WATER RESEARCH
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2020
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Hankun Yang,Wu Xue,Mengjie Liu,Kai Yu,Wenzheng Yu
Oxidation is a widely used method in drinking water treatment to mitigate the membrane fouling caused by the natural organic matters (NOM) from the surface water during ultra-filtration (UF) and nano-filtration (NF) processes, and H 2 O 2 is one of the common oxidants for it. However, the oxidation capability of H 2 O 2 at neutral pH is lower, compared to the acidic and alkaline conditions. In order to improve the efficiency of NOM oxidation at neutral pH, a carbon-doped Fe 3 O 4 peroxidase-like nanozyme (CFPN) was synthesized in this study and used as a high-performance catalyst for H 2 O 2 to generate hydroxyl radical . The oxygen-containing groups on the carbon structure of CFPN can form an acidic microenvironment, allowing H 2 O 2 to produce hydroxyl radical by catalysis in neutral conditions. The results of hydrophilicity analysis, zeta potential , high-performance liquid size exclusion chromatography (HPSEC), Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR) and flux indicated that the hydroxyl radical can oxidize the hydrophobic matters of humic acid (HA) into hydrophilic matters by Fenton reaction or electrophilic addition reaction, which can mitigate the fouling of NF membranes. The results of the same test for the bovine serum albumin (BSA) indicated that the hydroxyl radical can mitigate the fouling of UF membranes by degrading the tertiary and secondary structures of BSA and partly oxidizing the side chain groups. In addition, two types of surface water samples were used to verify the above mechanism, and the results indicated that the hydroxyl radical treatment at neutral pH is a new viable and effective strategy to significantly mitigate the NOM fouling of UF and NF membranes.
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Journal of Translational Medicine
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2024
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Wenbin Hua,Lin Xie,Chenpeng Dong,Guoyu Yang,Shouyuan Chi,Zhiqiang Xu,Cao Yang,Huiwen Wang,Xinghuo Wu
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a common cause of low back pain. Procyanidin C1 (PCC1) has been demonstrated to exert a protective effect on nucleus pulposus (NP) cells, and therefore, plays a critical role in the prevention and therapy of IVDD. Clarifying the pathophysiological characteristics and molecular mechanisms of IVDD may be helpful in establishing novel preventive and therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to investigate the probable mechanisms underlying the protection against acidic pH stress induced human NP cell injury. In vitro, acidic pH stress induced degeneration, mitochondrial dynamics imbalance, mitophagy, and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in NP cells, all of which were ameliorated by PCC1. Autophagy inhibition partially eliminated the protective effects of PCC1 on mitochondrial homeostasis in NP cells. Moreover, PCC1 activated the sirtuin 3 (SIRT3)/forkhead box O3 (FOXO3) signaling pathway, a pivotal signaling pathway involved in the regulation of mitochondrial homeostasis in NP cells. In vivo, PCC1 ameliorated IVDD in a rat model and preserved the extracellular matrix of NP cells. Consequently, the protective effects of PCC1 on NP cells may inhibit IVDD progression via regulation of the SIRT3/FOXO3 signaling pathway. Therefore, regulation of the SIRT3/FOXO3 signaling pathway may be a novel preventive and therapeutic strategy for IVDD.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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Dan Li,Xiaolong Li,Zijia Huang,Tengteng Liu,Mao Li,Xiaoming Chen,Na Li,Yong Zhao
pH value plays a vital role in biochemical analysis. To achieve online analysis, a new type of fluorescent fiber sensor has been developed for real-time, wide-range pH monitoring in biological and environmental fluids. The fluorescent fiber pH sensor was facilely created by immobilizing orange-emitting silicon quantum dots onto a tapered fiber probe through a photoinduced hydrogel polymerization technique. The sensor displays a specific response to pH variations, covering an extensive dynamic range from pH 3.0 to 12.0 with a resolution of 0.06/pH. Additionally, the sensor exhibited remarkable stability, repeatability, robustness, and reversibility. Especially, its high stability to ion strength and temperature fluctuations ensures reliable performance across various physiological and physical conditions. Furthermore, successful implementations of this sensor in detecting pH levels in real serum, artificial sweat and seawater samples further validate its accuracy, practicality and versatility. Overall, this sensor offers a practical and versatile tool for sensitive, real-time pH sensing in complex fluid environments, with great potential across multiple fields.
