RSC Advances
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2016
·Vol. 6
·期 107
·105814-105820
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IF 3.289
Zuhuang Wen,Yijuan Long,Lili Yang,Jiangang Hu,Ning Huang,Yuan Cheng,Li Zhao,Huzhi Zheng
Nanoparticles have the great potential to act as drug delivery carriers, and such systems must effectively deliver the drug to the cancer cells, and provide intracellular drug release. In this research, two types of H+-triggered bubble generating nanosystems (BGNS) were developed which were obtained using hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with doxorubicin and subsequently treated with bubble generating agents, i.e., sodium bicarbonate (SBC) and ammonium carbonate (AC). These were named BGNS-SBC and BGNS-AC. After internalization by the tumor cells, the H+ reacts with bicarbonate or carbonate to generate carbon dioxide bubbles quickly in an acidic environment of endo/lysosomes, which results in lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP). Then, the enhanced LMP induced cancer cell death by an apoptosis-like pathway because of the release of caspase-3 from the lysosome into the cytoplasm. In addition, BGNS-SBC and BGNS-AC possessed remarkable cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cells and efficiently overcame the multidrug resistance (MDR) of MCF-7/adriamycin cells. Therefore, these bubble generating nanosystems could be a promising nanocarrier for the treatment of tumors.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2013
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Quancai Li,Chunxia Li,Cheng Yang,Chenchang Liu,Guangli Yu,Huashi Guan
Three derivatives of polymannuronic acid (PM) were prepared by chemically polyanionic modification. PM was substituted with phosphate ( OPO 3 2− ), H-phosphonate ( OPO 2 H − ) and sulfate ( OSO 3 − ) groups with the degree of substitution (DS) of 0.41, 1.42 and 1.04, respectively. The structures of all PM derivatives were characterized by FT-IR, 31 P NMR and 13 C NMR spectroscopy . The weight average molecular weight (Mw) was determined by high performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC). The antioxidant activities of PM and its derivatives were evaluated in vitro. The results indicated that both phosphate and H-phosphonate groups improved the hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, while sulfate group enhanced the superoxide radical scavenging activity. However, all of the derivatives scavenged DPPH less effectively than PM. The mechanism for how the different anionic substituent groups influenced the antioxidant activities was discussed.
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DYES AND PIGMENTS
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2015
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IF 3.966
Bin Shan,Xing Tong,Wei Xiong,Wenzhu Qiu,Bingtao Tang,Rongwen Lu,Wei Ma,Yi Luo,Shufen Zhang
A new kind of reactive dyes containing both monoazo and anthraquinone chromophores was obtained by using 1,4-bis((4-aminophenyl)amino)anthrancene- 9,10-dione as diazo component and 1-amino-8-naphthol-3,6-disulfonicacid (H-acid) derivatives as coupling components. The dyes were characterized by UV–Vis, IR, MS, 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR. The results showed that the maximum absorption wavelengths of the dyes were all about 590 nm, which indicated that they were a kind of blue dyes. 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR results revealed that there were two kinds of tautomerisms in dye structure and a new conjugated system formed between the anthraquinone ring and the phenyl azo linkage. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations also proved the formation of the new larger conjugated system from which the blue colour was generated. The fixations of the dyes on cotton were over 88% and the light fastness reached 5 grade.
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Foods
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2024
·Vol. 13
·期 17
·2652
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Na Li,Xiao Wu,Qin Yin,Zeng Dong,Lele Zheng,Yihui Qian,Yulu Sun,Ziping Chen,Kefeng Zhai
The extraction of total flavonoids fromHylotelephium spectabile(Boreau) H. Ohba (H. spectabile) leaves was studied through the use of a double enzyme-assisted ultrasonic method, and the extraction process was optimized using the Box–Behnken design. Eight different macroporous resins were screened for purification in single-factorial experiments, and the flavonoid compounds in the extract ofH. spectabileleaves were identified using HPLC-MS. Through the evaluation of the total reducing capacity and capacity for reducing 1,1-diphenyl-2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH), hydroxyl radicals (·OH), and 2,2’-biazobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS), the in vitro antioxidant activities of the crude extracts of the total flavonoids and purified total flavonoids ofH. spectabileleaves were investigated. The results showed that the most efficient conditions for flavonoid extraction were an ultrasonic extraction time of 60 min, an ethanol concentration of 35%, a liquid-to-material ratio of 20:1 mL/g, and an amount of enzyme (cellulose/pectinase = 1:1) of 1.5%, formingH. spectabilepowder. Under these conditions, the total flavonoid extraction rate in theH. spectabileleaf extract was 4.22%. AB-8 resin showed superior performance in terms of purification, and the optimal adsorption and desorption times were 1.5 h and 3 h, respectively. The recommended parameters for purification included a liquid volume of 5.5 BV, a flow rate of 1.2 BV/min, a pH of 5, and a concentration of 0.8 mg/mL. The observed order for reducing capacity was ascorbic acid (VC) > rutin > purified total flavonoids > crude extract of total flavonoids. The purified total flavonoid extract fromH. spectabileshowed a good scavenging ability against DPPH, ·OH, and ABTS·+, suggesting strong antioxidant activity. Therefore, this study can serve as technical support and reference data for the further development and utilization ofH. spectabileresources.
