Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Zhang, Tang Dang, Ying Li, Jiawei Liang, Hao Xu, Gang Logan Liu, Wenjun Hu
Summary: The study presents a highly sensitive imaging sensor and digital plasma immunosorbent assay based on a gold-titanium plasmonic nanopore array, which can quantitatively determine low concentrations of proteins and shows superior performance. The device was able to detect C-reactive protein and anti-CRP antibody binding information, with potential for future portable optical sensing for early disease detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Katharina Schmidt, Simone Hageneder, Bernadette Lechner, Barbara Zbiral, Stefan Fossati, Yasaman Ahmadi, Maria Minunni, Jose Luis Toca-Herrera, Erik Reimhult, Ivan Barisic, Jakub Dostalek
Summary: This study tailored rolling circle amplification (RCA) for affinity biosensors relying on optical probing with confined surface plasmon field. By combining surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and surface plasmon-enhanced fluorescence (PEF) methods, the impact of long RCA-generated single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) chains on sensor response enhancement was investigated. The reported RCA implementation improved the limit of detection (LOD) for model target analyte, showing enhancement in sensor response and potential for single-molecule detection.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marissa E. Wechsler, H. K. H. Jocelyn Dang, Susana P. Simmonds, Kiana Bahrami, Jordyn M. Wyse, Samuel D. Dahlhauser, James F. Reuther, Abigail N. VandeWalle, Eric Anslyn, Nicholas A. Peppas
Summary: The development of a label-free biosensor using anionic hydrogel-coated gold nanoshells for detection of high isoelectric point tear biomarkers associated with dry eye has shown promising results. By forming dynamic covalent imine bonds with select tear proteins, the hydrogel-coated AuNSs greatly enhance protein recognition, demonstrating potential for clinical translation in dry eye diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pengfei Zhang, Rui Wang, Zijian Wan, Xinyu Zhou, Guangzhong Ma, Jayeeta Kolay, Jiapei Jiang, Shaopeng Wang
Summary: The article introduces a total internal reflection-based evanescent scattering microscopy technique that can detect single proteins without labeling and provides a high-precision measurement method for protein binding kinetics.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jiri Slaby, Marketa Bockova, Jiri Homola
Summary: A new optical biosensor based on gold nanostripes array excited surface plasmons is presented, with theoretical analysis showing its improved detection sensitivity compared to conventional surface plasmon resonance biosensors. Experimental validation of the theoretical model demonstrates high refractive index sensitivity and resolution of the nanoplasmonic sensor. Additionally, the biosensor successfully detects microRNA biomarkers at low concentrations, showcasing its potential for sensitive and specific biomolecular detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lam Bang Thanh Nguyen, Yong Xiang Leong, Charlynn Sher Lin Koh, Shi Xuan Leong, Siew Kheng Boong, Howard Yi Fan Sim, Gia Chuong Phan-Quang, In Yee Phang, Xing Yi Ling
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of multiple non-covalent interactions for ring complexation to enhance the affinity of gas molecules to a SERS platform, achieving rapid capture and multiplex detection. Stable ring complex formation is confirmed by experimental and in-silico studies, and kinetic investigations show a faster response time. By combining spectral concatenation and support vector machine regression, multiplex quantification of SO2 and NO2 is achieved with high accuracy.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Optics
Soocheol Kim, Jin Hwa Ryu, Hoesung Yang, Kyuwon Han, Hyunseok Kim, Kwangsoo Cho, Soyoung Park, Sang Gi Hong, Kangbok Lee
Summary: This paper presents a spectrometer-based surface plasmon resonance imaging (SPRi) technique without mechanical scanning. A polarized broadband light source illuminates an object via a gold-coated prism, and the reflected light is spatially modulated by a digital mirror device (DMD) and measured with a spectrometer. Reflectance spectral images are reconstructed using the Hadamard transform (HT), and a refractive index (RI) map is visualized by analyzing the resonance peak shift at each image pixel. The method is demonstrated to have high resolution, sensitivity, and dynamic detection range, with experimental results validating the simulations.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Martina Vrablova, Katerina Smutna, Ivan Koutnik, Tomas Prostejovsky, Radim Zebrak
Summary: Glyphosate is a widely used pesticide. In order to tackle the issue of glyphosate removal, photocatalysis technology and a new sensor approach have been introduced. The aim of the research was to design and test an SPRi biosensor suitable for glyphosate degradation and the experimental results were recorded.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xin Gao, Haoran Xu, Zhuoyi Ye, Xin Chen, Xin Wang, Qi Chang, Yueqing Gu
Summary: The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PA) is less than 10%, but early-stage diagnosis and resection can increase the 4-year survival rate up to 78%. A novel PDGFR beta-targeting peptide (YQGX-10) was designed and coupled with a near-infrared fluorescent dye for precise detection of PA. The probe showed high affinity and specificity and could be used for NIRF-guided tumor resection of PA. A radioactive probe was also constructed for the diagnosis of PA with high specificity and sensitivity.
