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Engineering, Environmental
Kaikai Zhang, Liuwei Wang, Muhan Qin, Jan Mulder, Deyi Hou
Summary: Black carbon, an important component of organic matter, can reduce mercury ions in dark and oxygen-deficient conditions. The rapid removal of mercury ions and slow mercury reduction in black carbon solutions suggests the important role of black carbon in the biogeochemical cycle of mercury.
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Environmental Sciences
Sanne J. P. van den Berg, Pablo Rodriguez-Sanchez, Jiayu Zhao, Oluwafemi D. Olusoiji, Edwin T. H. M. Peeters, Lara M. Schuijt
Summary: In recent years, considerable advancements in computational technology have allowed for automated analysis of behavioral endpoints using video cameras. However, the results often suffer from high variation among individuals, making it difficult to accurately determine treatment effects. In this study, the effects of light conditions on the swimming behavior of Gammarus pulex were quantitatively analyzed using high-throughput tracking. The results showed significant individual variation, with size and sex explaining only a small portion of this variation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jinxia Dai, Changling Jiang, Yunfeng Chai, Chen Wang, Hongping Chen, Xin Liu
Summary: Cartap, widely used in agricultural crops and tea plants, can be readily photolyzed into nereistoxin under ultraviolet light, with the addition of water-soluble components in tea having an inhibitory effect on the photodegradation process. This research provides insights for the development of effective methods for the removal of cartap and its metabolite in water and tea beverages.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Peili Gong, Chengcheng Li, Qianqian Yi, Xubo Gao, Chong Dai, Jiangkun Du, Juanjuan Liu, Xin Zhang, Yan Duan, Ting Tan, Shuqiong Kong
Summary: Mg-calcite has a higher adsorption capacity for arsenic (As), especially for As(III). The adsorption mechanisms of Mg-calcite include the substitution of CO3/OH groups with As-O groups and the formation of complexes on the surface. The doping of Mg results in lattice contraction and provides additional space for larger As oxyanions to replace carbonate ions. Additionally, Mg presence increases the density of surface positive charges, promoting the adsorption of negatively charged As.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natalie G. K. Wong, Chris Rhodes, Caroline E. H. Dessent
Summary: The application of electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) as a technique for detecting reactive intermediates is discussed in this study, where a novel on-line photolysis ESI-MS approach is utilized to detect the photoproducts of riboflavin in aqueous solution. Gas-phase photofragmentation studies of deprotonated riboflavin and the value of exploring both gas- and solution-phase photochemistry to characterize photochemical reactions are highlighted in the results obtained.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Akiko Watanabe, Yoshino Hatanaka, Yukino Takeshima, Karin Sasaki, Noa Takahashi, Yukihiro Ito
Summary: This study demonstrates that rice seedlings grown in darkness can produce a comparable amount of soluble protein to those grown in light. Optimal conditions for protein production in dark-grown rice seedlings include large seeds, germination and growth at 28 degrees C, supplementation with specific medium and sucrose, and dense planting. Therefore, this research suggests the possibility of producing foreign proteins in rice seedlings in the dark, reducing electricity usage and increasing cost-effectiveness.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Suhuan Zhang, Jitao Lv, Ruixia Han, Zhe Wang, Peter Christie, Shuzhen Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates that various MnO2 polymorphs can sustainably produce superoxide radicals in the dark, mainly through a one-electron transfer mechanism. These superoxide radicals make significant contributions to the transformation of contaminants by MnO2.
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Energy & Fuels
Hung-Chung Li, Pei-Li Sun
Summary: The experimental results showed that the luminance of illumination, exposure time, and background luminance are the primary factors influencing the visual afterimage characteristics, with a strong correlation with the luminance contrast between the stimulus and the background. A proposed regression model accurately estimated the afterimage duration, color difference, and visibility, with high R-squared values and low RMSE and MAE values.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Antonio A. Castillo-Garcia, Christian Oliver Kappe, David Cantillo, Katalin Barta
Summary: In this study, an environmentally friendly method for extracting important phenolic chemicals from lignin was developed using electrochemical conversion and chemical functionalization steps. This method enables the transformation of lignocellulose into nitrogen-containing chemicals, such as aniline derivatives, to meet industrial demands.
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Biophysics
Gabriela Imbir, Klaudia Trembecka-Wojciga, Piotr Ozga, Romana Schirhagl, Aldona Mzyk
Summary: The impact of chemical cross-linking of Chitosan and Chrondroitin Sulfate on the interaction between endothelial cells and blood was studied. The elasticity of the coating was found to significantly affect free radical generation by endothelial cells and platelet adhesion. Endothelium monolayers formed on stiffer films showed decreased adhesion and circulating active platelets, but promoted higher adhesion of blood morphotic elements. These observations highlight the importance of coating design in promoting cellularization and regulating cell function in vivo.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tianyuan Xiao, Yasutaka Nagaoka, Xirui Wang, Tian Jiang, Derek LaMontagne, Qiang Zhang, Can Cao, Xizheng Diao, Jiahua Qiu, Yiruo Lu, Zhongwu Wang, Y. Charles Cao
Summary: This study investigates the ambient metastability of the rock-salt phase in well-defined nanocrystal systems and proposes general rules for transformation-barrier engineering, which are important for the rational design of next-generation materials.
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Polymer Science
Yui Tsuji, Mitsuhiro Shibayama, Xiang Li
Summary: The effects of neutralization and salt on the structure and mechanical properties of polyacrylic acid (PAA) gels under equivolume conditions were studied using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) measurements and tensile tests. The results showed that neutralization decreased scattering intensity and Young's modulus, while the addition of salt increased scattering intensity with little effect on Young's modulus. The newly developed equivolume post-ion-tuning technique may provide a new standard scheme for studying polyelectrolyte gels.
