Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
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·Vol. 7
·期 6
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Zuo Shixiang,Wang Chunyu,Alshammari Nawaa Ali Husaykan,El-Bahy Salah Mohamad,Xu Rong,Li Saijie,Wang Lei,Yao Chao,El-Bahy Zeinhom Mohamad,Gui Haoguan
Efficient separation of emulsified oil is urgently needed to repair the ecological environment, given the explosive development in modern industrial civilization. Herein, Janus porous composites were constructed using two different paraffin oil-in-dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) gel emulsions. One of the gel emulsions contained graphene oxide (GO) within the DMSO phase, while the other continuous phase was dissolved with triarm hydroxyl-terminated poly( ε -caprolactone) (PCL-triol). To create Janus porous composites, the gel emulsions were overlaid and solidified with poly[(phenyl isocyanate)- co -formaldehyde] through step-growth polymerization. The resultant GO/PCL Janus porous composites exhibited an asymmetric double-layer structure with a tightly bonded interface. GO/PCL Janus porous composites displayed asymmetric surface wettability, functioning as a liquid diode and enabling effective separation of oil-in-water (O/W) miniemulsion. Under simulated 1.2 sun irradiation, the separation efficiency remained above 95%, and the flux increased to nearly four times that observed without solar irradiation. Furthermore, the Janus porous composite demonstrated excellent reusability, maintaining efficacy after ten cycles of separating emulsified oil. These Janus porous composites demonstrated excellent performance in oil-water separation, making them an ideal candidate for such applications.
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JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
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2024
·Vol. 24
·期 9
·3195-3207
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Gu Meixia,Yin Xiaoshuang,Feng Xiaoning,Shi Nan,Zhu Wei,Guo Shuhai,Li Min,Wu Bo,Li Gang,Cong Xingshun,Lou Bin,Wen Fushan,Liu Dong
Purpose In order to investigate the desorption effect and mechanism of petroleum from petroleum contaminated soil (PCS) in surfactant solution (SAA-solution). Method In this study, the desorption effect of SAA-solution cleaning of PCS was systematically analyzed by using orthogonal experiments. In addition, the petroleum mechanism of desorption from the PCS surface was further explored by kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Results The results indicated that the petroleum removal efficiency (Re) gradually decreased with the increase of PCS particle size and PCS aging time. The highest petroleum Re was 82.13% under optimum conditions. Subsequently, FT-IR and petroleum component analysis showed the petroleum light components were easily removed from PCS, while the petroleum heavy components limited the desorption of petroleum. The kinetic studies revealed that the petroleum desorption was well depicted by the pseudo-first-order kinetic model, and the desorption rate increased with the decrease of PCS particle size. Meanwhile, the petroleum desorption equilibrium was well described by the Langmuir isotherm model and proceeded by a chemical mechanism. The thermodynamic studies demonstrated that the petroleum desorption from PCS was a viable, spontaneous, and endothermic process. Conclusion The study provided theoretical guidance to apply SAA-solution cleaning industrial PCS. Graphical Abstract
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Scientific Reports
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·Vol. 14
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Zhang Chenxu,Ji Zhangxin,Xu Na,Yuan Jingjing,Zeng Wen,Wang Yadong,He Qing,Dong Jiaxing,Zhang Xinyu,Yang Dongmei,Jiang Wei,Yan Yibo,Shang Wencui,Chu Jun,Chu Quangen
