[Objective] The aim was to study the properties of novel ＂light fertilizer＂, photo-conversion film, in order to evaluate its effect on the environmental factors and morphogenetic process of crops in the high tunnel....[Objective] The aim was to study the properties of novel ＂light fertilizer＂, photo-conversion film, in order to evaluate its effect on the environmental factors and morphogenetic process of crops in the high tunnel. [Method] Photo-conversion film and Iongevous anti-dropping film were compared in terms of light, air and soil temperature utilizing the Facilities of leafy agriculture high tunnel intelligent monitoring system. Verifying the results by farmland experiment. [Result] Photo- conversion film indeed improved the light quality of high tunnel compared with the Iongevous anti- dripping film. The air and soil temperature was raised several degrees. Results of farmland experiment show that the average value of brassica chinensis fresh weight increased 19.15% compared to the control. [Conclusion] Photo-conversion film promotes more crop growth than Iongevous anti-dropping film due to improvement of light quality, air and soil temperature.展开更多
The role of reduced graphene oxide（rGO） in the enhancement of photo-conversion efficiency of ZnO films for photoelectrochemical（PEC） water-splitting applications was analyzed. ZnO and rGO-hybridized ZnO（rGO/ZnO）...The role of reduced graphene oxide（rGO） in the enhancement of photo-conversion efficiency of ZnO films for photoelectrochemical（PEC） water-splitting applications was analyzed. ZnO and rGO-hybridized ZnO（rGO/ZnO） films were prepared via a two-step electrochemical deposition method followed by annealing at 300 °C under argon gas flow. The physical, optical and electrochemical properties of the films were characterized to identify the effect of rGO-hybridization on the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency（ABPE） of ZnO. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction indicated the formation of verticallyaligned, wurtzite-phase ZnO nanorods. Diffuse-reflectance UV–visible spectroscopy indicated that rGO-hybridization was able to increase the light absorption range of the rGO/ZnO film. UPS analysis showed that hybridization with rGO increased the band gap of ZnO（3.56 eV） to 3.63 eV for rGO/ZnO sample,which may be attributed to the Burstein–Moss effect. Photoluminescence（PL） spectra disclosed that rGOhybridization suppressed electron-hole recombination due to crystal defects. Linear sweep voltammetry of the prepared thin films showed photocurrent density of 1.0 and 1.8 m A/cm;for ZnO and rGO/ZnO at+0.7 V, which corresponded to an ABPE of 0.55% and 0.95%, respectively. Thus, this report highlighted the multi-faceted role of rGO-hybridization in the enhancement of ZnO photo-conversion efficiency.展开更多
Agaricus bisporus mushrooms contain high levels of ergosterol(3–8 mg/g dw),which can be converted into vitamin D2(VD2)under ultraviolet irradiation(UV).However,the photoconversion of ergosterol can also lead to the p...Agaricus bisporus mushrooms contain high levels of ergosterol(3–8 mg/g dw),which can be converted into vitamin D2(VD2)under ultraviolet irradiation(UV).However,the photoconversion of ergosterol can also lead to the production of inactive photoisomers decreasing the production yield of VD2.This study assesses the impact of UV irradiation conditions on the conversion of ergosterol into vitamin D2.The effects of various parameters were tested including the mushroom form(powder,extract,suspension),irradiation time(0–240 min),temperature(20–40°C),intensity(0.16–0.48 mW/cm2),and agitation during UV-C irradiation.The mushroom extract was the most suitable mushroom form for VD2 production.Beyond VD2,other photoisomers(tachysterol and lumisterol),were detected through HPLC-APCI-MS and their levels increased with deep and prolonged irradiation.The highest VD2 levels(0.95–1.03 mg/g dw)were obtained by irradiating mushroom extracts with an intensity of 0.31 mW/cm2 for 10 min.These results highlight the potential of mushrooms for VD2 production through UV-C irradiation,which is accompanied by the formation of biologically-active photo-isomers.展开更多
TiO 2 films with nano-porous structures were obtained by adding the poly-ethylene glycol(PEG) in the TiO 2 colloid. Then the as-prepared films were sensitized by the trithiophene carboxylic diacid(TTDA), pentathiophen...TiO 2 films with nano-porous structures were obtained by adding the poly-ethylene glycol(PEG) in the TiO 2 colloid. Then the as-prepared films were sensitized by the trithiophene carboxylic diacid(TTDA), pentathiophene carboxylic diacid(PTDA), N3[Ru(Ⅱ)L 2(SCN) 2, L=2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate] dye and the mixture of PTDA and N3 dye, respectively. After fabricating the films into devices, the I-V curves were determined and their photovoltaic properties were studied. The results show that the porous TiO 2 films can be sensitized by both TTDA and PTDA effectively, while the film sensitized by the mixture of PTDA and N3 dye has a maximum photo-electric conversion efficiency.展开更多
基金Supported by Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Self-Innovation Funds(CX(13)3032)Nanjing Leading Science and Technology Innovative Talents and Entrepreneurs(2012-NJ-321)+4 种基金Jiangsu"Six Businesses Talents Peak"Program(2012NY-031)Nanjing Innovation Fund for Technology Based Firms(2013/074)New & High Technology Industry Development Project of Institutions of Higher Education in Jiangsu Province(JHB05-21)Technology Supporting Program of Jiangsu Province-Agriculture(SBE2014327)A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to study the properties of novel ＂light fertilizer＂, photo-conversion film, in order to evaluate its effect on the environmental factors and morphogenetic process of crops in the high tunnel. [Method] Photo-conversion film and Iongevous anti-dropping film were compared in terms of light, air and soil temperature utilizing the Facilities of leafy agriculture high tunnel intelligent monitoring system. Verifying the results by farmland experiment. [Result] Photo- conversion film indeed improved the light quality of high tunnel compared with the Iongevous anti- dripping film. The air and soil temperature was raised several degrees. Results of farmland experiment show that the average value of brassica chinensis fresh weight increased 19.15% compared to the control. [Conclusion] Photo-conversion film promotes more crop growth than Iongevous anti-dropping film due to improvement of light quality, air and soil temperature.
