RSC Advances
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2025
·Vol. 15
·期 37
·30456-30465
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Jiangpeng Tang,Chang-ye Hui,Shunyu Hu,Wanyan Wu,Peishuo Cao,Jingwen Ling,Xueqin Yang,Zhenlie Huang,Yan Guo
Rapid, low-cost trace inorganic Hg(II) detection in environmental waters remains a critical public-health challenge. Here, we engineered Escherichia coli into a naked-eye whole-cell biosensor by coupling a redesigned MerR-Pmer element to the pyomelanin biosynthetic pathway. Three 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HppD) homologs from Aeromonas media WS, Aeromonas hydrophila 4AK4, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 were codon-optimized and functionally screened. The sensor strain of TOP10/pHg-PAO1 exhibited the broadest quantitative range (4.9–1250 nM) and the lowest detection limit (1.2 nM), outperforming most fluorescent counterparts. The water-soluble red-brown pyomelanin product was measured directly in the culture supernatants by absorbance at 400 nm, without requiring extraction. It remained chromogenically stable for at least 14 hours. The biosensor demonstrated absolute selectivity for Hg(II) in the presence of other ions, including Mg(II), Ca(II), Cd(II), Mn(II), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II), all at a concentration of 5 μM. It retained quantitative accuracy in tap, lake, and coastal seawater matrices. These features enable on-site, equipment-free screening of environmental waters and establish pyomelanin as a robust, user-friendly chromogenic reporter for next-generation whole-cell sensors.
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2025
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Kai Zhu,Zihan Lin,Xinyi Bai,Fangfang Chang,Qing Zhang,Xiaolei Wang,Zhengyu Bai
Electrocatalytic reduction reaction of CO2 (CO2RR) into value-added multicarbon (C2+) products represents a sustainable strategy for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the production of high-value chemicals. Cu-based catalysts are optimal for the CO2RR, facilitating the generation of C2+ products such as ethanol, which have significant industrial applications. However, converting CO2 to C2+ products remains a great challenge, necessitating the simultaneous achievement of high current density, Faradaic efficiency (FE), and operational stability for industrial-scale implementation. Herein, we prepared Cu/Cu2O catalysts with diverse morphologies and the ratio of the Cu+/Cu interface, which was rectified by regulating the interactions between the active interface and the intermediate (*CO). The electrochemical analysis demonstrated that reconstructed Cu/Cu2O nanodendrites with dominant grain boundaries exhibited remarkable performance in generating C2+ products, achieving a Faradaic efficiency (FE) of 71.8%, including 49.7% FE of ethanol and a substantial partial current density of 390.0 mA cm–2 within the flow cell. In situ spectroscopy characterization and theoretical calculations revealed that the increased ethanol selectivity originated from the rectification of the Cu/Cu2O interface by the *CO intermediate, which accelerated H2O dissociation, reduced the free energy for *CO hydrogenation to *COH, and facilitated asymmetric *CO-*COH coupling to preferentially reduce CO2 to ethanol. This study provides profound insights into the C–C coupling pathways and sheds light on the rational design of ethanol-oriented electrocatalysts, contributing to sustainable chemical synthesis and energy utilization.
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2024
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Yaozu Mi,Shuo Zhang,Haohao Yan,Genji Yang,Hua Yang,Yang Zhou,Lei Miao,Xinyan Gao,Yaqi Hong,Hailian Zang,Chunyan Li
In this study, we utilized typical Chinese medicine herbal residues (CMHRs)－Scutellaria baicalensis ( Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) residue (SR), as the raw material and employed Na 2 SiO 3 and Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 as modifying agents to fabricate a novel and multifunctional hydrochar (FeSi-SRHC), which was designed for comprehensive removal of typical contaminants such as Cu 2+ , Zn 2+ , tetracycline (TC), and ciprofloxacin (CIP), along with relevant bio-contaminants (resistant bacteria (RBs) and resistance genes (RGs)) present in wastewater. Based on the analysis of adsorption kinetics and Freundlich isotherm, it was found that FeSi-SRHC exhibited physical monolayer adsorption for Cu 2+ /Zn 2+ while mainly chemical multilayer adsorption for TC/CIP in single-contamination system. Furthermore, Langmuir isotherm demonstrated excellent adsorption capacity of FeSi-SRHC towards Cu 2+ /Zn 2+ /TC/CIP with maximum capacities of 255.75, 265.26, 425.53, and 404.86 mg/g, respectively. In the co-contamination system, the presence of Cu 2+ , Zn 2+ , TC, and CIP exhibited varying degrees of inhibitory or promotive effects on the mutual adsorption by FeSi-SRHC. This divergence stemmed from differences in complexation intensities and concentration ratios among diverse co-existing contaminants. Based on XPS and Density Functional Theory (DFT) analyses, the adsorption process for Cu 2+ , Zn 2+ , TC, and CIP by FeSi-SRHC primarily involves pore fill, complexation reactions, ion exchange, hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking interactions, and electrostatic interactions. Bio-contaminant removal experiments revealed that the release of baicalin and wogonoside from FeSi-SRHC disrupts the structure of RBs cells and compromises the integrity of resistance plasmids. The practical application experiment showed that FeSi-SRHC displayed favorable performance for removing heavy metals, antibiotics, and bio-contaminants in actual wastewater. This study presented a “Treating waste with waste” strategy, which provided a method with low carbon, eco-friendly, and inexpensive for CMHRs resources and turning waste into treasure while proposing a idea to address the challenges associated with treating heavy metal, antibiotic, and bio-contaminant contamination in wastewater.
