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2025
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Yihang Zhao,Mengzhen Jia,Chen Ding,Bingkun Bao,Hangqi Li,Jiabin Ma,Weixuan Dong,Rui Gao,Xuhui Chen,Jiao Chen,Xiaoshuang Dai,Yuanqiang Zou,Jun Hu,Lin Shi,Xuebo Liu,Zhigang Liu
Time-restricted feeding (TRF) holds promise for alleviating cognitive decline in aging, albeit the precise mechanism via the gut-brain axis remains elusive. In a clinical trial, we observed, for the first time, that a 4-month TRF ameliorated cognitive impairments among Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Experiments in 5xFAD mice corroborated the gut microbiota-dependent effect of TRF on mitigating cognitive dysfunction, amyloid-beta deposition, and neuroinflammation. Multi-omics integration linked Bifidobacterium pseudolongum ( B. pseudolongum ) and propionic acid (PA) with key genes in AD pathogenesis. Oral supplementation of B. pseudolongum or PA mimicked TRF's protective effects. Positron emission tomography imaging confirmed PA's blood-brain barrier penetration, while knockdown of the free fatty acid receptor 3 (FFAR3) diminished TRF's cognitive benefits. Notably, we observed a positive correlation between fecal PA and improved cognitive function in an AD cohort, further indicating that TRF enhanced PA production. These findings highlight the microbiota-metabolites-brain axis as pivotal in TRF's cognitive benefits, proposing B. pseudolongum or PA as potential AD therapies. Graphical A 4-month of time-restricted feeding (TRF) intervention alleviated cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, while a 3-month TRF regimen improved spatial memory, reduced amyloid-beta accumulation, and promoted microglial aggregation around plaques in AD mice. Antibiotic-induced gut microbiota depletion partly abolished TRF's benefits. Through creatively integrating gut microbiota, metabolites, and hippocampal genes, Bifidobacterium pseudolongum ( B. pseudolongum ) and propionic acid (PA) were identified as key contributors to TRF's cognitive effects, with supplementation of either mimicking TRF's protective benefits. Positron emission tomography imaging revealed that PA directly crossed the blood-brain barrier, and PA supplementation restored disrupted metabolism in AD mice. Knockdown of its receptor free fatty acid receptor 3 (FFAR3) diminished TRF's protective effects. A case-control study showed a negative association between PA and cognitive status, while the TRF clinical intervention linked fecal PA to cognitive status. These findings suggest PA as a potential biomarker and underscore precise TRF-based nutritional interventions as a promising strategy for managing neurodegenerative diseases. Highlights Time-restricted feeding (TRF) improved cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, with notable enhancement in executive function. Multi-omics integrated analysis in AD mice identified Bifidobacterium pseudolongum ( B. pseudolongum ) and propionic acid (PA) as key mediators of TRF's cognitive benefits. The potential molecular mechanism by which TRF alleviates cognitive impairment induced by AD involves the B. pseudolongum –PA-free fatty acid receptor 3 (FFAR3) pathway. Case-control study and TRF clinical intervention demonstrated PA as a potential biomarker for AD.
