ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2024
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Xianbin Su,Teng Li,Xiaowen Zhu,Peihua Zheng,Huakang Pan,Hui Guo
Nonylphenol (NP) is one of the common pollutants in the environment that have toxic effects on aquatic animals. Nevertheless, little is known about the possible toxicity mechanism of NP on the hepatopancreas of Litopenaeus vannamei . In the present study, the detrimental effects of NP on the hepatopancreas of the L. vannamei were explored at the histological and transcriptomic levels. The findings indicated that after NP exposed for 3, 12, and 48 h, the hepatopancreas histology was changed significantly. Transcriptomic analysis showed that a total of 4302, 3651, and 4830 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified at 3, 12, and 48 h following NP exposure. All these DEGs were classified into 12 clusters according to the expression patterns at different time points. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses of DEGs were also performed, immunological, metabolic, and inflammatory related pathways, including arachidonic acid metabolism (ko00590), the PPAR signaling pathway (ko03320), and the regulation of TRP channels by inflammatory mediators (ko04750) were significantly enriched. Six DEGs were selected for validation by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) and the results confirmed the reliability of transcriptome data. All results indicated that NP is toxic to L. vannamei by damaging the histopathological structure and disrupting the biological function. The findings would provide a theoretical framework for lowering or limiting the detrimental impacts of NP on aquaculture and help us to further study the molecular toxicity of NP in crustaceans.
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CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
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2024
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Yue Cao,Qiao Wang,Wei Zhou,Xiaolin Chang,Yuan Wang,Xuncong Gong
In this paper, the method of dehydration condensation reaction was used to establish a superhydrophobic cement mortar surface with the contact angle of 159.3° and the slide angle of 6.1° by using organosilane and inorganic nanomaterials . The nanoparticles built roughness and the silane provided low surface energy, which in combination achieved self-cleaning, waterproof and durability improvement. The superhydrophobic coating with good penetration depth is able to show superhydrophobicity after simply brushing and curing at room temperature for 24 hours and maintain hydrophobicity after surface abrasion. A variety of liquid droplets can roll freely from the surface of superhydrophobic cement mortar and carry contaminants rolling down to show self-cleaning performance. In terms of durability, the coating appears good adhesion to the surface of cement mortar, which retained its hydrophobic property after tape-peeling tests and outdoor simulation tests. In addition, compared with ordinary cement mortar, the superhydrophobic cement mortar demonstrates excellent waterproof ability and freeze-thaw resistance through low water absorption and slow quality reduction after multiple freeze-thaw cycles. These key characteristics provide advantages for concrete protection applications in harsh environments.
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Inorganics
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2024
·Vol. 12
·期 5
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Yanshuai Cui,Shukai Li,Ning Yu,Xiaodong Yu,Xianbing Ji,Longgang Wang
4-nitrophenol (4-NP) is a frequently encountered toxic phenolic organic pollutant in water. It is important to develop a simple method to treat 4-NP. Small and monodispersed gold nanoparticles often have good catalytic performance of 4-NP. Hemoglobin (Hb) is a kind of common and important protein in organisms. Herein, highly biocompatible bovine hemoglobin-stabilized gold nanoparticles (Aun-Hb NPs) were synthesized using hemoglobin as a biological template. Then, the size, zeta potential, and composition of Aun-Hb NPs were investigated by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The Aun-Hb NPs with small gold nanoparticles of about 1.4–2.4 nm had good catalytic capabilities in reducing 4-NP to form 4-aminophenol. Au20-Hb NPs demonstrated superior catalytic efficiency in the reduction of 4-NP when compared to other nanoparticles. Moreover, as-synthesized Au20-Hb NPs exhibited excellent biocompatibility through the MTT experiment. The method of preparation of gold nanoparticles offers one way to prepare metal nanoparticles for good potential catalytic applications of gold nanoparticles.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2024
