SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2025
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Jieyun Zhang,Xiaoxia Chen,Xieraili Maimaitiyiming,Ablikim Obolda
The accurate determination of NO 2 concentration in exhaled gases is imperative for discriminating between patients with respiratory/cardiovascular diseases and healthy individuals. Therefore, it is important to employ a streamlined and expeditious methodology for the detection of NO 2 . Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (sc-SWCNTs) exhibit immense potential as next-generation gas sensors due to their high specific surface area, distinctive atomic structure, and remarkable electrical responsiveness to the surrounding environment. In this work, two conjugated polymers (fluorene-alt-C-benzene (PFCN) and fluorene-alt-N-benzene (PFNC)) were synthesized by the Suzuki coupling, featuring positional isomerism of imine groups (-CH=N- vs. -N = CH-). The introduction of a phenyl side chain via imine bonds (-CH=N-) not only enhances the polymer but also regulates the alignment of the imine groups via steric and electronic effects, optimizing their interaction with sc-SWCNTs. The resulting polymer/sc-SWCNTs complexes were utilized for sensor fabrication. In PFCN, more electronegative N atom is positioned away from the skeleton-forming main chain, increasing its environmental exposure and enabling effective attraction of electron-deficient NO 2 . Consequently, the PFCN/sc-SWCNTs sensor showed a significantly higher response (27.6 %) to 1 ppm NO 2 , which was 1.7-fold higher than the PFNC/sc-SWCNTs sensor (16.52 %). This study presents novel strategies for designing high-performance sensors by integrating sc-SWCNTs with imine-functionalized polymers, advancing sensitive NO 2 detection for applications such as non-invasive medical diagnostics.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2020
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Yufei Cao,Mingsheng Liu,Ju Cheng,Juanjuan Yin,Congshu Huang,Haiyan Cui,Xiangdong Zhang,Guanghui Zhao
Nitric oxide (NO) gas therapy has aroused intense interest in recent years. l-Arginine (l-Arg) reacts with reactive oxygen species (ROS) in tumor cells to generate NO. This phenomenon represents an effective method for tumor therapy. However, endogenous ROS levels in most types of tumor cells cannot enable an effective reaction. β-Lapachone is generally used to increase H2O2, which can oxidize guanidine derivatives to form nitric oxide in tumor cells. In addition, based on the ferrocene (Fc)-catalyzed Fenton reaction, ·OH is generated from H2O2, and the ONOO– could be generated from an interaction between ·O2– (generated through the Haber–Weiss reaction) and NO. Arg-rich poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)-b-PArg, a macromolecular NO donor, was accurately synthesized to avoid premature l-Arg leakage during in vivo transport. In this design, the self-assembled PCL-b-PArg nanoparticles were dressed with the tumor-shreddable masking (PEG-b-PDMA, a negatively charged pH-sensitive hydrophilic diblock polymer), to prepare P-lapa-Fc nanoparticles and hide penetrative capability in the circulation. The experimental results confirmed that this synergistic therapy based on ROS and NO had a significant inhibitory effect on cancer cells, thereby providing new inspiration for NO gas treatment.
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癌症治疗
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纳米医学
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药物化学
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生物医学工程
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ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
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2022
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IF 5.755
Wangjin Yang,Di You,Xiangli Nan,Ning Tang,Tao Du,Chong Han
The effects of aromatic carbonyls (ACs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phenols (PHs) on the photolysis of nitroaromatic compounds (ArNO 2 ) in the solid phase were explored. The reactive nitrogen gas formation by the photolysis process was investigated in a cylindrical reactor coupled to a NO x analyzer. These organics had an enhanced or inhibited influence on the nitrous acid (HONO) and NO formations by the photolysis of 1-nitropyrene (NPy) and 5-nitrosalicylic acid (NSA), depending on the hydrogen abstraction and donation abilities of organics. Based on the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) results, methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate (MBB), fluoranthene (FLA) and syringaldehyde (SG) showed a promoted effect on the photodegradation of NPy and NSA, as shown by an increase in the photolysis frequency of ArNO 2 ( J ArNO 2 ) by a factor of 1.19–2.76. Based on experimental results, the HONO source strength by the photolysis of ArNO 2 in organic aerosols was estimated to be lower than 1 ppt h −1 .
