Jimei University

About: Jimei University is a education organization based out in Amoy, China. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Population. The organization has 4645 authors who have published 4293 publications receiving 42239 citations. The organization is also known as: Jíměi Dàxué.

An optoelectronic synaptic transistor with efficient dual modulation by light illumination

Abstract: Inspired by biological neuromorphic systems, which can simultaneously perceive, remember, and process enormous information through parallel, energy-efficient processes, artificial synaptic transistors have shown great potential in paving a way to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck for neuromorphic computing. Artificial synapses capable of effectively emulating both the excitatory postsynaptic current (EPSC) and inhibitory postsynaptic current (IPSC) responses, and particularly reconfiguration, are crucial for building neuromorphic systems with desirable versatility. However, it is still challenging to realize emblematical neurobehavior in unipolar transistors owing to the unbalanced carrier concentration. Therefore, for the first time, a facile light-adjustable organic photoelectric synaptic transistor based on bulk heterojunction blends is developed. In addition, typical synaptic properties including the excitatory/inhibition postsynaptic current, paired pulse facilitation/inhibition, frequency-dependent characteristics, the transformation from short-term to long-term plasticity are successfully simulated and modulated by light illumination. Moreover, the mechanism of light illumination on the neuroplasticity of our synaptic device is discussed. Notably, the recognition accuracy of our synaptic device can be efficaciously modulated by the light intensity and achieves 86% accuracy with appropriate light exposure conditions. The artificial synaptic devices based on bulk heterojunction open up a whole new path for the urgent need of neuromorphic computation, in which light illumination can be utilized for modifying the circuit learning rate.

Transboundary Environmental Footprints of the Urban Food Supply Chain and Mitigation Strategies

Abstract: Food supply has been the central issue of human development for millennia and has become increasingly critical in an urbanizing world. However, the environmental footprints and associated mitigatio...

Cloning, expression, and characterization of a new pH- and heat-stable alginate lyase from Pseudoalteromonas carrageenovora ASY5.

Abstract: Alginate lyase is important in marine alginate degradation, and its enzymatic hydrolysates are excellent antioxidants. Here, we cloned a new alginate lyase, that is, Alg823, from the Gram-negative marine bacterium Pseudoalteromonas carrageenovora ASY5. The optimal temperature and pH of Alg823 were 55°C and pH 8.0, respectively. After 30 min of incubation at 50°C, Alg823 could maintain over 75.0% of the maximum enzyme activity, suggesting its thermostability. The recombinant alginate lyase retained more than 80.0% of the maximum enzyme activity after it was treated at pH 6.0-10.0 and 4°C for 24 hr, indicating its excellent pH stability. Mg2+ , Ca2+ , Na+ , and K+ could promote enzyme activity. Alginate oligosaccharides obtained by degradation with Alg823 displayed an excellent ability to scavenge ABTS, hydroxyl, and DPPH radicals. Alg823 showed potential for novel applications in alginate oligosaccharide production because of its pH tolerance and heat adaptation. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Alginate oligosaccharides produced by alginate degradation possess favorable properties, such as low molecular weight, high stability, and co-dissolution with water. These oligosaccharides also have many biological activities. As such, they have been widely explored. Alginate oligosaccharides are prepared via three methods, namely, physical, chemical, and enzymatic methods. In chemical method, operational processes are difficult to thereby possibly damaging the unique structure of polysaccharides and causing environmental pollution. Although physical methods can overcome some of the shortcomings of chemical methods, their reaction is still difficult to control, and products are complicated. Conversely, enzymatic methods can has advantages of mild conditions, single product, and less pollution. Furthermore, oligosaccharides prepared by enzymatic methods are more biologically active than those prepared by other methods. Thus, finding novel alginate lyase with high activity and stability is important for research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Type I Collagens in Red Stingray (Dasyatis akajei) Skin.

Abstract: Collagen is widely used in the pharmaceutical, tissue engineering, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. In this study, acid-soluble collagen (ASC) and pepsin-soluble collagen (PSC) were extracted from the skin of red stingray, and its physicochemical and functional properties were investigated. The yields of ASC and PSC were 33.95 ± 0.7% and 37.18 ± 0.71% (on a dry weight basis), respectively. ASC and PSC were identified as type I collagen by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis, possessing a complete triple helix structure as determined by UV absorption, Fourier transform infrared, circular dichroism, and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy. Contact angle experiments indicated that PSC was more hydrophobic than ASC. Thermal stability tests revealed that the melting temperature of PSC from red stingray skin was higher than that of PSC from duck skin, and the difference in the melting temperature between these two PSCs was 9.24 °C. Additionally, both ASC and PSC were functionally superior to some other proteins from terrestrial sources, such as scallop gonad protein, whey protein, and goose liver protein. These results suggest that PSC from red stingray skin could be used instead of terrestrial animal collagen in drugs, foods, cosmetics, and biological functional materials, and as scaffolds for bone regeneration.