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Materials Science, Textiles
Hong Wu, Chengkun Liu, Zhiwei Jiang, Zhi Yang, Xue Mao, Liang Wei, Runjun Sun
Summary: In this study, a lignin/polyacrylonitrile composite nanofiber membrane was prepared and used to fabricate flexible carbon nanofibers for supercapacitor electrodes. The CNFs exhibited excellent electrochemical performance with a high specific capacitance and low equivalent series resistance. This environmentally friendly material provides a promising solution for energy storage applications.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Servann Herou, Josh J. Bailey, Matt Kok, Philipp Schlee, Rhodri Jervis, Dan J. L. Brett, Paul R. Shearing, Maria Crespo Ribadeneyra, Magdalena Titirici
Summary: By increasing the packing density of carbon nanofiber mats through uniaxial compression, the volumetric performance of supercapacitors can be improved. The research shows that this method can achieve higher volumetric capacitance and energy density at lower loadings.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Meilian Cao, Dong Wang, Jiqing Lu, Wanli Cheng, Guangping Han, Jianbo Zhou
Summary: Porous carbon nanofibers (PCNFs)@Tin oxide (SnOx) nanocomposites were synthesized by co-electrospinning, with different nanostructures obtained by changing the preheating temperature during heat treatment. Higher preheating temperature led to the coexistence of micropores and mesopores, resulting in a high specific capacitance of 229 F g(-1) at 0.2 A g(-1).
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chengdong Shi, Shuyan Yu, Congju Li
Summary: In this study, SnO2-Sb/ACFs membrane was prepared by electrospinning technology and used as an anodic membrane for the electrochemical degradation of TC. The results showed that the SnO2-Sb/ACFs membrane exhibited excellent degradation performance and stability, providing a new solution for the safe and efficient degradation of TC.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ramdayal Yadav, Omid Zabihi, Sobhan Fakhrhoseini, Hossein Ajdar Nazarloo, Alper Kiziltas, Patrick Blanchard, Minoo Naebe
Summary: Concerns over unsustainable technology-driven economies, environmental threats, and the continuous reduction of petroleum feedstocks have led to the exploration of green and naturally available resources. Lignin, a highly abundant material, shows promise as a sustainable alternative for producing carbon fiber, which is typically derived from expensive and unsustainable precursors. This review discusses the manufacturing process and applications of lignin-derived carbon fiber and highlights the challenges that need to be overcome for its wider industrialization.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Li, Na Yang, Xuanao Fang, Wei Zhang, Jiming Yao, Jianlin Xu, Kaili Song
Summary: Flexible supercapacitors with self-supported nanofiber electrodes are synthesized using a coaxial electrospinning method. The electrodes consist of a polycaprolactone (PCL) core, a Na-MnO2 sheath, and acid-modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs). These electrodes exhibit high capacitance and wide electrochemical voltage range, providing potential for wearable energy storage applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
P. Mikes, D. A. Baker, A. Uhlin, D. Lukas, E. Kuzelova-Kostakova, A. Vidrich, J. Valtera, B. Koprivova, N. Asatiani, L. Salmen, P. Tomani
Summary: Lignin, a cheap renewable natural polymer, can be utilized for the production of carbon fibers with faster conversion than polyacrylonitrile. This process involves fractionating lignin in solvents, selecting appropriate solvent systems for electrospinning, and testing the solutions for solubility and viscosity measurements. The resulting lignin fibers show potential for mass production and applications in batteries and composite materials.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shan Liu, Haishun Du, Kun Liu, Ming-Guo Ma, Ye-Eun Kwon, Chuanling Si, Xing-Xiang Ji, Sun-Eun Choi, Xinyu Zhang
Summary: Flexible and porous Co3O4-carbon nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning and carbonization, which can be used as free-standing electrodes for supercapacitors. These electrodes exhibit high specific capacitance and good mechanical flexibility.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ji Hwan Jeong, Hee-Jo Lee, Myung Hwa Kim, Bo-Hye Kim
Summary: This study aims to enhance the surface redox reactions of MnO2 by designing hollow carbon nanofibers, leading to optimized electrochemical performance. The PPMMn symmetrical supercapacitors demonstrate excellent capacitive behavior, long-term cycling stability, and potential for energy storage applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Jose F. Rubio-Valle, M. C. Sanchez, Concepcion Valencia, Jose E. Martin-Alfonso, Jose M. Franco
Summary: The present study focuses on developing lignin micro- and nano-structures for potential use as thickening or structuring agents in vegetable oils using electrohydrodynamic techniques. Results show that EKL/PVP nanofibers can form oleogels and exhibit rheological properties similar to commercial lubricating greases.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Li, Xinyu Du, Yulin Li, Xiaodong Tian, Xuanxuan Li