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that is highly susceptible to kidney injury. Di’ao XinXueKang capsules (DXXK) is a novel Chinese herbal medicine that has been used in clinical trials for the therapy of DM and kidney disease, but the underlying pharmacological mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to integrate network pharmacology, molecular docking and in vivo experiments to explore the potential mechanisms of DXXK in the treatment of diabetic kidney injury. The chemical constituents of DXXK were extracted from the ETCM and Batman-TCM databases, and then evaluated for their pharmacological activity via the Swiss ADME platform. Multiple disease databases were searched and integrated for DM-related targets. Overlapping targets were then collected to construct a protein–protein interaction (PPI) network. KEGG and GO enrichment analyses were performed based on the Metascape database, and molecular docking was performed using AutoDock Vina software. The main components in DXXK were analyzed by HPLC. The results of network pharmacology and molecular docking were validated in an animal model of DM induced by the combination of a high-fat diet (HFD) and streptozotocin (STZ). We screened and obtained 7 ingredients and identified dioscin, protodioscin, and pseudoprotodioscin as the major components of DXXK by HPLC. A total of 2,216 DM-related pathogenic genes were obtained from DrugBank, GeneCards, OMIM, and DisGeNET databases. KEGG and GO enrichment analyses indicated that the TGF-beta signaling pathway is a critical pathway associated with DM therapy. Molecular docking revealed that the ingredients in DXXK bind to the pivotal targets TGFβ1, Smad2, and Smad3. In diabetic mice, we found that DXXK alleviated diabetic symptoms, lowered blood glucose, improved insulin tolerance, and modulated lipid metabolism. Furthermore, DXXK attenuated renal lesions and fibrosis by downregulating TGFβ1, Smad2, and Smad3. Collectively, our results suggest that DXXK has the potential to regulate glucolipid metabolism in DM, and it may serve as a viable therapeutic option for renoprotection by inhibiting of the TGF-β1/Smad2/3 pathway.
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CHROMATOGRAPHIA
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2024
·Vol. 87
·期 6
·407-418
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Hong Lei,Mao Huihui,Huang Xiaowei,Fu Xinyang,Lin Yanfang
To analyze 1-methyladenosine (m1A) and 1-methylinosine (m1I) in urine samples obtained from patients with breast cancer and healthy people, we used magnetic dispersive solid-phase micro-extraction (MDSPME) combined with high-performance liquid chromatography. The structure and morphology of magnetic nanoparticles, Fe 3 O 4 @GO, were investigated by FT-IR, XRD, TEM, and TGA. m1A and m1I in urine samples were enriched by the solid phase micro-extraction technology of Fe 3 O 4 @GO. Several parameters affecting the extraction efficiency, including adsorption time, pH, ionic strength, mass of adsorbent, extraction time, eluent solvent, elution time, and elution temperature, were researched and optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the corresponding linearity range of the two analytes showed a good linearity ( r 2 > 0.9998) and significant addition recoveries ranging from 88.50 to 109.38%, while the limit of detection was between 0.10 and 0.11 ng/mL. The enrichment factors of m1A and m1I were 108 and 134, respectively. The method was simple, sensitive, and reliable for the detection and purification with good detection limit, and it was suitable for the detection of m1A and m1I in urine samples. In addition, the analysis of modified nucleosides is of great value for the early diagnosis of patients with breast cancer.
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Nature Communications
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2024
·Vol. 15
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·1-9
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Lu Haojie,Zhang Yong,Zhu Mengjia,Li Shuo,Liang Huarun,Bi Peng,Wang Shuai,Wang Haomin,Gan Linli,Wu Xun-En,Zhang Yingying
Endowing textiles with perceptual function, similar to human skin, is crucial for the development of next-generation smart wearables. To date, the creation of perceptual textiles capable of sensing potential dangers and accurately pinpointing finger touch remains elusive. In this study, we present the design and fabrication of intelligent perceptual textiles capable of electrically responding to external dangers and precisely detecting human touch, based on conductive silk fibroin-based ionic hydrogel (SIH) fibers. These fibers possess excellent fracture strength (55 MPa), extensibility (530%), stable and good conductivity (0.45 S·m –1 ) due to oriented structures and ionic incorporation. We fabricated SIH fiber-based protective textiles that can respond to fire, water, and sharp objects, protecting robots from potential injuries. Additionally, we designed perceptual textiles that can specifically pinpoint finger touch, serving as convenient human-machine interfaces. Our work sheds new light on the design of next-generation smart wearables and the reshaping of human-machine interfaces.
