CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Xun Liu,Danyal Rehman,Yufei Shu,Bei Liu,Li Wang,Li Li,Mengxia Wang,Kunkun Wang,Qi Han,Linlin Zang,John H. Lienhard,Zhongying Wang
Selective capacitive deionization (SCDI) is a promising process for preferentially removing specific ions from waters with complex compositions. The selectivity towards certain species in CDI is most frequently achieved through novel electrode materials with high affinities towards targeted species. In this study, we investigate the selective removal of fluoride ions from groundwater containing concentrated co-existing chloride ions. A carbon nanotube-CeO 2 (CNT-CeO 2 ) electrode is employed for the electro-sorption of fluoride ions. Our findings are compelling: when processing a mixed F − /Cl − solution comprising 10 mg/L F − and 100 mg/L Cl − , the CNT-CeO 2 electrode is seen to reduce the concentration of F − ions to 1.5 mg/L in just 150 min, amounting to an 85 % F − removal efficiency, while the Cl − removal efficiency remains below 2 %. Importantly, this translates to a F − /Cl − separation factor of up to 4.16 when using the CeO 2 -based electrodes, which is 40 times higher than that achieved with conventional activated carbon (AC) electrodes. Furthermore, the energy consumption for treating actual groundwater using scaled-up equipment is impressively low at approximately 0.2 kWh/m 3 . The high affinity of CNT-CeO 2 towards fluoride is attributed to the intercalation Faraday capacitance initiated by the reaction between F − with CeO 2 , as verified by the electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM). Moreover, EQCM results show a substantial increase in both mass and current as the potential increased beyond 0.8 V vs Ag/AgCl, implying that the current surge is not a result of water splitting but rather the adsorption of F − onto the CNT-CeO 2 electrode. The addition of CNTs substantially increases the conductivity of CeO 2 electrodes and restricts the aggregation of CeO 2 , thereby accelerating ion diffusion and promoting selective adsorption characteristics. Importantly, our electro-driven approach demonstrates excellent adsorption–desorption over 20 cycles. This comprehensive study advances the technological development of selective CDI, while providing new insights for fluoride removal in groundwater.
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水处理
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电化学
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材料科学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2015
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IF 6.723
Zu-Sheng Huang,Xu-Feng Zang,Tao Hua,Lingyun Wang,Herbert Meier,Derong Cao
Five novel metal-free organic dyes DQ1–5 containing a dipentyldithieno[3,2-f:2′,3′-h]quinoxaline (DPQ) unit were synthesized and applied in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), where DPQ was employed as a π-spacer for the first time. Their photophysical, electrochemical, and theoretical calculations and photovoltaic properties were systematically investigated. All the five dyes show broad photoresponse. Especially the absorption edges of DQ3–5 extend to 800 nm on the TiO2 films. The inserted electron-rich unit 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene or electron-withdrawing group benzothiadiazole (BTD) in DPQ-based dyes can greatly influence the optoelectronic properties of the dyes. In addition, the different electron donors also significantly affect the performance of the DSSCs. Under standard global AM 1.5 solar light conditions, the DQ5 sensitized solar cell obtained a power conversion efficiency of 7.12%. The result indicates that the rigid DPQ-based organic dye is a promising candidate for efficient DSSCs.
