JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
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2022
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Yuqin Wei,Yan Chen,Rui Yuan,Zhaoli Xue,Long Zhao
Porphyrin-sensitized semiconductor particles can intensely absorb light in the visible wavelength range. Modification on molecular structure by either tuning the substituent species or elongating the distance between the second chromophore and porphyrin core may reduce interfacial electron-hole recombination and thus improving photocatalytic activity. Two zinc porphyrins are synthesized and doped on TiO 2 for photodegrading an organic pollutant AB1. Electronic structure of the molecules is studied by density functional theory calculations, showing more delocalized electron density on TPA-BiPh-ZnP than Cb-Ph-ZnP . Photo-electrochemical impedance measurements suggest greater electron-hole separation and interfacial charge transport efficiencies of TPA-BiPh-ZnP/TiO 2 than Cb-Ph-ZnP/TiO 2 . Both composites perform promising photodegradation activity of AB1, with superoxide radicals (•O 2− ) and holes (h + ) as the major reactive species at the reaction interfaces. Importantly, TPA-BiPh-ZnP/TiO 2 exhibits faster degradation kinetics than Cb-Ph-ZnP/TiO 2 , reaching a C/C 0 value of 10% within 60 min.
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MOLECULES
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2024
·Vol. 29
·期 10
·2377
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IF 4.2
Zhilei Wang,Zipeng Zhang,Chenyu Wu,Zikuan Wang,Wenjian Liu
The photocatalyst (PC) zinc tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) is highly efficient for photoinduced electron/energy transfer reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (PET-RAFT) polymerization. However, ZnTPP suffers from poor absorbance of orange light by the so-called Q-band of the absorption spectrum (maximum absorption wavelengthλmax= 600 nm, at which molar extinction coefficientεmax=1.0×104L/(mol·cm)), hindering photo-curing applications that entail long light penetration paths. Over the past decade, there has not been any competing candidate in terms of efficiency, despite a myriad of efforts in PC design. By theoretical evaluation, here we rationally introduce a peripheral benzo moiety on each of the pyrrole rings of ZnTPP, giving zinc tetraphenyl tetrabenzoporphyrin (ZnTPTBP). This modification not only enlarges the conjugation length of the system, but also alters thea1uoccupiedπmolecular orbital energy level and breaks the accidental degeneracy between thea1uanda2uorbitals, which is responsible for the low absorption intensity of the Q-band. As a consequence, not only is there a pronounced hyperchromic and bathochromic effect (λmax= 655 nm andεmax=5.2×104L/(mol·cm)) of the Q-band, but the hyperchromic effect is achieved without increasing the intensity of the less useful, low wavelength absorption peaks of the PC. Remarkably, this strong 655 nm absorption takes advantage of deep-red (650–700 nm) light, a major component of solar light exhibiting good atmosphere penetration, exploited by the natural PC chlorophyll a as well. Compared with ZnTPP, ZnTPTBP displayed a 49% increase in PET-RAFT polymerization rate with good control, marking a significant leap in the area of photo-controlled polymerization.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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IF 8.1
Yulin Wang,Weitian Han,Yongbiao Hua,Jixuan Chen,Dongmei Liu,Jiaqiuzi Zhang,Jinting Chen,Libo Nie,Xiuzhen Qiu,Huishi Guo
In the present work, a novel zinc-porphyrin-based microporous organic networks (Zn-MONs) were synthesized via facile solvothermal for the detection of tetracyclines (TCs). Zn-MONs, with their well-designed network structure featuring a significant specific surface area and appropriately sized pores, effectively facilitated the enrichment of TCs, resulting in a notable enhancement in sensitivity. Also, in the presence of TCs, Zn-MONs with TCs induced emission of yellow-green fluorescence located at 522 nm due to aggregation. Under the optimal conditions (excitation wavelength of 370 nm, pH = 7.0 in the HEPES-NaOH buffer solution, 0.2 g·L -1 Zn-MONs, and reaction time of 10 min), the Zn-MONs sensing system exhibited good sensitivity with limits of detection (LOD) of 10.6 and 25.8 nmol·L -1 towards tetracycline (TC) and chlortetracycline (CTC), respectively. Moreover, Zn-MONs demonstrated robust selectivity towards TC and CTC, even in the presence of diverse interfering analytes (e.g., ions, antibiotics and proteins). In addition, the good spiked recoveries for TCs detection (96.35 ∼ 99.85 %/0.47 ∼ 2.48 % for TC and 87.20 ∼ 101.11 %/0.53 ∼ 2.70 % for CTC, respectively) indicated the great potential of Zn-MONs in real-world condition (tap water and lake water). Furthermore, the feasibility of test paper embedded with Zn-MONs for sensing TC was explored. The increase in TCs concentration deepened the yellow-green color of test paper. As such, the constructed test paper can semi-quantitatively detect TC and CTC in water samples. Meanwhile, Zn-MONs had good adsorption capacity for TC through monolayer adsorption with the experimental maximum adsorption capacity of 69.62 mg·g −1 . Zn-MONs had good reusability toward TC at least five adsorption–desorption consecutive cycles. The outcomes collectively showcase the successful fluorescence detection and removal of TCs using Zn-MONs, highlighting the broader potential of MONs in fluorescent sensor applications.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
