Article
Food Science & Technology
Caili Tang, Zheng Wan, Yilu Chen, Yiyun Tang, Wei Fan, Yong Cao, Mingyue Song, Jingping Qin, Hang Xiao, Shiyin Guo, Zhonghai Tang
Summary: This study used stigmasterol as an oleogelator and explored its concentration-dependent effects on the properties of organogels. The results showed that stigmasterol can efficiently structure rapeseed oil at low concentrations, and the organogels exhibited strong gel properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongmei Zhang, Mingmin Zhang, Chuhao Chen, Xin Su
Summary: The anionic wormlike micelles prepared from amino acid surfactant show multiple pH and temperature responses. By adjusting the pH value, the micellar solution can reversibly transform between a low-viscosity emulsion and a viscoelastic fluid. The viscosity of the solution changes reversibly with pH and the gel temperature increases with pH.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gadeer R. S. Ashour, Alaa M. Alqahtani, Matokah M. Abualnaja, Hanadi A. Katouah, Noof A. Alenazi, Meshari M. Aljohani, Fathy Shaaban, Nashwa M. El-Metwaly
Summary: This study synthesized and characterized novel hydrazonotriazole analogues with different hydrophobic alkoxy units. The alkyl-substituted naphthalene-type hydrazonotriazoles acted as pH sensitive and thermoreversible organogelators. They were prepared by aldol condensation and exhibited gelation properties in various solvents with a sol-gel reversible response to pH changes and colorimetric change. The optimal gelation was observed in the nonyl-substituted hydrazone with thermal stability up to 58°C.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haritha Asokan-Sheeja, Su Yang, Ashley A. Adones, Weike Chen, Brandon B. Fulton, Uday K. Chintapula, Kytai T. Nguyen, Carl J. Lovely, Chad A. Brautigam, Kwangho Nam, He Dong
Summary: Self-assembled peptides are a promising family of biomaterials that can be used for various biomedical applications. This study introduces a simple yet effective approach to construct pH-responsive peptide assemblies by incorporating unnatural ionic amino acids with aliphatic tertiary amine side chains. Through experimental and computational investigations, the researchers demonstrate that these residues can be incorporated and stabilized within the hydrophobic compartment of the peptide assembly, resulting in a shift of their pKa values to a biologically relevant pH range. The pH-induced ionization and its effect on the assembly's biological activity are thoroughly analyzed. This approach allows for the tuning of pH responsiveness across a wide pH range in complex biological environments, making it highly valuable for applications such as targeted therapeutic delivery and proton transport.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lakshmi Priya Datta, Triparna Mukherjee, Tapan Kumar Das
Summary: The rampant use of antibiotics and emergence of zoonotic diseases have led to serious global health hazards. Fungal infections, particularly those caused by Aspergillus species, are challenging due to their eukaryotic nature. Researchers have developed pH responsive cationic biocompatible polymers based on amino acids inspired by antimicrobial peptides, which have demonstrated effective fungicidal activities against Aspergillus niger. The mechanism of action involves inhibition of hyphal growth and distortion of conidiophores, with the aqueous solution properties of the side chain groups of individual amino acids significantly influencing the fungicidal activities.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Liu, Shujuan Luan, Chunli Zhang, Rui Wang, Yanan Zhang, Mengying Zhang, Qianli Sheng, Guang Han, Tianshun Wang, Shiyong Song
Summary: By introducing dopamine groups onto the skeleton of nanogels, efficient loading and pH-controlled release of bortezomib were achieved, leading to enhanced bioavailability and therapeutic effect of the drug. The pH-sensitive borated bonds between bortezomib and catechol groups endowed the drug with pH-responsive release behavior. In vivo experiments demonstrated that loading bortezomib into nanogels significantly enhanced its anti-tumor effect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanan Xing, Liya Zhang, Li Yu, Aixin Song, Junqing Hu
Summary: pH-switchable Pickering foams were constructed using particles from amino acids with metal ions as stabilizers. The foams exhibit good stability and can be cycled between foaming and defoaming forms by modulating pH of solutions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Guowei Ding, Fengqing Gai, Zhiming Gou, Yujing Zuo
Summary: Lysosomes, as important degradative organelles, play a crucial role in various cellular metabolic activities. This study presents the design and synthesis of two novel fluorescent probes based on spiropyrans for dual-channel monitoring of lysosomal pH and lysosomal autophagy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Vaishali Singh, Shubhra Kala, Tanmay Rom, Avijit Kumar Paul, Rampal Pandey
