Review
Polymer Science
Sebastien Livi, Jerome Baudoux, Jean-Francois Gerard, Jannick Duchet-Rumeau
Summary: Epoxy networks, known for their exceptional properties, are widely used in various industries. Recent innovations in the field involve the use of ionic liquids as initiators or building blocks for epoxy prepolymer, resulting in a new generation of epoxy thermosets with improved physical properties. Polymer/ionic liquid synergy leads to the development of multifunctional thermosetting materials.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Qian, Hanlin Cheng, Qiujian Le, Jianyong Ouyang
Summary: Improving the thermoelectric properties of thermoelectric materials is crucial for sustainable development. In this study, the ionic liquid EMIM:DCA showed significantly enhanced thermopower by incorporating the metal-organic framework ZIF-8, resulting in a higher ZT(i) value of 3.1 compared to the neat EMIM:DCA. This enhancement is attributed to the difference in mobility between EMIM+ and DCA- due to the presence of ZIF-8.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chi-Linh Do-Thanh, Huimin Luo, James A. Gaugler, Sheng Dai
Summary: A 1,2-hydroxypyridinone (HOPO) grafted ionic liquid (HOPO-IL) was synthesized and investigated for its extraction performance in various ionic liquids (ILs) and organic solvents. The results showed that the extraction performance of this HOPO-IL extractant was enhanced by approximately 2 folds in IL solvents compared to organic solvents. The study also revealed a strong pH dependence and a dominant cation-exchange mechanism of lanthanide extraction.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin-Yu Jiang, Eilhann Kwon, Jet-Chau Wen, Jorge Bedia, Bui Xuan Thanh, Suresh Ghotekar, Jechan Lee, Yu-Chih Tsai, Afshin Ebrahimi, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin
Summary: The increasing consumption of room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) poses a serious threat to aquatic ecology due to their toxicities. Thus, it is urgent to develop processes for removing RTILs from water, with 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (C4mimCl) being the most representative RTIL for studying removal methods. This study presents a hierarchical structure, Cu2S on copper mesh (CSCM), which exhibits superior catalytic activity for degrading C4mim through activating hydrogen peroxide (HP).
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Wankmueller, Martin Berghold, Stephan Landgraf
Summary: The research highlights the significant influence of solvent parameters on observed kinetics, especially in temperature-dependent measurements. To overcome this influence, solvent mixtures can be applied, and one single solvent parameter can be changed while keeping the others nearly constant. By altering viscosity, dielectric constant, and temperature, a better understanding of electron transfer reactions can be achieved.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mario R. C. Soromenho, Carlos A. M. Afonso, Jose M. S. S. Esperanca
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of a series of photochromic gemini diarylethene-based ionic liquids (GDILs) with different cationic motifs. Various synthetic pathways were optimized to produce cationic GDILs with chloride as the counterion. These novel salts exhibit surprising water solubility and unexplored photochromic features, expanding their potential applications. The physicochemical properties of GDILs in aqueous and imidazolium-based ionic liquid (IL) solutions were investigated, revealing photoinducible changes in conductivity and other properties upon UV irradiation. The electronic and conformational changes associated with these innovative stimuli GDILs offer new opportunities for their use as photoswitchable materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingyuan Gu, Apparao M. Rao, Jiang Zhou, Bingan Lu
Summary: The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) serves a crucial role in battery performance, and a uniform and elastic SEI was constructed using in situ electro-polymerization (ISEP-SEI) of ionic liquid electrolytes. ISEP-SEI exhibited excellent uniformity, effectively passivating the electrode surface, and maintained structural integrity during cycling due to its superior elasticity. This technology enabled stable cycling of potassium metal symmetric batteries for 5000 hours and improved the performance and stability of other battery components.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Syane A. Satyawirawan, Robert W. Cattrall, Spas D. Kolev, Ines G. S. Almeida
Summary: This study investigated the solvent extraction of Co(II) from aqueous solutions using the ionic liquids [P66614][C272] and [P66614][SCN]. The results showed that the cation of the ionic liquids participated in the formation of ion-pairs in the organic phase, maintaining electroneutrality. The Co(II) coordination sphere geometry was tetrahedral, and the stoichiometric mole ratios between the ionic liquids and Co(II) were determined. The extraction of Co(II) was enhanced when the aqueous phase contained an anion with high lipophilicity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiao Liang, Dawei Duan, Marieh B. Al-Handawi, Fei Wang, Xianfang Zhou, Chuang-ye Ge, Haoran Lin, Quanyao Zhu, Liang Li, Pance Naumov, Hanlin Hu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of introducing MAAc into perovskite films and finds that MAAc can accelerate the solidification process and reduce deep defect states. Additionally, acetate ions can fill halide vacancies, lowering trap state density and improving the performance and durability of perovskite photovoltaic devices.
