CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2022
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IF 16.744
Jiaoe Dang,Sining Yun,Yongwei Zhang,Jingjing Yang,Zhuolei Liu,Changwei Dang,Yinhao Wang,Yingying Deng
With the increasing energy demands and impending climate change, significant concerns have been raised over the metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)-derived porous carbons and their utilization for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and triiodide reduction reaction (IRR). However, the provision of high intrinsic activity, active-site accessibility, and structural stability of MOF-derived Co-embedded N-doped carbon (Co/N-C) for HER and IRR is challenging. In this work, core-shell MOF-in-MOF precursors are designed to construct novel double-shell N-C-in-Co/N-C electrocatalysts with nanorod- and rhombic dodecahedron-shaped hollow morphologies (NR-H-C and RD-H-C). The double-shell structured NR-H-C and RD-H-C significantly enhance the HER and IRR activity of Co-MOF-derived Co/N-C. Specifically, NR-H-C achieves a high N-content (10.35 at.%), large specific surface area (590.87 m 2 g −1 ), and hierarchical porous configuration (micropores and mesopores). When NR-H-C is applied as the HER catalyst in alkaline electrolyte, it exhibits an admired overpotential of 123 mV at 10 mA cm −2 and a Tafel slope of 51 mV dec −1 . The solar cell adopting NR-H-C as counter electrode for IRR achieves a high short circuit current density of 16.77 mA cm −2 , an open-circuit voltage of 0.745 V, a fill factor of 0.682, and a power conversion efficiency of 8.51%, higher than that of Pt-based solar cell (16.26 mA cm −2 , 0.744 V, 0.602, and 7.28%). The elucidatory Volmer-Heyrovsky HER mechanism and reversed Volmer-Heyrovsky IRR mechanism give a better understanding of the enhanced dual-functional activity of NR-H-C. This work provides an essential information for the rational design of high-performance dual-functional HER and IRR catalysts and further open up a new avenue for the construction of multicomponent MOFs in the energy conversion field.
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材料科学
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电化学
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
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2015
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IF 4.152
Wei Wei,Xiaoliang Qi,Yucheng Liu,Junjian Li,Xinyu Hu,Gancheng Zuo,Jianfa Zhang,Wei Dong
Salecan is a water-soluble microbial polysaccharide produced by Agrobacterium sp. ZX09, a salt-tolerant strain isolated from a soil sample in our laboratory. Previous work inspired us salecan is a good candidate to fabricate hydrogels. Poly( N , N -diethylacrylamide) is one type of thermo sensitive polymer which is not investigated extremely as poly( N -isopropylacrylamide). Here, we report a novel pH-thermo dual responsive hydrogel based on salecan and poly( N , N -diethylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (semi-IPNs). The physicochemical property of this hydrogel was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), rheological test and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). It was interesting that the storage modulus (G′) and pore size of the hydrogel could be tuned by adjusting the content of salecan and crosslinker. The pH-thermo dual responsive property was demonstrated by swelling behavior test: the swelling ratio of the hydrogel decreased continuously as the temperature increased from 25 °C to 37 °C, while it was pH-dependent as well. Especially, when exposed to a higher temperature (37 °C) and acidic environment (pH 4.0), drug-loaded hydrogel would have a quick release. Finally, the cytotoxicity of drug-free hydrogels was investigated on A549 and HepG2 cells, results showed that it was non-toxic while the DOX released from hydrogels had comparable cytotoxicity with respect to free DOX. In conclusion, the novel salecan/poly( N , N -diethylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) semi-interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels were pH-thermo dual responsive and may be a promising candidate for drug delivery system.
