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1. Silver ferrite: a superior oxidizer for thermite-driven biocidal nanoenergetic materials

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Zachariah, Michael R.;     Show all 2 Author
Source:
RSC advances 2019 v.9 no.4 pp. 1831-1840
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
X-ray diffraction; aluminum; aluminum oxide; combustion; cupric oxide; differential scanning calorimetry; ferrimagnetic materials; mass spectrometry; nanosilver; oxidants; oxygen; scanning electron microscopy; silver; temperature; thermal properties; thermogravimetry
Abstract:
... Silver-containing oxidizers are of interest as biocidal components in energetic application such as thermites due to their biocidal agent delivery. In this study, AgFeO₂, was evaluated as an oxidizer in aluminum-based thermite system. This novel oxidizer AgFeO₂ particles were prepared via a wet-chemistry method and its structure, morphologies and thermal behavior were investigated using X-ray diff ...
DOI:
10.1039/c8ra08997c

2. Specific circularly polarized luminescence of Eu(iii), Sm(iii), and Er(iii) induced by N-acetylneuraminic acid

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Bouř, Petr;     Show all 2 Author
Source:
Chemical communications 2018 v.54 no.14 pp. 1790-1792
ISSN:
1364-548X
Subject:
aqueous solutions; chelation; luminescence; models; optical properties; oxygen; sialic acid
Abstract:
... Recently, we found that the Raman optical activity (ROA) technique can be used to monitor even a weak lanthanide luminescence including circular polarization. In the present study we compare circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) spectra of Eu(iii), Sm(iii), and Er(iii) induced by aqueous solution of sialic acid. For Eu providing the strongest signal a chelation model was proposed where the carbo ...
DOI:
10.1039/c7cc09463a

3. Steam explosion modification on tea waste to enhance bioactive compounds' extractability and antioxidant capacity of extracts

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Sui, Wenjie; Xiao, Ying; Liu, Rui; Zhang, Min;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Journal of food engineering 2019 v.261 pp. 51-59
ISSN:
0260-8774
Subject:
antioxidant activity; bioactive compounds; caffeine; cell wall components; crop yield; diffusivity; polyphenols; saponins; solubilization; sugars; superoxide anion; tea; wastes; water solubility
Abstract:
... In this work, steam explosion (SE) was introduced to modify physicochemical features of tea waste to intensify bioactive compounds’ extraction and antioxidant capacity of extracts. Modification effects of SE on chemical composition, multi-scale structure and solubilization of tea waste were investigated to confirm that cell wall composition and porous network of tea waste were destroyed and restru ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2019.03.015

4. Transient behavior of the cold end system in an indirect dry cooling thermal power plant under varying operating conditions

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Ge, Zhihua; Yang, Lijun; Du, Xiaoze;     Show all 4 Authors
Source:
Energy 2019 v.181 pp. 1202-1212
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
ambient temperature; coal; cooling systems; models; power plants; water flow; water temperature; wind power; wind speed
Abstract:
... In order to reduce the power curtailment of renewable energy, it is essential to improve the dispatchability of thermal power generating unit, among which the dynamic characteristics of the cold end system under varying operating conditions are of significant and necessary. Taking the thermal power plants with indirect dry cooling systems as object, the unsteady models for the dynamic characterist ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2019.06.030

5. Investigation on the interactions among lignocellulosic constituents and minerals of biomass and their influences on co-firing

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Shi, Kaiqi; Oladejo, Jumoke Mojisola; Yan, Jiefeng;     Show all 4 Authors
Source:
Energy 2019 v.179 pp. 129-137
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
biomass; calcium; coal; combustion; lignin; lignocellulose; minerals; models; temperature; xylan
Abstract:
... The influences of biomass constituents, such as lignocellulosic components and minerals, on the combustion of coal/biomass blends are of significant importance in co-firing due to its potential impacts on ignition, flame stability and burnout. In this research, combustion characteristics of pure lignocellulosic elements, Rosewood, Mengxi coal and their blends were studied in detail. The effect of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.008

6. Comparative study of hydroxyapatite, fluor-hydroxyapatite and Si-substituted hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on osteogenic, osteoclastic and antibacterial ability

