ACS Sensors
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2016
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Hui Zhang,Yunsheng Xia
In this study, we have reported a new colorimetric platform for sensitive and selective sensing of Hg2+ using near-infrared (NIR) plasmonic Cu2-xSe nanoparticles (NPs) as reporters. Because of ultrahigh affinity between Hg2+ and Se2–, the added Hg2+ can react with Cu2-xSe NPs and exchange their Cu+/Cu2+, yielding a HgSe layer around the host NPs. Accordingly, the absorption profiles of the Cu2-xSe NPs are modulated substantially: The absorbance at 400–600 nm is increased, and the NIR localized surface plasmon resonance dramatically decreases with a more than 150 nm bathochromic shift. Thus, the system possesses triple signal responses, namely, ratiometry, wavelength, and intensity, to the analytes simultaneously. Such uniquely multiple signal output not only provides more choices for the quantification, but also enhances the reliability in the analyte detection. By rationally choosing poly(allylamine hydrochloride) as the NP template, Hg2+ ions can be determined as ranging from 0–800 nM. The detection limit is as low as 2.7 nM, which is nearly 4 times lower than the limit value (10 nM) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for drinking water. Other heavy/transition metal ions, such as Cu2+, Ag+, Pb2+, Cd2+, Ni2+, Co2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Cr3+, Fe2+, and FeF63–, do not interfere with the sensing. Especially, Hg2+ contents can be quantified, even if their concentrations are as low 10 nM in tap water and common environmental water samples. Due to favorable analytical performance, the proposed Cu2-xSe NPs based system has potential applications in monitoring trace Hg2+ in various real samples, even in drinking water.
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RSC Advances
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2014
·Vol. 4
·期 98
·55094-55099
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IF 3.708
Shao Qing Lie,Hong Yan Zou,Yong Chang,Cheng Zhi Huang
In this paper, negatively charged Cu2−xSe nanoparticles (NPs), stabilized by poly(styrene sulfonic acid)sodium (PSS) (PSS–Cu2−xSe NPs), were synthesized via a simple templated method, which exhibited strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) region. It was found that the prepared PSS–Cu2−xSe NPs could be aggregated by lysozymes (Lys) selectively through the electrostatic interaction, since the Lys was positively charged in a neutral medium, producing a red shift of the LSPR band starting from 980 nm to 1300 nm area. With different concentrations of Lys, the LSPR band can be dynamically tuned, and the absorbance ratio of A1300/A980 has a good linear relationship with the concentration of Lys in the range of 5–100 nM, thus supplying an effective way to tune LSPR in the NIR region of semiconductors that might be applied for sensing and photothermal conversion sciences and technologies in the NIR region.
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ACS Nano
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2019
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IF 13.903
Qian Huang,Shaohua Zhang,Hao Zhang,Yaobao Han,Hanghang Liu,Feng Ren,Qiao Sun,Zhen Li,Mingyuan Gao
The small difference between tumor and normal tissues in their responses to ionizing radiation has been a significant issue for radiotherapy of tumors. Herein, we report that dumbbell-shaped heterogeneous copper selenide-gold nanocrystals can serve as an efficient radiosensitizer for enhanced radiotherapy. The mean lethal dose of X-rays to 4T1 tumor cells can be drastically decreased about 40%, that is, decreasing from 1.81 to 1.10 Gy after culture with heterostructures. Due to the synergetic effect of heterostructures, the dose of X-rays is also much lower than those obtained from mixture of Cu2–xSe + Au nanoparticles (1.78 Gy), Cu2–xSe nanoparticles (1.72 Gy) and Au nanoparticles (1.50 Gy), respectively. We demonstrate that the sensitivity enhancement ratio of Cu2–xSe nanoparticles was significantly improved 45% (i.e., from 1.1 to 1.6) after the formation of heterostructures with gold. We also show that the heteronanocrystals exhibit an enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency, due to the synergetic interactions of localized surface plasmon resonance. These properties highly feature them as a multimodal imaging contrast agent (particularly for photoacoustic imaging, computed tomography imaging, and single photon emission computed tomography after labeled with radioisotopes) and as a radiosensitizer for imaging guided synergetic radiophotothermal treatment of cancer. The research provides insights for engineering low-Z nanomaterials with high-Z elements to form heteronanostructures with enhanced synergetic performance for tumor theranostics.
