PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
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2024
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Hong Yang,Yao Chen,Yongwei Cai,Jianxiang Li,Lei Qiu,Yimeng Wang,Yuanju Li,Danni Qu,Ruru Wang,Qi Zhao
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) pose a significant clinical challenge, potentially resulting in complications such as bacteriuria and mortality. Developing coatings with antibacterial and antiadhesive properties for urinary catheters is essential to address these issues. In this study, a novel hydrogel coating composed of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), sodium alginate (SA), polyacrylamide (PAAm), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was prepared on polydopamine (PDA)-modified latex urinary catheters using a simple dipping method. The Ag NPs were synthesized via an in-situ reduction of AgNO 3 with SA, eliminating the need for additional chemical reductants. The Ag NPs-SA-PAAm-PVA hydrogel-coated urinary catheter demonstrated superior antibacterial and antiadhesive characteristics compared to the bare urinary catheter. The antiadhesive properties of the hydrogel-coated urinary catheter were attributed to its hydrophilicity and lubricity, while the antibacterial effects were linked to the penetration of Ag NPs and Ag + ions into bacterial structures, disrupting bacterial metabolism through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals upon attachment of Ag + ions to cell walls and membranes. Furthermore, the hydrogel coatings exhibited remarkable mechanical properties, along with good biocompatibility and hemocompatibility. The exceptional antibacterial and antiadhesive properties of the hydrogel-coated urinary catheter hold promise for reducing CAUTIs.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 6.3
Nai Guo,Xianbao Cheng,Sheng Yang,Gaiyun Li,Fuxiang Chu
Fast-growing wood has been widely used in manufacturing decorative material for wood-based panels. However, the deterioration of the decorative quality of the decorative material is still a hard nut to crack. The single decorative function of this material also makes it challenging to meet the requirements of the current consumer market. In this study, a novel method for the preparation of decorative poplar veneer that integrated multiple functions was proposed. It was accomplished via reactive dyeing of poplar veneer followed by in-situ synthesis of ZnO-Ag nanoparticles (NPs) at room temperature. The critical functional parameters and preparation mechanism of the functional decorative material were systematically analyzed. Results demonstrated that ZnO and Ag NPs were synchronously formed through the in-situ redox of metal ions and subsequent self-assembly in an alkaline medium. The ZnO-Ag NPs were uniformly distributed on the surface of dyed wood. The color change of the prepared decorative material was reduced by at least 40 % due to the physical obstruction of the ZnO-Ag NPs layer. More importantly, the antibacterial, hydrophobic, and flame retardant properties of the prepared material were also synchronously improved. This study provided a new approach to improving the quality of wood-based decorative materials.
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RARE METALS
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2025
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Wang Ding,Qin Rui-Jie,Yu Jie-Jie,Hu Jin-Wu,Zhang Wen-Hui,Xu Hui,Xu Jing-Cheng,Liao Qiao-Bo,Li Hui-Jun,Wang Xu-Hui
The semiconductor gas sensors used for xylene gas detection in real time has been restricted by the inadequate sensitivity and selectivity. Constructing a bilayer cascade sensor with the catalysis-gas sensitivity synergistic is considered as an effective solution. Herein, the Ag@CeO 2 nanosheets are synthesized by heat treating the Ag@Ce-MOF, which synthesized via solvothermal method. The morphological evolution of cerium metal–organic framework (Ce-MOF), regulated by Ag ions, is investigated, and the transformation mechanism is proposed. The bilayer sensors were constructed by using WO 3 nanofibers, prepared via the electrospinning method, as the sensitive layer and the Ag@CeO 2 nanosheets as the catalytic layer, respectively. The bilayer sensors exhibit remarkable performance in response to xylene. The response value ( R a / R g ) of WO 3 /Ag@CeO 2 sensor to 10 ppm xylene gas reaches 32.13 at the operating temperature of 160 °C. Additionally, the sensor displays an exceptional response to even trace amounts of xylene, as low as parts per billion (ppb). The catalysis-gas sensitivity synergistic mechanism was elucidated by capturing catalytic intermediates using online mass spectrometry. These findings provide a novel strategy for benzene series (BTEX) sensor and offer a novel approach to prepare two-dimensional Ce-MOF and its derived materials with tailored properties. Graphical abstract
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2024
