Article
Chemistry, Physical
John Keil, Yaling Liu, Uwe Kortshagen, Vivian E. Ferry
Summary: A study on a bilayer luminescent solar concentrator for potential agrivoltaic applications, showing high waveguide efficiency for the Si nanocrystal layer and increased absorption efficiency through a combination of direct absorption enhancement and sensitization for the CdSe/CdS layer. This bilayer system offers significant transmission spectrum tunability across the absorption bands of chlorophyll, which may be useful for agrivoltaic studies of different crop species.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Stefan Martin, Nina A. Henke, Carola Lampe, Markus Doeblinger, Kilian Frank, Patrick Ganswindt, Bert Nickel, Alexander S. Urban
Summary: Anisotropic blue-green emitting CsPbBr3 nanocrystals with precise tunability of emission wavelength in the range of 475-500 nm have been synthesized using a spontaneous crystallization method. The growth process can be controlled by injecting an enhancement solution, allowing for excellent control over nanocrystal size. This study is of great importance for enhancing the functionality of these nanocrystals.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hui-Ting Mao, Yang Yang, Kai-Yue Zhao, Ying-Chen Duan, Wei-Lin Song, Guo-Gang Shan, Zhong-Min Su
Summary: The emission color of Ir(III) complexes can be adjusted by changing cyclometalated ligands, leading to the successful construction of a strong blue-emitting complex. Additionally, all complexes exhibit remarkable and reversible mechanochromic luminescence behavior upon mechanical grinding.
Review
Plant Sciences
Siti Nor Akmar Abdullah, Azzreena Mohamad Azzeme, Kobra Yousefi
Summary: This paper reviews the mechanisms of plant response to cold stress, including transcription factor regulation, early and late responses, and long-term memory reprogramming. The regulatory network can be divided into CBF-dependent and independent pathways. In addition, post-transcriptional regulation by miRNAs, control during ribosomal translation, and post-translational regulation have important effects on the cellular abundance of key regulatory factors.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soheil Hamidi Tabrizi, Bahareh Tanhaei, Ali Ayati, Sara Ranjbari
Summary: In this study, the surface of montmorillonite K10 was successfully modified to Mt-HDA, resulting in improved removal efficiency of Tartrazine (TZ) from aqueous phase. The experimental results showed that HDA modification significantly enhanced the adsorption ability of montmorillonite towards TZ molecules, with fast adsorption process and maximum adsorption capacity of 59mg/g at 45 degrees C.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Celine Rivaux, Tugce Akdas, Ranjana Yadav, Omar El-Dahshan, Davina Moodelly, Wai Li Ling, Dmitry Aldakov, Peter Reiss
Summary: Continuous flow synthesis of highly luminescent AIS/ZnS QDs was achieved with high PLQY values in short reaction times, by optimizing reaction parameters and favoring the formation of defect complexes through the addition of excess indium and low reaction temperatures. Structural disorder and the formation of ZnIn- antisite defects during ZnS shell growth contribute to the high efficiency of the QDs. The presented method allows for excellent reproducibility and scalability for large-scale production.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Seyyed Mohsen Beladi-Mousavi, Gerardo Salinas, Nikolas Antonatos, Vlastimil Mazanek, Patrick Garrigue, Zdenek Sofer, Alexander Kuhn
Summary: Graphene has unique characteristics that make it appealing for energy-related applications, but generating functional graphene sheets is challenging. This study presents a novel approach based on bipolar electrochemistry to control the dispersibility and conductivity of graphene sheets, which can be used in organic battery and catalysis applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anming Li, Zhaohan Li, Lijun Pan, Zhiwen Wang, Weiguang Chen, Qinqin Shao, Bingjie Wu, Yanan Tang
Summary: Multifunctional upconversion luminescent nanoheaters based on surfactant-free solvothermal synthesized NaGd(MoO4)(2):Yb3+/Tm3+ nanocrystals exhibit both upconversion photoluminescence and photothermal conversion capabilities, making them promising candidates for temperature self-monitoring photothermal therapy or other biological applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Emma T. van der Westhuizen, K. H. Christopher Choy, Celine Valant, Simon McKenzie-Nickson, Sophie J. Bradley, Andrew B. Tobin, Patrick M. Sexton, Arthur Christopoulos
Summary: The M-1 and M-4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are important drug targets for neurological diseases. Selective targeting of these receptors has been challenging, but the discovery of subtype selective mAChR positive allosteric modulators has opened new possibilities. However, there are still hurdles to overcome, such as on-target side effects and the need for biased signaling profiles in drug candidates to avoid adverse effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gill M. Biesold, Shuang Liang, Blair Brettmann, Naresh Thadhani, Zhitao Kang, Zhiqun Lin
