JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Guimeng Xiao,Xiaonan Zhao,Shaoyun Shi,Jianxing Lu,Guiling Li,Fengying Gong,Xinming Feng,Juanjuan Liu,Dongdong Meng
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac), a naturally occurring monosaccharide, has diverse applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. A two-enzyme cascade involving N-acetylglucosamine-2-epimerase (AGE) and N-acetylneuraminic acid aldolase (NanA) offers a viable strategy for the synthesis of Neu5Ac from N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) and pyruvate, although improving yield and substrate-to-product conversion remains a challenge. Here, thermostable AGE and NanA with high specific activity and a high soluble expression level were identified via sequence similarity networks. Compared with free enzymes, thermostable whole-cell biocatalysts enabled efficient Neu5Ac production without exogenous ATP supplementation. By optimizing the pyruvate feeding, reaction temperature, and cell ratios, whole-cell catalysts produced 768.3 mM (237.6 g/L) Neu5Ac in 36 h, corresponding to a 76.8% GlcNAc-to-Neu5Ac conversion. Immobilized whole-cells in calcium–diatomite–alginate beads retained 46.9% of the initial conversion rate after nine cycles. Collectively, the whole-cell biosystem demonstrates the feasibility of sustainable Neu5Ac synthesis and underscores its potential for industrial-scale production.
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Functional Materials Letters
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2024
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Fengyang Zhao,Runmeng Yu,Yongjian Jiang
Herein, a nitrogen, carbon co-doped anatase and rutile double-phase waxberry-shaped TiO 2 composite photocatalyst is prepared with the one-step simple hydrothermal synthesis process, in which P25 was used as the precursor, and urea as the source of nitrogen and carbon. A suitable valence band position (2.52 eV) is provided by N–C–TiO 2 , with more active species (e.g. h + , e − , • OH and • O 2 ) being formed on the active catalysis surface, which is helpful to the redox reaction. Further comparison of experimental results ( E g = 3.01 eV) proved that the novel N–TiO 2 has preferable photocatalytic activity. In this study, an ingenious nitrogen- carbon co-doping structure was designed for the improvement of TiO 2 photocatalytic performance, which is much for reference of this method to other photocatalyst designs.
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Fuel Cells
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2022
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Yanqi Hao,Lin Ge,Siew Hwa Chan
Looking for non-noble metal catalysts with low cost, high activity, and high stability to replace platinum in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) has aroused great concern. According to previous studies, Fe-N x /C material is one of the most promising non-noble metal catalysts for ORR. In this study, new Fe-N x /C material was synthesized by introducing CeO 2 and Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles into a Fe-N x /C material derived from ZIF-8 as precursors. The new material was called CeO 2 -Fe 3 O 4 @Fe-N/C catalyst and the activity of the catalyst was found to be significantly improved in 0.1 mol L −1 KOH. The half-wave potential of CeO 2 -Fe 3 O 4 @Fe-N/C (0.892 V) is higher than that of Pt/C by 67 mV. In the stability test, the half-wave potential of CeO 2 -Fe 3 O 4 @Fe-N/C was only reduced by 4 mV after 5,000 cycles. The high performance is attributed to the introduction of CeO 2 and Fe 3 O 4 , which gives CeO 2 -Fe 3 O 4 @Fe-N/C enhanced electrocatalytic activity and long-term stability. This approach makes CeO 2 -Fe 3 O 4 @Fe-N/C a promising candidate for cathode catalysts in renewable energy conversion devices.
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Nature Communications
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 1
·1-13
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Gong Yaru,Dou Wei,Lu Bochen,Zhang Xuemei,Zhu He,Ying Pan,Zhang Qingtang,Liu Yuqi,Li Yanan,Huang Xinqi,Iqbal Muhammad Faisal,Zhang Shihua,Li Di,Zhang Yongsheng,Wu Haijun,Tang Guodong
N -type polycrystalline SnSe is considered as a highly promising candidates for thermoelectric applications due to facile processing, machinability, and scalability. However, existing efforts do not enable a peak ZT value exceeding 2.0 in n -type polycrystalline SnSe. Here, we realized a significant ZT enhancement by leveraging the synergistic effects of divacancy defect and introducing resonance level into the conduction band. The resonance level and increased density of states resulting from tungsten boost the Seebeck coefficient. The combination of the enhanced electrical conductivity (achieved by increasing carrier concentration through WCl 6 doping and Se vacancies) and large Seebeck coefficient lead to a high power factor. Microstructural analyses reveal that the co-existence of divacancy defects (Se vacancies and Sn vacancies) and endotaxial W- and Cl-rich nanoprecipitates scatter phonons effectively, resulting in ultralow lattice conductivity. Ultimately, a record-high peak ZT of 2.2 at 773 K is achieved in n -type SnSe 0.92 + 0.03WCl 6 .
