Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gaetano Palumbo, Dominika Swiech, Marcin Gorny
Summary: This study investigates the corrosion inhibition performance of guar gum (GG), a natural polysaccharide, on N80 carbon steel in CO2-saturated saline solution. The results show that GG exhibits good inhibition performance at lower and higher temperatures, with efficiency reaching 76.16% and 63.19% at 25 and 50°C, respectively. The inhibition efficiency of GG increases with higher concentration and immersion time but decreases with increasing temperature. EIS and potentiodynamic measurements reveal the adsorption and protective nature of GG on the metal surface.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Lin Gan, Shuyu Zheng, Jin Huang
Summary: In this study, a degradable aerogel material based on cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) with hierarchical pores and excellent CO2-adsorption performance was prepared. The degradable material can adsorb 0.357 mmol CO2 per gram, making it a promising candidate for use in lightweight CO2 collectors.
Article
Engineering, Petroleum
Jung Yong Kim, Lijun Zhou, Nobuo Morita
Summary: This study conducted proppant transport experiments using different fluid compositions in three types of equipment, and the simulation results indicated that using degradable fibers can produce a fracture slurry applicable in both conventional and unconventional fracturing operations, improving proppant placement efficiency in the reservoir.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui'E Guo, Qian Zhang, ZaiXing Wang, Morteza Tayebi, Bejan Hamawandi
Summary: This research investigates the synergistic effect of Arabic and guar gum inhibitors on the corrosion efficiency of concrete reinforcement. The results show that adding inhibitors increases the compressive strength of concrete and reduces water transmissibility. The electrical resistivity slightly increases with time. Arabic and guar gums are effective inhibitors that can be well absorbed on the reinforcement surface.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ming Yan, Hailong Lu, Ting Wu, Lili Zhang, Jinxia Ma, Xiaofan Zhou
Summary: The accumulation of plastic wastes poses a serious threat to the environment and human health. This study presents a green and highly efficient method for preparing cellulose composites with excellent performances, inspired by the reinforcement principle of lignin-carbohydrate complexes in natural trees. The method utilizes biomass-derived materials to improve the performance of the cellulose framework, and employs a self-assembled and infiltrated strategy for preparing the composites, which can be manufactured on an industrial scale.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ankit Saxena, Deepak Kumar, Naresh Tandon
Summary: The grease industry extensively uses harmful ingredients that harm the environment, but a potential alternative has not yet been found. This study explores the use of bio-polymers as additives to enhance the performance of eco-friendly greases. The results show that one bio-polymer significantly improves the anti-wear and friction characteristics of the grease, while the other performs poorly, due to their distinct interaction tendencies with organoclay.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yan Bai, Weiwei Zhao, Shuaihang Bi, Shujuan Liu, Wei Huang, Qiang Zhao
Summary: Cellulose gel is an ideal material for flexible supercapacitors due to its characteristics, and it holds great potential for development in the field of energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Flavio C. Cabrera
Summary: Proper management of waste is crucial, as different disposal methods can impact the environment and human health. Using waste fillers in polymer composites can improve performance, but also presents challenges.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ling Lin, Hao Sun, Xuzhou Yuan, Yindong Gu, Qiaoqiao Mu, Pengwei Qi, Tianran Yan, Liang Zhang, Yang Peng, Zhao Deng
Summary: This study reports a successful fabrication of a high-performance bifunctional catalyst using natural guar gum, demonstrating comparable OER and ORR activities to RuO2 and Pt/C, confirming the effectiveness of rational catalyst design, and showing its potential in rechargeable Zinc-air batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shayeste Hejazian, Mehdi Ahmadyari-Sharamin
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Arabic and guar gums on the corrosion behavior of steel in a concrete simulator. The results showed that these gums exhibited good inhibitive properties and could resolve the challenge of construction materials corrosion.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Ankit Saxena, Deepak Kumar, Naresh Tandon