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JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
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2026
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IF 4
Qingchen Luo,Xinyan Xu,Qian Fan,Fei Pan,Lei Zhao,Liang Zhao
BACKGROUND 2-Amino-3-methylimidazo[4,5- f ]quinoline (IQ), a typical heterocyclic amine, is a common dietary carcinogen raising gastric and colorectal cancer risks. As an abundant anthocyanin monomer with established antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, cyanidin-3- O -glucoside (C3G) might attenuate IQ toxicity. Nevertheless, whether and how C3G alleviates IQ-triggered gastrointestinal damage remains unclarified. This study investigated the protective mechanisms of C3G against IQ-induced gastrointestinal injury in mice using biochemical assays, histopathology, western blotting, 16S rRNA sequencing, and molecular simulation. RESULTS The results demonstrated that C3G significantly ameliorated IQ-induced gastric and colonic tissue damage. It effectively reduced key inflammatory markers (nitric oxide, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α) and the oxidative stress marker MDA in repaired mouse tissues and serum, while elevating antioxidant enzyme levels. Western blot analysis revealed tissue-specific protective mechanisms. In gastric tissue, C3G activated the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway to enhance antioxidant capacity and suppressed the NF-κB pathway to attenuate inflammation. In the colon, C3G inhibited inflammation via MyD88/TLR4/NF-κB signaling and upregulated the expression of tight junction proteins to restore intestinal barrier function. Gut microbiota analysis revealed that C3G reversed IQ-induced dysbiosis and increased the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria such as Roseburia and Enterorhabdus . Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated that C3G could enhance IKKβ stability and interfere with its phosphorylation by forming hydrogen bonds with residues ASP151 and ASP109. CONCLUSION This study elucidates that C3G alleviates IQ-induced gastrointestinal injury through a multidimensional mechanism involving microbiota modulation, antioxidation, anti-inflammation, and intestinal barrier repair, providing a theoretical basis for anthocyanin-based dietary interventions against heterocyclic amine toxicity. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
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JOM
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2024
·Vol. 76
·期 8
·4169-4178
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IF 2.1
He Jie,Liu Jiaming,Yu Xiuyuan,Yang Chao,Liu Qingsheng
LiFePO 4 has become a mainstream cathode material, owing to its good safety and low price. However, its intrinsic limitations in terms of electronic and ionic conductivities hinder its further advancements. To overcome this challenge, element doping has been explored to enhance its conductivity. Here, Na and F co-doped LiFePO 4 /C was successfully synthesized via a carbothermic method. Structural characterization techniques were employed to confirm the formation of Li 0.97 Na 0.03 FePO 3.97 F 0.03 with controllable particle sizes. The incorporation of Na and F ions into the LiFePO 4 lattice results in a reduction of the Li-O bond energy. This decrease in bond energy facilitates the extraction and insertion of lithium ions during the charge and discharge processes, subsequently improving the overall kinetics of lithium-ion diffusion. Simultaneously, lattice distortion induced by doping led to charge compensation and accelerated Li + migration. Benefiting from the enhancement of intrinsic conductivity and Li + diffusivity, the specific capacitance of the co-doped LiFePO 4 /C cathode material was found to be 160 and 110 mAh g −1 at 0.1 and 5 C, respectively. Further, density functional theory calculations showed that Na/F co-doping enhanced the structural evolution in the material and increased free carrier concentration in LiFePO 4 . This work demonstrates that synergistic Na and F co-doping can optimize the rate performance of LiFePO 4 by enhancing intrinsic conductivity and Li + diffusivity, suggesting promising applications of the co-doped LiFePO 4 /C in high-power lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and grid-level energy storage systems.
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Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
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2024
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IF 6.1
Cheng Chen,Danyang Dou,Yunjie Bai,Bingbing Zhang,Ying Wang
The investigation of birefringent materials is predominantly focused on π-conjugated systems; however, a large band gap or deep ultraviolet (DUV) transmittance cannot be guaranteed. In this work, we propose an extended π-conjugated strategy to increase the birefringence while keeping the large band gap. In the scheme, two new fluoroaluminoborates, BaAlB3O6F2 and BaAl2(B3O6)2F2, are synthesized by combining the [BO3] group with the [AlO4F2] group and the [B3O6] group with the [AlO3F] group through a rational structural design. The experimental results indicate that both BaAlB3O6F2 and BaAl2(B3O6)2F2 exhibit shorter UV cutoff wavelengths (<200 nm) and larger birefringence (Δn > 0.07@546 nm). Notably, this is a new finding in the Ba–Al–B–O–F system since the discovery of the well-known nonlinear optical crystal BaAlBO3F2. In comparison with BaAlBO3F2, BaAlB3O6F2 and BaAl2(B3O6)2F2 exhibit a markedly elevated birefringence (0.0418 vs. 0.087/0.105 at 546 nm). Furthermore, BaAl2(B3O6)2F2 exhibits the largest band gap (7.87 eV) of all known F-containing aluminoborates. This work not only identifies two potential DUV birefringent materials, but also proposes a novel design approach for reconciling the conflicting properties between birefringence and bandgap.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2025
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Xincong Su,Li Kai,Xiaowen Han,Rongzhi Wang,Xiao Yang,Xuedong Wang,Jin Yan,Qiuhui Qian,Zejun Wang,Huili Wang
Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol F (BPF), as alternatives to bisphenol A (BPA), are recognized for their endocrine-disrupting properties, but their combined immune toxicity mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study systematically evaluates the individual and joint immune toxicity effects of BPS and BPF through ADMET predictions, transgenic zebrafish models, and molecular docking analyses. The results indicate that equal effect concentration BPS and BPF act through distinct immune pathways: BPS primarily targets macrophages to mediate immune responses, while BPF significantly stimulates neutrophil proliferation and induces a stronger inflammatory response through chemokine signaling. Molecular docking studies show that BPF binds more stably to pro-apoptotic protein Mapk8 and oxidative stress-related protein Hsp90aa1, leading to significantly higher levels of apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) compared to BPS. The similarity of modes of action (MOA)between BPS and BPF based on relevant immune indicators calculated and experimentally is about 0.3; this quantitative result also proves that modes of action differ widely. Nonetheless, most of the indicators showed superimposed effects in the combined experiments, and it is noteworthy that the oxidative stress indicators (SOD, MDA) showed synergistic effects, suggesting that BPS and BPF, which have very different modes of action, are able to be risk assessed using an additive model with respect to immunity, but may exhibit synergistic risks with respect to oxidative stress. This research demonstrates that BPS and BPF induce immune toxicity via different molecular targets and pathways and highlights the need to account for their synergistic effects in risk assessments. These findings provide important insights into the immune toxicity mechanisms of BPA substitutes and the potential risks of combined exposures.
