ANALYST
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2021
·Vol. 146
·期 22
·6893-6901
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IF 4.616
Hui Chen,Longqiang Xing,Huiru Guo,Caixia Luo,Xuedian Zhang
A graphene oxide (GO)-based nanocarrier that imparts tumor-selective delivery of dual-drug with enhanced therapeutic index, is introduced. GO is conjugated with Au@Ag and Fe3O4 nanoparticles, which facilitates it with SERS tracking and magnetic targeting abilities, followed by the covalent binding of the anti-HER2 antibody, thus allowing it to both actively and passively target SKBR3 cells, human breast cancer cells expressed with HER2. Intracellular drug delivery behaviors are probed using SERS spectroscopy in a spatiotemporal manner, which demonstrates that nanocarriers are internalized into the lysosomes and release the drug in response to the acidic microenvironment. The nanocarriers loaded with dual-drug possess increased cancer cytotoxicity in comparison to those loaded with a single drug. Attractively, the enhanced cytotoxicity against cancer cells is achieved with relatively low concentrations of the drug, which is demonstrated to be involved in the drug adsorption status. These results may give us the new prospects to design GO-based delivery systems with rational drug dosages, thus achieving optimal therapeutic response of the multi-drug with increased tumor selectivity and reduced side effects.
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纳米技术
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药学
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生物医学工程
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2021
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IF 7.312
Xiangjuan Ma,Yan Yan,Qizhou Dai,Jianxian Gao,Shengjue Liu,Yijing Xia
This study focused on the electrochemical oxidation of Acid Blue 9 (AB 9) under direct and pulse current modes using a Ti/SnO 2 -Sb/α,β-Polytetrafluoroethylene-Fe-PbO 2 (PTFE-Fe-PbO 2 ) anode. The results showed that 99.0% of AB 9 and 68.9% of COD could be eliminated at initial pH of 5, initial AB 9 concentration of 100 mg L -1 , pulse frequency of 4000 Hz, current density of 20 mA cm −2 and pulse duty cycle of 50% after 120 min of electrolysis. The pulse electrochemical oxidation of AB 9 at the investigated conditions followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. Compared with the direct current mode, 76.0% of energy consumption could be saved at pulse current mode. The effect of mass transfer and electrode distance on the pulse electrochemical oxidation of AB 9 was also investigated in terms of mass transfer coefficient and effectiveness factor, the results showed that the reduced electrode distance was beneficial to improve the mass transfer and oxidation efficiency, as well as the energy efficiency. LC-MS analysis revealed that benzenesulfonate group, C-N and C-S bonds in AB 9 molecule were initially cleaved under the attack of ⋅OH, then some carboxylic acids were formed and eventually mineralized to CO 2 and H 2 O. Therefore, pulse electrochemical oxidation with a PTFE-Fe-PbO 2 electrode might be a promising alternative to enhance the practicability of electrochemical treatment for dye wastewater.
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环境工程
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电化学
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INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2021
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IF 4.932
Difan Zhang,Yi Feng,Hanbo Pan,Zhenquan Xuan,Sicheng Yan,Yuechun Mao,Xiao Xiao,Xinghan Huang,Hui Zhang,Fei Zhou,Bojun Chen,Xiaowei Chen,Hao Liu,Xiaojun Yan,Hongze Liang,Wei Cui
Objectives This study was aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effects of 9-methylfascaplysin, a novel marine derivative derived from sponge, against middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO)-induced motor impairments, neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in rats. Methods Neurological and behavioral tests were used to evaluate behavioral changes. The 2, 3, 5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining was used to determine infarct size and edema extent. Activated microglia/macrophage was analyzed by immunohistochemical staining of Iba-1. RT-PCR and ELISA were used to measure the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, CD16 and CD206. Western blotting analysis was performed to explore the activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and NLRP3. The levels of oxidative stress were studied by evaluating the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. Results Post-occlusion intracerebroventricular injection of 9-methylfascaplysin significantly attenuated motor impairments and infarct size in MCAO rats. Moreover, 9-methylfascaplysin reduced the activation of microglia/macrophage in ischemic penumbra as evidenced by the decreased Iba-1-positive area and the reduced expression of pro-inflammatory factors. Furthermore, 9-methylfascaplysin inhibited MCAO-induced oxidative stress and activation of NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome. Conclusion All the results suggested that 9-methylfascaplysin might produce neuroprotective effects against MCAO via the reduction of oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, simultaneously, possibly via the inhibition of NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome.
