Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yangyang Wan, Wenjing Liu, Bo Xu, Xiaohua Jiang, Juan Hua
Summary: This study found that paternal MTHFR C677T polymorphism is not associated with embryo quality, pregnancy, or neonatal outcomes in ICSI treatment.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaomei Zhang, Qinlu Zhang, Songdi Wu, Kai Hua, Yali Cui
Summary: This study successfully established a lateral-flow immunoassay test system for S100B detection, which achieved simple, rapid, and accurate testing through magnetic quantification. Reliable results were obtained in the analysis of clinical samples.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Igor Petrone, Paula Sabbo Bernardo, Everton Cruz dos Santos, Eliana Abdelhay
Summary: Folate, a crucial vitamin, is involved in various biochemical processes; MTHFR polymorphisms result in reduced enzyme activity, affecting DNA methylation and synthesis levels; The relationship between MTHFR polymorphisms and increased risks of diseases such as breast cancer, gliomas, and gastric cancer is controversial in the literature.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yunong Tang, Jinglei Yuan, Yin Zhang, Imran Mahmood Khan, Pengfei Ma, Zhouping Wang
Summary: Food safety has become a major concern in society, and food detection plays a crucial role in preventing food safety incidents. Lateral flow assay (LFA) is an efficient and rapid detection technology that offers an ideal platform for on-site detection. The combination of aptamers and nanoparticles in LFA presents both challenges and opportunities.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Luting Chen, Huixi Chen, Xiaojin Wang, Bing Wei, Zhengmu Wu, Songchang Chen, Bingshun Wang, Hefeng Huang, Li Jin
Summary: The study reveals that there is a significant negative association between total serum Hcy concentration and clinical pregnancy and implantation rate; after adjusting for various factors, it was found that women with higher levels of Hcy also had a higher risk of unsuccessful pregnancy.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Arthur Clement, Edouard Amar, Charles Brami, Patrice Clement, Silvia Alvarez, Laetitia Jacquesson-Fournols, Celine Davy, Marc Lalau-Keraly, Yves Menezo
Summary: Methylation is a crucial biochemical process that determines imprinting and epigenetic marks during gametogenesis. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene compromise methylation processes and affect spermatogenesis and oocyte maturation, leading to cytological and chromosomal anomalies. Testing SNPs and serum homocysteine levels is essential for patients with severe and long-lasting infertility, including those with repeated miscarriages.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sulieman Ibraheem Shelash Al-Hawary, Raed H. Althomali, Botir Boltayevich Elov, Manar Hussn, Rasha Fadhel Obaid, Hijran Sanaan Jabbar, Rosario Mireya Romero-Parra, Sajad Ali Zearah, Zeid Fadel Albahash, I. B. Sapaev
Summary: Smartphone-based devices are revolutionizing patient care and management in healthcare, with the potential to become the main biomedical diagnosis tool. However, there are important issues regarding the reliability of the fabricated probes that need to be addressed. This review focuses on the applications, performance, and technology gaps of smartphone-based lateral flow assay devices, highlighting the need for improved signal transducing techniques and more sensitive lens for accurate results in whole blood media.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Luyang Wang, Xiaokun Wang, Lu Cheng, Shansen Ding, Guoqing Wang, Jaebum Choo, Lingxin Chen
Summary: SERS-based test strips, combining SERS technology, offer a powerful platform for ultrasensitive and multiplex detection of extensive analytes. Various strategies have been developed to improve the detection performance of SERS test strips for diagnosing disease biomarkers, nucleic acids, and toxins. This technology holds potential for future research directions.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu Cheng, Shuai Liu, Duo Chen, Yiman Yang, Qiongyue Liang, Ya Huo, Ziyi Zhou, Nan Zhang, Zhuo Wang, Lishun Liu, Yun Song, Xiangyi Liu, Yong Duan, Xiuwen Liang, Bingjie Hou, Binyan Wang, Genfu Tang, Xianhui Qin, Fangrong Yan
Summary: This study revealed the association between serum homocysteine and 5-methyltetrahydrofolate among Chinese hypertensive adults, which was modified by the MTHFR C677T polymorphism.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lamia M'barek, Salma Sakka, Fatma Meghdiche, Dhaker Turki, Khadija Maalla, Mariem Dammak, Choumous Kallel, Chokri Mhiri
Summary: The study confirmed the involvement of MTHFR polymorphisms as important risk factors for AIS, while the presence of FVL polymorphism or prothrombin G20210A mutation alone is not correlated with stroke occurrence. Patients with both MTHFR and FVL polymorphisms have a synergistic effect, increasing the risk of AIS.
