Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dan Liu, Zhuqing Yan, Yaxin Zhao, Zhidong Zhang, Yongqiu Zhen, Binzhen Zhang, Peng Shi, Chenyang Xue
Summary: The study showed that the cold-pressed MSPPD10 ternary composite film has better thermoelectric performance and flexibility, with a significantly improved power factor. This type of film has great potential for use in wearable energy harvesters.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Liu, Zhuqing Yan, Yaxin Zhao, Zhidong Zhang, Yongqiu Zheng, Binzhen Zhang, Peng Shi, Chenyang Xue
Summary: In this study, flexible multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)-tin selenide (SnSe)/poly (3,4- ethylene dioxythiophene): poly (styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT: PSS)/dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) composite films were fabricated and their thermoelectric properties were investigated. The results showed that increasing the content of MWCNTs in the composite films improved the electrical conductivity but decreased the Seebeck coefficient. Additionally, MWCNTs enhanced the carrier concentration and mobility of the films, leading to improved thermoelectric performance. This research highlights the great potential of MWCNTs in enhancing the thermoelectric performance of flexible composite films for wearable devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xi Chen, Jiabin Gao, Yunchang Song, Yaping Gong, Meng Qi, Runlong Hao
Summary: An electrically conductive membrane was synthesized by incorporating multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into polyvinyl chloride (PVC), showing enhanced antifouling performance during testing with yeast as a model foulant.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuelin Yu, Hongyi Wu, Yongtao Yu, Jian Shi, Hideaki Morikawa, Chunhong Zhu
Summary: This paper reports a new composite membrane that utilizes the photothermal characteristics of MWCNTs-COOK and PDA/PVA to achieve efficient and sustainable wastewater purification and evaporation. The application of this composite membrane can reduce reliance on electricity, reduce environmental burden, and potentially generate clean water.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yanyan Tan, Yu Xue, Kuntian Li, Shan Liu, Fang Tan, Xiao Wu, Qingqing Qin, Ting Lei, Yuanyuan Yang, Shuhao Qin, Daohai Zhang
Summary: PVDF-based bilayer composite films were prepared, and the addition of RGO@Fe3O4 and AgNWs significantly improved the conductivity and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of the films, with absorption loss as the dominant shielding mechanism.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Bu, Zhining Li, Lina Cao, Yue Wang, Shaoke Zhang, Zhen Wang, Junfeng Wan, Yan Wang
Summary: Increasing AMRs and ARGs pose threats to ecosystems and public health. This research investigated the removal of gentamicin and ARGs during composting of GMRs with different organic wastes and C/N ratios. The results showed high removal efficiencies of gentamicin and total ARGs, but an increase in AMGs after 60 days of composting. The study also revealed the primary pathway for gentamicin degradation and the genetic factors influencing the abundance of AMGs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raina Aman Qazi, Rozina Khattak, Luqman Ali Shah, Rizwan Ullah, Muhammad Sufaid Khan, Muhammad Sadiq, Mahmoud M. Hessien, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy
Summary: Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymer nanocomposites were synthesized by incorporating multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA). The modified MWCNTs exhibited improved dispersion in the polymer matrix. The nanocomposites showed enhanced thermal properties, electrical conductivity, and ammonia-sensing capabilities, with the PHB/f-MWCNTs/PMMA blend system demonstrating the best overall performance.
Article
Thermodynamics
Nazanin Karimi Bakhtiyar, Sama Esmaeili, Reza Javadpour, Saeed Zeinali Heris
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH and MWCNTs-OH) on the performance of a novel indirect laboratory heater redesigned with a helical tube. The experiments showed that as the concentration levels of the nanofluids increased, the system's performance also improved. The study demonstrated the potential of using nanofluids in indirect bath heating to reduce thermal energy consumption and improve efficiency.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Silvia Beatriz Brachetti-Sibaja, Diana Palma-Ramirez, Aide Minerva Torres-Huerta, Miguel Antonio Dominguez-Crespo, Hector Javier Dorantes-Rosales, Adela Eugenia Rodriguez-Salazar, Esther Ramirez-Meneses
Summary: The optimal conditions for synthesizing and purifying carbon nanotubes from ferrocene were determined through CVD, with key parameters being processing temperature and purification method. The CNTs produced by CVD were found to be superior to commercial ones for preparing composites with conductive polymers, enhancing structural stability and electrical properties. The synergistic effects among hydrogen bonds, stability, and conductivity were more pronounced in PANI/MWCNTs composites, suggesting potential for various technological applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdullah Ozkan, Nilay Hayriye Asker, Vildan Ozkan
Summary: The addition of ZnONPs/MWCNTs to conventional WBDM significantly improved its rheological and filtration loss properties, with the optimal addition rate being 0.01%.
ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lihui Feng, Liying Feng, Qi Li, Jianmin Cui, Junqiang Guo
Summary: Two formaldehyde detection methods using composite film quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensors demonstrate fast reaction, low cost, and ease of manufacture. The PVAm/MWCNTs sensor has a detection limit of 0.5 ppm and a sensitivity of 0.74 ppm/Hz. Different concentrations and proportions of formaldehyde result in varying performance in terms of reuse, gas selectivity, and response at room temperature for the sensors presented.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Frederic J. Baud, Vanessa Seif, Pascal Houze, Jean-Herle Raphalen, Benoit Pilmis, Pierre Carli, Lionel Lamhaut
Summary: The study demonstrated that adsorption of gentamicin in a polyacrylonitrile filter alters its pharmacokinetics over three days, with a progressive decrease in elimination and saturation of the filter. The release of gentamicin from the filter was observed to be 14 mg and 34 mg on Day 1 and Day 2, respectively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rokaya Osama, Mohamed Morsy, Abdel Naser Al-Kamel, Esmat A. Mahmoud, Adel Ashery, Afaf El-Sayed
Summary: This article investigates the structural, optical, and electrical properties of chemically synthesized MWCNTs hybridized with ZnPc molecules, revealing that the hybrid ZnPc-MWCNTs exhibit a shifted optical bandgap towards visible light, enhanced p-n heterojunction photodiode characteristics, and significantly increased current intensity under visible illumination conditions. These findings suggest the promising use of ZnPc-MWCNTs hybrid in various optoelectronic applications working in the visible region of optical spectra.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Grillo, Miquel Pujol, Josep M. Miro, Joaquin Lopez-Contreras, Gorane Euba, Oriol Gasch, Lucia Boix-Palop, Maria Jose Garcia-Pais, Maria Teresa Perez-Rodriguez, Silvia Gomez-Zorrilla, Isabel Oriol, Luis Eduardo Lopez-Cortes, Maria Luisa Pedro-Botet, Rafael San-Juan, Jose Maria Aguado, Francesca Gioia, Simona Iftimie, Laura Morata, Alfredo Jover-Saenz, Graciano Garcia-Pardo, Belen Loeches, Alvaro Izquierdo-Cardenas, Ane Josune Goikoetxea, Aina Gomila-Grange, Beatriz Dietl, Damaris Berbel, Sebastian Videla, Pilar Hereu, Ariadna Padulles, Natalia Pallares, Cristian Tebe, Guillermo Cuervo, Jordi Carratala, SAFO Study Grp
Summary: In hospitalized adults with MSSA bacteremia, combining cloxacillin with fosfomycin did not achieve better treatment success at day 7 compared to using cloxacillin alone. Further trials should consider the heterogeneity of the infection and use a personalized approach.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed A. Alshahrani, Meshari AlQahtani, Alaa M. Almushaikeh, Hassan M. A. Hassan, Meshal Alzaid, Abdulelah Nashmi Alrashidi, Ibrahim Hotan Alsohaimi
Summary: Buckypaper membranes were prepared by dispersing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in the presence of surfactants (Triton X-100) and (PVA). The incorporation of Triton X-100 and PVA surfactants improved the permeability and rejection efficiency of the MWCNTs. The membranes showed high rejection performance for heavy metal ions and potential applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Guangqian Ren, Yizhou Du, Bin Yang, Jingjing Wang, Miaomiao Cui, Zhicong Dai, Michael Opoku Adomako, Susan Rutherford, Daolin Du
Summary: Over the past few decades, rainfall has become more variable, leading to increased frequency of extreme precipitation events worldwide. However, the effects of precipitation dynamics on plant invasions have been understudied. This study found that Alternanthera philoxeroides is more responsive to increased and variable water availability compared to native plants, suggesting its potential for invasive growth.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Review
Soil Science
Babar Iqbal, Tingting Zhao, Weiqing Yin, Xin Zhao, Qingjie Xie, Kiran Yasmin Khan, Xiaoxun Zhao, Mudasir Nazar, Guanlin Li, Daolin Du
Summary: This study reviews the impacts of microplastics (MPs) on crops, both direct and indirect, as well as their combined effects with other pollutants. The findings suggest that MPs inhibit water and nutrient uptake, cause oxidative damage and disruption of metabolic activities in crops. Chemical additives released from MPs also induce cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. MPs also alter the soil environment, affecting water and nutrient availability for crops. Combined toxicity of MPs and other common soil pollutants have adverse effects on crops.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Shanshan Zhong, Zhelun Xu, Yue Li, Chuang Li, Youli Yu, Congyan Wang, Daolin Du