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神经病学
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ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
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2020
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IF 3.31
Min Yang,Qin Zhang,Wenjing Zhang,Zhongqi Hao,Yuancheng Qin,Xia Hai,Fangfang Li,Dan Zhou,Yubao Zhang
Improving the hole carrier mobility of organic hole-transporting materials is critical for the development of advanced quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs). Here, a simple method is reported for enhancing the hole-charge mobility in poly(9-vinylcarbazole), PVK. Doping of the PVK using the molecular Lewis acid tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane as a dopant is shown to have a powerful effect on the hole-charge mobility, and the performance of the QLEDs. By adjusting the amount of dopant, the p-type Hall mobility can be increased up to 3.3-fold, and thereby, the external quantum efficiency and current efficiency of QLEDs are improved by 132% and 249%, respectively.
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材料科学
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电气工程
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光电技术
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JOURNAL OF BIOACTIVE AND COMPATIBLE POLYMERS
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2019
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IF 1.976
Yumeng Yang,Shixin Liu,Xiang Cai,Dong Ma,Jun Xu
To obtain an efficient drug and gene co-delivery hydrogel, methoxy polyethylene glycol was reacted with the caprolactone units to form the MPEG-PCL block copolymer through the polymerization reaction, which is amphiphilic and can load the hydrophobic drugs. Then, MPEG-PCL conjugated with a multi-generation poly(L-lysine) dendron to form the guest molecule MPEG-PCL-PLLD. After interacted with α-cyclodextrin through host–guest inclusion, the drug and gene dual carrier of supramolecular hydrogel was obtained. The physical properties of the hydrogel, such as the gelation time, the hydrogel strength, or its shear viscosity, could be modulated by the hose molecule of α-cyclodextrin content. MPEG-PCL-PLLD could co-load the drug and gene effectively. After gelation, the loaded drug and gene could be released sustainedly, and the release rate of them was also modulated by the α-cyclodextrin content. The supramolecular hydrogel showed a sustained effect on tumor cells and could induce the cell apoptosis sustainedly. Moreover, the co-delivery strategy was superior to only drug or gene used in tumor cell inhibition. This supramolecular hydrogel as the high-efficiency and sustained co-delivery system showed a promising application in a long-term tumor therapy.
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生物材料学
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肿瘤治疗学
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药剂学
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CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY
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2024
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IF 3.7
Jingying Qin,Cheli Wang,Xiaoying Zhou
Reduced glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant involved in redox homeostasis, and recently regarded as an inducer of Reductive stress. Its immune-regulatory effects on lymphocytes have not been extensively studied. This study is based on the finding that much increased GSH level in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rat spleen, and aimed to investigate the effects of GSH (0, 1, 10, 100 mM) on normal and immune-stimulated spleen lymphocytes respectively. The elevated GSH level is associated with the increased levels of inflammatory factors; especially the increased DPP1 activity indicated immune-granulocytes activation in CIA rat spleen. Exogenous GSH had different influences on normal and CIA lymphocytes, affecting intracellular levels of GSH, Glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) and Reactive oxygen species (ROS); as well as the expressions of NF-κB, MMP-9, Bcl-2, GST, P38, PCNA and TLR4. The increased extracellular GSH level disturbed redox homeostasis and induces reductive stress to spleen lymphocytes, which decreased intracellular GSH concentration and influenced the MAPK/PCNA and NF-κB/MMP-9 signaling pathways, as well as cell cycles respectively, leading to cell senescence/ferroptosis/apoptosis. This study also revealed the multiple faces of GSH in regulating spleen lymphocytes, which depended on its levels in tissue or in cells, and the activation status of lymphocytes. These findings indicate the immune-regulatory role of GSH on spleen-lymphocytes, and the high level GSH in CIA rat spleens may contribute to CIA development.
