ACS Sensors
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2026
·Vol. 11
·期 8
·7629-7639
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He Jianwang,Zhang Rongkai,Wei Yuyu,Ji Mingwei,Meng Hu,Xu Yan
Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) is a potent greenhouse gas, but its chemical inertness hinders sensitive chemiresistive sensing. We demonstrate here that Au-decorated ZnO (Au-ZnO) dramatically enhances N 2 O detection. At an operating temperature of 260 ° C, the Au-ZnO sensor responds to 25 ppm N 2 O with a value of 7.6, which is a 3.8-fold enhancement over the ZnO sensor. It also exhibits high selectivity against common greenhouse gases, a lower theoretical limit of detection (0.24 ppm), a fast response time (10 s), and reliable stability. The previously elusive mechanism has been uncovered by integrating experimental characterizations and density functional theory calculations. A strong metal–support interaction, abundant oxygen vacancies at the Au-ZnO interface, and an electron-rich surface collectively switch N 2 O adsorption geometry from the O-end (physisorption on ZnO) to the N-end (weak chemisorption on Au-ZnO). This switch induces significant intramolecular charge rearrangement of N 2 O, which is crucial for enhancing the selective N 2 O sensing reaction. The abundance of reactive sites, the spillover effect, and the catalytic action of Au nanoparticles, as well as the narrowed band gap, promote N 2 O adsorption, surface reactions, and rapid charge transfer collectively. This work goes beyond the traditional oxygen-ionosorption model by showing that switching adsorption geometry and intramolecular polarization are crucial for activating inert molecules. This provides a detailed explanation of how to create high-performance N 2 O sensors.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2026
·Vol. 193
·期 7
·462
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Zhao Yunfei,Fang Jiale,Zhang Baofeng,Wang Yan,Wu Lianbin,Pan Qinghua,Zhou Ziyun,Jiang Kezhi
A superhydrophobic magnetic nanomaterial, Fe 3 O 4 @C16&TMS, was synthesized by hexadecylating the surface of the Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles and sealing the residual hydroxyl groups. The nanomaterial exhibits a high specific surface area of 45.3 m²/g, and superhydrophobicity with a water contact angle of 158.11°. The high specific surface area offers numerous adsorption sites, and the superhydrophobic characteristics of the synthesized nanomaterial can selectively enrich non-polar volatile methylsiloxanes (VMSs) through hydrophobic interactions, thereby significantly enhancing extraction efficiency and reducing matrix interference. Notably, no significant decline in performance was observed after 6 consecutive reuse cycles. Based on this material, a rapid and simple method for the determination of VMSs in water was developed using magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The method enabled effective extraction of VMSs from water within 20 min, achieving recoveries ranging from 70.4% to 117.0%. The method limit of quantitation (LOQ) was 0.004 ng/mL, with intra-day precision (RSD) ranging from 0.9% to 3.9%. Analysis of real water samples revealed contamination in all 16 selected water bodies, with five specific VMSs species detected at concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 0.52 ng/mL. In summary, the proposed method enabled rapid and simple determination of VMSs in water samples, demonstrating significant potential for environmental analysis applications. Graphical abstract The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2026
·Vol. 28
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Guo Hao,Zhang Baowen,Bai Ziwei,Miao Rusen,Zhang Kaiyue,Wang Meng,Tian Fei
A rapid, sensitive, and convenient surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate was developed using Fe₃O₄/C as the magnetic core and SiO₂-SH as the shell for the detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Ultra-small Fe₃O₄/C nanoparticles (NPs) with an average size of 6.30 ± 0.68 nm and excellent magnetic responsiveness were synthesized via a one-pot hydrothermal method, followed by the deposition of a uniform SiO₂ shell, followed by thiol-group functionalization to yield Fe₃O₄/C/SiO₂-SH. The magnetic core enables instantaneous separation of the substrate from solution after AFB1 adsorption, eliminating the need for centrifugation or filtration. When employed as a SERS substrate, significant enhancement of the characteristic Raman peak at 1482 cm⁻ 1 was observed across AFB1 concentrations of 0.1–10 μg/mL. Notably, the peak intensity at 10 μg/mL exceeded that of solid AFB1 powder. Comprehensive characterization (TEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, and vibrating sample magnetometry) confirmed the core–shell structure, high crystallinity, and strong magnetic properties. The prepared Fe₃O₄/C/SiO₂-SH nanocomposite offers a low-cost, easily recyclable, and noble-metal-free platform, demonstrating strong potential for trace AFB1 monitoring in herbal medicines and food products.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2026
