Article
Chemistry, Organic
Siddharth K. Deepake, Manish Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Utpal Das
Summary: An efficient protocol for synthesizing gamma-lactams from pyrrolidines and oxygen is reported. The strategy involves a two-step process of generating alpha-amino alkyl radicals followed by trapping with oxygen species. This method demonstrates good functional group acceptance and provides a direct approach to access gamma-lactams. The lactam derivatives were obtained in up to 98% yield.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Wei Song, Xiaotong Jin, Jian Gao, Taiyang Zhao
Summary: The study found that higher perceived control can reduce consumers' defensive reaction tendencies in self-deficit situations, thus increasing their willingness to purchase products claiming to improve their current deficits. This effect only occurs in within-domain improvement products, and not in without-domain improvement products.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhongchuang Liu, Aziz-Ur-Rahim Bacha, Lei Yang
Summary: Groundwater, the primary source of water below the earth's surface, is being negatively affected by the discharge of contaminants, specifically microplastics (MPs), due to technological advancements and population growth. MPs are widespread pollutants with maximum abundances of 4 items/L and 15.2 items/L in specific locations in China and the USA. Various factors influence the migration of MPs from soil to groundwater, leading to serious health issues. The review highlights the need for urgent strategies to control MP contamination in groundwater and provides a summary of current literature on the migration process and potential remediation methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miku Takahashi, Ken-ichi Sakai, Tomoyuki Akutagawa, Kohei Sambe
Summary: This study explores the application of stable aggregates formed through noncovalent interactions in optical properties. The researchers discovered that methyl salicyate dyad-type molecules, synthesized by connecting two methyl salicyate molecules, can form stable aggregates with collective optical properties at high concentrations.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jian-Da Li, Gui-Cai Zhang, Ji-Jiang Ge, Wen-Li Qiao, Ping Jiang, Hai-Hua Pei
Summary: This study proposes a self-healing elastomer modified proppants (SMPs) to address proppant flowback issues and increase pack porosity. The SMPs can aggregate together spontaneously due to their inherent self-aggregation behavior. The SMPs have a firm and dry self-healing elastomer (SE) coating that allows for storage, transport, and use as conventional proppants. The reversible hydrogen bonding interactions in the SE coating contribute to the self-aggregation behavior of the SMPs.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessia Tonoli, Karla Wagner, Arianna Bacchin, Tamara Reiter, Elisabetta Bergantino, Marina S. S. Robescu, Melanie Hall
Summary: The formal asymmetric and stereodivergent enzymatic reduction of alpha-angelica lactone to both enantiomers of gamma-valerolactone was achieved in a one-pot cascade by uniting the promiscuous stereoselective isomerization activity of Old Yellow Enzymes with their native reductase activity. The enzyme BfOYE4 could be used as single biocatalyst for both steps and delivered (S)-valerolactone in up to 84 % ee and 41 % overall conversion. This enzymatic system provides an asymmetric route to valuable chiral building blocks from an abundant bio-based chemical.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Zhenhua Pan, Yuanqing Xia, Zhongqi Sun, Tingting Yu
Summary: This paper investigates the self-organized aggregation control of large-scale UAVs by designing a scalable distributed network architecture to overcome the nonextensible problem of traditional network topology. A novel centerless and scalable multilayer graph model is presented to organize a large number of UAVs into interconnected and globally covered layers, each consisting of undifferentiated clusters. Furthermore, a self-organized aggregation control law based on the potential function method is designed for autonomous configuration and swarming considering collision and obstacle avoidance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBUST AND NONLINEAR CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Dell'Acqua, Lukas Wille, Bernhard M. Stadler, Sergey Tin, Johannes G. de Vries
Summary: Industrially relevant intermediates such as malonic acid, malonates, and 3-oxopropionates can be easily accessed through ozonolysis of alpha-angelica lactone derived from the platform chemical levulinic acid. The roles of the solvent and quenching conditions are crucial for the outcome of the reaction.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kerry Emanuel
Summary: Research indicates an increase in tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic since the 19th century, attributed to early data deficiencies, while most of the variability in North Atlantic tropical cyclone activity over the last century is directly related to regional rather than global climate change.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fei Liao, Changquan Han, Qingsheng Deng, Ziyao Zhou, Taotao Bao, Menghuai Zhong, Guangyao Tao, Renjun Li, Bo Han, Yanlong Qiao, Yanchun Hu
Summary: Mites have been a long-standing infectious disease affecting humans and animals. The primary treatment approach, chemical acaricides, has faced significant challenges including drug resistance, residues, and pollution. Researchers have turned to natural products, such as plant extracts, compounds, algae, and microbial metabolites, which have shown promise in combating mite infestations. This comprehensive review examines the acaricidal capabilities and mechanisms of action of these natural products.