Article
Spectroscopy
Liu Xue-mei, Wang Xiao-lin, Qiu Zeng-feng, Wang Ya-dong, Zhang Bin, Xu Chao, Yin Hong-zong
Summary: Small biomolecules in the human body play important roles in blood circulation and the immune system, making the detection of small molecules using SPR technology crucial for understanding physiological functions. Despite some drawbacks in direct detection, SPR sensors can be tailored for different targets to improve sensitivity and stability. The review of research progress and future prospects demonstrate the significance of SPR technology in small molecule detection.
SPECTROSCOPY AND SPECTRAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Prerit Mathur, Anna Fomitcheva Khartchenko, Stavros Stavrakis, Govind V. Kaigala, Andrew J. deMello
Summary: We developed a method for monitoring localized antigen-antibody binding on cell and tissue sections using fluorescence lifetime imaging. By measuring the difference in fluorescence decay times of tagged antibodies in free solution and in the bound state, we can track the binding fraction over time and determine the binding kinetics. This method allows us to measure binding constants and observe biomarker expression effects on kinetics.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Abdelmonaim Azzouz, Lamia Hejji, Ki-Hyun Kim, Deepak Kukkar, Badredine Souhail, Neha Bhardwaj, Richard J. C. Brown, Wei Zhang
Summary: Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology is a valuable tool for the detection of cancer biomarkers, offering advantages such as low cost fabrication, sensitivity, label-free detection, and accuracy. Recent research has focused on utilizing SPR biosensing technology for diagnosing various cancer types, evaluating the performance of SPR biosensors in terms of quality assurance criteria. The limitations and future challenges associated with SPR biosensors for cancer biomarker detection are also discussed.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Xiaoyong Chen, Pin Xu, Wenwei Lin, Jin Jiang, Hang Qu, Xuehao Hu, Jinghua Sun, Yukun Cui
Summary: This study proposes a plasmonic titled fiber Bragg grating biosensor for the detection of breast cancer cells. Experimental results demonstrate that the biosensor has good detection performance, capable of detecting low concentrations of breast cancer cells in a short period of time. The sensor has a simple structure, easy manufacturing process, making it a promising choice for future cancer cell detection.
BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
T. Schoenfeldova, H. Okur, V. Vezocnik, I. Iacovache, C. Cao, M. Dal Peraro, P. Macek, B. Zuber, S. Roke
Summary: This study demonstrates an ultrasensitive method for direct detection of protein binding to liposome membranes using high throughput second harmonic scattering (SHS). The approach allows label-free and noninvasive probing of protein-membrane interactions at sub-picomolar concentrations in 3D systems.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuxuan Qiu, Cuifang Kuang, Xu Liu, Longhua Tang
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the key concepts, advanced implementations, and applications of single-molecule surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SM-SERS). SM-SERS has the potential to detect single molecules in a high-throughput, non-invasive, and label-free manner, making it widely applicable in chemical analysis, nanoelectronics, and biochemical sensing.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bohan Yin, Willis Kwun Hei Ho, Qin Zhang, Chuanqi Li, Yingying Huang, Jiaxiang Yan, Hongrong Yang, Jianhua Hao, Siu Hong Dexter Wong, Mo Yang
Summary: This study reports a magnetic-responsive substrate for ultrasensitive and highly selective detection of the N gene of SARS-CoV-2. The platform can reversibly shorten the coupling distance and enhance SERS signals, leading to a 10-fold increase in the detection limit.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengfei Hou, Wandi Chen, Junkai Zhao, Deshen Dai, Mo Yang, Changqing Yi
Summary: Fluorescence imaging-guided photodynamic therapy using TCPP@PEI/PGA nanoparticles was demonstrated in this study. The nanoparticles showed excellent water-solubility, biocompatibility, in vivo bioimaging capabilities, and effective tumor cell killing upon laser irradiation.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kamyar Yazdani, Deondre Jordan, Mo Yang, Christopher R. Fullenkamp, David R. Calabrese, Robert Boer, Thomas Hilimire, Timothy E. H. Allen, Rabia T. Khan, John S. Schneekloth Jr