Summary: This study evaluated the co-allelopathy of two Asteraceae invasives under acid rain with different nitrogen-to-sulfur ratios. Aqueous extracts of the invasives showed obvious allelopathic effects on Lactuca sativa. Solidago canadensis extracts exhibited stronger allelopathy, while nitric acid weakened the co-allelopathy of the two invasives. Overall, the allelopathy of the invasives increased with increasing acidity of acid rain, but decreased with increasing nitrogen-to-sulfur ratio.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kiran Yasmin Khan, Guanlin Li, Daolin Du, Barkat Ali, Shuang Zhang, Meiying Zhong, Peter Joseph Stoffella, Babar Iqbal, Xiaoqiang Cui, Lijiang Fu, Ya Guo
Summary: Antibiotics and microplastics, both emerging contaminants, have become global environmental issues, posing a major threat to human health via their application in soil and entrance in the food chain. This study investigated the effects of single and combined exposure to polystyrene microplastic, norfloxacin, and sulfadiazine on a medicinal food crop, Chrysanthemum coronarium L. The results showed that these contaminants accumulated in the roots, shoots, and leaves of the plant and affected their ultrastructure, leading to changes in nutrient element contents and leaf metabolites. The co-contamination of microplastics and antibiotics had a greater impact on plant metabolites due to the combination of multiple abiotic stresses. These findings highlight the ecological risks of microplastics to medicinal food plants and contribute to understanding the phytotoxicity mechanisms of different antibiotics in the presence of polyethylene microplastic.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Ping Huang, Rashida Hameed, Manzer Abbas, Sidra Balooch, Badr Alharthi, Yizhou Du, Adeel Abbas, Afifa Younas, Daolin Du
Summary: Many emerging invasive weeds have rapid adaptation and dispersal habits, resulting in strong diversity within their populations compared to their native counterparts. Advancements in molecular marker techniques are enhancing our understanding of the genetic diversity of invasive weeds and their implications in genome research. This review-based study examines the use of multi-omics approaches in understanding the functional, structural, and genomic changes of invasive weeds in different environmental conditions, emphasizing the accessibility of advanced sequencing techniques in genome projects.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Miaomiao Cui, Jingjing Wang, Xuefeng Zhang, Congyan Wang, Guanlin Li, Justin S. H. Wan, Daolin Du
Summary: This study aimed to determine the impacts of global warming and phosphorus deposition on the competition between native Artemisia argyi and invasive Solidago canadensis. The results showed that warming negatively affected the growth of both native A. argyi and invasive S. canadensis, while phosphorus deposition promoted the growth of A. argyi. The combined treatment had an inhibitory effect on the growth of both plants.
Article
Horticulture
Zhelun Xu, Shanshan Zhong, Youli Yu, Yueyang Wang, Huiyuan Cheng, Daolin Du, Congyan Wang
Summary: Most of the research on allelopathic effects has focused on invasive herbaceous plants, ignoring the allelopathic effects of invasive trees and the differences between invasive and native species. Different forms of nitrogen fertilization can influence these effects. This study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic effects of an invasive tree (Rhus typhina) and a native tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) on Lactuca sativa under different N forms, and found that R. typhina had stronger effects on the leaf photosynthetic area, plant growth competitiveness, and water content of L. sativa than K. paniculata.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Youli Yu, Shanshan Zhong, Zhelun Xu, Zhongyi Xu, Congyan Wang, Daolin Du
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the independent and co-allelopathy of two Asteraceae invasive plants on the germination and seedling growth of a horticultural species under salt stress. The results showed that salt stress strengthened the independent and co-allelopathy of the invasive plants, with greater effects observed under heavy salt stress.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ming Li, Wenying Lu, Yuhao Mao, Xuchun Qiu, Daolin Du
Summary: This study established and evaluated an enhanced ICA strip for simultaneous, semi-quantitative and quantitative detection of OTA and AFB1. The use of E. coli K12 as a carrier improved the sensitivity and detection range of the ICA. The reliability and applicability of the ICA were confirmed by its good correlation with LC-MS/MS.