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Yu Yao,Qianhong Shen,Qifeng Chen,Yanyan He,Libei Jiang,Jie Liu,Yue Li,Xudan Cao,Hui Yang
A silver phosphate (Ag3PO4)/silver (Ag)/silver halide (AgX, X = Cl, Br, or I) ternary composite photocatalysts were prepared by loading Ag nanoparticles on Ag3PO4 tetrapods followed with in situ halogenation. The interface charge transfer behavior in the Ag3PO4/Ag/AgX nanocomposite was studied, and the photocatalytic performance was also evaluated. The results show that the Ag3PO4/Ag/AgI photocatalyst exhibits higher photocatalytic activity than the other two photocatalysts due to the more matched band structure between AgI and Ag3PO4. An internal electric field (IEF) from Ag3PO4 to AgI is formed at the heterogeneous interface, so the photogenerated electrons at the conduction band of AgI can rapidly transfer to the valence band of Ag3PO4 and recombine with photogenerated holes, which is consistent with the S-scheme charge transfer mechanism. Meanwhile, the photogenerated electrons left at the conduction band of Ag3PO4 can transfer to Ag nanoparticles due to the Schottky junction and react with oxygen to produce •O2–, which is proved to be the main active species in the photocatalytic procedure. This tandem junction modulated between the S-scheme heterojunction and Schottky junction promotes the efficient separation of photogenerated carriers, thus significantly increasing the average PL lifetime of electrons by 2.95 times. Therefore, the Ag3PO4/Ag/AgI photocatalyst exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methylene blue and norfloxacin. The seven consecutive cyclic tests prove the good stability of the photocatalyst, thus showing the application potential in the field of sewage treatment.
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Small Methods
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2025
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Yan Sun,Gongjin Chen,Fatima El bachraoui,Yingdan Cui,Guimei Liu,Fei Xiao,Xitang Qian,Zhiwen Xu,Minhua Shao
A facile and universal strategy is employed to synthesize Ag decorated NiCo layered double hydroxide (LDH) heterogeneous structure for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The Ag nanoparticles are deposited on NiCo LDH nanosheets via a spontaneous redox reaction. The synthesized Ag/NiCo LDH achieves an overpotential of 460 mV at a current density of 1 A cm −2 geo , surpassing that of NiCo LDH (722 mV). In an anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) with Ag/NiCo LDH as the anode and Pt/C as the cathode, the cell can deliver an ultrahigh current density of 5 A cm −2 at a low voltage of 2.10 V. This superior current density is nearly four times larger than that of AEMWEs with other non-precious anode electrocatalysts reported in literature under the same effective area. Furthermore, it exhibits desired durability with no performance decay for over 300 h at 1 A cm −2 , which is almost six times longer than that of electrolyzer with an IrO 2 anode. Operando electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results reveal that Ag decoration facilitates active site formation and reduces the OER onset potential compared to NiCo LDH. This study showcases a practical approach to designing highly effective and durable OER electrocatalysts in industrial hydrogen production.
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Food Bioscience
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2025
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IF 5.9
Tao Lu,Zhiguang Suo,Min Wei,Huali Jin,Yong Liu,Baoshan He,Renyong Zhao
β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) is a major allergen in milk what can provoke intense allergic reactions. Therefore, an accurate and efficient method is required for sensitive detection of β-LG. A label-free electrochemical aptasensor utilizing Au/Ag@ZIF-8 and dual amplification strategy has been designed for the detection of β-LG. Au/Ag@ZIF-8 nanocomposite is used as the electrode modification material, which has abundant relative surface area and exceptional conductivity behavior, and it can also serve to immobilize DNA strands. By combining RecJf exonuclease and hybridization chain reaction (HCR) dual amplification strategy, an apparent enhancement of electrochemical signal is obtained. β-LG undergoes target cycling in the effect of RecJf exonuclease, which dislodges complementary strand cDNA and further triggers HCR to provide a large number of sites for methylene blue embedding. The detection range of this aptasensor is 0.01–1000 ng/mL in the optimal detection conditions, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 5.37 pg/mL. The constructed electrochemical aptasensor possesses the superiorities of good specificity, preeminent accuracy and satisfied stability in the detection of β-LG. Moreover, it also demonstrates satisfactory detection performance in the detection of real samples, which indicates that the electrochemical aptasensor has a broad application prospect in protecting food safety and health.
