NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2013
·Vol. 24
·期 13
·135602
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IF 3.842
Xin Guo,Cai-Feng Wang,Li-Hua Mao,Jing Zhang,Zi-Yi Yu,Su Chen
We report herein the controllable generation of encodable multi-fluorescence CdTe@carbon nanoparticles (CdTe@C NPs) via the pyrolysis of quantum dot/photonic crystal (QD/PC) guest–host ensembles. The precursors of CdTe/poly(styrene-co-glycidylmethacrylate) (PS-co-PGMA) QD/PC guest–host ensembles were initially formed via the assembly of epoxy groups of PCs and carboxyl groups on the surface of CdTe QDs, followed by a pyrolysis process to generate CdTe@C NPs. The as-prepared CdTe@C NPs not only integrate the optical properties for both the carbon and CdTe QD constituents, but also enable an impressive enhancement of the fluorescence lifetime for CdTe QDs. The multifarious fluorescent spectra coding for CdTe@C NPs was further generated through regulating the embedded sizes or concentrations of CdTe QDs and the excitation wavelength, and their applications in DNA detection and luminescent patterns were achieved.
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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光学
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2016
·Vol. 27
·期 24
·245703
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IF 3.573
Yulong Ying,Peng He,Guqiao Ding,Xinsheng Peng
Graphene modified by graphene quantum dots (GQDs) has been employed to remove toxic organic dyes. An excellent removal capacity (497 mg g−1) and record-breaking adsorption rate (475 mg g−1 min−1 at 20 °C) were demonstrated for Rhodamine B. The enhancement in performance by nearly a factor of three compared to that of graphene was ascribed to the greatly increased accessible surface area of graphene in aqueous solution as well as the increase in surface charges with the modification with GQDs. Besides, this unique adsorption behavior of the modified graphene was expanded to other typical toxic aqueous aromatic dyes such as Evans Blue, Methyl Orange, Malachite Green and Rose Bengal. What is more, a unique desorption behavior of dyes was first observed when employing different solvents, which enabled the GQD-modified graphene to be exploited for selective extraction of dyes and recycling of the adsorbent. The adsorption and desorption mechanism were further investigated. Combining high removal capacity, rapid adsorption kinetics, good recyclability and unique selective desorption, GQD-modified graphene has potential applications in both water purification and separation of aromatic dyes.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2013
·Vol. 24
·期 37
·375603
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IF 3.842
Fang Pu,Jinsong Ren
Fluorescent silica nanotubes are attracting increasing interest because of their versatile applicability in a range of diverse fields. By using sol–gel transcription of tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) from various soft templates, silica nanotubes can be conveniently prepared. Metal–peptide hybrids with well-defined nanostructures and outstanding functionalities are very interesting candidates to serve as templates. Herein, we demonstrate that glutathione (GSH) can act as a building block for a bioinspired structure with dimensions down to the nanoscale, based on specific interactions between metal ions and the peptide. Congo red is able to selectively stain the nanofibres obtained, and appears apple-green in colour, implying that Congo red is promising to serve as an effective and convenient probe for determining the self-assembly of GSH and copper ions. Furthermore, silica nanotubes are synthesized using the nanofibres as a template in a very simple way. The silica nanotubes can be lit up by biomolecule-templated metal nanoparticles or nanoclusters and emit bright fluorescence. This work will certainly open up new opportunities in fabricating a broad range of nanostructured materials with versatile functionalities.
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材料科学
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生物化学
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TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
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2025
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IF 4.7
Meng-si WANG,Yan ZHANG,Xiao-gang LUO,Lin TANG,Shan XIANG,Ru GUO,Xue-fan ZHOU,Ke-chao ZHOU,Dou ZHANG
MnO 2 -doped Ca 0.97 Bi 2.03 Nb 2 O 9 ceramics with greatly improved piezoelectric performance were prepared via conventional solid state sintering method. The effects of MnO 2 doping on the microstructure and electrical properties of Ca 0.97 Bi 2.03 Nb 2 O 9 ceramics were studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and Rietveld refinement revealed a reduction in orthorhombicity with MnO 2 doping, which contributed to the enhancement of the piezoelectric properties. Furthermore, the introduction of MnO 2 lowered the sintering temperature, thereby reducing the formation of oxygen vacancies in the ceramic. The optimal performance was achieved in the Ca 0.97 Bi 2.03 Nb 2 O 9 −0.3wt.%MnO 2 sample, exhibiting a piezoelectric coefficient ( d 33 ) of 13.6 pC/N, a DC resistivity of 3×10 6 Ω·cm at 500 °C, and a Curie temperature of 965 °C. Additionally, all doped samples demonstrated excellent thermal stability over a wide temperature range, from room temperature to 900 °C.
