MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Ruru Wan,Huihui Li,Yuan Yuan,Shouke Yan
Morphology of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) single crystals grown in its blends with poly(1,4-butylene adipate) (PBA) has been studied in detail. Another type of γ-PVDF single crystal with morphology differing from that of the previously reported ellipse-shaped ones has been discovered. The newly found γ-PVDF single crystal exhibits a lath-like shape with pronounced overgrowth as well. The lath-shaped γ-PVDF single crystal shows a smaller curvature, weaker (111) electron diffraction spots, but more stable middle sector and ordered arrangement of the overgrowth than the ellipse-shaped one. The evident unstable side sector growth fronts lead to serrated edges and ordered arrangement of overgrowth. Moreover, the presence of large quantities of molten PBA can enhance the mobility of PVDF molecules for diffusing the growth fronts. Thus, a single crystal with smooth edges, such as an ellipse-shaped one, can be obtained. It is further found that though PVDF is miscible with PBA in the molten state because of the polydispersity of components, phase separation can take place in some microdomains of the PVDF/PBA blend, especially for supercooled PVDF. In some domains, the PBA component prefers to segregate over the PVDF, and the diffusion ability of underlying PVDF decreases greatly. As a result, the growth front of the crystal is serrated, and the overgrowth is easy to scroll but arranged more orderly, especially along ±b-axis directions. This indicates that the molten component of low melting temperature changes the diffusion rate of the crystalline process and thus is capable of tuning the morphology of polymer crystals in ultrathin films of binary crystalline/crystalline polymer blends.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2024
·Vol. 35
·期 29
·1-12
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IF 2.8
Wu Zijian,Yang Changjie,Gao Shunying,Gao Junguo,Almalki Abdulraheem SA,Fallatah Ahmed M.,Ren Juanna,Ibrahim Mohamed M.,Guo Ning,Zhao Wei,Weng Ling,Guo Zhanhu,El-Bahy Zeinhom M.
Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) has garnered significant interest as inorganic thermally conductive material in electronic packaging due to its high-efficiency thermal management capability and electrical insulation properties. However, the relatively inert chemical environment of the BN surface hinders phonon transfer at the interface. Additionally, the high content of inorganic components in the matrix leads to the deterioration of the composite’s mechanical properties. In this research, h-BN surface is modified using poly(catechol-polyamine) (PCPA) and bis (γ-triethoxysi-lylpropyl)tetrasulphide (Si69) (denoted as BN-PCPA-Si69). The noncovalent PCPA modification protects the endothermic properties of BN, Si69 provides covalent bonding between thermally conductive fillers and bisphenol A-type epoxy resin (Ep), and the interfacial compatibility between BN and epoxy resin is improved. The heat conductivity of final BN/Ep composite achieved 0.817 W/(m·K) containing 30 wt% BN. Correspondingly, the heat conductivity of the composite (mBN/Ep) achieved 0.881 W/(m·K) containing 30 wt% BN-PCPA-Si69. Compared to pure epoxy resin (0.200 W/(m·K), the thermal conductivity (TC) of the mBN/Ep composite increased by 364% while maintaining good electrical insulation properties. The proposed BN surface functionalization approach has potential applications in fields such as microelectronic packaging, where materials need to balance high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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Xiaoli Gong,Qiuyan Zhang,Na Zhang,Yuhao Zhang,Yu Fu
Long-term consumption of high-salt diets can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. γ-Glutamyl peptides (GGP) display a taste-enhancing effect, which contributes to salt reduction. However, preparation of GGP in a sustainable fashion is challenging. Morchella esculenta stipe is a byproduct abundant in Glu/Gln, serving as a potential precursor of GGP. In this study, Morchella esculenta stipe was employed to prepare GGP by transpeptidation reaction. The reaction conditions were optimized, and their taste-enhancing effects were evaluated by sensory and electronic tongue analyses. Several novel GGP were identified by LC-MS/MS, and their binding modes with CaSR were analyzed by molecular docking. It was found that the optimal conditions were enzymatic hydrolysis for 5 h, transpeptidation time for 2 h, and enzyme of 12 U/g. GGP displayed a significant taste-enhancing effect based on sensory and electronic tongue analyses. Several novel di-, tri-, and oligo-GGPs were found. Molecular docking revealed that GGP can bind to CaSR through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interaction to enhance taste perception. Overall, this study highlights the potential of utilizing Morchella esculenta stipes as a sustainable source of γ-glutamyl peptides, which effectively enhance salt and umami taste perception and may contribute to salt reduction without compromising the taste.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Ziyu Jia,Yuming Yang,Chunwei Yang,Dong Wang
