), form of fuels ( scrap or whole), moisture of fuels and so on. Concentration of CO2,CO,SO2, O2 and NOx in the flue gas were monitored and recorded every 5 seconds. The temperatttres along the reactor are recorded every 10 seconds. Experimental. results were given and analyzed.     

汕头港湾附近水域潮流特征和污染物扩散的数值计算 Ⅱ.汕头港湾附近水域污染物的扩散数值模拟

本文在对汕头港湾附近水域的潮流特征进行数值模拟并获得了潮流和余流场分布信息的基础上，通过特定排放源的数值模拟，研究了该水域污染扩散条件及输运规律。     

钢铁厂废水中有机污染物组成分析

采用GDX-502树脂富集等前处理方法。毛细管气相色谱和色—质联用等检测手段,分析钢铁厂废水有机污染物组成。定性出以芳烃类、酚类为主的73种有机污染物。采用多污染物环境影响评价系统,就其有机污染物对人体健康和生态的潜在危害进行了初步评价。结果表明,甲酚、萘、苯、酚是危害人体健康和生态的主要污染物。     

昆仑山区构造区划初探

青藏高原虽然经过了多次考察,已经基本摸清了高原的构造格架,然而高原西北部的昆仑山—喀喇昆仑山地区的构造区划仍很不明确。经过这次考察,获得了大量新资料;新发现了库地-苏巴什为一条独立的更早阶段的重要构造界线。考察发现麻札-康西瓦-木孜塔格构造带与东面的昆仑山口-玛沁构造带相联,是真正原第四缝合带所指。由以上这两条构造带把昆仑山分成了北带、中带与南带3部分,而南带从构造发育历史看它与可可西里-巴颜喀喇区相联,不属于真正的昆仑构造区。     

The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and texting while driving behavior in college students

Objective: To examine the role of intent and other theory of planned behavior (TPB) constructs in predicting college students' willingness to text while driving (TWD).

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. 243 male and female college students enrolled in the 2013–2014 academic year in the College of Health, Human Services & Nursing completed a survey on TWD. Inclusion criteria: All races and ethnicities, ≥18 years of age, cell phone owner, and licensed driver.

Results: Over 70% of the sample (n = 243) reported talking on a cell phone and sending and receiving text messages “at least a few times” while driving within the past week. However, only 27% reported being stopped by police. Of these, 22% reported being fined. Within the past 30 days, 26% reported reading or sending TWD and having to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting another car or pedestrian(s) as a result. In all, 47% of the variance in intention to send TWD was accounted for by the full TPB model. Intention, in turn, predicted willingness to TWD. Intention also mediated the relationship between perceived behavioral control and willingness to TWD.

Conclusion: Attitude was found to be the strongest predictor of intention. In addition, intention was found to mediate the relationship of willingness to TWD on perceived behavioral control. These findings highlight potential factors that could be targeted in behavioral change interventions seeking to prevent TWD.