Micro & Nano Letters
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2019
·Vol. 14
·期 11
·1151-1156
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IF 0.975
Min Shi,Yanhong Li,Hongtao Cui
A facile strategy for the preparation of composites with homogeneous distribution of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in Ni(OH) 2 was proposed. The electrostatic attraction between positively charged Ni(OH) 2 monolayer nanosheets and negatively charged MWCNTs was utilised to self-assemble the composites. The results of electrochemical measurement on the composite containing 30 wt% MWCNTs indicated that the homogeneous composition of MWCNTs in composite significantly reduced the electrical resistance and promoted the electrochemical utilisation of Ni(OH) 2 . As a result, the composite presented high electrochemical performance: having specific capacitance of 1568.8 F g −1 at low current density of 2.4 A g −1 and keeping a relatively high specific capacitance of 781.8 F g −1 at high current density of 81.7 A g −1 . Based on the results in this works, it is hoped that the adopted strategy could provide a promising idea for the preparation of composites with homogeneous distribution of individual components.
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材料科学
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电化学
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
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2017
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IF 2.323
Chenyang Wen,Xianyang Meng,Kaixin Wei,Jiangtao Wu
The compressed liquid viscosities of 2-methylpentane, 3-methylpentane, and 2,3-dimethylbutane were measured using a vibrating-wire viscometer over the temperature range of (273 to 343) K and at pressures up to 40 MPa. The combined expanded uncertainty of the reported viscosity is about 2% with a confidence level of 0.95 (k = 2). An empirical Andrade–Tait equation was used to correlate the viscosity as a function of temperature and pressure with average absolute percentage deviations of 0.19%, 0.23%, and 0.25%, respectively.
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化学工程
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物理化学
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Research
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2022
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IF 11.036
Song Liu,Guanghui Li,Lei Ding,Jin Ding,Qian Zhang,Dan Li,Xingguo Hou,Xiangxing Kong,Jing Zou,Shiming Zhang,Hongbin Han,Yakun Wan,Zhi Yang,Hua Zhu
Due to the rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there is an urgent requirement for the development of additional diagnostic tools for further analysis of the disease. The isolated nanobody Nb11-59 binds to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) receptor-binding domain (RBD) with high affinity to neutralize the virus and block the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2- (ACE2-) RBD interaction. Here, we introduce a novel nanobody-based radiotracer named 68Ga-Nb1159. The radiotracer retained high affinity for the RBD and showed reliable radiochemical characteristics both in vitro and in vivo. Preclinical positron emission tomography (PET) studies of 68Ga-Nb1159 in mice revealed its rapid clearance from circulation and robust uptake into the renal and urinary systems. Fortunately, 68Ga-Nb1159 could specifically reveal the distribution of the RBD in mice. This study also helped to evaluate the pharmacodynamic effects of the neutralizing nanobody. Moreover, 68Ga-Nb1159 may be a promising tool to explore the distribution of the RBD and improve the understanding of the virus. In particular, this study identified a novel molecular radioagent and established a reliable evaluation method for specifically investigating the RBD through noninvasive and visual PET technology.
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医学影像学
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病毒学
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药理学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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IF 8.2
Zunjie Zhang,Bingcheng Ge,Mengran Liu,Tianfang Yang,Shuaitong Wang,Yang Liu,Yingjie Yang,Shuyan Gao
The electrocatalytic reduction reaction of nitrate (NO3RR) is anticipated to convert nitrogen-containing pollutants into valuable ammonia products. Copper-based catalysts have received great attention because of their good performance in the NO3RR due to the strong binding energy with *NO3 intermediates. However, the poor H2O dissociation ability of Cu is unable to provide H• in time for the hydrogenation reaction of NOx, thus hindering the electroreduction of the NO3–. Herein, we designed a shell–core nanocube electrocatalyst Cu2O@Ni(OH)2-x (x represents the molar ratio of Ni/Cu) using the liquid phase reduction combined with the etching and precipitation method for electrocatalytic NO3RR. Due to the synergistic effect between the strong nitrate activation ability of Cu and the excellent H2O dissociation ability of Ni(OH)2, Cu2O@Ni(OH)2-3.3% shows an impressive ammonia yield rate (557.9 μmol h–1 cm–2) and Faradaic efficiency (97.4%) at −0.35 V vs. RHE. Operando Raman and Auger electron spectroscopy observe the reduction of Cu2O to Cu during the NO3RR process. Density functional theory calculations combined with electron paramagnetic resonance analysis reveals that Ni(OH)2 can lower the activation energy barrier of H2O dissociation, thereby promoting the generation of H• and accelerating the hydrogenation of *NO during the NO3RR. This research provides an efficient Cu-based catalyst for reducing NO3– and may motivate the development of effective ammonia electrocatalysts for further experimentation.
