Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ji Ho Kang, Yong Jun Park, Ji Ho Hong, Jun Woo Choi, Dong Hun Kim
Summary: This study proposes a method for modulating the microstructure, composition, and magnetic properties of metal-metal oxide thin films fabricated by co-sputtering. The method has the potential to be used in multifunctional electronics. Detailed microstructural and compositional analysis reveals the presence of self-assembled core-shell structured nanocomposites.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lina Yv, Jing Wang, Zhongxiang Shi, Xiaohua Wang
Summary: Fe substitution of Cu or Zn in high-entropy powder (MgCoNiCuZn)O was achieved through a hydrothermal method. The effects of different substitution amounts on the crystal structure, product morphology, and electrochemical properties were investigated using XPS, XRD, SEMeEDS, and electrochemical methods. The results showed that Fe substitution improved the electrochemical performance by providing more channels for Li+ removal/insertion, resulting in a discharge capacity of 631.5 F/g at 0.1 A/g and a capacity retention rate of 89% after 500 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Wang, Xiqing Liu, Mei Liu, Runhua Liao, Hongquan Zhan, Xiaoxue Qi, Yongqing Wang, Yanju Huang
Summary: The integration of MIL-100(Fe) with TiO2(B) composite exhibited high photocatalytic activity due to the unique Fe-O-Ti bonds and Fe-O clusters that promoted charge transfer and improved catalytic activity. This achievement contributes to understanding and designing charge transfer pathways in MOF/semiconductor photocatalysts integration.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lokesh Saini, Vatsana Gupta, Manoj Kumar Patra, Raj Kumar Jani, Anuj Shukla, Narendra Kumar, Ambesh Dixit
Summary: A series of Fe-Ni nanocomposites were successfully synthesized using a wet-chemical method, and graphite wrapped Fe-Ni alloy nanoparticles in core-shell geometries were prepared. XRD studies revealed body-centered and face-centered cubic Fe-Ni alloy core particles, as well as hexagonal graphitic shell formation. Furthermore, a structural transition from bcc to fcc phase was observed with varying Ni concentration.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manlin Zhu, Wangfeng Cai, Hongbo Wang, Leqiu He, Yan Wang
Summary: The study showed that the hierarchical core/shell nanostructures of zinc-cobalt oxide/nickel cobalt layered double hydroxides exhibited improved electrochemical performance, with the MOF template playing a crucial role. The battery-type electrode based on these structures demonstrated high specific capacitance and cycling stability, indicating great potential for energy storage applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. S. Starchikov, V. A. Zayakhanov, A. L. Vasiliev, I. S. Lyubutin, A. O. Baskakov, Yu A. Nikiforova, K. O. Funtov, M. Lyubutina, L. F. Kulikova, V. N. Agafonov, V. A. Davydov
Summary: Under high temperature and high pressure conditions, core@shell nanostructures were formed through a series of reactions, with γ-Fe7C3 iron carbide nanoparticles as the core and an iron oxide shell. By controlling the redox reactions and crystallization processes, the structure and functional properties of the material can be adjusted.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Diab Khalafallah, Mingjia Zhi, Zhanglian Hong
Summary: In this study, nanostructured bismuth-iron chalcogenide anchored on multiwalled carbon nanotube framework (Bi-Fe chalcogenide/C)-based electrode materials were fabricated with enhanced electrochemical performances. These materials showed high specific capacitance, high-rate capability, and cyclic stability, due to the collaborative effect of multiple components and the structural and amorphous merits. The hybrid device using core-shell Bi-Fe-P@Ni-P as a positive electrode and amorphous Bi-Fe-P/C as a negative electrode delivered a high specific energy density at a power density together with good cyclic characteristics, showing the proficiency of heterostructured multicomponent electrodes for enhancing the electrochemical performance of asymmetric supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuanyuan Zhang, Yange Yu, Yong Yuan, Xueyin Sun, Wenzhu Shao, Liang Zhen, Jiantang Jiang
Summary: The Fe/Fe3O4 nanocomposite with mesoporous silica shell was successfully prepared, and further, reduced graphene oxide was introduced to obtain Fe-Fe3O4@mSiO(2)@RGO hollow core-shell composites. The introduction of mSiO(2) and RGO improved the electromagnetic wave absorption properties of the composites. The hollow core-shell structure demonstrated a promising approach for the design of lightweight and high-performance electromagnetic absorption materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
