BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
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2019
·Vol. 103
·期 1
·199-205
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IF 1.65
Zhang Wanying,Huang Yingnan,Gong Hua,Dang Fei,Zhou Dongmei
Metal dioxide nanoparticles (NPs) are produced in ever-increasing amounts and widely used in industrial, medical and consumer products. They may pose potential risks to the environment. In this study we quantitatively evaluated the phytoavailability of CeO 2 NPs, ZrO 2 NPs and SiO 2 NPs to wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.). Metal dioxide NPs showed distinct differences in uptake, with uptake rate constants of 90.2 ± 9.9, 12.2 ± 2.5, 0.4 ± 0.02 and 0.9 ± 0.1 L kg −1 h −1 for ZrO 2 NPs, CeO 2 NPs, SiO 2 NPs (13 nm) and SiO 2 NPs (25 nm), respectively. However, such difference cannot be generalized by single factor of NP characteristics and/or root damage. This study provides fundamental information for NP uptake by crop plants.
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环境科学
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植物学
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2024
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IF 5.3
Xiang-Yu Feng,Mao-Jin Ran,Man-Man Yuan,Mei-Tong Wei,Liang Wu,Zhi-Yi Hu,Li-Hua Chen,Yu Li,Bao-Lian Su
Li-rich Mn-based layered oxides with high specific capacity and operating voltages have become one of the most promising materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, it still faces several issues of low initial Coulombic efficiency, poor electronic conductivity, and voltage fading due to oxygen release and transition metal rearrangement during cycling. In this study, Li1.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13O2 (LMR) cathode material with Na ion doping (LMNaR) and CeO2 nanoparticle surface modification (LMNaR@CeO2) is prepared to realize a synergistic modification effect. The doping of Na ions enlarges Li layer spacing to effectively promote the insertion and extraction of lithium ions, which makes the layered structure more stable to reduce the effect of the phase transition. And the CeO2 nanoparticle surface modification restrains the side reactions between electrode and electrolyte, stabilizes lattice oxygen, and eases oxygen release. As a result, LMNaR@CeO2 displays a specific capacity of 196 mAh g–1 after 100 cycles at 0.5 C with a capacity retention of 94% and a merely voltage decay of 0.16 V, which are much better than those of LMR with a specific capacity of 159.6 mAh g–1 and only a 79% capacity retention. Our strategy here provides a feasible approach for the development of Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials for long-lived LIBs.
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材料科学
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能源存储技术
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WEAR
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2025
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IF 6.1
Xin Xing,Kun Han,Congcong Shi,Yujuan Zhang,Shengmao Zhang,Wenjing Lou,Wenbin Kan,Xu Zhou
In this paper, the good disperse and particle size adjustability of cerium oxide (CeO 2 ) nanoparticles were achieved by solvothermal secondary growth method. The micro-pitting resistance of three CeO 2 nanoparticles (1.85 nm, 2.85 nm, 4.22 nm) in polyalphaolefin (PAO)and gear oil was evaluated by reciprocating step loading method. The results showed that micro-pitting corrosion occurred in base oil lubrication from low load to high load (150 N-350 N). After adding CeO 2 nanoparticles, at low load (150 N), 2.85 nm and 4.22 nm CeO 2 nanoparticles formed a discontinuous CeO 2 tribofilm through shear sintering to reduce the surface shear force and produce significant anti-wear effect. The 1.85 nm CeO 2 has a friction-reducing and anti-wear effect through direct contact with isolated friction pairs. The formation of micro-pitting corrosion is inhibited by the three particle sizes, and the anti-wear performance decreases with the increase of particle size. Under the condition of high load (350 N), the discontinuous single CeO 2 tribofilm spillage due to its limited load capacity, which leads to increased wear and inhibits the formation of micro-pitting. Under the condition of high load (550 N), the formula oil has a micro-pitting phenomenon. After adding CeO 2 nanoparticles, a composite tribofilm containing cerium phosphate and CeO 2 is formed through tribochemical reaction with phosphorous additives, which greatly improves the bearing capacity and anti-wear ability of the tribofilm. Even under the condition of 550 N high load, the three particle sizes of CeO 2 nanoparticles have significant anti-wear effect and low friction properties, and all inhibit the formation of micro-pitting corrosion, among which 2.85 nm particle size of CeO 2 has the best anti-wear ability.
研究领域:
纳米材料
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摩擦学
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材料科学
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化学合成
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机械工程
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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IF 10.8
Zeyu Cai,Chuanxin Ma,Yi Hao,Weili Jia,Yini Cao,Honghong Wu,Xinxin Xu,Lanfang Han,Chunyang Li,Heping Shang,Anqi Liang,Jason C. White,Baoshan Xing
Cerium dioxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) have enzyme-like properties and scavenge excess ROS induced by stressors such as drought. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms by which CeO2 NPs enhance drought resistance are unknown. In this work, both foliar application and soil injection of CeO2 NPs were used to rice seedlings under a 30 day moderate drought (40% soil relative moisture). Foliar application of 4 mg of CeO2 NPs per pot reduced excess reactive oxygen species and abscisic acid (ABA) in rice leaves, thereby maintaining chloroplast structural integrity and photosynthetic output, ultimately increasing drought-stressed rice biomass by 31.3%. Genes associated with photosynthesis and ribosome activity provided the foundation by which CeO2 NPs enhanced rice drought resistance. Importantly, these genes were tightly regulated by ABA due to the large number of abscisic acid responsive elements in their promoter regions. CeO2 NPs also upregulated the expression of soluble sugar and fatty acid synthesis associated genes in drought-stressed rice, thereby contributing to osmotic balance and membrane lipid stability. These results highlight the potential of CeO2 NPs to enhance rice photosynthesis and drought-resistant biomolecule accumulation by regulating ABA-dependent responses. This work provides further evidence demonstrating nanomaterials have great potential to sustainably promote stress resistance and climate resilient crops.