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Journal of Cleaner Production
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2025
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Miao Wang,Donghui Xu,Ying Zhang,Jie Zhou,Zhihao Lin,Yiming Zhao,Xin Ding,Bin Sheng,Xiaobin Wen,Xiao Song,Ge Chen,Xiaomin Xu,Xin Yang,Guangyang Liu
The application of ZIF nanomaterials as controlled release agents for pesticides holds significant promise in enhancing pesticide utilization efficiency, prolonging their effectiveness, and minimizing pesticide residues. However, the loading efficiency of single ZIF is limited and susceptible to external stimuli. Therefore, in order to improve the loading rate of the material and enhance the bioavailability of the pesticide, a novel porous nanocarrier (MPN (Fe) @ZIF-8) was prepared for loading the neonicotinoid pesticide thiacloprid (THIA) by combining the biocompatible material metal polyphenol network (MPN) with ZIF-8 using the co-precipitation method and layer-by-layer self-assembly strategy. Through the selection of carrier materials and optimization of loading conditions, MPN (Fe) @ZIF-8 with irregular coral-like structure was obtained, which had high specific surface area (82.15 m 2 /g) and excellent load ratio (18.93 %). In addition, with the aim of preventing pesticide leakage, polyethyleneimine (PEI) was added to the nanocarrier system as a sealing agent, and porous ZIF nanopesticides with pH-responsive properties (MPN (Fe) @ZIF-8@THIA@PEI) were prepared. In vitro release experiments showed that MPN (Fe) @ZIF-8@THIA@PEI favoured the release of THIA (72.33 % cumulative release) under alkaline conditions (pH = 8.6), whereas it was delayed (42.24 % cumulative release) under acidic conditions (pH = 3.6). It was noteworthy that MPN (Fe) @ZIF-8@THIA@PEI has a higher lethality rate (89.04 %) against B. tabaci than commercial THIA reagents (66.67 %). Furthermore, after 8 h of UV irradiation, the residual pesticide in the commercial THIA reagent was only 11.27 %, while that in MPN (Fe) @ZIF-8@THIA@PEI remained at 73.98 %. Hence, this work provides new ideas for the development of green and environmentally friendly stimuli-responsive porous controlled release agents.
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PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
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2025
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Hongde An,Zetong Yi,Hao Chen,Wei Jin,Bo Xie,Lianshan Li,Duqiang Luo
In this study, using a facile one-pot approach, we constructed a series of multifunctional and tunable pesticide formulation based on NKMOF-101-M (M = Mg, Mn, Zn, Co, or Ni) for azoxystrobin (AZOX), aiming to efficiently control gray mold disease. The physicochemical properties of AZOX@NKMOF-101-M, including particle size, zeta potential, release profile, and drug adhesion, were systematically characterized. The pesticide loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency reached up to 0.14 mg/mg and 90 %, respectively. Release studies demonstrated a pH-responsive behavior, attributed to the presence of weakly acidic groups in NKMOF-101-M. In vitro antifungal activity assays revealed that the efficacy of AZOX@NKMOF-101-M (M = Mg, Mn, Zn, Ni) was comparable to that of free AZOX. Notably, AZOX@NKMOF-101-Co exhibited significantly enhanced antifungal activity, which might be attributed to the synergistic interaction between AZOX and cobalt ions. In pot trials, AZOX@NKMOF-101-Co demonstrated approximately 80 % efficacy in controlling Botrytis cinerea infection. Fluorescence tracking of NKMOF-101-Co and biosafety experiments showed that NKMOF-101-Co could be absorbed by plant leaves and transported to various parts of tomato seedlings and that AZOX@NKMOF-101-Co was relatively safe for silkworms, zebrafish, and 293 T cells. Furthermore, these formulations could promoted seed germination and tomato growth, thereby functioning as effective fertilizers to enhance crop yield. This work highlights the potential of NKMOF-101-M as a multifunctional platform for the development of novel controlled-release pesticide formulations, offering a promising approach for sustainable agricultural practices.