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WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
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2024
·Vol. 235
·期 11
·1-22
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Zhang Liping,Wang Weiwei,Guo Xiangshuai,Wang Lifang,Chen Jiale,Cui Xingjian,Li Huitong
Iron and Manganese pollution were widespread in the water of northern Chinese mines, exacerbating regional water scarcity and potential ecological issues. This study aimed to remove dissolved iron and manganese from acid mine water using serpentine-loaded manganese oxide (Serp-MO) prepared by a simple coprecipitation-loaded metal method. Serp-MO was microscopically characterized, and the adsorption performance and adsorption mechanism of the Serp-MO composite adsorbent for Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ were analyzed. After loading, the specific surface area and pore volume of the particles significantly increased, and the surface pore structure improved, which was conducive to the simultaneous adsorption and removal of iron and manganese. The optimal reaction conditions for Serp-MO treatment of composite water samples with Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ mass concentrations of 20 mg/L and 5 mg/L respectively, were as follows: dosage of Serp-MO 550 mg/L, temperature 35 ℃, oscillation rate 180 r/min, and reaction time 140 min. Under these conditions, the removal rates of Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ were 99.8% and 99.6%, respectively. The presence of coexistence cations Zn 2+ and Cu 2+ can inhibit the removal of Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ by Serp-MO, while SO 4 2- can promote the removal. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isothermal adsorption model well described the adsorption process of Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ by the Serp-MO. The maximum adsorption capacities of Serp-MO for Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ were 14.31 mg/g and 24.04 mg/g, representing improvements of 470.12% and 626.28%, respectively, compared to Serp-MO. The adsorption thermodynamics showed that ΔG was <0 and ΔH and ΔS were greater than 0 at all test temperatures, which was an entropy-increasing reaction, and that increasing the temperature was favorable for the removal of Fe 2+ and Mn 2+ . Based on the analysis of adsorption products, Serp-MO primarily facilitates the precipitation of iron in water, while the removal of manganese was mainly by adsorption. A regeneration study over five cycles indicated that Serp-MO possessed promising reusability potential. Furthermore, the safety leaching test indicated that the material caused minimal secondary pollution.
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Nature Communications
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·Vol. 15
·期 1
·1-11
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Lin Tao,Chen Tao,Jiao Chi,Zhang Haoyu,Hou Kai,Jin Hongxiang,Liu Yan,Zhu Wenkun,He Rong
Electrochemical uranium extraction from nuclear wastewater represents an emerging strategy for recycling uranium resources. However, in nuclear fuel production which generates the majority of uranium-containing nuclear wastewater, fluoride ion (F − ) co-exists with uranyl (UO 2 2+ ), resulting in the complex species of UO 2 F x and thus decreasing extraction efficiency. Herein, we construct Ti δ+ -PO 4 3− ion pair extraction sites in Ti(OH)PO 4 for efficient electrochemical uranium extraction in wastewater from nuclear fuel production. These sites selectively bind with UO 2 F x through the combined Ti-F and multiple O-U-O bonds. In the uranium extraction, the uranium species undergo a crystalline transition from U 3 O 7 to K 3 UO 2 F 5 . In real nuclear wastewater, the uranium is electrochemically extracted with a high efficiency of 99.6% and finally purified as uranium oxide powder, corresponding to an extraction capacity of 6829 mg g −1 without saturation. This work paves an efficient way for electrochemical uranium recycling in real wastewater of nuclear production.