Summary: This study explores the performance of novel vegetable oil-based greases containing polysaccharide gums as additives, and compares them with commercial greases. The results show that the newly developed eco-friendly greases exhibit comparable performance to the commercial ones in terms of vibration and shock pulse measurements, with the performance varying depending on the concentration and type of gum.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huayu Liu, Haishun Du, Ting Zheng, Kun Liu, Xingxiang Ji, Ting Xu, Xinyu Zhang, Chuanling Si
Summary: Cellulose foams and aerogels are versatile scaffolds for various applications due to their low density and biodegradability, and they have attracted extensive attention in the research of sustainable electrode materials for energy storage devices.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Limin Jing, Shuo Yang, Xia Li, Yifei Jiang, Jiang Lou, Zhuqing Liu, Qijun Ding, Wenjia Han
Summary: In this study, a bio-based, 3D network structured, luminescent aerogel was demonstrated for detecting and removing Cr6+ in water. The aerogel showed excellent adsorption efficiency and detection sensitivity, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 103.3 mg.g(-1) for Cr6+.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yating Li, Zuhao Yu, Jianhang Huang, Yonggang Wang, Yongyao Xia
Summary: The problems of zinc anode, such as dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution, significantly impair the performance of zinc batteries. The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), crucial for achieving high reversibility of lithium anode in non-aqueous organic solvents, also contributes to the improvement of zinc anode performance in aqueous electrolytes. However, current research on the interphase for zinc electrodes is fragmented, lacking a deep understanding of the underlying causes or general design rules for SEI construction. The high reactivity of water molecules poses a serious challenge for effective SEI formation.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amin Liu, Zhenyu Jiang, Shiyue Li, Jian Du, Yehan Tao, Jie Lu, Yi Cheng, Haisong Wang
Summary: In this study, a porous membrane based on lignin-containing cellulose nanofibers (LCNFs) was designed to overcome the drawbacks of traditional polyolefin separator, such as non-degradation and poor wettability with the electrolyte. The prepared membrane exhibited high electrolyte uptake and ionic conductivity, and showed promising application potential in high-energy LIBs. Moreover, the low cost and biodegradability of the LCNF membrane made from unbleached pulp can significantly reduce environmental pollution of LIBs. This research provides an efficient and low-cost method to fabricate a membrane with good biodegradability and high electrochemical performance for LIBs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianping Liang, Jie Zeng, Xiaojuan Huang, Tengteng Zhu, Yonglong Gong, Chen Dong, Xiangrong Wang, Lingzhi Zhao, Lei Xie, Kang Liang, Qiongxiang Tan, Yali Cui, Biao Kong, Wenli Hui
Summary: With the increasing global threat of diseases and infections, the development of a fast, low-cost, and easy-to-use point-of-care testing system is essential. This study proposes a rapid visual detection method that integrates loop-mediated isothermal amplification and lateral flow assay for various analytes. The method does not require DNA extraction and prevents false positive results. The whole detection process can be completed within 25 minutes, and the accuracy is measured using the polymorphisms of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joel Yong, Albert S. S. Mellick, John Whitelock, Joseph Wang, Kang Liang
Summary: The application of nanomotors for cancer diagnosis and therapy combined with precision nanomedicine offers a promising solution to the issues encountered in passive nanoparticle development. This article aims to provide nanomotor and nanomedicine researchers with a comprehensive understanding of cancer cell biology, biochemistry, cell membrane compositions, and extracellular surfaces. The review includes an overview of the state-of-the-art nanomotors for cancer therapy and diagnosis, recommendations for future research directions, and a biomolecular targeting toolbox for selecting targeting molecules and cell surface targets. It is hoped that this review will inspire and guide future nanomotor and nanomedicine research.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenlong Fu, Lei Xie, Jicheng Yu, Yanjun He, Jie Zeng, Jian Liu, Kang Liang, Pu Chen, Lei Jiang, Zhen Gu, Biao Kong
Summary: In this study, a next-generation oral drug delivery system (SAF-FGDD) was developed using drug-encapsulated vegetable nanobiohybrids for the treatment of colitis. The bioinspired assembly of drugs within food-grade plants demonstrated the potential value of this unique hybrid material. The SAF-FGDD, formed through the sustainable and low-carbon process of in situ superassembly driven by natural transpiration from living plants, showed excellent efficacy in cell activity and feeding experiments of zebrafish and mice.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qianyi Zhang, Jieying Liang, Andre Bongers, Joseph J. Richardson, Kang Liang, Zi Gu