Article
Thermodynamics
Avinash Upadhyay, Brijesh Kumar, Nirbhay Kumar, Rishi Raj
Summary: Two-phase heat transfer processes such as boiling are essential for waste heat management. This study proposes a simple and reliable strategy using aqueous solutions of imidazolium ionic liquids (ImILs) to enhance the critical heat flux (CHF) and heat transfer coefficient (HTC) by improving heater surface wettability. Experimental results show that this method can increase CHF by approximately 1.6 times. The ability to manipulate the surface and fluid properties by tuning the structure of ImILs makes this approach promising for thermal management challenges.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Shiqi Zhou
Summary: Classical density functional theory is used to study the capacitance enhancing issue of electrical double-layer using different electrolytes. The study focuses on the capacitance enhancing of counter-ion sized electrode pore (CISEP) and its relation with electrode voltage applied, counter-ion relative size, solvent weight percentage, and polarity.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongyu Liang, Renxing Shi, Yan Zhou, Wenya Jiang, Qin Kang, Hongyu Zhang, Kuanguan Liu, Jiabiao Lian, Yongfeng Bu
Summary: A new ferroelectric benzimidazole (BI) additive is reported to restrict water electrochemical activity at the DES/carbon electrode interface, allowing DESs exposed to air to achieve a higher voltage and increased capacitance and energy density.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Tatsuki Igosawa, Masahiko Matsumiya, Yuji Sasaki
Summary: A novel hydrometallurgical process using phosphonium-based ionic liquids (ILs) was developed to efficiently recover W(VI) from spent tungstophosphate catalyst. The process involved leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction (SX), and crystallization stripping. 详见以上。
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinying Wang, Xiaowei Chen, Shangde Sun, Rui Xu
Summary: This study successfully prepared feruloyl glycerol (FG) using solid acid catalysts and inexpensive substrates, with a maximum yield of 98.50% achieved under optimized conditions. FG demonstrated good anti-UV activity and photostability, making it a potential antioxidant and UV absorber in food and sunscreen products.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinbo Kim, Donghwan Kim, Hwandong Jang, Yanghyun Auh, Byeonggwan Kim, Eunkyoung Kim
Summary: A transparent self-powered photoelectrochromic capacitive window (PECW) was developed by combining a high color contrast electrochromic polymer, a transparent energy-harvesting layer, and a redox ionic liquid (RIL). The PECW demonstrated high transparency, electrochromic color contrast, long cyclability, and high photocoloration efficiency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. Huszla, M. Wysokowski, A. Zgola-Grzeskowiak, M. Staszak, M. Janczarek, T. Jesionowski, B. Wyrwas
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of zinc oxide nanoparticles as a photocatalyst for the photodegradation of two non-ionic surfactants. The synthesis and characterization of the nanoparticles were conducted, followed by spectrophotometric assessment of the photodegradation process. The results showed efficient degradation of the surfactants using the nanoparticles, with the reaction kinetics described by the Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robert Frankowski, Julia Platkiewicz, Ewa Stanisz, Tomasz Grzeskowiak, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak
Summary: The study found that photo-Fenton degradation is more effective in removing bisphenol A, bisphenol S, and fluconazole compared to biodegradation. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to assess the levels of biodegradation and chemical degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Robert Frankowski, Tomasz Grzeskowiak, Beata Czarczynska-Goslinska, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak
Summary: The study analyzed the presence of bisphenols and parabens in raw and processed cow's milk, finding that processed milk mainly contained bisphenols, while parabens were found in all samples. Different packaging types showed varying concentrations of bisphenol A, but not for parabens. The levels of these compounds in the milk were below safety thresholds, indicating that consumption of such milk is safe.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Justyna Werner, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Tomasz Grzeskowiak