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ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
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Peng Zhou,Shuo Qi,Mingyu Zhang,Liping Wang,Qizhong Huang,Zhean Su,Zhenghao Guo,Yueli Hu,Yong Wang,Shuangqiang Chen
With the porous feature, high aspect ratio and high electronic conductivity, nitrogen-doped one-dimensional carbon nanofibers can effectively shorten ionic transport pathways and enhance the intrinsic electronic conductivity of metal selenides electrodes, showing a great potential as anode material for the next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this work, we have synthesized nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers encapsulated Cu 2-x Se (N-CNFs@Cu 2-x Se) with an average particle size of 20 nm, via electrospinning and in-situ selenization process, giving an excellent lithium storage capability. Specifically, such electrodes delivered a specific capacity of 1079.1 mA h g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 after 100 cycles, while 639.4 mA h g −1 at 2 A g −1 after 1000 cycles, exhibiting an ultralong cycle life. The gradually increased capacity was attributed to phase transformation of Cu 2-x Se from crystalline to amorphous state, which leads to the capacity improvement from increased capacitive behavior. The in-situ X-ray diffraction harvest at the real time state of battery demonstrated the phase transition of Cu 2-x Se with lithium and phase regeneration among cycles, verifying copper selenide has the features of the high reversibility of conversion reaction and superior thermostability. The high capacity and long cycling life of N CNFs@Cu 2-x Se make it possible for great application potentials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
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2025
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Xue Guo,Jiahui Cao,Yang Liu,Kun Zhao,Hui Peng,Jianbo Xiong,Bitao Su,Xiaobo Zhang,Ming Zhong
The integration of heterostructure engineering with carbon materials exhibits significant advantages in enhancing ion transport efficiency and stability, buffering volume changes, and improving electrochemical lithium/sodium storage performance of transition metal selenide electrodes. In this study, we employ binary metal-organic frameworks as the precursors to successfully prepare rod-shaped composites assembled by carbon-coated bimetallic heterostructure nanoparticles (Cu 2-x Se/Bi 2 Se 3 @C) through a controlled selenization process at varying temperatures. The optimized Cu 2-x Se/Bi 2 Se 3 @C-600 composite demonstrate exceptional lithium storage capabilities, achieving high reversible capacities of 1102.3 mAh g −1 at 0.2 A g −1 after 100 cycles and 640.6 mAh g −1 at 1.0 A g −1 after 500 cycles. Ex-situ XRD analysis and theoretical calculations are utilized to elucidate the electrochemical reaction mechanisms and the benefits of the heterointerface in enhancing performance. The density functional theory calculation results indicate that the heterointerface in Cu 2-x Se/Bi 2 Se 3 reduces diffusion energy barrier of surface Li + ions and enhances electronic conductivity. The unique structure and composition advantages also grant the optimal composite superior sodium storage performance with high specific capacity (442.7 mAh g −1 at 0.2 A g −1 after 100 cycles), exceptional rate capability (297.3 mAh g −1 at 10.0 A g −1 ), and long-term cyclability (254.7 mAh g −1 at 5.0 A g −1 after 500 cycles).
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2026
·Vol. 24
·期 1
·150
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Li Bei,Chen Zhengqiang,Sun Yong,Gou Maling,Luo Yuting,Zhang Wenli,Ye Xiwen,Zhao Yaqin,Feng Lei,You Zhen
The deep-seated locations and hypoxic microenvironments of tumors critically hinder conventional phototherapies. To overcome these limitations, we engineered a novel Au@Cu 2 − x Se nanoprobe via precise aspect ratio control of gold nanorods for NIR-II plasmonic resonance and site-specific growth of Cu 2 − x Se domains, resulting in the formation of a unique “lollipop” nanostructure. This design enables single-wavelength NIR-II laser-activated photothermal therapy and dynamic dual-modal therapy with intrinsic hypoxia tolerance: the nanoprobes achieve exceptional photothermal stability while simultaneously driving photothermally enhanced chemodynamic activity through accelerated Fenton-like catalytic cycles. Crucially, this strategy not only eradicates deep tumors but also activates systemic antitumor immunity. Combined with real-time photoacoustic imaging guidance, the platform establishes an oxygen-independent paradigm for treating hypoxic solid tumors. Graphical
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Particuology
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2022
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Bei Li,Jing Li,Yi Fu,Xiwen Ye,Maodi Xie,Lei Feng,Xiaoya Niu,Zhen You
Laser mediated photothermal/chemodynamic co-therapy is widely applied for anti-cancer treatment due to its good therapeutic effect. However, the laser wavelength for effectively targeting deep tumor tissues can decide whether or not it is a key premise of irradiation treatment. In this study, a super-homogenous and highly dispersive spherical nanoparticle Cu 2-X Se was prepared, which displayed a strong surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak in the near-infrared region (NIR)-II and high Fenton catalytic efficiency. The results of in vitro experiments showed that Cu 2-X Se nanoparticles exhibited high photothermal conversion efficiency under the excitation of NIR-II laser irradiation, which significantly improved its ability to produce ·OH. In a tumor-bearing mouse model, the combination of Cu 2-X Se and photothermal/chemodynamic co-therapy guided by the real-time photoacoustic imaging in the NIR-II could effectively inhibit tumor growth and exhibit good in vivo/in vitro biocompatibility. In summary, this Cu 2-X Se nanoparticle-based NIR-II laser-mediated photothermal/chemodynamic co-therapy strategy is expected to provide a new option for the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer.
