BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2013
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Hongqi Chen,Fei Yuan,Shaozhen Wang,Juan Xu,YiYan Zhang,Lun Wang
In this work, we design a FRET system for sensitive and selective determination of thrombin in red region, in which NaYF 4 :Yb,Er upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) act as donor and gold nanorods (Au NRs) act as acceptor. NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UCNPs with a strong emission at 661 nm were successfully synthesized by tuning the doped ions ratio. Carboxyl-functionalized NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UCNPs and Au NRs were then prepared and conjugated with the thrombin aptamers, respectively. The fluorescence emission band of NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UCNPs ( λ max =661 nm) highly overlaps with the absorption band of Au NRs( λ max =666 nm), which benefits from the large tunability of the spectrum band of Au NRs. A FRET system was then formed when thrombin was added to the mixture of NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UCNPs and Au NRs, which were both modified thrombin aptamers. The fluorescence quenching efficiency of NaYF 4 :Yb,Er UCNPs was increased in a thrombin concentration-dependent manner, which built the principle of thrombin quantification. The linear range was 2.5–90 nM in an aqueous buffer, and 3.75–112.5 nM in spiked human serum samples for thrombin. It also demonstrates a high selectivity to other biological species due to the specific binding. The measurement of thrombin in human plasma is satisfying, suggesting that the FRET system is of practical value in a complex biological sample matrix in red region.
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JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
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2025
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Yinzhong Liu,Xuechun Yang,Yun Guo,Lingchao Wang,Xiaoshun Wei,Qingjie Wang,Yiyu Qiao,Xiaotao Zhu,Lingli Cheng,Zheng Jiao
n -Butanol, a volatile organic compound with relatively low toxicity, requires precise detection for public health and environmental safety. In this research, metal-organic framework (MOF)-ZnO nanostructures (zinc oxide nano-materials with the utilization of metal-organic frameworks as precursors) doped with rare earth elements (Ce, Eu, and Er) were synthesized via a homogeneous co-precipitation route. The produced samples were comprehensively characterized employing X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-vis spectroscopy to evaluate the morphological, structural, and optical characteristics. The gas-sensing capabilities of the RE (Ce, Eu, Er)-ZnO series of sensors were subsequently assessed in comparison to those of pristine MOF-ZnO by adjusting the doping type and ratio of rare earth elements to optimize the sensor performance. Among the materials tested, the 0.08 wt% Eu-ZnO sensor exhibits the best-of-breed sensitivity and selectivity, achieving the impressive response value of 616.11 and the detection limit of 361.52 ppb working at 230 °C under 100 ppm of n- butanol exposure, this achievement attains 8.7 times greater than that of pristine MOF-ZnO (70.72). Moreover, with the aid of ultraviolet excitation, the performance of the 0.08 wt% Eu-ZnO sensor is further enhanced, with the sensitivity response elevating to 1000.65 and 4.3 times greater than that of pristine MOF-ZnO (231), leading to the lower detection limit of 259.70 ppb at 220 °C. These findings underscore the significant potential of rare earth incorporation and UV irradiation playing as the synergistic strategy to augment the gas-sensing capabilities, preeminently in the detection of low-concentration volatile organic compounds.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2025
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Qinming Wang,Jinlin Wan,Sen Wu,Xingfu Zhou
To address the two critical issues of low near-infrared (NIR) photon utilization and poor ultraviolet (UV) stability in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), this study synthesized Sm 3+ and Er 3+ co-doped TiO 2 nanorod (NRs) arrays via a hydrothermal method and employed them as the electron transport layer (ETL) for carbon-based PSCs. The incorporation of Sm 3+ and Er 3+ simultaneously improves perovskite infiltration, carrier-transport efficiency, and light absorption performance. Compared with pristine TiO 2 , the Sm/Er co-doped NRs effectively suppress non-radiative recombination, reduce series resistance, improve electron mobility, and prolong carrier lifetime. Furthermore, the introduction of Sm 3+ , Er 3+ into TiO 2 NRs weakens the radial growth of nanorods. A positive bandgap shift and a negative flat-band potential shift were observed after doping. The co-doped PSCs achieved 12 % increase in conversion efficiency when compared with the undoped device. The doped perovskite exhibited strong resistance to ultraviolet-induced degradation. The device has an infrared light efficiency of 0.15 % at the wavelength of 800–1100 nm.
