CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 13.2
Wen Xu,Shiwen Dong,Haijun Cheng,Stefanos Giannakis,Xiaohui Lu,Zhiqiao He,Da Wang,Shuang Song,Jun Ma
Mixed refractory organic wastewater containing both organic molecular and nanoparticle contrast agents poses a significant challenge for wastewater treatment. In this study, heterogeneous catalytic ozonation (HCO) technology was employed, creatively using the nanoparticle contrast agent Mn 3 O 4 /SiO 2 /C as a catalyst for the degradation of the organic molecular contrast agent iopamidol (IPM). This study aims to provide new insights and approaches to address the challenge of mixed contrast agent treatment in medical wastewater through a “treat-waste-with-waste” strategy. Mn 3 O 4 /SiO 2 /C exhibited an excellent IPM degradation efficiency, reaching 99.3 % within 30 min, compared with only 9.6 % IPM removal in the absence of catalyst ([cat] = 0.1 g L −1 , [IPM] 0 = 5 μM, [O 3 ] 0 = 3 mg L −1 , at pH 6.8 and 278 K). The Mn 3 O 4 , SiO 2 , and C in Mn 3 O 4 /SiO 2 /C were extensively integrated, and the proportion of Mn(II) in Mn 3 O 4 /SiO 2 /C was 39.9 %, as compared to 33.1 % in Mn 3 O 4 , which facilitated the generation of hydroxyl radicals. The siloxide and carbonaceous materials in Mn 3 O 4 /SiO 2 /C provided abundant sites for ozone adsorption and pollutant enrichment, promoting interfacial ozone contact with pollutants and subsequent catalytic reactions. The presence of structures such as Mn-O-Si and Mn-O-C in the material helps accelerate electron transfer, thus promoting electron capture and ozone decomposition. This strategy provides new insights for refractory pollutant elimination and serves as a guide for advancing green catalysis in water purification.
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环境科学
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医学
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催化材料
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Science China-Chemistry
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2022
·Vol. 66
·期 2
·548-561
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IF 10.138
Zhao Ying-Han,Li Wenhao,Shen Tao,Zhao Yan,Liu Yunqi,Wang Yang
The development of readily accessible high-mobility n-type semiconducting polymers is in great demand for realizing high-performance p-n junction-based organic electronics. In this study, we demonstrate that with the combination of dual-acceptor strategy and C-H direct arylation polymerization (DArP), unipolar n-type semiconducting polymers can be conveniently synthesized. By tuning the monomer concentration, three dual-acceptor polymers, namely, poly(naphthalene diimide- alt -dithiophenyl pyrrolopyrrole-dione) (PNDI-DPP), poly(naphthalene diimide- alt -dithiophenyl isoindigo) (PNDI-IID), and poly (naphthalene diimide- alt -dithiophenyl bezothiadiazole) (PNDI-BT) can be obtained via C-H activation with decent number average molecular weight of ∼10 to 30 kg mol −1 and relatively narrow polydispersity index of ∼2. In addition, these polymers are defect-free in nature as evidenced by the nuclear magnetic resonance. Moreover, we attribute the different molar masses of the three copolymers under the same DArP condition to the different α-C-H acidity, which may stem from different electron-withdrawing capability of the hydrogenated acceptor units. Furthermore, the influence of the hydrogenated acceptor monomers on the optical, electrochemical and charge transporting properties is comprehensively studied. Among the three dual-acceptor polymers, PNDI-BT demonstrates the highest electron mobilities of up to 0.6 cm 2 V −1 s −1 in unipolar n-type organic transistors because of its relatively planar backbone, larger overlaps of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital and strong H-aggregation. Note that the transistor performance of PNDI-BT synthesized via C-H activation in this study is at least comparable to the one made by conventional C(sp 2 )-C(sp 2 ) Stille or Suzuki cross-coupling polymerization. This study demonstrates the presented protocol can be a useful platform for sustainable and convenient synthesis of high-performance n-type semiconducting polymers.