Aniline is highly toxic and difficult to degrade by conventional biological treatment processes. Thus, more efficient processing technology needs to be developed. Photocatalysis coupling catalytic ozonation (PCO) could be a solution. In this study, a green precipitation method was used to synthesize a γ-Fe 2 O 3 /ZnO@CNT catalyst, which exhibits high activity for aniline PCO degradation and strong magnetic properties for rapid separation. Under the optimal conditions, the aniline removal rate reached 93.5%. After 5 reaction cycles, the γ-Fe 2 O 3 /ZnO@CNT catalysts can be separated easily with a magnet, and a 91% aniline removal rate can be maintained. Furthermore, there are at least 4 kinds of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in this system, i.e., (1) photocatalytic oxidation; (2) catalytic ozonation; (3) photocatalytic ozone; and (4) Fenton oxidation. Thus, a novel stable and magnetically separable catalyst was developed, and new insight were provided for the role of PCO processes in the treatment of aniline.
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Frontiers in Public Health
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2024
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Ma Tianbao,Li Kexian,Sang Wenjuan,Liu Xingyu,Luo Qun,Peng Ye,Wang Mingxing,Luo Xiu,Fang Jingjing,Wang Haijun,Wang Tao,Zuo Changjing
Background: Owing to the long penetration depth of gamma (γ)-rays, individuals working in ionizing radiation environments are chronically exposed to low-dose γ-radiation, resulting in cognitive changes. Dose rate significantly affects radiation-induced biological effects; however, its role in chronic low-dose γ-irradiation-induced cognitive impairment remains unclear. We aimed to investigate whether chronic low-dose γ-irradiation at low-dose-rate (LDR) could induce cognitive impairment and to compare the cognitive alteration caused by chronic low-dose γ-irradiation at LDR and high-dose-rate (HDR).Methods: The rats were exposed to γ-irradiation at a LDR of 6 mGy/h and a HDR of 20 mGy/h for 30 days (5 h/day). Functional imaging was performed to assess the brain inflammation and blood–brain barrier (BBB) destruction of rats. Histological and immunofluorescence analyses were used to reveal the neuron damage and the activation of microglia and astrocytes in the hippocampus. RNA sequencing was conducted to investigate changes in gene expression in hippocampus.Results: The rats in the LDR group exhibited more persistent cognitive impairment than those in the HDR group. Furthermore, irradiated rats showed brain inflammation and a compromised BBB. Histologically, the number of hippocampal neurons were comparable in the LDR group but were markedly decreased in the HDR. Additionally, activated M1-like microglia and A1-like astrocytes were observed in the hippocampus of rats in the LDR group; however, only M1-like microglia were activated in the HDR group. Mechanistically, the PI3K–Akt signaling pathway contributed to the different cognitive function change between the LDR group and HDR group.Conclusion: Compared with chronic low-dose γ-irradiation at HDR, LDR induced more severe cognitive impairment which might involve PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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2024
·Vol. 47
·期 6
·957-969
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IF 3.5
Zou Xiao-Zhou,Gong Lu-Chan,Li Ting-Ting,Lv Shu-Yi,Wang Jun
γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a crucial neurotransmitter with wide application prospects. In this study, we focused on a GABA-producing strain from a traditional Chinese fermented beverage system. Among the six isolates, Lactobacillus hilgardii GZ2 exhibited the greatest ability to produce GABA in the traditional Chinese fermented beverage system. To increase GABA production, we optimized carbon sources, nitrogen sources, temperature, pH, and monosodium glutamate and glucose concentrations and conducted fed-batch fermentation. The best carbon and nitrogen sources for GABA production and cell growth were glucose, yeast extract and tryptone. Gradual increases in GABA were observed as the glucose and monosodium glutamate concentrations increased from 10 g/L to 50 g/L. During fed-batch fermentation, lactic acid was used to maintain the pH at 5.56, and after feeding with 0.03 g/mL glucose and 0.4 g/mL sodium glutamate for 72 h, the GABA yield reached 239 g/L. This novel high-GABA-producing strain holds great potential for the industrial production of GABA, as well as the development of health-promoting functional foods and medical fields.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Dehua Wang,Biqian Wei,Yi Zhang,Tongxin Xie,Jing Yu,Yong Xue,Biao Kong,Changhu Xue,Qingjuan Tang