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JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 23
·期 1
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Huang Haoyang,Liu Shaowei,Xu Ligeng,Liang Hengrui,Wu Zihao,Chen Tianfeng,Wang Jinlin,Liu Jun
Though prescribed as first-line drugs for esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC) therapy, the antitumor efficacy of Nab-Paclitaxel (Nab-PTX) is still unsatisfactory owing to the limitation on the dosage and therapy duration of Nab-PTX caused by adverse effects. Inspired by the very essential role of Selenoprotein N (SelN) in mediating the calcium homeostasis and the associated redox homeostasis in cells, herein, in this essay, we screened the inhibition effect of selenium-containing drugs in different forms on ESCC cell line. Investigation on KYSE-150 cells demonstrated that Nab-PTX in combination with low dosage of LNT-SeNPs may synergistically improve its antitumor efficacy on ESCC cells through promoting the cellular apoptosis. Proteomics analysis uncovered the core synergistic mechanism of LNT-SeNPs on Nab-PTX was significantly dependent on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress induced by SelN-mediated Ca 2+ -IRE1α, IRE1α(S724)-CHOP-BCL2 axis. SelN knockdown KYSE-150 cell model further confirmed the very indispensable role of SelN in mediating the synergistic effect on Nab-PTX. Moreover, in vivo evaluation on KYSE-150 tumor-bearing mice models also demonstrated the supplementation of LNT-SeNPs with low dosage during the Nab-PTX treatment may synergize the antitumor efficacy and significantly mitigate the adverse reactions or toxicity resulting from a substantial dose of Nab-PTX. Overall, along with the facile accessibility of raw materials, this study reports LNT-SeNPs as a synergistic agent to promote the antitumor efficacy of Nab-PTX, which may be translated as a wide-applicable, efficient and highly safe strategy for clinical treatment of ESCC. Graphical abstract
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Journal of Physical Chemistry C
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2015
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Hanlu Zhang,Dengfeng Peng,Wei Wang,Lin Dong,Caofeng Pan
In this study, we report an Er-doped quaternary piezoelectric semiconductor CaZnOS:Er3+ which shows both mechanoluminescence and upconversion luminescence properties. Under mechanical stimulation, green light emission can be observed by the naked eye from a flexible film fabricated by encapsulating CaZnOS:Er3+ particles between two polyethylene glycol terephthalate substrates. The integral emission intensity is proportional to applied pressure, making CaZnOS:Er3+ suitable for dynamic pressure sensing applications. Moreover, the doped sample also shows bright visible emission with near-infrared (980 nm) excitation. The fluorescence intensity ratio between two upconversion emission bands corresponding to 2H11/2, 4S3/2 → 4I15/2 transitions of Er3+ is sensitive to the variation of temperature. As a multifunctional optical material, CaZnOS:Er3+ could be used to not only visualize two-dimensional pressure distribution, through mechanically induced emission, but also sense temperature via the upconversion (UC) luminescence. This work provides a novel kind of multifunctional luminescent material for the development of integrated and coupling devices.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
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2026
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Imran Khan,Hussain Sawwan,Khaled Alsaikhan,Atef El Jery,Kanwal Iqbal,Anam Iqbal,Olajire S. Olanrele
The limited efficiency of water oxidation is a significant challenge in the photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) without sacrificial agents. Among the different water oxidation reactions, the two-electron water oxidation reaction (2e− WOR) stands out as a promising route for direct H 2 O 2 generation, owing to its favorable kinetics. However, strategies to effectively activate 2e − WOR remain underdeveloped. In this work, we employ a molecular engineering approach to achieve a high density of oxygen vacancy sites on the surface of BiVO 4 (Ov-BiVO 4 ). These vacancies promote favorable interactions with the oxygen-rich ligands of MIL-101 through electrostatic self-assembly, resulting in enhanced growth and reduced formation energy of the material. The optimized photocatalyst demonstrates a remarkable initial photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production rate of 4550.4 μmol g −1 h −1 in pure water, a 38-fold increase compared to the unmodified BiVO 4 . Additionally, the apparent quantum yield (AQY) reaches 12.35% at 420 nm. This enhanced performance is attributed to the synergistic effects of oxygen vacancies, the incorporation of rare earth bimetallic centers, and the Z-scheme heterojunction, all of which facilitate the separation of photogenerated charge carriers. Notably, the unsaturated coordination sites of Ce and Er efficiently promote O 2 adsorption and activate the 2e − oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) pathway, crucial for efficient H 2 O 2 production. MIL-101 further improves the water oxidation reaction, optimizing the redox reaction matching within the system. This work introduces a straightforward molecular engineering method for dual-atom anchoring with tailored coordination environments, emphasizing the importance of redox dual-regulation for achieving efficient H 2 O 2 synthesis.