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材料科学
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固态物理
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TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
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2025
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IF 4.7
Pan CHEN,Jia-yan LIU,Ji-hua ZHAI,Yao-hui YANG,Wei SUN
n-octylphosphonic acid (OPA) was introduced as a novel collector for ilmenite flotation and its effectiveness was compared with the conventional chelating collector, benzohydroxamic acid (BHA). Micro-flotation tests demonstrated that OPA was a highly effective and selective collector for separating ilmenite from titanaugite over acidic conditions (optimal pH around 3), which was also supported by adsorption amount measurements. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) tests indicated that the chemisorption of OPA onto ilmenite surface was much stronger than that of BHA. Solution chemistry diagram analyses indicated that OPA could dissociate well at pH 3.0 and mostly exist in anion form. DFT calculations further confirmed that OPA was much easier to adsorb onto ilmenite surface with shorter bond length and lower adsorption energy in comparison with BHA. Therefore, OPA maintained good collecting ability and selectivity for ilmenite flotation in the strongly acidic pulp, providing valuable insights into new collector design and development.
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矿物加工工程
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表面化学
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2024
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IF 15.7
Shuyi Li,Changle Mu,Nianqiu He,Jie Xu,Yanping Zheng,Mingshu Chen
ABSTRACT The surface structures of heterogeneous catalysts significantly impact catalytic performance, especially for structure-sensitive reactions. In this study, we employed surface techniques such as low-energy ion scattering spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with CO as a probe (CO-FTIR) to investigate the surface dynamics of Rh/Al 2 O 3 catalysts for propane dehydrogenation (PDH). We observed a notable induction process for PDH on Rh/Al 2 O 3 catalysts, marked by significant variations in propane conversion, methane, and propylene selectivities. These changes were attributed to substantial coke formation. Aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy) and CO-FTIR revealed the coexistence of Rh nanoparticles , clusters, and single atoms on the surface. Through various dynamic quasi in-situ characterizations, we found that coke preferentially covered Rh clusters, thereby inhibiting C–C bond breaking and methane formation. Meanwhile, Rh single atoms were less affected by coke coverage and remained exposed as active and selective sites for PDH, favoring propylene production. This work underscores the sensitivity of PDH to the sizes of Rh species, with isolated Rh single atoms promoting propylene formation.
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催化化学
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CANCER RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 16.6
Zhou Hai-Meng,Liu Yi,Shi Feng,Qiu Hao-Wen,Li Le,Shu Qi-Peng,Liu Yu-Ying,Wang Bai-Qi,Gao Meng,Du Run-Lei,Ke Shao-Bo,Zhang Xiao-Dong
Ferroptosis, a form of regulated cell death driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, plays a crucial role in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression and therapeutic response. The NRF2 pathway is one of the critical axes in ferroptosis regulation, which governs oxidative stress resistance and iron homeostasis through its downstream targets, including HMOX1, SLC7A11, and others. However, HMOX1 and SLC7A11 exhibit contrasting roles in ferroptosis, with HMOX1 promoting ferroptosis via iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation, while SLC7A11 inhibits ferroptosis by enhancing antioxidant defenses. Here, we identified CLK2 as a key regulator of the delicate balance of the opposing effects of HMOX1 and SLC7A11. CLK2 stabilized KEAP1 to suppress NRF2 activity, resulting in the downregulation of HMOX1 and SLC7A11. Simultaneously, CLK2 downregulated p53, thereby relieving p53-mediated repression of SLC7A11. The dual regulation by CLK2 disrupted the balance between HMOX1 and SLC7A11, leading to excessive activation of HMOX1 in the absence of CLK2, ultimately sensitizing CRC cells to ferroptosis. Additionally, CLK2 promoted CRC proliferation and tumorigenesis in patient-derived organoids, cell lines, and mouse models. Furthermore, combining the ferroptosis inducer Erastin with Oxaliplatin significantly enhanced anti-tumor efficacy in CLK2-deficient xenograft models. Together, this study establishes CLK2 as a critical inhibitor of ferroptosis via the KEAP1/NRF2/HMOX1 and p53/SLC7A11 axes, supporting its potential as a therapeutic target for CRC.
