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Research paper thumbnail of Mma-Elm: A Model-Free Motion Error Compensation Method for Self-Balancing Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Robot

Social Science Research Network, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of A high-voltage symmetric sodium ion battery using sodium vanadium pyrophosphate with superior power density and long lifespan

Journal of Power Sources, 2021

Abstract Sodium ion batteries have been considered as promising alternatives to lithium ion batte... more Abstract Sodium ion batteries have been considered as promising alternatives to lithium ion batteries for large-scale renewable energy and smart grids applications due to their low cost and rich resources. However, critical drawbacks such as low energy density and poor stability are hindering their development and application. In this work, a stable symmetric sodium ion cell using sodium vanadium pyrophosphate Na6·88V2·81(P2O7)4 as the positive and negative electrodes is fabricated. Since the bipolar Na6·88V2·81(P2O7)4 possesses high sodium-ion diffusion ability and stable structure framework, it demonstrates promising rate capability and cycling performance as both the positive and negative electrodes. The symmetric sodium ion cell, with Na6·88V2·81(P2O7)4 as the active material in both the positive and negative electrodes, exhibits a high operating voltage plateau of ≈3.0 V, distinct rate capability (e.g. 45 mAh g−1 at 10 C) and excellent cycling performance (e.g. 71.1% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 2 C). The results of this work represent a step toward the development of symmetric sodium ion batteries with high operating voltage, good rate capability and long lifespan.

Research paper thumbnail of Offset PWM in modular multilevel converters for capacitor voltage reduction under grid imbalances

IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 2017

The negative- and zero-sequence currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under imbalanced... more The negative- and zero-sequence currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under imbalanced ac-grid conditions increase the maximum voltage of the submodule (SM) capacitors, which should be kept below a maximum voltage limit. This paper investigates the impact of offset pulse-width modulation (OPWM) on the capacitor voltage of the MMC under imbalanced ac-grid conditions. It is demonstrated that OPWM increases the maximum operating range of the MMC for a given set of restrictions, as it leads to a reduction of capacitor voltage by utilizing the total number of the SMs in the arms. Simulation results from an 800-MVA MMC-based HVDC transmission system demonstrate the effect of OPWM in the operation of the converters and the efficacy of the method compared to standard modulation methods.

Research paper thumbnail of A zero-sequence voltage injection control scheme for modular multilevel converter under submodule failure

2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2016

In this paper, a modulation strategy based on zero-sequence voltage injection is proposed for mod... more In this paper, a modulation strategy based on zero-sequence voltage injection is proposed for module multilevel converter (MMC). By the proposed method, the remaining capacitor voltages not vary and the line-to-line voltages are balanced. This method is easy to be implemented by adjusting the voltage injection coefficient when SM fault occurs. The coefficient of injected zero-sequence voltage is designed by the number and position of the fault submodules (SMs) and the fault-tolerant capability of this method are also discussed. The effectiveness and advantages of proposed method are confirmed with simulation and experiment.

Research paper thumbnail of GC-IGTG: A Rehabilitation Gait Trajectory Generation Algorithm for Lower Extremity Exoskeleton

2019 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2019

It is important to offer a natural and personalized rehabilitation gait trajectory, especially in... more It is important to offer a natural and personalized rehabilitation gait trajectory, especially in the early stages of walking rehabilitation, for the patients with lower limb disability. Lower extremity exoskeleton has been proven to be efficient to provide highly repeatable and accurate rehabilitation exercise, but most existing exoskeletons’ gait trajectories won’t vary with the users. This paper proposes an algorithm, named as gait cell based individualized gait trajectory generation (GC-IGTG), for the purpose of offering a natural and personalized gait trajectory reference for the lower extremity exoskeleton based on the body parameters of the patients. The GC-IGTG is based on extreme learning machine and AutoEncoder, which makes it achieve fast training speed and suitable for small sample training conditions. The gait cell concept is proposed to improve the efficiency and safety of the algorithm. The experimental results indicate that the generated trajectories with GC-IGTG are almost identical to the original ones.