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JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
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2022
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IF 6.364
Xiaomeng Li,Xian Xue,Qiyin Lin,Zeming Qi,Hong Wang,Yingying Zhao,Jing Guo
Temperature stable xLi 2 MoO 4 -(1-x)(LiBi) 0.5 MoO 4 (x = 0, 40, 50, 60, 70, 100 vol%) microwave dielectric ceramics obtained by cold sintering process (CSP) under a mild sintering condition (120 ℃/30 min/200 MPa) are introduced in this work. The XRD , SEM, and Raman analysis indicate the coexistence of Li 2 MoO 4 and (LiBi) 0.5 MoO 4 phases. Li 2 MoO 4 -(LiBi) 0.5 MoO 4 ceramics are compatible with Ag and Al electrode materials under cold sintering condition. The specimens exhibit high relative densities and good microwave dielectric properties (relative permittivities: 31.5–5.5; Q×f values: 1900 - 18,500 GHz; TCF values: from +144 ppm/℃ to −106 ppm/℃), in particular, TCF = +0.7 ppm/℃ can be obtained in the case of x = 50 vol%. The extrapolated microwave dielectric properties obtained by the fitted infrared reflectivity spectrum are close to the measured data, revealing that the dielectric responses of cold sintered Li 2 MoO 4 -(LiBi) 0.5 MoO 4 ceramics in the microwave range are dominated by the polar optical phonons.
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材料科学
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陶瓷
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微波工程
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固体物理
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2015
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IF 2.587
Meng Chen,Jiaqi Yan,Ying Tan,Yongfei Li,Zhimin Wu,Langsheng Pan,Yuejin Liu
Hydroxyalkylation of phenol with formaldehyde to bisphenol F was investigated over the metal–organic frameworks of MIL-100(Fe or Cr) and MIL-101(Fe or Cr) encapsulated with Keggin phosphotungstic acid (PTA). PTA@MIL-100(Fe or Cr)(β) and PTA@MIL-101(Fe or Cr)(β) with different β values (the molar ratio of W/M, where M = Fe or Cr) were prepared and characterized by XRD, BET, FT-IR, TG, SEM, TEM, and ICP. The research results showed that PTA@MIL-100(Fe or Cr)(β) had a higher catalytic activity than PTA@MIL-101(Fe or Cr)(β). PTA@MIL-100(Fe)(0.4) was the most effective among the studied catalysts and had excellent reusability. A 92.12% product yield and 93.01% selectivity for bisphenol F could be obtained over the PTA@MIL-100(Fe)(0.40) catalyst. The effects of the reaction time, reaction temperature, catalyst concentration, and phenol/formaldehyde molar ratio on the reaction performance were also investigated. A plausible mechanism for hydroxyalkylation of phenol with formaldehyde to bisphenol F was proposed.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2022
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IF 14.224
Zhikun Huang,Haojie Yu,Li Wang,Xiaowei Liu,Shuning Ren,Jinyi Liu
Designing graphitic carbon nitride (CN) based heterostructured photocatalysts with high catalytic activity is highly desired for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation to degrade organic pollutants from water. Herein, a novel heterostructured composite (U-F@CN) consisting of ferrocene-modified Uio-66-NH 2 (U-F) and CN was synthesized. The U-F@CN exhibited superior photocatalytic performance to degrade bisphenol A (BPA) in the presence of PMS under visible light. The experimental results indicated that BPA could be removed entirely by U-F@CN within 60 min under visible light irradiation. In addition, the outstanding photocatalytic activity could be maintained at high level in a wide pH range, appropriate temperature region and natural water condition. Benefiting from the good chemical stability, outstanding optical property and in-situ generation of interfacial heterojunction of U-F@CN, the interfacial transport of photogenerated charges could follow the Z-scheme mechanism, which can accelerate the charge separation and transport to yield abundant reactive active species (ROS) to efficiently active PMS and under visible light. This work provides a novel approach to design CN-based heterostructured photocatalysts with high stability and superior photocatalytic activity for environmental remediation.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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化学
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光催化
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MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
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2025
·Vol. 70
·期 1
·e70363
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IF 4.2
Shaoxuan Wang,Fei Pan,Xinyan Xu,Qian Fan,Yangyang Wang,Lei Zhao,Liang Zhao
Heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs), potential carcinogens formed in processed meats, have been linked to liver injury. This study evaluated whether cyanidin-3-O-glucoside (C3G, 100 mg/kg) protects against liver injury by the representative HAA 2-amino-3-methylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline (IQ, 20 mg/kg) in mice, and explored mechanisms by integrated approaches: biochemical assays, histology, Western blot, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Results demonstrated that C3G significantly ameliorated IQ-induced liver injury, as indicated by reduced serum AST and ALT and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α) levels. Additionally, C3G restored redox homeostasis by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation, while enhancing antioxidant defenses (GSH, GSH-Px, and SOD). Mechanistically, C3G exerted its protective effects via multiple anti-apoptotic pathways. Specifically, it attenuated mitochondrial apoptosis by lowering the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and inhibiting cytochrome c-caspase-9/3 activation. It also alleviated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress by downregulating GRP78/ATF4/CHOP and caspase-12. Furthermore, C3G interfered with death receptor signaling by reducing Fas/FasL/FADD activation and caspase-8, while upregulating CFLAR. MD simulations further demonstrated that C3G binds to the hydrophobic pocket of BAX and weakens BAX-BIM interactions. These results conclusively identify C3G as a multi-target agent against IQ-induced liver damage, highlighting its promise for development into a novel dietary strategy to counteract the toxicological risks of processed meat consumption.
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毒理学
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分子生物学
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营养生物化学
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药理学
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计算生物学
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食品科学
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2020
·Vol. 22
·期 30
·17299-17305
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IF 3.43
Chenyang Zhou,Ya Chu,Linlin Ma,Yingqian Zhong,Chao Wang,Yalan Liu,Haoyue Zhang,Beibei Wang,Xia Feng,Xi Yu,Xiaotao Zhang,Yan Sun,Xiaozeng Li,Guangjiu Zhao
In this work, we introduced halogen-substituted chiral molecules as A-site cations to synthesize a series of novel organic–inorganic hybrid two-dimensional (2D) chiral perovskite materials (R-X-p-mBZA)2PbBr4 (X = H, F, Cl, Br; p: para-position; mBZA = α-methylbenzylamine) for the first time. This halogen-substituted cation strategy collectively solved problems of narrow emission, weak chirality and low photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) for the emerged chiral perovskites. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra are significantly broadened due to the additional emission from self-trapped excitons (STEs) besides free excitons (FEs) states modulated by introducing significant disorder to the Pb–Br–Pb angle. The chirality of A-site chiral molecules is transferred and amplified to entire perovskite materials by fixing the chiral molecules at A-site via the interaction of halogen atoms. Furthermore, their PLQYs are improved with the reduction of energy gap and inhibition of the non-radiative transition from STEs to ground state. The halogen-substituted A-site cation strategy can be performed to develop organic–inorganic hybrid chiral perovskites with various optoelectronic applications.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2016
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IF 8.328
Kexin Li,Zhenxing Zeng,Liushui Yan,Mingxin Huo,Yihang Guo,Shenglian Luo,Xubiao Luo
A series of nonmetallic elements co-doped titanium dioxide coated carbon nitride nanotubes (C/X-TiO 2 @C 3 N 4 NTs, X = N, F, Cl) was successfully prepared by a simple sol-gel-pyrolysis process using phenolic organic pollutants, titanium butoxide, and carbon nitride nanotubes as precursors. The morphology, porosity, phase and chemical structure, and optical and electronic property of as-prepared C/X-TiO 2 @C 3 N 4 NTs were well characterized. The as-prepared C/X-TiO 2 @C 3 N 4 NTs exhibited excellent visible-light photocatalytic activity in the conventional degradation and hydrogen evolution systems compared with traditional TiO 2 /g-C 3 N 4 heterojunction, which is attributed to their unique tubular nanostructure and nonmetallic elements co-doped TiO 2 component. Subsequently, the visible-light photocatalytic activity of C/X-TiO 2 @C 3 N 4 NTs was further studied in the simultaneous hydrogen evolution with organic pollutant degradation system on the basis of our previous work. The reaction mechanisms in different photocatalytic systems were further discussed in detail.
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