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材料科学
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有机电子学
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2025
·Vol. 27
·期 17
·4540-4550
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IF 9.2
Yang Zhao,Ruguang Wang,Jisi Li,Jiaxin Guo,Quanlu Wang,Zheng Lv,Pengfei Yin,Tao Ling
Single-atom catalysts towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) often suffer from unsatisfactory activity and poor stability. Herein, for the first time, we successfully modulated the electronic structure of the Mn–N–C catalyst by introducing chalcogen oxygen groups (XO2, X = S, Se, Te), which induce changes in the Mn–N bond length in the MnN4 structure, thereby modulating the electronic structure of the metal center Mn. The experimental results demonstrate that the introduction of XO2 groups results in the rearrangement of Mn 3d electrons, which can be strongly correlated with the ORR activity of the Mn–N–C catalysts, among which the SeO2 modification increases the kinetic current density of the Mn–N–C catalyst achieving a half-wave potential (E1/2) of 0.79 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode, approaching that of Fe–N–C catalysts along with significant stability in acidic media. The promising performance of the Mn–N–C catalyst as a PGM-free cathode was confirmed through fuel cell testing. First-principles calculations demonstrate that the introduced XO2 group downshifts the d-band center of the Mn center, thus successfully optimizing the adsorption of oxygen intermediates. This finding significantly facilitates the activity enhancement of Mn–N–C catalysts via the construction of a geometric structure–electronic structure–catalytic property relationship.
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材料科学
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电化学
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能源科学
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2021
·Vol. 24
·期 1
·384-393
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IF 10.182
Qi Zhang,Shouxin Liu,Xia Tian,Yidong Liu,Shiming Fan,Baibiao Huang,Andrew Whiting
A highly selective, green and sustainable chlorination of aliphatic C–H bonds is reported using MCln under the co-catalysis of visible light and nano-Cu@CuCl, which was synthesised via a one-step, hydrothermal strategy using copper(II) sulfate and D-glucose as the reducing agent in a KCl solution. A novel cascade method of producing Cl2 occurs in situ chlorinating C(sp3)–Hs, achieved through nano-Cu@CuCl catalysis using inorganic chloride MCln as a chlorine source under visible light and without the need for a strong oxidant. The reaction was applied to the chlorination of different alkylarene α-Hs and cyclic hydrocarbons C–HS and was developed for use in a photocatalytic serial reactor system which accomplished the chlorination of toluene α-Hs to give 92% conversion, 90% yield and 98% selectivity. Electron spin resonance (ESR) studies of DMPO-Cl. revealed that the reaction mechanism belonged to a free radical process.
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有机化学
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绿色化学
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材料科学
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JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 3.6
Shuo Li,Xian Xu,Qianlin Sun,Xin Xu
This work reports an intramolecular C(sp3)–H annulation of functionalized 2,6-lutidines catalyzed by an organocalcium hydride [{(DIPPnacnac)CaH(thf)}2] (DIPPnacnac = CH{(CMe)(2,6-iPr2–C6H3N)}2). This reaction constitutes a streamlined approach for producing a new family of tetrahydro-1,5-naphthyridines and hexahydropyrido[3,2-b]azocines derivatives in good to excellent yields with high atom efficiency and broad substrates scope. A calcium alkyl complex was isolated from the stoichiometric reaction between calcium hydride and the substrate through deprotonation, which was structurally characterized and confirmed as the catalytic intermediate.
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有机化学
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催化
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合成化学
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MATERIALS LETTERS
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2022
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IF 3.574
Feifei Zhou,Ganghua Pan,Haining Meng,Hailong Sun
For preparing finer and well-dispersed calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) seeds at a lower cost, the waste solution of acid treatment of recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs) and black liquor from pulping were used for the synthesis of C-S-H seeds. The results show that C-S-H seeds can be successfully fabricated by chemical co-precipitation reaction using the two waste solutions. Interestingly, it was globular rather than traditional foil-like. Furthermore, C-S-H seeds synthesized using the two waste solutions had smaller particle size and better dispersibility. More importantly, it had a more prominent accelerating effect to the strength development of mortar, significantly enhancing the early and long-term compressive strength of mortar.