Article
Agronomy
Yan-Yan Ding, Yu Sun, Xiong-Fei Luo, Shao-Yong Zhang, Rui Wang, Zhi-Gang Yang, Jing-Ru Wang, Bao-Qi Zhang, Zhi-Jun Zhang, Yue Ma, Jun-Xia An, Han Zhou, Ying-Qian Liu
Summary: This study extracted the essential oil and main components of Angelica sinensis and evaluated their antifungal activities. The compound 3-butylidenephthalide (3-BPH) showed the best antifungal activity against Fusarium graminearum. Mechanistic studies revealed that 3-BPH induced the generation of endogenous ROS, causing lipid peroxidation of the cell membrane and inhibiting the biosynthesis of ergosterol, leading to cell membrane damage and fungicidal activity. The study also showed that 3-BPH can reduce deoxynivalenol production.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Tanja Weiffert, Georg Meisl, Samo Curk, Risto Cukalevski, Andela Saric, Tuomas P. J. Knowles, Sara Linse
Summary: Amyloid formation is associated with neurodegenerative diseases, and this study investigates the effects of urea and guanidinium hydrochloride on the aggregation kinetics of A beta 42. Urea reduces the overall aggregation rate, mainly by decreasing the coverage of fibril surfaces and the rate of nucleus formation. Guanidinium hydrochloride accelerates aggregation at low concentrations and decelerates it at high concentrations.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Huang, Nicolas Cisse, Marc C. A. Stuart, Yaroslava Lopatina, Tibor Kudernac
Summary: Seeded supramolecular polymerization (SSP) is a method for controlled synthesis of supramolecular structures. By engineering the molecular design of the building blocks, we have successfully controlled the polymerization kinetic barriers and studied the effects of hetero-seeding on the polymerization process.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zongshuai Zhu, Yan Xu, Tianran Huang, Yajie Yu, Anthony Pius Bassey, Ming Huang
Summary: This paper reviews PAHs in food, especially meat products, from the perspectives of their classification, toxicological evaluation, formation mechanism, methods for extraction and detection, influencing factors, and control strategies.
Article
Optics
Zhenjiang Liu, Yu Tian, Jie Yang, Aisen Li, Yunsheng Wang, Jia Ren, Manman Fang, Ben Zhong Tang, Zhen Li
Summary: The study designed and synthesized eight phenothiazine 5,5-dioxide derivatives to reveal how the monomer and dimer in packing affect RTP behavior. Dimers with strong π-π stacking lead to pure triplet excimer emission, while dimers with weak π-π stacking contribute to dual RTP emissions of both monomer and triplet excimer.
LIGHT-SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhao, Xudong Li, Zishang Tian, Hui Ma, Xianglin Hou, Yingxiong Wang, Yuqi Wang
Summary: CF/BMI composites are widely used in aerospace due to their excellent properties, but the production of solid wastes has a serious impact on the environment. A green chemical recovery method was developed by selectively breaking imide bonds in order to recycle CF/BMI composites effectively. This strategy allows for the recovery of high value-added carbon fiber and chemicals via controlled degradation of CF/BMI composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meiwen Cao, Zijin Zhang, Xiaoyang Zhang, Yu Wang, Jingjing Wu, Zhihong Liu, Li Sun, Dong Wang, Tongtao Yue, Yuchun Han, Yingxiong Wang, Yilin Wang, Ming Wang
Summary: Smart artificial viruses have been developed through co-assembly of peptides and DNA, achieving stimuli-responsiveness and efficient gene transfection in cancer cells. These viruses protect DNA from digestion and release genes efficiently through enzyme-triggered structure disassembly. They resemble natural viruses in terms of structure and function, making them promising gene vectors.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiancheng Zhao, Rui Liu, Zhenzhou Zhang, Qianqian Xing, Honghong Chang, Xianglin Hou, Yingxiong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the tautomer distributions of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GlcNAc), a natural nitrogen-containing monosaccharide, and found that the introduction of specific catalysts or reaction solvents can promote the formation of specific tautomers.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rui Li, Qixuan Lin, Junli Ren, Zhaohui Guo, Yingxiong Wang, Xiaobao Yang, Xingjie Wang
Summary: Controlling catalysts and solvents to convert glucose into high value-added products is significant. This study shows that sodium lignosulfonate (SL) can efficiently convert glucose into pentose and formic acid (FA). The distribution of products can be regulated by varying the strength of Br??nsted acid and solvent basicity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jingxue Li, Yingxiong Wang, Wanbin Zhu, Shanshuai Chen, Tiansheng Deng, Shuaishuai Ma, Hongliang Wang
Summary: A mild and highly efficient pretreatment strategy for lignocellulosic biomass has been developed, utilizing fluid shear force and heat generation to separate and recover cellulose. The regenerated cellulose exhibits improved properties and the separated lignin retains a native-like structure, providing guidance for large-scale applications in biorefinery processes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaohui Guo, Chunyan Chen, Jiancheng Zhao, Xiaoya Guo, Lingyu Jia, Pengfei Liu, Christian Marcus Pedersen, Xianglin Hou, Yan Qiao, Yingxiong Wang