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材料科学
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高分子化学
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药学
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生物医学工程
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2024
·Vol. 191
·期 6
·1-11
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IF 5.3
Zhou Wenxiu,Lv Xiaoyuan,Zhang Shengman,Gao Zhenye,Li Bingjie,Wang Xin
A novel in-tube solid-phase microextraction coupled with an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method has been established for simultaneous quantification of three crucial brain biomarkers N -acetylaspartic acid (NAA), N -acetylglutamic acid (NAG), and N -acetylaspartylglutamic acid (NAAG). A polymer monolith with quaternary ammonium as the functional group was designed and exhibited efficient enrichment of target analytes through strong anion exchange interaction. Under the optimized conditions, the proposed method displayed wide linear ranges (0.1–80 nM for NAA and NAG, 0.2–160 nM for NAAG) with good precision (RSDs were lower than 15%) and low limits of detection (0.019–0.052 nM), which is by far the most sensitive approach for NAA, NAG, and NAAG determination. Furthermore, this approach has been applied to measure the target analytes in mouse brain samples, and endogenous NAA, NAG, and NAAG were successfully detected and quantified from only around 5 mg of cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and hippocampus. Compared with existing methods, the newly developed method in the current study provides highest sensitivity and lowest sample consumption for NAA, NAG, and NAAG measurements, which would potentially be utilized in determining and tracking these meaningful brain biomarkers in diseases or treatment processes, benefiting the investigations of pathophysiology and treatment of brain disorders. Graphical abstract
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分析化学
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神经化学
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生物医学
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TETRAHEDRON
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2017
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IF 2.651
Qiujie Tang,Ping Xie,Jin Wang,Jiajun Lin,Chunlai Feng,Charles U. Pittman,Aihua Zhou
Two cascade coupling reactions were developed between N -alkyl(aryl)- N -methacryloyl benzamides and readily available benzyl alcohols or sodium benzenesulfinates . Through a radical cyclization strategy, these one-pot sequential reactions provided two simple and efficient approaches to the synthesis of a variety of isoquinoline-1,3(2H,4H)-dione derivatives in high yields with a broad substrate scope. These compounds are valuable molecules in drug discovery .
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有机化学
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药物化学
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Materials Advances
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2025
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IF 4.7
Xinxin Li,Lianjie Du,Zhou Wan,Doudou Xu,Chen Liu
In this study, novel ZnO/BiOI/AgI ternary heterojunction photocatalysts were synthesized via a facile precipitation method to address challenges in organic pollutant degradation and microbial disinfection under visible light irradiation. The composites were systematically characterized (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, BET, UV-vis DRS, and PL), showing significantly enhanced visible light absorption, efficient charge carrier separation, and superior photocatalytic performance, compared to binary and single-component counterparts. The optimized ZnO/BiOI/AgI-3030 sample achieved 98.1% degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) and 59.1% degradation of Norfloxacin (NOR) within 3 hours, attributed to the synergistic effects of the heterojunction structure, which facilitated efficient charge transfer and promoted the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Furthermore, the composite demonstrated remarkable antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), with bactericidal rates exceeding 99.8%. Cytotoxicity assays revealed 88.79% inhibition of DLD-1 colorectal cancer cells. Mechanistic studies confirmed the formation of a unique n–p–n heterostructure, enabling effective charge carrier separation and strong redox capabilities. Additionally, the photocatalysts exhibited excellent stability and reusability over four consecutive degradation cycles, maintaining high catalytic efficiency. These findings underscore the potential of ZnO/BiOI/AgI ternary composites as efficient and sustainable photocatalysts for environmental remediation and antimicrobial applications.
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
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2025
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IF 2.2
Lijiao Ma,Yudong Ding,Yi Zhang,Xun Zhu,Hong Wang,Min Cheng,Qiang Liao
To reduce CO 2 emissions and address issues with conventional amine-based aqueous absorbents, a mixed nonaqueous solution of monoethanolamine (MEA) and N , N -dimethylformamide (DMF) was proposed. The density, dynamic viscosity and refractive index of fresh MEA-DMF solutions (10-50 wt% MEA) and CO 2 -loaded solutions (0.10–0.51 mol CO 2 ·(mol MEA) −1 ) were measured across the temperature range of 298.15–333.15 K. The values for fresh solutions were correlated with concentration and temperature using the Jouyban-Acree model (JAM) and an exponential equation. Then the results after CO 2 absorption were derived from the CO 2 loading amount. Additionally, CO 2 absorption performance of MEA-DMF with various concentrations at 303.15–333.15 K and 9.64–134.52 kPa was assessed to determine gas-liquid equilibrium and develop semi-empirical correlations. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis confirmed that carbamate was the primary product formed after CO 2 absorption in the nonaqueous absorbent. These studies provide essential data for equipment design and absorbent optimization. MEA-DMF solutions demonstrate favorable viscosity and CO 2 absorption performance, supporting the potential use of nonaqueous absorbents in industrial CO 2 capture technologies.
