APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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IF 6.7
Jiaojiao Jiao,Zexiang Wang,Jing Wang,Tiantian Yao,Zongliang Chen,Chen Chen,Li Sun,Xian Zhao,Weiliu Fan
The reasonable design of g-C 3 N 4 (CN)-based homojunctions is a promising method to improve the photocatalytic performance. Controlling the interfacial charge-transport process is challenging. Herein, Ag and P-doped CN (ACN and PCN) were selectively synthesized. The band edges of CN move downward continuously with increasing Ag or P doping concentration. CN/4ACN (type-II), CN/8PCN (S-scheme) and 4ACN/8PCN (S-scheme) were formed by suitable energy level matching, and their charge transfer mechanisms were confirmed via VB-XPS, UPS and ESR analysis. In the presence of the hole sacrificant triethanolamine (TEOA), both CN/4ACN and 4ACN/8PCN exhibited better H 2 evolution reaction (HER) rate than CN/8PCN due to the improvement in conductivity caused by Ag doping. However, only CN/8PCN and 4ACN/8PCN exhibited HER coupled with tetracycline (TC) degradation performance owing to the high redox potential of the S-scheme. Benefiting from a good carrier transport property and high redox potential, 4ACN/8PCN exhibited the best HER rate (2305.6 μmol·g −1 ·h −1 ) with TEOA as the hole sacrificant, which was 11.7 times than that of pure CN, respectively, and achieved a high HER rate (117.8 μmol·g −1 ·h −1 ) coupled with simultaneous TC degradation. This study provides a basic understanding of CN homojunctions, which shows potential for expanded applications in photocatalytic H 2 evolution and pollutant degradation.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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光催化
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Advanced Science
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2024
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IF 14.3
Zhen Tong,Jia-Peng Zou,Su-Yun Wang,Wei-Wei Luo,Yan-Yi Wang
Interferons (IFNs) activate JAK-STAT pathways to induce downstream effector genes for host defense against invaded pathogens and tumors. Here both type I (β) and II (γ) IFNs are shown that can activate the transcription factor IRF3 in parallel with STAT1. IRF3-deficiency impairs transcription of a subset of downstream effector genes induced by IFN-β and IFN-γ. Mechanistically, IFN-induced activation of IRF3 is dependent on the cGAS-STING-TBK1 axis. Both IFN-β and IFN-γ cause mitochondrial DNA release into the cytosol. In addition, IFNs induce JAK1-mediated tyrosine phosphorylation of cGAS at Y214/Y215, which is essential for its DNA binding activity and signaling. Furthermore, deficiency of cGAS, STING, or IRF3 impairs IFN-β- or IFN-γ-mediated antiviral and antitumor activities. The findings reveal a novel IRF3 activation pathway parallel with the canonical STAT1/2 activation pathways triggered by IFNs and provide an explanation for the pleiotropic roles of the cGAS-STING-IRF3 axis in host defense.
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免疫学
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分子生物学
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微生物学
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癌症研究
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FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2024
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IF 11
Rong Xu,Yue Gu,Lin Zheng,Mingtao Huang,Mouming Zhao
Previously, we presented a green and efficient separation method for soluble undenatured type II collagen (SC II) based on the complex coacervation of SC II and anionic polysaccharides , and demonstrated the significant impact of molecular weight (M w ). In this study, we combined differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), microscale thermophoresis (MST) and molecular dynamics simulation (MDS) to further explore the affinity and interaction types of SC II with different anionic polysaccharides . Results showed that the denaturation temperature of SC II increased (about 3 °C) after complex coacervating with chondroitin sulfate (CS, a small anionic polysaccharide), which might be related to their strong affinity (dissociation constant of K d and binding energy were about 3.04 × 10 −6 mg/mL and −4054.97 kJ/mol, respectively), and the molecular weight of anionic polysaccharides had a greater impact than chain conformation. The non-covalent interactions between SC II and anionic polysaccharides were mainly hydrogen bonds, followed by hydrophobic interactions and ionic bonds. The hydroxyl and sulfate groups in polysaccharides could form extensive hydrogen bonds and small amount of ionic bonds with a large number of amino acids in SC II, and the hydrophobic groups such as methyl also formed hydrophobic interactions with hydrophobic parts in SC II (such as Pro82, Pro85, Val88). Importantly, the smaller the M w of anionic polysaccharides, the faster they formed stable interactions with SC II. Therefore, anionic polysaccharides with smaller M w had higher affinity and faster non-covalent interactions formation speed with SC II, resulting in more compact structure and higher thermal stability of the complexes.