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2024
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Wen-Yuan Zhang,Gui-Chen Li,Bo Wang,Yan Fan,Xue-Qin Sun,Yi-Xin Yang,Chun-Yan Zhang,Xiao-Xia Feng,Wei-Bing Xu,Jia-Cheng Liu
Porphyrins, as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy, is used to treat various cancers. In this study, three different side-chain variants of thiophene-zinc porphyrins were synthesized (Zn-P1, Zn-P2, and Zn-P3). Among the synthesized compounds, Zn-P1 exhibited the highest activity and demonstrated superior singlet oxygen generation capability according to both density functional theory calculations and singlet oxygen generation experiments. Our cytotoxicity assays revealed that Zn-P1 exhibited remarkable phototoxicity along with a pronounced selectivity for HepG2 cells. This selectivity was confirmed by cell staining experiments, which showed obvious apoptotic processes. Further insight into this anticancer mechanism was provided by cell reactive oxygen species experiments, which explained the induction of cancer cell apoptosis. Light-activated production of reactive oxygen species by photosensitizers initiates the apoptotic cascade in cancer cells. This study highlights the utility of cationic porphyrin photosensitizer complexes in photodynamic therapy and provides new insights for the development of innovative photosensitizers in cancer treatment.
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药理学
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肿瘤学
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 9.4
Zhenyang Song,Yuting Xu,Mengyuan Zhang,Wei Zhu,Xudong Yang,Di Hao,Qing Li
Hypothesis Hexavalent chromium, recognized as one of the most toxic heavy metals, demands the development of advanced materials capable of both adsorption and photocatalysis for effective Cr (VI) removal. Experiments This study successfully synthesized a two-dimensional zinc porphyrin covalent organic framework (ZnPor-COF) via a solvent-based method. Performance evaluations have demonstrated that the ZnPor-COF possesses outstanding capabilities for the adsorptive and/or photocatalytic elimination of Cr (VI). Particularly noteworthy is the observation that when adsorption and photocatalysis are coupled, the ZnPor-COF attains an exceptional 99.7 % removal rate for a Cr (VI) concentration of 30 mg/L within just 60 min, with minimal susceptibility to coexisting ions. After five consecutive cycles, the material sustains a removal efficiency of 90 %, indicative of its robust cyclability. Findings Theoretical calculations, as well as experimental validations, have indicated that the integration of Zn ions into the porphyrin COF not only results in an expanded specific surface area and an increased count of adsorption sites but also significantly improves the COF’s photosensitivity and the capability for charge carrier separation. Furthermore, the core of the synergistic effect between adsorption and photocatalysis lies in the ability of photocatalysis to substantially augment the adsorption process.
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RSC Advances
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2018
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·35429-35436
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IF 2.936
Shumei Tang,Yu Xu,Gehong Su,Jianjun Bao,Aimin Zhang
Stretchable and flexible photoelectric materials are highly desirable for the development of artificial intelligence products. However, it remains a challenge to fabricate a stable, processable, and cost-efficient material with both high photoelectric sensitivity and remarkable deformability. Herein, a new kind of photoelectric sensitive, highly stretchable and environmentally adaptive materials was developed through in situ synthesis and π–π conjugation design. Specifically, a photoelectric elastomer zinc porphyrin SEBS(Zn-PorSEBS) was synthesized by introducing porphyrin to SEBS chain via a one-pot method. Then, graphene/zinc porphyrin SEBS (G/Zn-PorSEBS) composites were obtained by combing the elastomer with graphene sheets through solution blending. Notably, the resultant flexible composites were capable of capturing light changes with illumination on or off, and the maximum photocurrent density reached 0.13 μA cm−2. Moreover, the photoelectric composites exhibited a dramatic elongation (more than 1000%) and an excellent tensile strength about 20 MPa. This proposed strategy represents a general approach to manufacture photoelectric and flexible materials.