Research paper thumbnail of TiO2@LiTi2(PO4)3 enabling fast and stable lithium storage for high voltage aqueous lithium-ion batteries

Journal of Power Sources, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of Sn substitution on the structure and oxygen activity of Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 cathode materials for sodium ion batteries

Journal of Power Sources, 2019

� P2/P3 Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.67-x Sn x O 2 cathode materials for SIBs are proposed. � Na 0.67 Ni ... more � P2/P3 Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.67-x Sn x O 2 cathode materials for SIBs are proposed. � Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.66 Sn 0.01 O 2 exhibits high reversible capacities in 1.5-4.5 V. � Ex-situ XAS and XPS are applied to characterize the involved redox reactions. � Oxygen activity in the family of the Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.67 O 2 materials.

Research paper thumbnail of Uniform lithium electrodeposition for stable lithium-metal batteries

Nano Energy, 2019

A lithium-metal composite is proposed, which includes a carbon-nitrogen modified stainless steel ... more A lithium-metal composite is proposed, which includes a carbon-nitrogen modified stainless steel mesh (CNSSM) favoring homogeneous lithium-metal nucleation and growth of fresh and dense lithium deposits when employed as anode for lithium-metal batteries. This novel approach is able to overcome the usual drawbacks linked to the preexisting passivation layer at the surface of lithium. Instead, a favorable interphase with low resistivity is formed with the electrolyte, and the CNSSM modified lithium-metal composite (CNSSM-Li) results in low-voltage hysteresis (�24 mV) and allows stable and dendrite-free lithium electrodeposition. The performance of lithiummetal batteries demonstrates the outstanding capabilities of the novel CNSSM-Li electrode in promoting cell energy density and cycling stability. In addition, advanced X-ray nano-tomography is employed to characterize the composition and morphology changes of this electrode upon plating.

Research paper thumbnail of Capacitor Voltage Reduction in Modular Multilevel Converters Under Grid Voltages Unbalances

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2019

Negative-and zero-sequence internal currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under unbala... more Negative-and zero-sequence internal currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under unbalanced ac-grid conditions can increase the peak voltage of the submodule (SM) capacitors, which should be kept below a maximum voltage limit. This paper investigates the impact of offset pulse-width modulation (OPWM) and zero sequence voltage injection on reducing peak SM capacitor voltages of the MMC during unbalanced ac-grid conditions. It is demonstrated that OPWM extends the operating range of the MMC for a given set of restrictions, as it leads to a reduction of capacitor voltage in every phase by utilizing all the SMs in the arms. Zero sequence voltage injection further reduces the maximum SM capacitor voltage among three phases under certain conditions. Simulation results from an 800-MVA MMC-based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system demonstrate the effect of OPWM in the operation of the converters and the efficacy of the method compared to standard modulation methods.

Research paper thumbnail of A novel inspection robot for nuclear station steam generator secondary side with self-localization

Robotics and biomimetics, 2017

Nuclear energy is one of the most important clean energy on earth presently. The steam generator ... more Nuclear energy is one of the most important clean energy on earth presently. The steam generator secondary side is the key device of nuclear power station. As an important branch of special robot, nuclear robot is the most convenient and effective mean to inspect the steam generator. This paper describes one robot system which could help users inspecting tubes and locating the robot inside the steam generator. The main part of this system is a climbing robot which can move inside the steam generator carrying a PT or telescopic arm. Four cameras are installed on the robot and PT to send real-time videos back for analysis. Experiments show that this system works stably and the localization is accuracy and effective.

Research paper thumbnail of Concordance in Cervical HPV Detection between Hybrid Capture 2 and HPV GenoArray Tests

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2014

HPV type-specific detection may promote cervical screening program and vaccination development wo... more HPV type-specific detection may promote cervical screening program and vaccination development worldwide. We conduct a study comparing HPV Hybrid capture II (HC II) Test and Hybribio GenoArray test, a newly developed HPV type-specific assay, in patients with cervical epithelial neoplasm. Results showed a good concordance in cervical HPV detection between two tests (kappa value 0.80, p<0.05, McNemar test). Our study may promote utilization of type-specific HPV detection that is helpful for cervical cancer screening and vaccination.

