Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaihuan Ren, Bo Li, Dongxu Lu, Wenwen Di, Lulu Ren, Lulu Tian, Pan Zhang, Jianxin He, Dejun Sun
Summary: Emulsification using phase inversion composition (PIC) was achieved by changing the composition of surfactants at a constant temperature, forming nanoemulsions with great potential for scaled up applications. Surfactants containing composition-sensitive polyoxypropylene (POP) chains, such as D230-2OA, were used to prepare nanoemulsions, showing wide application in petroleum recovery.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Khairul Anwar Ishak, Muhammad Fakhrurazi Ahmad Fadzil, Mohamad Suffian Mohamad Annuar
Summary: A sugar-fatty acid ester, glucose monooleate, was synthesized using commercial immobilized lipase from Candida antarctica. An oil-in-water emulsion preparation using a non-ionic surfactant mixture and various vegetable oils showed that coconut and sunflower oils could form nanosized oil droplets, while olive, palm, and jojoba oils produced larger oil particles in the emulsion.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guillaume Lemahieu, Jesus F. Ontiveros, Valerie Molinier, Jean-Marie Aubry
Summary: This study characterizes the properties of technical grade surfactants used in chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) using the PIT-slope and SPI-slope methods. By positioning the surfactants in the SPI-slope/PIT-slope map, it is possible to identify several surfactant mixtures that provide the optimal formulation for a given crude oil at the same salinity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ya. Ivanova, M. Kostromicheva, M. Koroleva
Summary: The structure, stability, and rheological properties of nanoemulsions stabilized with carrageenan were investigated. The addition of carrageenan significantly improved the stability of the nanoemulsions by trapping oil droplet flocs and preventing further flocculation and creaming. The rheological behavior of the nanoemulsions varied with the concentration of carrageenan, showing Newtonian-like behavior at lower concentrations and pseudoplastic non-Newtonian behavior at higher concentrations.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Liu Liu, Jianlei Niu, Jian-Yong Wu
Summary: By utilizing a two-surfactant mixture through the PIT method, stable PCM-water nano-emulsions with low supercooling and low viscosity can be developed. The optimized formulation exhibits high stability, small droplet size, and desirable Newtonian fluid behavior.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Diana Cholakova, Zahari Vinarov, Slavka Tcholakova, Nikolai D. Denkov
Summary: The interest in low energy self-emulsification techniques has grown rapidly in recent years due to the shift towards greener technologies, expensive and high-maintenance nanoemulsification equipment, and the demand for efficient self-emulsifying formulations for oral drug delivery. This paper provides an overview of known low-energy methods for nanoemulsion formation, discusses recent advances in their development and applications, and reviews three conceptually new approaches for self-emulsification in chemical technologies. The colloidal features and specific requirements of self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) are also briefly discussed. The current trends and main challenges in this dynamic research area are summarized.
CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yu Lin, Jia Liu, Yanjin Gao, Rui Liu, Zini Qin, Yongguang Guan
Summary: The study developed a turmeric oil nanoemulsion and found that it exhibited remarkable antifungal effects on Podosphaera xanthii on cucumber leaves. The primary mechanism of this antifungal activity was attributed to the phase inversion of droplets from O/W to W/O types during moisture evaporation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cherng-Yuan Lin, Keng-Hung Lin, Hsuan Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of emulsification variables, such as surfactant type and heating/cooling emulsion processes, on the emulsification characteristics of silicone oil's emulsions prepared by the phase inversion temperature method. The water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions have been widely used in improving burning efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions and fuel consumption. The experimental results showed that the emulsions prepared with the Span 80/Tween 20 surfactant mixture had higher phase inversion temperature and larger electrical conductance, but lower emulsification stability and narrower range of phase inversion temperature compared to the emulsions prepared with Brij 30 surfactant.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sandeep Kumar Reddy Adena, Michele Herneisey, Eric Pierce, Paul R. Hartmeier, Suneera Adlakha, Marco A. I. Hosfeld, James K. Drennen, Jelena M. Janjic
Summary: In this study, a stable and high-quality curcumin-loaded oil/water nanoemulsion was successfully developed using concentration-mediated catastrophic phase inversion as a low energy nanoemulsification strategy. A design of experiments and multiple linear regression model were utilized to analyze the effects of process parameters on the mechanical input required and long-term product quality. The optimal manufacturing process was found to have a low temperature (25 degrees C), high titration rate (9 g/minute), and low stir rate (100 rpm), resulting in nanoemulsions with high quality.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Manish Kumar, Ram Singh Bishnoi, Ajay Kumar Shukla, Chandra Prakash Jain
Summary: This study developed a stable and optimized drug-loaded nanoemulsion system using the PIT method, which was cost-effective and efficient. The optimized oil phase showed potential as a substitution for commercial MCT oils in developing stable nanoemulsion systems.
DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francisco Valmor Macedo Cunha, Arthur Sergio Avelino de Medeiros, Alaine Maria dos Santos Silva, Mayara Castro de Morais, Damiao Pergentino de Sousa, Francisco de Assis Oliveira, Arnobio Antonio da Silva Jr, Livio Cesar Cunha Nunes
Summary: Different nanoemulsion (NE) formulations were prepared to achieve a stable and efficient aqueous colloidal dispersion of ethyl ferulate (EF), which is immiscible with water. The NE samples, selected from a pseudo-ternary phase diagram, exhibited physical stability and controlled drug release. In vivo experiments with rats showed the biocompatibility and anti-inflammatory effect of the EF nanoemulsion. This study suggests the potential of EF nanoemulsion as a novel drug delivery system for topical anti-inflammatory application.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yi Xin Heng, Yvonne Tze Qzian Ling, Siang Yin Lee, Desmond Teck Chye Ang, Seng Neon Gan
Summary: The study showed that adding vegetable oil nanoemulsion as a plasticizer to natural rubber significantly improves the tensile strength of the latex films. Better results can be achieved with higher incubation and vulcanization temperatures, and there is no oil blooming observed on the film surface.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Patricia C. Pires, Mariana Fernandes, Francisca Nina, Francisco Gama, Maria F. Gomes, Lina E. Rodrigues, Sara Meirinho, Samuel Silvestre, Gilberto Alves, Adriana O. Santos
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop a nanoemulsion (NE) with good solubilization capacity for lipophilic drugs and the ability to promote the absorption of drugs with low permeability. Compositions containing two lipids were screened and characterized, and one composition showed high droplet size homogeneity without the need for high energy methods. Optimized compositions containing a high proportion of propylene glycol monocaprylate NF were able to solubilize simvastatin at high drug strength and promote faster intranasal absorption of the hydrophilic prodrug fosphenytoin.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanmin Li, Hongsheng Lu, Ying Zhang, Dongfang Liu, Jun Chen
Summary: The phase inversion composition (PIC) method involves changing the system composition to form nanoemulsion under constant temperature conditions. By adjusting the pH to regulate the charge of nanoemulsion, its stability and wettability can be controlled. The experiment demonstrated the efficiency of the prepared nanoemulsion in enhancing oil recovery, showing potential application prospects in petroleum recovery.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Mir, Somayeh Ghasemirad
Summary: This research focuses on the phase inversion emulsification of paraffin oil/high-density polyethylene wax (PEW) blend in water using mixed surfactant systems. The usage of gemini surfactants in the emulsification process is found to be more effective compared to monomeric surfactants. The results show that the change in water phase volume fraction at the phase inversion point is in accordance with the change in interfacial tension between the water phase and the oil phase. The usage of mixed monomeric/gemini surfactant systems leads to larger zeta potentials, comparable drop sizes, and higher long-term stability of the emulsions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Chang, Huaizhi Shao, Bo Liu, Rogerio Manica, Zhen Li, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: The self-assembly of platy clay particles is influenced by the anisotropic surface charging properties of the particles, which can be controlled by solution pH. By adjusting pH, desired nanostructures can be formed through self-assembly of clay particles. This pH-dependent self-assembly can also be applied to other platy particles with anisotropic surface properties.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Lu, Rui Li, Rogerio Manica, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: CO2-responsive surfactants can enhance heavy oil recovery by adjusting their interfacial activity and can be partially recycled for water treatment, showing promising applications in various industries.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiao He, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of cellulose-coated magnetic Janus nanoparticles (MJ NPs) with asymmetric surface wettability for efficient dewatering of crude oil emulsions. The MJ NPs showed strong interfacial activities and robust dewatering ability, allowing for multiple cycles of regeneration and reuse without generating secondary hazards to the crude oil.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Chang, Bo Liu, James S. Grundy, Huaizhi Shao, Rogerio Manica, Zhen Li, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: In this study, atomic force microscopy was used to image the surface lattice structure of kaolinite basal planes in liquids, revealing distinct ion adsorption characteristics in the presence and absence of monovalent and divalent cations through different mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Yang, Xiao He, Wen Tan, Gang Liu, Tingting Yi, Qingye Lu, Xiaoting Wei, Hanjie Xie, Qiurong Long, GuiChao Wang, Chuanfei Guo, Erica Pensini, Zhouguang Lu, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: The unique adhesion-shielding method was used to synthesize magnetic Janus nanoparticles (IM-JNPs) with excellent interfacial properties and efficient removal of oily wastewater under an external magnetic field.