MACROMOLECULES
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2017
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Zhen Hu,Qing Shao,Mark G. Moloney,Xirong Xu,Dayu Zhang,Jun Li,Chunhua Zhang,Yudong Huang
A direct and nondestructive strategy for growing polymers from the surface of graphene is demonstrated. The technique involves the covalent attachment of an initiator via one-step cycloaddition of a diarylcarbene, followed by the polymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The functionalization strategy is shown to significantly increase the solubility of the resulting materials (PHEMA-G) and leave the structure of the graphene largely intact. Importantly, the PHEMA-G/poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO) composite fibers could be obtained by a one-pot polymerization and dry-jet wet spinning process. The nanocomposite fibers exhibited a tensile strength of 3.22 GPa (51.2% higher than PBO) and Young’s modulus of 139.3 GPa (33.7% higher than PBO) at very low PHEMA-G loading (1.0 wt %). This represents an excellent reinforcing efficiency, better than other reports of the graphene/PBO fibers system, and indicates that this material is suitable for applications in composite science.
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2014
·Vol. 144
·期 6
·1001-1008
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Lin Chao,Tao Kai,Hua Dayin,Ma Zhen,Zhou Shenghu
Abstract Bimetallic Au 3 M (M = Ni, Co, Fe) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by reducing a mixture of Au 3+ and metal cations (Ni 2+ , Co 2+ , Fe 3+ ) by butyllithium in the presence of oleylamine. Au 3 M NPs were then deposited onto a commercial SiO 2 support. The Au 3 M/SiO 2 samples were not particularly active in the catalytic reduction of p -nitrophenol unless they were converted into Au–MO
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RSC Advances
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2015
·Vol. 5
·期 119
·98492-98499
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Dechao Shi,Fanyong Yan,Tancheng Zheng,Yinyin Wang,Xuguang Zhou,Li Chen
A simple and rapid method for sensitive and selective detection of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) was developed with the use of water-soluble carbon dots (CDs) as a nanosensor. The CDs with a fluorescence quantum yield of 21.8% are easily prepared by hydrothermal treatment of a sucrose phosphate solution. In this sensing system, the fluorescence of CDs would be significantly quenched by TNP, while other nitroaromatic derivatives and common reagents exhibited little influence on the detection of TNP. The efficient selective detection of TNP can be attributed to the fluorescence resonance energy transfer process (FRET). This phenomenon can be used for the selective sensing of TNP with a limit of detection of 16.9 nM and a linear range of 0.2–17.0 μM. The recovery result for TNP in real samples by this assay method was satisfying, demonstrating its potential application as a fluorescence sensor. Furthermore, the resulting CDs solution could replace traditional colorings and was successfully applied for Escherichia coli labeling and intracellular imaging.
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CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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2014
·Vol. 30
·期 5
·731-737
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Ma Jingwei,Kan Hong,Ma Yinghui,Men Lihui,Pi Zifeng,Liu Zhiqiang,Liu Zhongying
Ultra performance liquid chromatographic-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry(UPLC-ESI-MS) was used to investigate the potential interaction between selected ingredients of Aconitum and fritillary. The efflux ratios of 14-benzoylmesaconine(BM), 14-benzoylaconine(BC), 14-benzoylhypaconine(BH), mesaconitine(MA), aconitine( AC) and hypaconitine(HA) was 11.16, 12.53, 11.69, 12.8, 11.03 and 6.15, respectively, and the secretion of them was inhibited by Verapamil, which means they are the substrates of permeability-glycoprotein(P-gp). The transport of Aconitum alkaloids extract through a Caco-2 cell monolayer was determined in the absence and presence of fritillary extract. And the fritillary extract increased the absorption of Aconitum alkaloids. Peimine(PE) and peiminine( PEN) in fritillary increased the absorption of pure Aconitum alkaloids. The transport of digoxin was respectively enhanced by PE and PEN, which means they are the inhibitors of P-gp. PEN showed more effective inhibition than PE at the same concentration. The in vitro data suggest that the compounds such as fritillary present in alkaloids were able to inhibit the P-gp activity and lead modifying the transport of alkaloids.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