Summary: A green and sensitive thin-film solid-phase microextraction method based on deep eutectic solvent was developed for simultaneous isolation, preconcentration, and determination of parabens in surface waters. The proposed method achieved good precision, recovery, and low detection limits.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Joanna Musial, Rafal Krakowiak, Robert Frankowski, Marcin Spychala, Jolanta Dlugaszewska, Bernadeta Dobosz, Wioletta Bendzinska-Berus, Ryszard Krzyminiewski, Ewa Tykarska, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Tomasz Goslinski, Dariusz T. Mlynarczyk, Beata J. Stanisz
Summary: The study developed new photocatalysts based on titania and metallated phthalocyanines for potential use in photodecomposition of environmental pollutants. The materials showed high efficiency in removing pharmaceutical residues, with copper(II) phthalocyanine achieving 92% removal of ibuprofen within six hours and zinc(II) phthalocyanine decomposing 94% of naproxen within two hours. Furthermore, the photocatalysts were proven to be safe and non-mutagenic in acute toxicity assays, demonstrating their usefulness in photoremediation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amanda Pacholak, Natalia Burlaga, Robert Frankowski, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Ewa Kaczorek
Summary: The study shows that the increasing consumption of azole antifungal agents leads to their uncontrolled release into the environment, and biological and chemical degradation methods can effectively remove these agents. Among the azole fungicides examined, climbazole was the most susceptible to biological removal, while a combination of UV treatment and the Fenton reaction offered the best results for removal.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Justyna Werner, Tomasz Grzeskowiak, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak
Summary: A novel, efficient, and reproducible thin-film solid-phase microextraction method was developed for preconcentration of parabens from environmental samples. The method utilized polydimethylsiloxane/deep eutectic solvent sol-gel as the coating material. New sorbent materials consisting of polydimethylsiloxane with nine new synthesized deep eutectic solvents were prepared by the sol-gel method. Among the obtained compounds, a sorbent consisting of trihexyltetradecylphosphonium chloride and n-docosanol in a molar ratio of 1:2 mixed with polydimethylsiloxane showed the highest efficiency in the extraction of parabens. The method demonstrated good precision and recovery when applied to river and lake water samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Monika Figiela, Marcin Wysokowski, Ewa Stanisz, Derek Hao, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This study presents the development of an innovative CuO/nitrogen-doped carbon composite for the modification of a glassy carbon electrode and creation of a non-enzymatic glucose sensor. The prepared material showed excellent electrocatalytic oxidation performance for glucose detection, with high sensitivity, low detection limit, and short response time.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Justyna Werner, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Tomasz Grzeskowiak
Summary: A thin-film solid-phase microextraction method with a deep eutectic solvent as the sorbent was developed to preconcentrate formaldehyde from river and lake water samples. The optimized method showed good precision and recovery, and achieved low limits of detection and quantitation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Magdalena Jeszka-Skowron, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Robert Frankowski, Tomasz Grzeskowiak, Anna Maria Jeszka
Summary: This study determined the content of active compounds in the roots, stems, and leaves of nettle and found trigonelline in all parts of the plant. Principal Component Analysis showed differences in the content of bioactive components between the roots and aerial parts of nettle.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marta Wozniak-Karczewska, Anna Parus, Tomasz Ciesielski, Artur Trzebny, Radoslaw Szumski, Wiktoria Wilms, Jan Homa, Grzegorz Framski, Daniel Baranowski, Robert Frankowski, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskprime Owiak, Michal Niemczak, Miroslawa Dabert, Andras Tancsics, Lukasz Chrzanowski
Summary: This study aims to increase the hydrophobicity of herbicides by pairing them with betaine and modified betaine zwitterions. The research results show that the adsorption rate of hydrophobic ions is high, while the adsorption rate of hydrophilic ions is low. Additionally, hydrophobic surface-active derivatives of betaines play a significant role in environmental and plant toxicity.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rafal Krakowiak, Robert Frankowski, Kinga Mylkie, Dariusz T. Mlynarczyk, Marta Ziegler-Borowska, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Tomasz Goslinski
