Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Meijun Su, Caiyun Liu, Yan Zhang, Xiaodi Rong, Xin Wang, Xiwei Li, Kun Wang, Hanchuang Zhu, Baocun Zhu
Summary: Considering the threat of mercury ions to human health and the environment, a simple water-soluble naphthalimide derived fluorescent dye was constructed based on the twisted intramolecular charge transfer mechanism. This dye has the ability to detect and remove Hg2+ with high sensitivity, and it possesses excellent water solubility and AIEE characteristics.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Lin, Ao Yu, Jinjing Wang, Derui Kong, Hongtao Liu, Jianwei Li, Chunman Jia
Summary: Curcumin derivatives modified with tetraphenylethylene (TPE) can be used as on-off fluorescence probes for detecting Cu2+ ions in aqueous solution. This TPE-modified strategy improves the detection capability of curcumin probe and provides a feasible way to obtain other probes with aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) characteristics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shumaila Majeed, Tausif Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Hafiz Muhammad Junaid, Asad Muhammad Khan, Sohail Anjum Shahzad
Summary: A new compound with aggregation induced emission enhancement (AIEE) and reversible piezofluorochromic properties was synthesized. It can selectively detect copper ions and glutathione, and has been successfully applied for nanoscale sensing in food samples using a dip-coating method. Additionally, a sequential detection strategy was designed.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shumaila Majeed, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Gul Shahzada Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Junaid, Muhammad Imran, Shamyla Nawazish, Tausif Ahmad Khan, Tariq Mahmood, Sohail Anjum Shahzad
Summary: We synthesized a highly selective and sensitive probe for rapid detection of cyanide at the nanoscale, which showed solid and vapor phase recognition of cyanide, and an immediate colorimetric response that can be integrated through a smartphone.
Article
Spectroscopy
Khadija, Hasher Irshad, Sanwa Rafique, Asad Muhammad Khan, Shamyla Nawazish, Habib ur Rehman, Muhammad Imran, Sohail Anjum Shahzad, Umar Farooq
Summary: A new fluorescent probe NS, based on naphthalimide with exceptional AIEE properties through the formation of J-aggregates, was synthesized via a single-step imidation reaction. The probe exhibited excellent selectivity and sensitivity for the detection of nitrobenzene based on fluorescence quenching response. The formation of J-aggregates and the nature of interaction between the probe and nitrobenzene were investigated through fluorescence titration, solid-state fluorescence spectroscopy, and theoretical analysis.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dongxu Li, Yan Yang, Caiyu Yang, Wei Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaoxue Lin, Yanyu Gao, Xinying Lv, Haijun Niu, Wen Wang
Summary: The novel polyamides show excellent thermal stability and electrochemical oxidation performance, with the ability to respond to voltage and gas stimuli, and adjustable electrofluorochromic properties with applied voltage. These characteristics make them promising candidates for applications in photoelectric sensors, explosive detectors, and high-contrast displays.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hina Goyal, Pramod Kumar, Rajeev Gupta
Summary: This review discusses selected compounds based on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), specifically those containing naphthalene, anthracene, fluorene, pyrene, triphenylene, and perylene rings. The focus is on highlighting the properties and applications of these PAH-containing compounds in gelation, aggregation-induced enhanced emission (AIEE), mechanochromism, and fluorescence sensing of various analytes.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Suman Hanif, Hafiz Muhammad Junaid, Farhan Munir, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Shumaila Majeed, Sohail Anjum Shahzad
Summary: Two new triphenylamine-based probes 1 and 2 were synthesized successfully through the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction. These probes exhibited aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) and reversible mechanochromic properties due to their unique propeller-shaped geometry. Particularly, they showed highly sensitive detection of nitrobenzene (NB) in both solution and vapor phase. The fluorescence response of the probes allowed for the construction of logic gates.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Farhan Munir, Muhammad Tahir Waseem, Zulfiqar Ali Khan, Shumaila Majeed, Umar Farooq, Sohail Anjum Shahzad
