Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dandan Zhou, Yun Gao, Zhe Yang, Ning Wang, Jianxian Ge, Xiaoyi Cao, Dandan Kou, Yuan Gu, Cang Li, Mohammad Javad Afshari, Ruru Zhang, Can Chen, Ling Wen, Shuwang Wu, Jianfeng Zeng, Mingyuan Gao
Summary: To overcome the drawbacks of monomodal strategies, a combination therapy using lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) integrated with chlorin e6 (Ce6)-imbedded RBC membrane vesicles as a near-infrared-induced photodynamic therapy (PDT) agent is developed. The nanoagent not only acts as a light transductor for PDT but also as a radiosensitizer for enhanced low-dose radiotherapy (RT). The combination of PDT and RT shows potential for synergistic tumor growth inhibition and cancer metastasis arrest.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiangyu Zhang, Zelai He
Summary: In this study, pH-responsive bionic high photothermal conversion nanoparticles (ICG-PEI@HM NPs) were developed. The intelligent responsiveness of the nanoparticles to pH enhanced the efficacy of photo-thermal therapy and demonstrated good stability and tumor targeting ability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan-Qin Huang, Kun-Lin Liu, Hui-Lin Ni, Rui Zhang, Xing-Fen Liu, Qu-Li Fan, Lian-Hui Wang, Wei Huang
Summary: In this study, an organic theranostic nanoplatform, Ce6@HA-Cys-TTDTT nanoparticles (NPs), was designed to achieve tumor-targeting photothermal/photodynamic synergistic therapy. The nanoplatform exhibited high tumor targeting capability and significant advantages in tumor imaging and phototherapy.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Zhang, Bo Li, Yuhan Zhu, Xin Yao, Xiaohe Tian, Shengli Li, Yupeng Tian, Dandan Li
Summary: A theranostic nanoplatform with good stability and biocompatibility in the NIR-II spectral region was successfully fabricated, featuring remarkable absorption and high photothermal conversion efficiency. The introduction of Ce6 enabled photodynamic and photothermal combination cancer therapy, demonstrating promising applications in functional materials.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wenyan Wang, Zimu Li, Xiaozhong Nie, Wenfeng Zeng, Yi Zhang, Yimin Deng, Hongzhong Chen, Xiaowei Zeng, Hualin Ma, Yi Zheng, Nansha Gao
Summary: This study developed a charge-reversal nanoplatform that utilized pH-responsive and charge-reversal properties to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of photothermal/photodynamic synergistic therapy for breast cancer.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jingyi Liang, Yaning Sun, Kaili Wang, Yawen Zhang, Linqing Guo, Zhihong Bao, Dun Wang, Haiyan Xu, Jiani Zheng, Yue Yuan
Summary: A nanoplatform was designed in this study, consisting of Cu-doped mesoporous Prussian blue (CMPB) encapsulating glucose oxidase (GOx) and coated with hyaluronic acid (HA) modified with a nitric oxide donor (HN). The nanoplatform combines multiple therapeutic approaches, including chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), and starvation therapy, resulting in significant inhibition of tumor growth.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zebin Yang, Yu Luo, Huizhu Yu, Kaicheng Liang, Miao Wang, Qigang Wang, Bo Yin, Hangrong Chen
Summary: This study has constructed a novel nanomaterial to reshape the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. The nanomaterial can generate reactive oxygen species to alleviate tumor hypoxia and promote the polarization of tumor-associated macrophages. The light-activated nanoplatform can activate and recruit immune cells in combination with radiotherapy, reversing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and enhancing immune responses.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shuo Qi, Gongyuan Liu, Jiangbo Chen, Peng Cao, Xiaohua Lei, Chengming Ding, Guodong Chen, Yachao Zhang, Lidai Wang