Summary: A composite material based on titanium(IV) oxide and iron(II,III) oxide was prepared and characterized in this study, showing lower photocatalytic activity compared to bare TiO2. The material exhibited reduced acute toxicity in Microtox assay, but its recovery after photocatalytic tests was limited by a side oxidation reaction of Fe3O4.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Robert Frankowski, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Tomasz Grzeskowiak, Ewa Stanisz, Justyna Werner, Julia Platkiewicz
Summary: This study investigates the photodegradation of bisphenol A, bisphenol S, and fluconazole using UV light and different catalysts. The results show that photocatalytic removal of these compounds is challenging, but the modification of TiO2 with silver improves the degradation of bisphenols. However, the degradation of fluconazole remains low.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Magdalena Jeszka-Skowron, Robert Frankowski, Agnieszka Zgola-Grzeskowiak, Julia Platkiewicz
Summary: This study analyzed 49 coffee samples of Arabica and Robusta species from different geographical origins and with different beans treatment. The study compared the metabolites of Kopi Luwak coffee with fully washed coffees and the drying post-harvest treatment of Arabica or Robusta coffee brews. The results showed that Kopi Luwak had higher levels of caffeine and theophylline compared to the analyzed washed and unwashed Arabica coffees, and a different proportion of caffeoylquinic isomers. There was no difference in the concentration of vitamin B-3, amines, and phenolic acids between Kopi Luwak and other Arabica coffees.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Li Tian, Xiangyu Shan, Huiling Li, Chao Li, Juan Lu
Summary: A novel ECL sensor was developed by modifying Fe3CuO4-Ru(bpy)3+ and GO-CdS@ZnS on the electrode for the detection of permethrin. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a wide detection range.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Gong, Lei Liao, Bingying Jiang, Ruo Yuan, Yun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent biosensing system for high sensitivity detection of MT was established using a new Ag+-stabilized DNA triplex probe (Ag+-SDTP) combined with catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and CRISPR/Cas12a signal enhancements. The sensing method is able to selectively detect MT from other non-specific molecules and can achieve low level detection of MT in diluted human serums, demonstrating its potential for monitoring disease-specific MT biomarker at trace levels.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Estrella Sanz Rodriguez, Kyra Wood, Paul R. Haddad, Brett Paull
Summary: This study presents a simple, rapid, and reliable method for determining boron in aqueous solutions using suppressed ion chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. The method achieved a low limit of detection and demonstrated excellent analytical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aline Cournut, Paul Moustiez, Yannick Coffinier, Christine Enjalbal, Claudia Bich
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of senile dementia and is characterized by the aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain. The A beta 1-42 peptide is considered the primary cause of neurotoxicity due to its insolubility and subsequent aggregation. A beta 1-42 and A beta 1-40 have been identified as relevant biomarkers for AD diagnosis, and SurfaceAssisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-MS) was used to monitor the A beta 1-42/A beta 1-40 ratio without prior sample treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dotse Selali Chormey, Buse Tugba Zaman, Tulay Borahan Kustanto, Sezin Erarpat Bodur, Suleyman Bodur, Elif Ozturk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere
Summary: This review provides an overview of the harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human health and introduces the methods for analyzing EDCs. Recent research has focused on using green chemicals, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), for microextraction to ensure environmental safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Zhang, Renfeng Xu, Jingjing Wu, Zhenghong Zhang, Yuhuang Wang, Hongqin Yang, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study visualized the pore-like structures in prostate cancer cell membranes after treatment with the anticancer drug paclitaxel, demonstrating its mechanism of action related to oxidative damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chihong Ma, Qin Zhou, Jinjin Shi, Hua Gao, Di Huang, Huimin Xue, Han Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Sen Yang, Junli Zhang, Kaixiang Zhang