Summary: This study proposed a method for the conversion of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine to 3-acetamido-5-acetylfuran using boric acid and 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride catalyst. The mechanism was investigated using primary nuclear magnetic resonance technology, and the catalytic interactions were studied through chemical shift titration and mass spectroscopy.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin Chai, Hongliang Wang, Hongyan Li, Lijuan Su, Shiyu Jia, Xiaojie Shao, Yingxiong Wang, Yongqin Qi, Xiaojing Cui, Xianglin Hou, Tiansheng Deng
Summary: This study presents a novel edge-decoration strategy for the easy exfoliation of graphene layers from graphite. By modifying the edges of graphite, the dense graphene layers become loose, facilitating the exfoliation process and significantly increasing the graphene yield. The strategy produces graphene with 5-10 layers and few surface defects.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huixian Han, Lan Chen, Jiancheng Zhao, Haitao Yu, Yang Wang, Helian Yan, Yingxiong Wang, Zhimin Xue, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: Lignocellulose utilization as a renewable alternative to fossil-based carbon resources is a promising strategy for achieving carbon neutrality. The design of biomass-derived acidic deep eutectic solvents (DESs) allows for the efficient dissolution of lignin, with the key factors being the hydrogen-bonding acidity and polarity matching between DESs and lignin. The viscosity of the DESs also affects lignin dissolution.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Minjun Ma, Yu Liu, Honghong Chang, Yingxiong Wang, Yan Qiao
Summary: This study investigates the delivery of ofloxacin using PAMAM-NH2 and reveals its interaction mechanism. The results demonstrate the potential of PAMAM-NH2 for drug molecule delivery.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qianqian Xing, Jiancheng Zhao, Yulei Zhu, Xianglin Hou, Yingxiong Wang
Summary: This study proposes a new catalytic approach using BTC as an efficient chlorine source to convert 3-acetyl-1-propanol to 5C2P. By optimizing the reaction conditions and using nuclear magnetic resonance techniques, a maximum yield of 97.93% of 5C2P was achieved. Furthermore, an intermediate product of 1-(dimethylamino)ethyl carbonochloridate was observed.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyu Dou, Tiansheng Deng, Shaojun Qing, Zhefan Wang, Ligong Zhou, Xuekuan Li, Xianglin Hou, Yingxiong Wang, Mingxing Tang
Summary: This study observed a promotional effect of water in the hydrogenation of maleic acid to succinic acid. Kinetic studies showed that the activation energy in water was lower. Isotope-labeling experiments confirmed the participation of D2O in the reaction and the deuteration of SAc. Mass spectrometry experiments revealed the detailed mechanism of water participation in the MAc hydrogenation. Recycling experiments demonstrated better stability of Pd/C in water compared to organic solvents.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohui Guo, Christian Marcus Pedersen, Honghong Chang, Yingxiong Wang, Yan Qiao
Summary: Fructose is a renewable resource that is significant in biomass conversion and food industries. The combination of CaCl2 and Et3N was found to alter the thermodynamic equilibrium and promote fructose separation, resulting in a high yield of up to 78%. The formation of the α-fructofuranose complex shifted the equilibrium of glucose isomerization towards fructose formation, allowing for the production of high-purity fructose.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoying Guo, Xusheng Zhang, Yingxiong Wang, Xiaodong Tian, Yan Qiao
Summary: This study highlights the potential of furfural residues (FRs) as a precursor to prepare porous carbons for high performance supercapacitors. The FR-based carbon materials exhibit good electrochemical performance due to the optimized textural structure achieved through methanol pretreatment and KOH activation. The constructed symmetric supercapacitors based on different electrolytes deliver high energy density and capacitance retention. Overall, this research provides an effective approach for the value-added utilization of FR waste.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingqing Zhao, Rui Liu, Christian Marcus Pedersen, Zhenzhou Zhang, Zhaohui Guo, Honghong Chang, Yingxiong Wang, Yan Qiao
Summary: This study investigates the mechanism and catalytic interaction of the basic catalyst Ba(OH)(2) in the conversion of D-glucose into lactic acid. Experimental results reveal that the catalyst exists in the form of [Ba(OH)(H2O)(2)]+ and forms a complex D-glucopyranose-[Ba(OH)(D2O)(2)]+ with D-glucose. Surprisingly, lactic acid undergoes deuteration when the reaction is performed in D2O.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fengyi Zhou, Ruifen Shi, Yingxiong Wang, Zhimin Xue, Baolong Zhang, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: Two efficient methods for measuring acidity of acidic deep eutectic solvents (ADESs) were developed in this study, providing insights into the performance relationship and molecular basis for optimizing their applications.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)