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ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Jia-Xi Shen,Rui Guo,Miao-Yan Wang,Hai-Liang Zhu,Hao-Xiang Jiang,Han-Bin Cui,Kai Wang
Cardiovascular disease, a chronic and progressive arterial wall disease, is increasingly recognized for its clinical significance. Aminopeptidases N (APN), crucial in the pathophysiological processes of vulnerable plaque, have been linked to endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and plaque formation, thus highlighting their potential as biomarkers for disease progression. However, current detection methods for APN in body fluids and in vivo have limitations, including insufficient sensitivity and specificity, time delays, and the inability to directly reflect enzyme activity in plaques. To address these challenges, we developed an optical probe, HD-APN, for in vivo imaging of aminopeptidases, providing a potential implementation in cardiovascular disease. Our work demonstrated the applicability of HD-APN for specific monitoring of aminopeptidase levels in plaques and serum, shedding light on its potential for further research in cardiovascular disease.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
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2024
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Wang Ya-Jie,Zhang Ping,Serpe Michael J.,Chen Hong,Hu Liang
Photonic materials, which react to light, have garnered interest due to their capability to exhibit adjustable structural colors. Typically, light targets the UV, visible, or near-IR spectrums. In this study, microgel-based photonic materials that are capable of reversibly responding to X-rays have been engineered. To accomplish this, azobenzene (Azo)-containing poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) (pNIPAm)-based microgels are synthesized. Subsequently, ZnS scintillator and Cr/Au are applied on each side of the poly(methyl methacrylate (PMMA) substrate. Subsequently, the Azo MG monolayer is deposited onto the Au surface, followed by the deposition of an additional layer of Cr/Au. This process generates ZnS/PMMA/Cr/Au/Azo MG/Cr/Au or ZnS/Au-Azo MG-Au structure. Functioning as a typical interferometer, ZnS/Au-Azo MG-Au demonstrates tunable colors based on the separation distance between the two Au layers. The ZnS scintillator can absorb and convert X-rays into UV light, initiating the transition of the Azo groups from a trans to a cis state. Consequently, this transition causes the Azo MG to swell. As Azo MG swells, the distance between the two Au layers increases, resulting in a red-shift of approximately 350 nm in the optical signal of the ZnS/Au-Azo MG-Au interferometer. Remarkably, this X-ray responsivity of the interferometer is reversible, as it returns to its initial state after being stored in the dark for 24 h. To demonstrate its capabilities, the ZnS/Au-Azo MG-Au interferometer successfully releases a drug when triggered by X-ray stimulation, thus validating its potential. The microgel-based interferometers hold significant promise for applications in chemoradiotherapy, radiobiology, and actuators in space.
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MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE
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2023
·Vol. 154
·期 10
·1189-1195
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IF 1.8
Wang Peng,Shi Huibing,Feng Baolin,Zhao Deming,Wu Haigang
The Ru-catalyzed highly selective alkoxycarbonylation of allenes with aliphatic alcohols (also as solvent) allow to produce useful α , β -unsaturated esters in good to excellent yields at 70 °C. Efficient regioselectivity could be controlled in the presence of N-ligands while the P-ligands had no influence on the conversion of substrates and the chemo/regioselectivity of target products. By involving N-ligand 4,7-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline in the catalytic system, α , β -unsaturated esters were obtained with high conversion and chemo/regioselectivity (conversion up to 99%, chemical selectivity up to 99%, regioselectivity of branched ester/linear ester up to 89/11). Graphical abstract
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2023
·Vol. 25
·期 8
·1-10
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Cui Wei,Fang Jiahui,Wan Yuanyuan,Tao Xueyu,Guo Litong,Feng Qiyan
In this study, Fe–N co-doped carbon nanotubes (Fe–N-CNTs) were prepared and used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for advanced oxidation removal of Rhodamine B (RhB). The XRD, XPS, SEM and EDS results revealed that the Fe, N, O co-doped carbon nanotubes (Fe–N-CNTS) coated with FeO(OH) nanosheets were successfully synthesized by a simple pyrolyzing process. The large BET specific surface area (286.42 m 2 /g) and hybrid pore structure of micropores and mesopores (3–10 nm) of the Fe–N-CNTS ensured its good RhB degradation performance (98% in 30 min) by activatting PMS. The Fe–N-CNTS-1.5 had the best degradation performance, which could be attributed to the synergy effect between FeO(OH) nanosheets and Fe–N-CNTS. The 1 O 2 , O 2 •, •OH and SO 4 −• were formed during the PMS activating process and involved in the RhB degradation. The reaction constant of 0.5483 min −1 could be obtained by adding 1.5 mM PMS, which is about 12 and 24 times of the reaction constant of PMS only (0.0458 min −1 ) and FeN-CNTS only (0.0226 min −1 ), respectively. This work provides new insight into the mechanism of PMS activation by carbon-based catalysts for the efficient degradation of RhB.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 32
