COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2024
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Chenzhao Wang,Xiujuan Wang,Yuhao Jiang,Zhiyu Wu,Jiawei Yang,Shanshan Wei,Zhibing Wang,Guoying Sun
Trypsin is a kind of digestive enzyme capable of catalyzing the hydrolysis of proteins. Abnormal changes in the levels of trypsin can cause a series of pancreatic-related diseases. Therefore, based on the special interface interaction between green-emitting ionic liquid-based carbon dots (G-CDs) and BSA, a highly sensitive fluorescence "on-off" mechanism was developed for detecting trypsin in urine. The G-CDs were synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal approach using 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,5-DHBA) and 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([OMIM]PF 4 ). The interaction between G-CDs and bovine serum albumin (BSA) led to the formation of the G-CDs-BSA fluorescence sensing system, which induced aggregation and fluorescence enhancement of G-CDs. The G-CDs-BSA system was disrupted under optimal incubation conditions after the addition of trypsin, and the fluorescence was quenched. According to the fluorescence quenching value (∆F) of the system, the quantitative analysis of trypsin in urine was realized and demonstrated good recoveries. This study not only developed a novel fluorescence sensing system with excellent performance for trypsin detection, but also provided a theoretical basis for the binding of carbon dot-protein systems.
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TALANTA
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2024
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IF 5.6
Jingwen Zhao,Zhuxuan Shi,Mixia Chen,Fengna Xi
Inspired by the iron porphyrin structure of natural horseradish peroxidase (HRP), an efficient carbon-based nanozyme was fabricated using nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots (NGQDs) and iron ion (Fe 3+ ) nanocomposite, enabling selective distinguishment of hydroquinone (HQ) from its isomers. NGQDs with good dispersibility and uniform size were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal process. NGQDs lacked peroxidase-like activity but the formed nanocomposite (Fe 3+ -NGQDs) upon Fe 3+ addition possessed high peroxidase-like activity. Fe 3+ -NGQDs nanocomposite exhibited shuttle-shaped structure (∼30 nm), the lattice structure of NGQDs and electron transfer between Fe 3+ and NGQDs. The Fe 3+ -NGQDs nanocomposite can catalyze the production of superoxide radicals (•O 2 − ) from H 2 O 2 . The Michaelis constant ( K m ) of Fe 3+ -NGQDs (0.115 mM) was lower than that of natural HRP (0.434 mM) with 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) as the substrate and the maximum initial reaction rate ( V max , 16.47 × 10 −8 M/s) was nearly 4 times higher than that of HRP using H 2 O 2 substrate. HQ, unlike its isomers catechol (CC) and resorcinol (RE), could consume •O 2 − generated from the decomposition of H 2 O 2 catalyzed by Fe 3+ -NGQDs nanocomposite, reducing the oxidation of TMB. This principle enabled selective colorimetric determination of HQ ranged from 1 μM to 70 μM and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.2 μM. Successful determination of HQ in pond water was also realized.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2025
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Peng Xu,Jiaqi Feng,Na Li,Jiafan Yao,Guangchao Li,Baolin Hou
Zero-valent copper (Cu(0))-activated peroxodisulfate (PDS) generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that effectively degrade azo dyes, but its application is limited by low Cu(I) conversion and narrow pH range. To overcome these barriers, this study introduced hydroxylamine (HA) to the Cu(0)/PDS system, boosting its oxidative capacity by accelerating the Cu(I)/Cu(II) redox cycle. Under the optimal conditions, the Cu(0)/PDS/HA system achieved a 78.5 % improvement in the degradation efficiency of orange II (AO7) within 10 min. UV-Vis spectroscopy, electron spin resonance (ESR) analysis, and scavenging experiments confirmed SO 4 •- and • OH as the primary reactive species in the Cu(0)/PDS/HA system, with minimal Cu(III) formation. A Systematic investigation of operational parameters (initial pH, Cu(0) dosage, HA concentration, and PDS concentration) and water matrix components (Cl - , NO 3 - , SO 4 2- , HCO 3 - , and humic acid) revealed their impact on AO7 removal. Furthermore, experiments in real water samples (tap, lake, and river water) validated the practicality of the Cu(0)/PDS/HA system, which was also demonstrated to effectively degrade other common pollutants. In conclusion, the present study provided an efficient strategy to bolster the oxidizing capacity of Cu(0)/PDS system, broadening its application potential for treating refractory organic pollutants.