Summary: The study presents a multifunctional CXCR4-targeted nanoparticle for effective and minimally invasive phototherapeutics of orthotopic small hepatocellular carcinoma (SHCCs) guided by real-time quantitative optical imaging. The nanoparticle provides accurate diagnosis and targeted photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), showing high specificity and biocompatibility.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Yan, Chenglong Mu, Cheng Zhang, Qunna Xu, Zushun Xu, Daquan Wang, Xunan Jing, Lingjie Meng
Summary: This study presents an intelligent nanoplatform based on yolk-shell Fe3O4@polydopamine for photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy. The nanoplatform effectively delivers photosensitizer Ce6 to tumor sites, achieving enhanced therapy and providing enhanced imaging ability. This hybrid nanoplatform integrates the merits of multiple therapeutic and imaging techniques, offering a new avenue for biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianxiang Zhou, Jie Huang, Wenshi Zhao, Rui Guo, Sicheng Cui, Yuqing Li, Naveen Reddy Kadasala, Yuhong Jiang, Yang Liu, Qi Zhang
Summary: In this study, multifunctional Fe3O4 @Au nanocomposites were designed and synthesized as photothermal conversion agents (PCA) and photosensitizers (PS) for synergistic photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cervical cancer (HeLa) cells using a single excitation light source. The nanocomposites exhibited high photothermal conversion efficiency and cytotoxic singlet oxygen generation. They also showed good biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity, making them ideal nanotherapeutic agents for HeLa cell treatment.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiangsheng Xu, James G. Shamul, Elyahb Allie Kwizera, Xiaoming He
Summary: Mitochondria are critical organelles for producing energy in cells and can be targeted for cancer therapy. Mitochondria-targeting nanotechnologies have shown high efficacy for cancer treatment both in vitro and in vivo, and can be intelligently designed based on the characteristics of the tumor microenvironment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qing Chen, Su He, Fangjun Zhang, Fengzhi Cui, Jianhua Liu, Man Wang, Dongmei Wang, Zhigang Jin, Chunxia Li
Summary: The study synthesized a composite nanosystem Pt-Ce6 using porous Pt nanoparticles, which can continuously decompose H(2)O(2) into oxygen, alleviating tumor hypoxia and enhancing the effect of PDT. Additionally, Pt-Ce6 demonstrated good photothermal stability and high photothermal conversion efficiency in the NIR-II region, effectively suppressing tumor growth and recurrence under laser irradiation in U14 tumor-bearing mice.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Youtao Xin, Yunjian Yu, Meihui Su, Xiaohui Li, Mahmoud Elsabahy, Hui Gao
Summary: In order to enhance the efficacy of colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment, researchers have developed a novel nanoplatform for photoacoustic imaging-guided photothermal and NO gas combination therapy. This nanoplatform consists of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) and nitric oxide (NO) donor loaded into dextran-decorated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN), which is surface-functionalized with dextran via dynamic boronate linkage. The nanoplatform exhibits superior biocompatibility and H2S-triggered near-infrared-controlled antibacterial and anti-tumor performance, as well as systemic immune responses for enhanced CRC treatment.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiaxin Yan, Chunli Wang, Xiaomei Jiang, Yiqu Wei, Qun Wang, Kunli Cui, Xiao Xu, Feng Wang, Lei Zhang
Summary: Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Photosensitizers play an important role in the treatment of CRC, but they are often associated with limitations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hao Liu, Yijun Mei, Qingqing Zhao, Aining Zhang, Lu Tang, Hongbin Gao, Wei Wang
Summary: Black phosphorus is a versatile nanomaterial with excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, showing great potential in the biomedical field. It can be used for effective bio-conjugation and molecular loading, playing a significant role in anticancer therapy.