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Heng Dai,Qi Yu,Zhanyu Cao,Jiaxin Wang,Wenbo Sun,Jiayu Wang
Developing lightweight microwave-absorbing materials with a low filler loading, strong attenuation capability, and broad effective absorption bandwidth is an important requirement in electromagnetic protection and radar stealth. In this work, a nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide/Ce-doped strontium ferrite@nitrogen-doped carbon (NRGO/Ce-SrM@NC) heterointerfacial absorbing structure was constructed by hydrothermal assembly and dopamine-derived carbonization. In this system, Ce-SrM provides the magnetic response, NRGO builds a lightweight conductive network, and the NC shell acts as an interfacial bridging layer to regulate the coupling between magnetic particles and graphene sheets. Structural characterization shows abundant defect sites and close particle-sheet contact interfaces. At a filler loading of only 5 wt%, the NRGO/Ce-SrM@NC composite achieves a minimum reflection loss (RL min ) of −53.2 dB at a matching thickness of 2.6 mm and a maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 7.22 GHz. Its excellent electromagnetic wave absorption (EWA) performance mainly originates from the synergistic effect of balanced impedance matching, conductive loss, dipole polarization, interfacial polarization, magnetic resonance, and multiple scattering. Further CST simulations show that a PEC plate coated with the NRGO/Ce-SrM@NC composite can achieve a radar cross section reduction of 41.35 dB cm⁻¹ . Meanwhile, the simulated moth-eye-inspired gradient structure based on the NRGO/Ce-SrM@NC composite extends the EAB to cover the entire 2–18 GHz range. This study provides a feasible strategy for the design of low-filler, broadband electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials and radar stealth structures.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2026
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Shijian Zhang,Xiuxiu Huang,Wenbin Ruan,Xiaotong Mu,Kai Chen,Ge Ge,Hao Zhang,Jie Li,Yaner Ruan,Xiufang Wang
A self-supporting hierarchical NiFe-LDH@Cu/Cu 2 O heterostructure has been designed. • The tightly coupled NiFe-LDH@Cu/Cu 2 O heterointerface achieves efficient proton-electron synergistic transfer. • The catalyst delivers NO 3 − reduction performance with high Faradaic efficiency and excellent selectivity toward NH 3 . Electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO 3 RR) provides a sustainable approach for ammonia synthesis and environmental remediation; however, the multi-step proton-coupled electron transfer processe poses significant challenges for achieving high efficiency and selectivity. Herein, we engineered a self-supporting NiFe-LDH@Cu/Cu 2 O (LDH: layered double hydroxides) heterostructure via facile hydrothermal and electrochemical deposition methods. The optimized electrode delivers exceptional NH 3 synthesis performance (1.06 ± 0.058 mmol h −1 cm −2 and a Faraday efficiency of 97.6 ± 1.88% at −0.4 V vs. RHE) and an excellent long-term stability. The experimental and theoretical calculation results reveal that NiFe-LDH accelerates water dissociation to yield abundant active hydrogen (*H) species, relieving the *H shortage during the reaction. The Schottky interface of Cu/Cu 2 O further optimizes interfacial electronic configuration, facilitates electron transport, and strengthens the adsorption of NO 3 − and reaction intermediates. The tightly coupled NiFe-LDH@Cu/Cu 2 O heterointerface realizes a highly efficient proton-electron synergistic relay. This distinctive effect drives the coordinated transport of electrons and protons, maximizes the utilization of active hydrogen, and expedites the deep hydrogenation of NO 2 − intermediates. This work provides a rational design strategy for enhancing NO 3 RR performance toward waste nitrate treatment and green ammonia synthesis via proton-electron coupled transfer engineering. Download: Download high-res image (250KB) Download: Download full-size image
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JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