Excessive salt consumption is strongly linked to the chronic diseases development, highlighting the urgent need for effective salt-reduction strategies in food products. However, reducing salt content often compromises both food preservation and flavor. In this study, we hypothesized that curcumin could enhance the flavor perception of sodium chloride while compensating for its antimicrobial effect in reduced-salt applications. To test this, we developed a curcumin/γ-cyclodextrin/sodium chloride complex (IC), using γ-cyclodextrin as a carrier, and evaluated its antimicrobial and flavor-enhancing properties. The complex's formation was confirmed through various analytical techniques. Results from electronic tongue and sensory evaluations demonstrated that the IC enhanced the perception of saltiness and imparted unique aromatic characteristics compared to standard sodium chloride. GC-IMS analysis identified key aroma contributors, such as aldehydes and alcohols. Additionally, antimicrobial tests revealed that the IC efficiently mediated the sono/photodynamic inactivation of Shewanella putrefaciens and Vibrio parahaemolyticus . In summary, the IC offers a multifunctional approach, enhancing flavor, reducing salt, and enabling antimicrobial activity, while promoting practical uses of sono/photodynamic technology in low-sodium foods.
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2024
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Huijie Qin,Tongwei Zhang,Lihong Bao,Bo Dang,Jianxi Li
The high flammability of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) limits its important applications in fire safety, and the addition of highly effective flame retardants can improve this deficiency. Melamine cyanurate (MCA) has limited carbon-forming ability and therefore is often combined with other flame retardants to achieve synergistic flame retardant effects and thus improve the flame retardancy of EVA. Therefore, in this study, MoS 2 @Fe 3 O 4 hybrid materials were synthesized by in-situ growth of molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) and ferric oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) and their structures were characterized using various techniques. The hybrids were blended with melamine cyanurate (MCA) into ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) by melt blending method to reduce the fire hazard. The EVA composites with 1.0 wt% MoS 2 @Fe 3 O 4 blends significantly improved the coke residue and limiting oxygen index values to 22.5 % and 23.2 %, while their peak heat release rate, total heat release, and total smoke release were reduced by 62.5 %, 11.7 %, and 35.3 %, respectively, as compared to pure EVA. The results suggest that the use of MoS 2 @Fe 3 O 4 hybrids in combination with MCA is a promising strategy for the development of advanced flame-retardant materials.
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MATERIALS & DESIGN
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2017
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Wei Li,Yi Yang,Ming Li,Jie Liu,Daosheng Cai,Qingsong Wei,Chunze Yan,Yusheng Shi
The microstructure design strategy is introduced to improve the mechanical property of a novel γ-Ti-43.5Al-6.5Nb-1.5Cr-0.5C/TiB 2 metal matrix composite (MMC) fabricated by hot isostatic press (HIP). With increasing the content of TiB 2 from 0 to 3 wt%, the average grain size , {001} maximum texture index and average schmid factor of HIP-processed Ti-43.5Al-6.5Nb-1.5Cr-0.5C/TiB 2 parts generally decrease from 27.4 μm, 7.9 and 0.43 to 22.7 μm, 4.1 and 0.38, in addition, the crystallographic texture transforms from the mixture of (001) and (111) orientations to a strong (101) orientation. The phases evolution mechanism in the HIP-processed Ti-43.5Al-6.5Nb-1.5Cr-0.5C/TiB 2 parts can be divided into four steps: first of all, β phase transforms to γ and α phases , then, a small amount of new phases of TiB and TiC emerge by the diffusion of Ti and C atoms, subsequently, the β and α orderly transform to B 2 and α 2 , lastly, the B 2 , α 2 , TiB 2 , TiB and TiC uniformly distribute in the γ matrix. Both the tensile strength and strain of HIP-processed Ti-43.5Al-6.5Nb-1.5Cr-0.5C/TiB 2 components increase from 471.9 MPa and 1.7% to 653.4 MPa 2.1% with the increase of TiB 2 content from 0 to 3 wt%.