Summary: This review introduces colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals and examines the effects of uniform pressure on the optical properties of various semiconductor nanocrystals, summarizing the optical properties of these nanocrystals under static and dynamic pressure. Future research directions and applications utilizing the pressure-dependent optical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals are also discussed.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kun Xu, Xiao-Mei Zhang, Haifeng Chen, Chanjuan Zhang, Jinlong Zhu, Zhiyuan Cheng, Penghui Huang, Xinan Zhou, Yuchen Miao, Xianzhong Feng, Yong-Fu Fu
Summary: Through screening transgenic lines with RNAi-silenced florigen homologs in soybean, a line named GmFTL-RNAi#1 was identified, which showed minor changes in expression and flowering time but significant increase in soybean yield. This demonstrates a potential trade-off between flowering time and high yield by fine-tuning the expression of flowering activators.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Benedict J. Elvers, Sebastian Paetsch, Siva S. M. Bandaru, Vera Krewald, Carola Schulzke, Christian Fischer
Summary: Heteroleptic molybdenum complexes with P2N2 and non-innocent dithiolene ligands were synthesized and electrochemically characterized. The reduction potentials of the complexes were adjusted by ligand-ligand cooperativity via non-covalent interactions. This finding was supported by electrochemical studies, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and temperature-dependent NMR spectroscopy. The observed behavior resembles enzymatic redox modulation through second ligand sphere effects.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Kocsi, Andreas Orthaber, K. Eszter Borbas
Summary: Carbostyrils monofluorinated in specific positions were synthesized and incorporated into ligands, forming luminescent complexes. The position of fluorination strongly influenced the photophysical properties of the emitters.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amaka J. Onyianta, Anita Etale, Todor T. Koev, Jean-Charles Eloi, Yaroslav Z. Khimyak, Stephen J. Eichhorn
Summary: In this unconventional approach, polypropylene microparticles were suspended and stabilized in aqueous suspensions of amphiphilic cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) to enable adsorption of the nanoparticles onto the thermoplastic. This method increased the Young's moduli of the CNC-thermoplastic composites and could be extended to other thermoplastics.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jun Wang, Yi-Lin Hu, Rui-Xian Zhao, Qiu-Lin Wen, Jian Wang, Ni Yang, Jian Ling, Cheng Zhi Huang, Qiue Cao
Summary: In this study, luminescent CsPbBr3 PNCs were used for the detection of Hg2+ in water using liquid/liquid extraction method. The method showed linear measurement of Hg2+ concentration with a LOD of 35.65 nM, demonstrating potential for visualization of Hg pollution in water and promoting the application of PNCs in detecting important targets in water environments.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yingfeng Li, Ke Li, Xinyu Wang, Mengkui Cui, Peng Ge, Junhu Zhang, Feng Qiu, Chao Zhong
Article
Polymer Science
Shilin Mu, Jingjie Nan, Chenyu Shi, Xiaoduo Tang, Shuwei Liu, Hongxu Chen, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoduo Tang, Xiaomeng Wang, Yihan Sun, Liang Zhao, Daowei Li, Junhu Zhang, Hongchen Sun, Bai Yang
Summary: The bio-multifunctional hydrogel CCOD-MgO accelerates wound healing through a double cross-linking mechanism, exhibiting high tissue adhesion, self-repair capabilities, and low swelling rate. In vitro experiments show that CCOD-MgO has higher adhesion strength and antibacterial properties compared to other hydrogels, effectively protecting wounds from infection.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Xiaomeng Wang, Xiaoduo Tang, Nuo Li, Yihan Sun, Ruotong Yu, Junhu Zhang, Daowei Li, Bai Yang, Hongchen Sun
Summary: This study proposes a new strategy for effective infectious burn wound healing by inducing partial epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). The adhesive hydrogel patch, composed of black phosphorus nanosheets, catechol-modified chitosan, and oxidized dextran, can orchestrate key early skin wound healing processes and restore the intact epithelial barrier through fast induction of partial EMT.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nianzuo Yu, Feiran Zhang, Xiaoduo Tang, Yongshun Liu, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang, Quan Wang
Summary: A microfluidic spotting-screening platform (MSSP) has been developed for controlling the effect of extracellular matrix on cell development. The MSSP can precisely control the behavior of mesenchymal stem cells, such as adhesion and differentiation, and provides a feasible and high-throughput platform for hydrogel-microarray-based materials.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yajun Wang, Jingjie Nan, Huilong Ma, Jiajun Xu, Feifei Guo, Yufeng Wang, Yongye Liang, Junhu Zhang, Shoujun Zhu
