Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuting Huang, Jie Xia, Dongyun Chen, Najun Li, Qingfeng Xu, Hua Li, Jinghui He, Jianmei Lu
Summary: The development of high-efficiency and economical electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction is crucial for renewable energy storage and conversion technology. The degradation of phenanthrene is an important research area and the catalyst 1.5 CuCo@NC-800 shows great potential in microbial fuel cells.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong-kyu Son, Sooan Bae, Shrine Maria Nithya Jeghan, Gibaek Lee
Summary: Highly efficient and durable FeCo-N,S@CNFs catalysts were synthesized for oxygen reduction reactions. The catalysts showed defect-rich active sites, enhancing the ORR activity, and exhibited long-term stability and high tolerance to methanol. The synergistic interactions between metals and heteroatoms played a crucial role in enhancing the ORR activity. These catalysts can be widely used in battery-based systems and fuel cell applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Satpal Singh Sekhon, Jin-Soo Park
Summary: The research on biomass-derived PCNs and their nitrogen doping is crucial for energy conversion, and innovative green methods can improve the production efficiency and sustainability of PCNs, as well as explore suitable preparation methods in different biomasses.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Xu, Hongyuan Shang, Cheng Wang, Yukou Du
Summary: 2D Pd-based nanomaterials have emerged as potential candidates for fuel cell electrocatalysts due to their high intrinsic activity, electron mobility, and easy surface functionalization. Creating Pd- and Pd-based architectures with large surface areas, low-coordinated atoms, and high density of defects and edges is a promising strategy to enhance the electrocatalytic performance of fuel cells.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liangpang Xu, Lejing Li, Zhuofeng Hu, Jimmy C. Yu
Summary: This study presents an EDTA-enhanced ORR system for efficient and non-sacrificial H2O2 synthesis on K-doped g-C3N4 with N-vacancies. The system achieved outstanding H2O2 synthesis efficiency, surpassing the state-of-the-art ORR photocatalysis. The EDTA played a key role in improving the thermodynamics and kinetics of ORR.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Barranco-Lopez, A. I. Moral-Rodriguez, E. Fajardo-Puerto, A. Elmouwahidi, E. Bailon-Garcia
Summary: Fe-doped carbon xerogels with highly developed graphitic structure were synthesized as dual-functional electro-Fenton catalysts for wastewater decontamination. The amount of Fe influenced the textural properties, conductivity, O2-catalyst interaction, and H2O2 selectivity. Fe presence improved electro-catalytic activity, with a mechanism change observed in highly Fe-doped samples. The Electro-Fenton degradation of tetracycline showed high efficiency without external Fenton-catalysts.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongli Pei, Haocong Wang, Jian Gong, Zixiang Yan, Lanlan Xu, Xiaojuan Liu, Xiaochen Gao, Fanzhi Meng, Jian Meng
Summary: This study investigates the influence of Co and Hf co-doping on the performance of BaFeO3-delta based perovskite oxide as cathode materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The results show that the co-doped material exhibits excellent catalytic activity, CO2 stability, and electrochemical performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaolin Gou, Huiqi Qu, Hanfang Liu, Yiru Ma, Lingbo Zong, Bin Li, Congxia Xie, Zhenjiang Li, Wei Li, Lei Wang
Summary: 2D heterostructures provide a competitive platform for tailoring electrical properties. However, achieving synergistic interlayer interactions between 2D materials remains a challenge. In this study, electronically coupled N-doped mesoporous defective carbon and nitrogen modified titanium carbide (Ti3C2) in a 2D sandwiched heterostructure were synthesized. The resulting heterostructure exhibited superior performance in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and demonstrated excellent methanol tolerance and cyclic durability. This research opens up new possibilities for tailoring interlayer interactions in 2D materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
JinHyok Ho, Yang Li, Yexin Dai, TongIl Kim, Jiao Wang, Jun Ren, HakSung Yun, Xianhua Liu