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Hongyan Zhang,Jiehui Huang,Yuxiang Shen,Zuofang Yao,Chenchen Xing,Yanping Hou
Z-Scheme heterojunction photocatalysts can effectively suppress the recombination of charge carriers while maintaining high redox capacity. In this study, ZnTe/WO 3 (ZW) Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were synthesized using a hydrothermal method, and a series of photocatalytic materials were prepared for the simultaneous removal of tetracycline (TC) and Cu(II) from water. The physicochemical and photoelectrochemical properties of the catalytic materials were characterized through various methods, including SEM, XRD, XPS, and others. The experimental results indicate that the ZW-10 % composite material exhibits the most significant removal efficiency for pollutants. Within 150 min of visible light irradiation, the removal rates for TC and Cu(II) reach 73.8 % and 73.3 %, respectively, representing a substantial improvement compared to individual ZnTe and WO 3 . Free radical capture experiments and electron spin resonance analysis reveal that ·O 2 − and ·OH are the key reactive species responsible for TC oxidation, while electrons (e − ) dominate the reduction of Cu(II).
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Nature Communications
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2025
·Vol. 16
·期 1
·1-13
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Shen Huasen,Li Zhaohuai,Li Jiantao,He Qiu,Li Mengjun,Tian Yunan,Wu Guoning,Zhao Yan,Zhang Xuanxuan,Xiao Jingjing,Amine Khalil,Li Yuyu,Xie Ming,Lu Jun
The growth of lithium (Li) dendrites and the accumulation of dead Li (i.e., Li metal regions which are electronically disconnected from the current collector) significantly undermine the safety and performance of Li metal batteries. This study employs kilogram–scale atomic layer deposition technology to construct zinc oxide with a preferential (002) crystal orientation, which homogeneously forms on commercial carbon nanotube papers. Our approach emphasizes the importance of achieving a moderate Li adsorption energy and low Li migration energy barriers to suppress Li dendrite growth. In this work, we introduce the concept of “catalytic” effect for dead Li reconversion, as validated through time–of–flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, leading to a Li plating/stripping efficiency of 99.89%. The Ah–level Li metal pouch cells with high–nickel positive electrodes achieve a specific energy of 380 Wh kg −1 (based on the mass of the whole pouch cell) and demonstrate stable cycling under demanding conditions. Analysis of the cycled pouch cells confirms the structural integrity and provides insights into the mechanism of the dead Li “catalytic” conversion.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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Yijin Wu,Shaofeng Wang,Hui Huang,Jingling Yu,Jieren Liang,Hai Huang,Jianying Guo,Zhaoxin Tang,Jianzhao Liao
Background With the increasing application of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) across various fields, its toxicity and hazards are gradually being confirmed. Hesperidin (Hes), a flavonoid compound with extensive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, has recently attracted public attention. Methods Molecular docking was employed to investigate the potential binding sites between Hes and SIRT3. The activation of the SIRT3-FOXO3A signaling pathway by Hes was further validated through a series of experiments in vitro and vivo. Results The results indicate that exposure to CuNPs can cause pathological damage to liver. Compared with the control group, exposure to CuNPs induced the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial UPR mt in broiler liver, specifically manifested as an increase in reactive oxygen species and the gene and protein levels of UPR mt related proteins. The molecular docking results indicate that Hes and SIRT3 have potential binding sites. However, after treatment with Hes, pathological damage in liver was alleviated. At the same time, we found that the SIRT3-FOXO3A signaling pathway was activated, leading to a significant decrease in the expression levels of proteins and genes related to UPR mt . Conclusion Hes can ameliorate hepatic oxidative damage and UPR mt induced by exposure to CuNPs by activating the SIRT3-FOXO3A pathway.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2025
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Yushan Chen,Zhiwen Cheng,Hongbo Zhang,Jianxing Liang,Jingdong Li,Chenyu Bao,Shuxun Chen,Xi Wu,Zhujun Liu,Jinping Jia,Maohong Fan,Kan Li
