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Xixi Chen,Ruxing Gao,Qiang Wang,Kehao Hu,Fenfen Wang,Chao Deng,Lujing Xu,Chundong Zhang,Ki-Won Jun,Seok Ki Kim,Tiansheng Zhao,Hui Wan,Guofeng Guan
Direct hydrogenation of CO 2 to liquid hydrocarbons via modified Fischer-Tropsch synthesis represents an appealing and sustainable route for efficient CO 2 utilization. However, the selective production of liquid hydrocarbons remains a significant challenge. In this work, we designed a series of carbon-coated K/Fe-C catalysts with various K loadings (ranging from 0 to 8 wt%) that enhance C 5+ hydrocarbon selectivity during CO 2 hydrogenation. It is found that the 4 K/Fe-C catalyst exhibits the highest C 5+ selectivity of 54.78 % at CO 2 conversion of 32.40 % and good stability within 100 h time-on-stream. This is attributed to the high dispersion of the Fe nanoparticles and the confinement effect of porous carbon matrix on the aggregation of Fe nanoparticles, resulting in high catalytic activity and selectivity. Meanwhile, the well dispersed K on the porous carbon matrix can reduce the particle size of Fe nanoparticles and promote the production of iron carbide active species for CO 2 -FTS, thus facilitating the selective formation of C 5+ hydrocarbons. Moreover, we also discussed a possible reaction mechanism for the direct hydrogenation of CO 2 to C 5+ hydrocarbons over the K/Fe-C catalysts. This study provides deep insights into the design of efficient Fe-C catalysts for converting CO 2 to liquid hydrocarbons.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Feng Chen,Xuebin Lin,Wei Chen,Na Wen,Yanqiao Jin
The design of a highly active Cu-Co catalyst for catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis of lignin without the use of external hydrogen remains highly challenging. In this work, Cu 2 O was initially encapsulated in ZIF-67, and subsequently Cu 2 O@ZIF-67 was utilized as a precursor and sacrificial template to prepare the unique double core–shell hollow nanocage CuO@Co 3 O 4 . Co and Cu, serving as Lewis acid sites and dehydrogenation sites for the hydrogen-donor solvent isopropanol, respectively, exhibited synergistic enhancement, further increasing the catalytic activity. Under the optimal conditions of 220 °C, 1 MPa N 2 , and 4 h, the catalyst achieved 100 % conversion of 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol and 100 % yield towards cyclohexanol and ethylbenzene. Furthermore, the catalyst remained stable and reusable after 5 cycles, providing a practicable guidance for the value-added conversion of lignin.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Simeng Wu,Jiangyiming Jiang,Chengjuan Wang,Yanxiang Wang
Morphological engineering is crucial for conceiving high-efficiency electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption materials. However, for carbon fiber-based composites, the management of micromorphology is significantly astricted by complex fabrication. It remains highly challenging to clarify the micromorphological influences on the EMW loss mechanism of carbon fiber-based absorption materials. In this work, micromorphology-optimized Cu/C nanocomposite fibers are prepared by virtue of a metal–organic framework (MOF) template-assisted strategy. Through skillfully grafting the morphology-regulation capacity of MOFs onto composite fibers, the Oswald maturation and particle distribution issues of Cu nanoparticles are settled, and the efficient electron transport pathways are established by the bead-like structure of the fiber matrix. Compared to prepared conventional Cu/C nanocomposite fibers, the MOF template-assisted strategy stimulates a remarkable leap in EMW absorption performance. The minimum reflection loss value of Cu/C-40 can reach −64.5 dB, 15.96 times lower than that of a conventional sample (Cu/C-2). The maximum effective absorption bandwidth extends to 6.08 GHz, contrasting the ineffective performance of Cu/C-2. Systematic research demonstrates that the enabled graphite-catalytic function of Cu nanoparticles collaborated with an optimized conductive network structure plays a pivotal role in creating field-induced leakage currents, facilitating conductive loss, the primary contributor to EMW dissipation. This work establishes a correlation mechanism between micromorphology and EMW loss, presenting a compelling example of customizable carbon fiber-based absorbers.