METABOLIC BRAIN DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiuping Li, ZhiJuan Qian, Rui Chang, Chifang Peng, Zhengjun Xie, Zhouping Wang
Summary: A novel Apt-LFA method for kanamycin detection in honey was developed, improving the hybridization speed and efficiency of nucleic acid. The method showed a low detection limit and high recovery rate, making it a promising tool for kanamycin monitoring in honey.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guan Wang, Liming Yang, Chunbin Li, Hao Yu, Zhentao He, Chunyu Yang, Jiangman Sun, Pengfei Zhang, Xinggui Gu, Ben Zhong Tang
Summary: Fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles (FPPs) have attracted attention in fluorescent lateral flow assay (FLFA) for their biocompatibility, stability, and sensitivity. A novel strategy utilizing aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgen) for preparing FPPs is proposed, with FPPs@210 showing optimal performance for FLFA testing using COVID-19 antibodies as targets. This study presents a promising approach for constructing FLFA strips with ideal FPPs for bioassays.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
A. Yehya, Z. Altaany, O. Beni-Yonis
Summary: This study aimed to screen MTH-FR C677T (A1298C) and BDNF G196A (Val66Met) polymorphisms in Jordanian patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and determine their relationships. The results showed that the MTHFR C>T-677 SNP and the BDNF G>A-196 SNP can serve as genetic risk markers for DPN.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Juan Yao, Zhang Zhang, Xiaoling Huang, Yongcan Guo
Summary: In this study, we developed a sensitive screen-printed carbon electrodes based electrochemical sensor and gold nanoparticle based lateral flow strip assay strategy for genotyping CYP2C19*2. The proposed method can be applied to analyze multiple biological samples including whole blood, buccal swab, saliva and hair root, and showed good consistency with Sequencing results.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gan Zhang, Ganggang Zhang, Xiaocui Lai, Liu Su, Weihua He, Weihua Lai, Shengliang Deng
Summary: In this study, the improved performance of lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) was achieved by using aggregation-induced emission fluorescent microspheres (AIEFMs) with high-fluorescent property and a biofriendly antibody coupling strategy using a polydopamine (PDA) layer. The fluorescence intensity of AIEFMs was quenched by PDA through Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET), but quenching could be effectively controlled by adjusting the thickness of the PDA layer. The PDA-coated AIEFMs (AIEFM@PDA) not only retained the strong fluorescence of AIEFMs, but also improved the antibody coupling efficiency and reproducibility of LFIAs, making it suitable for highly sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli O157:H7) and antibiotics (enrofloxacin).
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Zhe Ruan, Rongjing Guo, Hongyu Zhou, Feng Gao, Ye Lin, Quan Xu, Liping Yu, Songdi Wu, Tao Lei, Min Zhang, Yanwu Gao, Xiaodan Lu, Huanhuan Li, Chao Sun, Baoli Tang, Zhuyi Li, Ting Chang
Summary: This study found that immunosuppression significantly reduced the risk of disease generalization in patients with ocular myasthenia gravis over a 2-year period. Longer duration of immunosuppression and combination therapy with steroids and non-steroidal immunosuppressants showed even better efficacy in reducing the risk of disease generalization.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dilong Wang, Qiuyan Mai, Xiuyan Yang, Xinjin Chi, Ruohan Li, Jian Jiang, Liang Luo, Xiaoyi Fang, Peng Yun, Liyang Liang, Guang Yang, Kun Song, Liang Fang, Yun Chen, Ying Zhang, Yulong He, Ningning Li, Yihang Pan
Summary: This study investigates the role of imbalanced TG synthesis/hydrolysis in adipocytic lipid droplets in contributing to hypertrophic obesity and metabolic disorders in mice with 16p11.2 microduplication.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Pei Liu, Xuemei Lin, Xiangjun Chen, Tor Paaske Utheim, Wei Gao, Yan Yan, Songdi Wu
Summary: NIID is a rare and slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease with diverse clinical manifestations, and examination of corneal nerves may offer valuable clues for early diagnosis in some patients.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Pei Liu, Songdi Wu
ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Pei Liu, Xuemei Lin, Shenghua Zong, Yan Yan, Zhongzhong Liu, Qingli Lu, Qiaoqiao Chang, Songdi Wu
Summary: A nine-year-old boy presented with headache, cognitive decline, and hemiparesis. Brain MRI revealed bilateral cortical lesions with new lesions developing over five years. Initial diagnosis of primary angiitis of the central nervous system was considered. Treatment with corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, and cyclophosphamide worsened symptoms. Brain biopsy after five years showed pathology changes consistent with RE. Treatment with rituximab resulted in stable lesions on follow-up MRI. This case highlights the uniqueness and treatment challenges of this immune-mediated condition.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhiwei Li, Yuan Cheng, Xiangyun Jin, Shenghe Liu, Chao Zhang
Summary: This study revealed the inhibitory function of ZDHHC16 in osteogenesis and identified ZDHHC16 as a potential target palmitoyl acyltransferase. The researchers showed that ZDHHC16 inhibited osteogenesis of hBMSCs by enhancing the palmitoylation of CREB. In a mouse femur fracture model, a general inhibitor of ZDHHCs, 2-BP, was found to promote fracture healing.
