Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Carucci, Nicola Scalas, Andrea Porcheddu, Marco Piludu, Maura Monduzzi, Andrea Salis
Summary: Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) functionalized with triethylenetetramine (MSN-TETA) showed higher adsorption capacity and slower release rate for the antimicrobial drug sulphamethizole (SMZ), indicating the importance of intermolecular interactions in drug delivery systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Razieh Heidari, Vahideh Assadollahi, Pegah Khosravian, Seyed Abbas Mirzaei, Fatemeh Elahian
Summary: The use of nucleic acid to control gene expression is crucial in cancer research, and delivering nucleic acids using nanoparticles has emerged as a safe and efficient system for gene transfer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Francesca Della Sala, Teresa Silvestri, Assunta Borzacchiello, Laura Mayol, Luigi Ambrosio, Marco Biondi
Summary: The study found that the molecular weight of hyaluronic acid plays a significant role in the uptake and selectivity of nanoparticles in CD44-overexpressing breast carcinoma cells. Specifically, HA 800 kDa nanoparticles exhibited the highest uptake response, while HA 1400 kDa nanoparticles showed the lowest uptake. The interaction between nanoparticles and tumor cells is influenced by the rearrangement and conformation of the HA chain segment protruding from the nanoparticles.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Leyi Xue, Tewei Deng, Rui Guo, Lu Peng, Junjun Guo, Fang Tang, Jingxia Lin, Sufang Jiang, Huijuan Lu, Xusheng Liu, Lili Deng
Summary: Chronic wounds are a global health problem that is on the rise, affecting the physical and mental health of individuals and placing a heavy burden on healthcare providers. In this study, a composite hydrogel scaffold based on methacrylate gelatin and methacrylate hyaluronic acid was developed, along with mesoporous silica nanoparticles as sustained-release drug carriers for the treatment of chronic wounds. The hydrogel exhibited excellent antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, and induced the differentiation of macrophages. Animal experiments further demonstrated that the hydrogel significantly promoted wound healing in chronic wounds. Overall, the GelMA/HAMA/MSN@AE hydrogel shows great potential for the treatment of chronic wounds.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chengcheng Zhang, Hongyi Xie, Zhengyan Zhang, Bingjian Wen, Hua Cao, Yan Bai, Qishi Che, Jiao Guo, Zhengquan Su
Summary: The preparation of mesoporous silica nanocarriers (MSN) has a wide range of medical applications. Different types of MSNs have been developed for various applications, especially in tumor treatment and biomedical imaging. MSNs have shown promise in improving drug therapeutics, introducing new drug delivery strategies, and addressing the limitations of traditional drugs. It is important to both innovate MSNs and understand their biological distribution in order to further develop their potential clinical applications.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaojing Yang, Di-Feng Chen, Lin-Song Li, Xue-Jie Zhao, Mei-Xia Zhao
Summary: The study developed a nanodrug carrier for targeted drug delivery, which showed strong cytotoxicity towards colorectal cancer cells and targeted mitochondria, generating reactive oxygen species.
Article
Spectroscopy
Zhaleh Ghafary, Rahman Hallaj, Abdollah Salimi, Sudabeh Mafakheri
Summary: A novel, highly sensitive, simple and amplified fluorescence immunosensing strategy was designed for HBsAg detection using a sandwich type probe. The probe utilized MSN-Rh.B as a fluorescent mesoporous capsule and signal amplifier site, and Fe3O4 MNP as a probe collector site.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Renshuai Zhang, Xiaohua Zhao, Ang Jia, Chao Wang, Hongfei Jiang
Summary: Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural polysaccharide that has gained significant attention for its improved tumor targeting capacity, enzyme degradation capacity, and excellent biocompatibility. Its receptor, CD44, is overexpressed in various cancer cells and is closely related to tumor progress and metastasis. Therefore, researchers have designed HA-based drug delivery platforms for CD44-mediated tumor targeting. HA-based nanoprodrugs possess distinct advantages such as good bioavailability, long circulation time, and controlled drug release and retention ability, and have been extensively studied in the past years.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Etienne J. Slapak, Mouad el Mandili, Maarten F. Bijlsma, C. Arnold Spek
Summary: Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis and limited response to chemotherapy. The use of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) for targeted therapy in pancreatic cancer seems promising, although clinical translation is still lagging.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sushipra Vats, Fahad Khan, Deepak Prajapati, Anurag Pandey, Shivanjali Sharma, Amit Saxena
Summary: After primary and secondary techniques, there is still a significant amount of hydrocarbons left in the reservoir. The use of chemicals such as surfactants and polymers can help recover an additional one-third of this oil. Researchers are studying the potential applications of mixing surfactant and nanoparticles in petroleum industry. This study investigates the usage of synthesized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSN) with Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS) surfactant for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery through various experiments.