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MECHANISMS OF AGEING AND DEVELOPMENT
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2024
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Zhen-Zhen Yu,Jia-Jun Tu,Mei-Ling Ou,Jin-Xiong Cen,Kun Xue,Shao-Jun Li,Jing Zhou,Guo-Dong Lu
Aging, a complex biological process influenced by genetic, environmental, and pharmacological factors, presents a significant challenge in understanding its underlying mechanisms. In this study, we explored the divergent impacts of metformin treatment on the lifespan and healthspan of young and old C. elegans , demonstrating a intriguing “elixir in youth, poison in elder” phenomenon. By scrutinizing the gene expression changes in response to metformin in young (day 1 of adulthood) and old (days 8) groups, we identified nhr-57 and C46G7.1 as potential modulators of age-specific responses. Notably, nhr-57 and C46G7.1 exhibit contrasting regulation patterns, being up-regulated in young worms but down-regulated in old counterparts following metformin treatment. Functional studies employing knockdown approaches targeting nhr-57 , a gene under the control of hif-1 with a documented protective function against pore-forming toxins in C. elegans , and C46G7.1 , unveiled their critical roles in modulating lifespan and healthspan, as well as in mediating the biphasic effects of metformin. Furthermore, deletion of hif-1 retarded the influence of metformin, implicating the involvement of hif-1 / nhr-57 in age-specific drug responses. These findings underscored the necessity of deciphering the mechanisms governing age-related susceptibility to pharmacological agents to tailor interventions for promoting successful aging.
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2024
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Ziyi Xu,Shihao Wang,Wenmao Tu,Ling Shen,Lu Wu,Shilong Xu,Haining Zhang,Hongfei Pan,Xiao-Yu Yang
Stable, efficient, and economical bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are needed for rechargeable Zn–air batteries. In this study, a directional electron transfer pathway is exploited in a spatial heterojunction of Co y Ni x @Fe─N─C heterogeneous catalyst for effective bifunctional electrolysis (OER/ORR). Thereinto, the Co/Ni alloy is strongly coupled to the Fe─N─C support through Co/Ni─N bonds. DFT calculations and experimental findings confirm that Co/Ni─N bonds play a bridging role in the directional electron transfer from Co/Ni alloy to the Fe─N─C support, increasing the content of pyridinic nitrogen in the ORR-active support. In addition, the discovered directional electron transfer mechanism enhances both the ORR/OER activity and the durability of the catalyst. The Co 0.66 Ni 0.34 @Fe─N─C with the optimal Ni/Co ratio exhibits satisfying bifunctional electrocatalytic performance, requiring an ORR half-wave potential of 0.90 V and an OER overpotential of 317 mV at 10 mA cm −2 in alkaline electrolytes. The assembled rechargeable zinc–air batteries (ZABs) incorporating Co 0.66 Ni 0.34 @Fe─N─C cathode exhibits a charge–discharge voltage gap comparable to the Pt/C||IrO 2 assembly and high robustness for over 60 h at 20 mA cm −2 .
