INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2023
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IF 8.2
Cuicui Ding,Mengdie Tian,Yue Wang,Kuan Cheng,Yifan Yi,Min Zhang
The effect of carbohydrates on collagen self-assembly behavior has been widely investigated because of their regulation on collagen fibrogenesis in vivo. In this paper, β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was selected as an external disturbance to explore its intrinsic regulating mechanism on collagen self-assembly. The results of fibrogenesis kinetics indicated that β-CD had a bilateral regulation on collagen self-aggregation process, which was closely related to the content of β-CD: collagen protofibrils with low β-CD content were less aggregated compared to collagen protofibrils with high β-CD content. However, typical periodic stripes of ~67 nm on collagen fibrils were observed from transmission electron microscope (TEM), indicating that β-CD did not disturb the lateral arrangement of collagen molecules to form a 1/4 staggered structure. Correspondingly, the degree of aggregation of collagen self-assembled fibrils was closely correlated with the addition of β-CD content, as confirmed by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM). In addition, collagen/β-CD fibrillar hydrogel had good thermal stability and cytocompatibility. These results provide a better understanding of how to construct a structurally reliable collagen/β-CD fibrillar hydrogel as a biomedical material in a β-CD-regulated environment.
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生物材料学
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分子生物学
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生物医学工程
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BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 4.5
Li Guan,Aiyun Li,Pengfei Song,Wanzhen Su,Shengjie Zhang,Jiaxin Chen,Xiangying Jiao,Weize Li
Dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase A (DYRK1A) is a potential drug target for diabetes. The DYRK1A inhibitor can promote β cells proliferation, increase insulin secretion and reduce blood sugar in diabetes. In this paper, a series β-carboline-cinnamic acid skeletal derivatives were designed, synthesized and evaluated to inhibit the activity of DYRK1A and promote pancreatic islet β cell proliferation. Pharmacological activity showed that all of the compounds could effectively promote pancreatic islet β cell proliferation at a concentration of 1 μM, and the cell viability of compound A1, A4 and B4 reached to 381.5 %, 380.2 % and 378.5 %, respectively. Compound A1, A4 and B4 could also inhibit the expression of DYRK1A better than positive drug harmine. Further mechanistic studies showed that compound A1, A4 and B4 could inhibit DYRK1A protein expression via promoting its degradation and thus enhancing the expression of proliferative proteins PCNA and Ki67. Molecular docking showed that β-carboline scaffold of these three compounds was fully inserted into the ATP binding site and formed hydrophobic interactions with the active pocket. Besides, these three compounds were predicted to possess better drug-likeness properties using SwissADME. In conclusion, compounds A1, A4 and B4 were potent pancreatic β cell proliferative agents as DYRK1A inhibitors and might serve as promising candidates for the treatment of diabetes.
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药物化学
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药理学
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药物发现
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PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
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2025
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IF 6.3
Lanxin Luo,Ting Gao,Yanni Deng,Mengyao Chai,Bo Li,Hao Ni,Kai Wang,Mengting Zhang,Yaojia Liu,Hao Jiang,Chuankui Song,Tingting Jing
Herbivore-induced plant volatiles play a crucial role in enhancing plant resistance and adaptability. However, the key volatiles triggering this response and their activation mechanisms remain largely unknown. Although tea aphids ( Toxoptera aurantii ) are common tea plantation pests, the underlying biochemical pathways by which aphid-induced volatiles in Camellia sinensis contribute to aphid resistance are not well understood. In this study, we measured jasmonic acid (JA) accumulation induced by aphid feeding using LC-MS and DESI-IMS analysis. We also identified a diverse array of aphid-induced volatiles through GC-MS. Notably, tea aphids stimulated β-Elemene accumulation, enhancing ‘Shuchazao’ resistance to tea aphids. We also evaluated the insecticidal activity of β-Elemene through contact toxicity and repellent bioassays. For the first time, we identified aphid-induced CsELE as a terpene synthase enzyme catalyzing the final step in β-Elemene biosynthesis from farnesyl pyrophosphate. Transient overexpression and gene silencing of CsELE affected β-Elemene accumulation, thereby influencing tea plant resistance to aphids. Furthermore, Dual-Luciferase and Y1H assays revealed that MYC2a, a core transcription factor in the JA signaling pathway, positively regulates CsELE expression. Overall, this study advances our understanding of the transcriptional regulation of tea volatiles in response to pest attacks, providing new insights into the ecological significance of terpene volatiles under biotic stress.