Summary: The CoMn2O4/NC nanocomposites were synthesized with robust electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction. The fuel cell with CoMn2O4/NC air cathode achieved a peak power density superior to a commercial Pt/C air cathode. The use of ionic liquid as a reaction medium for catalyst preparation was demonstrated to be viable.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Luo, Junzong Feng, Lukai Wang, Yonggang Jiang, Liangjun Li, Jian Feng
Summary: In this study, a high-surface-area nitrogen-doped graphitic nanocarbon (N-G-CA) was developed as a support material for the Pt-based catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), showing superior durability and activity. This can be attributed to the high graphitization extent of N-G-CA and the interactions between doping nitrogen and Pt.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Por Ong, Li-Ngee Ho, Soon-An Ong, Johar Banjuraizah, Abdul Haqi Ibrahim, Shen-Hui Thor, Kea-Lee Yap
Summary: A unidirectional flow solar photocatalytic fuel cell (PFC) was successfully developed using different MnO2 crystal phases as cathodic catalysts, demonstrating the significant influence of crystallographic structures on catalytic activity. Micropore surface area was found to impact PFC performance, with nanowire alpha-M3(24 h)/C material showing the best performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bang-An Lu, Lin-Fan Shen, Jia Liu, Qinghua Zhang, Li-Yang Wan, David J. Morris, Rui-Xiang Wang, Zhi-You Zhou, Gen Li, Tian Sheng, Lin Gu, Peng Zhang, Na Tian, Shi-Gang Sun
Summary: The study introduces a phosphorus-doping strategy to significantly enhance the ORR performance of Pt catalysts, while also improving their durability. By introducing phosphorus into the near-surface of commercial Pt/C catalysts using a surfactant-free method, the ORR mass activity was enhanced by 7 times and showed only 14% loss after 10,000 potential cycles, indicating a promising approach for proton-exchange membrane fuel cell applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ximing Qu, Yu Han, Youhu Chen, Jinxia Lin, Guang Li, Jian Yang, Yanxia Jiang, Shigang Sun
Summary: A rational stepwise pyrolysis strategy was proposed for stabilizing isolated Fe-N-X sites on highly graphitized N-doped carbon supports. The high graphitization degree of the NC support derived from a harsh thermal treatment at 1100 degrees Celsius significantly enhanced the stability of the Fe-N-X/C catalyst, enabling strong antioxidant ability in both ORR and fuel cell tests.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Elisabeth Hornberger, Thomas Merzdorf, Henrike Schmies, Jessica Huebner, Malte Klingenhof, Ulrich Gernert, Matthias Kroschel, Bjoern Anke, Martin Lerch, Johannes Schmidt, Arne Thomas, Raphael Chattot, Isaac Martens, Jakub Drnec, Peter Strasser
Summary: This study successfully synthesized Pt electrocatalysts supported on N-doped carbons and analyzed the impact of N-induced effect on catalyst performance and durability. The experiments showed that while N-doping may not mitigate carbon corrosion during high-potential cycling, it can enhance cell performance under usual PEMFC operating conditions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kengqiang Zhong, Henghui You, Lei Huang, Han Li, Linzhe Huang, Xianjie Liu, Hongguo Zhang
Summary: This study reports a strategy based on ammonium fluoride gas-steaming method to enhance the structural defects and density of N, F active sites in metal-free catalysts. The results show that this method significantly improves the adsorption affinity of O2 and oxygen intermediates on the catalysts, resulting in excellent ORR catalytic activity and long-term stability. This work proposes a facile and efficient in situ gas-steaming strategy to develop metal-free cathode catalysts with superior performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Wei-Zhen Zhou, Wenke Li, Huayan Shen, Ruby W. Wang, Wen Chen, Yujing Zhang, Qingyi Zeng, Hao Wang, Meng Yuan, Ziyi Zeng, Jinhui Cui, Chuan-Yun Li, Fred Y. Ye, Zhou Zhou
Summary: This study developed an evidence-based knowledgebase of congenital heart disease (CHD) that provides comprehensive information on CHD-related genes and clinical manifestations. Through the integration of data from 1114 publications, it links 1124 susceptibility genes and 3591 variations to over 300 CHD types and related syndromes. The knowledgebase also includes functional annotations from 50 databases/tools to facilitate the interpretation of gene and variation effects on disease pathogenicity. A core CHD sub-network of 163 genes was extracted using a gene interaction network approach. Overall, CHDbase is a valuable resource for studying CHD susceptibilities.