The adsorption strength of H 2 O on the catalyst surface is a key factor in electrocatalytic hydrogen/oxygen evolution reactions (HER/OER). Excessive adsorption increases the energy barrier for intermediate formation, hindering HER/OER activity and stability. Here, a strategy is proposed for modulating lattice strain in 2D materials via 3D substrates. NiOOH/NiCu, a electrocatalyst with 2D film loaded on 3D branches, is synthesized on copper oxide nanowire arrays, and NiOOH compression strain is tuned within 0%–8.6% by controlling array diameter. In situ characterization and density functional theory calculations show that compressing NiOOH interlayer spacing weakens the adsorption of H 2 O and intermediates (*H/*O), lowers the Tafel step energy barrier and Gibbs free energy of *OOH formation, thus improving HER/OER activity. The 5.9% strained NiOOH/NiCu achieves HER and OER overpotentials of 18 and 197 mV at 10 mA cm −2 with Tafel slopes of 30.6 and 35.6 mV dec −1 , respectively, and operates stably at 1 A cm −2 for 1200 h in an alkaline anion-exchange-membrane electrolyzer.
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Advanced Energy Materials
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2025
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Xinrui He,Hailong Sun,Peifeng Yu,Hezhang Li,Zezhan Zhang,Yi Niu,Jing Jiang,Chao Wang
Thermoelectric devices have garnered significant interest but face limitations due to their reliance on external equipment and relatively low energy density for energy storage. This study introduces an innovative integrated device that achieves both the function of thermoelectric conversion and energy storage within a single unit through a precipitation-driven Thermogalvanic effect. Strikingly, both the thermoelectric (P max = 3.51 W m −2 ) and electrochemical (E = 459 J m −2 , surpasses the reported highest value by 132%) performances are excellent. Furthermore, a large-area prototype module comprising 32 units manifests an open circuit voltage of 1.7 V and exhibits an energy density of 463.9 J m −2 . This work provides an innovative and effective approach to the high-performance recycling system of thermoelectric conversion and energy storage integrated devices.
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ChemistrySelect
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2025
·Vol. 10
·期 30
·e06084
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Jiajun Cheng,Kaixuan Teng,Yao Chen,Yunfan Chen,Xinyue Zhang,Guo Tang,Shaohua You,Long Wang,Sufang Guo,Qi An,Zeguo Feng
Graphical A ready-to-use collagen triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) wound dressing system has been developed. The electric field generated by the TENG promotes the release of the analgesic drug from the collagen patch to achieve rapid pain relief. This system provides stable electrical stimulation output and its low cost and portability also offer an effective strategy for emergency on-site applications. Healing of exposed wounds is a key process in the repair of skin injuries and is crucial to prevent infection, maintain fluid balance, and promote tissue regeneration. Conventional dressings have been widely used; however, they are often inconvenient to use and have limited analgesic effects. In this work, we have developed a ready to use, disposable collagen-triboelectric nanogenerator (Col-TENG) wound protection dressing system. A porous collagen patch acts as a drug reservoir and a contact layer for the skin to protect the wound and remove traumatic contaminants. The frictional electrical field generated by TENG effectively promotes the release of analgesic lidocaine drug from the collagen patch. In vitro and in vivo experiments have shown that compared to conventional drug release systems, this novel friction-facilitated drug release device achieves faster and more drug release, as well as superior analgesia effects, which is promising in application of pain management in wild environments.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2025
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Jiaqi Zhu,Guoli Zhang,Lu Lin,Tong Qiu,Wenchao Fu,Fengzhi Liu,Baihua Qu,Dianxiao Jiang,Xiaopeng Lu,Yu Song,Xiao-Xia Liu,Xiaoyuan Zhou,Xiaoqi Sun
Rechargeable Mg batteries have gained great interest thanks to the abundant resources and high theoretical capacity of Mg metal anode. However, it suffers from severe passivation and extremely poor plating/stripping kinetics. Herein, a simple salt electrolyte system of Mg(OTf) 2 /MgCl 2 -DME is studied, and the poor Mg affinities on typical metal current collectors are revealed as the key factor for rapid cell failure. Accordingly, an interphase modification on Cu current collector by the in situ generation of a magnesiophilic Cu-thiourea (CuTU) complex is presented. It provides active sites for solvated Mg 2+ as well as Mg. This not only homogenizes Mg 2+ flux but also helps with the release of solvated species to lower the desolvation barrier. The high affinity with Mg further enables the dense and uniform growth of Mg deposits. Thanks to these merits, the facile and reversible plating/stripping of Mg is realized. As a result, the symmetric cells with Mg pre-deposited on CuTU-Cu electrodes stably operate for over 2600 h, which is a 34-fold increase in comparison to the standard Mg foil. Full cells coupling the Mg-CuTU-Cu anode and a PDI-EDA cathode with an N/P ratio of 3 deliver a high capacity of 251 mAh g −1 as well as stable cycling.