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2024
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IF 8
Jiali Qiao,Jingyu Jia,Weipan Peng,Minghui Lu,Yaru Li,Shuli Man,Shengying Ye,Long Ma
Early detection and control of foodborne diseases are crucial for ensuring food safety and consumer health. Therefore, there is a need for faster and more sensitive detection methods. We developed a rapid, portable and visible lateral flow biosensor (LFB) for foodborne pathogenic bacteria detection powered by a Pyrococcus furiosus Argonaute nuclease ( Pf Ago), named as Pf Ago-LFB. LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) was used to amplify the target nucleic acid . By using Pf Ago as the “lighting up” technology, we can overcome the limitations of false-positive results and lack of effective endpoint monitoring in LAMP, greatly enhancing its applicability. It turned out that Pf Ago-LFB was able to provide yes-or-no (positive or negative) results with a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 1 CFU/mL for S. typhimurium and the detection range was between 10 0 to 10 8 CFU/mL. It was able to secure a sample-to-answer test for contaminated food samples in less than 45 min and demonstrated satisfactory selectivity. In summary, we designed a Pf Ago-LFB that rendered a novel, rapid, accurate, easy-to-deploy, on-site and yes or no detection of S. typhimurium , which could be generalized for building a “one-for-all” biosensing platform.
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食品安全
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病原体检测
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APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2022
·Vol. 106
·期 7
·2619-2636
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IF 5.56
Chen Yunni,Xu Chenglong,Yang Huilin,Liu Zhenying,Zhang Zhibin,Yan Riming,Zhu Du
Abstract Perylenequinones (PQ) are natural polyketides used as anti-microbial, -cancers, and -viral photodynamic therapy agents. Herein, the effects of L-arginine (Arg) on PQ biosynthesis of Shiraia sp. Slf14(w) and the underlying molecular mechanism were investigated. The total content of PQ reached 817.64 ± 72.53 mg/L under optimal conditions of Arg addition, indicating a 30.52-fold improvement over controls. Comparative transcriptome analysis demonstrated that Arg supplement promoted PQ precursors biosynthesis of Slf14(w) by upregulating the expression of critical genes associated with the glycolysis pathway, and acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA synthesis. By downregulating the expression of genes related to the glyoxylate cycle pathway and succinate dehydrogenase, more acetyl-CoA flow into the formation of PQ. Arg supplement upregulated the putative biosynthetic gene clusters for PQ and activated the transporter proteins (MFS and ABC) for exudation of PQ. Further studies showed that Arg increased the gene transcription levels of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and nitrate reductase (NR), and activated NOS and NR, thus promoting the formation of nitric oxide (NO). A supplement of NO donor sodium nitroprusside (SNP) also confirmed that NO triggered promoted biosynthesis and efflux of PQ. PQ production stimulated by Arg or/and SNP can be significantly inhibited upon the addition of NO scavenger carboxy-PTIO, NOS inhibitor N ω -nitro-L-arginine, or soluble guanylate cyclase inhibitor NS-2028. These results showed that Arg-derived NO, as a signaling molecule, is involved in the biosynthesis and regulation of PQ in Slf14(W) through the NO-cGMP-PKG signaling pathway. Our results provide a valuable strategy for large-scale PQ production and contribute to further understanding of NO signaling in the fungal metabolite biosynthesis. Key points • PQ production of Shiraia sp. Slf14(w) was significantly improved by L-arginine addition. • Arginine-derived NO was firstly reported to be involved in the biosynthesis and regulation of PQ. • The NO-cGMP-PKG signaling pathway was proposed for the first time to participate in PQ biosynthesis.