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EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
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2025
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Ke Wang,Xiaofang Liu,Ziyan Li,Meng Zhao,Xuan Pu,Qingpei Guan,Yongfei Zeng
Here, we prepared three types of temperature/pH/redox-responsive diblock copolymers with similar molecular weights, using poly(2-((acrylamidomethyl)(methyl)amino)ethyl ferrocene formate) (P(Fc-N-AM)) as the hydrophobic block and poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) as the hydrophilic block, respectively. Subsequently, their triple-responsive properties were characterized. For temperature-response, they exhibited a lower critical solution temperature (LCST)-type cloud point (CP) in water, and an upper critical solution temperature (UCST)-type CP in ethanol and propanol, and the CP temperature was influenced by the molecular weight and type of the hydrophilic block. For pH-response, all copolymers showed a critical pH in water, and when the molecular weights were similar, their critical pH was also close. The redox-response was confirmed by the reversible change of the characteristic peak of ferrocene (Fc) upon the addition of redox reagents to the solution. Subsequently, these copolymers self-assembled in water to form spherical micelles with different sizes, which also possessed triple stimuli-responsive properties. Finally, by encapsulating Nile Red (NR), the release behavior of NR-loaded micelles under heating, the addition of acid and oxidant were tested. The above studies have enriched the types of temperature/pH/redox triple-responsive polymers, revealed the influence of hydrophilic blocks on the responsive properties and self-assembly behavior of copolymers, and indicated that these copolymers have promising applications in the fields of self-assembly and controlled release.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2024
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Chengwu Zhang,Anqi Yang,Bing Qin,Wei Zhao,Chuipeng Kong,Chuanyu Qin
It has been reported that tripolyphosphate (TPP) can effectively enhance the activation of O 2 by Fe(II) to remove organic pollutants in the environment. However, the influence of solution pH on the generation and conversion of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their degradation of pollutants in the Fe(II)/O 2 /TPP system needs further investigation. In this study, we demonstrated that O 2 •– and •OH were the main ROS responsible for degradation in the system at different pH conditions, and their formation rates were calculated using a steady-state model. Experiments combined with density functional theory (DFT) calculations showed that the p -nitrophenol (PNP) degradation pathway in the Fe(II)/O 2 /TPP system is regulated by solution pH. Specifically, at pH = 3, the existence of Fe(II) in the solution is dominated by [Fe(II)(HTPP) 2 ] 2− , which leads to a rapid conversion from O 2 and HO 2 • to generate •OH, and PNP is primarily oxidatively degraded. However, at pH = 5/7, [Fe(II)(TPP) 2 ] 4− is taking the lead with which O 2 •– is accumulated in the solution due to the slow conversion to •OH in this condition, and the PNP is mainly reductively degraded. This study proposes a new strategy to achieve the targeted oxidative/reductive removal of different types of pollutants by simply varying the solution pH in the Fe(II)/O 2 /TPP system.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Ang Xu,Jie Gao,Huan Li,Xiyu Song,Bo Xu,Ying Liu,Yuanyuan Yu,Ping Wang,Qiang Wang,Man Zhou
Achieving a high working voltage window beyond the water electrolysis limit (1.23 V) is always a challenge for aqueous supercapacitors (SCs). Increasing the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) overpotential or hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) overpotential of the carbon-based electrode is an effective way to broaden the voltage window of SCs. In this work, we propose an efficient strategy of surface engineering to autonomously regulate the pH of the electrode/electrolyte interface microenvironment by using the amphoteric dissociation of amino acids, which suppress the OER and consequently broadens voltage window. L-Lysine was modified on the surface of carbon cloth to prepare the SC positive electrode. The voltage window of SCs based on L-Lysine modified electrode is enhanced from 1.2 V to 1.5 V and the energy density has increased by 59.42 % at 0.5 A g −1 . This is a promising strategy to design and engineer carbon-based aqueous SCs with a boosted energy density.