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Polymer Chemistry
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 38
·3864-3870
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Siheng Zhang,Jianda Niu,Enci Hu,Liguo Xu,Zhixian Dong,Jinbao Xu,Caihong Lei
The synthesis of poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(amino acid) (PLA-b-PAA) block copolymers is of great interest in biomedicine due to their pronounced biodegradability and biocompatibility. However, the traditional method for preparing the functional block copolymers generally involves a tedious protection and deprotection process by covalent bonding, which may not only degrade the PLA segment during the process but also eliminate the precision in controlling the ROP of NCA. In light of this, in this study, PLA-b-PAAs were directly synthesized by the noncovalent protection between triethylborane (Et3B) and an amino alcohol initiator during the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) process of LA under mild reaction conditions, which produced amino-terminated PLA (PLA-NH2) avoiding the tedious process of the traditional method. Subsequently, the PLA-NH2 macroinitiator was employed to initiate the ROP of N-carboxyanhydride, thereby forming the well-defined PLA-b-PAA block copolymers. The noncovalent protection of hetero-initiators provides a promising platform for the design of PLA-b-PAA polymeric materials with tailored functionalities for biomedical applications.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Yangyang Liu,Yang Li,Xuexin Li,Juru Zhang,Lu Wang,Kailai Lu,Xuechen liu,Xinya Feng,Yizhou Xiao,Shuai Yang,Mingwen Wang,Jie Wu,Jinglei Li,Fei Li
dielectric capacitors are highly desired in advanced high-power electrical systems owing to their fast charge-discharge capabilities, such as electromagnetic devices, high-power microwaves, and hybrid electric vehicles. While the performance of dielectric capacitors is mainly dominated by dielectric materials. (Na 0.5 Bi 0.5 )TiO 3 -(Sr 0.7 Bi 0.2 )TiO 3 (NBT-SBT) as well-known dielectric ceramics attracted much attention and are widely studied owing to their combining antiferroelectric and relaxor features which achieve high energy density and efficiency. However, few studies report the compositional modification of B-site in NBT-SBT dielectric ceramics. Here, we prepared a series of MgNb 2 O 6 doped NBT-SBT ceramics at B-Sites of the perovskite structure. Their phase structure, microstructure morphology structure, elemental distribution, dielectric and energy storage properties are systemically investigated. The resultant characterization showing minor doping MN into NBT-SBT ceramic decreases the polarization hysteresis generating an outstanding energy storage property. In addition, their energy-density variation of less than 10 % over a wide temperature range of −50 to 150°. The present research offers a route for designing dielectric ceramics with enhanced energy storage performance.
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Environmental Technology & Innovation
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2025
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Shuzhen Yang,Bingjing Tian,Yanfang Huang,Bingbing Liu,Shengpeng Su,Wenjuan Wang,Guihong Han
The persistent dye rhodamine B (RhB) in textile wastewater poses severe ecological threats, demanding efficient and sustainable treatment technologies. This study synthesized a novel trimetallic Cu-Fe-Co catalyst via a nitrogen-atmosphere co-reduction method. The catalyst’s unique advantage lies in the synergistic effects of Cu, Fe, and Co, which significantly enhance catalytic performance. The redox-active phases of Cu, combined with the Fenton-like reactivity of Fe, are further optimized by Co doping to improve reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and electron transfer efficiency. Characterization revealed a dendritic structure dominated by Cu, Cu₂O, and FeO phases, with Co-induced lattice expansion (Δ d / d = +0.25 %) enhancing surface reactivity. Under optimized conditions (pH 3, 1.5 g/L catalyst, 20 mg/L RhB), the ternary Cu-Fe-Co catalyst achieved 99.8 % RhB degradation within 40 min, with high mineralization efficiency (46.5 % TOC removal, 82.1 % COD removal). Mechanistic studies demonstrated that Co incorporation promotes the conversion of superoxide radicals (·O₂⁻) into long-lived singlet oxygen (¹O₂), synergistically enhancing oxidative effects from ·OH and ¹O₂, while in situ H₂O₂ generation drives radical chain reactions. Compared to binary catalysts, the ternary system exhibits superior degradation kinetics for RhB and maintains 95.8 % degradation efficiency even after five cycles. This study provides new insights into trimetallic catalyst design, highlighting its practical potential for wastewater treatment.
