Nature Communications
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 1
·1-9
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IF 14.7
Zhang Qing Yun,Zhang Lin Juan,Zhu Jian Qiu,Gong Le Le,Huang Zhe Cheng,Gao Feng,Wang Jian Qiang,Xie Xian Qing,Luo Feng
With the rapid development of nuclear energy, problems with uranium supply chain and nuclear waste accumulation have motivated researchers to improve uranium separation methods. Here we show a paradigm for such goal based on the in-situ formation of π - f conjugated two-dimensional uranium-organic framework. After screening five π -conjugated organic ligands, we find that 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol would be the best one to construct uranium-organic framework, thus resulting in 100% uranium removal from both high and low concentration with the residual concentration far below the WHO drinking water standard (15 ppb), and 97% uranium capture from natural seawater (3.3 ppb) with a record uptake efficiency of 0.64 mg·g −1 ·d −1 . We also find that 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol can overcome the ion-interference issue such as the presence of massive interference ions or a 21-ions mixed solution. Our finds confirm the superiority of our separation approach over established ones, and will provide a fundamental molecule design for separation upon metal-organic framework chemistry.
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核能
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材料科学
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环境科学
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化学
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DYES AND PIGMENTS
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2021
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IF 4.889
Haifeng Lu,Lichao Xu,Hua Wang,Shengyu Feng
Fluorescent silicone polymers have attracted much attention owing to their strong fluorescence and high stabilities. However, most of these silicone polymers have suffered from fluorescence quenching caused by aggregation in high concentrations. In this work, 7, 11-diphenyl-8 H - acenaphth[1, 2 - f ] isoindole-8, 10 (9 H ) - dione functionalized polysiloxane (PMDF) with strong blue fluorescence was successfully synthesized via Diels-Alder reaction. Besides high thermal stability, PMDF showed unique aggregation-induced emission enhancement in high concentrations, indicating it is an excellent fluorescent silicone polymer in both disperse and aggregate state. Moreover, the product polymer showed highly sensitive fluorescence response to Fe 3+ , with low detection limit to 0.895 ppm and a high selectivity in the present of other metal ions. This work may open a new window for exploring fluorescent polymers as ideal probe for Fe 3+ .
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材料科学
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分析化学
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
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2024
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IF 4.5
A. W. Peshala Amarajeewa,Aslihan Özcan,Alveena Mukhtiar,Xu Ren,Qianyu Wang,Pemra Ozbek,Malgorzata A. Garstka,Onur Serçinoğlu
HLA-B*39:06, HLA-B*39:01, and HLA-B*38:01 are closely related HLA allotypes differentially associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk and progression. B*39:06 is highly predisposing, while B*39:01 and B*38:01 are weakly predisposing and protective allotypes, respectively. Here, we aimed to decipher molecular mechanisms underlying the differential association of these allotypes with T1D pathogenesis. We addressed peptide binding and conformational stability of HLA-B allotypes using computational and experimental approaches. Computationally, we found that B*39:06 and B*39:01 allotypes had more rigid peptide-binding grooves and were more promiscuous in binding peptides than B*38:01. Peptidomes of B*39:06 and B*39:01 contained fewer strong binders and were of lower affinity than that of B*38:01. Experimentally, we demonstrated that B*39:06 and B*39:01 had a higher capacity to bind peptides and exit to the cell surface but lower surface levels and were degraded faster than B*38:01. In summary, we propose that promiscuous B*39:06 and B*39:01 may bind suboptimal peptides and transport them the cell surface, where such unstable complexes may contribute to the pathogenesis of T1D.
