SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
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2021
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IF 7.267
Xiaowei Zhou,Chao Gao,Hao Luo,Zhiwei Liu,Haixu Liu,Haifeng Gao,Qing Zhou,Wenbo Li,Xiaoyun Teng,Wei Yu
In this paper, we reported a modified preparation process for Cu 2 ZnSn(S,Se) 4 (CZTSSe) films. For this process, Al 2 O 3 capping layers were deposited on precursor films before selenization. It was found the capping layer can prevent the formation of separate Cu x Se phase on top of the film and facilitate a homogeneous growth of the crystalline grains during selenization. Detailed characterizations revealed the reason: the Al 2 O 3 capping layers can inhibit the incorporation of Se into the film in low-temperature region (below 350 °C). So the reaction between Se and Cu, which is thermodynamically preferential in this temperature region, can be prevented. As the disappearance of Cu x Se, the traditional top-to-down crystallization mode was substituted by a homogeneous crystallization mode. Therefore, CZTSSe films with homogeneous crystallization properties were achieved. By using the capping layers, the efficiencies of the solar cells were improved. In particular, the open-circuit voltage (V OC ) of the solar cell increased by ~18% by using the capping layers.
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材料科学
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光伏技术
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APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
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2022
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IF 5.907
Hongjing Cheng,Zhaohua Yang,Feipeng Du,Hui Liu,Qiao Zhang,Yunfei Zhang
Recently, developing facile, cheap, and efficient nano‑silver catalysts for the reduction of waste 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to useful 4-aminophenol (4-AP) has attracted more and more attention. In this study, a facile mechanical foaming method was used to fabricate Ag/halloysite nanotubes/polyvinyl alcohol sponges (Ag/Hal/PVA) for enhanced degradation of 4-NP. It included the preparation, morphology and composition characterization, and catalytic performance test of Ag/Hal/PVA. The morphology and composition of Ag/Hal/PVA were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy , Fourier transform infrared spectra , Raman spectra , X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermo-gravimetric analysis, and XRD, respectively. BET and UV–vis spectrum measurements were used to test the adsorption and catalytic performance of Ag/Hal/PVA for 4-NP. The results showed that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were evenly distributed in the Hal/PVA sponge. Moreover, halloysite nanotubes (Hal) greatly improved the specific surface area and the loading capacity for AgNPs of the sponge due to the hollow tubular structure of Hal. The specific surface area of the Ag/Hal/PVA was about 1.62 m 2 /g. The obtained Ag/Hal/PVA exhibited a good catalytic activity and the apparent rate constant was 0.297 min −1 , and a good stability up to 5 cycles without a significant loss of its catalytic activity. This study provided a facile strategy for the development of cheap Ag/Hal/PVA sponges for high efficient reduction of 4-NP, which has potential application in the filed water treatment
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环境科学
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材料科学
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MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
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2015
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IF 1.955
Yonggan Hao,Xiankun Shao,Benxia Li,Luyang Hu,Tao Wang
The Au/TiO 2 hybrid nanofibers composed of mesoporous TiO 2 nanofibers and Au nanoparticles were synchronously fabricated by integrating a facile electrospinning technique and subsequent annealing in air. The Au loading content in the hybrid nanofibers was regulated by varying the dosage of chlorauric acid added in the precursor solution . The compositions, microstructures and optical response properties of the Au/TiO 2 hybrid nanofibers were characterized. The UV–vis spectra of the as-prepared hybrid fibers reveal two absorption bands belonging to the band gap absorption of TiO 2 and the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of Au nanoparticles. For the catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol by sodium borohydride , the apparent reaction rate constant is raised but TOF value of the catalyst decreases, as the Au loading amount in the hybrid fibers increases. This is because the Au nanoparticles with smaller sizes have higher total surface areas at the same weight and therefore show higher catalytic activity . This method for producing Au/TiO 2 hybrid nanofibers is versatile and can be extended to the fabrication of other hybrid nanofibers composed of various noble metal nanoparticles and other mesoporous metal oxide nanofibers, designing of highly efficient catalysts for more important chemical reactions.