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IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
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2024
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Qi Wang,Hao-Yue Wang,Nuerguli Kari
Rapid and incredibly sensitive analyte detection is crucial in a variety of settings, including medical diagnostics. However, conventional surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors cannot effectively solve the issue of low sensitivity when assaying trace analytes. In this work, the rare Earth oxide Lu2O3 is first introduced to modify fiber optic SPR sensor. By utilizing the inherent advantages of Lu2O3, including high dielectric constant, high breakdown field strength, and high photoelectric conversion efficiency, the electric field around the sensor is effectively increased and high sensitivity detection is achieved. Experimental results show sensitivity of the sensor modified with Lu2O3 nanomaterial reaches 12133.78 nm/RIU in the interval of 1.3614–1.3756. The hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is subsequently introduced to further enhance electric field using the charge transfer mechanism. The sensitivity reaches 15065.92 nm/RIU, 3.96 times better than conventional U-shaped fiber SPR sensors. The sensor is compact designed with high sensitivity. There is significant potential for improving the sensitivity aspect of analyte detection.
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Nature Communications
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2025
·Vol. 16
·期 1
·1-12
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IF 15.7
Hu Yaqi,Liu Runze,Lu Kaiyun,Wu Daoning,Gao Pan,Hou Guangjin,Zhang Hongbo,Dai Weili
Hydrated hydronium ions formed in the pores/cages of zeolite catalysts are suggested as the active species that could impact the adsorption of reactant, the stability of intermediates or transition states, and the reaction mechanism in the aqueous phase alcohol dehydration. Nevertheless, under a typical vapor phase reaction condition, the relevant situation is still debatable. Herein, the promotion of water on cyclohexanol (CyOH) adsorption and dehydration under a vapor phase condition was clarified by in situ 1 H MAS NMR, 2D 1 H DQ MAS NMR and 2D 1 H- 27 Al HMQC NMR spectroscopy, systematic kinetic studies, isotope tracing and thermodynamic measurements. The water promoting effects were ascribed to water facilitating the formation of H 3 O + cluster (H 3 O + (H 2 O) n-1 ), and per Brønsted acid site (BAS) could be saturated by about 5 water at ambient temperature. The CyOH dehydration pathway was found to be highly dependent on the water concentrations, and a dimer reaction route with the C-H bond rupture as the kinetically relevant step (KRS) was verified as the main reaction pathway at high water concentrations. All these findings provide the deep insights into how water regulating the zeolite catalyzed dehydration reaction at a molecular level.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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Ligang Ma,Yihuan Ding,Chao Lin,Yuqing Yang,Le Xu,Hui Qiu,Huilin Jiang,Xiang Song,Xiaoqian Ai
The photo-corrosion issue inherent in metal sulfide semiconductors is quite pronounced, making the enhancement of electron-hole pair separation efficiency in these photocatalysts a pivotal strategy for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen production. This study introduces a novel approach where hexagonal boron nitride ( h -BN) acts as a substrate for the in situ growth of ZnIn 2 S 4 nanostructures, resulting in the formation of h -BN@ZnIn 2 S 4 (BN@ZIS) nanocomposites. The electronegativity of h -BN nanosheets is harnessed to facilitate the recombination or electrostatic attraction of photogenerated holes in the ZnIn 2 S 4 photocatalyst. This strategy effectively promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, which is crucial for enhancing photocatalytic performance. The microstructure, morphology and optical properties of BN@ZIS nanocomposites were meticulously investigated. The findings reveal that the incorporation of h -BN nanosheets loads to a more uniform dispersion of the ZnIn 2 S 4 nanostructure, which not only increases the specific surface area but also fosters a tight heterojunction interface between h -BN and ZnIn 2 S 4 . In conclusion, the photocatalytic hydrogen production capabilities of the BN@ZIS nanocomposites were rigorously evaluated. Pure h -BN lacks photocatalytic hydrogen production activity. Conversely, the optimized BN@ZIS composite demonstrated a remarkable enhancement, exhibiting a photocatalytic efficiency that is 9.65 times greater than that of pristine ZnIn 2 S 4 . Furthermore, a plausible mechanism by which BN@ZIS augments photocatalytic hydrogen production has been proposed. This strategy, leveraging the synergistic interaction between h -BN and ZnIn 2 S 4 , is anticipated to be applicable to other semiconductor systems, opening avenues for the advancement of photocatalytic technologies.