O. Stognei, A. Berezutskii, I. Anisimov, A. Deryabin
Summary: The influence of ZrOn matrix stoichiometry on the electrical and magnetoresistive properties of Fe-Zr-O nanocomposites has been studied. It was found that the magnetoresistive effect is not observed in composites with oxygen lack, while composites with oxygen excess show magnetoresistive effect and increased resistivity. Magnetoresistivity in composites with oxygen lack only appears after heat treatment. These results can be explained by the difference in the density of localized states in the oxide matrix of the composites and the ratio between two types of conductivity.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moumita Mondal, Moupiya Ghosh, S. K. Pradhan
Summary: Heterostructured Bi-Fe-O (BFO) nanocomposites were successfully synthesized and characterized for their structure, photocatalytic activity, and recyclability. The results show that the nanocomposites exhibit promising catalytic effects in wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin-Gang Yang, Xiuzheng Fu, Yuqian Cui
Summary: A synthetic adsorbent (FS) was successfully used to remove Tetracycline (TET) from wastewater, with the highest efficiency observed at a particle diameter of 20-30mm and HCl concentration of 0.6mol/L. The study demonstrated that FS is a low-cost and effective adsorbent for TET removal in constructed wetlands.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuhuan Qin, Mingming Hao, Chao Xu, Zhaohui Li
Summary: This study demonstrates a green and sustainable method for synthesizing benzimidazoles using visible light initiated one-pot tandem/cascade reactions. The deposition of gold nanoparticles on MIL-101(Fe) significantly enhances catalytic activity, with reaction steps involving alcohol dehydrogenation, condensation to form Schiff bases, and oxidation to produce benzimidazoles.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sarabjeet Kaur, Ana Luiza Silveira Fiates, Kurosch Rezwan, Michaela Wilhelm
Summary: Monometallic and bimetallic ceramic nanocomposites were prepared using polymeric precursors and metal acetylacetonate. The addition of Fe to Ni or Co containing precursors increased the specific surface area. The bimetallic samples showed higher CO2 conversion and selectivity, while the Fe modified samples exhibited high methane selectivity at lower temperatures.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Entisar M. Khudhair, Saad H. Ammar, Hussein J. Khadim
Summary: A magnetic nanocomposite based on phosphotungstic acid was synthesized and used as a recyclable photocatalyst for bacterial inactivation, showing good stability and efficiency in the process.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Salur Srikant Patnaik
Summary: This paper investigates the stability and nonlinear vibration of variable thickness plates. Based on nonlinear plate theory and linear potential flow theory, the coupling equations of variable thickness plates and subsonic airflow are established. The study analyzes the subsonic aerodynamic stability by calculating the inherent frequencies at different airflow velocities and analyzes the nonlinear dynamic behavior using the incremental harmonic balance method (IHB).
JOURNAL OF VIBRATION ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Zhuo, Xing Tong, Hongzhi Zheng, Zehong Chen, Bin Gou, Weiyan Yuan, Lin-Ping Wu, Linxin Zhong, Xinwen Peng, Jun Lu
Summary: By mimicking the assembly of natural macromolecules, a supramolecular nanofiber is successfully fabricated from natural polysaccharides through regular and strong interaction, and a high-energy and oriented flow field. The resulting nanofiber exhibits mechanical strength, water resistance, and humidity stimulus-responsive properties. This discovery provides important insights into the assembly of polysaccharides into supramolecular nanofibers and opens up many possibilities for preparing advanced nanomaterials from natural polysaccharides.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ren Zou, Zhongxin Chen, Linxin Zhong, Wu Yang, Tingzhen Li, Jianyun Gan, Yunyi Yang, Zehong Chen, Haihong Lai, Xuehui Li, Chuanfu Liu, Shimelis Admassie, Emmanuel Iheanyichukwu Iwuoha, Jun Lu, Xinwen Peng
Summary: 1D holey g-C3N4 nanorods (HCN) with nitrogen vacancies and oxygen dopants were successfully prepared via cellulose nanofiber (CNF) assisted polymerization, and used for photochemical synthesis of lactic acid via monosaccharide photooxidation. The HCN exhibited remarkable activity with a high yield of lactic acid and excellent hydrogen production rate, which was attributed to the synergetic effect between nitrogen vacancies and oxygen dopants. This work provides new directions for the design of green and efficient photocatalysts for biomass upgrading.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zehong Chen, Yijie Hu, Ge Shi, Hao Zhuo, Mohammed Azam Ali, Ewelina Jamroz, Huili Zhang, Linxin Zhong, Xinwen Peng