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International Journal of Nanomedicine
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2024
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Yaxu Feng,Qing Sun,Pei Liu,Wei Fan,Bing Fan
Background Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is one of the main pathogens responsible for refractory root canal infections in the teeth and shows resistance against various antibacterial managements. Effective control of E. faecalis infection is a prerequisite for successful treatment of refractory apical periodontitis. This study aimed to analyze the antibacterial activity and mechanisms of Au@Ag nanoparticles (NPs) combined with photothermal therapy (PTT) against the original and Ag+-resistant E. faecalis.Methods Au@AgNPs with optimal shell thicknesses were synthesized and characterized. The antibacterial activity of Au@AgNPs with PTT against the original or Ag+-resistant E. faecalis was evaluated, and the antibiofilm activity was tested on E. faecalis biofilm on the dentin of teeth. The potential antibacterial mechanisms of Au@AgNPs combined with PTT against E. faecalis have also been studied. Moreover, its influence on dentin microhardness and cytotoxicity was assessed.Results This study revealed that Au@AgNPs combined with PTT showed enhanced antibacterial and antibiofilm effects, no negative effects on dentin microhardness, and low cytotoxicity toward human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs). Moreover, Au@AgNPs combined with PTT effectively inhibited the growth of Ag+-resistant E. faecalis. Its antibacterial effects may be exerted through the release of silver ions (Ag+), destruction of the cell membrane, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. Hyperthermia generated by Au@AgNPs with PTT reduced membrane fluidity and enhanced Ag+ sensitivity by downregulating fabF expression. The upregulated expression of heat shock genes demonstrated that the Ag+ released from Au@AgNPs compromised the heat adaptation of E. faecalis.Conclusion PTT significantly enhanced Ag+ sensitivity of the original and Ag+-resistant E. faecalis. Au@AgNPs combined with PTT may have the potential to be developed as a new antibacterial agent to control E. faecalis infections in teeth.
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2024
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Qiang Wang,Meizhen Zhang,Siru Chen,Qian Yu,Rui Wang,Jiaqi Guo,Xianming Kong
The core–shell structured Ag@SiO 2 nanomaterial integrated with surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectroscopy promises a critical application in anti-counterfeiting. Security labels have been fabricated based on Ag@SiO 2 embedded with Raman reporters. The Ag@SiO 2 nanomaterial shows good stability and excellent anti-interference property for anti-counterfeiting. Multiple kinds of Raman probe molecules have been anchored in the Ag@SiO 2 labels to provide specific and abundant encoding information. The flexible encoding security information could be controlled conveniently by adjusting probe molecules, which not only enrich the SERS information but also improve the level of anti-counterfeiting. Furthermore, the Ag@SiO 2 shown excellent stability in organic solvent, and successfully used in ink for the anti-counterfeiting application.