Summary: We developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor, named PER-E-CRISPR, for amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. The biosensor combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER) for target amplification. Under optimized conditions, the PER-E-CRISPR assay exhibits a linear range from 10-13 to 10-7 M and a limit of detection of 30.2 fM. The biosensor shows excellent performance in actual plasma, indicating promising prospects for miRNA detection in molecular diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang Liang, Jie Zhao, Yufei Gao, Tao Xie, Jianhui Zhen, Ligang Pan, Wenwen Gong
Summary: Molecular docking (MD) analysis is widely used for studying the interaction between aptamers and small molecules. This study established steady-state aptamers of tertiary structures (SATS) using specific aptamers of tetracycline antibiotics as docking models. Molecular docking results revealed multiple binding sites in the SATS of aptamers, with significant variations in binding free energy (BFE) and docking score (DS). The study also proposed a method for MD analysis based on SATS, providing insights into binding mode and predicting binding sites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Su, Dandan Yang, Yanjie Wang, Jie Ding, Lan Ding, Daqian Song
Summary: In this study, a highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer Cu-MIPs@CS was designed and synthesized for bisphenol A (BPA). Cu-MIPs@CS showed significantly enhanced imprinting factor and selective factor towards BPA compared to MIPs@CS. It also exhibited superior discrimination ability between BPA and its structural analogue. Additionally, Cu-MIPs@CS were successfully applied as a solid phase extraction adsorbent for the determination of BPA in drinking water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Qiao, Qiongdan Zhang, Yukun He, Tianguang Cheng, Jing Tu
Summary: Single cell heterogeneity plays an important role in many biological phenomena, and distinguishing cells with specific mutations is beneficial for clinical diagnosis and drug screening. This study introduces a gel plate platform that can distinguish cell types based on their phenotypes, with low equipment requirement. The gel platform has potential in point-of-care circumstances and single-cell stimulation responses that prioritize efficiency and simplicity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chengke Wang, Shuyang Sun, Ping Wang, Huawei Zhao, Wenling Li
Summary: The food safety of aquatic products is a global concern. Nanotechnology-based analyses have advantages in the detection of bacteria, metal ions, and small molecule contaminants. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosensing strategies for aquatic products and highlights the application of nanomaterials, lateral flow-based biosensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, microfluidic chips, and molecular imprinting technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liping Zhu, Zeng Tang, Xuemei Zhang, Li Zhu, Tian Meng, Linying Yu, Ting Xiao, Shasha Lu, Xiaoli Xiong, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A sensitive off-on electrochemiluminescence DNA sensor was developed using Exo III-assisted cascade amplification system. The sensor achieved high selectivity and ultra-high sensitivity in detecting target DNA by utilizing ECL and SPR effects. This study provides a new perspective for designing highly sensitive and programmable ECL biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Li, Mengxu Sun, Suping Xia, Ting Huang, Rong-Tian Li, Chunrong Li, Zong Dai, Jin-Xiang Chen, Jun Chen, Nuan Jia
Summary: Here, we developed a binary system based on DNA tetrahedron and fluorogenic RNA aptamers for highly specific and label-free mRNA imaging in living cells. This system achieved high specificity label-free detection of nucleic acids with a detection limit of 1.34 nM. The method has potential applications in early disease diagnosis and new drug development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Zhao, Shu Zhang, Wang Yao, Yuxuan Zhu, Jing Qian, Juan Yang, Nianjun Yang
Summary: A new hierarchical nanostructured composite with high conductivity and catalytic activity is synthesized. The sensor exhibits significant catalytic effect and high sensitivity for monitoring the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).