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Forensic Toxicology
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2024
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Zhang Xiaolong,Chen Yuxuan,Liu Jinlei,Wang Mengchao,Dai Yinyin,Zhao Kundi,Gu Jie,Zhang Huimin,Wurita Amin,Hasegawa Koutaro
Purpose Distribution and abuse of imidazole-derived γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonists, such as etomidate and metomidate, and their analogs have been encountered frequently especially in China. The aim of this study was to identify etomidate, metomidate, propoxate, and isopropoxate more accurately by establishing a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method and applying it to real forensic cases. Methods One mg of the seized powder was dissolved in 1 mL of methanol, and subjected to GC–MS and LC–MS/MS. Hair samples were washed and cut into approximately 2 mm sections, then ground to powder by a low-temperature grinder. Twenty mg of the hair powder was extracted with 1 mL of methanol, and the supernatant was subjected to LC–MS/MS. Results Etomidate, metomidate, propoxate, and isopropoxate were chromatographically separated and each mass spectrum was obtained by GC–MS. For LC–MS/MS, tested validation data were all satisfactory. The seized powder samples contained isopropoxate, with an approximate content of 30.9%. Etomidate, etomidate acid, metomidate, and isopropoxate could be determined in the submitted hairs, ranging from 2.89 to 8.09 ng/mg, 0.0591–0.177 ng/mg, 0.342–2.77 ng/mg, and 33.2–130 ng/mg, respectively. Conclusions Mass spectra and ion chromatograms of etomidate, metomidate, isopropoxate, and propoxate were obtained by GC–MS. We have also established a simultaneous and reliable analytical method for etomidate, etomidate acid, metomidate, and isopropoxate in human hair by LC–MS/MS. This is the first report to present analytical results of a novel imidazole-derived GABA agonist isopropoxate in drug abuse cases.
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Scientific Reports
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·Vol. 14
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·1-14
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He Keting,Wei Dongfan,Liu Qiuhong,Liu Xiaoli,Zhou Diwenxin,Chen Shangci,Zhu Danhua,Xu Xiaowei
Acute liver injury (ALI) presents a challenging problem worldwide, prompting extensive research efforts. Cellular senescence has been found to be induced following ALI, and targeting cellular senescence has shown therapeutic potential. Therefore, understanding the expression of senescence-related genes in ALI can help to explore pathogenesis and treatment of this common disease. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4 ) is commonly used to study ALI. Although polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a convenient and economical molecular biology technique widely used in basic medicine, research on selecting suitable reference genes to obtain objective and reproducible PCR data is scarce. Moreover, evidence supporting the choice of reference genes for experimental studies of CCl4-induced ALI and hepatic senescence in mice is limited. In this study, we obtained murine livers at four time points (0, 12, 24, and 48 h) following CCl4 treatment. We used five algorithms (geNorm, BestKeeper, NormFinder, delta Ct, and RefFinder) to rank 12 candidate genes in real-time reverse-transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) experiments. Focusing on cellular senescence in this model, we adopted four senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) genes ( Il6 , Il1b , Ccl2 , and Ccl5 ) as target genes. Our results confirmed Gapdh and Tbp as suitable reference genes in murine CCl 4 -induced ALI models. Furthermore, we provide a table of published studies recommending reference genes for various liver disease models. This study provides a valuable reference for enhancing the reliability and reproducibility of ALI molecular findings.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2024
·Vol. 31
·期 18
·27037-27051
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Sun Hongyu,Bao Qiongli,Chu Yutan,Li Yan,Shi Jiahao,Huang Yizong
Graphene-based material is widely used to remove arsenic from water due to its layered structure with high surface area. Here, we have successfully synthesized Fe-La bimetallic modified graphite sheet materials to more efficiently remove As(III) from aqueous solution. The results showed that Fe-La-graphite sheets (FL-graphite sheets) have a larger specific surface area (194.28 m 2 ·g −1 ) than graphite sheets (2.80 m 2 ·g −1 ). The adsorption capacity of FL-graphite sheets for As(III) was 51.69 mg·g −1 , which was higher than that of graphite sheets (21.91 mg·g −1 ), La-graphite sheets (26.06 mg·g −1 ), and Fe-graphite sheets (40.26 mg·g −1 ). The FL-graphite sheets conformed to the Freundlich and Dubinin–Radushkevich isotherm, and the maximum adsorption capacity was 53.62 mg·g −1 . The removal process obeys intra-particle diffusion and pore diffusion for As(III). The results of batch adsorption experiments and characterization analyses demonstrated that oxidation, ligand exchange, and inner sphere complexation mechanisms involved in the adsorption of FL-graphite sheets to As(III) in comparison with graphite sheets. In addition, electrostatic attraction mechanism was found vital in the adsorption. Ecotoxicity assessment revealed that FL-graphite sheets have little influence on rice germination and growth, but reduced the toxicity of As(III) to rice. Therefore, the FL-graphite sheets have good practical application value in purifying As(III) polluted water with litter ecotoxicity.