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Environmental Science-Nano
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2024
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Jianyu Gong,Ruiyuan Xue,Yake Xu,Hao Lv,Nan Wang,Xiaoming Su
In this research, a bimetallic compound of silver-modified nano zero-valent iron (Ag/Fe0) was synthesized and utilized to degrade pentabromophenyl ether (BDE209) under various environmental conditions with the presence of citric acid (CA). Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis revealed twelve intermediate products formed during the degradation of BDE209. Both the Fe0–CA system and 0.2% Ag/Fe0–CA system showcased a degradation efficiency of 68.7% and 72.7% respectively in a liquid solution after 24 hours of treatment, along with a 9.1% and 18.2% total organic carbon (TOC) removal. Amid soil conditions, degradation rates reached 66.4%, 54.1%, and 50.5% respectively for initial BDE concentrations of 5 ppm, 10 ppm and 15 ppm in the presence of a degradation system comprising 30 g kg−1 Ag/Fe0 and sodium citrate/CA (NaCA/CA) over 45 days. The potential environmental impacts of this process were assessed using ryegrass as a phytotoxicity marker in soil, wherein the measured chlorophyll and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents indicated that the addition of Ag/Fe0 successfully mitigated stress damage caused by BDE209. Furthermore, Ag/Fe0 has the capability to permeate the cell wall of ryegrass roots and establish interconnections. STEM-EDS patterns revealed that Ag was more readily accumulated inside of the cells compared to Fe. In conclusion, this study introduces an innovative approach for the safe and efficient oxidative degradation of BDE209 under both aquatic and terrestrial environmental conditions.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2015
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IF 4.529
Yunfang Chen,Jianzhang Fang,Shaoyou Lu,Yan Wu,Dazhi Chen,Liyan Huang,Cong Cheng,Lu Ren,Ximiao Zhu,Zhanqiang Fang
This study aims at photocatalytic degradation of 2,4-DCP with the assistance of H 2 O 2 in aqueous solution by a composite catalyst of Ag-rectorite. The catalysts were prepared via a novel thermal decomposition method followed after the cation-exchange process. The synthesized nano-materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface analyzer, Ultraviolet–visible light (UV–vis) absorption spectra, field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The different mechanisms of degradation process with or without visible light irradiation were discussed, respectively. Moreover, the degradation efficiency of 2,4-DCP wastewater under Ag-rectorite/H 2 O 2 /visible light system was investigated by series of experiments, concerning on effects of major operation factors, such as H 2 O 2 dosage and the initial pH value. The highest degradation rate was observed when adding 0.18 mL H 2 O 2 into 50 mL 2,4-DCP solution, and the optimal pH value was 4 for the reaction. Afterwards, total organic carbon (TOC) experiments were carried out to evaluate the mineralization ratio of 2,4-DCP.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2015
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Wei Zhu,Peijue Liu,Shuning Xiao,Wenchao Wang,Dieqing Zhang,Hexing Li
A novel Ag-doped MOF-like organotitanium polymer (Ag@NH 2 -MOP(Ti)) was synthesized via a microwave-assisted coordination and polymerization reaction with 2-aminoterephthalic acid (H 2 ATA) and tetra- n -butyl titanate (Ti(OC 4 H 9 ) 4 ), followed by the crystal growth and assembly onto Ag nanoparticles (NPs). This Ag@NH 2 -MOP(Ti) exhibited excellent activity in visible-light driven photocatalytic NO oxidization, much higher than N -doped TiO 2 by two times. The NH 2 -MOP(Ti) absorbed visible lights to generate photoelectrons and holes, accompanied by producing HO and O 2 − active sites for the subsequent NO oxidation into NO 3 − . The Ag NPs allowed assembly of NH 2 -MOP(Ti) polymer favoring light absorbance via multiple reflections and also facilitated photoelectrons transfer to reduce photoelectron–hole recombination, leading to the enhanced photocatalytic activity for NO oxidation and inactivating bacteria. Moreover, it could be used repetitively owing to the high stability.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2016
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IF 2.758
Nuoxin Xu,Xingrong Xiao,Hui Yang,Enjie Yu,Qilong Zhang
In this study, TiO 2 nanowires with various aspect ratios were prepared via a precursor-controlled hydrothermal process. Ternary composite films comprised of P(VDF-HFP) polymer, Ag particles and the as-synthesized TiO 2 nanowires were then fabricated. The results reveal that TiO 2 NWs with high aspect ratios (i.e., pa-TiO 2 ) exhibit superiority in enhancing the dielectric constants of composites in comparison with their low-aspect-ratio counterparts (i.e., pr-TiO 2 ). For instance, the dielectric constant of the Ag/pa-TiO 2 /P(VDF-HFP) composite with 30 vol% TiO 2 NWs reaches 33.4 at 100 Hz, which is 42.1% larger than that of Ag/pr-TiO 2 /P(VDF-HFP) sample and 227% higher than pristine P(VDF-HFP). In addition, TiO 2 nanowires also serve as physical obstacles to avoid aggregation of Ag particles. As a consequence, the ternary composites filled with high-aspect-ratio TiO 2 NWs exhibit suppressed dielectric losses (e.g., 0.023 at 100 Hz) and low conductivities, making them promising candidates for applications in integrated capacitors and energy storage devices.
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