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材料科学
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电催化
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CHEMBIOCHEM
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2024
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IF 2.6
Yi Yang,Zhiyi Zhao,Xiaoying Li,Yian Chen,Lu Liu,Shao-Lin Zhang,Aimin Yang
Graphical Our study designs and synthesizes a series of peptides targeting the dimerization of SARS-CoV-2 M pro . Several peptides display potential inhibitory activities. Specifically, N8-A24 shows most efficient suppression of the M pro activity via inhibiting its dimerization. The severe acute respiratory syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) seriously impacted public health. The evolutionarily conserved viral chymotrypsin-like main protease (M pro ) is an important target for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug development. Previous studies have shown that the eight N-terminal amino acids (N8) of SARS-CoV M pro are essential for its dimerization, and are used to design inhibitors against SARS-CoV M pro dimerization. Here, we established a simple readout assay using SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining to measure inhibitory activity of N8 peptide derived from SARS-CoV-2 M pro . To optimize its inhibitory effect, we then modified the side-chain length, charge, and hydrophilicity of the N8 peptide, and introduced a mutated M pro recognition sequence. As a result, we obtained a series of potent peptide inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 M pro , with N8-A24 being the most efficient with an IC 50 value of 1.44 mM. We observed that N8-A24 reduced M pro dimerization with an IC 50 value of 0.86 mM. Molecular docking revealed that N8-A24 formed hydrogen bond interactions with critical dimeric interface residues, thus inhibiting its dimerization and activity. In conclusion, our study not only discovers a series of peptide inhibitors targeting the SARS-CoV-2 M pro dimerization, but also provides a promising strategy for the rational design of new inhibitors against COVID-19.
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病毒学
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药物开发
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分子生物学
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2015
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IF 4.504
Mingshu Xiao,Dazhang Yang,Yuhua Yan,Yanping Tian,Mao Zhou,Meifeng Hao,Rui Cheng,Yuqing Miao
The Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 multilayer nanoplates [Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -MNs] and Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 ultrafine particle-comprised nanospheres [Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -UPNs] were prepared for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). They are synthesized by a simple hydrothermal reaction using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and polyvinyl pyrrolidone as dispertants and pretectants. With the help of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), the Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -MNs and Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -UPNs were immobilized respectivtly onto the surface of glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs). By comparison, the GCE–Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -MN/MWCNT exhibits higher performance of OER electrocatalysis and better stablity than the GCE–Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -UPN/MWCNT in the alkali electrolyte of 1 M KOH due to its higher surface roughness. The high surface free energy of Co 3 (VO 4 ) 2 -MNs is helpful for their immobilization on elelctrode surface, leading a better stability. The work shows that the noble metal-free electrocatalysts can lower the energy barrier and improve the energy efficiency for electrochemical water splitting to generate hydrogen.