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植物学
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分子生物学
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生态学
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Food Quality and Safety
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2023
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IF 5.6
Li Yang,Wu Minyu,Zhai Liang,Zhang Hui,Shen Lirong
Camellia oil and olive oil with superior economic value are easily adulterated with other, cheaper oils. It is difficult to identify both oils by traditional methods because of their similar fatty acid profiles. In the present study, a novel method for qualitative and quantitative analysis of β-sitosterol using GC/MS and GC/FID was developed to identify camellia oil and olive oil. The method validation of β-sitosterol analysis showed good linearity and satisfactory values for recovery, accuracy, precision, and repeatability. The linear regression coefficient (R2) of the calibration curve was 0.9985. An acceptable limit of detection (0.36 mg/100 g) and limit of quantification (1.20 mg/100 g) were achieved. The spiked recoveries were 95.0% to 100.3%. The relative standard deviation (RSD) of within-day precision was less than 3.26%, and the RSD of retention times and peak areas for repeatability were within 0.03% and 1.08%, respectively. The contents of β-sitosterol in virgin camellia oil and virgin olive oil were in the range of 14.1–30.2 mg/100 g and 94.3–173.2 mg/100 g, respectively, indicating that the β-sitosterol content in the former is seven times that in the latter, and β-sitosterol could be a potential marker for the authentication and adulteration detection of both oils.
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食品科学
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分析化学
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Molecular Catalysis
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2025
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IF 4.9
Bing He,Chen Huang,Liya Zhou,Guanhua Liu,Ying He,Li Ma,Lihui Wang,Yanjun Jiang,Yunting Liu
The synthesis of enantiopure β-nitroalcohols is of great meaningful, but remains highly challenging especially for commercial applications. Herein, we developed a continuous-flow chemoenzymatic system for the enantioselective synthesis of chiral β-nitroalcohols by combing metal-catalyzed non-enantioselective Henry reaction and enzymatic enantioselective kinetic resolution (KR) reaction. A Lewis acidic metal catalyst (Co(II)@DON) for Henry reaction was prepared by immobilizing cobalt ions on dendrimeric organosilica nanoparticle (DON), which exhibited high activity and reusability for production of racemic β-nitroalcohols. A biocatalyst (BCL@DON) for KR reaction with high activity and high enantioselectivity was prepared by immobilizing the lipase from Burkholderia cepacia (BCL) on DON. The integration of these two catalysts in continuous-flow systems produced enantiopure chiral β-nitroalcohols in 37-49% yields and 99% ee, and achieved a 26-fold improvement in space-time yield (STY) compared to the batch system.
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有机化学
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生物催化
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2011
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IF 3.068
Jingpeng Yuan,Yongchao Lai,Junling Duan,Quanqin Zhao,Jinhua Zhan
A mono-6-thio-β-cyclodextrin-modified silver film was synthesized via galvanic displacement on copper foil. The prepared silver films could enrich non-polar polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) molecules from hydrophilic phase using thiolate β-cyclodextrins (SH-β-CDs) as receptors. The components of as-prepared Ag-coated-Cu (Ag–Cu) film were confirmed by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). Both surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) measurements gave strong evidences that the thiolated β-cyclodextrins (SH-β-CDs) had been immobilized on the surface of silver film. Compared to the substrates prepared in the absence of SH-β-CD, the surface morphology of the CD-modified Ag films was obviously changed. The interfacial enrichment and the capability of substrates to form inclusion complexes with PCBs molecules were tested by using PCB-15 (4,4′-dichlorobiphenyl) as the probe molecules via SERS technique. The measured SERS spectra could distinguish the PCB-15 molecules at micro-molar level according to the most intense CCC bending in-plane mode of PCBs. The enhancement factor (EF) of the SERS substrates for PCB-15 was 1.2 × 10 5 , which was comparable with a number of previous reports.