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免疫学
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分子生物学
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1型糖尿病
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HLA遗传学
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MACROMOLECULES
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2022
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IF 6.057
Wenxiang Zhang,Yue Wu,Yinhui Li,Shuhui Chen,Yu Fu,Zhonghui Zhang,Tong Yan,Shanshan Wang,Heping Ma
Efficiently capturing and recycling perfluorinated electron specialty gases (F-gases) with severe greenhouse effects (e.g., long atmospheric lifetime and high global warming potential) from etching exhaust is of great significance to the semiconductor industry. The adsorption separation technique based on a porous adsorbent is considered as an economical and effective method to remove the F-gases in the semiconductor exhaust, benefiting from its low energy consumption and high operational feasibility. Herein, two fluorinated microporous polymers (termed POPTrB-4F and POPTrB-8F) have been synthesized via direct C–H arylation polycondensation. Motivated by their fluorinated pore structure and sturdy covalent bond linkage mode, the separation performances of POPTrB-4F/8F for F-gases under both equilibrium and kinetic conditions were systematically studied. Both experimental results and theoretical calculations show that these two fluorinated polymers can selectively capture F-gases from the simulated etching exhaust. Impressively, the ideal adsorbed solution theory selectivity of POPTrB-4F and POPTrB-8F to SF6 reached 62.88 and 51.55, respectively, at 298.15 K and 1 bar. Moreover, the mechanisms of gas adsorption and separation in porous organic polymers have also been profoundly revealed through simulation calculations based on the density functional theory. These results suggest the possibility of exploiting these fluorinated microporous polymers for the separation of F-gases in an eco-friendly way.
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材料科学
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环境工程
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化学工程
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半导体技术
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2025
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IF 21.1
Ye Chen,Xiaokang Sha,Junpo Guo,Xupo Liu,Meinan Chang,Jiayao Qiu,Jingru Zhang,Bowen Cai,Jiashu Tang,Yi Liu,Huaiyu Shao,Deli Wang
Rational design of heteroatom-doped catalysts with prominent reaction kinetics holds immense potential for enhancing biomass electrooxidation processes. Here, we introduce a F-doped NiO nanosheet architecture enriched with F-Ni δ+ -O coordination motifs as an advanced electrocatalyst for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). XPS depth profiling and differential charge density calculations reveal that the distinctive F-Ni δ+ -O configuration induces asymmetric charge redistribution at Ni sites, effectively reducing the activation energy for Ni 3+ OOH species and their subsequent interaction with HMF. Meanwhile, pH-dependent and in-situ Raman measurements demonstrate that F sites function as proton relays, facilitating proton transfer and enabling efficient proton-coupled electron transfer kinetics. The synergistic electronic and proton effects endow excellent catalytic performance, with an oxidation current density of 66.45 mA cm −2 and a reaction rate of 5.23 × 10 −4 s −1 , far higher than that of the original NiO. Notably, the catalyst retains over 95 % Faradaic efficiency and yield of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) after twenty consecutive cycles. This work establishes a dual regulation strategy via heteroatom doping to simultaneously modulate electronic configuration and proton transfer dynamics, offering novel insights into the design of high-performance electrocatalysts for biomass valorization.
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电催化
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材料科学
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可再生能源
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可持续化学
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生物质转化
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2020
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IF 4.939
Wenyu He,Jinhui Wei,Ting Huang,Enren Zhang
For practical applications of microbial fuel cells (MFCs), 5H-dibenz [b,f] azepine-5-carboxamide (Carbamazepine, CBZ) was used as the organic precursor for the synthesis of catalysts composed of Fe–N–C complexes (named as Fe-CBZ-Cats) through a sacrificial support method. Characterizations by SEM, XPS and TEM-EDS elemental mapping show that the synthesized Fe-CBZ-Cats have porous structure and uniformly dispersed Fe/N/C complex centers which could play key roles in effective ORR . Linear scanning voltammetry (LSV) measurements show that the synthesized Fe-CBZ-Cats exhibits ORR activity comparable to commercial Pt/C catalysts under the same catalyst loading (2 mg cm −2 ). The maximum power density produced by cathode-limiting MFCs with Fe-CBZ-Cats air cathodes was 431 ± 23 μW cm −2 , higher than those in the control MFCs with Pt/C air cathodes (403 ± 13 μW cm −2 ) and activated carbon air cathodes (296 ± 24 μW cm −2 ). In addition, the toxicity tolerance of the synthesized Fe-CBZ-Cats is much higher than Pt/C.