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化学工程
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环境科学
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物理化学
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材料科学
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International Journal of Polymer Science
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2018
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IF 1.718
Wenwen Yu,Lijing Zhu,Jiangao Shi,Cunting Zhao
Poly(lactic acid)-block-poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PLA-PDMAEMA) copolymers were synthesized from aminolyzed PLA via reversible addition fragmentation (RAFT) polymerization. PLA undergoes aminolytic degradation with ethylenediamine (EDA). The kinetics of the aminolysis reaction of PLA at different temperatures and EDA concentrations was investigated in detail. The molar masses of products rapidly decreased in the initial stage at low aminolytic degree. Meanwhile, reactive –NH2 and –OH groups were introduced to the end of shorter PLA chains and used as sites to further immobilize the RAFT agent. PLA-PDMAEMA block copolymers were synthesized. A pseudo-first-order reaction kinetics was observed for the RAFT polymerization of PDMAEMA at a low conversion. By controlling the aminolysis reaction of PLA and RAFT polymerization degree of DMAEMA, the length distributions of the PLA and PDMAEMA blocks can be controlled. This method can be extended to more systems to obtain block copolymers with controllable block structure.
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高分子化学
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材料科学
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2025
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IF 7.3
Mei Ma,Jia-qi Bai,Huangfei Liu,Ben Liu,Zhangkai Qian,Suiqin Li,Jingshuai Chen,Mengdie Cai,Song Sun
The preparation of methyl-substituted amines by direct N-methylation of amines with CO2/H2 is an important reaction for CO2 utilization and organic synthesis. However, the design and construction of effective and stable non-noble-metal catalysts for this reaction remain challenging. Here, a cheap non-noble-Cu-based catalyst was prepared and applied in the direct N-methylation reaction of N-methylaniline with CO2 and H2. 5%Cu-ZnO(3.75%)/TiO2 showed 98.8% yield with an initial TOF of 7.7 h–1 after 24 h under 453 K, 1.5 MPa CO2, and 4.5 MPa H2, which was superior to 5%Cu/TiO2, 5%Cu/ZnO, and reported Cu-based catalysts. Furthermore, 5%Cu-ZnO(3.75%)/TiO2 can be reused at least four times and applied to the direct N-methylation of various amines with excellent selectivity. The various characterizations and experimental results showed that Cu0 was the active site, and 5%Cu-ZnO(3.75%)/TiO2 exhibited the largest surface Cu0 amount, thereby contributing to superior catalytic performance. The reaction mechanism of the direct N-methylation reaction of N-methylaniline with CO2 and H2 was proposed based on spectroscopic studies, kinetic studies, and control experiments. The reaction proceeded with the HCHO and N-methylformanilide intermediates, and the formation of HCHO from H2 and CO2 was the rate-determining step.
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化学工程
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催化科学
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材料科学
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POLYMER
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2015
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IF 3.562
Xue Jiang,Chun Feng,Guolin Lu,Xiaoyu Huang
A homopolymer strategy was developed to synthesize temperature and pH/CO 2 stimulus-responsive homopolymers. A new class of acrylamide monomers bearing oligo(ethylene glycol) unit and N,N -diethylaminoethyl group were designed and prepared through Aza-Michael addition reaction followed by amidation with acryloyl chloride using amino group as a linkage to connect oligo(ethylene glycol), N,N -diethylaminoethyl, and polymerizable double bond groups together. Subsequently, the corresponding homopolymers containing oligo(ethylene glycol) unit and N,N -diethylaminoethyl group in each repeated unit were prepared via RAFT polymerization with controlled molecular weights and relatively narrow molecular weight distributions . The lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of homopolymer was examined to be influenced by molecular weight, salt concentration, and pH value of aqueous solution. The LCSTs of homopolymers could be tuned in a wide temperature window by changing pH value of aqueous solution and it increased with the decrease of pH value. Particularly, CO 2 gas as a unique pH stimulus can also reversibly adjust the solubility of homopolymer without the addition of acids or bases.