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Polymers
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2025
·Vol. 17
·期 13
·1874
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Ruting Luo,Yujie Mu,Le Zhao,Jinglin Hua,Lixin Cao,Danting Chen,Kun Li,Zhenkai Jin,Yanchuan Guo,Bing Zhang,Min Wang
Skin is the first line of defence between the human body and the outside world, and it is constantly exposed to external injuries and wounds for a variety of reasons. Collagen is a structural protein of the extracellular matrix and an important component of the dermis. As a wound dressing, collagen not only provides nutrients to wounds but also enhances the immune response in the pre-healing phase, making it an excellent biomaterial for healing. In this study, we used electrospinning and freeze-drying technology to prepare a Bovine Achilles Tendon Collagen (BATC) electrospun composite membrane and a BATC freeze-dried composite membrane using BATC as a substrate supplemented with 16.7% Polyethylene oxide (PEO) and 0.2% Kukoamine B (KuB). The physicochemical properties and biocompatibility of the BATC composite membrane were verified via scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and DSC analysis and by measuring the DPPH radical-scavenging capacity, water absorption, water retention, in vitro drug release, and extract cytotoxicity. The BATC composite membrane was found to have a significant effect on skin wound healing, especially in the middle stage of healing, in a mouse full-thickness skin injury model. The BATC/PEO/KuB electrospun composite membrane (EBPK) had the best capacity for promoting wound healing and can be used as a wound dressing for in-depth research and development, and KuB, a monomer component with a clear structure and mechanism of action, can be used as a candidate component of composite dressings.
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Polymers
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2025
·Vol. 17
·期 16
·2204
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Weidi Zhang,Tiantian Zhou,Jianhao Qiu
The practical application of powdered photocatalysts is significantly hindered by challenges in recyclability and structural instability. This work proposes a sustainable immobilization strategy by integrating BiVO4nanoparticles into a sodium alginate (SA) aerogel scaffold through a facile freeze-drying approach. The abundant hydroxyl/carboxyl groups of SA enable uniform dispersion of BiVO4within the porous network, while the aerogel architecture enhances light-harvesting efficiency and mass transfer kinetics. Innovatively, peroxymonosulfate (PMS) was introduced to synergistically couple photocatalysis with sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation processes (SR-AOPs), where the photogenerated electrons from BiVO4effectively activate PMS to yield high-activity ·SO4−radicals. The optimized BiVO4/SA aerogel achieves nearly complete removal of Rhodamine B within 2 h under visible light, which is competitive to pure BiVO4powders. In addition, the mechanically robust aerogel exhibits exceptional reusability, retaining ~90% efficiency after five cycles without structural collapse. This work provides a paradigm for designing recyclable photocatalyst carriers with dual oxidation pathways, demonstrating significant potential for industrial wastewater treatment.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
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2025
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Xiaoting Mo,Yue Tian,Heming Wang,Jiahao Dai,Fuzhen Cao,Rongyi Huang,Lizhen Long,Jun Liu
The controllable synthesis TiO 2 with desired morphology and phase composition is essential for achieving the properties required in various applications. Herein, TiO 2 nanotube arrays were synthesized through anodic oxidation followed by calcination in an argon atmosphere. The effects of fluoride ion (F - ) concentration in the electrolyte, oxidation time, and calcination temperature on morphology and phase composition were systematically investigated. The optimal conditions for producing well-defined mixed-phase TiO 2 nanotubes were determined to be anodizing at 60 V for 2 h in an electrolyte consisting 0.4 wt% F - . The mixed-phase TiO 2 obtained at 600 °C exhibited the highest photocurrent, which is 2.7 and 3.4 times that of single anatase phase and rutile phase, respectively. The total amount of hydrogen evolution over the optimized mixed-phase TiO 2 photoelectrode reached 387.1 μmol/cm 2 within 160 min under UV–vis illumination at an applied bias of −1.5 V. The corresponding degradation efficiency for RhB (Rhodamine B) at the platinum electrode was approximately 13 %. The enhanced PEC (photoelectrocatalytic) performance of mixed-phase TiO 2 can be attributed to the synergistic effects arising from extended visible-light absorption, a well-defined one-dimensional nanotube structure, and efficient separation of photogenerated carriers at hetero-phase junction. This work provides valuable guidance for synthesizing mixed-phase TiO 2 electrode using controllable methods.