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环境科学
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电化学
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生物工程
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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IF 8.3
Yuan Gao,Jing Gao,Zhibin Zhang,Yue Wu,Xiaolin Sun,Fuhua Zhao,Yuan Zhang,Depeng Song,Wenyan Si,Qing Zhao,Xun Yuan,Jianfei Wu
Sulfide solid-state electrolytes have garnered considerable attention owing to their notable ionic conductivity and mechanical properties. However, achieving an electrolyte characterized by both high ionic conductivity and a stable interface between the electrode and electrolyte remains challenging, impeding its widespread application. In this work, we present a novel sulfide solid-state electrolyte, Li3.04P0.96Zn0.04S3.92F0.08, prepared through a solid-phase reaction, and explore its usage in all-solid-state lithium sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs). The findings reveal that the Zn, F co-doped solid-state electrolyte exhibits an ionic conductivity of 1.23 × 10–3 S cm–1 and a low activation energy (Ea) of 9.8 kJ mol–1 at room temperature, illustrating the aliovalent co-doping’s facilitation of Li-ion migration. Furthermore, benefiting from the formation of a LiF-rich interfacial layer between the electrolyte and the Li metal anode, the Li/Li3.04P0.96Zn0.04S3.92F0.08/Li symmetrical cell exhibits critical current densities (CCDs) of up to 1 mA cm–2 and maintains excellent cycling stability. Finally, the assembled ASSLSBs exhibit an initial discharge capacity of 1295.7 mAh g–1 at a rate of 0.05 C and at room temperature. The cell maintains a capacity retention of 70.5% for more than 600 cycles at a high rate of 2 C, representing a substantial improvement compared to the cell with Li3PS4. This work provides a new idea for the design of solid-state electrolytes and ASSLSBs.
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材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2017
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IF 4.9
Mi Deng,Yongming Wu,Chao Xu,Yuanxiang Jin,Xiaoli He,Jinbao Wan,Xiaoling Yu,Hongmin Rao,Wenqing Tu
A Chinese perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) substitute frequently detected in the environment, 6:2 chlorinated polyfluorinated ether sulfonate (F-53B), has a similar structure to PFOS and it is proposed to cause thyroid dysfunction. To further confirm this hypothesis, the effects of F-53B on the thyroid endocrine system and underlying mechanisms were investigated in vitro and in vivo using rat pituitary GH3 cells and developing zebrafish, respectively. In GH3 cells, F-53B enhanced cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner, indicative of thyroid receptor agonistic activity. In zebrafish larvae, F-53B exposure induced significant developmental inhibition and increased thyroxine (T 4 ) but not 3,5,3′-triiodothyronine (T 3 ) levels accompanied by a decrease in thyroglobulin (TG) protein and transcript levels of most genes involved in the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis. Interestingly, T 4 levels remained significantly increased while TG protein and gene transcription levels were markedly upregulated after depuration. Molecular docking studies revealed that F-53B binds to transthyretin (TTR) by forming hydrogen bonds with Lys123 and Lys115, thereby interfering with thyroid hormone homeostasis. Our collective in vitro , in vivo and in silico studies provide novel evidence that F-53B disrupts the thyroid endocrine system at environmentally relevant concentrations, which cannot be recovered after depuration. Given the persistence of F-53B in the environment, the long-term consequences of thyroid hormone disruption by this chemical warrant further investigation.
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环境科学
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毒理学
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内分泌学
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BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2020
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IF 4.831
Shiyang Zhou,Gangliang Huang
In this study, a series of novel 7 H -benzo [ c ] [1,3] dioxolo [4, 5- f ] chromen-7-one derivatives were obtained by structural modification of the lead compounds with Fissitungfine B. A total 15 compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of tumor. These target compounds have the novel chemical structures that named three six-membered rings including one lactone six-membered ring. In vitro assay, the results showed that the target compounds have a broad spectrum and strong of anti-tumor activity. Such as the target compound 4n to MCF-7 was IC 50 = 0.35 ± 0.01 μM, to A-549 was IC 50 = 0.37 ± 0.01 μM, to Hela was IC 50 = 0.56 ± 0.02 μM, to MDC-803 was IC 50 = 0.53 ± 0.02 μM and COLO-205 was IC 50 = 0.50 ± 0.02 μM in vitro . At the same time, in vivo anti-tumor activity assay results showed that the target compounds had a good inhibitory effect on tumor growth. Among them, the target compound 4n had the best anti-tumor activity, it could inhibit tumor growth well at a low dose. The target compound 4n could be used as a candidate drug for further research and development, in order to be used as early as application in the clinical treatment of tumors.