·期 37
·375501
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IF 3.874
Rongjun Zhao,Qunyan Wei,Yan Ran,Yulin Kong,Dian Ma,Linfeng Su,Lijia Yao,Yude Wang
Effectively and quantificationally detecting hazardous gas n-butanol is very significant in daily life, which can bring about a safe living condition for humans. In this study, the one-dimensional In2O3 nanorods were successfully synthesized via hydrothermal route and post-heat treatment. Noticeably, one-dimensional nanorods structures were obtained and the products presented a superior growth orientation along with (222) plane. Additionally, systematical gas-sensing measurements of the sensor made from In2O3 nanorods towards hazardous n-butanol gas were conducted. Results exhibited that the fabricated sensor showed excellent n-butanol sensing properties, with aspects to a superior response value of 342.20 with concentration 100 ppm at 240 °C, remarkable selectivity, fast response/recovery times (77.5/34.2 s) and good stability. More interestingly, the detection limit of sensor as low as 500 ppb and a good linearity relationship between response values and n-butanol concentrations was presented. Gas-sensitive properties of this sensor are better than previously reported in n-butanol detection. All results demonstrate that one-dimensional In2O3 nanorod is a promising sensor material to practical applications in effectively detecting n-butanol gas.
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BIOMACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Xiao Sun,Aoting Li,Ning Li,Guonan Ji,Ziyuan Song
Heteropolypeptides bearing two or more functional side chains are promising polymeric materials for various biomedical applications. However, conventional preparation of heteropolypeptides relies on the synthesis and purification of each N-carboxyanhydride (NCA) monomer in a separate manner, which substantially increases the time and cost. Herein, we report the facile preparation of heteropolypeptides with up to 86% yield within several hours, which are obtained from a mixture of crude NCA monomers. The combination of n-hexane precipitation and biphasic segregation effectively removed >90% impurities from crude NCA mixtures, allowing for the successful polymerization process. Various heteropolypeptides with monomodal distribution and narrow dispersity were efficiently prepared, whose compositions were predetermined by the feeding ratios of amino acids. We believe that this work significantly simplifies the preparation of various heteropolypeptides, boosting the downstream studies of these promising materials.
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ChemPlusChem
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2024
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Yong Wang,Xueying Lin,Xianyu Ying,Shan Hu,Hongjun Zhu
A facile C–H amination of quinazoline employing N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide (NFSI) as the amination source has been disclosed in the absence of any metal, oxidant or additive. The methodology shows a board range of quinazolines with different functional groups in moderate to good yields up to 87%. Furthermore, gram-scale reaction, desulfonylation to amine and synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediate were also investigated, which demonstrates potential applications in medicinal chemistry. A plausible amination mechanism is proposed via F+ transfer accompanied by the removal of one molecule of PhSO2F. DFT studies with experimental work suggest that the mechanism via F+ transfer is more favorable than the free radical one.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Lulu Zheng,Siyu Gao,Shuaikang Yao,Yingjie Huang,Shangru Zhai,Jingai Hao,Xuemei Fu,Qingda An,Zuoyi Xiao
The development of novel materials for electrodes with high energy densities is essential to the advancement of energy storage technologies. In this study, N -doped layered porous carbon with ZIF-67-derived binary CoFe 2 O 4 -Fe particles was successfully fabricated by the pyrolysis of an Fe-based chitosan (CS) hydrogel mixed with ZIF-67 particles. Various characterization techniques were employed to assess the performance of the prepared porous CoFe 2 O 4 -Fe@NC composite. This composite exhibits excellent performance owing to the effective combination of multivalent CoFe 2 O 4 -Fe particles derived from ZIF-67 with N -doped porous carbon substances with a high surface area, which helps to accelerate ion and charge transfer. The specific capacitance of the CoFe 2 O 4 -Fe@NC composite carbonized at 700 °C reached 3960.9F/g at 1 A/g. When this composite is combined with activated carbon (AC) to construct an asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC), a density of energy of up to 84.9 W h kg −1 is attained at a power capacity of 291.6 W kg −1 . Moreover, this composite maintained a capacitance retention of up to 94.9 % after 10,000 cycles. This work offers new perspectives on high-performance supercapacitors and their applications.
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