GENOMICS PROTEOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yiwen Shi, Lei Huang, Sakil Mahmud, Gaosheng Zhang, Huosheng Li, Yuqi Wang, Tangfu Xiao, Qingyi Zeng, Zhiquan Liu, Huarong Yu, Zhu Xiong
Summary: In this study, a hybrid membrane PB@PDA/PEI-M-1 was successfully fabricated for high-efficient removal of thallium (Tl). The membrane showed excellent capture ability for Tl(I) with high selectivity and achieved a higher adsorption capacity compared to previous studies. The results demonstrated the feasibility of PB@PDA/PEI-M-1 technology in a complicated environment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingyi Zeng, Jing Tan, Beibei Gao, Tao Cai, Qingyan Zhang, Yi-Lin Liu, Sheng Chang, Shuaifei Zhao, Suqing Wu
Summary: A cobalt-doped perovskite molybdenum trioxide catalyst was synthesized and used for degrading organic contaminants. The unique structure of the catalyst facilitated the activation of peroxymonosulfate, resulting in efficient removal of bisphenol A. Singlet oxygen was identified as the main active species for the degradation process. The carrier mechanism allowed the catalyst to maintain high performance during repeat use.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingyi Zeng, Liu Yang, Qingyan Zhang, Tao Cai, Yumei Wang, Yuhan Cao, Junwen Lv, Zhu Xiong, Suqing Wu, Rena Oh
Summary: The utilization of bio-wastes, such as shaddock peels, for sustainable development is significant. A highly efficient functional catalyst, Co-SPC-x(y), embedded with CoO@Co nanoparticles derived from shaddock peels biochar (SPC), was prepared and used for refractory organics degradation. The optimized Co-SPC-10 (900) showed excellent PMS activation ability and stability, with 100% CTC removal in 12 minutes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jingxin Yang, Yongshi Huang, Yuhang Cheng, Xueyan Wu, Jiangyan Lu, Qingnan Wan, Jianxian Feng, Qingyi Zeng, Shuaifei Zhao, Li Yu, Zhu Xiong
Summary: The commonly-used peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activator (copper oxide nanoparticles, CuO NPs) was loaded on a polydopamine (PDA)/polyethyleneimine (PEI)-modified non-woven fabric (NWF) membrane. The hybrid membrane (CuO@PDA/PEI-NWF) showed excellent ability in oxidizing the high-toxic p-nitrophenol (4-NP) in feed. The cyclic membrane catalysis system displayed high-efficiency and long-effectiveness in treating the 4-NP polluted real water.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yang Xiao, Qingsong Zhang, Liu Yang, Qingyan Zhang, Xijun Fu, Lin Cheng, Qingyi Zeng
Summary: A hierarchical Z-scheme heterostructure composed of In2-xS3 and Cd1+xIn2-xS4 was designed and fabricated for efficient photocatalytic wastewater treatment and CO2 reduction. The material showed superior photocatalytic performance and high removal efficiency of dyes and heavy metals.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Jiahua Ni, Yanjun Wen, Donglai Pan, Jing Bai, Baoxue Zhou, Shuaifei Zhao, Zhuan Wang, Yanbiao Liu, Qingyi Zeng
Summary: Solar energy is crucial for life and activities on Earth. Photocatalysis based on solar energy has the potential to solve environmental pollution, energy crisis, and global warming. Photocatalytic fuel cells (PFCs) are particularly promising in light-driven wastewater remediation and energy generation. This review comprehensively assesses recent progress in material development, system configurations, and reaction processes, and highlights the significance of PFCs as alternatives to traditional technologies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingyi Zeng, Yuhan Cao, Beibei Gao, Xiaoyang Huang, Qingyan Zhang, Yumei Wang, Tao Cai, Yuehua Zhang, Junwen Lv, Zhu Xiong, Wenjing Xue
Summary: In this study, a Co doped anatase titanium dioxide (Co@TiO2) was prepared by a simple wet chemical method and successfully activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for efficient degradation of refractory organic pollutants. The doped Co replaced partial Ti without causing significant structural change. The Co@TiO2/PMS system showed high efficiency in removing chlortetracycline (CTC) and Rhodamine B (RhB) within short reaction times.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanyi Liu, Wenhuan Yuan, Wenli Lin, Shan Yu, Lei Zhou, Qingyi Zeng, Jin Wang, Luoheng Tao, Qunwei Dai, Juan Liu