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Nanoscale
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2018
·Vol. 10
·期 30
·14546-14553
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Dandan Xie,Bin Zhang,Aijuan Zhang,Yongjin Chen,Yanci Yan,Hengquan Yang,Guiwen Wang,Guoyu Wang,Xiaodong Han,Guang Han,Xu Lu,Xiaoyuan Zhou
(Ag,Sn) co-doped Cu3SbSe4 nanocrystals are obtained via a facile microwave-assisted solvothermal method, and their thermoelectric properties are investigated in the temperature range from 300 K to 623 K. Sn-doping on Sb sites dramatically increases the carrier concentration and thus the electrical conductivity, promoting the thermoelectric power factor. Further alloying with Ag on Cu sites strongly suppresses the lattice thermal conductivity close to the glass limit. Aside from point defect scattering, such reduction in lattice thermal conductivity largely relies on the formation of Cu2−xSe nanoinclusions, which serve as additional scattering centers for phonons. Overall, the sample with the nominal composition of Cu2.8Ag0.2Sb0.95Sn0.05Se4 reaches a minimum lattice thermal conductivity of 0.27 W m−1 K−1 and a maximum zT of 1.18 at 623 K, which is the best result for the Cu3SbSe4-based materials in the same temperature region. Our results demonstrate that the microwave-assisted synthesis method is capable of fabricating Cu based ternary compounds with high thermoelectric performance.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Keting Feng,Kangqi Wu,Kai Li,Weijun Wang,Shihui Gao,Jun Fan,Tao Sun,Enzhou Liu
Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect plays a crucial role in the field of solar energy utilization. In this work, we successfully prepared a Cu 2-x Se/ZnSe S-scheme heterojunction with a broad-spectrum response using the hot-injection and low-temperature water bath method. Importantly, we demonstrated that the photothermal effect induced by the LSPR of nonstoichiometric Cu 2-x Se can significantly improve the slow kinetics of water splitting, resulting in an apparent activation energy reduction from 50.1 to 28.7 kJ·mol −1 . This improvement is responsible for achieving the highest photocatalytic H 2 evolution rate of 63.6 mmol·g −1 ·h −1 over 2.7 % Cu 2-x Se/ZnSe under the wavelength ranged from 200 to 2500 nm, which is 3.4 and 5.6 times higher than that of ZnSe and Cu 2-x Se, respectively. Furthermore, the composite exhibits a remarkable H 2 production rate of 0.108 mmol·g −1 ·h −1 under near-infrared spectroscopy (800<λ<2500 nm), while ZnSe shows limited capability in H 2 releasing. Additionally, Cu 2-x Se/ZnSe demonstrates distinct photocurrent response when λ > 800 nm. The enhanced performance in H 2 evolution can be attributed to the synergistic effect of LSPR-induced light absorption and S-scheme heterojunction, which not only expands the light absorption range to the near-infrared region but also facilitates hot electron injection, charge carrier separation and transfer, leading to a faster surface reaction kinetics. This study provides an effective approach for designing a broad-spectrum light responsive non-precious metal-based photothermal-assisted photocatalytic system.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2025
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Bin Pan,Yang Jin,Yan Chen,Juan Wang,Kangnan Wang,Sunfang Chen,Mingyang Lei,Wenguo Cui,Junjie Li,Yu Qian
The widespread abuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, severely complicating the treatment of infectious wounds. Traditional therapies are often limited to antibacterial or anti-inflammatory approaches, making it challenging to manage both early-stage infection and later-stage tissue regeneration simultaneously. Herein, a Cu 2−x Se nanoparticles (CSNPs) spray containing mixed-valence copper ions, enabling the programmed healing of infectious wounds is developed through light-controlled cascade regulation. In the early infection stages, the copper ions released from CSNPs exert antibacterial effects via chemodynamic therapy (CDT), with their activity significantly enhanced under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation. At later stages, Cu 2+ /Cu + ions enter cells, interact with cysteine residues in KEAP1 protein, and induce conformational changes, triggering deubiquitinase activity and suppressing macrophage-driven inflammation. Findings from in vitro and in vivo studies consistently revealed that CSNPs efficiently depleted glutathione and enhanced H 2 O 2 breakdown, leading to the generation of •OH and O 2 •- under NIR exposure, which resulted in an MRSA elimination rate exceeding 99%. Mechanistically, CSNPs bind to KEAP1, removing the ubiquitin linkage from NRF2, thereby inhibiting inflammation. This CSNPs spray provides a dual synergistic effect of antimicrobial and tissue-regenerative properties, offering an innovative approach for treating antibiotic-resistant infections in wounds.
