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Piezoelectric, ferroelectric and pyroelectric properties of (100 − x)Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3 − xPbTiO3 ceramics

Chuan Chen,Yan Wang,Jiajiu Li,Chaofeng Wu,Guanrong Yang

A series of (100 − x ) Pb(Mg 1 / 3 Nb 2 / 3 ) O 3 − x PbTiO 3 (PMN − x PT, x = 24, 25, 26) ceramics were prepared by solid-state reaction technique using MgNb 2 O 6 precursor. The results of the detailed characterizations reveal that the content of PT has negligible influence on the grain size, and all samples possess the perovskite structure. As the PT content increases, the samples changed from the normal ferroelectric phase to the ergodic relaxor state at room temperature. As a result, PMN– x PT ceramics are endowed with electro-strain of 0.08% at a relatively low electric field of 2 kV/mm, and effective piezoelectric coefficient of 320 pm/V was obtained. Simultaneously, the PMN– x PT ceramics have exceptional pyroelectric performance, exhibiting a high pyroelectric coefficient p ∼ 5.5 – 6.3 × 10 − 8 C⋅cm − 2 ⋅K − 1 . This study demonstrates the great potential of PMN– x PT for piezoelectric and pyroelectric device applications.

3D Hierarchical Electrodes Boosting Ultrahigh Power Output for Gelatin-KCl-FeCN4−/3− Ionic Thermoelectric Cells

Yuchen Li,Qikai Li,Xinbo Zhang,Biao Deng,Chenggong Han,Weishu Liu

Ionic thermoelectric (i-TE) cells, using ions as energy carriers, have the advantage of achieving a high voltage of 1−5 V at approximately ambient temperature, showing a promise as a technology for powering Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors. However, the low output power of i-TE cells restricts their applications. Here, a 3D hierarchical structure electrode is designed to enlarge the electroactive surface area, significantly increasing the thermogalvanic reaction sites and decreasing the interface charge transfer resistance. The quasi-solid-state gelatin-KCl-FeCN 4–/3– i-TE cells achieve a record instantaneous output power density (8.9 mW m –2 K –2 ) and an ultrahigh 2 h output energy density ( E 2h ) (80 J m –2 ) under an optimal temperature range. An average E 2h value of 59.4 J m –2 is obtained over the course of a week of operation. A wearable device consisting of 24 i-TE cells can generate a high voltage of 2.8 V and an instantaneous output power of 68 µW by harvesting body heat. A simple and easy-to-operate electrode optimization strategy is provided here to increase the long-term output power performance of i-TE cells. This work represents a promising approach to develop reliable and green power sources for IoT sensors near room temperature.

A fluorescence aptasensor based on GSH@GQDs and RGO for the detection of Glypican-3

Huixue Wang,Jinya Liu,Wei Chen,Jintong Na,Yong Huang,Guiyin Li

Glypican-3 (GPC3), a heparin sulfate proteoglycan, is a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for hepatocellular carcinoma. In this paper, a novel fluorescent aptasensor for GPC3 detection is constructed via [email protected] quantum dots–labeled GPC3 aptamer ( [email protected] Apt ) as a fluorescence probe. First, [email protected] is screened out with higher fluorescence intensity, which emits bright blue fluorescence under ultraviolet light. Then, the fluorescence-labeled [email protected] Apt probe is formed by the combination of amination GPC3 Apt and [email protected] using EDC/NHS coupled reaction. Under hydrogen bond and π-π interaction/stacking, the fluorescence of [email protected] Apt could be quenched by reductive graphene oxide (RGO) with the help of the photoinduced electron transfer and the fluorescence resonance energy transfer mechanism. In the presence of GPC3, the [email protected] Apt specifically recognizes and binds to GPC3, giving rise to the change of secondary structure of GPC3 Apt to form the GPC3/GPC3 Apt [email protected] complex, which would lead to the disintegration of the [email protected] Apt -RGO compound. Therefore, the energy transfer process is blocked and the fluorescence intensity is restored, enabling a highly sensitive response to GPC3. When the concentration of GPC3 is from 5.0 ng/mL to 150.0 ng/mL, the fluorescence recovery rate is well linearly related to GPC3 concentration with the limit of detection of 2.395 ng/mL (S/N = 3). This strategy shows recoveries from 98.31% to 101.89% in human serum samples and provides simple, fast and cheap analysis of GPC3, which suggests that it has great potential applications in clinical diagnosis for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Developmental and cardiac toxicity assessment of Ethyl 3-(N-butylacetamido) propanoate (EBAAP) in zebrafish embryos