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材料科学
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土木工程
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环境科学
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Catalysis Science & Technology
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2016
·Vol. 6
·期 17
·6513-6524
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IF 5.287
Ziyang Lu,Xiaoxu Zhao,Zhi Zhu,Minshan Song,Nailing Gao,Youshan Wang,Zhongfei Ma,Weidong Shi,Yongsheng Yan,Hongjun Dong
A novel hollow capsule-like recyclable functional ZnO/C/Fe3O4 was synthesized by employing the convenient and mild sol–gel method combined with the surface imprinting technique, which possessed good light response ability, superior magnetic separation performance and excellent reproducibility. This as-prepared functional ZnO/C/Fe3O4 was proved to not only exhibit high photocatalytic activity but also possess a strong three-dimensional oriented ability to selectively recognize and photodegrade danofloxacin mesylate. Through getting insight into the mechanism, we can confirm that in this photocatalytic reaction, h+ and ˙OH play major roles compared with ˙O2−. This work not only puts forward a novel design idea of functional semiconductor materials but also is expected to be widely applied to the oriented recognition and removal of a target substance according to the practical requirement.
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2020
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IF 3.807
Jinghui Zhu,Caiming Jiao,Tuo Kang,Liubiao Zhong,Sanfei Zhao,Yejun Qiu
Aiming to commercialize Li S battery, it is very important to achieve high sulfur loading alongside superior electrochemical performance. In this work, a novel composite material with sandwich structure constructed by titanium nitride nanoparticles and boron nitride‑carbon nanofibers (BNC-TiN-BNC), has been successfully prepared through electrospinning and spraying method, and applied as the interlayer in Li S batteries. Compared with the BNCNF interlayer, the sandwich-like BNC-TiN-BNC interlayer shows more excellent chemical adsorption for soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) via the polar effects of the Ti S and S N bonds, and furthermore, the uniform distribution of TiN nanoparticles , filling in the pores between the nanofibers as packing layer of the BNC-TiN-BNC interlayer, can retard the migration of LiPSs more effectively by physical barriers. By introducing the BNC-TiN-BNC interlayer, the electron transfer , capacity and cycling life of Li S batteries have been improved significantly, especially at high current density . With the sulfur loading of 2.5 mg cm −2 , the cell with BNC-TiN-BNC interlayer delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 642.3 mA h g −1 at high current density of 2.0C, and the capacity remains 594 mA h g −1 with only the decay rate of 0.025% over 300 cycles.
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材料科学
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电化学
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电池技术
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Drug Design Development and Therapy
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2025
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IF 5.1
Shuting Zou,Bin Xie,Zhentao An,Fang Li,Li Cui,Zhenhai Zhang,Weiquan Bu,Dandan He
Objective The aroma of the aromatic class of traditional Chinese medicines can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. This study aimed to explore the mechanisms by which volatile oil from Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride (VOCRPV) alleviates slow-transit constipation (STC).Methods The main active ingredients in VOCRPV were determined by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Due to poor stability, an olive oil solution was prepared to enhance the volatile oil’s stability. A mouse model of STC was induced using loperamide hydrochloride. The mice’s body weight was monitored weekly. The number of fecal pellets, fecal water content, and small intestinal propulsion rate were detected. The colon tissues were analyzed using HE staining. The serum content of gastrointestinal hormones was measured using the corresponding ELISA kit. The protein expressions of stem cell factor (SCF) and c-Kit in colon tissues were detected by Western blot and immunohistochemistry methods. The 16S rRNA gene sequencing was used to detect the intestinal flora.Results The contents of p-isopropyl toluene, γ-Terpinene, and d-Limonene were determined by HPLC. VOCRPV and its olive oil solution significantly enhanced body weight, increased the number of fecal pellets, improved fecal water content, and boosted small intestinal propulsion rate in mice with loperamide-induced STC, while also repairing colon mucosa damage. They also increased gastrin (Gas) and motilin (MTL) levels in treated mice, upregulated the expression of SCF and c-Kit proteins, and restored intestinal flora balance in STC mice.Conclusion VOCRPV could effectively alleviate STC, and olive oil enhances its therapeutic effect. VOCRPV alleviates STC by elevating Gas and MTL levels, activating the SCF/c-Kit signaling pathway, and modulating intestinal flora.