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Lu Wang,Jingjing Miao,Min Ding,Wei Zhang,Luqing Pan
Nonylphenol (NP) contamination in the coastal environment of China poses ecological risks to aquatic organisms. However, the endocrine disruptive impacts of NP on bivalves, particularly on ovarian development, remain poorly understood. In this study, Manila clams Ruditapes philippinarum at the developing stage of gonad were exposed to 1.0 μg/L NP for 21 days. Utilizing RNA interference (RNAi) to suppress ER gene expression, we observed a delay in ovarian development as evidenced by histological observations under both NP and NPRi (NP with ER-RNAi) treatment, with Vtg elevation exclusive to the NP group. Comprehensive analyses encompassing transcriptomics, real-time quantitative PCR, and steroid hormone measurement revealed significant alterations in aldosterone synthesis, estrogen signaling, and thyroid hormone synthesis. These pathways showed similar perturbations in both NP and NPRi groups compared to controls. Notably, the NPRi group exhibited distinct enrichment in PPAR and insulin signaling pathways, may implicating these in ER function suppression. Steroid hormone biosynthesis was notably reduced in both treatments, pointing to a profound impact on hormone synthesis. The contrast between in vivo and in vitro findings suggests that NP's detrimental effects on ovarian development may primarily involve neuroendocrine regulation of steroidogenesis. This investigation highlights the complex dynamics of NP-induced endocrine disruption in bivalves, emphasizing the pivotal role of ER and associated pathways.
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JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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Yao Shuaikang,Zhao Jingkun,Shao Guolin,Gao Siyu,Zhai Shangru,Xiao Zuoyi,Zhang Feng
The development of a catalyst with high catalytic activity and selectivity remains a crucial challenge in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. In this work, we demonstrated a versatile procedure for the immobilization of ultrafine and monodispersed metal nanoparticles onto glutaraldehyde-crosslinked polyethyleneimine-modified calcium alginate (GLA-PEI/Ca-SA) beads. The resulting hydrogel beads underwent comprehensive characterization through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results revealed that well-dispersed Ag, Cu, and Ni nanoparticles, with a mean size of 3.5, 2.6, and 4.1 nm, respectively, were successfully loaded onto the surface of GLA-PEI/Ca-SA beads with porous fiber network structure. Notably, the Ag/GLA-PEI/Ca-SA exhibited outstanding catalytic activity and stability, achieving over 95% conversion within 7 successive cycles towards the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) by NaBH 4 in aqueous solution. Particularly, the Cu/GLA-PEI/Ca-SA beads displayed the highest catalytic activity for the reduction of 4-NP with a kinetic reaction rate constant of 1.56 × 10 −2 s −1 . We expect that this work will provide a novel and effective strategy to design highly efficient catalysts across various catalytic reactions. Graphical Ultrafine and monodispersed Ag nanoparticles within 5 nm on GLA-PEI/Ca-SA beads with high catalytic activity for rapid 4-NP reduction.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2024
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Xiaohui Lu,Yanjun Li,Hongyu Zhou,Siyu Li,Wei Wei,Guochun Lv,Gang Yang,Shihuai Deng,Bo Lai,Jiali Peng