Article
Immunology
Ghanshyam Sethy, Mike Nenani Chisema, Lokesh Sharma, Sanjay Singhal, Krupal Joshi, Patrick Omar Nicks, Beverly Laher, Kondwani Chidzammbuyo Mamba, Kunal Deokar, Tedla Damte, John Phuka
Summary: To improve COVID-19 vaccine uptake, an innovative 'vaccinate my village' strategy using door-to-door vaccination by Health Surveillance Assistants (HSA) was implemented in Malawi. The study found that this strategy significantly increased the number of vaccine doses administered and the proportion of the population receiving at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. District-wise coverage of the vaccine also improved after the implementation of this strategy.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shivaprasad Gadag, Reema Narayan, Yogendra Nayak, Sanjay Garg, Usha Y. Nayak
Summary: This study developed a transdermal patch of resveratrol (RVT) for site-specific delivery in breast cancer therapy. The patch containing HPMC E15LV, HPMC-K4M, and PVP K30 as release controlling polymers showed the best permeation of RVT. In vivo studies demonstrated higher breast tissue disposition and reduced tumor volume and serum CA 15-3 levels compared to oral administration of RVT.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yunmei Song, Candace M. Day, Franklin Afinjuomo, Jin-Quan E. Tan, Stephen W. Page, Sanjay Garg
Summary: While the veterinary product market is growing rapidly, there is a lack of specialized knowledge in equine pharmaceutics. The similarity between horse and human anatomy allows for repurposing of human dosage forms for equine medications, but physiological variation makes therapeutic outcomes unpredictable. Research is needed to address the deficiency in literature precedence on drug delivery for horses. Novel drug delivery systems can be developed by evaluating equine anatomy and physiology to better treat medical ailments in horses. NDDSs not only enhance the duration of drug action, but also improve owner compliance and convenience of administration.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yunmei Song, Sadikalmahdi Abdella, Franklin Afinjuomo, Emily Josephine Weir, Jin Quan Eugene Tan, Peter Hill, Stephen W. Page, Sanjay Garg
Summary: This study compared the physicochemical properties of nine commercially available otic veterinarian products in Australia used to manage canine otitis externa (COE). The results showed that products containing polymers had higher viscosity and bio-adhesion, while spreadability was inversely related to viscosity. Aqueous-based otic products showed better syringebility, while oil-based systems required higher force to expel the products. Variability in droplet size was observed, with Derm Otic, Baytril Otic, and Aurizon Ear Drops showing lower standard deviation, indicating a more consistent dose.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Neha Benedicta Fernandes, Yogendra Nayak, Sanjay Garg, Usha Y. Nayak
Summary: The field of advanced nanotechnology offers a wide range of nanotheranostics for treating malignant tumors. Among them, Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNs) combined with upconversion nanoparticles have gained prominence in biomedicine research due to their remarkable properties in drug targeting, bio-imaging, and photodynamic/photothermal therapy. MSNs have versatile pore sizes, high drug loading efficiency, and can be functionalized to enhance their applicability. This article focuses on MSN-based hybrid nanotheranostics and their designing strategies, characterization, applications, efficacy, limitations, biotoxicity, as well as current challenges and future perspectives.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sangseo Kim, Sadikalmahdi Abdella, Fatima Abid, Franklin Afinjuomo, Souha H. Youssef, Amy Holmes, Yunmei Song, Sachin Vaidya, Sanjay Garg
Summary: NLCs loaded with IMQ have been successfully developed and optimized as an alternative dosage form for the treatment of skin cancer. The formulated patch showed improved deposition of IMQ in the deeper skin layers compared to the commercial cream.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Souha H. Youssef, Sangseo Kim, Riya Khetan, Franklin Afinjuomo, Yunmei Song, Sanjay Garg
Summary: This study developed solvent-cast films composed of different ratios of PCL: PLGA, and assessed the blending efficiency through Fourier Transform Infrared analysis and thermal assessments. The influence of PLGA ratio, plasticizer concentration, and 5FU loading on the drug release profile was investigated by loading the model drug 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) to the blended films.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
A. H. M. Musleh Uddin, Yunmei Song, Sanjay Garg, Kiro R. Petrovski, Roy N. Kirkwood