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微生物学
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生物化学
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真菌代谢
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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2026
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Xueqin Wang,Hong Chen,Chuan Liu,Mengna Wan,Shangyi Zhao,Na Li,Shaofeng Duan,Shaobo Duan
Diabetic wound infection remains a devastating threat to human health, largely due to bacterial colonization and increased antibiotic resistance during conventional treatments, and alternative therapeutic strategies are thus urgent to improve diabetic wound healing. Herein, we developed a multifaceted nanoplatform (CuO@SiO 2 @NO@Au, CSNA NPs) consisting of a cupric oxide (CuO) core, a mesoporous silicon nanoshell loaded with nitric oxide (NO), and in situ grown ultrasmall Au nanoparticles (NPs) for improved diabetic wound treatment. The results showed that the prepared CSNA NPs exhibited remarkable dual-enzyme mimic activity of glucose oxidase (GOx) and peroxidase (POD), effectively oxidizing glucose to generate gluconic acid, thereby reducing the glucose levels and reversing the acidic wound microenvironment. In addition, the fabricated nanoplatform generated abundant H 2 O 2 , which was converted into highly toxic hydroxyl radical ( · OH), leading to efficient bacterial eradication that was subsequently. Under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, the CSNA nanozyme also triggered the release of NO gas and aided in the removal of bacterial biofilms, collectively improving the wound microenvironment. By integrating chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photothermal therapy, and NO gas therapy, this self-activatable NIR- augmented nanozyme provides a promising antimicrobial strategy for diabetic wound treatment.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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Abdullrahman M. Al-Bishari,Yan Wang,Anni Wu,Haobo Sun,Bilal A. Al-Shaaobi,Amal M. Jama,Keqian Zhu,Xiaowei Lou,Mohammed S. Abdelmajeed,Ahmed S. Mahany,Lifeng Xiong,Ningyao Sun,Mingliang Yu,Zhennan Deng,Lei Lu,Jinsong Liu,Peng Gao
Dental implants face challenges such as poor osseointegration, delayed angiogenesis, and chronic inflammation. Endogenous gaseous signaling molecules hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) and nitric oxide (NO) have emerged as key gasotransmitters that regulate angiogenesis, osteogenic differentiation and immune responses, making them attractive candidates for microenvironment-targeted therapies. Here, we engineer a dual gasotransmitter-releasing coating by co-electrospinning hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) and nitric oxide (NO) donors, JK-2 and S-Nitroso- N -acetyl-DL-penicillamine (SNAP), into gelatin/polycaprolactone (Gel/PCL) nanofibers (NFs). These NFs were applied to laser-microgrooved titanium (Ti) surfaces, further modified with polyepigallocatechin gallate (pEGCG) to ensure stable attachment. The resulting coating exhibited sustained, pH-responsive release of H 2 S and NO, which acted synergistically to enhance cellular responses. In vitro , the dual gasotransmitter-releasing NFs coating enhanced endothelial cell migration, tube formation, and upregulated angiogenic markers (VEGF, TGF-β1, eNOS). Additionally, MC3T3 preosteoblasts showed increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, mineralization, and upregulation of osteogenic genes (Runx2, COL1, OPN, OPG). RNA-sequencing identified enriched pathways related to histone methylation and oxidative phosphorylation, crucial for osteogenesis and cellular metabolism. Macrophages cultured with these NFs demonstrated suppressed M1 pro-inflammatory markers and enhanced M2 polarization, indicating a shift toward a more regenerative immune response. In vivo , the NFs coating significantly improved neovascularization, bone volume, collagen deposition, and peri-implant tissue thickness. This synergistic release of H 2 S and NO provides a promising strategy to enhance osseointegration and bone regeneration by modulating angiogenesis and immune responses.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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2026
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Yiqun Cao,Huiying Xuan,Jun Liu,Hao Li,Peng Zhang,Tianzeng Chen,Yonghong Wang,Biwu Chu,Pengfei Liu,Yujing Mu,Qingxin Ma,Hong He