Summary: A new preparation method for a bidentate N,O-donor Schiff base fluorescent ligand and its complexes with Ni(ii) and Zn(ii) was illustrated. The structure of the ligand and one complex was determined by X-ray single crystal analysis. The ligand formed a mechanically stable Ni(ii)-gel, which exhibited reversible ON-OFF-ON fluorescence switching behavior in the presence of Zn2+, Cu2+ and Hg2+.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Botian Li, Da Xiao, Xiaodong Gai, Bo Yan, Haimu Ye, Liming Tang, Qiong Zhou
Summary: In this study, coordination polymers with azo groups on the main chain were prepared through the coordination of C-3 symmetric azopyridine ligands and Ag(i). The trans coordination polymer exhibited self-healing and multi-stimuli response, forming an organogel, while the cis coordination polymer assembled into responsive nanoparticles that can produce fibrous precipitation under light irradiation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hatai Jongprasitkul, Vijay Singh Parihar, Sanna Turunen, Minna Kellomaki
Summary: The challenges of poor printability and low printing accuracy in hyaluronic acid-based bioinks for extrusion-based 3D bioprinting are tackled by developing a bioink consisting of gallic acid-functionalized hyaluronic acid (HAGA) and hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA). The blend's HAGA component enables viscosity modulation, resulting in improved injectability and printability. Postprinting, the HAMA component is photocrosslinked to create a hydrogel with both HAGA and HAMA networks, showing sufficient printing quality and accuracy. The bioink also has enhanced viscoelastic properties, tissue adhesion, and antioxidant activity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengying Lin, Xiuping Lu, Guoping Lu, Jianzhong Jiang
Summary: In this study, a photo-responsive organogel made from low molecular mass gelators (LMOGs) of stilbenedicarboxylic acid (St) and octadecylamine (NC18) was described. Organogels were formed by the mixture of St and NC18 in various organic solvents, forming ion pairs via electrostatic interaction. The phase transition temperature of the St(NC18)2 gel increased with the increase of gel agent concentration, reaching a constant value of 369 K at a concentration of 90 mmol/L. The organogels could be destroyed by UV irradiation due to the photo-responsive characteristics of the stilbene group. Compared to traditional responsive LMOGs, the St(NC18)2 gel system is composed of readily available compounds, making it suitable for a wider range of applications in the development of smart materials for sensors, recognition, and separation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yuseon Shin, Patihul Husni, Kioh Kang, Dayoon Lee, Sehwa Lee, Eunseong Lee, Yuseok Youn, Kyungtaek Oh
Summary: The combination of nanotechnology and chemotherapy has led to more effective drug design through the development of nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems, offering precise control over the release of therapeutics. Among these systems, photo-triggered and pH-induced delivery methods have been widely studied and are effective in targeting solid tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Brahim El Ibrahimi, Ali Baddouh, Rachid Oukhrib, Souad El Issami, Zakaria Hafidi, Lahcen Bazzi
Summary: The study found that Histidine and Phenylalanine showed the most significant inhibition effectiveness against tin corrosion at different pH values, with all inhibitors demonstrating higher prevention values at pH 5 compared to pH 2. This is attributed to the ability of the compounds to form hydrogen bonds and interact effectively with the metal surface at pH 5.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Panping Yang, Wenhui Chen, Jingguo Li, Shaokui Cao, Xiaoman Bi, Jun Shi
Summary: The near-infrared (NIR)/pH dual-responsive nanoplatform has great potential in remote photothermal therapy. Hollow CuS nanoparticles with high photothermal conversion efficiency were synthesized and CuS@HAP/HA nanoclusters with controllable drug release property were prepared. CuS@HAP/HA displayed distinct NIR/pH dual-responsive drug release properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Marthe Soenksen, Kornelius Kerl, Hana Bunzen
Summary: Although arsenic has a history as a poison, it has gained reputation as a promising anticancer drug. Transitioning arsenic trioxide from bench to bedside poses challenges, which nanomedicine tools are proposed to address. Various materials as nanocarriers of arsenic trioxide have been examined to improve drug delivery.