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光电化学
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DYES AND PIGMENTS
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2025
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Meng-yan Chai,Thayalan Rajeshkumar,Hui Su,Fu-jie Zhao,Zhi Wang,Wei-ping Yin,Song Jiang,Guo-xing Liu,Li-jie Liu,Xin Zheng,Li-xia Xie,Sheng-qiang Guo,Yu-qiang Xiang,Laurent Maron,Cao-yuan Niu
The poor aqueous solubility of porphyrins and metalloporphyrins has long impeded their applications in biological systems. In this study, we report the synthesis of a novel porphyrin derivative—ZnTSPP—achieved by introducing four sulfonic acid groups onto a single porphyrin molecule. The photophysical properties were comprehensively characterized via UV–Vis absorption and fluorescence emission spectroscopy in deionized water, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), and fetal bovine serum (FBS). ZnTSPP exhibits intense absorption in both the Soret and Q bands and displays a reversible pH response. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations further corroborate the pH-dependent formation of J- and H-aggregates. Additionally, cellular imaging studies performed on pig kidney epithelial cells (LLC-PK1) demonstrate that ZnTSPP is not only pH-responsive but also an efficient singlet oxygen generator. These attributes position ZnTSPP as a promising agent for biomedical imaging and photodynamic therapy.
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Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry
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2025
·Vol. 2025
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IF 2.2
Linlin Yin,Yuyu Du,Miaohua Ge,Xiang Zhang,Xinyi Du,Xiaoqiong Wu
Dopamine (DA) is a catecholamine neurotransmitter secreted by the human adrenal medulla and is related to many medical diseases. The rapid and sensitive detection of DA levels in physiological media is attracting attention. This paper has developed a fluorescence paper-based sensor using CdTe quantum dots (QDs)-rod nanozinc 5, 10, 15, 20-tetra (4-pyridyl)−21H-23H-porphine (nanoZnTPyP) for sensitive and visual detection of DA. After adding DA, the original quenching fluorescence of the CdTe QDs-rod nanoZnTPyP sensor was effectively restored. The detection mechanism may be that the oxidation of DA to the alkaline CdTe QDs-rod nanoZnTPyP solution produced DA-quinine, and the recovery of fluorescence was caused by the electronic effect of DA-quinine and rod-shaped nanoZnTPyP. The detection range is 0.5∼10 nmol/L, and the limit of detection (LOD) is 0.38 nmol/L (S/N = 3). The sensor system was used on paper device to detect significant changes in the fluorescent color of DA at different concentrations. In addition, this method has been successfully used for the determination of DA in human plasma. The sensor system is simple, easy to operate, and has high selectivity for possible DA interfering substances, which provided new ideas for detecting DA and Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other DA-related diseases.