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2026
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Si Liu,Zixuan Xu,Qun Liao,Xingxing Zheng,Xionghui Fu,Yuanming Zhang,Yi Zhu
Co₃O₄/TiO₂ achieves a CH₄ yield of 34.8 μmol g −1 h −1 with 82.4% selectivity. • Ti–O–Co bonds serve as charge transfer channels in Co₃O₄/TiO₂. • Co 2+ /Co 3+ redox couples stabilize *CO intermediates and facilitate PCET. • Electron transfer promotes Co electron enrichment for *CO stabilization. • Synergistic electron transfer and proton supply promote selective CO₂ methanation. Value-added conversion of CO 2 using solar energy is a sustainable strategy to address the energy crisis and environmental issues simultaneously. In this work, Co 3 O 4 /TiO 2 composite photocatalysts were successfully prepared by a hydrothermal method. The optimized Co 3 O 4 /TiO 2 achieves a CH 4 yield of 34.8 μmol·g −1 ·h −1 with 82.4% selectivity. The enhanced catalytic activity is ascribed to interfacial Ti-O-Co bonds that facilitate electron transfer toward Co sites, thereby modulating the Co 2+ /Co 3+ electronic environment and creating relatively electron-rich Co sites for *CO stabilization, while the Co 3 O 4 component facilitates the proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) process toward CH 4 formation. This study provides a practical strategy for promoting the value-added photocatalytic conversion of CO 2 using multivalent transition metal oxide composite photocatalysts. Co 3 O 4 /TiO 2 enables highly selective photoreduction of CO 2 into CH 4 . Ti-O-Co bonds serve as pathways transferring photogenerated electrons from TiO 2 to Co sites. The electron-rich Co centers act as active sites to stabilize *CO intermediates. Meanwhile, Co 3 O 4 promotes water oxidation and maintains sufficient proton supply, synergistically facilitating CH 4 production. Download: Download high-res image (200KB) Download: Download full-size image
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2026
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Nan Wang,Ge Chen,Zhenyun Li,Qizhao Xia,Jie Xin,Chi Zhang
D. officinale cellulose was extracted and oxidized into nanofibrils. • CNFs and zein formed nanostructured W/O/W Pickering delivery systems. • Higher oil fractions enhanced emulsion viscoelasticity and gel networks. • The delivery nanosystems protected Sal B for targeted oral delivery. This study developed novel W/O/W Pickering double emulsions (PDEs) stabilized by Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo-derived cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and zein nanoparticles (ZNPs) for the delivery of salvianolic acid B (Sal B). CNFs were obtained via TEMPO oxidation, forming a highly extended, interwoven nanoscale network. Driven by electrostatic, hydrogen-bonding, and hydrophobic interactions, CNFs and ZNPs (1:2) co-assembled at pH 4.0. This assembly enabled the one-step fabrication of W/O/W PDEs, as confirmed by optical and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The emulsion droplets remained uniformly distributed and highly stable over a 30-day storage period. Rheological analyses showed that increasing the oil fraction from 50% to 70% induced pronounced elastic gel behavior and enhanced system viscoelasticity. These higher lipid fractions effectively reduced free fatty acid release during simulated in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. More importantly, the construct successfully protected Sal B from premature degradation, enabling its release in the gut. These results highlight the potential of D. officinale cellulose as a sustainable plant stabilizer and establish a nanocellulose-based formulation platform for plant bioactive compounds in pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Download: Download high-res image (236KB) Download: Download full-size image
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Catalysis Science & Technology
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2026
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Yuzhen Hu,Ruiying Xiong,Xin Qu,Taras Nagornyy,Zhenlong Song,Xingye Zeng,Ning Li,Qi Zhang,Longlong Ma