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Journal of Inflammation Research
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2025
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Qiaohui Ren,Xinyue Zhu,Nannan Wang,Kang Yu,Wei Lv,Lianzi Wang,Yan Zang,Dongyue Ma,Xinyi Zhou,Junxiao Yao,Mengjiao Shen,Li Yu,Tao Li
Purpose We explored the effects of miR-133a-5p and ATP7B on cuproptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods Initially, we assessed the impact of miR-133a-5p on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using CCK-8 assays, cell scratch assays, and flow cytometry. Subsequently, we utilized elesclomol in combination with copper ions to induce cuproptosis in the HCC cell lines PLC/PRF/5 and Huh-7. We evaluated the influence of miR-133a-5p on cuproptosis using CCK-8 assays, cell scratch assays, flow cytometry, and Western blotting. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, we employed bioinformatics to identify potential downstream target genes of miR-133a-5p and conducted dual-luciferase reporter assays to confirm the binding sites. Finally, we validated the regulatory effect of miR-133a-5p on ATP7B by modulating miR-133a-5p expression through cell transfection experiments.Results The results from the CCK-8 assay, cell scratch assay, and flow cytometry demonstrated that miR-133a-5p significantly inhibits the proliferation and migration of HCC cells while promoting their apoptosis. Furthermore, Elesclomol in combination with copper ions induces cuproptosis in HCC cells. Compared to the cuproptosis observed in HCC as a control, miR-133a-5p further suppresses the proliferation and migration of HCC cells, enhances their death, and increases the expression of cuproptosis-related proteins more prominently. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that ATP7B might be a downstream target gene of miR-133a-5p. This was confirmed by dual luciferase assays, which identified a binding site between miR-133a-5p and ATP7B. Additionally, the expression levels of ATP7B were found to decrease or increase in response to the regulation by miR-133a-5p.Conclusion MiR-133a-5p facilitates cuproptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma through targeting of ATP7B.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Tianran Hu,Yubo Hu,Yong Guo,Aikai Yang,Xiqing Chen,Xingchao Wang
Silicon oxide (SiO) possesses a high theoretical capacity (2680 mAh g −1 ) yet suffers low conductivity (≈6.7 × 10 −4 S·cm −1 ) and pronounced volume expansion (≈200%). Herein, we report a biomolecular-derived carbon coating strategy that simultaneously addresses the intrinsic limitations of SiO anodes. The abundant carboxyl ( COOH) and phenolic-OH groups in humic acid (HA) form strong covalent bonds with SiO particles, constructing a conductive carbonaceous network that dual-functionally suppresses volume expansion through mechanical confinement and enhances electron transport pathways. The HA-derived carbon shell expedites the formation of LiF-rich SEI film via in-situ reduction, reducing interfacial side reactions. Consequently, the SiO@HAC composite demonstrates a high initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) of 83%, exceptional cycling stability (860 mAh g −1 capacity retention after 600 cycles at 500 mA g −1 ), and superior rate performance. When paired with NCM811 cathode, the full battery achieves a reversible capacity of 141 mAh g −1 at 100 mA g −1 , with a capacity retention of 82% after 200 cycles. These findings highlight the strategic advantages of HA-derived carbon shells in advancing high-loading silicon-based anodes toward practical applications in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
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