Recently, many reagents have been introduced to accelerate the formation of highly reactive intermediate Mn species from permanganate (KMnO 4 ), thereby improving the oxidation activity of KMnO 4 towards pollutants. However, most studies have mainly focused on sulfur-containing reducing agents (e.g., bisulfite and sodium sulfite), with little attention paid to nitrogen-containing reducing agents. This study found that hydroxylamine (HA) and hydroxylamine derivatives (HAs) can facilitate KMnO 4 in pollutant removal. Taking sulfamethoxazole (SMX) as a target contaminant, the effect of pH, SMX concentration, KMnO 4 and HA dosages, and the molar ratio of HA and KMnO 4 on the degradation of SMX in the KMnO 4 /HA process was systematically investigated. Quenching experiments and probe analysis revealed MnO 2 -catalyzed KMnO 4 oxidation, Mn(III) and reactive nitrogen species as the primary active species responsible for SMX oxidation in the KMnO 4 /HA system. Proposed transformation pathways of SMX in the KMnO 4 /HA system mainly involve hydroxylation and cleavage reactions. The KMnO 4 /HA system was more conducive to selective oxidation of SMX, 2,4-dichlorophenol, and several other pollutants, but reluctant to bisphenol S (BPS). Overall, this study proposed an effective system for eliminating pollutants, while providing mechanistic insight into HA-driven KMnO 4 activation for environmental remediation.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2024
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Qiao-Ling Mo,Rui Xiong,Jun-Hao Dong,Bai-Sheng Sa,Jing-Ying Zheng,Qing Chen,Yue Wu,Fang-Xing Xiao
ABSTRACT Solid non-conjugated polymers have long been regarded as insulators due to deficiency of delocalized π electrons along the molecular chain framework. Up to date, origin of insulating polymer regulated charge transfer has not yet been uncovered. In this work, we unleash the root origin of charge transport capability of insulating polymer in photocatalysis. We ascertain that insulating polymer plays crucial roles in fine tuning of electronic structure of transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs), which mainly include altering surface electron density of TMCs for accelerating charge transport kinetics, triggering the generation of defect over TMCs for prolonging carrier lifetime, and acting as hole-trapping mediator for retarding charge recombination. These synergistic roles contribute to the charge transfer of insulating polymer. Our work opens a new vista of utilizing solid insulating polymers for maneuvering charge transfer toward solar energy conversion.
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TOXICOLOGY
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2024
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Linjing Xu,Huan Liu,Yifeng Rang,Lizi Zhou,Xukai wang,Yinhuan Li,Chunhong Liu
Nonylphenol (NP) and octylphenol (OP) are environmental contaminants with potential endocrine disrupting effects. However, there is limited research on the mechanisms and intervention of combined NP and OP exposure-induced neurotoxicity. This study aims to explore the cytotoxicity of combined NP and OP exposure and evaluate the potential of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) in mitigating the aforementioned toxicity. In present study, LBP (62.5, 125 and 250 µg/mL) were applied to intervene rat adrenal pheochromocytoma (PC-12) cells treated with combined NP and OP (NP: OP = 4:1, w/w; 1, 2, 4 and 8 µg/mL). The results showed that NP and OP induced oxidative stress, disrupted the 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and cholinergic systems in PC-12 cells. Additionally, they activated the p38 protein kinase (p38) and suppressed the expression of silent information regulation type 1 (SIRT1), monoamine oxidase A (MAOA), phosphorylated cyclic-AMP response binding protein (p-CREB), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and phosphorylated tropomyosin-related kinase receptor type B (p-TrkB). However, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) treatment counteracted the changes of signalling molecule p38, SIRT1/MAOA and CREB/BDNF/TrkB pathways-related proteins induced by NP and OP. LBP pretreatment ameliorated combined NP and OP exposure-induced oxidative stress and neurotransmitter imbalances. Furthermore, the application of LBP and administration of a p38 inhibitor both reversed the alterations in the signaling molecule p38, as well as the proteins associated to the SIRT1/MAOA and CREB/BDNF/TrkB pathways. These results implied that LBP may have neuroprotective effects via p38-mediated SIRT1/MAOA and CREB/BDNF/TrkB pathways.