Research paper thumbnail of Mir-26a-IL-6-IL-17 Axis Regulates the Development of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Murine Model

Clinical and experimental immunology, Jan 5, 2016

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hepatic presentation of obesity and metabolic synd... more Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hepatic presentation of obesity and metabolic syndrome. MicroRNA 26a (Mir-26a) has been reported to play functions in cellular differentiation, cell growth, cell apoptosis and metastasis. Recent paper indicated that Mir-26a regulated insulin sensitivity and metabolism of glucose and lipids. However, the role of Mir-26a in the NAFLD still need to be further investigated. In our current study, Vectors encoding pre-Mir-26a (LV-26a) and an empty lentiviral vector (LV-Con) delivered approximately 2 × 10(7) transforming units of recombinant lentivirus were injected to mice through the tail vein. LV-26a-infected mice were protected from glucose dysmetabolism and showed markedly decreased total liver weight, hepatic triglyceride deposition and serum ALT concentration when compared with LV-Con-treated mice. LV-26a-treated mice also exhibited decreased infiltration of immune cells in the liver-something attributed to reduce infiltration of TCRγδ(...

Research paper thumbnail of A way of nuclear station inspection robot location

2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, 2015

Nuclear safety is an important strategic demand in China. Steam generator is one of the key equip... more Nuclear safety is an important strategic demand in China. Steam generator is one of the key equipment in nuclear station, therefore its daily detection is very important. Robot is the most effective mean of detecting steam generator, and the location in the steam generator will greatly improves the detection efficiency of the robot in the detection process. This paper establishes a coordinate system consists of steam generator and detection robot, clarifies the location problem we need to solve. Then we establish odometer location model and image location model with its sensors, then derive and analyze both of the two models. This paper fuses the above two models together through particle filter method, introduces the location method we use and the specific steps are given. In the end of this paper, we design experiments for the robot location, experiments show that the particle filter location for nuclear station steam generator climbing-robot is accuracy and effectively.

Research paper thumbnail of Actions for or Coal Enterprises to Shrink the Carbon Footprint

2011 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2011

Coal is indeed China&#39;s double edged sword-the new economy&#39;s black gold and the fr... more Coal is indeed China&#39;s double edged sword-the new economy&#39;s black gold and the fragile environment&#39;s dark cloud. Because of its impact as a greenhouse gas on climate change, it has become increasingly urgent to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. The article makes an overview of Coal&#39;s role in the climate crisis and suggests new approaches for China coal enterprises to

Research paper thumbnail of The application of triple-play integrated automation network on Xinglong Coal Mine

2010 International Conference on Intelligent Control and Information Processing, 2010

As affected by natural conditions and a variety of complex manual factors, the security issues of... more As affected by natural conditions and a variety of complex manual factors, the security issues of coal production is under high public concern. At present, most coal enterprises have applied information technology to monitor the coal production processes. However, there are still lots of hidden problems can not be identified and resolved in time. To make a good solution, triple-play

Research paper thumbnail of The prognostic value of vascular endothelial growth factor in ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gynecologic oncology, 2013

The prognostic role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in ovarian cancer remains inconc... more The prognostic role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in ovarian cancer remains inconclusive. This meta-analysis aimed to explore the association between VEGF overexpression and survival outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. Studies were identified from PubMed and EMBASE searches performed on January 2nd, 2011. After careful review, survival data were extracted from eligible studies. A meta-analysis was performed to generate combined hazard ratio (HR) for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in serum and tumor tissue studies. Sixteen studies with 1111 patients were analyzed. Elevated serum VEGF was significantly associated with poor PFS [HR 2.46, 95% CI (1.84, 3.29)] and OS [HR 2.21, 95% CI (1.57, 3.13)]. No significant heterogeneity existed in serum studies. Similarly, tissue VEGF overexpression was associated with poor PFS [HR 1.63, 95% CI (1.09, 2.42)] and OS [HR 1.70, 95% CI (1.01, 2.87)]. However, significant heterogeneity was found in tissue stud...