MEDICINAL RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Richard Roes-Ohlenroth, Corbinian Freudig, Maryana Kraft, Hana Bunzen, Dirk Volkmer
Summary: Research into hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) and especially metal hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (M-HOFs) is still in its infancy. The use of Kuratowski coordination units has advanced this field by synthesizing and characterizing a novel series of M-HOFs. These frameworks are stabilized via a unique hydrogen bond framework between amine functional groups and a central halogen anion, resulting in important additions to the subclass of permanently porous M-HOFs.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2022)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Claire L. Hobday, Simon Krause, Sven M. J. Rogge, Jack D. Evans, Hana Bunzen
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Johannes W. M. Osterrieth, Jarnes Rampersad, David Madden, Nakul Rampal, Luka Skoric, Bethany Connolly, Mark D. Allendorf, Vitalie Stavila, Jonathan L. Snider, Rob Ameloot, Joao Marreiros, Conchi Ania, Diana Azevedo, Enrique Vilarrasa-Garcia, Bianca F. Santos, Xian-He Bu, Ze Chang, Hana Bunzen, Neil R. Champness, Sarah L. Griffin, Banglin Chen, Rui-Biao Lin, Benoit Coasne, Seth Cohen, Jessica C. Moreton, Yamil J. Colon, Linjiang Chen, Rob Clowes, Francois-Xavier Coudert, Yong Cui, Bang Hou, Deanna M. D'Alessandro, Patrick W. Doheny, Mircea Dinca, Chenyue Sun, Christian Doonan, Michael Thomas Huxley, Jack D. Evans, Paolo Falcaro, Raffaele Ricco, Omar Farha, Karam B. Idrees, Timur Islamoglu, Pingyun Feng, Huajun Yang, Ross S. Forgan, Dominic Bara, Shuhei Furukawa, Eli Sanchez, Jorge Gascon, Selvedin Telalovic, Sujit K. Ghosh, Soumya Mukherjee, Matthew R. Hill, Muhammed Munir Sadiq, Patricia Horcajada, Pablo Salcedo-Abraira, Katsumi Kaneko, Radovan Kukobat, Jeff Kenvin, Seda Keskin, Susumu Kitagawa, Ken-ichi Otake, Ryan P. Lively, Stephen J. A. DeWitt, Phillip Llewellyn, Bettina Lotsch, Sebastian T. Emmerling, Alexander M. Putz, Carlos Marti-Gastaldo, Natalia M. Padial, Javier Garcia-Martinez, Noemi Linares, Daniel Maspoch, Jose A. Suarez del Pino, Peyman Moghadam, Rama Oktavian, Russel E. Morris, Paul S. Wheatley, Jorge Navarro, Camille Petit, David Danaci, Matthew J. Rosseinsky, Alexandros P. Katsoulidis, Martin Schroder, Xue Han, Sihai Yang, Christian Serre, Georges Mouchaham, David S. Sholl, Raghuram Thyagarajan, Daniel Siderius, Randall Q. Snurr, Rebecca B. Goncalves, Shane Telfer, Seok J. Lee, Valeska P. Ting, Jemma L. Rowlandson, Takashi Uemura, Tomoya Liyuka, Monique A. van derVeen, Davide Rega, Veronique Van Speybroeck, Sven M. J. Rogge, Aran Lamaire, Krista S. Walton, Lukas W. Bingel, Stefan Wuttke, Jacopo Andreo, Omar Yaghi, Bing Zhang, Cafer T. Yavuz, Thien S. Nguyen, Felix Zamora, Carmen Montoro, Hongcai Zhou, Angelo Kirchon, David Fairen-Jimenez
Summary: Porosity and surface area analysis are important in modern materials science. However, there is a lack of attention to the reproducibility issue in calculating BET surface areas from identical isotherms, raising concerns over the reliability of reported BET areas. To address this, a new computational approach called BET surface identification (BETSI) has been developed for accurately and systematically determining the BET area of nanoporous materials.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sourov Chandra, Alice Sciortino, Shruti Shandilya, Lincan Fang, Xi Chen, Nonappa, Hua Jiang, Leena-Sisko Johansson, Marco Cannas, Janne Ruokolainen, Robin H. A. Ras, Fabrizio Messina, Bo Peng, Olli Ikkala
Summary: This study presents a new strategy for in situ site-selective Ag-doping at the central core of AuNCs using sulphated colloidal surfaces as templates. This approach greatly improves the photoluminescence quantum efficiency of AuNCs by eliminating nonradiative losses.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amrita Chakraborty, Megha Maria Stanley, Biswajit Mondal, Nonappa, Mohammad Bodiuzzaman, Papri Chakraborty, M. P. Kannan, Thalappil Pradeep
Summary: Quantized energy levels and unique optoelectronic properties of atomically precise noble metal nanoclusters have made them important in various fields. Recent studies have shown that these nanoclusters can either participate in colloidal assembly or lead to products with atom exchange depending on the reactant. Furthermore, anisotropic plasmonic nanoparticles with sharp edges and protrusions exhibit higher chemical reactivity and can induce site-specific growth of foreign metals and metal oxide shells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kavalloor Murali Lakshmi, Jose V. Rival, Pakath Sreeraj, Sindhu R. Nambiar, Chinnaiah Jeyabharathi, Nonappa, Edakkattuparambil Sidharth Shibu