Summary: With the increase of environmental pollution and depletion of fossil fuel resources, the utilization of renewable biomass resources for developing functional materials or fine chemicals is of great value and has attracted considerable attention. Nanocellulose, as a well-known renewable nanomaterial, is regarded as a promising nano building block for advanced functional materials owing to its unique structure and properties, as well as natural abundance. This article comprehensively summarizes the recent progress in the design, properties, and applications of advanced flexible materials from nanocellulose, discussing its preparation, merits in fabricating flexible materials, and various applications in energy storage, electronics, sensor, biomedical, thermally insulating, photonic devices, etc. The challenges and future perspectives for developing nanocellulose-derived flexible materials are also discussed.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ge Shi, Xinwen Peng, Jiaming Zeng, Linxin Zhong, Yuan Sun, Wu Yang, Yu Lin Zhong, Yuxuan Zhu, Ren Zou, Shimelis Admassie, Zhaoqing Liu, Chuanfu Liu, Emmanuel I. Iwuoha, Jun Lu
Summary: Maintaining a steady affinity between gallium-based liquid metals and polymer binders is challenging for continuous mechanical deformation applications. In this study, a LM-initialized polyacrylamide-hemicellulose/EGaIn microdroplets hydrogel is developed as a multifunctional ink for 3D-printing self-standing scaffolds and anode hosts for Zn-ion batteries. The hydrogel acts as a framework for stress dissipation, allowing for recovery from structural damage caused by cyclic plating/stripping of Zn2+.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wenmeng Liu, Long Chen, David Julian McClements, Xinwen Peng, Zhengyu Jin
Summary: People are exploring the potential of using 3D printing in food, biomedicine, and environment, and the search for suitable bio-ink is urgent. Starch-hydrocolloid bio-ink shows improved rheology, structure, and printability, making it suitable for applications in various fields and meeting strategic needs. This review discusses the use of hydrocolloids to regulate the physicochemical properties of starch, enabling good printability and excellent printing products. The specific applications of bio-ink in food, biomedicine, and environmental fields are explored, as well as the challenges and future development trends for large-scale application.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Yu, Zehong Chen, Linxin Zhong, Wu Yang, Tingzhen Li, Yongfa Huang, Xinwen Peng
Summary: A porous carbon material with high surface area, porous structure, and high content of nitrogen was fabricated through traditional pulp and papermaking and carbonization process. This material exhibited remarkable ORR and OER catalytic performances and was used as a catalyst in aqueous rechargeable Zn-air batteries with high power density of 279.5 mW cm(-2), paving the way for the industrial production of cost-effective catalysts in a sustainable manner.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Di Li, Zengyong Li, Zhongxin Chen, Ge Shi, Lu Wang, Zehong Chen, Wenguang Tu, Ruidong Xia, Emmanuel I. Iwuoha, Chuanfu Liu, Xinwen Peng
Summary: The concept of chainmail catalyst, which encapsulates an active species within a carbon support, is well-established to ensure extraordinary stability for catalytic reactions in harsh conditions. However, conventional chainmail catalysts suffer from poor accessibility to active sites, resulting in the need for additional voltage to compensate for sluggish diffusion kinetics in electrocatalysis. In this study, cobalt nanoparticles were encapsulated within N-doped carbonized wood to create a monolithic chainmail electrocatalyst. The resulting catalyst exhibited excellent performance as an electrode for hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and monosaccharide oxidation reactions.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Zhao, Zehong Chen, Hao Zhuo, Chunyan Zhong, Ge Shi, Tanglong Liu, Xiaofang Huang, Linxin Zhong, Xinwen Peng
Summary: The mechanical properties of biomaterials in nature depend on their hierarchical and ordered structures. However, current biomimetic materials have limitations in strength and toughness due to poor uniformity, weak interfacial bonding, and defects. In this study, an ultra-strong and transparent biomimetic nanocomposite is developed by combining orientation effects and in situ biomineralization to engineer the hierarchical structure. The nanocomposite exhibits high tensile strength and toughness, as well as transparent and anisotropic optical properties.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunpeng Liu, Zhongxin Chen, Yunyi Yang, Ren Zou, Binglu Deng, Linxin Zhong, Kian Ping Loh, Xinwen Peng