Research paper thumbnail of Ritodrine-induced agranulocytosis in pregnancy

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2014

Introduction Ritodrine is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor with tocolytic eff ects. Widely used since... more Introduction Ritodrine is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor with tocolytic eff ects. Widely used since the 1970s to stop premature labour, it is no longer approved for use in certain countries, including the USA, because of severe side-eff ects. Nevertheless, it is still used in many regions, including China and the European Union. Here we report the case of a pregnant woman who experienced agranulocytosis during continuous ritodrine therapy to prevent premature labour. We also describe the results of a literature review in which we found relatively few cases. Th erefore, our case may help extend the limited literature on this problem.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of NaCl on leaf H+-ATPase and the relevance to salt tolerance in two contrasting poplar species

Trees, 2010

During a 30-day period of increasing salinity, we examined the effects of NaCl on leaf H ?-ATPase... more During a 30-day period of increasing salinity, we examined the effects of NaCl on leaf H ?-ATPase and salinity tolerance in 1-year-old plants of Populus euphratica Oliv. (salt resistant) and P. popularis 35-44 (P. popularis) (salt sensitive). Electron probe X-ray microanalysis of leaf mesophyll revealed that P. euphratica had a higher ability to retain lower NaCl concentrations in the cytoplasm, as compared to P. popularis. The sustained activity of H ? pumps (by cytochemical staining) in salinised P. euphratica suggests a role in energising salt transport through the plasma membrane (PM) and tonoplast. Saltinduced alterations of leaf respiration, ATP content and expression of PM H ?-ATPase were compared between the two species. Results show that P. euphratica retained a constant respiratory rate, ATP production and protein abundance of PM H ?-ATPase (by Western blotting) in salt-stressed plants. P. euphratica was able to maintain a comparatively high capacity of ATP hydrolysis and H ? pumping during prolonged salt exposure. By contrast, the activity and expression of PM H ?-ATPase were markedly decreased in P. popularis leaves in response to salt stress. Furthermore, NaCl-stressed P. popularis plants showed a marked decline of respiration (70%) and ATP production (66%) on day 30. We conclude that the inability of P. popularis to transport salt to the apoplast and vacuole was partly due to the decreased activity of H ? pumps. As a consequence, cytosolic ion concentrations were observed to be comparatively high for an extended period of time, so that cell metabolism, in particular respiration, was disrupted in P. popularis leaves.

Research paper thumbnail of Association of Inhibitor of Differentiation 1 Expression With Human Papillomaviruses Infections in Cervical Carcinoma

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2011

Our recent study has shown that inhibitor of differentiation 1 (Id-1) is overexpressed in cervica... more Our recent study has shown that inhibitor of differentiation 1 (Id-1) is overexpressed in cervical carcinoma. However, the relationship between Id-1 expression and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has not been elucidated. In this study, we investigate the association of Id-1 protein expression and HPV infection in cervical carcinoma tissues. A total of 56 paraffin-embedded and 12 fresh cervical carcinoma tissues were collected for Id-1 and HPV detection. The Id-1 protein was detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot in paraffin-embedded and fresh carcinoma tissues. Human papillomavirus DNA was detected and genotyped by using an oligonucleotide microarray and polymerase chain reaction. The overall HPV prevalence was 82.1%, whereas that of HPV type 16 (HPV-16) was 62.5% in cervical carcinoma. The HPV-positive samples showed higher Id-1 expression levels than the HPV-negative ones (Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel χ test [χCMH] = 4.39, P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05). The HPV-16-infected samples had higher Id-1 expression levels than the samples with infection of other single HPV genotypes (χCMH = 6.42, P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.02). The results of Western blot were correlated to the immunohistochemistry results, showing a higher Id-1 expression level in HPV-infected especially HPV-16-infected carcinoma tissues. Inhibitor of differentiation 1 expression is correlated to HPV infection in cervical carcinoma, suggesting that Id-1 plays a role in HPV-related cervical carcinogenesis.