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Sun, Jing; Fan, Qihang; Hu, Qing; Shi, Bin;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
RSC advances 2019 v.9 no.28 pp. 16106-16118
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
Porphyromonas gingivalis; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; alizarin; alkaline phosphatase; antibacterial properties; bone formation; cell proliferation; cytoskeleton; enzyme activity; eosin; fluorescence microscopy; gene expression; hydroxyapatite; mesenchymal stromal cells; messenger RNA; nanoparticles; osteopontin; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; scanning electron microscopy; staining; toxicity testing; transcription factors; transmission electron microscopy
Abstract:
... This study compared the effects of hydroxyapatite (HA), fluor-hydroxyapatite (FHA) and Si-substituted hydroxyapatite (SiHA) on osteogenic differentiation, osteoclastic activity and antibacterial properties. HA, FHA and SiHA were prepared via a sol–gel reaction and characterized by scanning electron microscopic analysis (SEM), transmission electron microscopic analysis (TEM), and X-ray photoelectro ...
DOI:
10.1039/c9ra00839j

7. Sustainable fabrication of graphene oxide/manganese oxide composites for removing phenolic compounds by adsorption-oxidation process

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Zhang, Bei; Zhao, Ruiguang; Sun, Dejun; Li, Yujiang;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.215 pp. 165-174
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
adsorption; byproducts; cleavage (chemistry); electron transfer; graphene oxide; ions; liquid wastes; manganese; manganese oxides; mass flow; oxidation; p-cresol; pH
Abstract:
... To develop effective strategies for removing phenolic compounds, in-situ graphene oxide/manganese oxide (GO/MnOX, X = 2, 3/4) composites were fabricated via a sustainable method by synchronously utilizing manganese ions and acidic liquid waste during synthesis of GO. Comparatively, traditionally ex-situ GO/MnO2 composites were synthesized to verify the difference between in-situ and ex-situ synthe ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.055

8. Rapid evaluation of γ-aminobutyric acid in foodstuffs by direct real-time mass spectrometry

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Li, Weili; Wu, Xiaoyu; Yuan, Xv; Zhou, Wenhua;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Food chemistry 2019 v.277 pp. 617-623
ISSN:
0308-8146
Subject:
Aspergillus; aqueous solutions; barley; black beans; derivatization; detection limit; foods; gamma-aminobutyric acid; ionization; mass spectrometry; methanol; ultra-performance liquid chromatography
Abstract:
... Direct analysis in real-time ionization coupled with mass spectrometry (DART–MS) was first applied for the rapid determination of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in foods. Samples of germinated barley and fermented beans containing GABA at different levels were used, and the results were compared with those obtained by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.10.127

9. Unraveling the role of structural water in bilayer V₂O₅ during Zn²⁺-intercalation: insights from DFT calculations

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Zhu, Kaiyue; Qin, Changyong; Huang, Kevin;     Show all 4 Authors
Source:
Journal of materials chemistry A 2019 v.7 no.10 pp. 5612-5620
ISSN:
2050-7496
Subject:
cathodes; density functional theory; electric potential difference; electrochemistry; electrons; ionization; zinc
Abstract:
... Bilayer structured V₂O₅·nH₂O has recently been studied as a promising cathode material for aqueous Zn²⁺-batteries (ZIBs) due to its ion-intercalatable layer structure and high theoretical capacity. An interesting observation in this system is the beneficial effect of structural water (nH₂O) on the electrochemical performance, but a fundamental understanding of the underlying reason is still lackin ...
DOI:
10.1039/c8ta12014e

10. Inhibiting Ice Recrystallization by Nanocelluloses

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Li, Teng; Zhao, Ying; Zhong, Qixin;     Show all 4 Authors
Source:
Biomacromolecules 2019 v.20 no.4 pp. 1667-1674
ISSN:
1526-4602
Subject:
antifreeze proteins; biocompatible materials; cellulose; cellulose nanofibers; crystallization; glycoproteins; hysteresis; ice; nanocrystals; oxidation; screening; sodium chloride; sucrose; surfactants; synthetic products
Abstract:
... Biocompatible materials with ice recrystallization inhibition (IRI) activity have potential applications in several fields. Emerging studies have associated the IRI activity of antifreeze proteins/glycoproteins and several mimics of synthetic materials with a facially amphipathic structure. Nanocelluloses are a new family of renewable materials that demonstrate amphiphilicity. Herein the IRI activ ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00027