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2025
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Yijing Kuang,Wei Yuan,Xuyuan Chen,Xiaoning Wang,Xiaoying Wang
Background The expression of oncoprotein c-Myc (OP c-Myc ) in blood is closely related to the occurrence and development of various tumors. Common detection methods have the disadvantages of complicated procedures, expensive instruments, or low sensitivity. Currently, several single-mode immunosensors have been developed to detect OP c-Myc and overcome the above shortcomings. However, they are susceptible to the interference of the sensing interface and the external environment, which may lead to false-positive or false-negative results. Therefore, sensitive and accurate assessment of OP c-Myc levels in the blood is very important for the early diagnosis and monitoring of tumors. Results A novel electrochemiluminescence (ECL)-electrochemical (EC) dual-mode immunosensor was developed for the sensitive detection of trace OP c-Myc . Gold nanoparticles-magnetic reduced graphene oxide (AuMrGO), with a large surface area and conductivity, were stably fixed on a magnetic glassy carbon electrode and utilized as the immobilization platform. Ruthenium(II)tris(bipyridine) (Ru) doped Au, Ag, and Pd trimetallic nanocomposite (Tri-Ru) with excellent ECL and EC properties was synthesized by mechanical alloying method and used as the bifunctional signaling label. Further, combined with the trace detection advantages of indirect competition, the convenient and sensitive dual-mode detection of OP c-Myc was realized. The results showed a strong linear relationship for concentrations from 10 pg L −1 to 0.1 μg L −1 in ECL mode and from 0.1 ng L −1 to 1 μg L −1 in EC mode, with limits of detection (LOD) of 4.9 pg L −1 and 30 pg L −1 , respectively. The assay performed good analytical performances and clinical practicability in lymphoma patients’ blood samples. Significance This is the first detection of OP c-Myc using an ECL immunosensor, and it is also the first attempt to use a dual-mode detection strategy for OP c-Myc . The strategy could be used for sensing and detecting other proteomic tumor markers and established a promising platform for early auxiliary diagnosis and monitoring of cancers.
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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
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2025
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Yanhua Cui,Yixuan Hong,Weilong Shi,Zengkai Wang
Background Photocatalytic membrane technology has attracted widespread concern in the field of water purification due to its high-efficiency and eco-friendly. However, the active sites of photocatalyst are easily embedding in the polymer membrane, consequently reducing degradation efficiency of photocatalytic membrane. Methods In this study, two-dimensional/two-dimensional regenerated silk fibroin-carbonized carbon modified graphite carbon nitride/bismuth vanadate heterojunction (2D/2D C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 ) with excellent photocatalytic performance was synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly method. Then C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 heterojunction was selected as catalytic structural units, three-dimensional (3D) interfacial networked poly(vinylidene fluoride) membrane-supported C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 heterojunction (C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 /PVDF) was fabricated by electrospinning technique. The combination of C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 heterojunction and interfacial networked PVDF membrane synergistically enhanced their permeability, antifouling and antibacterial performance. Significant findings The optimized C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 /PVDF photocatalytic membrane had higher degradation TC efficiency (83.33 %) than other membrane samples, and the efficiency of bacterial inactivation of C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 /PVDF could reach 99.00 %. The C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 /PVDF exhibited tremendous enhancement in the permeability (13,488.2 L m −2 h −1 ) and flux recovery efficiency (94.44 %). The free radical trapping tests and ESR spectra indicated that superoxide radical (·O 2 ⁻ ) was the dominant active species. In addition, the as-prepared C-g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 /PVDF could easily recover and reuse, and photocatalytic activity basically remain unchanged, highlighting the potential application of membrane photocatalyst for the practical wastewater treatment.
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2024
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Jinwen Chen,Wei Chen,Xiaoyu Li,Yiping Ye,Wenkang Huang,Lijuan Gao,Meng Zhang
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal cancers that results in death in worldwide. The Hedgehog (HH) signalling pathway regulates the initiation and progression of CRC. Inhibiting the HH pathway has been presented as a potential treatment strategy in recent years. Cynanbungeigenin C (CBC) is a new type of C 21 steroid that has been previously reported for the treatment of medulloblastoma. However, its further investigation was limited by its poor water solubility. In this study, six new CBC derivatives were synthesized through the structural modification of CBC, and four of them showed better water solubility than CBC. Moreover, their antiproliferative activities on CRC were evaluated. It was found that CBC-1 presented the best inhibitory effect on three types of CRC cell lines, and this effect was superior to that of CBC. Mechanistically, CBC-1 inhibited the proliferation of CRC cells through regulation of mRNA and proteins of the HH pathway according to qRT–PCR and Western blotting analysis. Furthermore, Cellular Thermal Shift Assay results indicated that CBC-1 regulated this signalling pathway by targeting glioma‑associated oncogene (GLI 1).In addition, cell apoptosis was induced increasingly by transfection with GLI 1 siRNA or treatment with CBC-1 to downregulate GLI 1. Last, the in vivo results demonstrated that CBC-1 significantly reduced tumour size and downregulated GLI 1 in CRC. Therefore, this study suggests that CBC-1, a new GLI 1 inhibitor derived from natural products, may be developed as a potential antitumour candidate for CRC treatment.