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Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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2026
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Liu Jiahang,Chen Yumeng,Wang Yiyong,Lu Zhe,Zhou Yanwen,Lee Jun-Seob,Choi Heekyu,Li Yan,Guo Honglin,Jung Yeon-Gil
The targeted design of composition and properties for high-entropy rare-earth zirconates (HE-RE 2 Zr 2 O 7 ) using thermal properties tailoring theory represents a research hotspot in the field of thermal barrier coatings. This work designed and synthesized a class of HE-RE 2 Zr 2 O 7 via solid-state reaction by adjusting the mass disorder, size disorder, and electronegativity, including (La 0.2 Ho 0.2 Sm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Tb 0.2 ) 2 Zr 2 O 7 (#Tb), (La 0.2 Ho 0.2 Sm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Er 0.2 ) 2 Zr 2 O 7 (#Er), (La 0.2 Ho 0.2 Sm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Yb 0.2 ) 2 Zr 2 O 7 (#Yb), (La 0.2 Ho 0.2 Sm 0.2 Gd 0.2 Lu 0.2 ) 2 Zr 2 O 7 (#Lu). The phase composition and crystal structure were analyzed using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and TEM, and the thermophysical and mechanical properties were evaluated. The results demonstrate that as the size disorder increases, HE-RE 2 Zr 2 O 7 gradually transforms from a single-phase structure to a dual-phase structure coexisting with pyrochlore and fluorite. In terms of thermophysical properties, all materials exhibit low thermal conductivity and good correlation with both size disorder and mass disorder. Among them, #Lu demonstrates the most outstanding thermal insulation performance, which is attributed to its strong Umklapp scattering and point defect scattering. Additionally, under the combined effects of electronegativity, lattice energy, and size disorder, #Lu exhibits the highest thermal expansion coefficient. Importantly, doping with different rare-earth elements increases the material’s configurational entropy and degree of lattice distortion, optimizing the high-temperature phase stability and chemical compatibility from the kinetic perspective. In terms of mechanical properties, #Lu exhibits the lowest Young’s modulus, highest hardness, and fracture toughness, which is attributed to its high internal size disorder and lattice distortion. This work employs thermal properties tailoring theory to customize the composition of high-entropy RE 2 Zr 2 O 7 . It is essential for developing RE 2 Zr 2 O 7 thermal barrier coatings with tunable thermophysical properties.
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Materials Research-Ibero-american Journal of Materials
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2019
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Dan Ho Kim,Tap Tran Duy,Nguyen-Truong Hieu,Ty Nguyen Minh,Zhou Dacheng,Qiu Jianbei
The SiO2-Al2O3-BaF2-TiO2-CaF2 transparent silicate glass-ceramics containing BaF2 nanocrystals were successfully prepared by heat treatment process through conventional melting method. Effects of heat treatment processes and Yb3+ concentration on the downconversion (DC) emission of the co-doped Er3+/Yb3+ transparent silicate glass-ceramics were investigated. With the increase of temperatures and times of heat treatment process, the DC emission intensity of the co-doped Er3+/Yb3+ glass-ceramics was significantly enhanced. At the same time, with the increase of Yb3+ concentration, the value of DC intensity of Er3+/Yb3+ co-doped bands centered at 849, 883 and 1533 nm is maximized when the concentration of Yb3+ reaches 2.5 mol.%. When the concentration exceed 2.5 mol. %, the DC emission intensity of Er3+/Yb3+ co-doped bands centered at 849, 883 and 1533 nm was decreased, owing to the self-quenching effect. It’s interesting that the DC emission intensity of Er3+/Yb3+ co-doped band centered at 978 nm didn’t quench when the Yb3+ concentration exceed 2.5 mol. %. At the same time, the DC mechanism and ET processes between Yb3+ and Er3+ ions were discussed.
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JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
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2019
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IF 3.261
Huanxian Shi,Qiqi Nie,Min Yang,Cunjin Wang,Enzhou Liu,Zhen Ji,Jun Fan
In this paper, a novel ratiometric fluorescence probe for melamine detection based on luminescence resonance energy transfer (LRET) between the NaYF 4 :Yb, Er upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was developed. The detection mechanism could be interpreted to the AuNPs quenched the fluorescence intensity (F 542 and F 654 ) of the UCNPs under 980 nm excitation. after melamine addition, the fluorescence intensity of the UCNPs was recovered due to the aggregation of Au NPs. A good linear relationship between the ratio of F 542 to F 654 nm (F 542 /F 654 ) was obtained in ranges of 20-200 μg/L of the melamine concentration and the limit of detection was 8.8 nM. Besides, The probe exhibited an excellent selectivity and good sensitivity to melamine, and achieved the melamine detection in real sample. This work paved a new avenue for the potential practice application for commercial instantaneous determination of the melamine.