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JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
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2024
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Qihang Ye,Yihui Li,Zhaoping Zhong,Wei Wang,Xiang Zheng,Haoran Du,Qian Li,Yuxuan Yang,Renzhi Qi
The preparation of furfural, a valuable platform compound, through pyrolysis is an approach with practical prospects. Since cellulose represents the most abundant component in biomass feedstocks, enhancing its selectivity towards furfural during pyrolysis is crucial. In this study, S0 4 2- /Zr0 2 -based catalysts by loading them with various metals such as Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn was used to optimize furfural yield from cellulose. Among these catalysts, those loaded with iron (Fe) achieved the highest selectivity for furfural, with the best performance at a loading of 6 % by weight. This is because an appropriate amount of loaded metal Fe can manipulate the acidity sites on the catalyst surface, reducing the ratio of weak acid to strong acid and favoring selective production of furfural. Additionally, moderate metal loading can enhance both specific surface area and total pore volume of the catalyst, further improving catalytic performance. The research using a catalyst with the loading of 6 %wt Fe showed that the furfural content in cellulose pyrolysis products reached its maximum when the pyrolysis temperature was 600°C. Further increase in temperature led to the decomposition and conversion of furfural into other products, reducing the furfural selectivity. The addition of catalyst effectively improved the furfural selectivity in cellulose pyrolysis products, and as the ratio of catalyst to cellulose gradually increased, the furfural selectivity reached its maximum value of 31.53 % at a pyrolysis temperature of 600℃ and a catalyst to cellulose ratio of 4:1. These findings provide an insight into the use of biomass for furfural preparation and improving the efficiency of its preparation.
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2024
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Yijie Wang,Xudong Wu,Dan Chen,Linqian Hou,Dezhi Yang,Hong Li,Yaling Yang
The rapid and sensitive detection of glyphosate herbicide in agricultural products is urgent need. Herein, we develop a photosensitive Fe 3 O v -Mo/P nanozyme with defect-rich rough surface by the co-precipitation method. In particular, the Fe 3 O v -Mo/P nanozyme with high-percentage oxygen vacancy (OV) defects and rough surface exhibited superior peroxidase (POD)-like activity and kinetics. More intriguingly, Fe 3 O v -Mo/P nanozyme with strong optical absorption in near-infrared (NIR) region showed excellent light-promoted POD-like activity. It was found that the defect-rich rough surface is conducive to the adsorption of glyphosate to inhibit the POD-like activity of Fe 3 O v -Mo/P. Under near-infrared laser irradiation, the inhibitory effect of glyphosate on the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) by Fe 3 O v -Mo/P was increased by 2.64 times. A colorimetric platform was developed for the detection of glyphosate with a low detection limit of 0.032 mg L -1 and good selectivity. The method was used to determine the residual glyphosate in coffee, and the recovery efficiency was between 91.20–104.00 %. This work that combines the advantage of defect engineering and NIR provides a strategy for developing high-active nanozyme in pesticide assay.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Yufei Lei,Qi Li,Qian Li,Dongxiu He,Jinhua Xue,Lifu Liao,Jikai Wang,Xilin Xiao
In this paper, nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCDs) were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method using gum arabic (GA) and tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl aminomethane (tris) as precursors. The resultant NCDs show uniform size distribution and stable optical performance. Then a fluorescent signal quenching probe based on NCDs was proposed for the quantitative detection of mercury ions (Hg2+). The developed fluorescent nanoprobe based on NCDs demonstrated a good linear relationship in the range of 10 to 120 μM (R2 = 0.99265) for toxic mercury(II), with a detection limit of 4.87 μM. Additionally, the present assay system could be efficiently used for the detection of Hg2+ in real water samples with a satisfactory recovery rate (96.11–104.04%). The metal-free NCDs, which exhibited little cytotoxicity, were successfully applied to in vitro fluorescence imaging of human triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells, achieving visualization of Hg2+ in cells. With good water solubility and biocompatibility, the nitrogen-doped carbon dots synthesized by this economical and ecologically friendly process are suitable for use in analytical testing and biological research.