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免疫学
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药理学
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细胞生物学
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风湿病学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2022
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IF 14.224
Zhengwen Wei,Xiang-fei Lü,Wei Wang,Giuseppe Mele,Zhen-Yi Jiang
Phenanthrene (PTH) and 9-phenanthrol (9-PTH) exhibited severe health threats and ecological hazards, for this reason, exploring a high-efficient removing strategy for PTH and 9-PTH could be considered of great urgency. Herein the 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxaldehyde m-phenylenediamine Schiff base magnetic polymer (magnetic BIPH-PHEN) was successfully fabricated via Schiff base polycondensation reaction and the subsequently one-pot embedded method. The mutual aromatic nucleus of BIPH-PHEN polymer and PTH/9-PTH could form π–π interaction, thus improving the capture ability, the embedded Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles provided the possibility for rapid separation. The physical and chemical properties of the magnetic BIPH-PHEN were systematically characterized. The removal rate of magnetic BIPH-PHEN towards PTH and 9-PTH was 85.65 % and 98.52 %, respectively (PTH or 9-PTH: 8 mg/L; Adsorbent: 0.2 g/L). The DFT calculations including energy calculations and electrostatic potential distribution analyzed the different bonding modes and proposed the most possible bonding modes in the adsorbent/adsorbate system. Moreover, the LUMO and HOMO orbits combined with energy gaps analysis proved the existence and specific types of the π–π interaction. The monolayer adsorption occurred on the homogeneous magnetic BIPH-PHEN surface, simultaneously the chemisorption was dominant. This work not only proposed new sights on assembling magnetic Schiff base polymer for removing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, but also provided a deeper understanding of intramolecular interactions.
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环境科学
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理论化学
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CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGY
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2019
·Vol. 84
·期 3
·527-537
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IF 3.008
Weng Qi,Zhou Leilei,Xia Lihua,Zheng Yixin,Zhang Xiangli,Li Fengzhi,Li Qingyong
Purpose Recent researches are attempting to verify that the 3D cell models can provide a gap bridge between in vitro and in vivo for anticancer drug evaluations. The aim of this study was to continue the development of novel in vitro 3D cell models and the investigation of the cellular uptake mechanism of camptothecin (CPT) and its derivatives [FL118 (10,11-methylenedioxy-20( S )-camptothecin), 9-Q20 (9- p -trifluoromethylphenyl-10,11-methylenedioxy-20( S )-camptothecin)] in 2D and 3D cell models. Methods The 3D cell models were established using ultralow attachment 96-well plates. The cytotoxicity of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20 was evaluated by MTT method. The effects of compound concentration, incubation time, temperature, and transporter inhibitors on the cellular uptake of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20 were examined in 2D and 3D cell models. Results The cytotoxicity of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20 was lower in 3D cell models than 2D cell models. In 2D Caco-2 cell model, the uptake rate of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20 was faster during the early time of incubation. In 3D Caco-2 cell model, the uptake capacity of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20 was significantly improved over time. In 3D Caco-2 cell model, Verapamil (P-gp inhibitor) and Gefitinib (BCRP inhibitor) more significantly increased the uptake of CPT and 9-Q20. In contrast, P-gp and BCRP did not affect the accumulation of FL118 in 2D and 3D Caco-2 cell models. The accumulation of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20 was greater in HepG2 cells than HCT116 cells. Conclusion The 3D cell models provided more potency information on the process of cellular uptake of CPT, FL118, and 9-Q20, which more objectively reflected the drug sensitivity and drug resistance in vivo compared with the 2D cell models.