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2023
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Yan Zhang,Qirui Xu,Yazi Wang,Chenchen Zhang,Shan Xu,Manhong Luo,Shuhan Yang
s Ethnopharmacological relevance Caragana sinica (Buc'hoz) Rehd. is a plant widely grown in Yunnan, China, for both medicinal and edible purposes. The “National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicine” describes its nature as “slightly temperate and sweet”. Caragana sinica is usually medicated with whole herbs, the main function is to replenish the kidneys and stop bleeding. Caragana sinica was used in folk medicine in Chuxiong, Yunnan, to treat deficiency colds, fatigue, fever, cough, hypertension, and other diseases. Aim of the study This article investigates the structural characteristics of Caragana sinica polysaccharide (CSP) and explores its immune-regulatory activity and molecular biological mechanisms in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mice, as well as its effects on intestinal bacteria. Methods With the water-extraction and alcohol-precipitation method, Caragana sinica polysaccharide were extracted, obtaining CSP by purification. A variety of methods and techniques have been used to analyze the chemical properties and structural characteristics of CSP. Immunosuppressive mice model was established through intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (CTX) to study the immune-regulatory effects and mechanisms of CSP. Results The data indicated that CSP is a neutral heteropolysaccharide mainly composed of arabinose and galactose. This article uses immunosuppressive mice induced by cyclophosphamide (CTX) as the model. The results showed that CSP can promote the immune function of CTX treated immunosuppressed mice and regulate the diversity and composition of intestinal microbiota. CSP can increase macrophage phagocytosis, NK cell killing activity, and lymphocyte proliferation activity. It can also repair the index and morphological damage of the thymus and spleen. And by binding to the TLR4 receptor, MyD88 was activated and interacted with TRAF6 to promote the transfer of NF-κB into the nucleus. Thereby promoting cytokine release and increasing the production of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, IgA, and IgG in the serum. CSP also effectively alleviated the liver damage caused by CTX through antioxidant activity. Furthermore, CSP can dramatically affect the intestinal microbiota and the body's immunity by boosting the relative presence of Bacteroides and Verrucamicrobiota . Conclusions Research results indicated that CSP can regulate the immune function of mice, providing a basis for developing CSP as a potential immune modulator and functional food.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry C
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2019
·Vol. 7
·期 5
·1321-1329
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Daqin Chen,Yue Liu,Jiangkun Chen,Hai Huang,Jiasong Zhong,Yiwen Zhu
Efficient dual-modal luminescence is highly desired for applications in high security anti-counterfeiting. In the present work, Yb3+/Ln3+/Mn4+ (Ln = Er, Ho, and Tm) tri-doped Na3ZrF7 phosphors were fabricated via oil–water interface cation exchange using Yb3+/Ln3+:Na3ZrF7 as the exchanging hosts. The as-prepared products exhibited typical Mn4+ red down-shifting luminescence under UV light excitation and Er3+ red, Ho3+ yellow and Tm3+ near-infrared multi-color upconversion emissions under 980 nm laser excitation. The Mn4+ dopants in the Na3ZrF7 host experienced strong crystal-field strength Dq of 3.63 and showed superior thermal stability with up to 90% of the initial emission intensity retained at 448 K. Steady-state and time-resolved emission spectra verified that there was no detrimental energy transfer interaction between Mn4+ and Ln3+, enabling bright and eye-visible bi-functional emissions for the present products. As a consequence, the as-prepared phosphors were demonstrated to be applicable in anti-counterfeiting by a proof of concept experiment of fluorescent labeling for specially designed patterns.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2018
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Lele Qiu,Yulin Yang,Guohua Dong,Debin Xia,Mengru Li,Xiao Fan,Ruiqing Fan
As for the solution-processed MAPbI 3 film, the pinholes and gaps are an inevitable and undesirable phenomenon, which can usually lead to serious interface charge recombination due to the penetration of hole transport materials in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Herein, a hydrophobic β-NaYF 4 :Yb,Er up-conversion ultrathin layer with particle size ca. 6 nm was first applied to modify the MAPbI 3 film for optimizing the surface of perovskite film. Thereby, the corresponding PSCs yield a significantly enhanced power conversion efficiency of 15.17% compared with that (13.32%) of the pristine PSCs. Furthermore, the PSCs also have a good stability in air atmosphere (relative humidity ≤45%) because of the introduction of this hydrophobic material. After a series of detailed investigations and comparison, it can be easily concluded that the filled pinholes and gaps in perovskite films via β-NaYF 4 :Yb,Er nanoparticles is the main reason for the performance enhancement of the β-NaYF 4 :Yb,Er based PSCs, which can result in an enhanced hole extraction efficiency and reduced interface charge recombination. As a conclusion, it is a feasible and effective approach for improving the photovoltaic performance of PSCs by filling up the pinholes and gaps in perovskite films with up-conversion ultrathin layers.
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