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 4.9
Yang Yuan,Hui Jia,Jibao Liu,Fei Gao,Xu Zhu,Zihan An,Jie Wang
The development of new low-cost, highly selective and efficient methods for the separation and detection of heavy metal ions in aqueous environments is of great importance for water safety and biological health. In this study, a novel ion separation membrane was prepared for the separation of copper ions in cadmium ion detection solution. Compared with the commercial membrane, the ion mobility was increased by 64.02 %, and further separated by selective complexation of thiacalix[4]arene-p-tetrasulfonate (TCAS), and the separation factor for Cu/Cd reached 34.66. This allowed Cd to be detected preferentially, and reduced the interference of other ions in the detection. The joint electric field environment was regulated to separate the organics and reduce the interference to the detection. The sensing performance was enhanced by modifying the screen-printed electrodes. The proposed sensing platform allows for simultaneous pre-processing and detection and has a detection limit of 0.19 μg-L −1 (S/N = 3) for Cd 2+ .
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2024
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Zhaohui Fei,Chi Jiang,Qunwei Tang,Yingfei Hou
To solve the scarcity of fresh water, reverse osmosis (RO) technology for seawater desalination and wastewater reuse has been developed rapidly. However, the performance of RO is limited by poor selectivity towards certain harmful small molecule constituents (e.g., boron in seawater and N-nitrosodimethylamine in wastewater) and the permeability-selectivity trade-off. Herein, a metal polyphenol network interlayer including both hydrophobic zone and monomer adsorption zone is proposed to optimize interfacial polymerization (IP) process for fabrication of RO membrane . This heterogeneous characteristic is endowed by well-chosen phenol (i.e. TTSBI) and metal (Ni). The physicochemical properties of the substrate are also optimized. An ultra-selective RO membrane with thinner separation layer, higher crosslinking degree and larger surface area is obtained. The RO membranes exhibit separation performance beyond the upper selectivity limit for NaCl and hazardous small molecules. The membrane water permeance is 3.50 L m −2 h −1 bar −1 while the NaCl rejection is 99.5 %. Meanwhile, the mechanism of the interlayer influencing IP process is investigated by combining molecular simulation and experimental methods. Our work provides a novel design direction of substrate used for fabricating RO membrane with outstanding performance.
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Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology
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2017
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Wang Jiao,Liu Qiang,Yang Linnan,Xia Xiaofei,Zhu Rongrong,Chen Shengguang,Wang Mei,Cheng Liming,Wu Xianzheng,Wang Shilong
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, and existing treatments cause severe side effects and great burdens. Thus, the development of safe, inexpensive therapeutic agents is necessary. Curcumin (Cur), a well-known natural product, exerts promising anti-cancer
activities against various cancer types. However, its therapeutic efficacy is severely restrained due to rapid degradation, poor aqueous solubility, and low bioavailability. The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of novel curcumin-loaded TPGS/F127/P123 mixed
polymeric micelles (Cur@NPT100) for cervical cancer treatment. The Cur@NPT100 exhibited an average size of approximately 19 nm, a zeta potential of around –4 mV, a drug loading of 8.18 ± 0.36%, and an encapsulation efficiency of 79.38 ± 4.65%. Unlike free Cur, Cur@NPT100
are readily dispersed in aqueous medium, showing enhanced stability and a sustained release profile over a 6-day period. In vitro cell culture experiments revealed that TPGS/F127/P123 mixed polymeric micelles (NPT100) based nanocarriers substantially promoted the selective cellular
uptake of Cur into HeLa cells rather than by non-cancerous NIH3T3 cells, inducing higher cytotoxicity and greater apoptosis and significantly increasing the percentage of cells arrested at the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. Additionally, the Cur@NPT100 facilitated more Cur accumulation in the
mitochondria and decreased the mitochondrial membrane potential. In addition, western blot assays demonstrated that Cur@NPT100 were more potent than free Cur at activating the mitochondria-mediated apoptosis pathway. In vivo results further confirmed that Cur@NPT100 exhibited a much higher