Article
Oncology
Etienne J. Slapak, Lily Kong, Mouad el Mandili, Rienk Nieuwland, Alexander Kros, Maarten F. Bijlsma, C. Arnold Spek
Summary: Systemic chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer is limited by toxicity-dependent dose restrictions, leading to premature termination of treatment. Targeted drug delivery using a protease-dependent system can reduce collateral toxicity and enhance efficacy by delivering chemotherapy drugs specifically to cancer cells without affecting healthy tissue. This study successfully demonstrated the feasibility of protease-mediated drug release in pancreatic cancer, highlighting the potential of this approach to improve treatment outcomes and reduce side effects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kamila Bohne Japiassu, Francois Fay, Alessandro Marengo, Younes Louaguenouni, Catherine Cailleau, Stephanie Denis, David Chapron, Nicolas Tsapis, Thais Leite Nascimento, Eliana Martins Lima, Elias Fattal
Summary: Alveolar macrophages are crucial in lung immune response and can be targeted for treating inflammatory and infectious pulmonary diseases. This study investigates the behavior of liposomal platforms with different coatings in a murine lung inflammation model. The results show that the liposomes with different coatings display distinct cell specificity, which is related to the balance between mucus penetration and receptor targeting.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Didem Sen Karaman, Aysenur Pamukcu, M. Baran Karakaplan, Ozden Kocaoglu, Jessica Rosenholm
Summary: Increased public awareness of infectious diseases due to COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance has highlighted the urgent need for new and more efficient methods to combat and overcome failures in diagnosis and therapy. A paradigm shift is necessary to prevent future pandemics, with nanomaterials showing great potential in diagnosing bacterial infections.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chih-Yu Lin, Chia-Min Yang, Mika Linden
Summary: Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) are potential drug carriers with high drug loading capacity and degradability under biologically relevant conditions. Dissolution studies of MCM-48 MSN in the presence of proteins show that protein concentration affects the kinetics of dissolution and leads to the formation of core-shell structured particles. The results suggest that MSN dissolution kinetics is faster under typical in vitro conditions compared to full serum conditions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Misun Kang, Jong-tak Lee, Jae Young Bae
Summary: Formaldehyde emitted from household products is harmful to human health. This study compares the formaldehyde adsorption characteristics of mesoporous and mesoporous hollow silicas synthesized with or without a calcination process. The mesoporous hollow silica synthesized without a calcination process has the best adsorption performance, followed by the mesoporous hollow silica synthesized with a calcination process and mesoporous silica. This research demonstrates the potential of mesoporous hollow silica as an effective support for harmful gas adsorption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ola El Samrout, Alberto Mezzetti, Gloria Berlier, Jean-Francois Lambert
Summary: The parameters for the formation of linear peptides and cyclic dimers (DKP) on different silica surfaces were studied, and the thermal treatments were found to control the formation. Characterization of the formed products was done using various spectroscopies and analysis techniques. The results showed that the presence of nearly-free silanols is crucial for the formation of linear peptides, while silanols involved in hydrogen bonding led to the cyclization of glycine to DKP. Liquid-phase deposition of glycine could also result in the formation of both DKP and linear polymers, depending on the loading and silica surface.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Federico Boschi, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Bladder cancer is a common disease with a significant impact on patients' quality of life. The impermeable urothelial barrier makes the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer challenging. Nanotechnology provides opportunities to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches by enabling the crossing of the urothelial barrier, active targeting, therapeutic agent delivery, and visualization using different imaging techniques. This article presents recent experimental applications of nanoparticle-based imaging techniques for the specific detection of bladder cancer cells, showing promising results in vivo and potential translation to clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Beatrice Foglia, Marc Beltra, Salvatore Sutti, Stefania Cannito
Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common primary liver cancer, ranking third in cancer-related mortality worldwide. Metabolic rewiring has emerged as a key factor in HCC progression, affecting cancer cell behavior and immune responses. This review focuses on recent studies exploring HCC's metabolic traits, specifically alterations in glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid metabolism. Additionally, it examines how metabolic reprogramming can impact the tumor microenvironment and immune cell populations, enabling tumor escape from immunosurveillance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angela Sandri, Aldo Tessari, Danilo Giannetti, Alberto Cetti, Maria M. Lleo, Federico Boschi
Summary: UV radiation has both sterilization effects and adverse health effects in humans. UV-A radiation has lower antimicrobial effect but lower health risk, and it can be used to sanitize environments with human presence in controlled exposure conditions. The study investigated safe exposure conditions for a UV-A lamp and efficient sanitization of the environment. Antibacterial activity was observed with longer exposure time and shorter distance from the source, and the modulation of factors like distance, exposure time, and irradiation angle can ensure effective antibacterial activity and human safety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Galvan, Enrica Cappellozza, Yann Pellequer, Anita Conti, Edoardo Dalla Pozza, Enrico Vigato, Manuela Malatesta, Laura Calderan
Summary: Skin is a major administration route for drugs and developing reliable skin models is crucial for preclinical studies. Currently, excised human skin is considered the gold standard for in vitro permeation studies. However, the limited life span of skin explants poses a problem. In this study, an innovative bioreactor was used to preserve the structural and functional integrity of explanted human skin for up to 72 hours, allowing for the simulation of inflammatory events observed in vivo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chiara Rita Inguscio, Elisa Dalla Pozza, Ilaria Dando, Federico Boschi, Gabriele Tabaracci, Osvaldo Angelini, Pietro Maria Picotti, Manuela Malatesta, Barbara Cisterna
Summary: Low doses of gaseous ozone (O-3) induce mild oxidative stress that activates the antioxidant cell response through the Nrf2 pathway, leading to beneficial effects without damaging the cells. Mitochondria, being sensitive to oxidative stress, are a target of O-3. This in vitro study demonstrates that low O-3 doses finely regulate mitochondrial features, with a concentration of 10 μg maintaining normal levels of Nrf2, promoting mitochondrial size and cristae extension, reducing ROS, and preventing cell death.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Federico Boschi
Summary: Ultrastructural analysis of muscular biopsy is usually performed on longitudinal sections of the fibers, but due to experimental limitations, oblique sections are sometimes obtained, which hinders accurate morphological information extraction. In this study, the researchers investigated the structural information that can be derived from oblique sections, and developed a MATLAB routine to visualize and analyze sarcomere sections in ultrastructural images. The study also proposed equations to calculate sarcomere parameters and highlighted the need for a small correction in the standard procedure to obtain the real sarcomere length in quasi-longitudinal sections. Overall, this research demonstrates the potential to extrapolate morphological information of sarcomeres from non-longitudinal sections, which has important diagnostic implications.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Santina Quarta, Andrea Cappon, Cristian Turato, Mariagrazia Ruvoletto, Stefania Cannito, Gianmarco Villano, Alessandra Biasiolo, Maristella Maggi, Francesca Protopapa, Loris Bertazza, Silvano Fasolato, Maurizio Parola, Patrizia Pontisso
Summary: This study investigates the ability of SerpinB3 to modulate the Wnt pathway in liver cancer and monocytic cells, finding that SerpinB3 activates the Wnt signaling pathway and increases cell survival and invasiveness through the upregulation of Wnt co-receptors and LRP family members.