Summary: The researchers propose a facile and generalizable film-coating method using zeolitic imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) to immobilize antibodies on various nanoparticles for enhanced cell targeting. This method allows efficient assembly of different model and therapeutic antibodies on nanoparticles via biomineralized film-coating, resulting in high antibody loading and targeting efficiencies. The antibodies selectively bind to ZIF-8 via their Fc regions, exposing the functional Fab regions to the biological target and improving the cell targeting ability of antibody-coated nanoparticles.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jie Zhang, Zhishang Li, Qi Zhang, Lin Zhang, Tongtong Ma, Xinyue Ma, Kang Liang, Yibin Ying, Yingchun Fu
Summary: In this study, a unique nanolaminate film consisting of MXene nanosheets intercalated with MOF nanoparticles was developed. The intercalation of MOFs created nanochannels between MXene nanosheets, promoting fast water permeance. The film integrated size exclusion and selective adsorption mechanisms, enabling a rapid and selective liquid phase separation paradigm that performs simultaneous multiple chemicals and nanoparticles sieving.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jieying Liang, Juanfang Ruan, Bosiljka Njegic, Aditya Rawal, Jason Scott, Jiangtao Xu, Cyrille Boyer, Kang Liang
Summary: Selecting an appropriate support material for enzyme immobilization is crucial in the development of functional biosystems. Covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) with metal-free and highly stable properties are found to be ideal supports. COF-LZU1, among three COFs developed in this study, is found to retain the highest activity when horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is incorporated. The structural analysis reveals that COF-LZU1 has the weakest interaction with the hydrated enzyme, easiest accessibility to the substrate, and optimal conformation of enzyme, which promote the bioactivity of HRP-COF-LZU1. COF-LZU1 also serves as a versatile nanoplatform for encapsulating multiple enzymes, providing superior protection under harsh conditions and during recycling. The understanding of interfacial interactions, substrate diffusion, and enzyme conformation alteration within COF matrices opens up possibilities for designing ideal biocatalysts and broad applications of these nanosystems.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mengying Jia, Meng Wang, Yucheng Zhou
Summary: We have successfully prepared a flexible sense electrode by assembling carbonized cotton fiber (CCF) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The CCF/PDMS electrode exhibits high sensitivity, wide response frequency, and excellent durability, making it suitable for monitoring human movement and pulse vibration in wearable device technology. Moreover, the CCF/PDMS can also be used as electrodes for flexible supercapacitors due to their high electrical conductivity and hydrophilicity.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peiji Deng, Yixian Liu, Yunliang Liu, Yaxi Li, Ruqiang Wu, Lijun Meng, Kang Liang, Yixiang Gan, Fen Qiao, Naiyun Liu, Zhenhui Kang, Haitao Li
Summary: In this study, a leaf-like MOF-derived Ni/Zn bimetallic co-doped nitrogen-coordinated porous carbon (Ni/Zn-NPC) was developed as an efficient electrocatalyst for NH3 synthesis. The resulting electrocatalyst achieved a high ammonia production rate under mild reaction conditions and exhibited excellent stability after microwave treatment.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xin Zhang, Shan Zhou, Lei Xie, Hui Zeng, Tianyi Liu, Yanan Huang, Miao Yan, Qirui Liang, Kang Liang, Lei Jiang, Biao Kong
Summary: Light-controlled nanochannels composed of 4-aminothiophenol and gold nanoparticles-modified mesoporous titania nanopillar arrays and alumina oxide (4-ATP-Au-MTI/AAO) are fabricated by the interfacial super-assembly strategy. Under illumination, the wettability of the nanochannel changes, resulting in a significant improvement of the photoresponsive current. This work opens a new route for the fabrication of high-performance light-controlled nanochannels by coupling light-responsive materials and light-responsive molecules.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Joel Yong, Karen Hakobyan, Jiangtao Xu, Albert S. S. Mellick, John Whitelock, Kang Liang
Summary: The use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as delivery systems for biologically functional macromolecules has been widely explored. Optimizing encapsulation efficiency is important for different biological applications. In this study, protein quantitation methods were compared to assess the encapsulation efficiency of ZIF-8 MOFs for bovine serum albumin (BSA) and catalase (CAT). Variances were observed among the methods, with fluorometric quantitation providing the most consistent results. BCA and Bradford assays were sensitive to background interference from the MOF linker 2-methylimidazole.
BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jieying Liang, Kang Liang
Summary: Micropollutant contamination and global warming are urgent environmental issues. Traditional technologies face challenges in efficiency and selectivity. Nanobiohybrids, combining nanomaterials and biosystems, have emerged as eco-friendly technologies. They show excellent performance in micropollutant removal, carbon dioxide conversion, and sensing of toxic ions and organic micropollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Miao Yan, Qing Chen, Tianyi Liu, Xiaofeng Li, Peng Pei, Lei Zhou, Shan Zhou, Runhao Zhang, Kang Liang, Jian Dong, Xunbin Wei, Jinqiang Wang, Osamu Terasaki, Pu Chen, Zhen Gu, Libo Jiang, Biao Kong
Summary: The authors developed biomimetic head/hollow tail nanorobots that can efficiently remodel the dense tumor stroma in TNBC, enabling deep tumor penetration and improving cellular uptake efficiency. The nanorobots promote interfacial cellular uptake efficacy, transvascular extravasation, and intratumoral penetration through their self-movement ability and spiky head. These nanorobots effectively suppress tumor growth in a bone metastasis mouse model of TNBC and demonstrate potent antitumor efficacy in three different subcutaneous tumor models.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huaipeng Pang, Meng Wang, Peipei Sun, Wenshuai Zhang, Dan Wang, Runhao Zhang, Li Qiao, Weijie Wang, Meng Gao, Yong Li, Jiang Chen, Kang Liang, Biao Kong
Summary: A novel superassembly strategy was developed to prepare N, S-codoped porous carbon frameworks (NS@CFs) as cathodes in FZABs. The NS@CF exhibited excellent electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and achieved a 60% improvement in power density compared to Pt/C-based ZABs. Additionally, the flexible NS@CF showed small charge/discharge voltage gaps, a power density of 49 mW cm(-2), and outstanding cycling stability as independent air cathodes for FZABs.
NPG ASIA MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jueyi Xue, Mengnan Zhang, Joel Yong, Qianfan Chen, Joseph Wang, Jiangtao Xu, Kang Liang
Summary: This study reports a biocatalytic nanomotor based on a covalent-organic framework (COF) that exhibits intelligent and switchable motion triggered by a blue-to-red light switch. The nanomotor enhances contaminant removal in aqueous solutions when exposed to blue light, but deactivates its motion and contaminant removal under red light. The study explores the assembly strategy of the COF-based nanomotor and its light-controlled propulsion performance, providing insights for the design and practical applications of nanomotors.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Muhammad Yazid Bin Zulkifli, Ruiqi Chen, Rijia Lin, Yuqi Yao, Milton Chai, Dominique Appadoo, Wupeng Wang, Zhonghua Zhu, Kang Liang, Vicki Chen, Jingwei Hou
Summary: This research explores the impact of silver ions on the properties of ZIF-62 glass, revealing their influence on phase conversion and gas separation selectivity. The findings provide valuable insights for composite integration and highlight the potential of AgZIF-62 glass in gas separation applications.