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MATERIALS LETTERS
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2025
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IF 2.7
Yuyan Li,Lijie Zhang,Zhikang Rong,Zhigang Jia
Organic contaminant has detrimental influence on aquatic life and humankind through water circulation. In this work, Ag coated melamine sponge (Ag-P@MS) has been successfully prepared by facile, one-step and in-situ deposition method with the assistance of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Methylene blue and congo red as the representative of dyes and 4-nitrophenol as the typical of nitrophenol contaminants are employed to evaluate the catalytic performance of the as-prepared Ag-P@MS. The as-prepared MS composite (Ag-P@MS(6.5)) in the nearly neutral condition demonstrates better catalytic property than that of Ag-P@MS(10.5), and the apparent rate constants for Ag-P@MS(6.5) degradation of MB, CR and 4-NP are 0.01356 s −1 , 0.00886 s −1 and 0.00465 s −1 , respectively. The present work presents a novel approach for the preparation of Ag carrying monolith catalysts based melamine sponge and the potential practical application prospect due to their excellent catalytic performance for organic pollutant.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2024
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Demin Li,Zhaoyang Wang,Qianqian Ding,Hong Sun,Shuai Fang,Kangyi Zhang,Wenyi Hu,Jin Bian
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) has a complex composition, which can interact with various pollutants and affect the removal of pollutants. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the interaction between the encccvironmental hormone nonylphenol (NP) and DOM is crucial for environmental impact and development. In this study, the interaction was investigated by means of excitation emission matrix (EEM) fluorescence spectroscopy, UV–Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and complex model analysis. The interaction between different MW DOM and NP was verified by the spectral characterization data. According to the characterization analysis, the main components of DOM in water samples were proteinoid (C1, C2, C4) with MW < 1 k Da, and their binding capacity (log K a value) and binding site number ( n ) showed the maximum values (3.37, 3.24, 3.26; 0.81, 1.22, 0.52). For the humus like substance (C3) with larger molecular weight, the log K a value and the number of binding points n increased with increasing molecular weight, and the maximum values were 3.13 and 0.31, respectively. It can be seen that low molecular weight proteins have strong binding ability and binding sites with NP, and high molecular weight humus also have strong binding ability. Overall, the interaction between DOM and NP has molecular weight dependence and heterogeneity. The purpose of this study is to deeply understand the interaction characteristics of different MW DOM with NP, and to provide theoretical support and reference for the study of the removal effects of NP pollutants.
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Discover Oncology
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2025
·Vol. 16
·期 1
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IF 2.9
Wang Biao,Zhang Nianjie,Dai Lin,Zhang Yuanwei,Yin Shuo,Yang Xuefeng
Nonylphenol (NP) is a common environmental contaminant and endocrine disruptor. Our previous research demonstrated that NP could promote the proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells; however, the specific mechanism remains unclear. miRNA sequencing revealed that NP upregulated the expression levels of microRNA(miR)-151a-3p in CRC. Analysis of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data revealed increased expression levels of miR-151a-3p in CRC tissues. The present experiments showed that NP could activate the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway, and promoted the migration and invasion of CRC cells by increasing the expression levels of miR-151a-3p. Through bioinformatics analysis and dual-luciferase reporter assays, Fyn-related kinase (FRK) was identified as a target gene of miR-151a-3p. Knockdown of FRK promoted NP-induced EMT in CRC cells and activated the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway, while overexpression had the opposite effect. In summary, the present study demonstrated that NP could inhibit FRK expression via miR-151a-3p, activate the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway, and promote EMT in CRC cells.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Renjie Zhao,Jia Yao,Chi Li,Qiannan Liu,Wei Liu,Liang Zhang,Zhenzhen Zhang,Ruixuan Zhao,Honghai Hu
Interactions between polyphenols and starch affect the quality of starch-based products. In this study, we investigated the interaction between caffeic acid (CA) and starches with different structures (lotus seed starch (LSS) and potato starch (PS)) after freeze-thaw, and the effects of CA on the physicochemical properties of starch. The results show that CA has distinct effects on starch, driven by differences in the multiscale structure. LSS exhibited a stronger binding capacity to CA based on complexing index and iodine binding analysis. Hydrogen bonding was identified as the primary driving force between CA and starch chains of LSS and PS supported by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). After addition of CA, the thermodynamic parameters and swelling power of LSS increased, whereas those of PS decreased, which was attributed to variations in the interactions between the -OH groups of CA and amylopectin/amylose through hydrogen bonding. Rheological, textural, and microstructural analyses revealed that CA decreased the viscoelasticity, gelation ability, textural characteristics of both starch gels, and disrupted the starch gel network, with LSS being the most affected. This study provides a theoretical basis for adjusting the quality of frozen starch-based foods based on the interactions between polyphenols and starch.
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