Summary: Two new triazine based fluorescent probes were synthesized and showed excellent responses towards force stimuli, picric acid, and ciprofloxacin. The probes were used for selective fluorescence detection of picric acid, followed by the detection of ciprofloxacin using the probe-picric acid complexes as fluorescence enhancement probes. The proposed mechanism for the sensing of picric acid and ciprofloxacin was evaluated through various analyses. The probes also demonstrated colorimetric identification and were successfully applied in urine and water samples.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaxuan Wu, Wei Sun, Siyuan Liu, Bing Wang, Chang Liu, Huabing Yin, Zhenxiang Cheng
Summary: The Ni(NCS)(2) monolayer is a robust bipolar ferromagnetic semiconductor with a moderate bandgap and a Curie temperature of 37 K. It remains ferromagnetic ordering under strain and electron doping, but ferromagnetic-to-antiferromagnetic phase transition occurs with high concentrations of holes doping. The monolayer may have promising potential for magnetic nanoelectronic devices.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Feng, Xiao-Jun Liu, Min-Jie Xue, Qin-Hua Song
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent probe with two sensing sites was developed to detect and distinguish mustard gas and phosgene. The probe showed high sensitivity and selectivity towards mustard gas, as well as high selectivity towards phosgene. Additionally, a portable test strip was prepared to qualitatively and quantitatively detect 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide and phosgene using the RGB channel intensity of the test strip measured by a smartphone with an RGB color application.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Anwar Ul-Hamid, Muhammad Ikram, Ali Haider, Junaid Haider, M. M. Alam, Aamer Saeed, Walid Nabgan, Iqbal Ahmad, Murad Ali, Abdulhakim Bake, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: The research investigated the doping of zirconium onto MoS2 nanosheets using a hydrothermal method and studied their performance in electrochemical sensor applications. A linear calibration curve was obtained for the detection of PHyd, showcasing a large dynamic range. The sensor exhibited satisfactory performance in terms of sensitivity, linearity, and detection limit.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lingyun Wang, Chufeng Zhang, Hao Tang, Derong Cao
Summary: In this study, a new polymer (P1) was developed for the detection of H2S using aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) and near-infrared (NIR) emissive pyrrolopyrrole aza-BODIPY (PPAB). P1 exhibited colorimetric change and ratiometric fluorescence turn on phenomenon upon reacting with H2S. The sensor showed high sensitivity and selectivity, with a low detection limit of 0.66 μM.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yash B. Barot, Vivek Anand, Saurabh Vyas, Roli Mishra
Summary: A green fluorescent imidazolium ionic liquid [PTZ-SB][Br] was synthesized and its structure was characterized. The IL showed high selectivity towards Cd2+ ions and was successfully used to develop a paper-based fluorescent sensor with a detection limit of 0.16 nM. This study has theoretical and practical significance.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Oguzhan Dalkilic, Ebru Bozkurt, Haydar Kilic
Summary: Novel hexaphenylbenzene derivatives were synthesized and their optical properties were investigated. The results showed that HPB-1 and HPB-2 can selectively sense F- ions and be used as turn-on fluorometric sensors.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lele Yang, Ling Li, Hao Hu, Jianbo Wan, Peng Li
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Feiya Sheng, Lele Zhang, Songsong Wang, Lele Yang, Peng Li
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mai Luo, Jinchao Wei, Yunyang Zhao, Yuzhou Sun, Hengxing Liang, Shuangpeng Wang, Peng Li
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Wang, Shuangpeng Wang, Zehua Cheng, Jinchao Wei, Lele Yang, Zhangfeng Zhong, Hao Hu, Yitao Wang, Bingpu Zhou, Peng Li