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细胞生物学
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药物开发
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 18.5
Kewei Liu,Yuqin Peng,Mingheng Xu,Kun Yuan,Yongchuan Li,Chuman Lin,Xiaolin Zhao,Juan Zhu,Yuan Chang,Zhenzhou Lin,Suyue Pan,Huanrong Ma,Xiaorui Wang,Kaibin Huang
Brain edema robustly increases mortality and hinders functional recovery after acute ischemic stroke. However, there are currently no effective therapies available for treating or preventing it. The unchecked opening of the transient receptor potential M4 (TRPM4) channel results in an excessive influx of Na + and water, which contributes significantly to the formation of brain edema after ischemic stroke. 9-phenanthrol (9-Phe), a potent TRPM4 inhibitor, has limited clinical applicability due to its potential cytotoxicity and poor solubility. A brain-targeting T7 (HAIYPRH)-modified lipid nanoparticle (LNP) encapsulated 9-Phe (9-Phe@T7-LNP) is designed and synthesized to improve the physicochemical properties and pharmacokinetic properties of 9-Phe for treating brain edema in vivo. These results demonstrated that 9-Phe@T7-LNP can penetrate the intact blood-brain barrier (BBB) in normal mice and target the brain parenchyma. Moreover, 9-Phe@T7-LNP effectively reduced infarct volume and brain edema, prevented neuronal loss and BBB disruption, improved survival, and facilitated neurological function recovery after transient middle cerebral artery occlusion in mice. Additionally, 9-Phe@T7-LNP scavenged oxygen-free radicals and prevented neuronal apoptosis in cultured neurons subjected to oxygen and glucose deprivation/reperfusion. In summary, these findings showed that 9-Phe@T7-LNP holds strong potential as a promising targeted therapy for brain edema after stroke, providing superior pharmacological neuroprotection against brain edema.
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药理学
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纳米技术
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中风研究
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Acta Biomaterialia
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2017
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IF 6.319
Yanan Kang,Lu Lu,Jinshuai Lan,Yue Ding,Jing Yang,Yong Zhang,Yuan Zhao,Tong Zhang,Rodney J.Y. Ho
A novel redox-sensitive system for co-delivering hydrophobic drugs and hydrophilic siRNA or shRNA was developed by conjugating gambogic acid (GA) with poly(amido amine)s (PAAs) through amide bonds, which is called GA-conjugated PAAs (PAG). PAG can self-assemble into micelles as amphiphilic block copolymers , which exhibits an excellent loading ability for the co-delivery of docetaxel (DTX) and MMP-9 shRNA with adjustable dosing ratios. In addition, confocal microscopy , flow cytometry and in vitro transfection analyses demonstrated more efficient cellular internalization of DTX and MMP-9 shRNA after incubation with PAG/DTX- MMP-9 shRNA micelles (PAG/DTX-shRNA) than with free drugs. Unlike traditional amphiphilic copolymer micelles, GA conjugated in PAG possesses an intrinsic anticancer efficacy. The presence of disulfide bonds in PAAs enables rapid disassembly of PAG micelles in response to reducing agents, inducing the release of loaded drugs (DTX, GA and MMP-9 shRNA). In vitro cellular assays revealed that PAG/DTX-shRNA micelles inhibited MCF-7 cell proliferation more efficiently than the single drug or single drug-loaded micelles. In vivo biodistribution and anti-tumor effect studies using an MCF-7 breast cancer xenograft mouse model have indicated that PAG/DTX-shRNA micelles can enhance drug accumulation compared with the free drug, thereby sustaining the therapeutic effect on tumors. Additionally, PAG/DTX-shRNA micelles displayed a greater anti-tumor efficacy than Taxotere® and PAG-shRNA micelles. These results suggest that the redox-sensitive PAG platform is a promising co-delivery system for combining drugs and gene therapy for the treatment of cancer. Statement of Significance The PAG micelles were designed by conjugating gambogic acid (GA) with poly(amido amine)s (PAAs), which would serve dual purposes as both gene and drugs co-delivery carrier and an anti-tumor prodrug. Unlike traditional amphiphilic micelles, GA conjugated in PAG could exert its intrinsic efficacy and provide synergistic antiproliferative effects with docetaxel (DTX) on MCF-7 cells. Disulfide bonds in PAG enables a rapid disassembly of PAG micelles in response to reducing agents and to release all loaded drugs (DTX, GA and MMP-9 shRNA) at tumor sites. PAG/DTX-shRNA micelles displayed greater anti-tumor efficacy than that of Taxotere®, indicating the design concept for PAG works well. And the strategy for PAG could be used to develop a series of similar co-delivery systems through conjugations of other small-molecule drugs with PAAs, such as doxorubicin , methotrexate and other drugs with carboxy groups in their structure.