H2O2 is a vital atmospheric oxidant, while its photolysis in the troposphere is negligible in conventional view. For the first time, we find that gas-phase H2O2 can undergo heterogeneous photolysis to produce OH radicals on the surfaces of particles such as SiO2, Fe2O3, and Na2SO4 under solar irradiation, which further convert NO to produce HONO and NO2. It is demonstrated that acidity can inhibit the formation of HONO and promote the formation of NO2 significantly. Moreover, the heterogeneous photolysis of H2O2 is dependent on the reactivity of particles, with inert surfaces being more conducive to the generation of OH radicals. A MCM box model indicates that the HONO formation rate via the H2O2 heterogeneous reaction can reach 0.10 ppb·h–1 at 9 a.m., and the relative contribution to the total daytime HONO production can account for approximately 5% at 1 p.m. Given the ubiquitous presence of SiO2 in mineral dust particles, glass curtain walls, and terrestrial soils, these findings indicate that heterogeneous photolysis of H2O2 on the particle surface could be a potential source of daytime HONO. Our research also underscores the importance of atmospheric interfacial chemistry and its contribution to unknown sources of atmospheric oxidizing capacity.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2026
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Wenrui Dai,Shao Zhang,Shuangjun Li,Haoran Du,Jiajia Gao,Shuning Xiao,Pengfei Xia,Shan Hu,Hexing Li,Xiaoyan Liu,Ru Zheng,Dieqing Zhang
A metal-free PEI/Nv-C 3 N 4 photocatalyst enables efficient gas-phase NO oxidation via an in situ photo-self-Fenton process. • Nitrogen vacancies and PEI cooperatively regulate interfacial electronic structure, O 2 activation, and proton-coupled electron transfer. • PEI functionalization switches ROS evolution from a ·O 2 ⁻ pathway to an H 2 O 2 /·OH-dominated oxidation pathway. • PEI/Nv-C 3 N 4 achieves 85% NO removal, 98.4% nitrate selectivity, and stable operation over 800 min under visible light. Photo-Fenton processes are highly effective for pollutant degradation, yet their application to gas-phase NO oxidation remains limited by metal leaching, external H 2 O 2 addition, and inefficient oxidant utilization. Herein, we develop a metal-free photocatalyst based on polyethyleneimine-functionalized nitrogen-vacancy-rich graphitic carbon nitride (PEI/N v -C 3 N 4 ) for efficient NO oxidation via an in situ photo-self-Fenton process under visible light irradiation. Nitrogen vacancies serve as the primary sites for O 2 adsorption and activation, while PEI functionalization reconstructs the interfacial electronic structure by introducing defect-molecule coupled mid-gap states and a proton-rich microenvironment. This molecular-defect synergy alters the oxygen reduction pathway from a conventional one-electron route toward a selective two-electron process (O 2 → ⁎OOH → H 2 O 2 ), followed by efficient in situ H 2 O 2 activation into ·OH radicals. Simultaneously, PEI enhances NO adsorption and stabilizes NO-derived intermediates, facilitating their complete oxidation into nitrate. As a result, PEI/N v -C 3 N 4 achieves 85% NO removal efficiency, 98.4% nitrate selectivity, and stable operation over 800 min without introducing metal components. Combined experimental and theoretical analyses reveal a mechanistic transition from a ·O 2 - -dominated pathway to an H 2 O 2 /·OH-mediated photo-self-Fenton process. This work provides a general molecular-defect co-engineering strategy for regulating ROS evolution in metal-free photocatalytic systems toward sustainable air purification. Download: Download high-res image (170KB) Download: Download full-size image This research shows an in situ generation and activation pathway of H 2 O 2 enabled by metal-free catalysts, enhancing the efficient removal of gas phase NO via photo-self-Fenton reaction.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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IF 12.5
Chen Huang,Dongchao Qiu,Xiang Li,Lixia Wu,Fanglian Huang,Zhangyan Ye,Youyun Zeng
Enzyme-mediated bacterial active endocytosis enhanced the permeability of NG/NO to biofilms. • The chemical structures of Schiff base and NONOates provided dual proton-responsive of gas release. • NO induces S-nitrosylation of PDEs in S. mutans 。, thereby reducing lactate production. Dental caries in permanent teeth have remained one of the most prevalent oral diseases over the past three decades, with their global incidence exhibiting a steady upward trajectory. Streptococcus mutans ( S. mutans ) colonization on dental surfaces, coupled with its acidogenic metabolic activity, constitutes a primary etiological factor in caries pathogenesis. In this work, a NO-loaded polysaccharide nanogel, NG/NO was developed to address this issue. Dextran component of the NG/NO demonstrated selective targeting capabilities, promoting active internalization by S. mutans through enzyme-mediated endocytosis. This mechanism significantly enhanced biofilm penetration of the NG/NO (>70% biofilm penetration depth) within a 4-h exposure. The Schiff base bonds and N-diazeniumdiolates conferred the dual-acid-responsive NO release kinetics, achieving mM concentration of NO liberation within several minutes under cariogenic conditions (pH 4.5–5.5), thereby triggering rapid biofilm disrupting (>80% biomass reduction). Moreover, lower concentration of NO was shown to inhibit glycolysis and synthesis of lactic acid in S. mutans , thus improving acidic environment and demonstrating the potential to prevent enamel demineralization and dental caries. In conclusion, the NG/NO has promising applications in daily oral hygiene maintenance and caries prevention.