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2015
·Vol. 33
·期 6
·857-868
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IF 1.835
Du Chun-hui,Ma Xu-min,Wu Chun-jin,Cai Mei-qiang,Hu Meng-xin,Wang Ting
Polymerizable ionic liquid copolymer P(MMA- co -BVIm-Br) was synthesized by radical polymerization technique, and characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), 1 H Nuclear magnetic resonance ( 1 H-NMR) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The resulting copolymer was used to prepare poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) blend membranes via a phase inversion method. The effects of the copolymer on the polymorphism, surface wettability and zeta potential ( ζ ) of the blend membranes were investigated by ATR-FTIR, contact angle instrument and zeta potential analyzer. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM and SEM-EDS) was also applied to investigate the morphology and the surface element changes of the fabricated membranes. The results indicated that P(MMA- co -BVIm-Br) copolymer existed on the surface of the membrane which made the blend membrane have a positive surface during the experimental pH range. The copolymer was also in favor of the formation of β crystal phase in PVDF membranes. The contact angle experiment indicated that P(MMA- co -BVIm-Br) copolymer could switch the wettability of the blend membranes from hydrophilic to hydrophobic by exchanging Br − anion with PF 6
− . Compared with pure PVDF membranes, the water flux and water recovery flux of the blend membranes were enhanced obviously. The results from the flux recovery ratio (FR) and total fouling ratio ( R
t ) all suggested that the blend membranes had good anti-fouling properties.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2015
·Vol. 3
·期 10
·2215-2228
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Minghui Xu,Junmin Qian,Aili Suo,Ning Cui,Yu Yao,Weijun Xu,Ting Liu,Hongjie Wang
Combined treatment of chemotherapeutics and small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) is a promising therapy strategy for breast carcinoma via their synergetic effects. In this study, to improve the therapeutic effect of doxorubicin (DOX), novel triblock copolymers, folate/methoxy-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(L-glutamate-hydrazide)-block-poly(N,N-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide) (FA/m-PEG-b-P(LG-Hyd)-b-PDMAPMA), were synthesized and used as a vehicle for the co-delivery of DOX and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) siRNA into breast cancer cells. The triblock copolymers were synthesized by a combination of ring-opening polymerization of γ-benzyl-L-glutamate-N-carboxyanhydride using cystamine-terminated heterotelechelic PEG derivatives possessing folate or methoxy end groups (FA/m-PEG-Cys) as initiators and reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer polymerization of N,N-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide followed by hydrazinolysis. The successful synthesis of the copolymers was confirmed by 1H NMR and gel permeation chromatography. DOX was covalently conjugated onto the poly(L-glutamate-hydrazide) blocks via a pH-labile hydrazone linkage, and the DOX-conjugated triblock copolymers could self-assemble into nanoparticles in aqueous solutions. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) siRNA was then bound to the cationic poly(N,N-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide) (PDMAPMA) blocks through an electrostatic interaction, resulting in the formation of spherical nanocomplexes with an average diameter of 196.8 nm and a zeta potential of +28.3 mV. The in vitro release behaviors of DOX and siRNA from the nanocomplexes were pH- and reduction-dependent, and the release rates were much faster under a reductive acidic condition (pH 5.0, glutathione: 10 mM) simulating the intracellular endo-lysosomal environment of cancer cells compared to physiological conditions. The fast payload release rates were closely related to both the glutathione-triggered detachment of PEG blocks from the nanocomplex surface and the pH-sensitive cleavage of hydrazone linkages. FA-decorated nanocomplexes showed higher cellular uptake efficiency and cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells than FA-free nanocomplexes, as confirmed by confocal laser scanning microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, MTT and flow cytometry analyses. Our results demonstrated that the multifunctional triblock copolymer-mediated co-delivery of DOX and P-gp siRNA might be a new promising therapeutic strategy for breast cancer treatment.