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Chemistry, Applied
Seyed Fakhreddin Hosseini, Bentolhoda Ansari, Adem Gharsallaoui
Summary: In this study, nanoliposomes coated with chitosan-gelatin polyelectrolytes were successfully synthesized and characterized to improve the survivability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotics, showing increased stability in simulated gastrointestinal fluids. This system may have potential applications as a carrier of probiotic cells in functional food development.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Zhu, Qiao Chu, Heng Li, Ping Liu, Peipei Sun
Summary: A straightforward protocol for the electrochemical primary amination of imidazopyridines has been developed. This transformation utilizes TMSN3 as the nitrogen source and a trace amount of H2O as the hydrogen source. A wide range of imidazopyridines are compatible, providing the corresponding C3-amino substituted imidazopyridines in moderate to good yields.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kaiwen Hu, Yongfei Hu, Tan Li, Fen Qiao, Yunxia Chen, Jianjun Han, Lee Li, Ghafar Ali, Yi Xie
Summary: A facile and scalable synthetic protocol was reported for Mn2+-doped CsPbCl3 and CsPbBrxCl3-x nanoplates. The optical properties were tuned by changing the amount of HMDS and precursor ratios, leading to enhanced thermal stability.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianzhong Yang, Zhen Zhang, Yang Qin
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2016)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenhan He, Maksim Y. Livshits, Diane A. Dickie, Jianzhong Yang, Rachel Quinnett, Jeffrey J. Rack, Qin Wu, Yang Qin
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David G. Whitten, Yanli Tang, Zhijun Zhou, Jianzhong Yang, Ying Wang, Eric H. Hill, Harry C. Pappas, Patrick L. Donabedian, Eva Y. Chi
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Zhou, Sarthak Mandal, Shuoxing Jiang, Su Lin, Jianzhong Yang, Yan Liu, David G. Whitten, Neal W. Woodbury, Hao Yan
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jianzhong Yang, Ilya Shkrob, Qian Liu, Nancy L. Dietz Rago, Yuzi Liu, Kewei Liu, Zhengcheng Zhang, Chen Liao
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Andrea Scheberl, Mohammed L. Khalil, Fahimeh Maghsoodi, Edward W. Strach, Jianzhong Yang, Eva Y. Chi, Kirk S. Schanze, Erik Reimhult, David G. Whitten
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kewei Liu, Sisi Jiang, Trevor L. Dzwiniel, Hong-Keun Kim, Zhou Yu, Nancy L. Dietz Rago, Jae Jin Kim, Timothy T. Fister, Jianzhong Yang, Qian Liu, James Gilbert, Lei Cheng, Venkat Srinivasan, Zhengcheng Zhang, Chen Liao
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhen Zhang, Yousef M. Katba Bader, Jianzhong Yang, Lucian A. Lucia
Summary: This study successfully fabricated different composite gels through alkali and freezing treatment, with TiO2 particles playing a key role in improving the thermal stability and morphological structure of chitin gel. The research provides a green and simple approach for preparing chitin-TiO2 composites with enhanced performance.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jianzhong Yang, Qian Liu, Krzysztof Z. Pupek, Trevor L. Dzwiniel, Nancy L. Dietz Rago, Jiayu Cao, Naveen Dandu, Larry Curtiss, Kewei Liu, Chen Liao, Zhengcheng Zhang
Summary: The molecular engineering of electrolyte structures has led to the successful application of trifluoropropylene carbonate (TFPC) in high-voltage high-energy lithium-ion cells, demonstrating improved compatibility with graphite anodes and exceptional oxidation stability. The all-fluorinated electrolyte formulation showed excellent cycling stability in a high-voltage LiNi0.5Mn0.3Co0.2O2/graphite cell, indicating potential for next-generation battery technology.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Zhen Zhang, Yousef M. Katba Bader, Lucian A. Lucia, Jianzhong Yang
Summary: The study showed that soy protein polymer can improve the stress relaxation resistance of polyvinyl alcohol films and enhance their thermal stability. This improvement was achieved through constructive interactions between SPP and PVOH, which limited the movement and rearrangement of polymeric chains. This hypothesis was supported by DSC and modeling results showing decreased crystallizability and increased relaxation time in the composite systems.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianzhong Yang, Marco-Tulio Fonseca Rodrigues, Seoung-Bum Son, Juan C. Garcia, Kewei Liu, Jihyeon Gim, Hakim Iddir, Daniel P. Abraham, Zhengcheng Zhang, Chen Liao
Summary: The study demonstrates that using dual-salt electrolytes in blended salt electrolytes is an effective strategy for formulating advanced electrolytes and improving the performance of high-nickel lithium-ion batteries. By controlling the amount of LiDFP, the ionic conductivity of dual-salt electrolytes can be maintained to enhance battery performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Maria A. Philip, Richard T. Haasch, Jutae Kim, Jianzhong Yang, Rachel Yang, Ivan R. Kochetkov, Linda F. Nazar, Andrew A. Gewirth
Summary: The study reveals that the highly concentrated electrolyte HCE shows higher performance and thermal stability in lithium metal cells compared to the dilute LiPF6 electrolyte, providing better stability against the anode. However, the capacity of the HCE system decreases with cycle number due to the formation of decomposition products. Cycling at higher temperatures further enhances the performance of the HCE system.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jianzhong Yang, Ilya Shkrob, Kewei Liu, Justin Connell, Nancy L. Dietz Rago, Zhengcheng Zhang, Chen Liao
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haizhen Wang, Brian Patterson, Jianzhong Yang, Di Huang, Yang Qin, Hongmei Luo
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2017)