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2021
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IF 13.273
Bingke Xie,Dongyun Chen,Najun Li,Qingfeng Xu,Hua Li,Jinghui He,Jianmei Lu
Previously, many methods have been used to reduce NOx pollution. Semiconductor photocatalytic oxidation technology has been widely used among those methods because of its environmental friendliness, high efficiency, and simple implementation. Hybrid halide perovskites with exceptional optical properties prove to be promising photocatalysis material; however, their high surface energy, unpaired bonds, and instability are obstacles to large-scale application. In this work, FAPbBr 3 /g-C 3 N 4 heterostructures were successfully synthesized by growing FAPbBr 3 nanocrystals on 2D g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets. Compared with the pristine elements, FAPbBr 3 /g-C 3 N 4 composites show significant NO removal efficiencies under 600 ppb concentration at room temperature. The high performance could be attributed to the formation of a type-II heterojunction and accelerated the separation and transfer of electrons and holes. Furthermore, cycling experiments and XRD results verify that the FAPbBr 3 /g-C 3 N 4 heterojunction owns good stability. Thus, this work not only shows the great potential prospect of halide perovskite for the photocatalysis field, but also demonstrate its promise in solving energy issues and environment science.
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环境科学
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
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2020
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IF 2.69
Weiwei Lan,Mengjie Xu,Xiumei Zhang,Liqin Zhao,Di Huang,Xiaochun Wei,Weiyi Chen
Type II collagen (Col-II) is one of the important organic components of the cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM). Such natural material is known for its good biocompatibility, but it could not provide a good supporting environment for seed cells due to its rapid degradation and poor strength. In the present work, different contents of Col-II were incorporated into porous polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to fabricate porous PVA/Col-II composite hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. The results illustrate that, after incorporation of Col-II, the elasticity modulus of the composite hydrogels firstly increases, and then decreases (under moisture state). The elasticity modulus of PVA/Col-II (at the ratio of 1:1) hydrogels reaches 11 ± 1.7 KPa, about two-fold higher than pure PVA hydrogels (4.9 ± 0.6 KPa). Meanwhile, all hydrogels exhibit relatively high water content (> 95%) and porosity (> 75%). The degradation analysis indicates that Col-II incorporation induce a high degradation ratio of the composite hydrogels. Cell culture results show PVA/Col-II hydrogels have no negative effects on cells viability and proliferation. The PVA/Col-II hydrogels may possess a potential application in the field of articular cartilage tissue engineering and regeneration.
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生物材料学
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组织工程学
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TALANTA
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2024
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IF 5.6
Kexin Ren,Mengxia Duan,Tingting Su,Dichen Ying,Shijia Wu,Zhouping Wang,Nuo Duan
Shiga toxin type II (Stx2), the major virulence component of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli , is strongly associated with the life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome thus posing a substantial risk to food safety and human health. In this work, a dual-mode aptasensor with colorimetric and surface-enhanced Raman scattering was developed for Stx2 specific detection based on noble metal nanoparticles and Raman reporter loaded metal-organic framework (Mn/Fe-MIL(53)@AuNSs-MBA). The Mn/Fe-MIL(53)@AuNSs could catalyze the H 2 O 2 -mediated oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), thereby enabling visual detection. Meanwhile, the SERS signal from MBA can be enhanced by the decorated AuNSs. Under optimal conditions, a linear range of 0.05–500 ng/mL with limit of detection (LOD) of 26 pg/mL was achieved in colorimetric mode and a linear range of 5–1000 ng/mL with LOD of 0.82 ng/mL in SERS mode, in which the dual-mode results complement each other, widening the linear range, increasing the accuracy and reliability of the detection. The method was further applied to the detection of Stx2 in milk with average recovery of 101.1 %, demonstrating its superior potential for bacterial toxin monitoring.