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JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Naiyer Shahzad,Ibrahim Abdel Aziz Ibrahim,Abdullah R.Alzahrani,Imran Shahid,Alaa Hisham Falemban,Ibrahim M. Alanazi,Ghazi A.Bamagous,Saeed S. Al-Ghamdi,Mohammad Tarique Imam,Nehal Mohsin,T. Indumathi,Palanisamy Arulselvan
ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus (DM), a multifactorial chronic health condition, affects a sizable portion of the global population, and more people are expected to contract it in the future, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Diabetes mellitus can be treated with conventional drugs, but most of the medications have a variety of side effects. The use of nanocomposites (NCs) to treat diabetes has been prioritized in this scenario. In this study, Ag-CuO NCs were synthesized using a green method using Mentha spicata leaf extract and their physicochemical properties were investigated with a variety of analytical techniques. According to an extensive in vivo and in vitro analysis of the biological activities of as-synthesized Ag-CuO NCs, Ag-CuO NCs possess effective antibacterial, anti-diabetic, and anti-hyperlipidemic characteristics. When Ag-CuO NCs are administered to STZ-induced animals in a concentration-based manner, the blood levels of inflammatory and liver marker enzymes are reduced and antioxidant enzyme levels are increased. Besides, the carbon-coated Ag-CuO NCs exhibit excellent sensing activity with a limit of detection of 86 nM against Vitamin-C. This study reveals that Ag-CuO NCs derived from Mentha spicata may, therefore, prove to be a very successful anti-diabetic and biosensor candidate in the future.
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EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH
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2020
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Mengliang Wu,Shangfeng Wang,Yan Wang,Fan Zhang,Tingting Shao
Pterygium is a degenerative disease that characterized by excessive fibrovascular proliferation. To reduce the recurrence rate, surgery is the main strategy, in combination with adjacent procedures or adjunctive therapy. One of the most common adjunctive agents, mitomycin C (MMC), is known as an alkylating agent that inhibits fibroblast proliferation but is limitedly applied in pterygium due to various complications. A previous study demonstrated that activated pterygium subconjunctival fibroblasts overexpressed low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors. In this study, we designed and synthesized MMC-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles conjugated with LDL (MMC@MSNs-LDL) to deliver MMC into activated pterygium fibroblasts in a targeted manner. The MMC loading efficiency was approximately 6%. The cell viability test (CCK-8 assay) revealed no cytotoxicity for the empty carrier MSNs at a concentration of ≤1 mg/ml after administration for 48 h in subconjunctival fibroblasts. Primary pterygium and normal human subconjunctival fibroblasts with or without stimulation by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were treated as follows: 1) 10 μg/ml MMC@MSNs-LDL for 24 h (MMC concentration: 0.6 μg/ml); 2) 0.2 mg/ml MMC for 5 min then cultured for 24 h after MMC removal; and 3) normal culture without any drug treatment. At 24 h, the anti-proliferative effect of MMC@MSNs-LDL in activated pterygium fibroblasts was similar to that of MMC (cell viability: 46.2 ± 5.5% vs 40.5 ± 1.1%, respectively, P = 0.349). Furthermore, the cytotoxicity of MMC@MSNs-LDL to normal fibroblasts with or without VEGF stimulation was significantly lower than that of traditional MMC (cell viability: 75.6 ± 4.4% vs 36.0 ± 1.5%, respectively, P < 0.001; 84.7 ± 5.5% vs 35.7 ± 1.3%, P < 0.001). The binding of fluorescently labeled MMC@MSNs-LDL in fibroblasts was assessed using confocal fluorescence microscopy . The uptake of targeted nanoparticles in fibroblasts was time dependent and saturated at 6 h. VEGF-activated pterygium fibroblasts showed more uptake of MMC@MSNs-LDL than normal fibroblasts with or without VEGF activation (both P < 0.001). Our data strongly suggest that MMC@MSNs-LDL had an effective antiproliferative role in activated pterygium fibroblasts, with reduced toxicity to normal fibroblasts compared to traditional application of MMC. LDL-mediated drug delivery might have great potential in the management of pterygium recurrence.