Selective C-C bond cleavage in lignin is a pivotal step toward its efficient utilization, enabling the production of diverse and valuable chemicals from this abundant and renewable resource. Among the catalysts reported for oxidative cleavage of C-C bond in lignin β-O-4 ketones, CeO₂-supported Pd catalysts have demonstrated outstanding activity. However, the exact nature of the active Pd sites responsible for C-C bond cleavage remains poorly understood, limiting mechanistic insights into this transformation. In this study, CeO₂ supports with four distinct morphologies including rods (R), spheres (S), cubes (C), and polyhedrons (P) were synthesized to investigate their influence on the catalytic activity of Pd/CeO₂ catalysts in the oxidative cleavage of β-O-4 ketones. The catalytic performance was found to depend strongly on the morphology of CeO₂, with Pd/CeO₂-P exhibiting the highest activity for C-C bond cleavage. This catalyst possessed the lowest Pd⁴⁺ content and the highest Pd⁰/Pd²⁺ ratio among the series. By systematically tuning this ratio, a volcano-type relationship between Pd⁰/Pd²⁺ ratio and catalytic activity was established, indicating a dual-site mechanism in which Pd⁰ facilitates the formation of reactive oxygen species, while Pd²⁺ serves as the active center for C-C bond cleavage.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
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2026
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Zhengyi Sun,Weijia Li,Xin Wang,Hongyu Wu,Xiaofei Wang,Yifei Shen,Dong Zhou
A novel ATT/γ-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticle was synthesized via the alkaline co-precipitation method. • Submicro/nanofibrous membranes incorporating ATT/γ-Fe₂O₃ particles can respond to external magnetic field stimuli. • Moderate-strength static magnetic field enhanced bone regeneration and vascular repair. • In vivo studies suggested that the BMP2-Smad-RUNX-2 signaling pathway was involved in the improvement and healing of cranial bone defects in rats. Currently, the development of multifunctional scaffolds that synergistically promote osteogenesis and angiogenesis remains a significant challenge in bone tissue engineering. It is increasingly recognized that scaffolds composed of a single material or possessing a single function are often inadequate, as they fail to mimic the complex biochemical and physical microenvironments. In this study, we successfully fabricated a submicro/nanofibrous membrane using electrospinning technology, which creates a biomimetic extracellular environment through a polycaprolactone (PCL) / gelatin (GEL) matrix. The incorporation of attapulgite (ATT) supplies essential osteogenic ions, while γ-iron oxide (γ-Fe₂O₃) facilitates mesenchymal cell differentiation and imparts magnetic responsiveness. Co-culturing the membranes with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) revealed that the membranes possessed strong biocompatibility and promoted osteogenic differentiation and angiogenesis. Both in vivo and in vitro studies suggested the involvement of the BMP2-Smad‑RUNX‑2 signaling axis in the effects of the PG/ATT/γ‑Fe₂O₃ scaffold, which also upregulated osteogenesis‑related gene expression under a magnetic field. This work offers new insights and provides a scientific foundation for advancing the use of functionalized nanomaterials in the field of bone tissue engineering.
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Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
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2026
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Shi-Yu Lu,Chuan Li,Longyu Qiu,Yan Zhang,Jiaming He,Minqi Liang,Xin Peng,Jun Zhang,Yin Liu,Juan Liu,Chuan Tan,Menggang Li,Meng Jin
Targeted regulation of electrocatalyst reconstruction during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) under alkaline conditions proves essential to achieving highly efficient hydrogen production via electrochemical water splitting. Yet this remains a considerable challenge. Herein, we prepare an iron nickel phosphate (Fe-NPO) catalyst, which possesses substantial oxygen vacancies and an asymmetric Fe-O(P)-Ni coordination structure. This structural merit facilitates the effective deep reconstruction of Fe-NPO, which then transforms into the highly active Fe-Vo-P-NiOOH active phase during OER. For the reconstructed Fe-Vo-P-NiOOH, it effectively tunes the d-band center, bringing it notably closer to the Fermi level. This type of electronic modulation not only strengthens the water adsorption capacity but also optimizes the rate-determining step (RDS) in the OER pathway. The anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) integrated with the Fe-NPO catalyst as an anode catalyst achieved high industrial current densities of 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 mA cm-2 at low applied voltages of 1.68, 1.76, 1.84 and 1.92 V, respectively. This work presents a strategy to realize the deep and efficient conversion of OER catalysts into highly active components through defect engineering and asymmetric coordination regulation, while also confirming Fe-NPO’s considerable potential for practical hydrogen production scenarios.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2026