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中药学
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消化系统研究
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分子生物学
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 3.9
Han-Bing Gao,Yue-Lun Wang,Dao-Ran Liu,Jin-Xuan Xie,Le-Le Qiu,Jian Xiao,Jing Liang,Fang-Jing Liu,Yun-Peng Zhao
Achieving high efficiency and selectivity in cleaving aryl C–O bonds is critical for lignin valorization and the production of aromatic chemicals. A green and sustainable approach has been developed using bimetallic Ni–W catalysts, which controlled the hydrogen supply and mediated hydrogen transfer via in situ hydrogen donors. An appropriate W/Ni ratio is essential for enhancing the supply of active hydrogen, the adsorption capacity for reactive molecules, and the efficiency of hydrogen transfer, thereby optimizing the overall catalytic performance. A comprehensive investigation was conducted on the factors influencing the catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis of lignin derivatives, focusing on the reaction temperature, solvent, hydrogen source, pressure, and duration. Under optimal conditions (180 °C, 1.0 MPa N2, and <2.5 h), various lignin-derived aryl ethers achieved complete conversion with 100% monomer selectivity. This study demonstrated the excellent reusability of the Ni–W catalyst for four cycles. More significantly, the mechanisms underlying active hydrogen transfer, transfer hydrogenolysis, and bimetallic interactions were elucidated. The integration of Ni and W species significantly enhanced the synergy among active metal sites, oxygen defects, and acid sites. This synergistic mechanism enabled H• and H+ to function as the primary active hydrogen species. Furthermore, the in situ generation and targeted migration of H• radicals and H+ ions facilitated the preferential cleavage of C–O bonds over the hydrogenation of aromatic units within lignin, leading to the formation of high-value aromatic monomers.
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催化化学
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可再生资源转化
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绿色化学
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2022
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IF 9.136
Shuyi Shen,Tao Ke,Dike Fang,Daohui Lin
Visible-light-driven photocatalysts with synergistic persulfate (PS) activation and photocatalysis possess enormous pollution-control potential. Herein, nitrogen and sulphur co-doped TiO 2 @C hybrid (N/S-TiO 2 @C) featuring the complementary visible-light photocatalysis and synergetic PS activation was synthesized by in situ oxidation of Ti 3 C 2 MXene and thereafter co-doping with N and S. Both anatase and rutile phases of TiO 2 were attained in N/S-TiO 2 @C. The decrease of TiO 2 bandgap (about 1.81 eV) and the defect of carbon layer caused by the N and S co-doping in both TiO 2 crystal and carbon layer enabled the synergistic enhancement of PS activation and photocatalysis. Complete degradation and 93.4% mineralization of sulfamethoxazole (SMZ, 10 mg/L) were achieved by dosing PS (2 mM) and N/S-TiO 2 @C (0.4 g/L) under visible light within 30 min. The degradation rate by N/S-TiO 2 @C through PS activation under visible light was 27.9-, 11.1-, and 2.30-fold higher than that by PS, N-TiO 2 @C, and S-TiO 2 @C alone, respectively. Reactive species SO 4 − , 1 O 2 , OH, and O 2 − , especially the former two, were determined dominating the SMZ degradation, and the degradation pathways were illustrated through intermediates identification. Moreover, N/S-TiO 2 @C kept excellent performance in activating PS to degrade SMZ in real water samples. These results indicate that N/S-TiO 2 @C is a stable and promising PS activator under visible light and has a good application potential in organic wastewater treatment.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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化学工程
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TALANTA
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2013
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IF 3.498
Xian Wang,Yingzhi Liu,Haidong Wang
The study of noncovalent interactions between pharmaceutical molecules and proteins is essential for understanding molecular mechanisms of protein function, and provides foundations for de novo therapeutic agent design. Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) has nowadays become a popular tool for analyzing the noncovalent protein complexes, however it usually has difficulty in determining the interaction sites and binding mechanisms. In this work, a new structure-differential binding (SDB) method, combined with ESI-MS and molecular docking (MD) techniques (SDB–ESIMS–MD), was developed and applied to a study of the binding interactions in noncovalent protein–small drug molecule complexes for the characterization of binding sites and binding modes. Using this developed method, protein complexes of flavonoid and flavonoid glycoside ligands and cytochrome-c (Cyt-c) were studied in detail. ESI-MS was used to determine the relative binding affinities and dissociation constants of flavonoid–Cyt-c complexes, and to measure the changes in the stability of the protein complexes with the structural modifications of the ligands for identifying effective binding functional groups. Molecular docking simulations complemented ESI-MS experiments by providing the protein–ligand interaction profile of each complex and displaying the binding mode for each interaction. This SDB–ESIMS–MD method can be applied to a broad range of protein–drug interactions and used to guide further research in the study of structure–binding relationship between drug molecules and targeted biomacromolecules.
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药理学
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蛋白质组学
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药物化学
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