Nutrients
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2025
·Vol. 17
·期 15
·2456
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Ming Chu,Yingying Tong,Lei Zhang,Yu Zhang,Jun Dang,Gang Li
Background: The metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) represents an escalating global health concern, with effective treatments still lacking. Given its complex pathogenesis, multi-targeted strategies are highly desirable. Methods: This study reports the isolation of four flavone C-glycosides (FCGs) from Dianthus superbus L. and explores their potential in treating MASLD. The bioactivity and underlying mechanisms of FCGs were systematically evaluated by integrating network pharmacology, molecular docking, and zebrafish model validation. Results: Network pharmacology analysis revealed that FCGs may modulate multiple MASLD-related pathways, including lipid metabolism, insulin signaling, inflammation, and apoptosis. Molecular docking further confirmed strong binding affinities between FCGs and key protein targets involved in these pathways. In the zebrafish model of MASLD induced by egg yolk powder, FCGs administration markedly attenuated obesity, hepatic lipid accumulation, and liver tissue damage. Furthermore, FCGs improved lipid metabolism and restored locomotor function. Molecular analyses confirmed that FCGs upregulated PPARγ expression to promote lipid metabolism, restored insulin signaling by enhancing INSR, PI3K, and AKT expression, and suppressed inflammation by downregulating TNF, IL-6 and NF-κB. Additionally, FCGs inhibited hepatocyte apoptosis by elevating the BCL-2/BAX ratio. Conclusions: These findings highlight the multi-pathway regulatory effects of FCGs in MASLD, underscoring its potential as a novel therapeutic candidate for further preclinical development.
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药理学
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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药用植物研究
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药物开发
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 4.598
Xiuxia Lu,Haohao Liu,Xiaoxiao Shi,Jianyin Zhang
At present, it is still challenging to fabricate anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with excellent electrochemical performances by simple process on a large scale. In this paper, by using a conventional solid state reaction technique along with a mechanical ball milling method, an unique Li 3 Fe(MoO 4 ) 3 @C composite was synthesized. The amorphous carbon introduction is helpful in mitigating the volume expansion and enhancing the structural stability and electrochemical performance of the composite materials. After 100 cycles at 200 mA g −1 , the Li 3 Fe(MoO 4 ) 3 @C composite electrode maintained a high reversible capacity of 739 mAh/g with an initial Coulombic efficiency of 82 %. In addition, the rate performances of the composite electrode is also remarkable, and the reversible capacity is up to 740 mAh/g at 1600 mA g −1 . This work can provide inspiration for the preparation of molybdenum based transition metal oxide composites with high electrochemical performances for other alkali metal secondary batteries.
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材料科学
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Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-Physics
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2024
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Chunbo Pan,Guanghua Gu
Potentially beneficial novel approaches to cancer treatment, particularly for drug-resistant malignancies, include synergistic therapies that combine chemotherapy with photothermal therapy. In our research described here we developed a unique silk protein-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNP) formulation for effective combinatorial photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemotherapy against ovarian cancer cells. The main goal of the present investigation was the fabrication of silk protein-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) embedded with Dichlororuthenium (II) (p-cymene) (1,3,5-triaza-7-phosphaadamantane) (RAPTA-C) molecules (RC@Au-SF NPs) to improve apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells. The structural and morphological analyses of the prepared nanoformulations confirmed the successful fabrication and uniform distributions of Au-SF NPs with RAPTA-C. We observed the RC@Au-SF NPs showed enhanced toxicity to ovarian cancer cell lines with near infrared (NIR)-light exposure. The RAPTA-C loaded Au-SF NPs significantly improved the internalization of the nanoparticles inside the cells resulting in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and cell apoptosis on ovarian cancer (SKOV-3 & A2780) cells. We suggest the outcome of the developed formulation for anti-ovarian cancer action will be highly promising for future cancer control research.