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材料科学
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电化学
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FEBS Open Bio
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 10
·1886-1895
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IF 2.792
Yufang Zhang,Wenkang Li,Yiming Hu,Tianze Ding,Muhammad Mubashar Zafar,Xue Jia,Liya Zhang,Maozhi Ren,Fuguang Li,Wenjing Wang
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been spreading globally for over 2 years, causing serious contagious disease and incalculable damage. The introduction of vaccines has slowed the spread of SARS-CoV-2 to some extent, but there remains a need for specific and effective treatment. The high chemical diversity and safety profiles of natural products make them a potential source of effective anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs. Cotton plant is one of the most important economic and medical crops and is the source of a large number of antiviral phytochemicals. In this work, we used SARS-CoV-2 main protein (M pro ) as the target to identify potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 natural products in cotton. An in vitro assay showed that of all cotton tissues examined, cotton flower extracts (CFs) exhibited optimal inhibitory effects against M pro . We proceeded to use the CF metabolite database to screen natural M pro inhibitors by combining virtual screening and biochemical assays. We identified that several CF natural products, including astragalin, myricitrin, and astilbin, significantly inhibited M pro with half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50s) of 0.13, 10.73, and 7.92 μ m , respectively. These findings may serve as a basis for further studies into the suitability of cotton as a source of potential therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2.
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病毒学
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天然药物化学
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分子药理学
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植物生物技术
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抗病毒治疗
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药物发现
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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2019
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IF 1.911
Weiquan Cai,Junlin Zhuo,Jimin Fang,Zhichao Yang
A series of nanorod-like porous Pd/γ-Al 2 O 3 catalysts with controllable textural properties and enhanced catalytic performance in 2-ethyl-9,10-anthraquinone (eAQ) hydrogenation for H 2 O 2 preparation were successfully prepared via a facile sol–gel method using aluminum isopropoxide as aluminum precursor and eAQ as structure directing agent, sequential calcination and impregnation process with Na 2 PdCl 4 solution. The physicochemical properties of the catalysts obtained with different addition amounts of eAQ were comparatively characterized by XRD, TG–DSC, BET, TEM, CO-TPR, H 2 -TPR and H 2 –O 2 titration. The results show that addition of eAQ can not only effectively control the textural properties (surface area, pore volume and average pore size) of the catalysts, but also lower their reduction temperature of active metal. Importantly, the catalyst obtained with an addition amount of 4 wt% eAQ shows the highest hydrogenation efficiency of 10.28 g·L −1 , which is 37.3% higher than 7.49 g·L −1 of the catalyst obtained without eAQ.
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催化
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材料科学
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化学工程
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MOLECULES
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2025
·Vol. 30
·期 6
·1254
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IF 4.6
Yuexia Qin,Zhuyu Zheng,Di Liu,Shuhua Sun,Xiaolei Zhao,Lei Lv,Dengyu Xie,Zhonghui Han,Jinxing He
The effects of furfural and 5-methyl-2-furfural produced by the Maillard reaction on PhIP formation were investigated in chemical models and roasted pork patties. In the chemical models, the results indicated that increasing levels of furfural (r = −0.7338, R2= 0.9557) and 5-methyl-2-furfural (r = −0.7959, R2= 0.9864) significantly reduced PhIP formation, displaying a strong linear correlation. The effects of furfural and 5-methyl-2-furfural on the precursors of phenylalanine (Phe) and phenylacetaldehyde showed a significant reduction in the Phe level, while the level of phenylacetaldehyde was not increased. In addition, neither furfural nor 5-methyl-2-furfural could significantly reduce creatinine or PhIP. Further mechanism studies showed that furfural (5-methyl-2-furfural) directly captured Phe to form the corresponding Schiff base compounds a (2-((furan-2-ylmethylene) amino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid) and b (2-(((5-methylfuran-2-yl)methylene)amino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid). This process reduced the production of phenylacetaldehyde, thereby inhibiting the PhIP formation pathway. More importantly, these two compounds were detected in roasted pork patties to which glucose was added. The above pathway was finally confirmed in roasted pork patties. These results revealed that furfural and 5-methyl-2-furfural, formed during the Maillard reaction, play a significant role in inhibiting the formation of PhIP by reacting with Phe.
