CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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Mei Yang,Jingtian Yang,Ruobing Pi,Yunlong Zhou,Meng Sun,Jiang Liu
In the context of the “dual carbon” goals, the development of sustainable photocatalytic systems for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) reduction is critical for alleviating energy scarcity while mitigating carbon emissions. Utilizing agricultural waste biomass in photocatalytic systems supports the recycling of biomass resources and mitigates the environmental issues caused by stalk burning. In this study, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with nitrogen and phosphorus doping (NP-CQDs) were prepared by a hydrothermal approach using corn stalks as the carbon source. The NP-CQDs were then incorporated into a composite with graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ) and nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH) 2 ), successfully obtaining the ternary catalyst of CN/Ni/NP-CQDs. The optimal ratio composite material of CN/Ni/NP-CQDs-4 demonstrates excellent CO 2 reduction performance, exhibiting the CO and CH 4 production rates of 14.24 and 0.73 μmol g −1 h −1 , which are 10.02 and 2.28 times that of pure g-C 3 N 4 . The CN/Ni/NP-CQDs-4 has a relatively large specific surface area, which can provide more active sites and improve the CO 2 reduction efficiency. EPR results show that the Z-scheme heterojunction formed by g-C 3 N 4 and Ni(OH) 2 can effectively suppress the recombination of photogenerated carriers. NP-CQDs serve as an electron mediator, thereby enhancing photogenerated charge transfer capability. This study successfully combines biomass corn stalk derivatives with traditional photocatalytic materials, thereby addressing the challenge of utilizing agricultural waste valorization while reducing the cost of the photocatalytic system. This study provides new insights for constructing a green and sustainable CO 2 reduction photocatalytic system.
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EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
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2025
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IF 4.2
Jun Fu,Chengjie Ding,Wenqing Li,Jiali Lei,He Wang,Lingfei Meng,Xiaoya Lin,Weiyuan Chen,Hongchang Gao
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline, with hallmark pathological features including Aβ deposition and tau protein hyperphosphorylation. These pathological alterations are particularly prominent in the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) and exert profound effects on cognitive function. The present study aimed to reveal key proteins in the PFC and provide insight into their potential mechanisms of action in AD. Accordingly, proteomic analysis was conducted to profile differential proteins in 5 × FAD mice, followed by in vivo and in vitro validation of core proteins through AAV-mediated interference of target gene expression. Furthermore, transcriptomics and molecular biology techniques were employed to confirm the underlying mechanisms of action of core proteins in AD. The results demonstrated that ELAVL1 was significantly upregulated in the PFC of AD mice. Behavioral experiments revealed that inhibition of ELAVL1 expression markedly improved long-term memory in AD mice. Immunostaining and Western blot analyses confirmed that suppressing ELAVL1 expression alleviated Aβ1–42 deposition and apoptosis. In vitro experiments indicated that knocking down ELAVL1 significantly reduced the apoptotic response of SH-SY5Y cells induced by Aβ1–42 and APP/Swe cells. Transcriptomic analysis further revealed that ELAVL1 regulates Aβ1–42-induced apoptosis via activation of the Bcl-2/Bax pathway. Notably, immunofluorescence co-localization staining and pull-down assays confirmed that ELAVL1 directly interacts with APP. Collectively, these findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying AD and suggest ELAVL1 as a promising therapeutic target for AD.