Summary: Atomically precise nanoclusters (NCs) have been used for constructing self-assembled multifunctional superstructures, however, long-range reversible self-assembly based on dynamic covalent chemistry on the NC surface has not been explored yet. In this study, Au-25 NCs containing thiolated umbelliferone ligands were used to achieve self-assembly and inter-toroidal reaction, resulting in macroscopic supertoroidal honeycomb frameworks. The study also demonstrated a photo-controlled drug release system using a cross-photocycloaddition reaction between coumarin-tethered NCs and an anticancer drug.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sourov Chandra, Alice Sciortino, Susobhan Das, Faisal Ahmed, Arijit Jana, Jayoti Roy, Diao Li, Ville Liljestrom, Hua Jiang, Leena-Sisko Johansson, Xi Chen, Marco Nonappa, Marco Cannas, Thalappil Pradeep, Bo Peng, Robin H. A. Ras, Zhipei Sun, Olli Ikkala, Fabrizio Messina
Summary: A study reports on an atomically precise ultrasmall Au(I)(6) nanocluster with unique properties, including efficient third harmonic generation, intense photoluminescence, ultrafast quantum coherence, and electron accepting properties. The nanoclusters were formed through a sequential reduction protocol using ascorbic acid, and showed strong third harmonic generation response and excellent stability. The results suggest potential applications in multifunctional devices, fast photoswitches, and quantum colloidal devices.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Matias Paatelainen, Markus Lahikainen, Alex Berdin, Kim Kuntze, Werner M. Nau, Nonappa, Arri Priimagi
Summary: Supramolecular host-guest complexes are dynamic systems consisting of macrocyclic host molecules encapsulating smaller guest molecules, and can be used to tackle fluorescence quenching and photobleaching. This study demonstrates the application of supramolecular host-guest complexation in a hydrogel network to create tunable hydrogel-based lasers. By doping hydrogel with cucurbit[7]uril as a host molecule, the fluorescent quantum yield and photostability of Rhodamine B molecules in the hydrogel are significantly improved. A thin-film distributed feedback hydrogel laser with wavelength tunability is fabricated to showcase the concept. These findings, combined with the stimuli-response of hydrogels, open up possibilities for affordable and small-scale photonic devices for sensing applications.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Patryk Obstarczyk, Anna Pniakowska, Nonappa, Marcin P. . Grzelczak, Joanna Olesiak-Banska
Summary: The distinct polarity of biomolecule surfaces is crucial for their biochemistry and functions. We developed ultrasmall gold nanoclusters capped with a 12-crown-4 ligand that can image both hydrophilic and hydrophobic bio-interfaces. These nanoclusters can serve as probes for multimodal bioimaging and successfully stain hydrophobic surfaces while revealing structural features at a nanoscale.
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Korath Shivan Sugi, Amritha P. Sandra, Nonappa, Debasmita Ghosh, Jyoti Sarita Mohanty, Murugesan Paulthangam Kannan, B. S. Sooraj, Pillalamarri Srikrishnarka, Jayoti Roy, Wakeel Ahmed Dar, Thalappil Pradeep
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Korath Shivan Sugi, Amritha P. P. Sandra, Nonappa, Debasmita Ghosh, Jyoti Sarita Mohanty, Murugesan Paulthangam Kannan, B. S. Sooraj, Pillalamarri Srikrishnarka, Jayoti Roy, Wakeel Ahmed Dar, Thalappil Pradeep
Summary: Orthogonal self-assembly is used to create complex superstructures from atomically precise silver nanoclusters, and the process is tunable by controlling the molar ratio of the ligand. The resulting nanostructures exhibit enhanced NIR emission due to restricted intramolecular motion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayoti Roy, Biswajit Mondal, Gaurav Vishwakarma, Nonappa, Nishanthi Vasanthi Sridharan, Pattabiraman Krishnamurthi, Thalappil Pradeep
Summary: Reactions between nanoclusters and metal-oxide nanoparticles have been explored for the first time, resulting in the formation of alloy nanoclusters and self-assembled colloidal superstructures. The study demonstrates the possibility of extending interparticle reactions to a wide range of chemical systems.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Burcu Firatligil-Yildirir, Ozden Yalcin-Ozuysal, Nonappa
Summary: Breast cancer is a challenging disease due to its multiple molecular subtypes, heterogeneity, and ability to metastasize. In vitro and in vivo models have limitations in replicating the complex process of metastasis, but lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems offer valuable insights and preclinical models for personalized treatments. LOC platforms provide cost-effective and scalable solutions for studying breast cancer metastasis and diagnosis, as well as evaluating advanced nanomedicine.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nonappa
Summary: As nanotechnology advances, there is a growing need for engineering nanomaterials with atomic-level precision for self-assembly. This article discusses the potential of virus capsids and atomically precise nanoparticles in designing self-assembly at different length scales.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