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癌症生物学
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分子生物学
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细胞死亡
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信号转导
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肿瘤学
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药理学
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CANCER RESEARCH
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2025
·Vol. 85
·期 20
·3999-4017
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IF 16.6
Zhao Jian,Zhang Weijie,Zeng Yuanyuan,Lu Di,Ma Chenkang,Zhang Mengzhu,Cai Xin,Huang Zhifan,Yang Hongli,Li Jianjun,Zhu Jianjie,Huang Jian-An,Liu Zeyi
Despite progress in tumor-targeted therapy, oncogenic KRAS remains a major challenge in treating lung adenocarcinoma. In clinical practice, KRAS G12C inhibitors have limited response rates and are associated with acquired drug resistance. Cuproptosis is a recently identified form of copper (Cu)-mediated cell death, and previous studies have revealed that Cu metabolism plays an important role in the development of KRAS-driven tumors. In this study, we revealed the therapeutic value of the Cu ionophore elesclomol (ES) for treating KRAS G12 -mutant–driven lung adenocarcinoma. KRAS G12 -mutant lung adenocarcinoma cells relied on the Cu exporter ATP7A to maintain Cu homeostasis. ES induced cellular Cu accumulation and cuproptosis by upregulating the expression of the E3 ligase OSTM1, which interacted with the IRGY motif of ATP7A to promote ubiquitination and degradation. KRAS G12D transgenic mice and lung cancer organoids derived from the mice were used to validate the therapeutic effects of ES and Cu in vivo and in vitro . These findings indicate that KRAS G12 -driven lung adenocarcinoma relies on ATP7A-mediated Cu metabolic homeostasis, which can be perturbed with ES as an effective treatment strategy. Significance: The copper ionophore elesclomol is effective for treating KRAS-driven lung cancer by activating the OSTM1-ATP7A regulatory axis to perturb copper metabolism homeostasis.
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CANCER RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 16.6
Zhang Shijie,Wang Siyu,Wang Yixue,Zhou Tianle,Yang Jiaxin,Xu Jingxue,Li Gen,Zhang Yunyan,Wang Xiaoyuan,Yin Hang
Radioresistance is one of the primary causes of treatment failure in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In this study, we identified PRMT3 within tumors as a critical mediator impairing both radiotherapy sensitivity and T-cell anti-tumor activity. In tumor cells, PRMT3 mediated arginine methylation of transcription factor TFAP2A, enhancing its binding to the IDO1 promoter. Methylated TFAP2A exhibited a prolonged half life, increased nuclear localization, and enhanced dimer formation, which ultimately led to heightened IDO1 expression that enhanced synthesis of kynurenine (Kyn). The elevated Kyn production boosted radioresistance in tumor cells and suppressed the infiltration and function of CD8+ T cells by activating aryl hydrocarbon receptors (AhR). Interestingly, combined pharmacological inhibition of PRMT3 and IDO1 effectively disrupted the TFAP2A-IDO1-Kyn axis, overcoming radioresistance, activating anti-tumor immunity, and ultimately eradicating tumors. In conclusion, these findings delineate PRMT3-mediated Kyn metabolism as a mechanism of radioresistance and immune evasion in NSCLC, offering valuable insights for potential interventions for treating lung cancer patients.