Research paper thumbnail of Correlation of inhibitor of differentiation 1 expression to tumor progression, poor differentiation and aggressive behaviors in cervical carcinoma

Gynecologic Oncology, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Mma-Elm: A Model-Free Motion Error Compensation Method for Self-Balancing Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Robot

Social Science Research Network, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of A high-voltage symmetric sodium ion battery using sodium vanadium pyrophosphate with superior power density and long lifespan

Journal of Power Sources, 2021

Abstract Sodium ion batteries have been considered as promising alternatives to lithium ion batte... more Abstract Sodium ion batteries have been considered as promising alternatives to lithium ion batteries for large-scale renewable energy and smart grids applications due to their low cost and rich resources. However, critical drawbacks such as low energy density and poor stability are hindering their development and application. In this work, a stable symmetric sodium ion cell using sodium vanadium pyrophosphate Na6·88V2·81(P2O7)4 as the positive and negative electrodes is fabricated. Since the bipolar Na6·88V2·81(P2O7)4 possesses high sodium-ion diffusion ability and stable structure framework, it demonstrates promising rate capability and cycling performance as both the positive and negative electrodes. The symmetric sodium ion cell, with Na6·88V2·81(P2O7)4 as the active material in both the positive and negative electrodes, exhibits a high operating voltage plateau of ≈3.0 V, distinct rate capability (e.g. 45 mAh g−1 at 10 C) and excellent cycling performance (e.g. 71.1% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 2 C). The results of this work represent a step toward the development of symmetric sodium ion batteries with high operating voltage, good rate capability and long lifespan.

Research paper thumbnail of Offset PWM in modular multilevel converters for capacitor voltage reduction under grid imbalances

IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 2017

The negative- and zero-sequence currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under imbalanced... more The negative- and zero-sequence currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under imbalanced ac-grid conditions increase the maximum voltage of the submodule (SM) capacitors, which should be kept below a maximum voltage limit. This paper investigates the impact of offset pulse-width modulation (OPWM) on the capacitor voltage of the MMC under imbalanced ac-grid conditions. It is demonstrated that OPWM increases the maximum operating range of the MMC for a given set of restrictions, as it leads to a reduction of capacitor voltage by utilizing the total number of the SMs in the arms. Simulation results from an 800-MVA MMC-based HVDC transmission system demonstrate the effect of OPWM in the operation of the converters and the efficacy of the method compared to standard modulation methods.

Research paper thumbnail of A zero-sequence voltage injection control scheme for modular multilevel converter under submodule failure

2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2016

In this paper, a modulation strategy based on zero-sequence voltage injection is proposed for mod... more In this paper, a modulation strategy based on zero-sequence voltage injection is proposed for module multilevel converter (MMC). By the proposed method, the remaining capacitor voltages not vary and the line-to-line voltages are balanced. This method is easy to be implemented by adjusting the voltage injection coefficient when SM fault occurs. The coefficient of injected zero-sequence voltage is designed by the number and position of the fault submodules (SMs) and the fault-tolerant capability of this method are also discussed. The effectiveness and advantages of proposed method are confirmed with simulation and experiment.

Research paper thumbnail of GC-IGTG: A Rehabilitation Gait Trajectory Generation Algorithm for Lower Extremity Exoskeleton

2019 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2019

It is important to offer a natural and personalized rehabilitation gait trajectory, especially in... more It is important to offer a natural and personalized rehabilitation gait trajectory, especially in the early stages of walking rehabilitation, for the patients with lower limb disability. Lower extremity exoskeleton has been proven to be efficient to provide highly repeatable and accurate rehabilitation exercise, but most existing exoskeletons’ gait trajectories won’t vary with the users. This paper proposes an algorithm, named as gait cell based individualized gait trajectory generation (GC-IGTG), for the purpose of offering a natural and personalized gait trajectory reference for the lower extremity exoskeleton based on the body parameters of the patients. The GC-IGTG is based on extreme learning machine and AutoEncoder, which makes it achieve fast training speed and suitable for small sample training conditions. The gait cell concept is proposed to improve the efficiency and safety of the algorithm. The experimental results indicate that the generated trajectories with GC-IGTG are almost identical to the original ones.