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Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
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2018
·Vol. 12
·期 1
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Gao Pan,Song Yuan,Wang Shaoning,Descorme Claude,Yang Shaoxia
The Fe 2 O 3 -CeO 2 -Bi 2 O 3 /γ-Al 2 O 3 catalyst, a novel environmental-friendly material, was used to investigate the catalytic wet air oxidation (CWAO) of cationic red GTL under mild operating conditions in a batch reactor. The catalyst was prepared by wet impregnation, and characterized by special surface area (BET measurement), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Fe 2 O 3 -CeO 2 -Bi 2 O 3 /γ-Al 2 O 3 catalyst exhibited good catalytic activity and stability in the CWAO under atmosphere pressure. The effect of the reaction conditions (catalyst loading, degradation temperature, solution concentration and initial solution pH value) was studied. The result showed that the decolorization efficiency of cationic red GTL was improved with increasing the initial solution pH value and the degradation temperature. The apparent activation energy for the reaction was 79 kJ·mol –1 . Hydroperoxy radicals (HO 2 ·) and superoxide radicals (O 2 – ·) appeared as the main reactive species upon the CWAO of cationic red GTL.
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Nanoscale
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2018
·Vol. 10
·期 15
·6892-6899
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Zhiqiang Cheng,Shengzhe Zhao,Lihao Han
A novel method for synthesizing ZnO/γ-Al2O3 nanofibers by electrospinning and subsequent calcination is reported. The prepared nanofibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The ZnO/γ-Al2O3 nanofibers exhibited excellent capacity for adsorbing organics with a negative zeta potential such as methyl orange (95.8%) and heavy metal ions such as Cr(VI) in aqueous solution. The mechanism of adsorption was investigated, and the adsorption results were fitted using the Langmuir and Freundlich models. Once silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were decorated on the surface of the nanofibers by photoreduction, the Ag/ZnO/γ-Al2O3 nanofibers manifested efficient photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under UV-light illumination. Results confirmed that our Ag/ZnO/γ-Al2O3 nanofibers are a promising adsorbent for the removal of methyl orange and Cr(VI) ions and the adsorbent can be sustainably reused.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2024
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Jianxin Zhu,Haiyang Liu,Haijun Chen,Xiuyi Hua,Deming Dong,Dapeng Liang,Zhiyong Guo,Na Zheng
Low degradation efficiency and significant transition metal leaching are two challenges in persulfate activation systems based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for organic pollutant degradation. Here, the challenges were solved by designing and synthesizing a micron-sized core-shell material, γ-Al 2 O 3 -C-MIL-100(Fe) (γACM), by coating the γ-Al 2 O 3 core with carbon (γ-Al 2 O 3 -C) and futher modifying with MIL-100(Fe). Testing γACM with sulfamethazine (SMZ) demonstrated its outstanding peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation, achieving 92.5 % SMZ removal within 20 min at a low oxidant/pollutant ratio. Fe leaching from γACM was effectively inhibited, with only 3.59 % Fe lost after three recycles. The system showed adaptability across a wide pH range, and usability in sewage effluent, indicating promise for practical application. The hydrophobicity of γ-Al 2 O 3 -C, the coordinatively unsaturated sites in MIL-100(Fe), and the strong bounding of MIL-100(Fe) on γ-Al 2 O 3 -C ensured the effective SMZ gather, PDS activation, and Fe stability respectively, which led to the excellent performances of γACM.
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