antitumor efficacy than free Cur and had excellent biocompatibility. In conclusion, Cur@NPT100 might be an effective therapeutic agent for cervical cancer.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2018
·Vol. 53
·期 9
·6562-6573
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IF 2.993
Jia Zhengfeng,Li Haoqi,Zhao Yao,Dikin Dmitriy A.,Ni Junjie,Zhao Limin,Zhen Jinming,Ge Bo,Shao Xin,Ren Fei
In this study, copper (Cu)/polydopamine (PDA) composite was fabricated by vacuum hot-press sintering of micrometer-sized Cu particles covered with PDA film tailored at the nanometer scale thickness. The resultant compacts exhibited much higher electrical conductivity than the uncoated counterparts. Analyses of sintered samples using scanning and transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed the conversion of PDA into carbonized PDA (cPDA). The increased mass density and grain growth are likely responsible for improved electrical conductivity of the composite material.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2018
·Vol. 29
·期 7
·5954-5960
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IF 2.324
Wang Yan,Wang Yishu,Han Jing,Tan Shihai,Guo Fu
Sn grain orientation in solder matrix has recently been considered as one of the principal failure contributions in lead-free solder joints. Since β -Sn exhibits high anisotropy, the differences of electromigration behavior of solder joints with various grain orientations are dramatic. With different angle ( θ ) between the c -axis of Sn grain and the direction of electron flow, the solder joints often demonstrate varying degrees of electromigration-induced damage. The present investigation illustrated significant differences in microstructural features on the surface of Cu reinforced composite solder joints, even with similar angle θ . Two Cu particles reinforced Sn 3.5 Ag composite solder joints with the similar angle θ of 35° and 40° were selected to investigate the effects of Sn grain c -axis on electromigration under high current stressing for 528 h. A large number of Cu 6 Sn 5 compounds were observed and occupied nearly the whole surface with clear polarization effect in one sample. In contrast, very few Cu 6 Sn 5 were found on the surface of the solder matrix in the other sample after current stressing, and the Cu 6 Sn 5 which was formed after reflow disappeared with subsequent current stressing. Even though polarization effect was not obvious, and the cathode interfacial dissolution was observed on such sample. Systematic study revealed that the angle θ alone was not a sole factor to determine the electromigration damage. It has to be considered along with the coordinate system containing the orientation of the c -axis of the Sn grain, a more dominative factor for the diffusing species.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2018
·Vol. 53
·期 10
·7793-7808
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IF 2.993
Dong Chundong,Zhang Manxin,Xiang Tengfei,Yang Ling,Chan Wenming,Li Cheng
This work creatively utilized the pH-dependent electrostatic interactions between L-valine (L-Val) and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to fabricate pH-responsive anticorrosion materials and compared with 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)-loaded HNTs, which were assembled via layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly. These two methods can achieve controlled release of inhibitors and self-healing performance. However, the loading capacity of L-Val-loaded HNTs is higher than that of MBT’s. There are 12 and 7 wt%, respectively. The pH-responsive release property was systematically evaluated by ultraviolet–visible (UV/Vis) spectrophotometry measurement. It demonstrates that 98% of adsorbed L-Val molecules released from HNTs within 300 min at pH 10 while the loaded MBT needs 120 h to achieve the equal ratio. Moreover, the difference of the release rate has a significant impact on the artificial crossed scratch experiment and shows a great performance gap in photographs. By comparing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) data of three epoxy coatings, it can be seen that the epoxy coating, which was mixed with L-Val-loaded HNTs, shows a better anticorrosion ability than the epoxy coating contains MBT-loaded HNTs after immersion in 3.5 wt% sodium chloride solution for 96 h. Crucially, the pH-responsive anticorrosion material we fabricated can offer a rapid self-healing performance when the coating damaged by mechanical scratch via visual test and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
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