Article
Cell Biology
Chiara Rita Inguscio, Barbara Cisterna, Maria Assunta Lacavalla, Franco Donati, Osvaldo Angelini, Gabriele Tabaracci, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an innovative and efficient therapeutic approach in regenerative medicine. In this study, the effects of ozone or procaine, or both, on platelets in PRP were investigated. The results show that ozone and procaine induce morpho-functional modifications in platelets, resulting in increased release of factors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HISTOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Beatrice Foglia, Cristian Turato, Stefania Cannito
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rujito S. R. Suharbiansah, Muhammad Fernadi Lukman, Chiara Nannuzzi, Anna Wach, Kinga Gora-Marek, Michael Liebau, Ana Palcic, Andreas Poeppl, Gloria Berlier, Silvia Bordiga, Roger Glaeser, Magdalena Jablonska
Summary: Two series of zeolite Y with different particle sizes (approximately 100 or 400 nm) were prepared using different synthesis gel compositions, ageing, and hydrothermal steps. Copper-containing zeolite Y samples were obtained through ion-exchange and characterized. The catalytic activity of these materials varied significantly due to the different copper species present.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angela Sandri, Giulia Maria Saitta, Laura Veschetti, Federico Boschi, Rebeca Passarelli Mantovani, Maria Carelli, Paola Melotti, Caterina Signoretto, Marzia Boaretti, Giovanni Malerba, Maria M. Lleo
Summary: Achromobacter spp. lung infection in cystic fibrosis is associated with inflammation, exacerbations, and decline in respiratory function. Clinical isolates with different pathogenic characteristics were evaluated in a mouse model, and it was found that virulent and cytotoxic isolates caused higher lung inflammation and mortality, especially in CFTR-knockout mice. The results suggest that the pathogenic characteristics of Achromobacter spp., such as virulence and cytotoxicity, may have clinically relevant effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ola El Samrout, Gloria Berlier, Jean-Francois Lambert, Gianmario Martra
Summary: The formation of peptides by condensation of amino acids is of great importance for the research on the origin of life and synthetic chemistry, but the efficiency and reaction mechanism are still poorly understood. In this study, the thermal condensation of gas-phase glycine in fluctuating silica environments was used as a model to investigate peptide formation in prebiotic environments. In-situ IR spectroscopy measurements revealed that a humidity fluctuating system with both temperature and water activity variations led to the formation of more peptides compared to a dehydrated system with only temperature fluctuations. A model was proposed where hydration steps resulted in the hydrolysis and redistribution of oligomers formed in dry conditions, leading to the formation of self-assembled aggregates with well-defined secondary structures. The resistance and growth of self-assembled structures were also investigated for an extended duration of Gly deposition using isotope labeling.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anastasia Yu. Molokova, Reza K. Abasabadi, Elisa Borfecchia, Olivier Mathon, Silvia Bordiga, Fei Wen, Gloria Berlier, Ton V. W. Janssens, Kirill A. Lomachenko
Summary: The application of Cu-CHA catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx by ammonia in exhaust systems of diesel vehicles requires low sulfur fuel due to the catalyst's sensitivity to high concentrations of SO2. In this study, X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy were used to analyze the interaction between Cu-CHA catalysts and SO2. It was found that SO2 reacts with the [Cu-2(II)(NH3)(4)O-2](2+) complex, resulting in the formation of Cu-I species and sulfated Cu-II complexes. The addition of oxygen re-oxidizes the Cu-I species, making them available for reaction with SO2.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panpan Zhang, Xu Wang, Yangyang Yang, Haifeng Yang, Chunsheng Lu, Mingru Su, Yu Zhou, Aichun Dou, Xiaowei Li, Xiaochuan Hou, Yunjian Liu
Summary: In this study, the influence of transition metal doping on the electronic and mechanical properties and electrochemical performance of 2HMoS2/NC was investigated using Cobalt (Co) as an example. Co doping was found to effectively improve the electronic conductivity and active site areas of 2H-MoS2/NC at different positions, optimizing the adsorption and diffusion capability of potassium ions. Furthermore, the study revealed the optimal roles of different types of nitrogen atoms in kinetic adsorption, diffusion, and interfacial stability of potassium ions. These findings provide guidance for the experimental design of high rate 2H-MoS2/NC electrode materials and the optimal design of other functional composite materials.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zeeshan Ajmal, Mahmood Ul Haq, Shahid Zaman, M. K. Al-Muhanna, Anuj Kumar, Mohammed M. Fadhali, Siwar Ben Hadj Hassine, Muhammas Qasim, K. F. Alshammari, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Abdul Qadeer, Adil Murtaza, Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi, Huaqiang Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel heterojunction structure (SrTiO3/CN-TAL10.0) for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). The incorporation of thiophenedicarboxaldehyde (TAL) through copolymerization significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride (CN) while maintaining its photostability performance. The optimized composition allows efficient isolation of photoinduced charge carriers and enhanced charge transport, resulting in a remarkable increase in overall photocatalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angela Arnosa-Prieto, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Manuel A. Gonzalez-Gomez, Pelayo Garcia-Acevedo, Lisandra de Castro-Alves, Yolanda Pineiro, Jose Rivas