Summary: In this study, a composite material (M-BC) based on banyan tree aerial roots biochar modified by d-MnO2 was designed to separate U(VI) from wastewater. The results showed that M-BC had a higher separation capacity compared to BC. The study also revealed the adsorption mechanisms of U(VI) by M-BC.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi-Lin Liu, Chao Zhang, Lulin Guo, Qingming Zeng, Rongzhong Wang, Haodong Chen, Qingyan Zhang, Qingyi Zeng
Summary: The study proposes a novel nanocomposite, nZVC/Ti3C2, for efficient removal of U (VI) from radioactive wastewater. The composite material, composed of nano zero-valent copper (nZVC) nanoparticles loaded onto Ti3C2 MXene nanoflakes, shows remarkable efficiency and selectivity due to the unique configuration. The underlying mechanism involves reductive immobilization, inner-sphere surface complexation, and hydrolytic precipitation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiahua Ni, Qingyan Zhang, Xijun Fu, Qingsong Zhang, Suqing Wu, Zhu Xiong, Jin Wang, Qingyi Zeng
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a 3D-MNSN-CF catalyst through a simple hydrothermal strategy. The catalyst exhibited exceptional efficiency and stability in activating PMS for degrading refractory organics. It had a highly exposed (001) facet, intrinsic Mn(3+)/Mn4+ redox pair, and a high ratio of oxygen vacancies, resulting in a remarkable removal rate of approximately 100% for tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) degradation.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Qingyi Zeng, Peipei Liu, Ningbo Yu, Jialing Wu, Weiguang Huo, Jianda Han
Summary: Gait impairments are common in Parkinson's disease and can cause disability. Accurate assessment methods are needed for personalized rehabilitation, especially for patients with mild symptoms. This study developed an automated video-based assessment method using a fusion convolution network, which accurately predicted gait scores and discriminated between PD patients and healthy subjects.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qingyi Zeng, Beibei Gao, Jing Tan, Qingsong Zhang, Yanjun Wen, Qingyan Zhang, Yuhan Cao, Zhu Xiong, Rena Oh, Shuaifei Zhao
Summary: An unassisted SWENS system based on a CuAlOx/WO3 photoanode was proposed for efficient degradation of refractory organic pollutants and simultaneous hydrogen and electricity generation. The optimized CuAlOx/WO3 photoanode showed significantly enhanced photocurrent density. The assembled SWENS demonstrated outstanding universality in degrading various refractory organic pollutants for green energy production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanting Hua, Wenqian Hu, Qi Chen, Chunzhen Fan, Shunfeng Jiang, Min Zhao, Zhiquan Wang, Xiangyong Zheng, Suqing Wu, Qingyi Zeng, Chunjie Zhong
Summary: The optimum conditions for preparing Fe-C-CF were determined and it was found that the SFCW system with Fe-C-CF had higher nitrogen removal efficiency and lower CO2 emissions compared to the control system. Microbial community analysis revealed that the addition of Fe-C-CF increased the diversity and abundance of microbial communities in the SFCW systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qingsong Zhang, Yang Xiao, Liu Yang, Yanjun Wen, Zhu Xiong, Lin Lei, Lin Wang, Qingyi Zeng
Summary: A branched core-shell nanosphere composed of an anatase TiO2 core and a TiO2 nanobranch shell with gradient-doped N has been synthesized. The optimized nanosphere exhibits outstanding hydrogen evolution rate and high activity in photocatalytic degradation of various refractory organic pollutants.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Wu, Yubo Cui, Guifeng Xia, Jinlong Yang, Shuming Du, Xinhong Xiong, Li Yang, Dong Xu, Xu Deng, Jiaxi Cui
Summary: Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) technology, while promising for global spacing cooling, faces limitations in practical application due to reduced cooling effectiveness caused by wear and dirt contamination. Researchers have developed a renewable armor structure using fluorinated hollow glass microspheres to enhance the anti-fouling and cooling properties of PDRC coatings. The coatings exhibit high solar reflectance and thermal emittance, leading to significant temperature reduction below ambient temperature.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Bei, Bei Zhang, Kaifeng Wang, Shiming Zhang, Guichuan Xing, Clement Cabanetos