Summary: A modular theranostic system combining NIR-II FGS and a sandwiched plasmonic chip (SPC) was developed for intraoperative detection and resection of tumor cells in lymph nodes with high sensitivity and selectivity. The system achieved accurate diagnosis and improved efficiency of cancer therapy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaoduo Tang, Jingyan Ren, Xin Wei, Tao Wang, Haiqiu Li, Yihan Sun, Yang Liu, Mingli Chi, Shoujun Zhu, Laijin Lu, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
Summary: The authors have developed a hydrogel patch that releases carbon monoxide and nitric oxide gases on demand, which can provide timely blood supply for skin flap transplantation during surgery, reducing the incidence of flap necrosis and long-term functional loss.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xingchen Cui, Zhezhi Liu, Bing Zhang, Xiaoduo Tang, Fuqiang Fan, Yu Fu, Junhu Zhang, Tieqiang Wang, Fanbao Meng
Summary: Actuators based on hydrogels are promising for biomimetic soft robots. However, their actuation process lacks perceptual capacity. This study proposes a fast photo-thermal responsive and self-sensory soft actuator based on a sponge-like hydrogel, demonstrating ultrafast response and self-sensing capabilities. Inspired by neuromuscular systems, a smart self-adaptive actuator is designed, enabling active perception and shape transformation. This sensory actuating hydrogel contributes to the development of artificial intelligent soft robotics with higher autonomy and complexity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feiran Zhang, Jiajun Xu, Chengbin Zhang, Yin Li, Jiawei Gao, Limei Qu, Songling Zhang, Shoujun Zhu, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
Summary: Accurate identification of tumor margins during cancer surgeries is essential, and a high-throughput detection technique is needed. The conventional histopathological analysis of frozen tissue sections often shows variability, especially in areas without trained pathologists. This study introduces a high-throughput three-dimensional histological electrophoresis device that utilizes tumor-specific proteins to identify and contour tumor margins intraoperatively. Testing on xenograft models and human cervical cancer models demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach. The device is expected to improve the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosing various cancers.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Feiran Zhang, Jiajun Xu, Ying Yue, Yajun Wang, Jianing Sun, Dong Song, Chengbin Zhang, Limei Qu, Shoujun Zhu, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
Summary: This study introduces a three-dimensional histological electrophoresis system, which can rapidly label and separate proteins within tissue sections during surgical excision of tumors, providing a more precise and automated pathological diagnosis for assessing tumor-positive margins.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingjie Nan, Yuan Chen, Weihong Sun, Ying Yue, Yuanyuan Che, Hongli Shan, Wei Xu, Bin Liu, Shoujun Zhu, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
Summary: This study developed a novel label-free and naked-eye readable microarray technique for quick antibody analysis. The technique is fast, accurate, and flexible, allowing for large-scale SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection and analysis of antibodies against multiple virus variants.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yihan Sun, Manxuan Liu, Xiaoduo Tang, Yanmin Zhou, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
Summary: Probiotic therapy in infected wound healing is hindered by low viability and colonization efficiency. In this study, a culture-delivery live probiotics hydrogel dressing was developed to maintain the activity of probiotics and limit leakage, resulting in sustainable antimicrobial effects.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Yu, Zhina Wu, Xingfu Bao, Xiaoduo Tang, Junhu Zhang, Yi Zhang, Min Hu
Summary: Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) may cause orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR), which affects tooth health and treatment stability. In this study, a composite hydrogel named CCOD-Trametinib (CCOD-Tra) was developed to prevent OIIRR. The CCOD-Tra hydrogel exhibited good biocompatibility, injectability, and sustained release of Trametinib (Tra). Animal and cell experiments demonstrated that CCOD-Tra effectively prevented OIIRR by inhibiting osteoclast differentiation and maturation through the ERK1/2 signaling pathway.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Ge, Shuli Wang, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Nianzuo Yu, Yongshun Liu, Bai Ji, Wang Shuli, Yunyun Chen, Tianmeng Sun, Junhu Zhang, Bai Yang