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TALANTA
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2025
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Liu-Feng Yu,Jie Zhou,Jing Cao,Bing-Huang Zhu,Yue Huang,Li-Xia Yan,Xiao-Dong Huang,Yi Zhang,Wei Gao
Bovine Mastitis (BM) adversely impacts the health of dairy cows and the quality of milk. Rapid and precise detection to miRNA-146a, a biomarker of BM for early diagnosis, is therefore crucial for the safety of dairy products. Herein, a high-efficiency method for the detection of miRNA-146a was developed, integrating photothermal Cu 2-x Se nanoparticles (CS NPs), strand displacement amplification (SDA) and lateral flow assay (LFA). The core innovation utilizes photothermal materials for dual functionality: (1) CS NPs as a photothermal nanomaterial enables rapid photocontrolled SDA (pSDA) under 808 nm laser irradiation, achieving target amplification within 20 min−2.3 times faster than conventional water-bathed SDA; and (2) Au coated Cu 2-x Se nanoparticles (CSA NPs) facilitates quantitative detection within a specifically designed photothermal LFA (pLFA). This pLFA measures temperature changes (ΔT) in the test zone via infrared thermal imaging to quantify the single-labeled amplicons. The integrated pSDA-pLFA method achieves an excellent balance of speed and sensitivity, featuring a detection limit of 28.6 fM and a wide linear range of 1.0 × 10 2 fM to 1.0 × 10 8 fM (R 2 = 0.9907). Validation using spiked milk samples demonstrated strong consistency with quantitative PCR (qPCR) results, confirming the establishment of a novel, rapid, and quantitative pSDA-pLFA platform for miR-146a detection. This approach holds significant promise for enhancing dairy industry bio-surveillance and ensuring food safety.
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BIOMATERIALS
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2020
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Yuanlin Wang,Zhenglin Li,Ying Hu,Jing Liu,Mengyu Guo,Hengxiang Wei,Shanliang Zheng,Tingting Jiang,Xiang Sun,Zhuo Ma,Ye Sun,Flemming Besenbacher,Chunying Chen,Miao Yu
In vivo chemical reactions activated by the tumor microenvironment (TME) are particularly promising for antitumor treatments. Herein, employing Cu 2-x Se-Au Janus nanoparticles (NPs), photothermal conversion-coordinated Fenton-like and photocatalytic reactions are demonstrated in vitro/vivo . The amorphous form of Cu 2-x Se and the catalytic effect of Au benefit the OH generation, and the photo-induced electron‒hole separation of the Janus NPs produces additional OH. The plasmonic electrons of Au facilitate the conversion from Cu 2+ to Cu + . Both Cu 2-x Se and Au contributes to the efficient photothermal conversion, further promoting the reactions. As a result, the H 2 O 2 utilization rate is largely increased, and remarkable generation of reactive oxygen species is achieved by cell endogenous H 2 O 2 in vitro/vivo . A competent tumor inhibition effect is afforded, with high-contrast multimodal imaging. This work opens up the route synergistically integrating photothermal therapy with chemodynamic therapy and photocatalytic therapy into tri-combination antitumor therapy, simply by heterojunction of semiconductor and noble metal.
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