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ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
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2023
·Vol. 38
·期 6
·1226-1238
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IF 4.5
Lu Chen,Meng Qi,Linlin Zhang,Fuchang Yu,Dayong Tao,Chunyan Xu,Shiwen Xu
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a plasticizer and an endocrine disruptor. Microplastics (MPs) are pathogenic small plastic particles and abundant in the aqueous environment. The problem of residual hazards of plastic products is worthy of study, especially the joint exposure of a variety of plastic-related products to the toxic effect. We used 200 mg/kg DEHP and 10 mg/L MPs to establish exposure model in vivo and 2 mM DEHP and 200 μg/L MPs to establish AML12 cell exposure model in vitro. In vivo study results showed that compared with the control group (NC) group, DEHP and MPs significantly increased the contents of malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide, and significantly decreased the contents of glutathione and the activity of superoxide dismutase, total antioxidant capacity, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. The level of oxidative stress was further aggravated after combined exposure. The reactive oxygen species level of AML12 exposed to DEHP and MPs in vitro was significantly higher than NC group, and the combined exposure was significantly higher than the single exposure. The in vivo and in vitro also confirmed that DEHP and MPs could significantly increase the mRNA and protein levels of apoptosis markers and necroptosis markers and there was an additive effect. After N-acetylcysteine treatment in vitro, the above-mentioned oxidative stress level and cell damage decreased significantly. This study provided a reference for advocating the reduction of the mixed use of plastic products, and provided a basis for preventing the harm of plastic products residues.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 5.895
Xue-Yan Dai,Shi-Yong Zhu,Jian Chen,Mu-Zi Li,Milton Talukder,Jin-Long Li
Lycopene (Lyc) has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant biological functions. Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is an extremely harmful and persistent environmental pollutant and is a threat to animal health. The toll-like receptor (TLR)/MyD88 pathway is an important pathway in the inflammatory response. To illustrate the potential antagonistic action of Lyc against DEHP by the TLR/MyD88 pathway, 140 ICR mice were randomly assigned groups and continuously gavaged with corn oil, distilled water, different DEHP concentrations (500 or 1000 mg/kg BW/day), and/or Lyc (5 mg/kg BW/day) for 28 days. The data show that Lyc effectively attenuates the DEHP-induced activation of the TLR/MyD88 pathway, the upregulation of JNK expression, the content of IL-6 and TNF-α, and the downregulation of the IL-10 content, which eventually inhibit the inflammatory response and mitochondrial injuries. These findings underline the TLR/MyD88 pathway as a potential therapeutic target in DEHP and Lyc as a new therapeutic method to inhibit DEHP toxicity.
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Buildings
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2025
·Vol. 15
·期 23
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Yuhao Xie,Yanwei Zeng,Xinwei Wang,Yuxin Bai,Guozhe Meng
Corrosion induced by defective oxide scales severely compromises the durability of concrete structures. This study develops a dual-mechanism sol-gel protection strategy based on La3+/Ni2+/2-Methylimidazole (2-MI). First, 2-Methylimidazole-catalyzed epoxy ring-opening constructs defect-minimized Si–O–Si/C–O–C networks through 60 °C low-temperature curing, reducing microcrack formation and curing energy consumption compared to conventional 130 °C processing. Second, utilizing 400 °C waste heat from hot-rolled steel triggers pH-modulated La2O3/NiO co-deposition within oxide scale defects, enhancing corrosion resistance. After a 40-day immersion in SCP + 0.1 M NaCl, the coated reinforcement exhibits a low-frequency impedance modulus of 25.6 kΩ·cm2, achieving a 10.4-fold increase over untreated steel. Specimens embedded in 3.5 wt% NaCl mortar demonstrate a 120-day impedance modulus of 74.63 kΩ·cm2, exceeding the control by 8.03-fold. This strategy integrates efficient industrial waste heat utilization with energy-saving low-temperature curing, providing long-term corrosion protection for marine concrete structures.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 3.9
Lixin Zhang,Yuwei Zhang,Shuangshuang Zhang,Yao Zhang,Boru An,Jingmin Chen,Lei Zhang
To reduce the high regeneration energy consumption of conventional amine solvents, high-amine diethylenetriamine/2-diethylaminoethanol (DETA/DEEA) biphasic systems were investigated for postcombustion CO2 capture. The results showed that the DETA-DEEA system at 80% amine concentration had excellent partitioning performance, desorption rate, and cyclic loading at an absorption temperature of 40 °C and a desorption temperature of 120 °C. The regeneration energy consumption was only 2.42 GJ/t CO2, representing a 36.3% reduction compared to that of 30 wt % monoethanolamine (MEA). The biphasic solvent with a 70% amine concentration exhibited excellent absorption performance, while the lower liquid phase maintained a low viscosity, with a minimum of 53.8 mPa·s. Compared with low-concentration systems, high-concentration DETA-DEEA showed an enhanced absorption rate, greater CO2 loading, better cyclic loading, and favorable phase behavior with acceptable viscosity, underscoring its efficient capture potential.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2022
·Vol. 46
·期 5
·2335-2350
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IF 3.925
Wen-Yan Wang,Zi-Hui Yang,A-Liang Li,Qing-Song Liu,Yue Sun,Wen Gu
A series of novel 2-amino-4-aryl-pyrimidine derivatives of ursolic acid were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their anticancer activities against four cancer cell lines (MCF-7, HeLa, HepG2, and A549) and a human hepatocyte cell line (LO2) via MTT assay. Among these derivatives, compound 7b exhibited potent cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 and HeLa cells with IC50 values of 0.48 ± 0.11 and 0.74 ± 0.13 μM, respectively, and substantially lower cytotoxicity to LO2 cells. Further cellular mechanism studies in MCF-7 cells elucidated that compound 7b could inhibit cell migration, induce cell cycle arrest at S phase and trigger mitochondrial-related apoptosis by increasing the generation of intracellular ROS and decreasing the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), which was associated with upregulation of the protein expression level of Bax and downregulation the level of Bcl-2 and the activation of caspase cascade. Western blot analyses also revealed that compound 7b could simultaneously suppress RAS/Raf/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways, which could be responsible for the induction of apoptosis. Molecular docking study revealed that MEK1 kinase could be one of the possible targets of the title compounds. These results offered a promising scaffold for the investigation of novel targeted anticancer agents.