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纳米医学
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肿瘤学
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药学
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生物无机化学
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光热治疗
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PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
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2025
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Shu-Lin Li,Fu-Peng Li,Zi-Xuan Yang,Yu-Jie Zhao,Zhao-Qun Li,Nai-Yong Liu
The cerambycid beetles are important components in the terrestrial ecosystem as they play a dual role in both degrading dying trees and killing healthy plants. The factors including human activity, habitat contraction, climate changes and pesticide use have been shaping the adaptation of beetles to host plants and the environment. As suggested in research on the functions of beetles' olfactory proteins, odorant binding proteins (OBPs) have been found to be involved in insecticide resistance other than chemoreception. Here, we assessed the importance of antenna/leg-enriched PantOBPs from Pharsalia antennata in the adaptation of hosts and habitats. Transcriptome analyses led to the yields of 60 OBP-coding genes in P. antennata , with the largest set of 44 Minus-C OBPs. Using RNA sequencing and PCR approaches, we obtained tissue-enriched and sex-biased PantOBPs. Binding studies revealed that 10 PantOBPs had diverse binding properties against 92 plant-derived odorants and 32 contact insecticides. Three plant volatiles of β-ionone, ethyl-(2 E ,4 Z )-deca-2,4-dienoate and syringaldehyde as well as seven insecticides including chlorpyrifos, phoxim and rotenone were strong ligands for most PantOBPs (dissociation constant, K i < 11.70 μM). Docking simulations and point-mutation experiments demonstrated the importance of C-terminal residues in the interactions of PantOBP12, OBP38 and OBP39 with good ligands, but, in some cases, they exhibited different binding mechanisms. Our results indicate that PantOBPs in P. antennata serve a dual function in chemoreception and insecticide binding, providing insights into the strong adaptation of this beetle to host plants and the environment.
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昆虫学
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生态学
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害虫治理
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生物化学
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CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 3.9
Jialu Wei,Jingyu Wang,Wei Zhang,Yuezhen Mao,Chunwen Sun
Graphical A ZAB with Co–N–C–PBMCRO cathodic catalyst achieves a remarkable cycling stability for 788 h. The perovskite Pr 0.5 Ba 0.5 Mn 0.8 Co 0.1 Ru 0.1 O 2.5+δ (PBMCRO) composite was constructed by in situ exsolved CoRu nanoparticles and Co–N–C with more exposing active sites. A conductive pathway for oxygen ions and electrons was built, thereby enhancing the electrochemical bifunctional properties. This rational design strategy shows great potential for facilitating synthesis of perovskite based catalysts for energy conversion and storage applications. Bifunctional catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are essential components of rechargeable zinc-air batteries. In this study, we synthesized a Pr 0.5 Ba 0.5 Mn 0.8 Co 0.1 Ru 0.1 O 2.5+δ (PBMCRO) perovskite composite with in situ exsolved CoRu nanoparticles and Co–N–C, functioning as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for zinc-air batteries. The in situ exsolution of CoRu nanoparticles from the perovskite oxide was facilitated by the reducing action of 2-methylimidazole (2-MIM). Concurrently, Co–N–C was used to decorate PBMCRO, forming a novel bifunctional composite electrode of Co–N–C–PBMCRO. The incorporation of CoRu nanoparticles introduces a significant number of electrochemically active oxygen vacancies in the perovskite matrix, enhancing ORR and OER performance. Additionally, the Co–N–C synergistically improves electrochemical activity while preserving the structural stability of the perovskite oxide. The prepared Co–N–C–PBMCRO catalyst demonstrates significantly enhanced bifunctional performance compared to the undecorated pristine perovskite Pr 0.5 Ba 0.5 MnO 3−δ (PBMO). The zinc-air battery with Co–N–C–PBMCRO catalyst achieve a peak power density of approximately 90 mW/cm 2 and exhibit remarkable cycling stability for 788 h. This study presents a novel and effective strategy to enhance the catalytic performance of perovskite-based air electrodes for rechargeable metal-air batteries.
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材料科学
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电化学
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JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
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2011
·Vol. 26
·期 6
·1191-1197
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IF 4.372
Jing-Min Liu,Xiu-Ping Yan
An ultrasensitive method for simultaneous determination of cytochrome c (cyt-c) and insulin was developed by combining aptamer-based bioassay and immunoassay, multielement-tagging and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Aptamer-modified gold nanoparticles (apt-AuNPs) and antibody-modified silver nanoparticles (ab-AgNPs) were employed as specific element tags for cyt-c and insulin, respectively. The prepared surface-functionalized magnetic microparticles (MMPs) were used for efficient and fast magnetic separation. The bioassay conditions were carefully optimized, including the amount of MMPs, the concentration of AuNPs and AgNPs, and the reaction time. Under optimal conditions, the developed method gave a linear range of 0.1–20 nM for cyt-c and 0.2–40 nM for insulin, a detection limit (3s) of 1.5 fmol (30 pM in 50 μL) for cyt-c and 5.5 fmol (110 pM in 50 μL) for insulin. The precision (relative standard deviation) for six replicate determinations of cyt-c (0.6 nM) and insulin (2.0 nM) was 6.6%, and 6.0%, respectively. The present method exhibits good specificity with recoveries from 87% to 98% for spiked cyt-c and insulin in human serum samples. The methodology demonstrated here provides a new possibility for bioassays and clinical diagnoses, which has potential for simultaneous determination of two or more low-abundance biomarkers of interest via multi-element tags.