Research paper thumbnail of TiO2@LiTi2(PO4)3 enabling fast and stable lithium storage for high voltage aqueous lithium-ion batteries

Journal of Power Sources, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of Sn substitution on the structure and oxygen activity of Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 cathode materials for sodium ion batteries

Journal of Power Sources, 2019

� P2/P3 Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.67-x Sn x O 2 cathode materials for SIBs are proposed. � Na 0.67 Ni ... more � P2/P3 Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.67-x Sn x O 2 cathode materials for SIBs are proposed. � Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.66 Sn 0.01 O 2 exhibits high reversible capacities in 1.5-4.5 V. � Ex-situ XAS and XPS are applied to characterize the involved redox reactions. � Oxygen activity in the family of the Na 0.67 Ni 0.33 Mn 0.67 O 2 materials.

Research paper thumbnail of Uniform lithium electrodeposition for stable lithium-metal batteries

Nano Energy, 2019

A lithium-metal composite is proposed, which includes a carbon-nitrogen modified stainless steel ... more A lithium-metal composite is proposed, which includes a carbon-nitrogen modified stainless steel mesh (CNSSM) favoring homogeneous lithium-metal nucleation and growth of fresh and dense lithium deposits when employed as anode for lithium-metal batteries. This novel approach is able to overcome the usual drawbacks linked to the preexisting passivation layer at the surface of lithium. Instead, a favorable interphase with low resistivity is formed with the electrolyte, and the CNSSM modified lithium-metal composite (CNSSM-Li) results in low-voltage hysteresis (�24 mV) and allows stable and dendrite-free lithium electrodeposition. The performance of lithiummetal batteries demonstrates the outstanding capabilities of the novel CNSSM-Li electrode in promoting cell energy density and cycling stability. In addition, advanced X-ray nano-tomography is employed to characterize the composition and morphology changes of this electrode upon plating.

Research paper thumbnail of Capacitor Voltage Reduction in Modular Multilevel Converters Under Grid Voltages Unbalances

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2019

Negative-and zero-sequence internal currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under unbala... more Negative-and zero-sequence internal currents of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) under unbalanced ac-grid conditions can increase the peak voltage of the submodule (SM) capacitors, which should be kept below a maximum voltage limit. This paper investigates the impact of offset pulse-width modulation (OPWM) and zero sequence voltage injection on reducing peak SM capacitor voltages of the MMC during unbalanced ac-grid conditions. It is demonstrated that OPWM extends the operating range of the MMC for a given set of restrictions, as it leads to a reduction of capacitor voltage in every phase by utilizing all the SMs in the arms. Zero sequence voltage injection further reduces the maximum SM capacitor voltage among three phases under certain conditions. Simulation results from an 800-MVA MMC-based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system demonstrate the effect of OPWM in the operation of the converters and the efficacy of the method compared to standard modulation methods.

Research paper thumbnail of A novel inspection robot for nuclear station steam generator secondary side with self-localization

Robotics and biomimetics, 2017

Nuclear energy is one of the most important clean energy on earth presently. The steam generator ... more Nuclear energy is one of the most important clean energy on earth presently. The steam generator secondary side is the key device of nuclear power station. As an important branch of special robot, nuclear robot is the most convenient and effective mean to inspect the steam generator. This paper describes one robot system which could help users inspecting tubes and locating the robot inside the steam generator. The main part of this system is a climbing robot which can move inside the steam generator carrying a PT or telescopic arm. Four cameras are installed on the robot and PT to send real-time videos back for analysis. Experiments show that this system works stably and the localization is accuracy and effective.

Research paper thumbnail of Concordance in Cervical HPV Detection between Hybrid Capture 2 and HPV GenoArray Tests

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2014

HPV type-specific detection may promote cervical screening program and vaccination development wo... more HPV type-specific detection may promote cervical screening program and vaccination development worldwide. We conduct a study comparing HPV Hybrid capture II (HC II) Test and Hybribio GenoArray test, a newly developed HPV type-specific assay, in patients with cervical epithelial neoplasm. Results showed a good concordance in cervical HPV detection between two tests (kappa value 0.80, p<0.05, McNemar test). Our study may promote utilization of type-specific HPV detection that is helpful for cervical cancer screening and vaccination.