研究领域:
材料科学
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催化化学
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Soft Matter
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2013
·Vol. 9
·期 24
·5807-5814
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IF 3.909
Xiuqin Cai,Ying Wu,Liya Wang,Ni Yan,Jing Liu,Xiaohua Fang,Yu Fang
Two novel cholesteryl derivatives of calix[4]arene with L- or D-phenylalanine residues in the linkers (1 and 2, respectively) were designed and synthesized. The gelation behaviors of the compounds in 30 organic solvents were tested. It was demonstrated that 1 gels n-butanol and n-pentanol at room temperature, but 2 gels isopropanol only under the treatment of heating–cooling cycling or energy supplementing via sonication, vortex or agitation at room temperature. AFM and SEM measurements revealed that the structures of the gel networks are greatly affected by the spatial configurations of the linkers contained in the calix[4]arene derivatives. Furthermore, mechanical treatment not only promotes the gelation of the system of 2–isopropanol, but also enhances the strength of the gel. Specifically, 18 min of agitation at room temperature makes the storage modulus and the yield stress of the gel (3.5%, w/v) exceed 1 × 106 Pa and 6 × 103 Pa, respectively, which are second only to the mechanically strongest low molecular mass gelator-based molecular gel reported until now. XRD analysis revealed the hexagonal packing structure of 1 in its n-pentanol gel.
研究领域:
化学
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材料科学
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ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NATURFORSCHUNG SECTION B-A JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
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2022
·Vol. 77
·期 9
·643-649
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IF 1.115
Gao-Feng Wang,Hai-Ying Yang,De-Qun Peng,Shu-Wen Sun
Two coordination polymers, [Zn 2 (bipmo) 2 (1,4-nda) 2 ]
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( 1 ), {[Cd(bipmo)(1,4-nda)]·(H 2 O)}
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( 2 ), (bipmo = bis(4-(1 H -imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)methanone, H 2 (1,4-nda) = naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid), were synthesized under solvothermal conditions. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 possesses 3D 2-fold interpenetrating nets with the Schläfli symbol {6 5 ·8}. Complex 2 consists a 3D net with the Schläfli symbol {4 4 ·6 10 ·8}. The luminescent properties of complexes 1 and 2 have been investigated.
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化学
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材料科学
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GLIA
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2025
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IF 5.1
Tingting Yang,Zhenzhou Lin,Mingjia Yu,Yongchuan Li,Jiancong Chen,Yuanchi Liu,Kaibin Huang,Suyue Pan
Status epilepticus (SE) is a severe condition that results in uncontrollable cerebral edema and cognitive dysfunction. Recent studies suggest that the localization of aquaporin-4 (AQP4) in astrocytic endfeet plays a crucial role in regulating blood–brain water transport and cell volume control, particularly along perivascular pathways. However, the signaling mechanisms underlying AQP4 localization remain poorly understood. In this study, we utilized the genetically encoded fluorescent calcium (Ca 2+ ) indicator GCaMp6f to investigate Ca 2+ signals in astrocytic somata, processes, and endfeet during SE induction and observed enhanced Ca 2+ signals in both the somata and perivascular endfeet of astrocytes. We employed genetic knockout of TRPM4 ( Trpm4 −/− ) and glibenclamide treatment to explore the role of sulfonylurea receptor 1 transient receptor potential melastatin-4 (SUR1-TRPM4) channel in these Ca 2+ responses. Both approaches significantly suppressed the Ca 2+ signals in the astrocytic endfeet and reduced perivascular expression of the Ca 2+ -related signaling pathway sensor calmodulin (CaM). Furthermore, we found that AQP4 localization was no longer confined to the domains of astrocytic endfeet following SE. Inhibition of SUR1-TRPM4 through pharmacological blockade or gene deletion restored the subcellular localization of AQP4, reduced cerebral edema, and improved cognitive outcomes post-SE. Our findings suggest that SUR1-TRPM4 plays a pivotal role in regulating astrocytic Ca 2+ signals and mediating the aberrant expression and subcellular localization of astrocytic AQP4 along perivascular pathways. Together, these findings demonstrate a novel molecular mechanism underscoring SUR1-TRPM4 therapy in the treatment of SE characterized by dysregulated Ca 2+ signaling in astrocytic endfeet.
