75 Result(s)

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Identification of microRNAs involved in chilling response of maize by high-throughput sequencing

Chilling stress impedes growth, development, and productivity of maize (Zea mays L.). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play critical roles in plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses at the post-transcriptional level. Al...

S. P. Li, H. X. Dong, G. Yang, Y. Wu, S. Z. Su, X. H. Shan, H. K. Liu… in Biologia Plantarum (2016)

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Overexpression of maize chloride channel gene ZmCLC-d in Arabidopsis thaliana improved its stress resistance

In plant cells, anion channels and transporters are essential for key functions. Members of the chloride channel (CLC) family located in intracellular organelles are required for anion accumulation, pH adjustm...

S. Wang, S. Z. Su, Y. Wu, S. P. Li, X. H. Shan, H. K. Liu, S. Wang… in Biologia Plantarum (2015)

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Synthesis and characterization of SrBi₄Ti₄O₁₅ferroelectric filler based composite polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries

Composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) based on poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) (Mol.Wt ∼6×10⁵) complexed with LiN(CF₃SO₂)₂ lithium salt and SrBi₄Ti₄O₁₅ ferroelectric ceramic filler have been prepared as films. ...

D. Shanmukaraj, G.X. Wang, H. K. Liu, R. Murugan in Polymer Bulletin (2008)

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Electrochemical and magnetic characterization of LiFePO₄ and Li_0.95Mg_0.05FePO₄ cathode materials

A series of lithium iron phosphates was synthesized via the sol–gel route. Iron phosphides, which are electronic conductors, were formed when sintered at 850°C. Magnetic susceptibility measurements on the samp...

J. Yao, K. Konstantinov, G. X. Wang, H. K. Liu in Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry (2007)

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Growth and lithium storage properties of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes

High-purity vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were prepared on a quartz substrate by thermal chemical vapour deposition (CVD). The as-prepared carbon nanotubes have an outer diameter of 40–60 nm and a...

G. X. Wang, Jane Yao, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou… in Metals and Materials International (2006)

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Effect of substrate surface modification using Ag nano-dots on the improvement of J _c and microstructures in YBa₂Cu₃O₇ thin films grown on LaAlO₃ (100) by pulsed laser deposition

YBa₂Cu₃O₇ (Y123) thin films were grown by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) on LaAlO₃ (100) substrates whose surfaces were modified by a discontinuously layer of Ag nano-dots. The Y123 films were characterised by ato...

A. H. Li, X. L. Wang, H. K. Liu, M. Ionescu, S. X. Dou… in Journal of Electroceramics (2006)

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Enhanced electrochemical properties of nonstoichiometric amorphous Mg₂Ni_1.3 electrodes

Nonstoichiometric amorphous Mg₂Ni_1.3 alloys were synthesized by mechanically milling crystalline Mg₂Ni alloy with Ni powders. In comparison with the stoichiometric material, the nonstoichiometric Mg₂Ni_1.3 phase s...

Z. P. Guo, Z. G. Huang, Z. W. Zhao, X. Menard… in Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (2006)

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A novel cureless pure lead oxide plate for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries

Pure lead oxide has been tested as a starting material for VRLA lead-acid batteries. The influence of the acid- to-oxide ratio and the paste density on the plate formation and battery performance has been inve...

J. Wang, G. X. Wang, Y. Chen, C. Y. Wang, H. K. Liu in Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (2004)

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Electrochemical properties of nanosize Sn-coated graphite anodes in lithium-ion cells

A series of Sn-coated graphite composite materials for lithium-ion batteries were prepared by microencapsulating nanosize Sn particles in graphite. The nanosize Sn particles are homogeneously dispersed in the ...

G.X. Wang, Jane Yao, Jung-Ho Ahn, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou in Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (2004)

Chapter and Conference Paper

Optimization of Bi-2223 Tape Fabrication Procedure With Help Of Magneto-Optical Imaging

A set of Ag-sheathed Bi-2223 (Bi_1.72Pb_0.34Sr_1.85Ca_1.99Cu₃O_x) tapes was produced using the powder in tube technique and two heat treatments separated by a mechanical deformation. For the second heat treatment, a t...

M. Roussel, A. V. Pan, R. Zeng, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou… in Magneto-Optical Imaging (2004)

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Lead-coated glass fibre mesh grids for lead–acid batteries

A lightweight lead-coated glass fibre mesh grid was tested for use in valve-regulated lead–acid (VRLA) batteries. Plates made with these new grids show a higher material utilization over a wide range of discha...

J. Wang, Z.P. Guo, S. Zhong, H.K. Liu, S.X. Dou in Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (2003)

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Critical Current Density Behaviors for Sinter-Forged Bi-2223 Bulks

Bi-2223 bulks were fabricated by a technique, a combination of cold-isostatic-press (CIP) and sinter-forging. Two batches of samples were prepared as presintering was conducted after (Route 1) and before CIP (...

X. K. Fu, P. M. McIntyre, Y. C. Guo, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou in Journal of Superconductivity (2003)

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Upper Critical Field Hc2 on c Axis of Ag/Bi-2223 Polycrystal Tape

The upper critical field H _c2, based on Ginzburg–Landau theory at medial magnetic fields, can be calculated from the relationship of the magnetization intensity M(H) versus magnetic field H if M is linear with ln...

W. M. Chen, F. Wang, S. S. Jiang, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou in Journal of Superconductivity (2001)

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Effect of Various Intermediate Deformation Techniques on Jc and Grain Texture for Ag/Bi-2223 Tapes

Three Ag sheathed Bi-2223 multifilamentary tapes were produced by a processing method that consists of two sintering treatments with an intermediate deformation, involving sandwich rolling (SR), pressing (P), ...

W. M. Chen, D. Q. Shi, Y. C. Guo, X. K. Fu, H. K. Liu… in Journal of Superconductivity (2001)

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Segregation growth of Bi2(Sr,Ca)2CuOy single crystals by using self-fluxes

X. L. Wang, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou in Journal of Materials Science Letters (2001)

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Structure characteristics and lithium ionic conductivity of La(0.57−2x/3)SrxLi0.3TiO3 perovskites

La_{(0.57−2x/3)}Sr _x Li_0.3TiO₃ perovskites were synthesised using a conventional solid-state reaction. Large Sr²⁺ ions partially substituting for La³⁺ ions were found to disturb the...

G. X. Wang, P. Yao, D. H. Bradhurst, S. X. Dou, H. K. Liu in Journal of Materials Science (2000)

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Behavior of Critical Current Density and Grain Misalignment of Hot-Pressed Bi-2223 Bar Current Leads

Bi-2223 bar current leads were fabricated by a combination of cold isostatic pressing (CIP) and hot pressing (HP). The critical currents were measured at 77 K by varying external dc magnetic field (B), which w...

X. K. Fu, Y. C. Guo, H. K. Liu, S. X. Dou in Journal of Superconductivity (2000)

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Orientation Distribution of Grain Planes in Polycrystal Ag/Bi-2223 Tape

For polycrystalline Ag/Bi-2223 tapes, the preferential orientation of grains is a very important issue. The platelike grains in the tapes are generally believed in a high-order alignment. However, microstructu...

W. M. Chen, F. Wang, F. Lin, S. S. Jiang, Y. C. Guo… in Journal of Superconductivity (2000)