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高分子化学
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智能材料
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药物递送
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生物医用材料
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刺激响应材料
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2024
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IF 5.3
Hui Shao,Bingqiao Yang,Huihua Luo,Ruiqi Ge,Jie Wu
In this study, N-OSS combined with DDA was examined as an novel collector. The collecting performances and their synergetic interaction mechanisms were investigated comprehensively. The micro-flotation results illustrated N-OSS/DDA exhibited excellent selectivity on separation without pre-activation. Contact angle tests revealed N-OSS/DDA could selectively enhance the hydrophobicity of spodumene, whereas, they barely affected that of albite. FTIR, SEM-EDS and Zeta potential revealed N-OSS/DDA might co-adsorb on spodumene surface rather than that of albite. XPS analysis and DFT calculations inferred the O 1 2p orbitals of -COO- within N-OSS could bond with Al 3s orbitals and the -NH 3 + groups of DDA adsorbed onto spodumene surface via hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction. Meanwhile, the hydrogen bonding between N-OSS and DDA promoted the co-adsorption on spodumene surface. While N-OSS/DDA weakly adsorbed on albite surface through physical adsorption. N-OSS/DDA exhibited outstanding floatability, which maybe a good substitute for conventional collectors in future.
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矿物加工工程
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表面化学
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APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2014
·Vol. 173
·期 8
·2005-2018
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IF 1.687
Yao Huiqin,Lin Ling,Wang Peng,Liu Hongyun
Dual-responsive poly( N , N -diethylacrylamide) (PDEA) hydrogel films with entrapped horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and glucose oxidase (GOD) were successfully prepared on electrode surface with a simple one-step polymerization procedure under mild conditions, designated as PDEA-HRP-GOD. Cyclic voltammetric (CV) response of electroactive probe K 3 Fe(CN) 6 at the film electrodes displayed reversible thermo- and sulfate-responsive switching behavior. For example, at 25 °C, the K 3 Fe(CN) 6 demonstrated a well-defined CV peak pair with large peak currents for the films, showing the on state, while at 40 °C, the CV response was greatly suppressed and the system was at the off state. The influence of temperature and Na 2 SO 4 concentration on the switching behavior of the film system was not independent or separated, but was synergetic. The responsive mechanism of the system was ascribed to the structure change of PDEA component in the films with temperature and sulfate concentration. This switching property of the PDEA-HRP-GOD films could be further used to realize dual-responsive catalytic oxidation of glucose sequentially by HRP and GOD entrapped in the films with Fe(CN) 6
3− as the mediator through changing the surrounding temperature and Na 2 SO 4 concentration. This system may establish a foundation for fabricating a new type of multi-switchable electrochemical biosensors based on bienzyme electrocatalysis.
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生物化学
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材料科学
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分析化学
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JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2025
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IF 3.6
Lei Xu,Hao Sun,Xuefeng Tan,Dong Li,Gen-Qiang Chen,Xumu Zhang
A series of ferrocene-based chiral multidentate P,P,N,N-ligands were successfully designed and synthesized. They can be directly prepared via a one-step nucleophilic substitution reaction from (S)-1-[(R)-2-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocenyl] ethyl acetate [(SC,RFC)-BPPFOAc]. Their ruthenium complexes were used in the asymmetric hydrogenation of 2-pyridyl ketones under mild conditions, the target chiral 1-aryl- or 1-alkyl-(pyridine-2-yl)methanols were obtained with high yields and excellent enantioselectivities. The synthetic utility of this reaction was demonstrated through its utilization in the preparation of key intermediates for a RAS inhibitor and the antihistamine drug Carbinoxamine.
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有机化学
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不对称催化
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药物化学
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配位化学
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