Summary: This study explores sucrose electro-oxidation as an alternative anodic reaction for the production of valuable chemicals. By developing a reversible redox cycle in CoNi layered double hydroxide, the voltage required for sucrose oxidation is significantly reduced compared to oxygen evolution. A solar-driven electrolyser is assembled to co-produce formic acid and hydrogen from natural sugarcane juice, demonstrating a sustainable approach for integrating hydrogen production and biomass electrooxidation for energy applications.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wen Xu, David Julian Mcclements, Xinwen Peng, Zhenlin Xu, Man Meng, Yidong Zou, Guanxiong Chen, Zhengyu Jin, Long Chen
Summary: This paper describes the effects of thermal processing on the performance of traditional protein-based or starch-based delivery systems, and introduces strategies for improving the heat resistance of delivery systems. These strategies help to expand the application of delivery systems in thermal processing.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yun Wang, David Julian McClements, Long Chen, Xinwen Peng, Zhenlin Xu, Man Meng, Hangyan Ji, Chaohui Zhi, Lei Ye, Jianwei Zhao, Zhengyu Jin
Summary: Anthocyanins have gained attention in the fields of natural pigments, food packaging, and functional foods for their color, antioxidant, and nutraceutical properties. However, their poor chemical stability and low bioavailability limit their application in the food industry. This paper reviews in vitro modification methods to improve the stability and bioavailability of anthocyanins and explores their applications as pigments, sensors, and functional foods.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Cuicui Li, Long Chen, David Julian McClements, Xinwen Peng, Zhenlin Xu, Man Meng, Hangyan Ji, Chao Qiu, Jie Long, Zhengyu Jin
Summary: Polyphenols have various physiological activities, but their applications are often limited due to their instability. Encapsulation technologies can overcome these problems and increase polyphenol utilization. This article reviews the use of protein-based nanoparticles for encapsulating polyphenols, highlighting their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and functional attributes. The various types of animal and plant proteins and fabrication methods for protein nanoparticles are discussed, followed by the molecular interaction mechanisms between proteins and polyphenols. Applications of protein-based nanoparticles for encapsulating polyphenols in nutrient delivery systems, food packaging materials, and functional foods are discussed. Finally, areas for further research on the development, characterization, and application of protein-based polyphenol-loaded nanoparticles are highlighted.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaoyan Zeng, Yongfa Huang, Tingzhen Li, Zheng Lian, Ren Zou, Xinwen Peng
Summary: This study proposes a simple and cost-effective formic acid pretreatment method to prepare nitrogen-doped bulk-phase carbon catalysts from eucalyptus. The pretreatment selectively removes lignin and hemicelluloses, generating abundant nanopores and introducing nitrogen active sites. The obtained bulk carbon catalyst has high mechanical strength and excellent electrical conductivity, making it suitable for use as a self-supported cathode in Zn-air batteries. The resulting batteries exhibit a long cycle life of over 300 hours.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen Zhang, Siwei Gui, Zihan Zhang, Wanming Li, Xinxin Wang, Junhong Wei, Shuibin Tu, Linxin Zhong, Wu Yang, Hongjun Ye, Yongming Sun, Xinwen Peng, Jianyu Huang, Hui Yang
Summary: Silicon (Si) is considered as one of the most promising anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). A compact micron-sized Si@G/CNF@NC composite with a tight binding and dual-encapsulated architecture was prepared, which exhibited superior electrical conductivity and deformation resistance. The composite showed excellent cycling stability and good rate performance in thick electrode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyuan Mu, Ren Zou, Wu Yang, Jiliang Ma, Zehong Chen, Ge Shi, Juan Liu, Tingzhen Li, Yunpeng Liu, Xinwen Peng
Summary: We have developed an efficient photocatalyst by introducing cyano groups on graphitic carbon nitride, which can enhance the efficiency of xylonic acid formation and hydrogen production.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