Article
Substance Abuse
Shoupeng Wei, Lei Zheng, Jinlong Chang, Jian Jiang, Zhiyu Zhou, Huanquan Liao, Kun Song, Xiaoma Liu, Xinjin Chi, Huiliang Li, Xin Kuang, Ningning Li
Summary: This study investigates the role of GPR158 in modulating sensitivity to the sedative-hypnotic effect of ethanol. The results show that Gpr158 deficiency prolongs the duration of loss of righting reflex induced by ethanol, indicating the key role of neuronal GPR158 in shaping sensitivity to ethanol's sedative-hypnotic effect.
ALCOHOL-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Juanjuan Luo, Chunjiao Lu, Yang Chen, Xuewei Wu, Chenchen Zhu, Wei Cui, Shicang Yu, Ningning Li, Yihang Pan, Weijiang Zhao, Qingkai Yang, Xiaojun Yang
Summary: In this study, researchers found that nuclear cGAS regulates VEGF-A-mediated angiogenesis through the miR-212-5p-ARPC3 cascade, and the deficiency of cGAS impairs this process. The expression of nuclear cGAS is closely associated with VEGF-A expression, malignancy, and prognosis in malignant glioma, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for angiogenesis-related diseases.
Article
Neurosciences
Wenhui Zhu, Weifen Li, Jian Jiang, Dilong Wang, Xinliang Mao, Jin Zhang, Xunzhi Zhang, Jinlong Chang, Peijia Yao, Xiuyan Yang, Clive Da Costa, Ying Zhang, Jiezhong Yu, Huiliang Li, Shupeng Li, Xinjin Chi, Ningning Li
Summary: Depression is a prevalent mental disorder that has a high suicide rate. Current medications for depression have limitations, thus there is a need for more efficient and safe drugs. This study investigated the potential of salmon calcitonin (sCT) as an antidepressant and identified the molecular mechanism behind its effects. Results showed that sCT downregulated the phosphorylation of p38/JNK kinases in the hippocampus of mice exposed to chronic stress, suggesting its potential as a treatment for depression.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Wang, Yunxia Zhou, Yunping Fan, Hao Duan, Xiaoyu Guo, Jinlong Chang, Youheng Jiang, Changxue Li, Zhang Fu, Yunfei Gao, Xiaoran Guo, Kastytis Sidlauskas, Zhenqiang He, Clive Da Costa, Xia Sheng, Dinglan Wu, Jinqiu Yuan, Huiliang Li, Yulong He, Yonggao Mou, Ningning Li
Summary: This study demonstrates that IDH mutation induces metabolic reprogramming in gliomas and influences the phenotypes of glioma-associated microglia/macrophages (GAMs). Gliomas expressing mutant IDH promote M1-like polarization of GAMs, while typical IDH induces M2-like polarization. Furthermore, the study reveals the involvement of the PERK/miR-19a/LDLR signaling pathway in regulating gliomal cholesterol transport and GAM phenotypes, suggesting it as a potential target pathway for glioma therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junlan Liu, Chao Zhang, Jinxing Song, Qing Zhang, Rongjun Zhang, Mingzhi Zhang, Da Han, Weihong Tan
Summary: Human genetic architecture provides insights into disease risk prediction and personalized medication. A DNA-based intelligent decoder has been engineered to automate clinical analyses and interpretations, converting complex genetic profiles into actionable healthcare decisions. The decoder performs intended computations on genetic profiles and outputs corresponding answers within hours. It is validated to achieve desirable performance in interpreting genetic profiles for drug responses and can be reprogrammed for other pharmacogenetics genes and risk assessments for personalized healthcare.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinlong Chang, Ze Song, Shoupeng Wei, Yunxia Zhou, Jun Ju, Peijia Yao, Youheng Jiang, Hui Jin, Xinjin Chi, Ningning Li
Summary: Aberrant expression of GPR158 is linked to various central nervous system diseases, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. Researchers generated a GPR158 tagged mouse model and found that it is mainly expressed in neurons. Protein interaction analysis and RNA sequencing revealed potential interacting proteins and their involvement in chloride channel complex and synaptic vesicle membrane composition. This model will be valuable for future studies related to GPR158.