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纳米技术
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癌症研究
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生物医学工程
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ANALYST
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2014
·Vol. 139
·期 10
·2499-2506
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IF 3.906
Qingqing Wen,Xi Zhang,Jiye Cai,Pei-Hui Yang
Cytochrome c (cyt c) and caspase-9 were critical biomarkers in mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. A novel electrochemical immunosensor was developed for in situ analysis of cyt c and caspase-9 in the cytosol. Gold nanoparticle–polydopamine (AuNP/PDA) composites were used to fabricate the interface of the sensor. The anti-cyt c or anti-caspase-9 functionalized-immunosensor provided a biomimetic interface for immunosensing of cyt c or caspase-9 in Hela cells during apoptosis. The changes in the expression level of cyt c and caspase-9 in the cytosol upon curcumin-induced apoptosis were detected by using the proposed method, and also the influence of different concentrations and incubation times of curcumin-induced Hela cells was investigated. This method achieved a linear range (0.1–100 μM) for standard cyt c and caspase-9, with a detection limit of 0.03 ± 0.01 μM for standard cyt c and 0.08 ± 0.02 μM for standard caspase-9. Moreover, this method was used to detect cells which could detect as low as 100 cells which expressed cyt c and caspase-9, and also the results are in good agreement with standard flow cytometry analysis. The developed electrochemical immunosensor offered a simple and rapid approach for sensitive evaluation of apoptosis markers with considerable specificity and reproducibility, and also the developed strategy could be of great importance in clinical diagnosis and therapeutic research.
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生物技术
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分析化学
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Journal of Advanced Ceramics
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2022
·Vol. 11
·期 3
·392-402
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IF 11.534
Feng Chao,Zhou Xu,Tao Bingjing,Wu Haitao,Huang Shifeng
Dense microwave dielectric ceramics of Ce 2 [Zr 1 − x (Al 1/2 Ta 1/2 ) x ] 3 (MoO 4 ) 9 (CZMAT) ( x = 0.02–0.10) were prepared by the conventional solid-state route. The effects of (Al 1/2 Ta 1/2 ) 4+ on their microstructures, sintering behaviors, and microwave dielectric properties were systematically investigated. On the basis of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) results, all the samples were matched well with Pr 2 Zr 3 (MoO 4 ) 9 structures, which belonged to the space group \(R\bar 3c\) . The lattice parameters were obtained using the Rietveld refinement method. The correlations between the chemical bond parameters and microwave dielectric properties were calculated and analyzed by using the Phillips—Van Vechten—Levine (P—V—L) theory. Excellent dielectric properties of Ce 2 [Zr 0.94 (Al 1/2 Ta 1/2 ) 0.06 ] 3 (MoO 4 ) 9 with a relative permittivity ( ε r ) of 10.46, quality factor ( Q × f ) of 83,796 GHz, and temperature coefficient of resonant frequency ( τ f ) of −11.50 ppm/°C were achieved at 850 °C.
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材料科学
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陶瓷
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微波介电材料
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