Summary: Macrophages can exhibit different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment and the characteristics of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs). This study demonstrates that the concentration and morphology of MNPs can influence the polarization of macrophages. The findings have implications for therapeutics targeting tissue regeneration and tumor progression.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Fang, Cheng-Ye Zhu, Hao-Cheng Yang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study demonstrates the advantages of vacuum-assisted interfacial polymerization (VAIP) in fabricating polyimide nanofiltration membranes. By using vacuum filtration, aqueous solutions of PIP can be evenly distributed on different microfiltration substrates, leading to the fabrication of uniform and ultra-thin polyamide layers with excellent performance. The membranes exhibit high rejection rates and water permeance, as well as satisfactory long-term stability.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Xie, Cui Liu, Jie Zhang, Yan Li, Bin Li, Shilin Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the microstructure and rheological properties of W/W Pickering emulsions by crosslinking sodium alginate at the water-water interface, thereby enhancing the activity of encapsulated probiotics in simulated gastrointestinal digestion.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Ho Lee, Yige Sun, Patrick S. Grant
Summary: This research developed an effective approach to enhance the charging rates of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) by strategically incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) conductivity boosters into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) electrodes. Multi-layer architectures comprising CNT-rich and CNT-free LTO electrode layers were manufactured using a layer-by-layer spray coating method to promote charge transfer kinetics of high mass loading electrodes. The best performing multi-layer was paired with a spray-coated LiFePO4 (LFP) positive electrode, resulting in attractive power performance that outperformed conventional LTO || LFP combinations.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwei Liang, Shaobin Li, Fengbo Li, Li Zhang, Yufeng Jiang, Huiyuan Ma, Kun Cheng, Liang Qing
Summary: A molybdenum-regulated self-supporting electrode material with rich vacancy defects has been successfully synthesized and shows exceptional catalytic activities and stability for electrocatalytic overall water splitting. This study provides a new perspective for the design and synthesis of non-precious metal bifunctional electrocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Jennifer Schuster, Rainer Mueller, Eva Mueller, Werner Kunz
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the morphology of PMMA monopolymers and PMMA-PHEMA copolymers with the expected nature of surfactant-free microemulsions (SFMEs) before polymerization. It is found that previously mesostructured, surfactant-free mixtures can produce porous polymers of different morphologies, while unstructured, oil-rich regions lead to solid, transparent polymers without nanostructured morphologies. Additionally, a surfactant-based reference system shows similar phase behavior and polymer morphologies as the comparable surfactant-free system, indicating the importance of the hydrotropic behavior of HEMA in this system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng-Fen Pu, Wen-Zhi She, Rong Sheng Li, Qiu-Lin Wen, Bi-Chao Wu, Chun-Hua Li, Jian Ling, Qiue Cao
Summary: This study synthesized two framework-isomeric covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and discovered that the light scattering signal of COFs can be used for the analytical detection of lead ions. By controlling synthesis conditions and introducing regulators, the morphology of COFs could be controlled and framework-isomeric COFs could be precisely synthesized.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Weng, Ying Hong, Jingyu Deng, Sicheng Cao, Li-Juan Fan
Summary: This paper reports the preparation of dynamic color-changing fluorescent polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) by constructing a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) pair. The PNPs show excellent anti-counterfeiting effects and reproducibility. The study demonstrates a promising encryption strategy that can achieve multiple outputs with simple operation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Liu, Zijian Wang, Jianing Wang, Hanbin Liu, Zhijian Li
Summary: This study investigates the combination of multicolor switchable polyaniline (PANI) electrode and 1-methyl-4,4'-bipyridyl iodide (MBI), which demonstrates superior optical properties in visible and near-infrared light modulation, as well as excellent electrochemical performances. This combination can be used to develop novel electrochromic devices for applications in smart packaging, smart labels, and flexible smart windows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huying Yan, Yang Guo, Xingzhi Bai, Jiawei Qi, Haipeng Lu
Summary: By modifying Ti3C2Tx through heterogeneous interface engineering, optimized impedance matching is achieved, leading to enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kehu Zhang, Yang Zhou, Silvia Moreno, Simona Schwarz, Susanne Boye, Brigitte Voit, Dietmar Appelhans
Summary: This article presents an advanced crosslinking strategy to fabricate clustered polymersomes using host-guest interactions. By controlling the input of crosslinker and environmental conditions, reversible aggregation and disassembly of these polymersomes can be achieved. The size and structure of these clustered polymersomes can be regulated and visualized through a fluorescent enzymatic cascade reaction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Xu, Weixiong Huang, Ruiling Li, Li Li, Jinjin Ma, Jiaou Qi, Haiyan Ma, Min Ruan, Lilin Lu
Summary: In this study, a potassium doped palladium catalyst was developed for acetylene hydrogenation, showing excellent catalytic performance and durability. The doping of potassium effectively weakened the adsorption of ethylene, improved ethylene selectivity, and lowered the barriers of hydrogen activation and transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