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Qingli Lu, Xiangning Han, Pei Liu, Xuemei Lin, Songdi Wu
ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaoyan Teng, Yu Wang, Liuxia You, Lirong Wei, Chao Zhang, Yuzhen Du
Summary: Due to its key roles in malignant tumor progression and reprogramming of the tumor microenvironment, integrin β3 has attracted great attention as a new target for tumor therapy. This study used a purified extracellular domain of integrin β3 and integrin β3-positive cells to screen aptamers specifically targeting integrin β3 in its native conformation on live cells. The optimized aptamer S10yh2 showed high binding affinity and selectivity, low equilibrium dissociation constant, and the ability to downregulate integrin αvβ3 levels and partially inhibit cell migration behavior.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Weifen Li, Tahir Ali, Shengnan Mou, Qichao Gong, Ningning Li, Liangliang Hao, Zhi-Jian Yu, Shupeng Li
Summary: Dopamine and serotonin signaling are associated with major depressive disorder, and targeting their signaling pathway is crucial for improving depression treatment. A study found that serotonin receptor 2A (5-HT2AR) abundantly forms a protein complex with dopamine receptor 1 (D1R), which regulates synaptic regulation through CREB/ERK/AKT modulation and affects depressive symptoms.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laetitia Bardet, Herve Roussel, Stefano Saroglia, Masoud Akbari, David Munoz-Rojas, Carmen Jimenez, Aurore Denneulin, Daniel Bellet
Summary: The thermal instability of silver nanowires leads to increased electrical resistance in AgNW networks. Understanding the relationship between structural and electrical properties of AgNW networks is crucial for their integration as transparent electrodes in flexible optoelectronics. In situ X-ray diffraction measurements were used to study the crystallographic evolution of Ag-specific Bragg peaks during thermal ramping, revealing differences in thermal and structural transitions between bare and SnO2-coated AgNW networks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathalia Cancino-Fuentes, Arnau Manasanch, Joana Covelo, Alex Suarez-Perez, Enrique Fernandez, Stratis Matsoukis, Christoph Guger, Xavi Illa, Anton Guimera-Brunet, Maria V. Sanchez-Vives
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of graphene-based solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) for brain recordings, highlighting their potential clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sikandar Aftab, Hailiang Liu, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Sajjad Hussain, Jungwon Kang, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: This study examines the effects of hybrid nanoparticles made of NiO@rGO and NiO@CNT on the active layers of polymer solar cells and X-ray photodetectors. The findings show that these hybrid nanoparticles can enhance the charge carrier capacities and exciton dissociation properties of the active layers. Among the tested configurations, the NiO@CNT device demonstrates superior performance in converting sunlight into electricity, and achieves the best sensitivity for X-ray detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyo Jung Shin, Seung Gyu Choi, Fengrui Qu, Min-Hee Yi, Choong-Hyun Lee, Sang Ryong Kim, Hyeong-Geug Kim, Jaewon Beom, Yoonyoung Yi, Do Kyung Kim, Eun-Hye Joe, Hee-Jung Song, Yonghyun Kim, Dong Woon Kim
Summary: This study investigates the role of SOX9 in reactive astrocytes following ischemic brain damage using a PLGA nanoparticle plasmid delivery system. The results demonstrate that PLGA nanoparticles can reduce ischemia-induced neurological deficits and infarct volume, providing a potential opportunity for stroke treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anurag Chaudhury, Koushik Debnath, Nikhil R. Jana, Jaydeep K. Basu
Summary: The study investigates the interaction between nanoparticles and cell membranes, and identifies key parameters, including charge, crowding, and membrane fluidity, that determine the adsorbed concentration and unbinding transition of nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sina Sadeghi, Fazel Bateni, Taekhoon Kim, Dae Yong Son, Jeffrey A. Bennett, Negin Orouji, Venkat S. Punati, Christine Stark, Teagan D. Cerra, Rami Awad, Fernando Delgado-Licona, Jinge Xu, Nikolai Mukhin, Hannah Dickerson, Kristofer G. Reyes, Milad Abolhasani