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生物传感
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食品科学
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分子诊断
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ACS Applied Energy Materials
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2023
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IF 6.4
Yuqing Hu,Puhui Deng,Wenying Wang,Linping Zhang,Yu Hou
Element doping and collaboration with other cocatalysts are two vital strategies to improve the photoelectrochemical properties and overcome the drawbacks of CdS for better photocatalytic performance. In this work, a series of manganese cadmium sulfides (MnxCd1–xS) were obtained by a solvothermal method. When x is equal to or greater than 0.3, MnxCd1–xS is composed of Mn–Cd–S sosoloid and MnS. Among all these MnxCd1–xS products, the Mn0.5Cd0.5S sample showed the best photocatalytic hydrogen production (5.99 mmol g–1 h–1). To further elevate the hydrogen production rate of Mn0.5Cd0.5S, four kinds of Ni-POMs were coupled with it as cocatalysts, and all these composite photocatalysts displayed enhanced performance. The highest efficiency was observed for 15-Ni4–Mn0.5Cd0.5S, which is up to 36.58 mmol g–1 h–1. Various characterizations indicated that Ni4P2W18, Mn–Cd–S sosoloid and MnS in the 15-Ni4–Mn0.5Cd0.5S composite form a double type-II heterojunction, which facilitates the separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers.
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材料科学
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催化
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光化学
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Pharmacognosy Magazine
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2025
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IF 0.9
Yezhou Li,Chengjian Tang
Background and PurposeAlginate and gelatin have biocompatibility and biodegradability for drug formulations or carriers, but the roles and mechanisms in cartilage injury (CI) repair remain unclear. This research investigated the application of alginate-collagen hydrogel (ACH) in rat CI repair and its related mechanisms through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Materials and MethodsAlginate and modified collagen solutions were mixed to prepare the ACH. The obtained samples were characterized, and their sustained release properties were determined. L929 mouse fibroblasts were assigned into a blank control group (BC group, untreated), a positive control group (PC group, treated with 6.4% phenol), a negative control group (NC group, treated with tissue culture polystyrene), and an ACH group (treated with ACH). The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay assessed cell viability. Meanwhile, the cytotoxicity of the ACH and its impact on cell proliferation and cell attachment capabilities were analyzed. Thirty 4-week-old specific pathogen-free Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly grouped into a chondrocyte group (chondrocytes collected and cultured), a cPAGE group (chondrocytes treated with ACH), a model group (CI model), and an mPAGE group (CI model treated with ACH). The influence of ACH on chondrocyte proliferation and type II collagen (COL-II) expression were assessed via cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8) assay and immunofluorescence staining. Furthermore, the impacts of ACH on chondrocyte tissue and COL-II expression were analyzed using Safranin O-Fast Green staining, the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) score, and COL-II tissue staining. Immunoblotting was utilized to detect tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP-13), and COL-II proteins in cartilage tissue.ResultsThe release rate of the constructed ACH reached over 85% within 72 h and achieved degradation equilibrium within 5 days with a weight loss rate of over 60%. L929 fibroblast culture results showed that the ACH posed no significant cytotoxicity, and cell attachment results were not obviously different from those on tissue culture plates (p < .05). MTT assay results demonstrated that the ACH exerted no adverse effects on L929 cell proliferation and growth, indicating good biocompatibility. CCK-8 and COL-II results indicated that chondrocyte proliferation in the cPAGE group was markedly higher versus that in the chondrocyte group (p < .05). Besides, animal experiments unveiled that, relative to the CI group, the mPAGE group had more chondrocytes, upregulated COL-II, and higher ICRS scores (p < .05). MMP-13, NF-κB, and TNF-α were downregulated, and COL-II was upshifted in the mPAGE group, with remarkable differences (p < .05).ConclusionACH exhibited excellent biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity, promoted cell proliferation and growth, and facilitated chondrocyte proliferation in rat CI repair, offering a valuable research foundation for CI treatment.
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生物材料学
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组织工程学
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医学
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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IF 5.6
Qianxilong Wang,Jiakuo Chen,Jiansheng Wang,Xiongfeng Zeng,Ruimin Wang,Yingna Zhao
In this paper, TiO 2 nanotube arrays with gap characteristics were designed and fabricated. Moreover, by adjusting the ratio of metal ions to ligands (1:20), a fully coated Co-MOF/TiO 2 composite photoanode was obtained; Secondly, tests such as XPS and EPR were adopted and combined with theoretical calculations to verify the construction of Type II heterojunctions, which promoted the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and thereby enhanced the cathodic protection effect of the composite photoanode. Finally, to promote green and environmentally friendly anti-corrosion materials, an in-depth study was conducted on the anti-corrosion and anti-pitting effects of composite photoanodes on 304SS with different application areas (1cm 2 ,25cm 2 ,100cm 2 ).