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食品科学
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营养学
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毒理学
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IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 4.3
Yunjie Cao,Xijie Feng,Wenbo Sui,Yufei Shi,Zihan Xie,Xinyan Xian,Jun Wu,Jun Zhou,Jie Dong,Changyu Shen
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can easily cause serious harm to human health and the environment. To quickly and sensitively measure the concentration of mercury ions (Hg
2+
), a fiber optic sensor based on Polyacrylamide/2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde(PAM-TH)-functionalized Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) is proposed and demonstrated experimentally. The prepared modified polyacrylamide and 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde are combined by Schiff base reaction to form a three-dimensional network hydrogel with specific binding properties for Hg
2+
. The ultra-sensitive Hg
2+
detection is realized by coating hydrogel on the surface of highly sensitive MZI based on polarization maintaining photonic crystal fiber. The experimental results verify a limit of detection of approximately 0.87 fM, which is two orders better than that of the reported fiber-based Hg
2+
sensors. Through the desorption of mercury ions in the sensor film by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), the proposed sensor demonstrates good reusability under a wide dynamic detection range from 0.01 pM to 10 nM.
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环境科学
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分析化学
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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2021
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IF 4.076
Yunping Zhoujin,Xing Yang,Mingtao Zhang,Ju Guo,Sean Parkin,Tonglei Li,Faquan Yu,Sihui Long
A lactam–lactam dimer (LLD) and lactam NH···O═C (amide) catemer (LAC) are two competing motifs in N-phenyl-2-hydroxynicotinanilides (PHNAs). Steric effects play an important role in determining the outcome of this competition, and in general, PHNAs with no or negligible steric hindrance take on a near-planar conformation and form LLDs, rather than the widely observed amide NH···O═C hydrogen-bond chains. Conversely, those with significant steric hindrance are forced to take on a twisted conformation and form a lactam NH···O═C (amide) hydrogen bond. Nevertheless, steric factors are not the only criteria, as an LLD and an LAC have been observed in the two polymorphs (1-I and 1-II) of 2-hydroxy-N-m-tolyl-nicotinamide (namely 2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylic acid m-tolylamide, compound 1), although the molecules in both forms have a nearly identical conformation, in contrast to five other newly synthesized PHNAs (2–6), whose crystal structures are sustained on the LLD. Thus, synthon polymorphism is possible in conformationally planar PHNAs. Theoretical studies were performed to provide an explanation for this observation. The lattice energies of the two forms of 1 showed only an insignificant difference. A Hirshfeld analysis revealed that the loss of stability due to less hydrogen bonding in 1-II is compensated by the participation of π–π stacking. Other than the commonly observed LLD in the crystals, π–π stacking provides a significant stabilization for each crystal, with its particular effects being dependent on the substitution pattern of the compound. A noncovalent interaction (NCI) analysis further provided a visual demonstration of the important intermolecular interactions. Potentially the other planar compounds could behave in a similar manner.
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晶体学
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理论化学
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JOURNAL OF FLUORESCENCE
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2024
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IF 2.6
Dai Zhengyuan,Liu Hao,Sun Xuyuan,Wang Ying,Fan Jie,Li Li,Ding Yaping
Using o-phenylenediamine as carbon source and phytic acid as phosphorus source, two P-rich carbon quantum dots RCDs and BCDs were synthesized successfully by changing the reaction temperature and time of hydrothermal method. It was found that RCDs with red emission could realize sensitive detection of 2-methylimidazole, and 2-methylimidazole had no obvious quenching effect on BCDs with blue emission, which made RCDs a sensitive, quick and selective fluorescence sensor for 2-methylimidazole detection. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the fluorescence intensity of RCDs decreased with the increasing of 2-methylimidazole concentration. The detection of 2-methylimidazole concentration by the carbon quantum dots sensor showed a good linear relationship in the range of 5 ~ 110 µM, and the low detection limit was 0.61 µM (S/N = 3). The sensor is able to detect 2-methylimidazole in lake water, enabling the application of real samples. The results show that this work provides a simple fluorescence method to detect 2-methylimidazole in water.
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分析化学
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