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POLYMER
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2025
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Gang Tang,Yani Zhang,Feilong Wang,Zhenfeng Cheng,Haojie Shi,Tiwen Xu,Xiuyu Liu,Xin Wang
The flammability of bismaleimide (BMI) resins limits the application in cutting-edge fields. However, the addition of phosphorus-containing flame retardants results in deteriorated thermal stability of BMI resins. A phosphorus-free flame retardant strategy has been adopted to modify BMI resins while preserving high heat resistance. 3, 3’-Bisallyl-4,4’-bishydroxydeoxybenzoin (BA-BHDB) was synthesized from desoxyanisoin and used as a modifier for BMI resins by replacing conventional 2, 2’-diallylbisphenol A (DBA). The thermal, mechanical and flammability properties of BA-BHDB-cured BMI resins were investigated and compared with those of DBA-cured BMI resins. The cured BA-BHDB-BMI resins exhibit an LOI value for combustion of 35.0% and a UL-94 V-0 rating, whereas the cured DBA-BMI resins display a lower LOI value of 30.0% and a UL-94 V-1 rating. In the cone calorimeter measurements, the PHRR and THR values for combustion of BA-BHDB-BMI were 381.1 kW/m 2 and 92.5 MJ/m 2 , which were 53.2% and 25.2% lower than those of DBA-BMI, respectively. Additionally, the heat resistance of the cured BA-BHDB-BMI resins was greater than that of the DBA-BMI resins, with an initial thermal decomposition temperature of 428 °C and a glass transition temperature of 285 °C. The excellent anti-flammability of BA-BHDB-BMI may be attributed to the superior charring capacity of BA-BHDB, which contributes to the formation of a dense and protective char layer during thermal decomposition.
研究领域:
高分子科学
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材料化学
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火灾安全工程
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高性能聚合物
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2025
·Vol. 13
·期 6
·120447
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IF 7.2
Fenglan Fan,Lei Wang,Kang Guo,Xinyu Zhang,Shaomian Liu,Jie Xu,Hongli Chen,Jian Yu,Boxiong Shen,Wenqing Xu,Ziyi Zhong,Fabing Su
Currently, the primary challenge in industrial applications of CO-selective catalytic reduction of NO (CO-SCR) is the shortage of efficient catalysts that can tolerate the presence of oxygen (O 2 ). In this study, guided by density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we have developed an effective Co 3 O 4 catalyst incorporated with both oxygen vacancies (V O ) and cobalt vacancies (V Co ). This catalyst achieved 100 % NO conversion and 100 % N 2 selectivity at temperatures ranging from 200 to 350 °C, even in the presence of up to 5 vol% O 2 . DFT calculations and experimental results demonstrate a strong interaction between V O and V Co in the CO-SCR process. The presence of V Co enhances the NO adsorption on adjacent O atoms and promotes the formation of nitrite intermediates. Meanwhile, V Co and V O synergistically promote the dissociation of N-O bonds, thereby improving the NO conversion and the N 2 selectivity. This approach opens up new possibilities for designing advanced catalysts tailored for various environmental and industrial applications.
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环境化学
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材料科学
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计算化学
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