Summary: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) plays a vital role in regulating the reproductive system in animals. However, the current drug delivery systems for GnRH-based technologies have limitations, and the recent advancements in intravaginal delivery have the potential to improve their accessibility, acceptability, and effectiveness in animals. Developing and commercializing alternative intravaginal formulations of GnRH analogues would be a significant advancement in the field of animal reproductive technology.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Deepa D. Nakmode, Candace M. Day, Yunmei Song, Sanjay Garg
Summary: Parkinson's disease has had significant impact on a large portion of the elderly population worldwide, with an estimated 8.5 million people living with the disease globally. In the United States, approximately one million people are living with Parkinson's disease, and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. This review focuses on the latest advances in drug delivery systems (DDSs) to address the limitations of current therapies, and discusses the promising features and drawbacks of these advancements. The technical properties, mechanism, and release patterns of incorporated drugs, as well as nanoscale delivery strategies to overcome the blood-brain barrier, are of particular interest.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. H. M. Musleh Uddin, Kiro R. Petrovski, Yunmei Song, Sanjay Garg, Roy N. Kirkwood
Summary: Optimal fertility in food-producing animals can be achieved by using exogenous GnRH and agonists to control ovulation timing and promote reproductive success. GnRH administration is used to counter ovarian dysfunction, induce ovulation, and increase conception and pregnancy rates in animals. Exogenous GnRH products are commonly used in pre- and post-breeding programs to enhance fertility and treat reproductive morbidities.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Pivian Sim, Yunmei Song, Sam Abraham, Sanjay Garg
Summary: A hydrogel formulation combining chitosan and citric acid buffer has been developed as a potential strategy for managing infected chronic wounds. This formulation shows strong antimicrobial properties, promotes wound healing, and maintains an acidic wound milieu microenvironment. The hydrogel treatment increases cell metabolic activity and facilitates faster re-epithelization, contributing to successful wound closure.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Hira Choudhury, Manisha Pandey, Vilashini Saravanan, Subrat Kumar Bhattamisra, Ankit Parikh, Sanjay Garg, Bapi Gorain
Summary: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a digestive tract cancer that starts with asymptomatic polyps and can be diagnosed as cancer later. With the advent of nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems, significant progress has been made in the diagnosis, treatment, and theranostic applications in CRC. Nanocarriers exhibit specific characteristics that facilitate the management of cancer patients, such as processability, precise architecture development, improved circulation, site-specific delivery, and rapid response. Surface-engineered technologies enable targeted deliveries towards overexpressed receptors on the CRC microenvironment.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Sadikalmahdi Abdella, Sangseo Kim, Franklin Afinjuomo, Yunmei Song, Richard Upton, Sanjay Garg
Summary: This study optimized and developed buccal film loaded with CBD-NLCs using Design of Experiments (DoE), lipid carriers, and 3D printing techniques. The CBD-NLCs film demonstrated a slow and sustained in vitro release, indicating potential applications for oral drug delivery.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sangseo Kim, Candace M. Day, Yunmei Song, Amy Holmes, Sanjay Garg
Summary: Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is a common malignancy globally, and topical treatment is a key management strategy. However, conventional topical treatments often face challenges such as poor drug penetration and patient adherence. To overcome these limitations, researchers have started using advanced topical patches for the treatment of NMSC. This review provides an overview of NMSC and the current landscape of topical treatments, focusing on the emerging technology of topical patches, and discusses their potential to improve existing therapies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatima Abid, Bhumika Savaliya, Ankit Parikh, Sangseo Kim, Marzieh Amirmostofian, Laura Cesari, Yunmei Song, Stephen W. W. Page, Darren J. J. Trott, Sanjay Garg
Summary: In order to improve the clinical management of acne, there is a need for innovative antibacterial therapies that utilize novel mechanisms. This study found that narasin (NAR) has promising antibacterial activity against drug-resistant acne bacteria. By formulating NAR into self-nanomicellizing solid dispersions (SNMSD) and using micelles as drug carriers, the aqueous solubility of NAR was significantly increased and targeted delivery to the lipophilic skin layers was achieved.
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)