Summary: The organic fractions in coal liquefaction residue, such as asphaltene and preasphaltene, can serve as promising precursors for generating high-performance carbon materials for supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiaming Wang, Ying Huang, Yan Gao, Jiayi Dai, Xu Sun
Summary: Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have attracted considerable attention due to their ability to enhance the properties of materials. This paper proposes a method to enhance the electrochemical performance and flexibility of CNFs by using electrostatic self-assembly and a dipping and drying strategy. The resulting PAN@rGO@PPy electrode shows specific capacitance of 203 F g(-1) and high energy density of 15 Wh kg(-1) in a flexible supercapacitor. It also demonstrates remarkable cycling stability after 10,000 cycles. The research provides valuable insights for the development of flexible energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Liren Qiu, Wensheng Yang, Qian Zhao, Shengshang Lu, Xinhai Wang, Min Zhou, Benfu Tao, Quan Xie, Yunjun Ruan
Summary: The high theoretical specific capacitance, quick redox rate, and superior electrical conductivity of transition metal sulfide materials make them a promising candidate for supercapacitor electrodes.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Albert Cisquella-Serra, Marco Magnani, Marc Madou, Manuel Gamero-Castano
Summary: This article presents a novel technique for building carbon nanofiber composites using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) assisted by Joule heating. The heating of electrospun carbon nanofibers mats, induced by the passing of an electric current through the resistive mat and the associated Joule heating, is studied using infrared thermography. A thermal model is developed to correlate the imposed electrical dissipation and the temperature of the mat, a key variable in CVD. Joule heating is used to decompose W(CO)6 and deposit a coating of WO3-x on all carbon nanofibers without the need of annealing.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huizhong Zhang, Jiayu Tian, Xiangke Cui, Jiansheng Li, Zhigao Zhu
Summary: In capacitive deionization, porous carbon with high specific surface area has attracted attention due to its abundant active adsorption sites. In this study, a highly mesoporous carbon nanofiber electrode was prepared, which showed high salt adsorption capacity and improved electrical double-layer capacitance.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wei-Han Hui, Yen-Lin Chen, Shu-Wei Chang
Summary: Crosslinking affects the mechanical behavior and tissue metabolism of collagen-based tissues. Aging and diabetes alter the crosslinking type and density, thus changing tissue properties. High-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking and advanced-glycation end-products result in uniform deformation under daily activity, while low-connectivity enzymatic crosslinking does not. High-connectivity model displays more sliding, while AGEs induce instability in structures near the binding sites.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao-Bin Ma, Xiao-Qiu Zhou, Wei-Dan Jiang, Pei Wu, Yang Liu, Shu-Wei Li, Ling Tang, Lu Zhang, Hai-Feng Mi, Lin Feng
Summary: Tea polyphenols (TPs) are an inexpensive feed additive that can protect the gill function of fish against Flavobacterium columnare (F. columnare) through various mechanisms, including suppression of oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan-Jia Guo, Jing-Ru Pang, Yu Zhang, Zhong-Rui Li, Xiao-Lin Zi, Hong-Min Liu, Ning Wang, Li-Juan Zhao, Ya Gao, Bo Wang, Piet Herdewijn, Cheng-Yun Jin, Ying Liu, Yi-Chao Zheng
Summary: This study identifies the conjugation of NEDD8 to LSD1 and its impact on GC cells, revealing the significance of LSD1 neddylation in GC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Geum-Jae Jeong, Fazlurrahman Khan, Nazia Tabassum, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: Vibrio species are motile gram-negative bacteria commonly found in aquatic environments. They can adapt to environmental fluctuations and develop protective mechanisms against host immune systems. Different types of sigma and anti-sigma factors play important roles in regulating gene expression and virulence in Vibrio species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zahra Mohammadbagheri, Behrooz Movahedi, Shaghayegh Saeedi, Abbas Rahmati
Summary: In this study, a reusable biobased composite hydrogel was successfully synthesized and used for the removal of Tl(I) from aqueous solutions. The hydrogel exhibited high adsorption capacity and thermal stability, and the adsorption process was found to be thermodynamically spontaneous. The results demonstrated that the hydrogel can be reused multiple times without significant loss of its adsorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iqra Batool, Muhammad Imran, Ayesha Anwar, Farhan Ahmed Khan, Afrah E. Mohammed, Ashwag Shami, Hafiz Iqbal