研究领域:
神经生物学
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药理学
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细胞生物学
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2025
·Vol. 27
·期 2
·1-11
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IF 2.6
Zhang Enlei,Chen Jiaojiao,Xu Rui,Song Xiaowen,Zhang Bengui,Wang Guosheng
In this work, the different shaped CoSn(OH) 6 nanocrystallines were prepared by hydrothermal method. The morphology, microstructure, and composition of the prepared nanocrystallines were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and other methods. The optical properties of CoSn(OH) 6 nanocrystallines with different morphologies were analyzed using UV–vis DRS. With the reduction of 4-nitrophenol as a model reaction, the photocatalytic performance of CoSn(OH) 6 nanocrystallines with the different morphologies was investigated. The results show that the CoSn(OH) 6 nanorings significantly improved the photocatalytic reduction 4-nitrophenol performance. The conversion rate of 4-nitrophenol reached 94% within 6 min. Finally, a potential mechanism for the photocatalytic process of CoSn(OH) 6 nanorings is discussed.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2018
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IF 4.427
Tuo Wei,Muhammad Waqas,Ke Xiao,Bo Yang,Yu Luo,Qiuhan Luo,Junmin Zhang,Mingliang Wang,Caizhen Zhu,Tingchao He,Zhouguang Lu
In this study, nitrobenzene (NB) as typical refractory organic pollutants was effectively degraded by a new green approach, which was achieved by the chemical effect of natural organic matters (NOMs) under solar illumination as a potential natural degradation process. 4-hydroxycoumarin (4HC), which is natural compound and can be extracted from many plants, was found as an efficient photosensitizer to promote the photoreduction of NB to 4-aminophenol under the solar illumination. The reaction products were definitely identified by LC-MS/MS and 1 H NMR. The response spectrum of 4HC excited state (4H-chromene-2,4-diol radical, S 1 ) as key intermediate was also obtained by transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS) measurements, which showed that the decay time of S 1 was around 250 ps. Then, the measurements of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) confirmed the existence of OH. As a result, the reaction mechanism between 4HC and NB was proposed. In addition, the influence parameters such as light sources, gas surroundings, solvents, pH values were investigated to further reveal the reaction process.
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环境科学
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化学
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Journal of Flow Chemistry
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2021
·Vol. 12
·期 2
·153-160
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IF 2.786
Liu Lanshan,Hong Xinlin,Hu Xiaohong
4-pyridinemethanol is well known as an important pharmaceutical intermediate and chemical raw material. Its preparation by electrochemical method has seen a recent explosion of interest. In this paper, we report the synthesis of 4-pyridinemethanol by electrochemical reduction of ethyl isonicotinate using an undivided flow electrolysis cell. The experiments were conducted under different conditions, including applied charge, initial concentration of ethyl isonicotinate and H 2 SO 4 , current density, and electrode materials. The yield of 4-pyridinemethanol reached up to 71 % under the optimal conditions. The oxidation of target product was avoided by using Ti/IrO 2 anode in the absence of membrane separation. Furthermore, the repeat cycle experiments and cyclic voltammetric experiments showed that this approach possessed good reproducibility and stability.