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CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
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2025
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Huimei Mo,Zhanhong Chen,Xiaoying Liao,Shiting Liang,Jin Xu,Haolang Zeng,Shuqian Shen,Junhui Yi
Morphology engineering and heteroatom doping are established strategies for developing high-performance photocatalysts. In this study, phosphorus-doped three-dimensional porous g-C₃N₄ nanosheets were synthesized by calcining melamine–cyanuric acid supramolecular precursors, followed by gas-phase phosphidation using NaH₂PO₂ at 300 °C. The optimized material exhibited exceptional photocatalytic activity, achieving over 99 % Rhodamine B degradation within 40 min under visible light, significantly outperforming undoped 3D and bulk g-C₃N 4 . It also showed the highest photocurrent density and prolonged carrier lifetime, indicating enhanced charge separation. The catalyst maintained >90 % efficiency after four cycles, demonstrating remarkable stability. Mechanistic studies revealed that holes and superoxide radicals serve as the primary active species, with hydroxyl radicals also participating. The enhanced performance is attributed to the synergistic effect of P-doping—which modifies the electronic structure—and the 3D porous framework, which facilitates mass transfer and exposes active sites. This work provides a scalable route to efficient photocatalysts for environmental remediation.
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ACS Synthetic Biology
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2025
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Jing Wu,Ziqian Xiao,Yuhui Du,Minglan Luo,Jiacheng Zhang,Pei Guo,Zhipeng Chen,Binyuan Yang,Tingjian Chen
Aptamer-based sensors (aptasensors) have been extensively employed in biosensing and diagnostics. However, the broader application of aptasensors fabricated with DNA and RNA aptamers has been limited due to the intolerance of DNA and RNA to nucleases in biological fluids. A majority of sugar-modified nucleic acids, in particular 2’-F and 2’-OMe-modified nucleic acids, demonstrate a remarkable resistance to nuclease degradation and thus hold great potential in the development of more stable aptamers and aptasensors. In this work, employing enzymes including a laboratory-evolved polymerase for 2’-modified nucleic acids, we carried out systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) experiments to obtain 2’-F/OMe-RNA aptamers for Bacillus cereus 5/B/6 metallo-β-lactamase (B. cereus 5/B/6 MBL), a crucial marker of many penicillin-resistant strains. Three aptamers composed of 2’-OMe-A, 2’-F-U, 2’-F-C, and 2’-OMe-G nucleotides (Apt-FUC1, Apt-FUC2, and Apt-FUC3) have been obtained and systematically characterized. All of them exhibited excellent target binding affinities, with equilibrium dissociation constant (Kd ) values of 95.9, 70.0, and 81.3 nM, and outstanding biological stability. Combining FAM-labeled Apt-FUC1, Apt-FUC2, and Apt-FUC3 with graphene oxide (GO), which could quench the fluorescence of FAM, we successfully constructed three sensitive and biologically stable 2’-F/OMe-RNA aptasensors for B. cereus 5/B/6 MBL, with the limit of detection (LOD) values of 0.38, 0.27, and 0.29 nM. Moreover, these three aptasensors all demonstrated good specificity for target detection in biological samples. This work has established a streamlined strategy for generating stable 2’-F/OMe-RNA aptamers and aptasensors, which should broaden the application of sugar-modified nucleic acids in biosensing and diagnostics.