Summary: This study presents a new library of nucleic acid binders called ROBIN, which was identified through small molecule microarray (SMM) screening. The complete results of 36 SMM screens against a library of 24,572 small molecules were reported, resulting in the identification of 2,003 RNA-binding small molecules. Machine learning was used to develop predictive and interpretable models for characterizing these RNA-binding molecules. This work highlights the power of machine learning in informing the field of RNA-targeted chemistry.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Cai, Feng Tian, Junping Ma, Zipei Yu, Mo Yang, Changqing Yi
Summary: This study demonstrated a facile synthesis of Ir/Gd bimetallic oxide nanotheranostics (BSA@Gd2O3/IrO2 NPs) with good biocompatibility using a biomineralization method. BSA@Gd2O3/IrO2 NPs showed high longitudinal relaxivity and X-ray absorption capability, making them suitable for MR and CT dual-modal imaging. Additionally, BSA@Gd2O3/IrO2 NPs acted as efficient photothermal conversion agents and photosensitizers, and could decompose endogenous H2O2 to produce O-2, improving the phototherapeutic effect. This work is important for the development of versatile nanotheranostic systems using mild and robust biomineralization methods.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jingyu Shi, Yu Zhang, Mo Yang
Summary: With the global outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, there is a need for rapid and accurate detection methods for respiratory viruses. Traditional methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive, while microfluidics-based techniques offer simple, rapid, and cost-effective analysis of intact virus, viral antigen/antibody, and viral nucleic acids. This review summarizes the recent development of microfluidics-based techniques for detection of respiratory viruses and discusses the future prospects.
Article
Biophysics
Qin Zhang, Bohan Yin, Yingying Huang, Yutian Gu, Jiaxiang Yan, Jiareng Chen, Chuanqi Li, Yu Zhang, Siu Hong Dexter Wong, Mo Yang
Summary: In this study, a dual turn-on fluorescence biosensor based on TPET-DNA@Dex-MoS2 nanocomposite was developed for sensitive and rapid detection of miR-125b. The nanoprobes exhibited excellent imaging capabilities for real-time monitoring of miR-125b in PC12 cells and brain tissues of mice AD model. The results indicated spatial association between miR-125b and p-tau, providing mechanistic insight into the early prognosis of AD.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mo Yang, Feyisola P. Olatunji, Curran Rhodes, Sumirtha Balaratnam, Kara Dunne-Dombrink, Srinath Seshadri, Xiao Liang, Christopher P. Jones, Stuart F. J. Le Grice, Adrian R. Ferre-D'Amare, Jr John S. Schneekloth
Summary: In this study, small molecules that target the frameshifting element (FSE) in the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome were discovered and characterized using high-throughput small-molecule microarray (SMM) screening. These compounds showed mid-micromolar binding affinity to the FSE RNA and had a binding mode distinct from previously reported FSE binders. Furthermore, these compounds were active in in vitro and in-cell dual-fluorescent-reporter frameshifting assays, indicating the potential of targeting RNA structural elements with druglike compounds to alter viral protein expression.
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sigitas Mikutis, Maria Rebelo, Eliza Yankova, Muxin Gu, Cong Tang, Ana R. Coelho, Mo Yang, Madoka E. Hazemi, Marta Pires de Miranda, Maria Eleftheriou, Max Robertson, George S. Vassiliou, David J. Adams, J. Pedro Simas, Francisco Corzana, John S. Schneekloth Jr, Konstantinos Tzelepis, Goncalo J. L. Bernardes
Summary: Researchers report a new approach called proximity-induced nucleic acid degrader (PINAD) to target and degrade RNA using small molecules. They have designed two families of RNA degraders that target two different RNA structures in SARS-CoV-2: G-quadruplexes and the betacoronaviral pseudoknot. These novel molecules have been shown to degrade their targets in vitro, in cellulo, and in vivo SARS-CoV-2 infection models. PINAD enables the conversion of any RNA binding small molecule into a degrader, potentially expanding the space of druggable targets and diseases by targeting and destroying disease-related RNA species.
ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bohan Yin, Wai-Ki Wong, Yip-Ming Ng, Mo Yang, Franco King-Chi Leung, Dexter Siu-Hong Wong
Summary: Tumor immunotherapy shows promise in oncology, but faces limitations including low response rates and potential off-target effects. Nanotechnology can enhance tumor immunogenicity and improve the success rate of immunotherapy. This review emphasizes the integration of anticancer drugs with multifunctional nanomedicines to upregulate tumor immunogenicity, triggering immune memory and the activation of tumor-specific T-cells. Challenges and personal perspectives on bioengineered nanomaterials for future cancer immunotherapy are also discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bohan Yin, Qin Zhang, Jiaxiang Yan, Yingying Huang, Chuanqi Li, Jiareng Chen, Chunyi Wen, Siu Hong Dexter Wong, Mo Yang
Summary: Nanosubstrate engineering can modulate stem cell differentiation in tissue engineering through biomechanical means. The effect of clathrin-mediated processes on this behavior has not been explored. In this study, we developed integrin-binding nanosubstrates with confined nanogeometries to regulate clathrin-mediated signaling pathways for modulating stem fates. Isotropic ligand presentation on the nanoscale enhanced clathrin expression and facilitated uptake of dexamethasone-loaded nanoparticles, promoting osteogenesis. In contrast, anisotropic ligand nanogeometry suppressed clathrin-mediated nanoparticle entry and reinforced mechanotransduced signaling by strengthening the association between clathrin and adhesion spots. Inhibiting focal adhesion formation hindered cell spreading and increased endocytosis efficiency.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei Liu, Qiyan Yao, Xiaonan Su, Yafang Deng, Mo Yang, Bo Peng, Fan Zhao, Chao Du, Xiulan Zhang, Jinsong Zhu, Daliang Wang, Wenhui Li, Haitao Li
Summary: The study demonstrates how the HBx protein exploits a histone methylation reader, Spindlin1, to overcome heterochromatin barriers and enhance HBV transcription. The molecular interplay between host epigenetic factors and viral proteins is an intriguing mechanism for sustaining the hepatitis B virus life cycle and its chronic infection.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Dangui Zhang, Honglian Wu, Tianci Wang, Yuting Wang, Sixi Liu, Feiqiu Wen, Gerile Oudeng, Mo Yang
Summary: This article introduces a multifunctional nanoprobe for immune checkpoint blockade and immune response monitoring in acute myeloid leukemia cells. The nanoprobe can trigger ICB therapy and detect immune responses simultaneously, allowing for accurate evaluation of heterogeneous immune responses without additional drug treatment or probe processes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Zhang, Bohan Yin, Jianhua Hao, Linjie Ma, Yingying Huang, Xueying Shao, Chuanqi Li, Zhiqin Chu, Changqing Yi, Siu Hong Dexter Wong, Mo Yang
Summary: A highly sequence-specific biosensor based on nanocomposites has been developed for one step-detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific nucleic acid sequences. The method is rapid, inexpensive, and sensitive, with detection completed within 1 hour without amplification.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhenjia Huang, Gary Chi-Pong Tsui, Yu Deng, Chak-Yin Tang, Mo Yang, Miao Zhang, Wai-Yeung Wong
Summary: Light-responsive liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are attractive materials for developing untethered and dexterous bioinspired robotic systems. In this study, a novel organic photothermal dopant, conjugated polymers (CPs), was introduced in LCE to improve the aggregation issue of inorganic nanoparticles. The resulting CPs/LCE actuators exhibited ultrafast response and repeatable shape change.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mei Yang, Jin Zhang, Wu Shi, Jie Zhang, Chuanmin Tao
Summary: Wound healing is a complex process that greatly affects the normal physiological activities of genes, proteins, signaling pathways, tissues, and organs. Bacterial infection during wound healing is a major challenge. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown great potential for treating wound infections. This review highlights the application of MOFs/MOF-based composites in phototherapy for skin wounds, including photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and synergistic therapy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