Summary: Enzyme immobilization on ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanocomposites was studied, and the catalytic and biochemical characteristics of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. The results showed that ZnO/SnO2 and ZnO/SnO2/SA nanostructures are suitable carriers for enzyme immobilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elias Mosaffa, Dhruvi Patel, Nasim Amiri Ramsheh, Rishikumar Indravadan Patel, Atanu Banerjee, Hossein Ghafuri
Summary: In this study, a unique 3D bead structure of adsorbent, composed of bacterial cellulose microfilaments reinforced chitosan adorned with melamine 2D plates, was synthesized for anionic dye removal. The adsorbent showed high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, resulting in exceptional adsorption capacity. The characteristics and optimal conditions of the adsorbent were assessed and analyzed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carolina Gismene, Jorge Enrique Hernandez Gonzalez, Marilia de Freitas Calmon, Andrey Fabricio Ziem Nascimento, Angela Rocio Nino Santisteban, Felipe Antunes Calil, Alana Della Torre da Silva, Paula Rahal, Rejane Maira Goes, Raghuvir Krishnaswamy Arni, Ricardo Barros Mariutti
Summary: Mammaliicoccus sciuri, a bacterium of clinical and veterinary relevance, expresses the virulence factor Exfoliative Toxin C (ExhC), which binds specifically to desmoglein-1 (Dsg1) and plays a role in tissue integrity. This study investigates the necrotic activity of ExhC and identifies a variant lacking necrotic potential but retaining enzymatic activity through mutagenesis experiments and crystal structure determination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bibhas K. Bhunia, Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay, Souradeep Dey, Biman B. Mandal
Summary: Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major cause of chronic low back pain and disability. Researchers have developed a bioactive silk-based hybrid hydrogel system functionalized with decellularized human Wharton's jelly extracellular matrix as bioactive cues. The hydrogels mimic the rheological and mechanical properties of the native nucleus pulposus tissue and support cell viability, proliferation, and tissue maturation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qun Zhang, Yonggan Yan, Zhao Li, Jing Du, Kai Zhang, Liguo Zhang, Ting Wang, Alberto Bianco, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma
Summary: A new crosslinking strategy has been devised to construct injectable sodium alginate hydrogels, which can be regulated for injectability and have great potential in biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seong Eun Hong, Ji-Soo Lee, Hyeon Gyu Lee
Summary: The potential of multi-layer nanoemulsions for improving the cellular uptake, antioxidant activity, and in vitro bioaccessibility of alpha-tocopherol was examined. The results showed that the multi-layer nanoemulsions significantly enhanced the cellular uptake and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol compared to free coumarin 6. Furthermore, the use of chitosan and dextran sulfate as wall materials in the multi-layer nanoemulsions led to even higher cellular uptake, in vitro bioaccessibility, and antioxidant activity of alpha-tocopherol.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jingjing Yu, Yanhui Zhang, Ruoning Zhang, Yanxiang Gao, Like Mao
Summary: High internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) based on beeswax (BW) oleogels and octenyl succinic acid starch (OSA starch) were prepared by a simple one-step method. The results showed that oleogelation improved the stability and encapsulation capability of the HIPEs, which is significant for the development of novel healthy food.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bi-Feng Yao, Xiu-Ju Luo, Jun Peng
Summary: The balanced and continuous fission and fusion of mitochondria, regulated by OPA1, are important for maintaining mitochondrial dynamics in cardiovascular disorders. Understanding the role of OPA1 in mitochondrial fusion can provide insights into the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gokul Paramasivam, Anandhavelu Sanmugam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Murugan Sevanan, Ananda Babu Sairam, Nachiappan Nachiappan, Buhyun Youn, Jung Sub Lee, Muthuchamy Nallal, Kang Hyun Park
Summary: Nanomaterials are being used to deliver therapeutic agents in living systems. Different nanotechnological applications such as immunosensors, immune assays, and drug delivery are being implemented using nanotechnology. Genomics plays a crucial role in selecting appropriate drugs for personalized cancer therapy. It helps in analyzing gene and protein expression, disease classification, and designing disease models. Delivering drugs to specific areas using nanoparticles is a challenging issue.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Li, Wei Wang, Han Wu, Feng Peng, Hui Gao, Ying Guan
Summary: In this study, CMH-based CPF films were prepared and their thermal and barrier properties were successfully regulated. The tensile strength and water vapor barrier property of CPF films were significantly improved, making them promising for food packaging applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