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药物化学
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肿瘤学
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有机合成
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ENDOCRINE
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2016
·Vol. 56
·期 1
·73-81
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IF 3.279
Zhu Jing-Jie,Huang Jun-Shang,Wang Ting,Ji Jun,Hou Ai-Jun,Wang He-Yao
Adipose tissue is not only a lipid storage site, but also a well-known endocrine organ. Dysfunction of adipose tissue is associated with irregular lipid metabolism, ectopic lipid accumulation and insulin resistance. It is proposed that modulating on adipose tissue is a reasonable way to ameliorate glucose and lipid metabolism. (±)-sanggenol F (SGF, purity >98.5%) was synthesized as a racemic mixture of natural (+)-sanggenol F. In this study, SGF was found to promote adipocyte differentiation, enhance insulin sensitivity, and upregulate beneficial adipokines expression in 3T3-L1 cells. Furthermore, in vivo study showed that treatment with SGF for 4 weeks improved glucose metabolism, by decreasing fasting blood glucose and enhancing insulin sensitivity. It also improved lipid metabolism, with reduced serum lipid level and ameliorated hepatic steatosis in db/db mice. During the process of target finding, we found that SGF had multiple activities of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibition, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α agonism. These results showed the potential of SGF as a candidate for the therapy of type 2 diabetes.
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药理学
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内分泌学
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代谢
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JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2020
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IF 7.888
Lei Lei,Danlian Huang,Chen Zhang,Rui Deng,Sha Chen,Zhihao Li
As a member of the transition metal sulfide family, cobalt sulfides (CoS x ) are considered as highly-activity, cost-effectively, as well as stable electrocatalysts with huge potential for the application of water splitting. Combining experiments and theoretical calculations, we demonstrated that F dopants could activate the Co and S sites of CoS 2 in CoS 2 @NF composites prepared via one-step hydrothermal method and contribute to enhance the intrinsic electrical conductivity, achieving a significantly improved activity of water splitting. The improved surface wettability in F-doped CoS 2 @NF composites ensures rapid electrolyte penetration and accelerates migration of hydroxyl as well as oxygen release. Furthermore, the F-doped CoS 2 @NF composites exhibit remarkable electrocatalytic activity and excellent long-term operational stability for overall water splitting in alkaline and neutral media. Predominantly, our work could be explored to enhance and understand the catalytic properties of other transition metal sulfides, and be also expected for further progress achieved with other nonmetal element dopants.
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电化学
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材料科学
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催化
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能源材料
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Food Science & Nutrition
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2024
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IF 3.5
Jialing Lin,Chuanhui Zeng,Xueli Li,Qin Tang,Jing Liao,Yan Jiang,Xianchun Zeng
Heterocyclic amines (HAs) are a group of mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds produced from the processing of high-protein foods, which include 2-amino-3-methylimidazo[4, 5-f]quinoline (IQ) showing the strongest carcinogenic effect. Camels are able to digest HAs in foods, which provide rich microbial resources for the study. Thus, camel rumen and intestinal microbiota were used to degrade IQ, and the dominant microorganisms and their degradation characteristics were investigated. After three generations of culture with IQ as the sole carbon source, the highest abundance in rumen and intestinal microbes was found in the Proteobacteria phylum. The strains of third generation of the rumen contents were mainly attributed to the genera Brevundimonas and Pseudomonas , and the dominant genera in intestine were Ochrobactrum , Bacillus , and Pseudomonas . Microorganisms were further isolated and purified from the third generation cultures. These 27 strains from the rumen (L1–L27) and 23 strains from the intestine (C1–C23) were obtained. Among them, four strains with the most effective degrading abilities were as follows: L6 (28.55% of IQ degrading rate) and C1 (25.19%) belonged to the genus Ochrobactrum , L15 (23.41%) belonged to the genus Pseudomonas , and C16 (20.89%) were of the genus Bacillus . This study suggested the application of abundant microbial resources from camels' digestive tract to biodegrade foodborne toxins.
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微生物学
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环境科学
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食品科学
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毒理学
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