Summary: In this study, an autonomous approach for the development of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals is presented, which integrates a modular microfluidic platform with machine learning-assisted synthesis modeling. This approach enables rapid and optimized synthesis of copper-based lead-free nanocrystals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Surender Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The rational construction of free-standing and flexible electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices is an emerging research focus. In this study, a redox-active metal-organic framework (MOF) was prepared on carbon nanofibers using an in situ approach, resulting in a flexible electrode with high redox-active behavior and unique properties such as high flexibility and lightweight. The prepared electrode showed excellent cyclic retention and rate capability in supercapacitor applications. Additionally, it could be used as a freestanding electrode in flexible devices at different bending angles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lishan Zhang, Xiaoting Zhang, Hui Ran, Ze Chen, Yicheng Ye, Jiamiao Jiang, Ziwei Hu, Miral Azechi, Fei Peng, Hao Tian, Zhili Xu, Yingfeng Tu
Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising local treatment modality in cancer therapy, but its therapeutic efficacy is restricted by ineffective delivery of photosensitizers and tumor hypoxia. In this study, a phototactic Chlorella-based near-infrared (NIR) driven green affording-oxygen microrobot system was developed for enhanced PDT. The system exhibited desirable phototaxis and continuous oxygen generation, leading to the inhibition of tumor growth in mice. This study demonstrates the potential of using a light-driven green affording-oxygen microrobot to enhance photodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujin Li, Jing Xu, Xinqi Luo, Futing Wang, Zhong Dong, Ke-Jing Huang, Chengjie Hu, Mengyi Hou, Ren Cai
Summary: In this study, hollow heterostructured materials were constructed using an innovative template-engaged method as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. The materials exhibited fast Zn2+ transport channels, improved electrical conductivity, and controlled volume expansion during cycling. The designed structure allowed for an admirable reversible capacity and high coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paritosh Mahato, Shashi Shekhar, Rahul Yadav, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Summary: This study comprehensively elucidates the role of the core and electrostatic surface of metal nanoclusters in catalytic reduction reactions. The electrostatic surface dramatically modulates the reactivity of metal nanoclusters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pei Liu, Mengdi Liang, Zhengwei Liu, Haiyu Long, Han Cheng, Jiahe Su, Zhongbiao Tan, Xuewen He, Min Sun, Xiangqian Li, Shuai He
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple and environmentally-friendly method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanozymes (ZnO NZs) using wasted hop extract (WHE). The WHE-ZnO NZs exhibit exceptional peroxidase-like activity and serve as effective catalysts for the oxidation of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, a straightforward colorimetric technique for detecting both H2O2 and glucose was developed using the WHE-ZnO NZs as peroxidase-like catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyunkyu Oh, Young Jun Lee, Eun Ji Kim, Jinseok Park, Hee-Eun Kim, Hyunsoo Lee, Hyunjoo Lee, Bumjoon J. Kim
Summary: Mesoporous carbon particles have unique structural properties that make them suitable as support materials for catalytic applications. This study investigates the impact of channel nanostructures on the catalytic activity of porous carbon particles (PCPs) by fabricating PCPs with controlled channel exposure on the carbon surface. The results show that PCPs with highly open channel nanostructures exhibit significantly higher catalytic activity compared to those with closed channel nanostructures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunjie Lu, Zhaohui Li, Zewei Li, Shihao Zhou, Ning Zhang, Jianming Zhang, Lu Zong
Summary: A tough, long-lasting adhesive and highly conductive nanocomposite hydrogel (PACPH) was fabricated via the synergy of interfacial entanglement and adhesion group densification. PACPH possesses excellent mechanical properties, interfacial adhesion strength, and conductivity, making it a promising material for long-term monitoring of human activities and electrocardiogram signals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zichao Wei, Audrey Vandergriff, Chung-Hao Liu, Maham Liaqat, Mu-Ping Nieh, Yu Lei, Jie He
Summary: We have developed a simple method to prepare polymer-grafted plasmonic metal nanoparticles with pH-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering. By using pH-responsive polymers as ligands, the aggregation of nanoparticles can be controlled, leading to enhanced SERS. The pH-responsive polymer-grafted nanoparticles show high reproducibility and sensitivity in solution, providing a novel approach for SERS without the need for sample pre-concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Melis Ozge Alas Colak, Ahmet Gungor, Merve Buldu Akturk, Emre Erdem, Rukan Genc
Summary: This research investigates the effect of functionalizing carbon dots with hydroxyl polymers on their performance as electrode materials in a supercapacitor. The results show that the functionalized carbon dots exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and improved stability.