Summary: The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic solar cells (OSCs) has reached 20% in recent years, thanks to the advantages of organic photoactive materials. Benzothiadiazole (BT) has attracted significant research attention as a building block of OSCs. OSCs based on BT structure have shown diversity, and the increasing PCE values indicate a promising future for OSCs. This review analyzes the progress made in the last decades, focusing on effective BT small-molecules and BT polymers for OSCs. The structure-property relationships, donor-acceptor matching criteria, and morphology control approaches are discussed. The remaining challenges and a personal perspective on the future advancement of OSCs are summarized.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rong He, Dandan Tang, Ningge Xu, Heng Liu, Kun Dou, Xuejun Zhou, Fabiao Yu
Summary: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a common malignant tumor of the head and neck, with a high incidence in China and Southeast Asian countries. In this study, a novel near-infrared fluorescent probe, SNAFL-GSH, was designed and synthesized for the detection of glutathione (GSH). The probe showed selective detection of GSH and the ability to distinguish normal and cancer cells. It has great potential for application in the diagnosis and evaluation of NPC.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhukang Guo, Baijiang Jin, Yile Fang, Lian Jin, Song Li, Yan Deng, Zhu Chen, Hui Chen, Yuanying Zhang, Rabia Usman, Nongyue He
Summary: This study isolated primary cells that can be stably passaged from spontaneous tumors of genetically engineered pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma model mice and used an autonomously developed automated screening instrument for efficient nucleic acid aptamer screening. The obtained aptamers were affinity verified at the cellular level. The study also investigated the impact of cell growth environment difference on the recognition ability of aptamers and confirmed the targeting ability and drug loading ability of the aptamer.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhongshan Yang, Qiqi Zhang, Hui Song, Xin Chen, Jiwei Cui, Yanhui Sun, Lequan Liu, Jinhua Ye
Summary: Methane chemistry is a significant area of research in catalysis. Converting methane into value-added chemicals is desirable but challenging due to its high C-H bonding energy and lack of pi bonding or unpaired electrons. Photocatalytic partial oxidation of methane to liquid oxygenates is a promising technology for achieving high efficiency and selectivity under mild conditions. The choice and activation of oxidants are crucial for its performance.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng Shan, Jing Liao, Jiayi Li, Chengyan Wang, Jie Zhou, Linqiang Mei, Yunlu Dai, Qiang Wang, Wenyan Yin
Summary: This study reports an oral radioprotectant Gel@GYY that combines a gelatin-based hydrogel and a pH-responsive hydrogen sulfide donor. Gel@GYY has excellent adhesion and sustained release properties, allowing it to release H2S in the gastrointestinal tract and effectively scavenge free radicals induced by radiation. It also reduces inflammation and has biodegradable properties.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu Liu, Ziyi Liu, Jingnan Cui, Guiling Ning, Weitao Gong
Summary: The development of new metal-free heterogeneous catalysts has been the subject of extensive research. In this study, a new Troger's base (TB)-derived porous organic polymer (POPs) was designed and prepared by integrating multifunctional monomers. The resulting polymer, which combines the advantages of pillar[5]arene macrocycle and TB moiety, exhibited enhanced catalytic performance in Knoevenagel condensation and CO2 conversion, serving as an effective metal-free catalyst. This work provides a new strategy for fabricating metal-free heterogeneous catalysts based on macrocyclic POPs.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leyong Zhou, Changyin Yang, Weitao Dou, Tongxia Jin, Haibo Yang, Lin Xu