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JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
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2015
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Yaoming Xiao,Gaoyi Han,Jihuai Wu,Jeng-Yu Lin
A novel bifacial perovskite solar cell (PSC) is devised and prepared by using a highly transparent poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) electrode. The PEDOT is used as the p-type hole-transporting material (HTM) due to the well matched band positions for the charge separation and transport. Moreover, the PEDOT layer can play a role of electron blocking layer at the CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 /PEDOT interface to reduce the electron recombination rate because of its LUMO level is higher than that of the perovskite sensitizer. As a result, the bifacial PSC based on the PEDOT HTM yields front and rear efficiencies of 12.33% and 11.78% respectively, which are higher than those of the PSC without the PEDOT HTM (8.67% and 8.27% of the front and rear efficiencies). And the front efficiency is only decreased by 4.46% to the rear efficiency. These promising results highlight the potential application of the PEDOT in the cost-effective and transparent PSC, which could be used in the bifacial solar cell and tandem solar cell .
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Danle Lin,Ziyu Zhou,Mengdan Zhang,Songyou Yao,Lingling Yuan,Meng Xu,Xiaoyue Zhang,Xiaoli Hu
Biophysical and biochemical cues of biomaterials can regulate cell behaviors. Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) in pulp tissues can differentiate to odontoblast-like cells and secrete reparative dentin to form a barrier to protect the underlying pulp tissues and enable complete pulp healing. Promotion of the odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs is essential for dentin regeneration. The effects of the surface potentials of biomaterials on the adhesion and odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs remain unclear. Here, poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoro ethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) films with different surface potentials were prepared by the spin-coating technique and the contact poling method. The cytoskeletal organization of DPSCs grown on P(VDF-TrFE) films was studied by immunofluorescence staining. Using atomic force microscopy (AFM), the lateral detachment forces of DPSCs from P(VDF-TrFE) films were quantified. The effects of electrical stimulation generated from P(VDF-TrFE) films on odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. The unpolarized, positively polarized, and negatively polarized films had surface potentials of −52.9, +902.4, and −502.2 mV, respectively. DPSCs on both negatively and positively polarized P(VDF-TrFE) films had larger cell areas and length-to-width ratios than those on the unpolarized films (P < 0.05). During the detachment of DPSCs from P(VDF-TrFE) films, the average magnitudes of the maximum detachment forces were 29.4, 72.1, and 53.9 nN for unpolarized, positively polarized, and negatively polarized groups, respectively (P < 0.05). The polarized films enhanced the mineralization activities and increased the expression levels of the odontogenic-related proteins of DPSCs compared to the unpolarized films (P < 0.05). The extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) signaling pathway was involved in the odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs as induced by surface charge. In vivo, the polarized P(VDF-TrFE) films enhanced adhesion of DPSCs and promoted the odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs by electrical stimulation, demonstrating a potential application of electroactive biomaterials for reparative dentin formation in direct pulp capping.
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ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
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Jiangmei Zheng,Ruobin Sun,Dan Wu,Pengcheng Chen,Pu Zheng
Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) plays a pivotal role in the biosynthesis of phenylalanine. PAL from Zea mays (ZmPAL2) exhibits a bi-function of direct deamination of L-phenylalanine (L-Phe) or L-tyrosine(-L-Tyr) to form trans -cinnamic acid or p -coumaric acid. trans -Cinnamic acid and p -coumaric acid are mainly used in flavors and fragrances, food additives, pharmaceutical and other fields. Here, the Activity of ZmPAL2 toward L-Phe or L-Tyr was improved by using semi-rational and rational designs. The catalytic efficiency ( k cat / K m ) of mutant PT10 (V258I/I459V/Q484N) against L-Phe was 30.8 μM −1 s −1 , a 4.5-fold increase compared to the parent, and the catalytic efficiency of mutant PA1 (F135H/I459L) to L-tyrosine exhibited 8.6 μM −1 s −1 , which was 1.6-fold of the parent. The yield of trans -cinnamic acid in PT10 reached 30.75 g/L with a conversion rate of 98%. Meanwhile, PA1 converted L-Tyr to yield 3.12 g/L of p -coumaric acid with a conversion rate of 95%. Suggesting these two engineered ZmPAL2 to be valuable biocatalysts for the synthesis of trans -cinnamic acid and p -coumaric acid. In addition, MD simulations revealed that the underlying mechanisms of the increased catalytic efficiency of both mutant PT10 and PA1 are attributed to the substrate remaining stable within the pocket and closer to the catalytically active site. This also provides a new perspective on engineered PAL.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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Shi Pan,Yu Xin,Chang Miao,Shuqing Nie,Wei Xiao