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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Yuchen Zhou,Zezhi Chen,Huijuan Gong,Donglin Jiang,Huiqiang Yu,Lu Chen
Zinc porphyrin is a promising carbonic anhydrase (CA) mimic for promoting CO2 absorption, but its application is hindered by poor dispersibility in absorption solutions. To address these challenges, we developed a strategy to impregnate zinc porphyrin on an γ-Al2O3 carrier. The hydrophilic surface groups and porous structure of γ-Al2O3 were expected to enhance both the hydrophilicity and stability of zinc porphyrin. To verify its feasibility, zinc tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) was chosen as the representative to synthesize ZnTPP/Al2O3. Characterizations showed that ZnTPP could be loaded into the pores of γ-Al2O3 in a highly dispersed state. Also, ZnTPP/Al2O3 could be uniformly dispersed in the absorption liquid, effectively exposing the Zn2+ active sites and reducing diffusion resistance. CO2 absorption experiments revealed that ZnTPP/Al2O3 significantly enhanced CO2 absorption in water, 20 wt % K2CO3, and 20 wt % monoethanolamine (MEA) solutions, far outperforming original ZnTPP. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further elucidated the interaction mechanisms, showing that oxygen atoms on γ-Al2O3 stabilize ZnTPP by forming van der Waals and coordination bonds with Zn2+ active sites. Additionally, these oxygen atoms donate electrons to Zn2+, enhancing its catalytic activity. These findings highlight the effectiveness of this strategy and provide a promising pathway for optimizing other CA-mimics for CO2 capture applications.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Yuchen Zhou,Zezhi Chen,Huijuan Gong,Xiaoshu Wang,Lu Chen,Huiqiang Yu
Zinc porphyrins, boasting a coordination environment akin to that of natural carbonic anhydrase (CA), coupled with excellent structural stability, built-in hydrophobic pocket, and suitable charge of center Zn 2+ , were considered as potential CA-mimics for CO 2 capture. To validate this assumption, three zinc porphyrin representatives, zinc porphin (ZnP), zinc protoporphyrin IX (ZnPP), and zinc meso -tetrakis(N-methylpyridinium-4-yl) porphyrin (ZnTMPyP), were prepared, and tested performance in enhancing CO 2 absorption in water and K 2 CO 3 solutions. The results from CO 2 absorption experiments indicated that ZnTMPyP with the optimal dosage increased CO 2 absorption rate by 44.25 % in water, and ZnPP with the optimal dosage increased the CO 2 absorption rate by 63.67 % in 20 wt% of K 2 CO 3 solution, which are respectively 1.53 and 2.07 times of CO 2 absorption performance of zinc cyclen (ZnC), the most effective CA-mimic reported. Besides, the zinc porphyrins demonstrated excellent stability and reusability throughout five cycles of CO 2 absorption and desorption, which are vital aspects for practical applications. Through the calorimetric method and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, it was confirmed that the prepared zinc porphyrins had similar enzymatic behavior and catalytic CO 2 hydration pathway to natural CA. According to the results of characterization and DFT calculations, high dispersion, the lowest charge of the Zn 2+ center, and the existence of additional CO 2 adsorption sites (propionate ions), endow ZnPP with the highest catalytic activity in the K 2 CO 3 solution.
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2024
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Luyue Chang,Yehanrui Chen,Zexuan Meng,Zengtao Yang,Junchuan Qin,Jinyu Zhou,Chenglin Dai,Xinyan Ji,Tianqing Qin,Xiaoyun Dou,Shu Zhu,Guangchao Zang
In this study, the zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) and glutathione silver nanoclusters (GSH-AgNCs) were assembled by the in situ synthesis method to form nanomaterials (GSH-AgNCs-ZIF-8). Meanwhile, a luminescent functional assembly of nanocomposites with adjustable potentials and luminescence enhancement was gained through innovative mixing of the luminophores tetracarboxyphenyl zinc porphyrin (TCPP-Zn) and GSH-AgNCs-ZIF-8. Composition and morphology of the materials were studied by electrochemistry and spectroscopy techniques. The blended material was used as high-efficiency luminophore to build the electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensing system for iodide ion (I–) detection whose ECL mechanism has also been studied in depth. Under optimization conditions, ECL sensors showed excellent responses to I– in the linear range from 10 pM to 10 μM. This detection method showed selectivity, stability, and sensitivity. Moreover, it achieved relatively satisfying results to iodide ion detection in cola, milk, nori, and urine samples. This research not only develops and applies functional nanomaterials, but also establishes an ECL sensor system and provides ideas for the detection of micromolecules in food and clinical testing.
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2021
·Vol. 23
·期 34
·18930-18935
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IF 3.676
Wei Xiong,Xiang Ren,Binbin Da,Yong Zhang,Hui Zhang,Jianchen Lu,Jinming Cai
Zinc(II) tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) has very broad application prospects in the fields of supramolecular chemistry, solar cells and nanomaterials. In this paper, by using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), we systematically investigated the ZnTPP molecule and its four derivatives formed by thermal annealing were characterized unambiguously by bond-resolved STM (BR-STM). The electronic properties of the ZnTPP molecule and its four cyclodehydrogenation products were investigated by scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS) combined with DFT calculations. The spatial distribution of molecular frontier orbitals of four products was obtained by dI/dV mappings. This work gives rise to a full-scale investigation of ZnTPP on Au(111), which will be potentially useful in nanodevices and optoelectronics.
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