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Materials Today Chemistry
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2025
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Ruoyu Di,Ruiyue Hang,Huanming Chen,Liwei Yang,Yuyu Zhao,Xiaohong Yao,Ruiqiang Hang
Infections and loosening remain two significant challenges in the clinical application of titanium (Ti) implants. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructured coatings possess remarkable antibacterial properties and osteogenesis potential, but their instability-induced physiological toxicity needs to be improved. In this work, ZnO/zinc phosphate (Zn 3 (PO 4 ) 2 ) composite micro/nano-scaled flower-like structural coatings were constructed on Ti implant surfaces by magnetron sputtering combined with two-step hydrothermal treatments to address these concerns. The results showed that the composite micro/nano-structures became larger with the increase of the concentration of the second hydrothermal precursor (dipotassium hydrogen phosphate), while the coatings became more hydrophilic. In addition, the composite coatings exhibited excellent antibacterial properties, mediated macrophage polarization towards anti-inflammatory and pro-healing M2 phenotype, and promoted osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. This surface modification strategy, which utilizes the partial conversion of ZnO to Zn 3 (PO 4 ) 2 to balance the antibacterial and cell-modulating properties of Ti implants, holds great promise for clinical applications.
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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2025
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IF 3.1
Chang Ma,Hooi Tin Ong,Hoon Koon Teoh,Yue Ling Wang,Zhong Han Zhu,Yan Liu,Juan Du
Background: T-2 toxin is a highly toxic mycotoxin that poses serious risks to food safety and human health. There is an urgent need for sensitive, selective, and reliable analytical methods for its detection in complex food matrices.Methods: We developed a novel ratiometric fluorescence immunoassay based on gold nanoparticles encapsulated in manganese dioxide nanosheets (AuNP@MnO₂), which exhibit intrinsic oxidase-like activity. The assay utilizes dual-emission fluorescence (at 430 nm and 570 nm) and quantifies T-2 toxin by measuring the fluorescence intensity ratio (F₄₃₀/F₅₇₀), thereby minimizing environmental and instrumental variability.Results: The method demonstrated excellent linearity over a wide concentration range (0.082–60.00 ng/mL) with a low detection limit of 0.068 ng/mL. High specificity was achieved, showing negligible cross-reactivity against common mycotoxins such as aflatoxin B₁, zearalenone, fumonisin B₁, ochratoxin A, and deoxynivalenol. In spiked corn samples, recoveries ranged from 76.94% to 99.48%, confirming good accuracy, stability, and reproducibility.Conclusion: This ratiometric immunoassay significantly enhances detection precision by self-calibrating through an internal fluorescence reference. Its simplicity, sensitivity, and robustness in real food samples make it a promising tool for rapid and reliable monitoring of T-2 toxin in food safety applications.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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Jinhua Xu,Jinyu Zhang,Wenmin Zhang,Shiye Xie,Lan Zhang
Background Chiral pollutants present significant environmental and health concerns, with neurotoxic amino acid analogs like β-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) demonstrating enantiomer-specific bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems. Current analytical approaches for chiral environmental contaminants rely predominantly on chromatographic techniques that require extensive sample preparation (typically 24 h), limiting field deployment and high-throughput screening capabilities. Detection thresholds for these compounds (0.1–10 μg/L) necessitate sensitive methodologies that maintain stereochemical integrity. This study addresses these analytical challenges through the rational design of chiral cobalt hydroxide (CF–Co(OH) 2 ) nanomaterials engineered for dual-mode detection and separation functionality. Results