Qiang Luo,Liping Ai,Shuqiong Tang,Hua Zhang,Jinze Ma,Xiaoping Xiao,Keyuan Zhong,Guiyou Tian,Bo Cheng,Cong Xiong,Xiaobei Chen,Huiqiang Lu

Ethyl 3-(N-butylacetamido) propanoate (EBAAP) is one of the most widely used mosquito repellents worldwide, and is also commonly used to produce cosmetics. Residues have recently been detected in surface and groundwater in many countries, and their potential to harm the environment is unknown. Therefore, more studies are needed to fully assess the toxicity of EBAAP. This is the first investigation into the developmental toxicity and cardiotoxicity of EBAAP on zebrafish embryos. EBAAP was toxic to zebrafish, with a lethal concentration 50 (LC50) of 140 mg/L at 72 hours post fertilization (hpf). EBAAP exposure also reduced body length, slowed the yolk absorption rate, induced spinal curvature and pericardial edema, decreased heart rate, promoted linear lengthening of the heart, and diminished cardiac pumping ability. The expression of heart developmental-related genes ( nkx2.5, myh6, tbx5a, vmhc, gata4, tbx2b ) was dysregulated, intracellular oxidative stress increased significantly, the activities of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) decreased, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content increased significantly. The expression of apoptosis-related genes ( bax/bcl2, p53, caspase9, caspase3 ) was significantly upregulated. In conclusion, EBAAP induced abnormal morphology and heart defects during the early stages of zebrafish embryo development by potentially inducing the generation and accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vivo and activating the oxidative stress response. These events dysregulate the expression of several genes and activate endogenous apoptosis pathways, eventually leading to developmental disorders and heart defects.

Open-Set Recognition for Unknown Organic Pollutants in Drinking Water With 3-D Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Hang Yin,Jie Yu,Fei Shi,Fangjia Xue,Jiegen Shi,Pingjie Huang,Dibo Hou

Chemo-enzymatic protocol converts chitin into a nitrogen-containing furan derivative, 3-acetamido-5-acetylfuran

Kequan Chen,Chaoqiang Wu,Chengyong Wang,Alei Zhang,Fei Cao,Pingkai Ouyang

In this study, efficient production of the platform chemical 3-acetamido-5-acetylfuran (3A5AF) from chitin resources via a chemo-enzymatic protocol was investigated. Initially, chitinolytic enzyme was used to convert chitin into N -acetyl glucosamine (GlcNAc) using an affinity adsorption–enzymatic reaction integrated approach. Then, the obtained GlcNAc was used to produce 3A5AF using screened ammonium thiocyanate (NH 4 SCN) as the catalyst. The optimal conditions for converting GlcNAc into 3A5AF were determined at a temperature of 180 °C, solvent of DMAc, a molar ratio of GlcNAc to NH 4 SCN of 2:1, addition of CaCl 2 ·2H 2 O, a molar ratio of GlcNAc to CaCl 2 ·2H 2 O of 1:1 and a reaction time of 10 min, resulting in 3A5AF with a molar yield of 56.66%. The NH 4 SCN showed good recyclability within five cycles. Furthermore, upon scaling up of the 3A5AF preparation, a good yield was still maintained. Additionally, 99% pure 3A5AF needle-shaped crystals were obtained with 34 wt% yield by crystallisation purification. This new chemo-enzymatic protocol provides a good option to convert chitin resources into 3A5AF.

Excellent strength-ductility synergy of NiAl-based composites achieved by a 3-dimensional network structure

