Article
Biophysics
Zhiwen Zeng, Dinghua Liu, Dejian Li, Xiumei Mo
Summary: This paper presents an injectable mussel inspired double cross-linked hydrogel adhesive with excellent biocompatibility and adhesion properties, which was further confirmed by in vivo experiments in mice model. The prepared hydrogel showed good cytocompatibility with L929 cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shang-Lin Yeh, Dawson Alexander, Naveen Narasimhalu, Roya Koshani, Amir Sheikhi
Summary: Neodymium (Nd) is a highly demanded rare earth element (REE) for developing magnetic medical devices and clean energy. A novel one-step mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating (MINC) using bifunctional hairy cellulose nanocrystals (BHCNC) has been presented, which enables rapid and selective removal and recovery of Nd ions even at low concentrations. The MINC offers new opportunities for sustainable recovery of REEs and other precious elements.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Matteo Paolieri, Zihao Chen, Firoz Babu Kadumudi, Morteza Alehosseini, Melanie Zorron, Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz, Hajar Maleki
Summary: In order to adapt to the era of IoT and AI, there is a need for biocompatible, elastic, and self-healing soft electronic devices, such as wearable sensors. Inspired by the adhesive properties of marine organisms, a library of materials was synthesized and fabricated, including adhesive, self-healable, and stretchable gum-like materials, hydrogels, and aerogels. The resulting materials exhibit mussel-inspired adhesiveness, mechanical flexibility, electrical conductivity, and self-healing features. These materials have potential applications in soft electronic devices, such as electronic skins and wearable pressure sensors.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Sadhanendu Samanta, Jin Cui, Hidetoshi Noda, Takumi Watanabe, Masakatsu Shibasaki
Summary: In this study, a gram-scale syn-selective asymmetric vinylogous addition of butenolides to chromones was developed using an Al-Li-BINOL (ALB) complex catalyst. The reaction showed high diastereoselectivity with ratios up to 20:1 and enantioselectivity of 84-98% for various substrate combinations. This method is complementary to previous reports and improves selectivity for several chromones. Computational studies support the role of ALB as a bifunctional catalyst in this reaction and provide insights into the origin of the observed stereoselectivity.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ali Taghizadeh, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi, Payam Zarrintaj, Joshua D. Ramsey, Farzad Seidi, Florian J. Stadler, Haeshin Lee, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Masoud Mozafari
Summary: After billions of years, nature still serves as inspiration for developing new technologies and materials. Wet and strong adhesion by Mytilidae mussels has inspired the development of advanced adhesives for moist conditions. A deep understanding of the chemical moieties and microenvironmental conditions involved in wet adhesion is essential for optimal design. Muscle-inspired chemistry has versatile applications in various fields, particularly in bioengineering.
BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Sadhanendu Samanta, Jin Cui, Hidetoshi Noda, Takumi Watanabe, Masakatsu Shibasaki
Summary: A gram-scale syn-selective asymmetric vinylogous addition of butenolides to chromones, catalyzed by an Al-Li-BINOL (ALB) complex, was developed in this study. The diastereoselectivity reached 20:1 with 84-98% ee for various combinations of substrates. This protocol complements previous methods and improves selectivity for multiple chromones.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Zhang, Li Xiang, Jiawen Zhang, Chang Liu, Zuankai Wang, Hongbo Zeng, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study reveals a previously unexplored adhesion mechanism in mussel-inspired chemistry, where 5,6-dihydroxyindole (DHI) moieties play a crucial role, challenging the conventional belief of catechol-dominated adhesion. The high adhesion strength of polydopamine (PDA) is attributed to the abundant yield of DHI moieties achieved through oxidation and cyclization during self-polymerization, suggesting that substituent chemistry and self-polymerization can govern adhesion in mussel-inspired materials.
Review
Polymer Science
Fangfei Liu, Xiong Liu, Feng Chen, Qiang Fu
Summary: Polysaccharides are natural biopolymers with fascinating properties that have been widely used in biomedical applications. Chemical modifications, including mussel-inspired chemistry, offer a significant means to enhance the functionalities of polysaccharides and broaden their applications in biomedicine. The mussel-inspired strategy can give polysaccharides unique properties and provide a platform for the fabrication of diverse hybrid materials with specific functionalities.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jyotirmoy Ghosh, Joshua Mendoza, R. Graham Cooks
Summary: The sulfur fluoride exchange (SuFEx) reaction is of great significance in drug discovery, materials science, and chemical biology. In this study, the SuFEx reaction was successfully accelerated by microdroplet reaction and the reaction scope was determined. Additionally, the study demonstrated the value of microdroplet-assisted accelerated reactions combined with high-throughput experimentation for characterization of reaction scope.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuan Zou, Junyi Zhao, Jinyao Zhu, Xinyu Guo, Peng Chen, Gaigai Duan, Xianhu Liu, Yiwen Li
Summary: A mussel-inspired, low-cost, polydopamine-filled cellulose aerogel (PDA-CA) with superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity was designed and fabricated for high solar evaporation rate and antifouling capacity. The PDA-CA device achieved a high solar evaporation rate of 1.36 kg m(-1) h(-1) with 86% solar energy utilize efficiency under 1 sun illumination, showing promise for multifunctional photothermal devices for solar-driven water remediation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhe Dong, Jian Tan, Manuel Pinelo, Hao Zhang, Yinhua Wan, Jianquan Luo
Summary: This study developed a mussel-inspired coating for enzyme immobilization. Through the screening of different silane coupling agents and optimization of treatment methods, the coating showed improved enzyme loading, activity, and pH tolerance. The optimized coating exhibited excellent stability and reusability at different pH conditions.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qin Yao, Jinyi Zhang, Guoqing Pan, Binghai Chen
Summary: Long-term indwelling catheters or stents often cause complications such as infection and encrustation. This study developed an antibacterial coating on urinary stents/catheters using a clickable mussel-inspired peptide and antimicrobial peptide. The coating exhibited excellent stability, bactericidal properties, and improved biological compatibility.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yujing Zuo, Zhiming Gou, Minggang Tian, Jingting Zhan, Weiying Lin
Summary: Rapid response is an important goal in fluorescence analysis technology, but it is often uncontrollable due to the limitations of the response mechanism and detection targets. In this study, a novel catalyst PNL-Br was synthesized and successfully incorporated into fluorescence analysis, showing a higher catalytic potential in thiol-Michael addition reactions. Notably, PNL-Br was an efficient catalyst for dithiothreitol (DTT) detection by fluorescence analysis, which was the first example of a catalysis system for fluorescent probe detection reactions.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yintung Lam, Suju Fan, Liang He, Yanki Ho, Bin Fei, John H. Xin
Summary: Magnetic polydopamine (PDA) nanocomposites with tunable surface charges were synthesized and demonstrated efficient adsorption and desorption behaviors for the removal of textile dyes in wastewater treatment. The nanoadsorbents showed high potential for selective separation and recovery of ionic dyes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Or Berger, Claudia Battistella, Yusu Chen, Julia Oktawiec, Zofia E. Siwicka, Danielle Tullman-Ercek, Muzhou Wang, Nathan C. Gianneschi
Summary: This paper describes a synthetic polymer proteomimetic that mimics the structure and function of mussel adhesive protein. The proteomimetic exhibits improved adhesion properties compared to the natural protein and can be used as a surface adhesive for immobilizing live cells.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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)