Article
Forestry
Shanshan Zhong, Zhelun Xu, Huiyuan Cheng, Yueyang Wang, Youli Yu, Daolin Du, Congyan Wang
Summary: Drought stress intensifies the allelopathy of Rhus typhina and Sapindus mukorossi, with the latter experiencing a more significant increase in allelopathy. This study aimed to assess the differences in allelopathy between invasive and indigenous woody species, and their effects on the seed germination and seedling growth of Lactuca sativa under drought stress. The results showed that both Rhus typhina and Sapindus mukorossi exhibited strong allelopathy, with Rhus typhina being notably stronger. Drought stress intensified the allelopathy of both species, but had a more significant effect on Sapindus mukorossi. This suggests that drought stress can accelerate the invasion and expansion processes of plants, but the stronger allelopathy of indigenous plants may weaken the invasion process to some extent under drought stress.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rashida Hameed, Guanlin Li, Yowhan Son, Huajun Fang, Taewan Kim, Chaodong Zhu, Yanfang Feng, Lihua Zhang, Adeel Abbas, Xin Zhao, Jiaqian Wang, Jian Li, Zhicong Dai, Daolin Du
Summary: This review highlights the molecular and chemical compositions and structural evolution of dissolved black carbon (DBC), as well as its influence on pyrolysis, interaction with soil and contaminants, stability, and potential risks in soil and water environments. Future research should focus on understanding the chemical and molecular structure of DBC, investigating its multi-functional properties and interaction mechanisms, and evaluating the environmental behaviors and risks associated with DBC after biochar application.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Li, Zhanrui Leng, Taitiya Kenneth Yuguda, Lili Wei, Jiaojiao Xia, Chongyu Zhuo, Ziying Nie, Daolin Du
Summary: Coastal reclamation is a common trend worldwide due to increasing land demand, but it poses ecological threats to coastal wetlands. This study examines the trade-offs between economic benefits and ecological degradation of invasive alien plants and seawall coastal reclamation in China. The findings show significant decline of ecosystem service value (ESV) loss from S. alterniflora reclamation, while seawalls reclamation yielded some ESV gain. However, the cumulative ESV loss outweighed the economic gains, indicating a potential long-term threat to the ecological integrity and carbon sinks in coastal wetlands.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Miaomiao Cui, Bin Yang, Guangqian Ren, Haochen Yu, Zhicong Dai, Jian Li, Qiong Ran, Piergiorgio Stevanato, Justin Wan, Daolin Du
Summary: Anthropogenic climate change and species invasion pose significant threats to biodiversity, impacting the survival and distribution of species worldwide. Understanding the responses of invasive species to climate change can provide valuable insights into the ecological and genetic mechanisms of their invasion. However, the effects of warming and phosphorus deposition on native and invasive plant phenotypes remain uncertain.
Review
Plant Sciences
Irfan Ullah Khan, Shan-Shan Qi, Farrukh Gul, Sehrish Manan, Justice Kipkorir Rono, Misbah Naz, Xin-Ning Shi, Haiyan Zhang, Zhi-Cong Dai, Dao-Lin Du
Summary: Heavy metals are released into ecosystems by human activities, posing threats to plant productivity and human health. Phytoremediation, particularly in weedy plants, is a clean and cost-effective method for reducing soil toxicity. This review discusses the mechanism of HM uptake, translocation, and detoxification in invasive plant species (IPS) and explores advanced biotechnological strategies for improving phytoremediation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Youli Yu, Huiyuan Cheng, Congyan Wang, Daolin Du
Summary: This study aimed to assess the independent and combined effects of two composite invasive alien plants (Bidens pilosa and Solidago canadensis) on litter decomposition and soil enzyme activities under drought conditions. The results showed that the co-invasion of the two species had a synergistic effect on urease activity, and the decomposition rate of mixed litters was higher than that of S. canadensis. Moreover, heavy drought reduced the decomposition rate of the two composite species and B. pilosa, while it did not affect S. canadensis litter decomposition.
JOURNAL OF PLANT ECOLOGY
(2023)