研究领域:
有机化学
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制药工程
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DESALINATION
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2020
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IF 7.098
Shushan Yuan,Gang Zhang,Junyong Zhu,Jie Yang,Suilin Liu,Bart Van der Bruggen
Nanoporous materials with intrinsic pores have attracted considerable attention to synthesize thin film composite (TFC) membrane. However, incorporating them in the matrix of a membrane did not achieve the full potential of their well-defined intrinsic pores in separation. In this work, entirely resorcin[4]arene (RA) macrocycle based membranes were synthesized by using four types of resorcin[4]arene macrocycles with different lengths of fatty chains. The effect of RA concentration and RA chemical composition on nanofiltration (NF) performance of the prepared membranes was investigated. It was found that the membrane synthesized from RA-3R with a concentration of 0.73 wt% has the optimal NF performance. This membrane had an ultrathin polyarylate selective layer (4.3 nm), supported on a Kevlar hydrogel membrane. Due to the well-defined homogeneous pores, it showed an excellent NF performance, having a water permeability of 26.2 L m −2 h −1 bar −1 while maintaining 95.6% rejection of Na 2 SO 4 . It also demonstrates high rejections of various dyes. These properties are higher than the majority of other nanoporous materials-based membranes. Our study highlights the potential application of resorcinarene macrocycles in the synthesis of TFC membranes for nanofiltration.
研究领域:
材料科学
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化学工程
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膜技术
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BIODEGRADATION
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2018
·Vol. 29
·期 2
·129-140
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IF 2.41
Mao Fei,Liu Xiaohong,Wu Kang,Zhou Chen,Si Youbin
Because of extensive sulfonamides application in aquaculture and animal husbandry and the consequent increase in sulfonamides discharged into the environment, strategies to remediate sulfonamide-contaminated environments are essential. In this study, the resistance of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 and Shewanella sp. strain MR-4 to the sulfonamides sulfapyridine (SPY) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were determined, and sulfonamides degradation by these strains was assessed. Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 and Shewanella sp. strain MR-4 were resistant to SPY and SMX concentrations as high as 60 mg/L. After incubation for 5 days, 23.91 ± 1.80 and 23.43 ± 2.98% of SPY and 59.88 ± 1.23 and 63.89 ± 3.09% of SMX contained in the medium were degraded by S. oneidensis MR-1 and Shewanella sp. strain MR-4, respectively. The effects of the initial concentration of the sulfonamides and initial pH of the medium on biodegradation, and the degradation of different sulfonamides were assessed. The products were measured by LC–MS; with SPY as a substrate, 2-AP (2-aminopyridine) was the main stable metabolite, and with SMX as a substrate, 3A5MI (3-amino-5-methyl-isoxazole) was the main stable metabolite. The co-occurrence of 2-AP or 3A5MI and 4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid suggests that the initial step in the biodegradation of the two sulfonamides is S–N bond cleavage. These results suggest that S. oneidensis MR-1 and Shewanella sp. strain MR-4 are potential bacterial resources for biodegrading sulfonamides and therefore bioremediation of sulfonamide-polluted environments.
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环境科学
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微生物学
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Nanomaterials
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2024
·Vol. 14
·期 10
·864
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IF 4.4
Xiao-Min Cao,Yuan-Qiu Cheng,Meng-Meng Chen,Shun-Yu Yao,An-Kang Ying,Xiu-Zhen Wang,Dong-Sheng Guo,Yue Li
Chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used methods for treating cancer, but its side effects severely limit its application and impair treatment effectiveness. Removing off-target chemotherapy drugs from the serum promptly through adsorption is the most direct approach to minimize their side effects. In this study, we synthesized a series of adsorption materials to remove the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin by modifying MOF nanosheets with sulfonated azocalix[4]arenes. The strong affinity of sulfonated azocalix[4]arenes for doxorubicin results in high adsorption strength (Langmuir adsorption constant = 2.45–5.73 L mg−1) and more complete removal of the drug. The extensive external surface area of the 2D nanosheets facilitates the exposure of a large number of accessible adsorption sites, which capture DOX molecules without internal diffusion, leading to a high adsorption rate (pseudo-second-order rate constant = 0.0058–0.0065 g mg−1min−1). These adsorbents perform effectively in physiological environments and exhibit low cytotoxicity and good hemocompatibility. These features make them suitable for removing doxorubicin from serum during “drug capture” procedures. The optimal adsorbent can remove 91% of the clinical concentration of doxorubicin within 5 min.
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生物医学工程
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药学
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