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Cong, Sifang Zhou, Tong Wang, Guibin Pang, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: The study found that biochar application can decrease preferential flow, improve soil water retention capacity, enhance nutrient retention, and increase crop yield. This research is of great significance for improving crop water and fertilizer use efficiency, as well as protecting the ecological environment.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jessica V. Fuentes, Edgar B. Zamora, Anirban Chakraborty, Gerardo Zavala, Zhenghe Xu, William McCaffrey, Zuoli Li, Flavio Vazquez, Cesar A. Flores
Summary: A novel random acrylic terpolymer based on butyl acrylate, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl acrylate, and 2-carboxyethyl acrylate monomers showed efficient demulsifying properties in heavy crude oils with stable water-in-oil emulsions. The best water removal performance was achieved with terpolymers containing 90-80% of the hydrophobic monomer B and small amounts of the hydrophilic monomers Ae and Ce. The correlation between molecular parameters of the terpolymers and physicochemical parameters of the crude oils allows for accurate prediction of water removal efficiency, aiding in selecting the best demulsifier for a specific petroleum stream.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiming Lu, Prashant Kumar Mishra, Timothy N. Hunter, Fan Yang, Zhouguang Lu, David Harbottle, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of functionalized bio-sorbents derived from pomelo peel in rapidly and efficiently decontaminating water, with the potential for large-scale remediation strategies of contaminated wastewater.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yi Lu, Rui Li, Rogerio Manica, Zhiqing Zhang, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility and advantages of using CO2-responsive surfactants in water-based oil sands extraction to enhance bitumen recovery. By adjusting interfacial tension, both bitumen liberation and aeration can be significantly improved. The use of these surfactants not only increases the recovery rate but also produces cleaner bituminous froths and reduces energy consumption.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiangyu Chen, Xinrui Ma, Tony Yeung, Dejun Sun, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: This study presents a method of using CO2-responsive microemulsions to treat oil-contaminated soils. The method effectively cleans oil-contaminated soils at low energy consumption and allows for the recovery of value-added oil.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Tan, Fan Yang, Tingting Yi, Gang Liu, Xiaoting Wei, Qiurong Long, Yi Liu, Yingzhi Li, Chuanfei Guo, Kun Liu, Zhouguang Lu, Qingxia Liu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: Carbon coating is a common method to improve the performance of Li-ion batteries, but conventional carbon coatings are brittle. This study proposes a scalable and low-cost synthesis method to deposit a highly-elastic fullerene-like protective carbon layer on silicon nanoparticles, which exhibits high cycle stability and capacity retention.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen Tan, Lina Wang, Zhouguang Lu, Fan Yang, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: Researchers have successfully synthesized a stable and scalable Si/C nanocomposite for lithium-ion battery anodes by controlling the concentration of asphaltenes. The resulting electrode exhibits high reversible capacity, capacity retention, and stability under high mass loading and area capacity conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Tan, Fan Yang, Zhouguang Lu, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: This study improves the electrochemical performance of carbon-coated silicon anodes by forming uniform carbon coatings with different degrees of graphitization. The high elasticity and high Li+ diffusion coefficient of the carbon coating greatly enhance the stability and rate capability of the electrode.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingfei Liu, Mingshan Zhang, Zhouguang Lu, Zhehui Jin, Yi Lu, Dejun Sun, Zhenghe Xu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the molecular structure of pseudo-Gemini surfactants (PGS) on the stability and switchability of emulsions. The findings suggest that increasing the spacer length improves the interfacial activity, while introducing an amino group enhances the CO2 responsivity of PGS.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunhui Hua, Zhenghe Xu, Baojun Zhao, Zuotai Zhang
Summary: An electrochemical approach was developed to evaluate redox abilities and a salt leaching method using water-soluble NH4Fe(SO4)(2) as a redox intermediate was proposed for the synergistic recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries, achieving high efficiency and selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