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SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
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2024
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Ziqiang Cheng,Gang Xu,Yong Liu,Gaorong Han
Benefitting from large-sized ion tunnels and stable crystalline structures, hexagonal WO 3 (h-WO 3 ) is a promising electrochromic (EC) material. However, long reaction times and highly controlled reaction conditions for preparation hinder the practical application. Here, a novel method with a simple process and moderate condition, named topotactic layer-to-tunnel crystallization (TLTC), to prepare h-WO 3 films is reported. The hexagonal tunnel structure is transformed from a layered structure by annealing, assisted by the structure director. The ACTEM with atomic resolution reveals the position of the structure director in the crystal lattice, which is left in the hexagonal tunnel. The mechanism of TLTC has been studied by the characterization of samples at different formation stages, and the key is the structure director, which maintains the hexagonal tunnel by steric effect. The prepared h-WO 3 film exhibits significant optical modulation (65.8 % at 633 nm and 72.8 % at 1200 nm) and outstanding cyclic stability (98.1 % of initial optical modulation remained over 600 cycles). The TLTC method is based on the structure transition to construct large tunnels in lattice, providing a new technical route to prepare h-WO 3 and showing great potential for EC materials manufacturing.
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
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2024
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Han Song,Jiasheng Fan,Shengkai Liu,Boyu Chen,Jin Huang,Yujie Fu,Zhiguo Liu
In this study, we synthesized DOX-loaded H-ZIF-8@CaCO 3 -PEG nanocarrier, which combined with calcium overload and photothermal therapy (PTT) for synergistic therapy. The nanocarrier comprised a PEG modified calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) shell and a hollow imidazolate zeolite skeleton (H-ZIF-8) core, in which the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) and photosensitizer indocyanine green (ICG) were simultaneously co-loaded. In vitro cellular experiments revealed that the lethality of DOX&ICG@H-ZIF-8@CaCO 3 -PEG against tumor cells was significantly higher than that of the single chemotherapy owing to the combination with chemotherapy and photothermal therapy as well as calcium overloading. This drug-loaded nanocarrier exhibits notable characteristics such as exceptional stability, elevated drug loading capacity and efficient release of the loaded drug, which provides a promising perspective for efficient synergistic therapy.
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ACS Nano
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2025
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Shengxi Li,Yanxin Shang,Xuening Ren,Anqi Zhao,Nan Chen,Li Li,Feng Wu,Renjie Chen
Aqueous lithium-ion batteries (ALIBs) have attracted increasing attention for their inherent safety and environmental benefits. However, the narrow electrochemical stability window of water (1.23 V) imposed by hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and high melting point (0 °C) critically limits the energy density and low-temperature operation. In this work, we report an electrolyte design principle that water activity can be suppressed by strengthening the O–H bonds between water molecules and regulating the pH. A strong polar solvent N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) interacts with H2O through intermolecular hydrogen bonds, thereby reinforcing the covalent O–H bonds of water. Meanwhile, KOH renders the electrolyte alkaline, inhibiting water dissociation kinetics and consequently raising the HER overpotential. The designed LD1.7W0.6–KOH electrolyte exhibits a freezing point below −82 °C and expanded electrochemical stability window of 4.3 V. The 2.5 V aqueous LiMn2O4/Li4Ti5O12 full cell delivers 2000 cycles at a rate of 6 C with a Coulombic efficiency of 99% at 30 °C and over 1950 cycles at 0 °C. This work offers atomic-level insights into alkaline HER while providing guidance for advancing low-temperature aqueous batteries by tuning the electrolyte structures.
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JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
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2022
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Qinsheng Wang,Yiyi Fan,Chengliang Wu,Yun Jin,Claudia Li,Jaka Sunarso,Xiuxia Meng,Naitao Yang
Research on gas separation membrane has targeted upon maximizing the selectivity and permeance. The development of 2D materials ( e.g. , MXene) gives a novel avenue to surpass the “trade-off” among the membrane selectivity and permeability. However, randomly stacked nanosheets and the regulation of interlayer spacing for MXene nanosheets hinder the development of MXene membrane. To this end, we designed a Pd-intercalated lamellar MXene membrane to modify the surface chemical properties (H-spillover effect) of MXene (Ti 3 C 2 T x ) and to expand the interlayer spacing (from 2.29 to 3.26 Å) due to the strong interaction between Pd 2+ and MXene nanosheets with negative charge. Here, we performed a single-step etching approach to prepare 2D Pd-MXene membrane and demonstrated its excellent H 2 permeability of 2.66 × 10 −7 mol m −2 s −1 ·Pa −1 and H 2 /CO 2 selectivity of 242 at 25 °C, which greatly exceeds the current benchmark membranes. We also developed single gas transport mathematical mechanism models to interpret and support the experimental results. The combined experimental and modeling results show that interlayer spacing and H-spillover effect of Pd-MXene membrane benefit H 2 /CO 2 separation.
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2020
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IF 4.335
Wubing Yao,Jiali Wang,Lili He,Dongdong Cao,Jianguo Yang
A ruthenium catalytic ortho-C–H diborylation of 2-arylpyridine derivatives, including challenging 2-phenoxypyridine functions, using a remarkably low catalyst loading and a low-cost and bench-stable boron source, has been developed. The novel strategy shows high activity with excellent selectivity and may offer a versatile and green alternative to currently employed high loadings of noble metals or extra additives for the selective borylations.
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