Summary: This review summarizes the application of micro/nanofluidic techniques in constructing supramolecular assemblies of different scales, and highlights the advantages of these techniques over conventional synthesis methods. Furthermore, it emphasizes the potential of micro/nanofluidic systems in improving our understanding of supramolecular self-assembly processes.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanchao Jin, Suixiaochen Chen, Peiwen Huang, Xiongjian Chen, Chun-Yan Lin, Li-Ping Li, Xiao Chen, Rui Ding, Jianxi Liu, Riyao Chen
Summary: In this study, magnesium and coconut shell carbon were used to disinfect water by adsorbing copper(II) and converting dissolved oxygen to hydrogen peroxide through Mg corrosion. The copper was enriched on the carbon surface and efficiently catalyzed the hydrogen peroxide to inactivate E.coli. The process showed promising disinfection performance both in laboratory experiments and real wastewater treatment.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haihong Lai, Zehong Chen, Hao Zhuo, Yijie Hu, Xuan Zhao, Jiwang Yi, Hongzhi Zheng, Ge Shi, Yifan Tong, Ling Meng, Xinwen Peng, Linxin Zhong
Summary: By altering the pyrolysis route of cellulose nanofiber, the structural defects of carbon aerogels can be reduced, leading to improved compressibility and stress retention, as well as higher stress sensor sensitivity and temperature coefficient.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lina Guo, Jinsong Ding, Wenhu Zhou
Summary: Bacteria-based tumor therapy has resurfaced due to the revolution of tumor immunotherapy, offering unique solutions for traditional tumor treatments. Bacteria with active tropism can selectively colonize tumor sites and suppress tumor growth through various mechanisms, making them attractive tools for tumor treatment. This critical review introduces recent advances in bacteria-based tumor therapy, including bacterial properties, their benefits for tumor therapy, anti-tumor mechanisms, challenges, and future perspectives.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lan Liang, Chuanbin Wang, Xukai Lu, Yunan Sun, Beibei Yan, Ning Li, Guanyi Chen, Li'an Hou
Summary: This study investigates the interactions between phenol and benzaldehyde in the ECH process through experiments and theoretical calculations. The results show that phenol can accelerate the conversion of benzaldehyde, while benzaldehyde inhibits the conversion of phenol. The research provides a theoretical basis for the application of ECH in practical bio-oil upgrading.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Fan, Yuhao He, Junan Pan, Ning Sun, Qiyu Zhang, Chen Gu, Kang Chen, Weinan Yin, Longlu Wang
Summary: This study focuses on the recent progress in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) based on photothermal effect. It introduces the main pathways of photothermal conversions applied in H2 evolution, summarizes the functions of the photothermal effect, and presents a method to improve the catalytic system through thermal means. The study also discusses the challenges and outlook in this promising area.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leiduo Lai, Hongyu Zhou, Yichen Hong, Mengfan Luo, Yang Shi, Heng Zhang, Zhaokun Xiong, Gang Yao, Bo Lai
Summary: In this study, a facile ammonia reduction strategy was proposed and a novel FeVO3-x catalyst was synthesized for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to degrade the pharmaceutical carbamazepine (CBZ). The results showed that the system could rapidly degrade CBZ and generate various active species involved in the degradation process.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tangxin Xiao, Xiuxiu Li, Liangliang Zhang, Kai Diao, Zheng-Yi Li, Xiao-Qiang Sun, Leyong Wang
Summary: This study presents the construction of a supramolecular light harvesting system based on sequential energy transfer. The system demonstrates tunable fluorescence emission through self-assembly of polymers into nanoparticles, achieving efficient two-step light harvesting.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2024)