Research paper thumbnail of Mir-26a-IL-6-IL-17 Axis Regulates the Development of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Murine Model

Clinical and experimental immunology, Jan 5, 2016

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hepatic presentation of obesity and metabolic synd... more Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hepatic presentation of obesity and metabolic syndrome. MicroRNA 26a (Mir-26a) has been reported to play functions in cellular differentiation, cell growth, cell apoptosis and metastasis. Recent paper indicated that Mir-26a regulated insulin sensitivity and metabolism of glucose and lipids. However, the role of Mir-26a in the NAFLD still need to be further investigated. In our current study, Vectors encoding pre-Mir-26a (LV-26a) and an empty lentiviral vector (LV-Con) delivered approximately 2 × 10(7) transforming units of recombinant lentivirus were injected to mice through the tail vein. LV-26a-infected mice were protected from glucose dysmetabolism and showed markedly decreased total liver weight, hepatic triglyceride deposition and serum ALT concentration when compared with LV-Con-treated mice. LV-26a-treated mice also exhibited decreased infiltration of immune cells in the liver-something attributed to reduce infiltration of TCRγδ(...

Research paper thumbnail of A way of nuclear station inspection robot location

2015 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation, 2015

Nuclear safety is an important strategic demand in China. Steam generator is one of the key equip... more Nuclear safety is an important strategic demand in China. Steam generator is one of the key equipment in nuclear station, therefore its daily detection is very important. Robot is the most effective mean of detecting steam generator, and the location in the steam generator will greatly improves the detection efficiency of the robot in the detection process. This paper establishes a coordinate system consists of steam generator and detection robot, clarifies the location problem we need to solve. Then we establish odometer location model and image location model with its sensors, then derive and analyze both of the two models. This paper fuses the above two models together through particle filter method, introduces the location method we use and the specific steps are given. In the end of this paper, we design experiments for the robot location, experiments show that the particle filter location for nuclear station steam generator climbing-robot is accuracy and effectively.

Research paper thumbnail of Actions for or Coal Enterprises to Shrink the Carbon Footprint

2011 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, 2011

Coal is indeed China&#39;s double edged sword-the new economy&#39;s black gold and the fr... more Coal is indeed China&#39;s double edged sword-the new economy&#39;s black gold and the fragile environment&#39;s dark cloud. Because of its impact as a greenhouse gas on climate change, it has become increasingly urgent to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. The article makes an overview of Coal&#39;s role in the climate crisis and suggests new approaches for China coal enterprises to

Research paper thumbnail of The application of triple-play integrated automation network on Xinglong Coal Mine

2010 International Conference on Intelligent Control and Information Processing, 2010

As affected by natural conditions and a variety of complex manual factors, the security issues of... more As affected by natural conditions and a variety of complex manual factors, the security issues of coal production is under high public concern. At present, most coal enterprises have applied information technology to monitor the coal production processes. However, there are still lots of hidden problems can not be identified and resolved in time. To make a good solution, triple-play

Research paper thumbnail of The prognostic value of vascular endothelial growth factor in ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gynecologic oncology, 2013

The prognostic role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in ovarian cancer remains inconc... more The prognostic role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in ovarian cancer remains inconclusive. This meta-analysis aimed to explore the association between VEGF overexpression and survival outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. Studies were identified from PubMed and EMBASE searches performed on January 2nd, 2011. After careful review, survival data were extracted from eligible studies. A meta-analysis was performed to generate combined hazard ratio (HR) for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in serum and tumor tissue studies. Sixteen studies with 1111 patients were analyzed. Elevated serum VEGF was significantly associated with poor PFS [HR 2.46, 95% CI (1.84, 3.29)] and OS [HR 2.21, 95% CI (1.57, 3.13)]. No significant heterogeneity existed in serum studies. Similarly, tissue VEGF overexpression was associated with poor PFS [HR 1.63, 95% CI (1.09, 2.42)] and OS [HR 1.70, 95% CI (1.01, 2.87)]. However, significant heterogeneity was found in tissue stud...