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CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
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2025
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Hongyu Wang,Fumin Wang,Kaiwei Wang,Xubin Zhang,Changhao Bing,Xiaolu Fan,Tongxue Zhang,Syed Mujtaba ul Hassan
Developing an approach for the efficient synthesis of TS-1 zeolites with desirable morphologies and tunable coordination environments for Ti active sites is a pivotal challenge in the design of high-performance catalysts and zeolite crystal engineering. Herein, we report a cost-effective and efficient additive, guanidinoacetic acid (GAA), and conduct a systematic study on the synthesis of plate-like TS-1 zeolites using GAA as an additive. Introducing GAA during hydrothermal synthesis not only modulates the morphology of TS-1 crystals but also permits GAA to adequately chemically interact with titanium precursors to form hexa-coordinated Ti species. TS-1 zeolites with a controllable b-axis thickness in the range of 80–110 nm, and abundant framework Ti and hexa-coordinated Ti species are successfully achieved by optimizing the synthetic parameters. Through SEM, FT-IR, XPS, TEM, and XRD analysis, the mechanism of GAA altering crystal growth is mainly to inhibit the growth of the (010) plane. A b-axis-oriented TS-1 zeolite enriched with hexa-coordinated Ti species displays better catalytic performance in the 1-hexene epoxidation reaction than the conventional TS-1 zeolite containing only framework Ti species (35 vs 24%). This can be ascribed to the more active hexa-coordinated Ti species and shorter diffusion distance. This synthetic strategy provides a way to change the zeolite morphology and tune the number and distribution of Ti species in TS-1 zeolites.
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Bioresources and Bioprocessing
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2025
·Vol. 12
·期 1
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Li Yuhan,Wu Guowei,Liu Zeqing,Dai Lingmei,Liu Dehua,Du Wei
Mesoporous MIL-88A (Meso-MIL-88A) shows significant potential as an effective carrier for immobilizing large molecules such as lipases. This study investigates Meso-MIL-88A immobilized lipase for the catalysis of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) incorporation into soybean phosphatidylcholine. Phosphatidyl-EPA and phosphatidyl-DHA are known for their superior health benefits and have garnered significant global attention. Firstly, we developed a novel and green water-washing strategy to synthesize Meso-MIL-88A, demonstrating its significant potential as an effective carrier for immobilizing large molecules such as lipases. Nitrogen adsorption/desorption and XPS analyses revealed that water as the eluent yielded larger average pore diameters and lower sulfur residue content compared to ethanol. This optimized Meso-MIL-88A carrier was used to immobilize Candida antarctica lipase B (CalB@Meso-MIL-88A), which was applied to the production of phosphatidyl-EPA and phosphatidyl-DHA. The immobilized CalB@Meso-MIL-88A exhibited exceptional catalytic efficiency, achieving an unprecedented sn -1 positional incorporation rate of 86.8% (44.2% EPA, 42.7% DHA) with 90% EPA/DHA-ethyl ester (EE) donors, while 97% DHA-EE resulted in a record-high 90.1% DHA incorporation at the sn -1 position. Kinetic studies and molecular docking simulations indicated a higher substrate affinity for DHA-EE, attributed to enhanced transfer efficiency of EPA/DHA-EE in organic solvent system. This study presents the first demonstration of the potential of Meso-MIL-88A for industrial lipase immobilization via this optimized route, offering an eco-friendly and highly efficient catalytic application for nutraceutical synthesis. Graphical abstract
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FEMS YEAST RESEARCH
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2021
·Vol. 21
·期 3
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Zhang Ming,Lu Jinghui,Duan Ximeng,Chen Jinyao,Jin Xueyang,Lin Zhaomin,Pang Yingxin,Wang Xuexiang,Lou Hongxiang,Chang Wenqiang
Amphotericin B (AmB) is a very effective antifungal agent, and resistance in clinical isolates is rare. However, clinical treatment with AmB is often associated with severe side effects. Reducing the administration dose of AmB by combining it with other agents is a promising strategy to minimize this toxicity. In this study, we screened a small compound library and observed that the anti-obesity drug rimonabant exhibited synergistic antifungal action with AmB against Candida species and Cryptococcus neoformans. Moreover, the combination of AmB and rimonabant exhibited synergistic or additive effects against Candida albicans biofilm formation and cell viability in preformed biofilms. The effects of this combination were further confirmed in vivo using a murine systemic infection model. Exploration of the mechanism of synergy revealed that rimonabant enhances the fungicidal activity of AmB by increasing cellular oxidative stress and cell membrane permeability. These findings provide a foundation for the possible development of AmB–rimonabant polytherapies for fungal infections.
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