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植物学
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植物生理学
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分子生物学
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农学
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MEASUREMENT SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 36
·期 8
·085104
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IF 3.4
Chengcheng Wan,Zhaoru Ban,Dan Zhang,Jiumei He,Yanju Chen,Shan Tang,Qianchun Zhang
Methyl sec-butyl ether (MSBE), a volatile organic compound, poses significant risks to both environmental safety and human health. Consequently, developing efficient sensors for the rapid and accurate detection of trace levels of MSBE is essential. In this study, we synthesized mesoporous CeO2 nanoparticles using carbon quantum dots as templates, resulting in the development of a highly sensitive cataluminescence sensor system. This sensor demonstrated an impressive linear detection range of 0.50–20 mg l−1 (R2 = 0.998) and a low detection limit of 0.08 mg l−1, coupled with a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of 3. We applied the mesoporous CeO2 nanoparticle sensor to measure MSBE levels in various environments, including a volatile medicine reagent freezer, laboratory gas, and a storage cabinet, which yielded concentrations of 2.07, 1.38, and 3.96 mg l−1, respectively. The sensor also exhibited excellent recovery rates, ranging from 91.1% to 110%, with relative standard deviations (RSD, n = 5) from 3.4% to 8.7%, indicating reliable performance. Additionally, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was employed to elucidate the mechanism underlying the developed cataluminescence sensor. This study introduces a versatile approach for designing gas sensors for MSBE that not only exhibits high sensitivity and selectivity but also significantly enhances their potential applications in both industrial and environmental monitoring.
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JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
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2025
·Vol. 113
·期 9
·e35646
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IF 3.4
Huiwen Wang,Yuting Wu,Mingrui Dai,Tingting Zhu,Daming Wu,Diya Leng
To investigate the antibacterial effect, mechanism, and cytotoxicity of Prussian blue/Cerium dioxide (PB/CeO 2 ) nanoparticles against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) and biofilm. PB/CeO 2 nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized. The antibacterial mechanism of nanoparticles was explored through peroxidase (POD) activity assay, hydroxyl radicals (·OH) detection, and measurement of bacterial reactive oxygen species (ROS) and glutathione (GSH)/glutathione disulfide (GSSG) levels. The biocompatibility of PB/CeO 2 was evaluated by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay and histological examination of the major visceral organs of rats. The antibacterial effect of PB/CeO 2 was assessed using the colony-forming unit (CFU) method. The impact of PB/CeO 2 on E. faecalis biofilm on dentin slices was further observed with CLSM and SEM. ANOVA and t -test were applied for statistical analysis ( p < 0.05). PB/CeO 2 demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against E. faecalis , mainly when used with H 2 O 2 , significantly enhancing its antibacterial effect and effectively disrupting E. faecalis biofilms on dentin slices. PB/CeO 2 nanoparticles catalyzed ROS production, disrupting the antioxidant defense system of E. faecalis cells, damaging bacterial cell membranes, and ultimately causing bacterial death. PB/CeO 2 nanoparticles exhibit good biocompatibility at appropriate concentrations in vivo and in vitro. The novel multifunctional nanocomposite shows great antibacterial effects against E. faecalis and its biofilm, with low cytotoxicity and good biocompatibility, offering a novel disinfection strategy for root canal treatment.
研究领域:
纳米技术
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微生物学
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牙科
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2020
·Vol. 30
·期 45
·2004692
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IF 16.836
Sheng Zhao,Yixuan Li,Quanyi Liu,Sirong Li,Yuan Cheng,Chaoqun Cheng,Ziying Sun,Yan Du,Christopher J. Butch,Hui Wei
Safe, effective, and convenient administration of therapeutic nanomaterials is one of the greatest difficulties in nanomedicine. To tackle this challenge, a system which couples multi-enzyme mimicking CeO 2 nanoparticles with clinically approved montmorillonite (MMT) for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) therapy is reported. CeO 2 exhibits superoxide dismutase- and catalase-like activities, and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, making it more efficient at scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) than non-catalytic antioxidants while being more stable than free enzymes. In addition, negatively-charged MMT can be orally administered and specifically adsorbed onto positively-charged inflamed colon tissue via electrostatic interactions for targeted delivery. When the two are assembled together by in situ growth of CeO 2 onto MMT, the optimized CeO 2 @MMT(1:9) is stable in the stomach for oral delivery, targets the inflamed colon through electrostatic interactions, and reduces inflammation through ROS scavenging, all without any significant systemic exposure as demonstrated by the relief of murine IBD in vivo.
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纳米医学
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药理学
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炎症研究
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治疗递送系统
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