基金University of Malaya for their financial support through the High Impact Research (HIR) grant no.H-21001-F0032Nanocat Laboratory for analytical testing
文摘The role of reduced graphene oxide（rGO） in the enhancement of photo-conversion efficiency of ZnO films for photoelectrochemical（PEC） water-splitting applications was analyzed. ZnO and rGO-hybridized ZnO（rGO/ZnO） films were prepared via a two-step electrochemical deposition method followed by annealing at 300 °C under argon gas flow. The physical, optical and electrochemical properties of the films were characterized to identify the effect of rGO-hybridization on the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency（ABPE） of ZnO. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction indicated the formation of verticallyaligned, wurtzite-phase ZnO nanorods. Diffuse-reflectance UV–visible spectroscopy indicated that rGO-hybridization was able to increase the light absorption range of the rGO/ZnO film. UPS analysis showed that hybridization with rGO increased the band gap of ZnO（3.56 eV） to 3.63 eV for rGO/ZnO sample,which may be attributed to the Burstein–Moss effect. Photoluminescence（PL） spectra disclosed that rGOhybridization suppressed electron-hole recombination due to crystal defects. Linear sweep voltammetry of the prepared thin films showed photocurrent density of 1.0 and 1.8 m A/cm;for ZnO and rGO/ZnO at+0.7 V, which corresponded to an ABPE of 0.55% and 0.95%, respectively. Thus, this report highlighted the multi-faceted role of rGO-hybridization in the enhancement of ZnO photo-conversion efficiency.
基金grateful to the Marche Region(Italy)for the financial support for this research project(Project:FPI400060 Assegno COVID19 RM)to Lavermicocca Funghi Spa(Macerata,Italy)for providing mushrooms.
文摘Agaricus bisporus mushrooms contain high levels of ergosterol(3–8 mg/g dw),which can be converted into vitamin D2(VD2)under ultraviolet irradiation(UV).However,the photoconversion of ergosterol can also lead to the production of inactive photoisomers decreasing the production yield of VD2.This study assesses the impact of UV irradiation conditions on the conversion of ergosterol into vitamin D2.The effects of various parameters were tested including the mushroom form(powder,extract,suspension),irradiation time(0–240 min),temperature(20–40°C),intensity(0.16–0.48 mW/cm2),and agitation during UV-C irradiation.The mushroom extract was the most suitable mushroom form for VD2 production.Beyond VD2,other photoisomers(tachysterol and lumisterol),were detected through HPLC-APCI-MS and their levels increased with deep and prolonged irradiation.The highest VD2 levels(0.95–1.03 mg/g dw)were obtained by irradiating mushroom extracts with an intensity of 0.31 mW/cm2 for 10 min.These results highlight the potential of mushrooms for VD2 production through UV-C irradiation,which is accompanied by the formation of biologically-active photo-isomers.
文摘TiO 2 films with nano-porous structures were obtained by adding the poly-ethylene glycol(PEG) in the TiO 2 colloid. Then the as-prepared films were sensitized by the trithiophene carboxylic diacid(TTDA), pentathiophene carboxylic diacid(PTDA), N3[Ru(Ⅱ)L 2(SCN) 2, L=2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylate] dye and the mixture of PTDA and N3 dye, respectively. After fabricating the films into devices, the I-V curves were determined and their photovoltaic properties were studied. The results show that the porous TiO 2 films can be sensitized by both TTDA and PTDA effectively, while the film sensitized by the mixture of PTDA and N3 dye has a maximum photo-electric conversion efficiency.