11. Modeling the performance of the indirect dry cooling system in a thermal power generating unit under variable ambient conditions

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Ge, Zhihua; Yang, Lijun; Du, Xiaoze;     Show all 4 Authors
Source:
Energy 2019 v.169 pp. 625-636
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
air; ambient temperature; coal; cooling towers; mathematical models; thermodynamics; wind speed
Abstract:
... In order to evaluate the impact of ambient conditions on the performance of indirect dry cooling system quantitatively, an analytical model was established which combined the numerical simulation of thermo-flow performance of natural draft dry cooling tower and the thermodynamic analysis of water-steam system in a 660 MW thermal power generating unit. The model was verified by experimental results ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.046

12. Hyperspectral band selection for soybean classification based on information measure in FRS theory

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Liu, Yao; Yang, Junjie; Tan, Kezhu; Wang, Shuwen;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Biosystems engineering 2019 v.178 pp. 219-232
ISSN:
1537-5110
Subject:
algorithms; business enterprises; data collection; foods; hyperspectral imagery; soybeans
Abstract:
... Soybeans and soy foods have attracted widespread attention due to their health benefits. Special varieties of soybeans are in demand from soybean processing enterprises. Because of the advantage of rapid measurement with minimal sample preparation, hyperspectral imaging technology is used for classifying soybean varieties. Based on fuzzy rough set (FRS) theory, the research of hyperspectral band s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2018.12.002

13. Hollow nanoshell of layered double oxides for removal of 2,4-dichlorophenol from aqueous solution: Synthesis, characterization, and adsorption performance study

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Zhang, Bo; Liu, Wenwen; Sun, Dejun; Li, Yujiang;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Colloids and surfaces 2019 v.561 pp. 244-253
ISSN:
0927-7757
Subject:
2,4-dichlorophenol; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; adsorbents; adsorption; aqueous solutions; carbon; colloids; dispersibility; heat production; hydroxides; models; nanoparticles; nanospheres; oxides; pH; permeability; pollutants; porosity; porous media; scanning electron microscopy; sorption isotherms; surface area; transmission electron microscopy; zeta potential
Abstract:
... The porous nanomaterials with hollow structure offers widespread potential applications due to its low density, strong dispersibility, rich porosity, high surface area, and good permeability. In this study, a hollow nanoshell of layered double oxides (LDOs) was synthesized using carbon nanospheres as a sacrificial template core and layer double hydroxides (LDHs) as shell-building precursors. The m ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.10.068

14. Efficient remediation of crude oil-contaminated soil using a solvent/surfactant system

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Wang, Maoxin; Zhang, Bo; Li, Gongrang; Sun, Dejun;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
RSC advances 2019 v.9 no.5 pp. 2402-2411
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; acetone; adverse effects; contact angle; desorption; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; human health; ionic strength; methanol; petroleum; polluted soils; remediation; scanning electron microscopy; solvents; surfactants; temperature; toluene; washing
Abstract:
... Crude oil contaminated soil has been widely recognized to constitute a major environmental issue due its adverse effects on human health and ecological safety. The main objective of this study is to explore the possibility of using an ex situ solvent/surfactant washing technique for the remediation of crude oil-contaminated soil. Three organic solvents (methanol, acetone, and toluene) and one surf ...
DOI:
10.1039/c8ra09964b

15. Entransy analysis optimization of cooling water flow distribution in a dry cooling tower of power plant under summer crosswinds

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Wei, Huimin; Ge, Zhihua; Yang, Lijun; Du, Xiaoze;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Energy 2019 v.166 pp. 1229-1240
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
adverse effects; coal; cooling towers; entransy; equations; heat exchangers; heat transfer; mathematical models; power plants; summer; temperature; turbines; water flow; wind power; wind speed
Abstract:
... The performance of natural draft dry cooling tower (NDDCT) of a coal-fired power generating unit is susceptible to ambient conditions, such as natural wind and temperature. An approach was proposed to relieve the adverse effects of ambient wind, which was the optimization of waterside flow re-distribution among heat exchangers of NDDCT under natural wind. With the help of entransy balance equation ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2018.10.151

16. Anthocyanins from black wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum Murr.) prevent inflammation and increase fecal fatty acid in diet-induced obese rats