Zhen Lu,Dekai Liu,Chengcheng Shi,Han Xiao,Wei Liu,Shaosong Jiang

NiAl intermetallic compounds have attracted the attention of researchers in the field of high-temperature structural materials, but their poor room-temperature ductility and insufficient high-temperature strength crying out for solutions have hindered their practical application. To solve these problems, a novel 3-dimensional network structure-reinforced NiAl-based composite was designed by hot presing sintering sinter with pre-alloyed powders. The 3-dimensional network structure was composed of discrete nearly spherical HfO 2 and rod-shaped HfRe 2 . The mechanical properties of the composites were closely correlated with the distribution of the 3-dimensional network structure in the matrix, which was controlled by the sintering temperature and holding time. A microstructure with a desirable 3-dimensional network structure distribution and the best comprehensive mechanical properties was produced at 1375 °C/60 min. The microstructural evolution along with the strengthening and toughening mechanisms were discussed in detail. The increase in the high-temperature strength was mainly attributed to the pinning effect of the 3-dimensional network structure on dislocations and the restraining effect on the sliding and rotation between the matrix grains, while the increase in room-temperature ductility was mainly due to the grain refinement and hindering of crack propagation by the 3-dimensional network structure. In this paper, the development of a novel low-density NiAl-based composite with a 3-dimensional network structure improved both the strength and ductility, providing design ideas for the application of NiAl-based materials.

Spray-Drying Synthesis of High-Entropy-Doped Na2.5Fe1.75(SO4)3 Cathodes With Enhanced Electrochemical Kinetics

Fei Wang,Yu Hu,Yixue Huang,Wenkai Wang,Xiaoru Tang,Tong Zhou,Xuguang Gao,Hongyong Sun,Xiangping Chen,Xiongwei Wu,Lishan Yang

Alluaudite-type Na 2+2x Fe 2− x (SO 4 ) 3 (NFS) has attracted considerable attention as a promising cathode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), owing to its cost-effective composition and relatively high operating voltage. Nevertheless, the further practical use of NFS is still hindered by its intrinsically low electronic conductivity, slow Na + transport kinetics, and insufficient stability of the cathode interface. Herein, a trace high-entropy-doped sodium iron sulfate cathode, Na 2.5 Fe 1.74125 (MgNiCuZnAl) 0.00175 (SO 4 ) 3 (HE-NFS), is prepared by a spray-drying method. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that high-entropy doping narrows the electronic band gap and lowers the Na + diffusion energy barrier. As a result, HE-NFS delivers a discharge capacity of 81.04 mAh g −1 even at 100 C. Analysis after cycling shows that a thin and uniform CEI layer was formed on HE-NFS, which suppresses continuous electrolyte decomposition and interfacial side reactions. The capacity retention remains 83.1% after 500 cycles at 1 C. Moreover, HE-NFS maintains stable electrochemical performance at −10°C and after air exposure, demonstrating its tolerance to low-temperature operation and humid-air storage. These results provide a resource-efficient and scalable cathode-manufacturing strategy for sustainable sodium-ion energy storage toward carbon-neutral energy systems.

Highly selective environmental electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia on Fe2(MoO4)3/C composite electrocatalyst

Shuhui Fan,Yanan Hu,Tan Zhang,Qiang Zhao,Jinping Li,Guang Liu

The synthesis of ammonia via electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) provides an attractive alternative approach to the traditional Haber-Bosch process. In this regard, a one-step hydrothermal method was adopted to synthesize a bimetallic oxide， ferric molybdate (Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 ), coated with carbon black on the surface (denoted as Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 /C). The carbon black coating minimizes aggregation of Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 , leading to increased electrochemical active sites for NRR. Additionally, this coating improves the electrical conductivity of Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 thereby accelerating electron transfer between carbon black and Fe 2 (MoO 4 ) 3 , which is beneficial to charge transfer and enlarge the electrochemical active surface areas. At a potential of −0.4 V RHE (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode , RHE), the ammonia yield achieved was up to 51.76  μg h −1 mg cat −1 , with a Faradaic efficiency of 90.63% at −0.35V RHE . Impressively, this electrocatalyst exhibited excellent cycle stability and durability.

3-Diethylaminopropyl isothiocyanate modified glycol chitosan for constructing mild-acid sensitive electrospinning antibacterial nanofiber membrane

Weiyang Shen,Yongxin Wang,Yali Li,Zongyao Cui,Yitong Yang,Honglu Shi,Chenfeng Xu,Tingjie Yin