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2025
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Ziqi Zhou,Liyan Zhang,Muyan Qin,Xu Cui,Deping Wang
Chronic wound healing is often compromised by bacterial infection, and wound pH changes strongly correlate with infection. Therefore, the development of wound dressings capable of real-time pH monitoring, antimicrobial activity, and tissue repair is crucial for the effective management of infected chronic wounds. This study reports a novel multifunctional composite hydrogel (GM-C-mBG@P) synthesized by incorporating microwave-synthesized carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and polydopamine-modified mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (mBG@P) into modified gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA). The incorporated polydopamine (PDA) confers excellent photothermal properties to the hydrogel, enabling effective antimicrobial activity. Under 360 nm UV excitation, the fluorescence intensity of CQDs in GM-C-mBG@P exhibits a strong linear correlation with pH, enabling real-time wound pH monitoring. Furthermore, mBG@P can gradually dissolve calcium, silicon, boron, and other functional ions to enhance the bioactivity and functionality of the hydrogel and accelerate wound healing. These findings suggest that the GM-C-mBG@P hydrogel has the potential to serve as a promising wound dressing for the treatment of infected chronic wounds.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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Jiawei Zhang,Kaili Zhang,Chen Tian,Gaoyue Zhang,Xiao Jiang,Kui Wang,Kang Sun,Jianchun Jiang
Kraft lignin (KL), a major by-product of the pulp and paper industry, has garnered significant research attention due to its abundant availability and distinctive chemical structure, making it a promising candidate for applications such as biofuels, carbon materials, and polymer composites. Despite these advantages, its utilization in fine chemical industries, including nanomaterials, is constrained by its inherent dark color and broad molecular weight distribution. Addressing these limitations has become a central focus in ongoing research efforts aimed at enhancing the functionality and commercial viability of KL. In this study, we fractionated KL from a paper-making enterprise using pH fractionation, and obtained four kinds of lignin with different molecular weights. Following that, lignin microspheres (LMPs) were formed by self-assembly from four sizes of KL. Analyzing the KL and LMP properties, the low molecular weight lignin, such as KL-2, exhibited good antioxidant properties (84.27 %, 5 mg/mL), high brightness (ISO% = 7.6), high L ⁎ value (L ⁎ = 86.2) and low polydispersity index (PDI = 1.19). The LMP showed a narrow size distribution (1.0–1.4 μm). When the LMP content is 5 %, the 5 % LMP/PVA film maintains high transparency and exhibits excellent UV protection, achieving a UV shielding rate of up to 94.6 %. Therefore, this study offered an effective way for the comprehensive utilization of pulping waste KL.
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2022
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Conghua Yi,Qinghe Xu,Dongjie Yang,Miao Wang
In this work, we developed a novel technique to prepare pH-responsive charge reversal nanospheres based on softwood kraft lignin (SKL) through two steps modification and high efficient self-assembly. SKL was first grafted with imidazole groups by Mannich reaction and further fabricated into acetylated histidine-modified lignin (Ace-SKL-HIS) via acetylation reaction. Ace-SKL-HIS nanospheres (Ace-SKL-HIS NPs) were prepared by fast vacuum evaporation method, their effective diameters (ED) were around 100 nm, exhibited low Polydispersity Index(PDI, <0.2) and good shape. Ace-SKL-HIS NPs demostrated excellent pH response performance with charge reversal under acidic environment. Then, curcumin was applied as a model drug to prepare drug-loaded nanospheres ( [email protected] ). The drug loading degree (DL%) and encapsulation efficiency (EE%) were 22.34 % and 70.76 %, respectively. The in vitro release behavior of curcumin exhibited excellent pH dependent release property, 76.82 % release at pH 5.7 while only 12.92 % at pH 7.4 in 120 h. Furthermore, in vitro cytotoxicity studies showed that [email protected] had potent anti-tumor effect, with IC 50 of 28.16 μg/ mL. This study constructed a promising nanocarrier platform for cancer drug delivery, which paved a new way to the high value-added application of lignin.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2021
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Xiangshi Sun,Kongtong Yu,Yulin Zhou,Shiyan Dong,Wenji Hu,Yating Sun,Yuhuan Li,Jing Xie,Robert J. Lee,Fengying Sun,Yifan Ma,Shengnian Wang,Betty Y. S. Kim,Yifan Wang,Zhaogang Yang,Wen Jiang,Youxin Li,Lesheng Teng
The use of superoxide dismutase (SOD) is currently limited by its short half-life, rapid plasma clearance rate, and instability. We synthesized a small library of biofriendly amphiphilic polymers that comprise methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(cyclohexane-1,4-diyl acetone dimethyleneketal) (mPEG-PCADK) and mPEG-poly((cyclohexane86.7%, 1,5-pentanediol13.3%)-1,4-diyl acetone dimethylene ketal) (PK3) for the targeted delivery of SOD. The novel polymers could self-assemble into micellar nanoparticles with favorable hydrolysis kinetics, biocompatibility, long circulation time, and inflammation-targeting effects. These materials generated a better pH-response curve and exhibited better hydrolytic kinetic behavior than PCADK and PK3. The polymers showed good biocompatibility with protein drugs and did not induce an acidic microenvironment during degradation in contrast to materials such as PEG-block-poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and PLGA. The SOD that contained reverse micelles based on mPEG2000-PCADK exhibited good circulation and inflammation-targeting properties. Pharmacodynamic results indicated exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in a rat adjuvant-induced arthritis model and a rat peritonitis model. These results suggest that these copolymers are ideal protein carriers for targeting inflammation treatment.
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