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生物分析化学
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分子诊断
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纳米生物技术
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临床检验医学
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蛋白质组学
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2022
·Vol. 10
·期 19
·10625-10637
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IF 14.511
Kun Wang,Xiaobing Huang,Tao Zhou,Dan Sun,Haiyan Wang,Zhi Zhang
The NASICON-type Na4MnV(PO4)3 (NMVP) possesses potential as a cathode material in SIBs, and is known for its stable 3D Na+ superconductive framework, high voltage platform, and relatively low cost and toxicity. Nevertheless, the intrinsic poor electronic conductivity and Jahn–Teller effect from Mn3+ during cycling limit its further application. Herein, to address such issues, a well-designed 3D porous spheroidal Ce3+-doped NMVP@CeO2/C cathode was constructed via a simple spraying drying-assisted route. As proved, the synergistic effect of Ce3+ doping in the crystal framework and CeO2 surface coating was achieved simultaneously, which greatly improved the electronic conductivity, facilitated the ion diffusion transfer and stabilized the crystalline structure. As a result, the as-prepared sample delivered superior discharge performance (50.3 mA h g−1 at 50C) and long circular life (91.0 mA h g−1 after 2000 cycles at 5C with 86.7% capacity retention). Furthermore, the reversible biphasic reaction for cathodes was confirmed by Galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT) and ex situ XRD. The DFT calculation revealed the influence of Ce3+-doping on the crystalline framework and electrochemical properties. Finally, the optimized NMVP cathode also showed great potential for practical utilization through the successful assembly of full cells.
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材料科学
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电化学
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 5.6
Jiangang Chen,Meixia Cai,Ying Liu,Panpan Yang,Jiping Wang
This paper develops a novel adhesive for in-situ joining C/C composites to C/C-SiC composites using a phenolic resin modified with inert fillers (SiC and graphite powders). The primary phase of the reaction bonding joint layer is SiC, which matches the thermal expansion coefficient of the matrix better than metallic phases, making it an improvement over traditional brazing. The effect of filler content on joint strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal shock resistance has been systematically investigated. The results show that increasing the filler content from 0 to 50 wt% increases shear strength up to a maximum of 25.97 MPa at 15 wt% SiC and 15 wt% graphite powder. The oxidation and thermal shock tests reveal that the joints exhibit a decrease in shear strength due to oxidation at temperatures above 600 °C, with a significant reduction occurring between 600 °C and 700 °C. After seven thermal shock cycles at 800 °C, the shear strength of the joints remains relatively high, indicating the good thermal shock resistance of the bonding layer. The method proposed in this study provides a new approach for controlling residual silicon and enhancing the properties of C/C-SiC joints.
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ChemCatChem
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2016
·Vol. 8
·期 11
·1929-1936
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IF 4.724
Bin Chen,Bin Zhang,Yibo Zhang,Xiangguang Yang
Graphical Save it for a Raney day : A series of Ag-modified Ni catalysts is prepared, and the role of bimetallic effects on the selective cleavage of C−O and C−C bonds is investigated in glycerol hydrogenolysis, a model reaction for the utilization of biomass-derived polyols. Compared to Raney Ni, the optimal Raney Ni 6 Ag catalyst is more active in glycerol conversion and efficient for C−O bond cleavage to afford a higher selectivity toward C 3 products. A series of Ag-modified Ni catalysts was prepared, and the role of bimetallic effects on the selective cleavage of C−O and C−C bonds was investigated in glycerol hydrogenolysis, a model reaction for the utilization of biomass-derived polyols. Compared to Raney Ni, the optimal Raney Ni 6 Ag catalyst was more active in glycerol conversion and efficient for C−O bond cleavage to afford a higher selectivity toward C 3 products (1,2-propanediol and lactic acid; 88 %) at the same ∼70 % conversion of glycerol, especially 1,2-propanediol (73 %). On Ni catalysts, the hydrogenation of adsorbed species was the most likely rate-limiting step in glycerol hydrogenolysis under alkaline conditions. The Ag additive enhanced the hydrogenation ability of Ni catalysts, which should be related to the higher strength of the adsorption of hydrogen and the lower strength of the adsorption of substrates on Ni sites because of the formation of Ni-Ag alloys. A mechanistic interpretation was presented for the excellent catalytic behavior.