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MEASUREMENT SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
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2013
·Vol. 24
·期 12
·125105
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IF 1.435
Hui Xu,You Wang,Zhiyuan Luo,Yiwen Pan
An all-solid-state miniature calcium ion selective electrode (ISE) based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) doped with poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT(PSS)) for continuous in situ measurement in seawater was studied. The electrode substrate was a platinum (Pt) wire of 0.5 mm diameter and PEDOT(PSS) was electropolymerized on one end of the Pt wire to act as the solid contact of this calcium ISE. The PEDOT(PSS) layer was covered with a calcium-selective poly(vinyl chloride) membrane, which contained ETH129 as calcium ionophore, potassium tetrakis-(p-chlorophenyl)borate as lipophilic anion and bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate as the plasticizer. Experiments using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and reversed chronopotentiometry illustrated that electropolymerized PEDOT(PSS) decreased the resistance and improved the stability of the electrode. The sensors can work stably in the calcium ion concentration range of 10−6–10−1 mol L−1 with the slope of 27.7 mV/decade. Also Na+, K+ and Mg2+ can hardly interfere with the performance of the electrode. This electrode was applied to measure the calcium ion concentration of seawater samples. The experimental data showed that the electrode can resist the corrosion of seawater and its reproducibility was good (SD < 0.1 mM kg−1). The lifetime of such an electrode was at least six months. Because of the wire-shape and the small size of such a liquid junction free calcium electrode, it is pressure-resistant and easy to package and seal, therefore it is suitable for use in underwater equipment for in situ seawater measurement.
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分析化学
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海洋科学
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2025
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IF 17.7
Hao Liu,Ying Zhang,Liyang Liu,Tianxiang Chen,Xingcong Zhang,Peng Hu,Chao Xiong,Jie Zhou,Hao Zhang,Lihui Dong,Tsz Woon Benedict Lo,Bing Nan,Xiaohui He,Hongbing Ji
Dispersing metals from nanoparticles to clusters is often achieved using ligand protection methods, which exhibit unique properties such as suppressing structure-sensitive side reactions. However, this method is limited by the use of different metal precursor salts corresponding to different ligands. An alternative approach, the ion exchange (IE) method, can overcome this limitation to some extent. Nevertheless, there is still an urgent need to address the stabilization of metals (especially precious metals) by using IE method. Here, we reported a Pt cluster catalyst prepared mainly by anchoring Pt atoms via O located near the framework Zn in zincosilicate zeolites and riveted by zeolite surface rings after reduction (reduced Pt/Zn-3-IE). The catalyst can achieve an initial propane conversion of 26% in a pure propane atmosphere at 550 °C and shows little deactivation even after 7.5 d of operation. Moreover, the alteration of catalyst by the introduction of framework Zn was also highlighted and interpreted.
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催化
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材料科学
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化学工程
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纳米技术
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2025
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IF 17.7
Jun Wu,Liqian Liu,Xinyue Yan,Gang Pan,Jiahao Bai,Chengbing Wang,Fuwei Li,Yong Li
Development of efficient and stable metal catalysts for the selective aqueous phase hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of biomass-derived oxygenates to value-added biofuels is highly desired. An innovative surface microenvironment modulation strategy was used to construct the nitrogen-doped hollow carbon sphere encapsulated with Pd (Pd@NHCS- X , X : 600–800) nanoreactors for catalytic HDO of biomass-derived vanillin in water. The specific surface microenvironments of Pd@NHCS catalysts including the electronic property of active Pd centers and the surface wettability and porous structure of NHCS supports could be well-controlled by the calcination temperature of catalysts. Intrinsic kinetic evaluations demonstrated that the Pd@NHCS-600 catalyst presented a high turnover frequency of 337.77 h –1 and a low apparent activation energy of 18.63 kJ/mol. The excellent catalytic HDO performance was attributed to the unique surface microenvironment of Pd@NHCS catalyst based on structure-performance relationship analysis and DFT calculations. It revealed that pyridinic N species dominated the electronic property regulation of Pd sites through electronic metal-support interaction (EMSI) and produced numerous electron-rich active Pd centers, which not only intensified the dissociation and activation of H 2 molecules, but also substantially improved the activation capability of vanillin via the enhanced adsorption of –C=O group. The fine hydrophilicity and abundant porous structure promoted the uniform dispersion of catalyst and ensured the effective access of reactants to catalytic active centers in water. Additionally, the Pd@NHCS-600 catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic stability and broad substrate applicability for the selective aqueous phase HDO of various biomass-derived carbonyl compounds. The proposed surface microenvironment modulation strategy will provide a new consideration for the rational design of high- performance nitrogen-doped carbon-supported metal catalysts for catalytic biomass transformation.
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催化化学
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材料科学
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能源化学
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