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材料科学
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电化学
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防腐蚀工程
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Small
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2024
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IF 13
Yongzhuo Yu,Wei Li,Yuxin Huang,Huixing Yang,Chaoyu Lv,Hui xiang Yan,Di Lin,Shichao Jiao,Linlin Hou,Zhiliang Wu
Inspired by energy conversion and waste reuse, hybridized Ni-MOF derivative-CdS-DETA/g-C 3 N 5 , a type-II heterojunction photocatalyst, is synthesized by a hydrothermal method for simultaneous and highly efficient photocatalytic degradation and hydrogen evolution in dye wastewater. Without the addition of cocatalysts and sacrificial agents, the optimal MOF-CD(2)/CN5 (i.e. Ni-MOF derivative-CdS-DETA (20 wt.%)/g-C 3 N 5 ) exhibit good bifunctional catalytic activity, with a H 2 evolution rate of 2974.4 µmol g −1 h −1 during the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB), and a removal rate of 99.97% for RhB. In the process of H 2 -evolution-only, triethanolamine is used as a sacrificial agent, exhibiting a high H 2 evolution rate (19663.1 µmol g −1 h −1 ) in the absence of a cocatalyst, and outperforming most similar related materials (such as MOF/g-C 3 N 5 , MOF-CdS, CdS/g-C 3 N 5 ). With the help of type-II heterojunction, holes are scavenged for the oxidative degradation of RhB, and electrons are used in the decomposition of water for H 2 evolution during illumination. This work opens a new path for photocatalysts with dual functions of simultaneous efficient degradation and hydrogen evolution.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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化学
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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
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2024
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IF 5.5
Zhixin Chen
Background Energy shortages and environmental pollution are two of the most immediate problems all over the world. Photocatalysis is expanding into energy and environmental applications. Methods In this study, novel visible-light-driven Ag 2 WO 4 /AgVO 3 composite photocatalysts were constructed via a one-pot, controllable, ligand-free and eco-friendly approach and analyzed using different techniques. Under visible light irradiation, photocatalytic behavior of type-II heterojunctions in the degradation of levofloxacin hydrochloride is investigated. Significant findings Various characterizations showed that Ag 2 WO 4 was successfully loaded onto the AgVO 3 surface, which improved the separation and transfer efficiency of the photogenerated charge carriers. Under optimal experimental conditions, the removal efficiency of levofloxacin reached 0.0194 min - 1 for the Ag 2 WO 4 /AgVO 3 composites with a 3 : 5 mass ratio (3-WV), which was 5.87 and 17.64 times that of pure AgVO 3 and Ag 2 WO 4 , respectively. The photocatalytic mechanism of typical type-II heterojunction was discussed. Furthermore, possible photodegradation pathway of levofloxacin was comprehensively determined by LC-MS analysis. This work will provide new motivation for the design and synthesis of simple preparation and highly efficient photocatalysts for environmental purification.
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2018
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IF 3.779
Lijing Wang,Gan Jin,Yanhong Shi,Hao Zhang,Haiming Xie,Bai Yang,Haizhu Sun
Two-dimensional (2D) ZnS-SnS 2 porous nanosheets are designed as clean and low cost photocatalysts for water splitting. The composites successfully combine high photoelectron reduction potential of ZnS with the sufficient sunlight harvesting ability of SnS 2 . Moreover, SnS 2 acts as an effective electron transfer medium from ZnS to SnS 2 due to the construction of quasi-type II structure. This greatly promotes the transfer of electron-hole pairs and effectively inhibits their recombination. Especially, the unique porous nanosheets structure maintains them high specific surface area and countless reactive sites, which increases the reactants' contact area and facilitates the migration of carriers upon photocatalysis . This further suppresses the charge recombination and improves the photocatalysts' stability. As a result, an optimized specific surface area of 246.7 m 2 g −1 and photocatalytic H 2 generation rate of 536 μmol h −1 g −1 are achieved in the absence of a surfactant and co-catalyst, which is 10 times higher than ZnS and 17 times higher than SnS 2 . In addition, the porous nanosheets have fairly good photocatalytic stability and can be reused at least five cycles without obvious changes in activity and structure. This work successfully presents the potential of ZnS and SnS 2 -based photocatalyst for clean and low cost hydrogen production from water splitting.
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材料科学
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能源科学
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环境科学
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