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Yin, Jinjin;     Show all 2 Author
Source:
RSC advances 2017 v.7 no.75 pp. 47848-47853
ISSN:
2046-2069
Subject:
Lycium ruthenicum; animal disease models; anthocyanins; enzyme activity; fatty acid composition; fatty acids; gene expression regulation; genes; high fat diet; inducible nitric oxide synthase; inflammation; interferon-gamma; interleukin-6; laboratory animals; males; malondialdehyde; obesity; oxidative stress; rats; superoxide dismutase; transcription factor NF-kappa B; tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Abstract:
... This study aimed to determine whether black wolfberry (Lycium ruthenicum Murr.) anthocyanin (BWA) consumption can alleviate oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in high-fat diet-induced obese male Sprague-Dawley rats. In the present study, BWA at doses of 50, 100, and 200 mg kg⁻¹ were supplemented in the daily food of obese rats during an eight-week experiment. Consumption of BWA at doses of 5 ...
DOI:
10.1039/c7ra09846d

17. Influence of lignocellulose and plant cell walls on biomass char morphology and combustion reactivity

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Pang, Cheng Heng; Lester, Edward;     Show all 3 Authors
Source:
Biomass and bioenergy 2018 v.119 pp. 480-491
ISSN:
0961-9534
Subject:
Miscanthus; biochar; biomass; carbon footprint; cell walls; coal; combustion; cost effectiveness; energy industry; furnaces; heat; lignocellulose; scanning electron microscopy; thermogravimetry; wheat; wheat straw
Abstract:
... The firing of biomass or co-firing of biomass with coal has become a common practice in power generation industry worldwide as a cost-effective means to move towards lower carbon footprint. However, the relationship between the properties of biomass and combustion behaviour is not well understood, yet. In this study, we investigated the links between biomass lignocellulosic composition and plant c ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.10.011

18. Cryogelation of alginate improved the freeze-thaw stability of oil-in-water emulsions

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Zhao, Ying; Chen, Zhigang;     Show all 3 Authors
Source:
Carbohydrate polymers 2018 v.198 pp. 26-33
ISSN:
0144-8617
Subject:
alginates; biopolymers; creaming; cryogelation; emulsions; esters; freeze-thaw cycles; pH; polysorbates; rheological properties; sugars
Abstract:
... Cryogelation of polysaccharide was hypothesized as a novel way to improve the freeze-thaw (FT) stability of emulsion. This hypothesis was tested using a cryogelling polysaccharide – alginate. In the absence of alginate, emulsions stabilized with Tween 20 and sugar esters were not stable against FT treatment. In the presence of alginate, improved stability of emulsions, i.e. less oiling-off was obs ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.013

19. A hand-held, power-free microfluidic device for monodisperse droplet generation

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Chen, I-Jane; Hu, Shuhuan;     Show all 3 Authors
Source:
MethodsX 2018 v.5 pp. 984-990
ISSN:
2215-0161
Subject:
droplet size; droplets; genome; liquids; organ-on-a-chip; polymerase chain reaction
Abstract:
... Here we develop a microfluidic device to generate monodispersion sub-nanoliter size droplets. Our system reaches steady state within 3 s after the flow starts and generates 100,000 droplets in 28 s with high size consistency (CV < 8%). This low cost device is composed with a microfluidic chip, 2 tubings, a collection vial, a syringe and a station; and is in the size of an iPad Mini (4” × 6” × 3/4” ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.mex.2018.08.008

20. Rheological and physical properties of O/W protein emulsions stabilized by isoelectric solubilization/precipitation isolated protein: The underlying effects of varying protein concentrations

Author:
Wu, Tao,   et al.   ; Zhao, Xue; Xing, Tong; Xu, Xing-lian; Zhou, Guanghong;     Show all 5 Authors
Source:
Food hydrocolloids 2019 v.95 pp. 580-589
ISSN:
0268-005X
Subject:
droplets; emulsifying properties; emulsions; gelation; gelling properties; gels; hydrocolloids; meat products; meat protein; models; muscle protein; pale soft exudative meat; solubilization; soybean oil; temperature; viscosity
Abstract:
... To better understand the potential of using isoelectric solubilization/precipitation (ISP)-isolated protein on emulsion-type meat products, the influences of protein concentration on the physical and rheological properties of protein emulsions were investigated. An oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion containing 20% soybean oil was stabilized by pale, soft and exudative (PSE)-like muscle protein (CON) and ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.03.040