Bacterial infections would cause pathological inflammation and even generate chronic wound. Herein, a ciprofloxacin (Cip)-loaded mild acid-responsive electrospinning nanofiber membrane (NFM) containing 3-diethylaminopropyl isothiocyanate material grafted glycol chitosan (GC-DEAP) was fabricated to prevent bacterial infection against hemostatic and inflammatory phases of wounds. The presence of Cip and GC-DEAP in the objective NFM (PCL/GC-DEAP/Cip) was confirmed through XRD and FTIR. Meanwhile, PCL/GC-DEAP/Cip NFM exhibited high mechanical profiles, suitable water absorption and water vapour transmission ratio. The non-protonated amphiphilic GC-DEAP under pH 7.4 facilitated the formation of uniform and smooth nanofibers with polycaprolactone (PCL) and Cip. However, the GC-DEAP was demonstrated to sharply respond to the mild-acid environment of the wound and effectively be protonated, and thus improved the swelling ability of NFM and triggered burst release of Cip. Due to the combination between protonated GC-DEAP and Cip, PCL/GC-DEAP/Cip NFM achieved attractive antibacterial activity in the mild-acid environment in vitro , and induced more efficient prevention of wound infection and faster wound healing compared with the commercial chitosan dressing. The designed NFM is expected to be a potential smart wound dressing against hemostatic and inflammatory phases with mild-acid specifically strengthened antibacterial features and satisfactory biocompatibility.

The neuroprotective effect of dl-3-n-butylphthalide on the brain with experimental intracerebral hemorrhage

Min Fang,Hongling Hou,Bo Feng,Tianzhu Zhang,Xiaomei Zhu,Zhen Liu

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the most devastating subtype of stroke, nevertheless specific treatments with conclusive clinical benefit in improving outcomes of ICH remain lacking. The present study applied dl-3-n-butylphthalide (NBP), a compound approved for the treatment of ischemic stroke and rarely studied in ICH, to an experimental animal model of ICH, aiming to evaluate the therapeutic effects of NBP on ICH and the potential mechanisms. The results showed that rats receiving NBP administration exhibited a structural and functional restoration of brain after ICH mainly manifested as alleviation of neuronal apoptosis , suppression of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress , neurovascular remodeling, and eventually improvement of neurological deficits. In addition, several protein targets of NBP were revealed, which mainly play molecular functions of ribonucleoside triphosphate phosphatase activity, pyrophosphatase activity, hydrolase activity and GTPase activity, and participate in the biological process of brain development by regulating the formation of cellular components such as spindles, polymeric cytoskeletal fibers, microtubules and synapses, through mediating pathways such as VEGF signaling pathway, Fc epsilon RI signaling pathway, ECM-receptor interaction, Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis , peroxisome and so on, guiding the mechanism exploration of NBP therapy to some extent. Taken together, the study added some new evidence to the application of NBP in ICH treatment.

Inhibition of the transient receptor potential vanilloid 3 channel attenuates carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic fibrosis

Likun Yan,Xiao Zhang,Jie Fu,Qiang Liu,Xiaohua Lei,Zhenyu Cao,Ju Zhang,Yaoli Shao,Qing Tong,Wei Qin,Xinxu Liu,Chun Liu,Zhiqiang Liu,Zhenghao Li,Jueliang Lu,Xundi Xu

Transient receptor potential vanilloid 3 (TRPV3) is a member of the TRP superfamily. Previous studies have demonstrated that TRPV3 is associated with myocardial fibrosis. However, the role of TRPV3 in hepatic fibrosis and its underlying mechanisms are still unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the underlying effects of TRPV3 on hepatic fibrosis at multiple biological levels. First, immunohistochemical staining was performed to examine TRPV3 expression in human hepatic cirrhosis tissues. Then, we established a CCl 4 -induced hepatic fibrosis mouse model. The TRPV3 selective agonist drofenine and its inhibitor, forsythoside B, were intraperitoneally injected to investigate the relationship between TRPV3 and liver fibrosis progression. Finally, in vitro studies were performed using hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) to discover the potential molecular biological mechanisms. Immunohistochemistry revealed TRPV3 overexpression in liver cirrhosis. In the liver fibrosis groups, TRPV3 inhibitor treatment significantly reduced liver fibrosis, while TRPV3 agonist exacerbated its progression. In HSCs, knocking down TRPV3 with siRNA impaired DNA synthesis and cell proliferation and increased cell apoptosis. Furthermore, we found that knockdown of TRPV3 could reduce the lectin like oxidized lowdensity lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) protein levels. Our research suggests that lower expression or functional levels of TRPV3 can ameliorate the inflammatory response and fibrotic tissue proliferation.