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催化化学
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生物质利用
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材料科学
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Research
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2023
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IF 11
Guangchun Song,Jia Xu,Hong Zhong,Qi Zhang,Xin Wang,Yitong Lin,Scott P. Beckman,Yunbo Luo,Xiaoyun He,Jin-Cheng Li,Kunlun Huang,Nan Cheng
The enzyme-mimicking catalytic activity of single-atom nanozymes has been widely used in tumor treatment. However, research on alleviating metabolic diseases, such as hyperglycemia, has not been reported. Herein, we found that the single-atom Ce-N4-C-(OH)2 (SACe-N4-C-(OH)2) nanozyme promoted glucose absorption in lysosomes, resulting in increased reactive oxygen species production in HepG2 cells. Furthermore, the SACe-N4-C-(OH)2 nanozyme initiated a cascade reaction involving superoxide dismutase-, oxidase-, catalase-, and peroxidase-like activity to overcome the limitations associated with the substrate and produce •OH, thus improving glucose intolerance and insulin resistance by increasing the phosphorylation of protein kinase B and glycogen synthase kinase 3β, and the expression of glycogen synthase, promoting glycogen synthesis to improve glucose intolerance and insulin resistance in high-fat diet-induced hyperglycemic mice. Altogether, these results demonstrated that the novel nanozyme SACe-N4-C-(OH)2 alleviated the effects of hyperglycemia without evident toxicity, demonstrating its excellent clinical application potential.
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纳米技术
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生物化学
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代谢疾病
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药理学
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COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
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2024
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IF 12.7
Junjie Xu,Wei Sun,Xiang Xiong,Hongbo Zhang
Compared with the traditional C/C composites modified by ultra-high-temperature ceramics (C/C-UHTCs), those modified by metal/medium-entropy ceramics have excellent mechanical properties, thermophysical properties, and long-term ablation resistance. These composites have great potential towards improving the high-temperature resistance and service life of thermal protection systems for spacecraft. In this study, a new type of (Hf 0.5 Zr 0.3 Ti 0.2 )C–W–Cu cermet-modified C/C composites (C/C-(Hf 0.5 Zr 0.3 Ti 0.2 )C–W–Cu) was prepared at 1500 °C. Compared with C/C-UHTCs, the bending strength and fracture toughness of C/C-(Hf 0.5 Zr 0.3 Ti 0.2 )C–W–Cu increased by 70 % and 110 % to 364.25 MPa and 14.64 MPa m 1/2 , respectively. Due to the high thermal conductivity of Cu and W, the thermal conductivity of this new composite was 106 % higher than that of C/C-(Hf 0.5 Zr 0.3 Ti 0.2 )C (44.26 versus 21.53 W/m·K). Under a high heat flow of 4.18 MW/m 2 , this material exhibited very low mass and linear ablation rates (−0.163 mg/s and −0.193 μm/s, respectively). Active and passive protection occur during ablation due to the evaporative cooling of Cu, CuO, and WO 3 as well as a dense outer oxide layer that inhibits oxygen diffusion. The internal oxide layer forms a Hf-Zr-Ti-C-O framework mingled with Ti-rich Ti-Hf-Zr-C-O and an unoxidised W–Cu structure, effectively reducing the osmotic oxygen content. This work provides a new direction for developing thermal protection materials capable of long-term service in ultra-high-temperature environments.
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Small
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2023
·Vol. 19
·期 20
·2207821
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IF 13.3
Zelin Wang,Xidong Lin,Youchen Tang,Dongtian Miao,Junlong Huang,Yan Lu,Shaohong Liu,Ruowen Fu,Dingcai Wu
Carbon-based polymer brushes (CBPBs) are an important class of functional polymer materials, which synergistically combine the advantageous properties of both carbons and polymers. However, the conventional fabrication procedures of CBPBs involve tedious multistep modification, including preoxidation of carbon substrates, introduction of initiating groups, and subsequent graft polymerization. In this study, a simple yet versatile defect-engineering strategy is proposed for the efficient synthesis of high-grafting-density CBPBs with highly stable C C linkages via free radical polymerization. This strategy involves the introduction and removal of nitrogen heteroatoms in the carbon skeletons via a simple temperature-Fmed heat treatment, leading to the formation of numerous carbon defects (e.g., pentagons, heptagons, and octagons) with reactive C=C bonds in the carbon substrates. The as-proposed methodology enables the facile fabrication of CBPBs with various carbon substrates and polymers. More importantly, the highly grafted polymer chains in the resulting CBPBs are tethered with the carbon skeletons by robust C C bonds, which can endure strong acid and alkali environments. These interesting findings will shed new light on the well-orchestrated design of CBPBs and broaden their applications in various areas with fascinating performances.
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材料科学
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聚合物化学
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表面化学
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