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Chemistry, Analytical
Yang Zang, Chengli Yu, Jingjing Jiang, Huaiguo Xue
Summary: In this study, a novel photoelectrochemical biosensor was developed for sensitive detection of miR-141. The biosensor showed excellent performance and great potential in clinical application.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hongjuan Qin, Zhen Wang, Shaocong Yang, Wenqiang Jiang, Yawei Gu, Jiachuan Chen, Guihua Yang
Summary: A novel type of iron-based nanoparticles decorated with cuprous sulfide and cuprous oxide was developed for the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol. The catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance through adsorption, Fenton-like oxidation, and photocatalytic processes. The research provides a promising approach for the treatment of chlorophenols polluted water.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zeng, Nan Li, Jichang Wang
Summary: This research explores a green synthesis method for controlled synthesis of copper chalcogenides by electrochemical oxidation of copper substrate in a alkaline solution containing sulfide ions. The size and shape of the synthesized CuxS particles can be adjusted by manipulating the applied potential window or scan rate. The successful synthesis of CuxS was confirmed through cyclic voltammetry and X-ray spectroscopy analysis.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuto Suzuki, Kazuaki Taguchi, Wataru Okamoto, Yuki Enoki, Teruyuki Komatsu, Kazuaki Matsumoto
Summary: Covalent attachment of a ferric hemoglobin (metHb) core to three human serum albumin molecules has been used to develop an antidote for hydrogen sulfide poisoning. This study investigated the pharmaceutical integrity of lyophilized metHb-albumin clusters and their reconstitution with different fluids. The results showed that metHb-albumin clusters retained their properties and structure when reconstituted with sterile water for injection or 0.9% sodium chloride injection, but showed changes and higher mortality rate when reconstituted with 5% dextrose injection.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Qinghua Yan, Ruixue Wu, Hongli Chen, Haijiao Wang, Wenbin Nan
Summary: This study develops an electrochemical biosensor using Cu2O nanoparticles as the nanomaterial, thionine as an electron mediator, and chitosan as a cross-linking agent to immobilize cholesterol oxidase. The biosensor exhibits excellent electrochemical characteristics, good linearity, high sensitivity, and low detection limit for cholesterol detection. It also shows strong anti-interference, good reproducibility, stability, and high recovery rate in actual samples, making it suitable for highly sensitive cholesterol detection.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yingying You, Shaobin Huang, Zhen He
Summary: In this study, a hybrid catalyst composed of α-Fe2O3 and Cu2S was synthesized and showed excellent surfactant removal performance in a heterogeneous persulfate-AOP system. The AOP containing the catalyst FC75 achieved 100.0% removal of SDS, significantly higher than using α-Fe2O3 or Cu2S alone. The catalyst also demonstrated effective performance in recycling tests and actual wastewater, indicating its potential for surfactant degradation.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Siqi Xiang, Changhao Liu, Yihan Liang, Xinfang Zhang
Summary: In this study, the Cu content was controlled to reduce the superionic phase transition temperature and extend the high ZT temperature range, in order to improve the average ZT of Cu-rich cuprous sulfide materials. However, increasing Cu vacancies inevitably increases the carrier concentration and carrier thermal conductivity, reducing the ZT value of the material. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably control the Cu content to balance the carrier concentration and superionic phase transition temperature.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Siqi Xiang, Yihan Liang, Xinfang Zhang
Summary: Mn doping and S-evaporation can optimize the carrier concentration and introduce pore defects, thus improving the thermoelectric properties and thermal stability of cuprous sulfide materials.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siqi Xiang, Kun Yi, Yihan Liang, Xinfang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of preparing copper foil by treating cuprous sulfide superionic conductor with an electric field. Smooth, complete, and uniform copper foil with different thicknesses was successfully prepared. The concentration of copper and the energy barrier of copper precipitation were found to be the key factors determining the characteristics of the copper foil. This method provides a new option for the preparation of high-quality copper foil, which can be used in lithium batteries and printed circuit boards.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mu-Han Hsieh, Zhe-Hong Su, Er-Ting Wu, Michael H. Huang
Summary: Cu2O rhombic dodecahedra and cubes functionalized with 4-nitrophenylacetylene were used as photocatalysts for the oxidation of aryl sulfides to produce aryl sulfoxides. Under the supply of oxygen and blue LED light, the reaction could be completed in 12 hours in a water and methanol mixed solution. High product yields and excellent selectivity for sulfoxides over sulfones were achieved, with a thioanisole to methyl phenyl sulfoxide yield of 98%. Mechanistic study revealed the involvement of photogenerated electrons, holes, and superoxide radicals in the oxidation reaction. The simple preparation of the photocatalyst and molecular functionalization demonstrate the effectiveness of surface-controlled ionic solids as photocatalysts for organic transformations.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
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Engineering, Chemical
Zhiwei Wang, Zhi Li, Jiaojiao Bu, Juanjian Ru, Yixin Hua, Ding Wang
Summary: Cuprous sulfide was efficiently desulfurized and recycled to obtain pure polycrystalline nano-Cu with a high current efficiency of 96.58% using the ChCl-EG deep eutectic solvent.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Jianhua Zhang, Huaying Hu, Lianqiao Yang
Summary: A highly stable AChE sensor based on TiO2-NRs and rGO for detecting DDVP was successfully developed. The sensor showed good catalytic activity, impedance characteristics, a wide response range to DDVP concentrations, low detection limit, and exhibited good repeatability and selectivity.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Siqi Xiang, Yihan Liang, Mengcheng Zhou, Xinfang Zhang
Summary: Thermoelectric materials based on Cu1.8S face challenges in high-temperature applications due to oxidation and spontaneous decomposition. However, partially replacing S atoms with Se can significantly enhance the anti-oxidation and anti-decomposition capacities of Cu1.8S materials, while improving their thermoelectric performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yi Xu, Xuru Jin, Moonis Ali Khan, Ana Claudia Paiva-Santos, Pooyan Makvandi
Summary: A novel biodegradable dextrin-based nanocomposite, PPy@Dex, was prepared using in-situ radical chemical polymerization technique and characterized using various methods. The synthesized bionanocomposite showed exceptional properties, making it a superior candidate for biomolecule immobilization and biosensor construction. The resulting biosensor, Hb-PPy@Dex/GCE, exhibited high activity in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Dinesh K. Amarasinghe, Philip Yox, Gayatri Viswanathan, Adedoyin N. Adeyemi, Kirill Kovnir
Summary: The solvothermal synthesis of two bismuth sulfohalides with common structural motifs was explored. It was found that one of the compounds exhibited lower thermal and electrical conductivities.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