Research paper thumbnail of Ritodrine-induced agranulocytosis in pregnancy

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2014

Introduction Ritodrine is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor with tocolytic eff ects. Widely used since... more Introduction Ritodrine is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor with tocolytic eff ects. Widely used since the 1970s to stop premature labour, it is no longer approved for use in certain countries, including the USA, because of severe side-eff ects. Nevertheless, it is still used in many regions, including China and the European Union. Here we report the case of a pregnant woman who experienced agranulocytosis during continuous ritodrine therapy to prevent premature labour. We also describe the results of a literature review in which we found relatively few cases. Th erefore, our case may help extend the limited literature on this problem.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of NaCl on leaf H+-ATPase and the relevance to salt tolerance in two contrasting poplar species

Trees, 2010

During a 30-day period of increasing salinity, we examined the effects of NaCl on leaf H ?-ATPase... more During a 30-day period of increasing salinity, we examined the effects of NaCl on leaf H ?-ATPase and salinity tolerance in 1-year-old plants of Populus euphratica Oliv. (salt resistant) and P. popularis 35-44 (P. popularis) (salt sensitive). Electron probe X-ray microanalysis of leaf mesophyll revealed that P. euphratica had a higher ability to retain lower NaCl concentrations in the cytoplasm, as compared to P. popularis. The sustained activity of H ? pumps (by cytochemical staining) in salinised P. euphratica suggests a role in energising salt transport through the plasma membrane (PM) and tonoplast. Saltinduced alterations of leaf respiration, ATP content and expression of PM H ?-ATPase were compared between the two species. Results show that P. euphratica retained a constant respiratory rate, ATP production and protein abundance of PM H ?-ATPase (by Western blotting) in salt-stressed plants. P. euphratica was able to maintain a comparatively high capacity of ATP hydrolysis and H ? pumping during prolonged salt exposure. By contrast, the activity and expression of PM H ?-ATPase were markedly decreased in P. popularis leaves in response to salt stress. Furthermore, NaCl-stressed P. popularis plants showed a marked decline of respiration (70%) and ATP production (66%) on day 30. We conclude that the inability of P. popularis to transport salt to the apoplast and vacuole was partly due to the decreased activity of H ? pumps. As a consequence, cytosolic ion concentrations were observed to be comparatively high for an extended period of time, so that cell metabolism, in particular respiration, was disrupted in P. popularis leaves.

Research paper thumbnail of Association of Inhibitor of Differentiation 1 Expression With Human Papillomaviruses Infections in Cervical Carcinoma

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2011

Our recent study has shown that inhibitor of differentiation 1 (Id-1) is overexpressed in cervica... more Our recent study has shown that inhibitor of differentiation 1 (Id-1) is overexpressed in cervical carcinoma. However, the relationship between Id-1 expression and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has not been elucidated. In this study, we investigate the association of Id-1 protein expression and HPV infection in cervical carcinoma tissues. A total of 56 paraffin-embedded and 12 fresh cervical carcinoma tissues were collected for Id-1 and HPV detection. The Id-1 protein was detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot in paraffin-embedded and fresh carcinoma tissues. Human papillomavirus DNA was detected and genotyped by using an oligonucleotide microarray and polymerase chain reaction. The overall HPV prevalence was 82.1%, whereas that of HPV type 16 (HPV-16) was 62.5% in cervical carcinoma. The HPV-positive samples showed higher Id-1 expression levels than the HPV-negative ones (Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel χ test [χCMH] = 4.39, P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05). The HPV-16-infected samples had higher Id-1 expression levels than the samples with infection of other single HPV genotypes (χCMH = 6.42, P &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.02). The results of Western blot were correlated to the immunohistochemistry results, showing a higher Id-1 expression level in HPV-infected especially HPV-16-infected carcinoma tissues. Inhibitor of differentiation 1 expression is correlated to HPV infection in cervical carcinoma, suggesting that Id-1 plays a role in HPV-related cervical carcinogenesis.

Research paper thumbnail of Correlation of inhibitor of differentiation 1 expression to tumor progression, poor differentiation and aggressive behaviors in cervical carcinoma

Gynecologic Oncology, 2009