Electrospinning combined with heating treatment is employed to fabricate N/P co -doped carbon nanofibers encapsulating homogenous ultrafine TiO 2 nanoparticles (TiO 2 @N/P-CNFs). Characterization results reveal that one-dimensional electrospun composite nanofibers with high electronic conductivity and structural integrity are interconnected with each other to construct a three-dimensional conductive nanofiber network as efficient ion/electron transport channels. Specifically, the Li//TiO 2 @N/P-CNFs coin cell delivers an initial discharge specific capacity of 754.9 mAh/g at 100 mA/g and maintains the reversible specific capacity of 486.1 mAh/g after 100 cycles. Moreover, the cell expresses the exceptional rate capability with discharge specific capacity of 272.2 mAh/g at 2000 mA/g, whose capacity can be restored to 474.3 mAh/g as soon as the current density is returned to 100 mAh/g. Furthermore, Li//TiO 2 @N/P-CNFs cell demonstrates a significant pseudocapacitive contribution of 78% at 1.0 mV/s. The excellent electrochemical performance can be explained by the fact that the N/P co -doping strategy is promising strategy for facilitating Li + ions storage and transfer by broadening interlayer distance and increasing the distribution of defects and active sites. Besides, ultrafine TiO 2 nanoparticles with diameter of about 7 nm harness excellent mechanical strength to maintain structural stability upon cycling. Therefore, easily fabricated TiO 2 @N/P-CNFs composite nanofibers with excellent electrochemical properties may be served as a promising option for advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
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IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
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2025
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Kaiyuan Lai,Yurong Liu,Ruohe Yao,Kuiwei Geng
High sensitivity, highly integrated, low-power consumption, and highly flexible pressure sensors are essential for applications in fields such as electronic skin, smart robotics, and human-AI interaction. In this study, a highly sensitive integrated pressure sensor was prepared on a flexible PI substrate which includes a thin-film transistors (TFTs)-based amplifier with a P(VDF-TrFE)/BaTiO3 piezoelectric composite sensing unit. The sensing unit is connected to the extended gate of one In-doped ZnO (IZO) TFT, while the other IZO TFT serves as a load resistor for the amplifier. The integrated sensor can directly convert an external pressure applied to P(VDF-TrFE)/BaTiO3 composite into a voltage (or current) signal and amplify it without an additional charge amplifier. The results indicate the integrated sensor exhibits a low power consumption of 100 ~ 200 μW, a high sensitivity of 0.64 V/kPa, and a rapid response time of 20 ms. The integrated sensor can be used to detect human movements and vital signs in real time, such as finger bending and stretching, pulse, and vocal cord vibrations, suggesting that the integrated sensor has a great deal of promise for application in wearable health monitoring systems.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Pengxin Wu,Yunhong Jiao,Weihong Wu,Chunhui Meng,Yumeng Cui,Hongqiang Qu
This study reports the successful synthesis of flame-retardant and smoke-suppressing epoxy resin (EP) via bio-based polyelectrolyte flame retardants. Herein, a novel polyelectrolyte flame retardant was prepared from chitosan (CS) and hexa-(4-carboxyl-phenoxy)-cyclotriphosphazene (HCPCP) by acid-base neutralization reaction, which the HCPCP was synthesized with hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene (HCCP) and methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (MP) by nucleophilic substitution reaction. The combined effect of the addition on the flame retardant, smoke suppression and mechanical properties of EP samples were systematically investigated. The presence of this bio-based polyelectrolyte provided excellent smoke suppression and flame-retardant properties of the prepared EP. Among them, the peak heat release rate (PHRR), peak smoke production rate (PSPR) and total smoke production (TSP) of EP/9wt%3CS-HCPCP composite (the ratio of CS to HCPCP was 3: 7, and the dosage was 9 wt%) were reduced by 45.42 %, 41.66 % and 22.56 %, respectively. In addition, the EP/CS-HCPCP composites showed a 207.80 % enhancement in char residue compared to pure EP. These results suggest a green and cost-effective strategy for the production of flame-retardant, drip-proof and smoke-suppressed EP composites.
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