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Gang Li,Ruiyang Tan,Bohong Gao,Xinli Liu,Mingyuan Zhang,Ping Chen,Xinyi Wang
Developing advanced electromagnetic wave absorption (EMWA) materials is crucial for curbing electromagnetic pollution. This study presents the synthesis of core–shell Fe/Fe 3 O 4 /C composites, FFC-700 and FFC-800, derived from Prussian blue@covalent organic framework (PB@COF) via pyrolysis at 700 and 800 °C, and the hollow FFC-900 at 900 °C. Their chemical compositions, microstructures, and EMWA performances were thoroughly examined. FFC-700 and FFC-800, featuring core–shell structures and abundant interfaces, facilitate electron transfer and enhance polarization effects. Notably, FFC-700 achieved a minimum reflection loss (RL min ) of − 75.82 dB at an ultrathin thickness of 1.45 mm, with an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 6.22 GHz at 1.66 mm, spanning the entire Ku-band. FFC-800 also provides substantial EMWA performance, with an RL min of − 30.14 dB at 1.61 mm and an EAB of 6.08 GHz at 1.67 mm, also covering the Ku-band. Radar cross-section (RCS) simulations reveal the absorbers’ exceptional radar stealth, with their coatings significantly reducing RCS values. The composites’ adjustable structure, balanced composition, and dielectric-magnetic synergy optimize impedance matching for full-Ku-band coverage. This work offers a promising approach to fabricating efficient EMWA materials from PBA@COF and MOF@COF precursors.
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Nature Communications
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2024
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Li Yifan,Huang Aijian,Zhou Lingxi,Li Bohan,Zheng Muyun,Zhuang Zewen,Chen Chang,Chen Chen,Kang Feiyu,Lv Ruitao
Developing highly active and durable air cathode catalysts is crucial yet challenging for rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Herein, a size-adjustable, flexible, and self-standing carbon membrane catalyst encapsulating adjacent Cu/Na dual-atom sites is prepared using a solution blow spinning technique combined with a pyrolysis strategy. The intrinsic activity of the Cu-N 4 site is boosted by the neighboring Na-containing functional group, which enhances O 2 adsorption and optimizes the rate-determining step of O 2 activation (*O 2 → *OOH) during the oxygen reduction reaction process. Meanwhile, the Cu-N 4 sites are encapsulated within carbon nanofibers and anchored by the carbon matrix to form a C 2 -Cu-N 4 configuration, thereby reinforcing the stability of the Cu centers. Moreover, the introduction of Na-containing functional groups on the carbon atoms significantly reduces the positive charge on their outer shell C atoms, rendering the carbon skeletons less susceptible to corrosion by oxygen species and further preventing the dissolution of Cu centers. Under these multi-type regulations, the zinc-air battery with Cu/Na-carbon membrane catalyst as the air cathode demonstrates long-term discharge/charge cycle stability of over 5000 h. This considerable stability improvement represents a critical step towards developing Cu-N 4 active sites modified with the neighboring main-group metal-containing functional groups to overcome the durability barriers of zinc-air batteries for future practical applications.
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