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Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
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Wang Jin,Ren Qiao,Zhou Houqin,He Chenghao,Huang Qinwan
Red ginseng, a processed product of ginseng, has been shown to possess various pharmacological effects. To investigate the changes in ginsenosides during the processing of ginseng into red ginseng and to visualize their spatial distribution characteristics in tissues, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with hybrid quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS) was used to detect and identify the extracts of ginseng and red ginseng. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) was used to visually analyze the spatial distribution and temporal changes of prototype ginsenosides and their metabolites in ginseng. The UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS results showed the identification of 42 major ginsenosides in both ginseng and red ginseng. Additionally, PCA and OPLS-DA analyses identified the processing-related markers for ginseng and red ginseng. During the processing of ginseng into red ginseng, the content of protopanaxadiol ginsenosides decreased (Rb1, Rc, Rd, etc.), while the types and content of rare ginsenosides increased (Rg3, Rg5, Rh1, etc.). The MALDI-MSI tissue distribution results demonstrated that ginsenosides in ginseng were mainly distributed in the cambium and phloem, while the processing led to the transformation of ginsenosides and an increase in distribution in the xylem and medulla. This study comprehensively reveals the chemical diversity and dynamic transformation patterns during the processing of ginseng, providing more substantial foundational information for research on red ginseng processing techniques. The transformation of these rare ginsenosides also indicates that ginseng is more beneficial for pharmacological applications such as anti-tumor, anti-allergic, and liver protection after being processed into red ginseng. Graphical abstract
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Zhou Shiqi,Xiao Cairong,Fan Lei,Yang Jinghong,Ge Ruihan,Cai Min,Yuan Kaiting,Li Changhao,Crawford Ross William,Xiao Yin,Yu Peng,Deng Chunlin,Ning Chengyun,Zhou Lei,Wang Yan
The treatment of critical-size bone defects with irregular shapes remains a major challenge in the field of orthopedics. Bone implants with adaptability to complex morphological bone defects, bone-adhesive properties, and potent osteogenic capacity are necessary. Here, a shape-adaptive, highly bone-adhesive, and ultrasound-powered injectable nanocomposite hydrogel is developed via dynamic covalent crosslinking of amine-modified piezoelectric nanoparticles and biopolymer hydrogel networks for electrically accelerated bone healing. Depending on the inorganic-organic interaction between the amino-modified piezoelectric nanoparticles and the bio-adhesive hydrogel network, the bone adhesive strength of the prepared hydrogel exhibited an approximately 3-fold increase. In response to ultrasound radiation, the nanocomposite hydrogel could generate a controllable electrical output (-41.16 to 61.82 mV) to enhance the osteogenic effect in vitro and in vivo significantly. Rat critical-size calvarial defect repair validates accelerated bone healing. In addition, bioinformatics analysis reveals that the ultrasound-responsive nanocomposite hydrogel enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells by increasing calcium ion influx and up-regulating the PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK signaling pathways. Overall, the present work reveals a novel wireless ultrasound-powered bone-adhesive nanocomposite hydrogel that broadens the therapeutic horizons for irregular bone defects.
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