Summary: Pesticide residues pose a significant threat to human health and the environment, driving the need for rapid and effective detection methods. Core-shell nanostructures as novel SERS substrates have been widely utilized in rapid pesticide detection research. Understanding and monitoring pesticide residues can be improved through the classification and evaluation of different core-shell nanostructures and early-warning analysis.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunyang Zhao, Bingchen He, Enshan Liu, Jielei Li, Liming Wang, Shi Chen, Yeqing Chen, Zhan'ao Tan, Kar Wei Ng, Shuangpeng Wang, Zikang Tang, Songnan Qu
Summary: A one-step synthesis method of solid-state emissive CDs was developed by introducing AlCl3 in citric acid and urea, leading to enhanced green emissions with a PLQY of 72.7% in the solid state through Al-based cross-linked polymerization on the surface of the CDs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Lele Yang, Yan Xue, Jinchao Wei, Qi Dai, Peng Li
Summary: This study proposed a strategy combining metabolomics and machine learning methods to screen quality markers from Jinqi Jiangtang preparation. By chemical profiling, statistical processing, anti-diabetes activity detection, and BP-ANN model establishment, 10 potential Q-markers with bioactivity were discovered from Jinqi Jiangtang.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lele Yang, Sijia Wu, Jinchao Wei, Jiagang Deng, Xiaotao Hou, Erwei Hao, Lei Zhang, Peng Li
Summary: A reliable HPLC-FLD method was developed to measure intracellular glucose uptake by extracting, separating, and detecting 2-NBDG, providing a simple, sensitive, and accurate measurement. The method has been successfully used to assess the glucose uptake activity of anti-diabetic drugs and fluorescent natural products.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinchao Wei, Ying Liu, Jie Yu, Ling Chen, Mai Luo, Lele Yang, Peng Li, Shengliang Li, Xiao-Hong Zhang
Summary: Conjugated polymers have shown significant progress in bioimaging and cancer therapy, with advancements in optimizing optical properties and design strategies to overcome challenges. New applications in phototherapy of tumors and assistant drug therapy have also been explored, providing future directions for development.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liming Wang, Bingzhe Wang, Enshan Liu, Yunyang Zhao, Bingchen He, Chunfei Wang, Guichuan Xing, Zikang Tang, Yinning Zhou, Songnan Qu
Summary: This study reports a facile strategy to enhance the red emission of carbon dots (CDs) in aqueous solution through surface modification with polyetherimide (PEI). The PEI functionalization not only protects the red emission against quenching by water molecules, but also promotes cellular uptake of CDs and exhibits better photostability compared to commercial red emissive dye. The potential applications of this strategy in cell imaging and cell fluorescent staining have been demonstrated.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui Tong, Miao Xu, Haiming Huang, Jun Wu, Yongchen Xiong, Mengmeng Shao, Yunyang Zhao, Shuangpeng Wang, Hui Pan
Summary: In this study, the Co3Mo3N-400/NF catalyst was prepared and exhibited remarkable performances for urea oxidation reaction (UOR), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and overall urea electrolysis (OUE). The catalyst has more exposed active sites and high electrical conductivity, which significantly reduces the power consumption for hydrogen production and provides more choices for future OUE.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Toxicology
Shun Deng, Enming Zhang, Yan Wang, Yunyang Zhao, Zezhong Yang, Bingxin Zheng, Xiaoyuan Mu, Xuangen Deng, Hai Shen, Haibo Rong, Desheng Pei
Summary: This study examines the effects of different types of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) on zebrafish embryos and finds that they share common signaling pathways, with the aminated GQDs (A-GQDs) having specific toxicity on the hemostatic system.
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qijun Li, Zhenxiao Zhao, Shuai Meng, Yuchen Li, Yunyang Zhao, Bohan Zhang, Zikang Tang, Jing Tan, Songnan Qu
Summary: A new strategy is reported for the preparation of high-efficiency and strong room-temperature phosphorescence materials through grinding-induced transformation. The method achieves uniform embedding of carbon dots in boron acid crystals, resulting in enhanced phosphorescence.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xi Yuan Feng, Kar Wei Ng, Shuang Peng Wang, Wen Zhou Chen, Zhen Zhong Zhang, Wei Chen, Yun Yang Zhao, Bao Tu, Zi Kang Tang, Hui Pan, Zhu Bing He
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)