·Vol. 14
·期 5
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Di Li,Huimin Zhu,Yuan Zhang,Shaofei Yang,Ruiyu Zhu,Jiaoe Dang,Fang Song,Jun Zhou
The escalating global energy crisis and environmental pollution has drawn increasing attention. As a green and sustainable alternative, photocatalytic H 2 O 2 synthesis has attracted widespread interest. In this study, we has designed a novel exciton-regulated photocatalyst (Bi@g-C 3 N 4 /ST-NS) by integrating bismuth-doped graphitic carbon nitride with porphyrin-based supramolecular nanostructures (ST-NS). The composite was synthesized through a sequential process involving solvothermal reaction, high-temperature calcination, and solution-phase self-assembly. We systematically investigated its crystal structure, photoelectronic properties, and the mechanistic basis of photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production. Characterization results confirmed the successful incorporation of Bi single atoms into the sixfold cavities of g-C 3 N 4 , forming a p-n heterojunction with ST-NS while preserving the crystallinity of the host matrix. The built-in interfacial electric field not only promoted efficient charge separation but also extended the visible-light absorption range and prolonged the carrier lifetime. Performance evaluations revealed that Bi@g-C 3 N 4 /ST-NS exhibited significantly enhanced H 2 O 2 generation activity compared to pristine Bi@g-C 3 N 4 , with optimal performance achieved at a 10:1 mass ratio. Under visible-light irradiation, the H 2 O 2 concentration reached 1134 μM in the reaction solution, representing a 2.5-fold improvement over Bi@g-C 3 N 4 . Mechanistic studies indicated that the heterojunction facilitated efficient intersystem crossing from singlet to triplet excitons. Rather than following the conventional superoxide radical (·O 2 - ) pathway, these triplet excitons activated ground-state oxygen to generate singlet oxygen ( 1 O 2 ) via resonance energy transfer. The subsequent highly selective two-electron reduction of 1 O 2 yielded H 2 O 2 , effectively circumventing the high-energy barrier steps associated with traditional pathways. This work thus presented a promising strategy for the rational design of high-efficiency photocatalytic systems through exciton regulation.
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BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
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2026
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Jing Bai,Mengqi Wang,Yang Xiao,Xiangyu Cheng,Weiyu Chen,Haoran Wu,Chun Chang
A single-step removal of γ-carbinol from lignin β-O-4 linkages was reported. • Key parameters for γ-carbinol removal were systematically screened and optimized. • Ru/C system enabled efficient upgrading of monophenols from birch-derived bio-oil. • The selectivity and yield of 2,6-dimethoxy-4-ethylphenol reach 53.02% and 39.33%. • A promising route for lignin valorization was proposed. Development of efficient strategies for converting the C3 β-O-4 motif of lignin into a simplified C2 β-O-4 structure is of great significance, yet it remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we report the use of Ru/C as a catalyst to convert α-hydroxy-free C3 β-O-4 fragments into C2 β-O-4 fragments via a one-step strategy for the removal of the γ-carbinol group. A series of lignin-derived phenolic model compounds were selected to systematically investigate the effects of key reaction parameters, including temperature, reaction time, catalyst dosage, and substituent structure on the removal of the γ-carbinol group. On the basis of the obtained reaction rules and optimized parameters, the Ru/C-catalyzed system was successfully applied to the upgrading of monophenolic components in bio-oil obtained from the depolymerization of authentic birch lignin. Under optimized reaction conditions, 4-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenol in the bio-oil achieved a conversion of 74.18%, affording the target product 2,6-dimethoxy-4-ethylphenol with a selectivity of 53.02% and a yield of 39.33%. This study provides a novel and efficient approach for the valorization of lignin-derived bio-oil, laying a solid foundation for the sustainable utilization of lignin resources. Download: Download high-res image (376KB) Download: Download full-size image
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