A hierarchical porous α-Co(OH) 2 with tunable chirality (R/S/RS configurations) and morphologies (square, rough surface, snowflake, flower-like) via micelle-templated growth strategies. The materials demonstrated dual functionality: (1) Rapid colorimetric amino acid discrimination within 5 min with precision (RSD = 4.9 %, n = 6), validated through urinary l -tryptophan quantification (17.1 ± 0.4 μg/mL); (2) Ultrasensitive BMAA separation via SPE-HPLC-MS/MS with significantly improved detection limits (LOD = 0.02 μg/kg) and processing speed (144 × faster than conventional methods). The colorimetric detection mechanism exploits BMAA's ability to form cobalt-amine complexes that produce concentration-dependent yellow coloration, enabling visual detection at 50 μg/kg in freshwater samples. Field testing successfully detected BMAA in crucian carp (0.39 ± 0.03 μg/kg), confirming food-chain biomagnification with excellent recovery (90.1–102.7 %) across diverse matrices. The system's chiral specificity exhibited distinct affinity patterns (BMAA: R–Co(OH) 2 ; DAB: S–Co(OH) 2 ) with 91.4 % enantiomeric excess in just 10 min through configuration-specific “three-point binding” mechanisms (intramolecular binding energy: 18.7 kcal/mol). Significance This research establishes morphology-programmable chiral materials as a versatile analytical platform for rapid on-site environmental monitoring and high-throughput toxin analysis. The developed methodology directly addresses World Health Organization guidelines for algal toxin detection in drinking water while providing a generalizable approach for chiral pollutant discrimination in complex environmental and biological samples.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2025
·Vol. 36
·期 15
·1-12
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Li Meiling,Cao Yongze,Cheng Lihong,Fan Yuhan,Wang Yichao,Li Xiangping,Zhang Xizhen,Chen Baojiu
A series of Er 3+ /Yb 3+ co-doped NaY(WO 4 ) 2 (NYWO) phosphors are prepared by molten salt synthesis (MSS) with Na 2 SO 4 as solvent. The holding temperature, holding time, and solvent-to-solute mass ratio parameters are regulated. The structure, morphology, and luminescence properties of the samples were tested by XRD, SEM, and fluorescence spectrometers, respectively. The lamellar sample is prepared at 900℃ for 5 h when solvent-to-solute is 3, which has the highest pure green upconversion luminescence (UCL) intensity under 980 nm laser excitation. It is demonstrated that the UCL intensity of the samples prepared by MSS is higher than that of solid sintered samples. The maximum absolute sensitivity (S A ) and relative sensitivity (S R ) are 0.012184 K⁻ 1 at 507 K and 0.01102 K⁻ 1 at 303 K, respectively. These materials can be used for pure green luminescence displays and temperature sensing.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2023
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Baosheng Li,Xue Ma,Yuying Xin,Zoltán Major,Xianfa Zhang,Tingting Wang,Lihua Huo,Xiaoli Cheng,Yingming Xu
Real-time detection and degradation of chemical warfare agents have great importance in both human healthcare and environmental protection. Herein, hierarchical Fe 2 O 3 nanotube arrays were constructed by a simple in situ solvothermal method for effective monitoring of 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfur enigma (2-CEES). The resultant Fe 2 O 3 sensor exhibited ultrahigh response (9.6) and short response time (3.7 s) to 10 ppm 2-CEES at 170 ℃. The sensor also behaved low detection limit (30 ppb), good stability, and high moisture resistance . Notably, Fe 2 O 3 nanotube arrays demonstrated high degradation capacity (95.2%) (100 ppm, 10 min). Such excellent performance of the portable Fe 2 O 3 sensor for 2-CEES comes from the synergistic effect of multiple microstructural features , active sites, and surface-adsorbed oxygen species at operating temperature. The 2-CEES sensing mechanism of Fe 2 O 3 nanotube arrays has been discussed in detail. This work offers guidance for designing high-performance sensing materials to realize efficient detection of chemical warfare agents.
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