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分析化学
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 12.2
Xing Shen,Yang Chen,Xiuxiu Liu,Xuejiao Qie,Zhongping Chai,Maomao Zeng
β -Carboline heterocyclic amines ( β -CHAs), known for their synergistic neurotoxic and carcinogenic effects, are predominantly produced by humans through cigarette smoke and food and are found particularly in meats cooked at high temperatures. Few studies have explored the differences in the mechanisms of accumulation of β -CHAs in smoked meat and meat processed at high temperatures. In this research, the concentration of β -CHAs in smoked meats prepared using a variety of wood materials was measured using LC MS/MS. Additionally, key volatile organic compound markers associated with β -CHAs accumulation in smoke were identified through GC MS and multivariate statistical analysis and subsequently confirmed in a chemical simulation system. Three types of strainers, each with a distinct aperture size, were used to assess the efficacy of particle filtration in reducing β -CHAs levels in smoked meat. The findings indicated that smoke exposure indeed increases the β -CHAs content of meat. However, only the strainer capable of filtering PM2.5-sized particles reduced the amount of β -CHAs present compared to the control group. In contrast, strainers with larger pore sizes facilitated excessive accumulation of β -CHAs. The presence of aldehydes such as 1 H-pyrrole-2-carboxaldehyde, 5-methylfurfural, benzaldehyde , furfural , and nonanal exhibited a positive correlation with the accumulation of β -CHAs. Conversely, phenolic compounds , including 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, 2-methoxy-5-methylphenol, p- cresol, phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-, ( Z )-, phenol, 3-ethyl-, and phenol, 4-ethyl-2-methoxy-, showed a negative correlation. Thus, filters made from chelated carbonyl trap materials both chemically and physically disrupt the buildup of β -CHAs in smoked meats. The use of this approach will not only improve the quality of these products but will also contribute to decreasing the amount of inhalation pollutants released into the environment.
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食品科学
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毒理学
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环境科学
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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IF 7.7
Lei Hao,Junjiao Li,Jin Mao,Qi Zhou,Qianchun Deng,Zhaofei Chai,Lei Zheng,Jie Shi
In this work, soybean lecithin (LC) was used to modify β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) with hydrophobic fat chains to become amphiphilic (LC-CD), and vitamin E (VE) was encapsulated in former modified β-CD complexes (LC-CD-VE), the new Pickering emulsions stabilized by LC-CD-VE and LC-CD complexes for the delivery of β-carotene (BC) were created. The surface tension, contact angle, zeta potential, and particle size were used to assess the changes in complexes nanoparticles at various pH values. Furthermore, LC-CD-VE has more promise as Pickering emulsion stabilizer than LC-CD because of the smaller particle size (271.11 nm), proper contact angle (58.02°), and lower surface tension (42.49 mN/m). The interactions between β-cyclodextrin, soybean lecithin, and vitamin E were confirmed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The durability of Pickering emulsions was examined at various volume fractions of the oil phase and concentrations of nanoparticles. Compared to the emulsion stabilized by LC-CD, the one stabilized by LC-CD-VE showed superior storage stability. Moreover, for the delivery of BC, Pickering emulsions stabilized by LC-CD and LC-CD-VE can outperform bulk oil and Tween 80 stabilized emulsions in terms of UV light stability, storage stability, and bioaccessibility. This work could offer fresh perspectives on stabilizer alternatives for Pickering emulsion delivery systems.
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食品科学
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胶体化学
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营养学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Mingliang Zhang,Qian Ye,Qianqian Yi,Hanbin Wu,Chao Liu,Bingjie Zhang,Xinyi Li,Bin Yan
Extensive studies have been conducted on advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the removal of antibiotics in water environments. However, the separation and recovery of powdered catalysts from water at the end of the reaction remains a great challenge, which hinders the large-scale application of powder photocatalysts. Inspired by the high sustainability, energy efficiency, and cleanliness of photocatalytic technique in antibiotic degradation, we have developed a stable and efficient ultra-thin porous g-C 3 N 4 /β-phase polyvinylidene fluoride (CA-CNS/β-PVDF) membrane for antibiotics removal. Under the optimal reaction conditions, the tetracycline (TC) removal rate of the membrane reached 93.12 % within 2 h due to the synergistic effect of the embedded ultra-thin porous g-C 3 N 4 and β-phase polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The CA-CNS/β-PVDF membrane still maintained excellent photocatalytic performance after five cycles, showing good stability and reusability. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and free radical quenching analyses suggest that the TC degradation efficiency is enhanced by the synergistic effect of free radical-non-free radical mixed pathways (•O 2 , •OH, h + , 1 O 2 ) and 1 O 2 plays an important role in the degradation process. The excellent photocatalytic antibiotics degradation performances of CA-CNS/β-PVDF membrane were still obtained in actual water samples under natural sunlight, suggesting its great application potentials. The photocatalytic mechanism, possible degradation intermediates, and degradation pathways are elucidated based on the theoretical calculations and experiments. The toxicity analysis by QSAR shows that the CA-CNS/β-PVDF membrane successfully reduces the biological toxicity of three antibiotics (TC, OTC, CIP) during the photocatalysis. In all, our work provides a universal immobilization technique of powdered photocatalysts to improve their wastewater purification efficiencies.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2015
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IF 2.711
Hai-Min Shen,Gong-Yuan Zhu,Wu-Bin Yu,Hong-Ke Wu,Hong-Bing Ji,Hong-Xin Shi,Yuan-Bin She,Yi-Fan Zheng
Renewable β -cyclodextrin ( β -CD) was grafted onto the surface of silica gel using (3-chloropropyl)trimethoxysilane and ethylenediamine as linking groups to construct adsorbent in water treatment (CD@Si), and the obtained CD@Si was characterized through FT-IR, XPS, contact angle measurement, TGA, solid-state 13 C NMR, SEM, and XRD analyses. The effects of initial pH, contact time on the adsorption performance of CD@Si to p -nitrophenol, and the adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, adsorption thermodynamics, reusability and adsorption mechanism were investigated systematically, which indicate the adsorption of p -nitrophenol onto CD@Si is a very fast process and the adsorption equilibrium can be reached in 5 s with acceptable equilibrium adsorption capacity of 41.5 mg/g in pH ≥8.5, much faster than many reported adsorbents based on β -CD. The adsorption of p -nitrophenol onto CD@Si follows the pseudo-second-order model, obeys the Freundlich model, and is a feasible, spontaneous and exothermic process which is more favorable in lower temperature. And the formation of inclusion complex and hydrogen bond interaction are two origins of p -nitrophenol being adsorbed onto CD@Si. Additionally, CD@Si can be recycled and reused at least five runs with acceptable adsorption capacity, is a very promising adsorbent in the fast adsorption of p -nitrophenol or its analogues from aqueous phase.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
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2016
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IF 1.86
Jiangyun Dai,Guoying Feng,Jiajia Yin,Chao Yang,Xianheng Yang,Hua Zhang,Hong Zhang,Shouhuan Zhou
NaGdF 4 nanocrystals with controlled shapes were synthesized in an ethylene glycol/deionized water hydrothermal reaction system. Through adjusting the solvent composition, the nanocrystals with nanosphere-, nanotube-, and nanorod-like morphology have been selectively synthesized. The change in the nucleation speed, the growth rates in different crystallographic direction and the aggregation driving forces induced different morphologies of the resulting nanocrystals. A possible mechanism of shape evolution depending on solvent composition was proposed. Photoluminescence spectra of NaGdF 4 :Nd 3+ nanocrystals exhibited characteristic emission of Nd 3+ using an excitation wavelength of 794 nm. Moreover, the nanotube-like nanocrystals exhibited the strongest fluorescence intensity and longest fluorescence decay time.
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材料科学
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光学
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Molecular Catalysis
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2018
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IF 0
Yanting Guo,Xing Chen,Xuan Zhang,Shujin Pu,Xutong Zhang,Chengli Yang,Dali Li
The immobilization of enzyme is an important biotechnology in industry. Enzyme immobilization by nanomaterials has attracted interest of researchers due to potentially promising application. Many enzymes had been successfully immobilized by different nanomaterials. In this work, β-glucosidase was immobilized by SiO 2 nanoparticles (nano-SiO 2 ) and zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), then the enzymatic properties of them were also compared. The nano-SiO 2 @β-glucosidase and the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 achieved immobilization yield of 58.5% and 23.0%, respectively. Optimal temperature of the free β-glucosidase, nano-SiO 2 @β-glucosidase and the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 were around 50 °C. Both free β-glucosidase and nano-SiO 2 @β-glucosidase showed maximal catalytic activity at pH 6.0, while the optimal pH of the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 was 5.4 roughly. The nano-SiO 2 @β-glucosidase exhibited similar pH stability and thermal stability to those of the free β-glucosidase, and the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 improved pH stability greatly. Moreover, after the treatment of trypsin for 4 h at 37 °C, the residual activities of the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 was the highest that retained 94%, which provided huge potential for the application of the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 in industry. Furthermore, the nano-SiO 2 @β-glucosidase and the β-glucosidase@ZIF-8 can be reused for 5 cycles with 87.5% and 88.7% residual activity, respectively.
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生物技术
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酶工程
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纳米材料科学
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