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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Boetje, Xiaohong Lan, Jur van Dijken, Gerbrich Kaastra, Michael Polhuis, Katja Loos
Summary: In this study, biobased films were synthesized using different cross-linkers for starch, showing the potential for tuning the mechanical and thermal properties of the films. These films may have applications in packaging due to their increased flexibility.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jia He, Xiuqing Shen, Huateng Li, Ying Yao, Jia Guo, Changchun Wang
Summary: In this study, a new kind of ultrasensitive humidity-responsive photonic crystal film was fabricated through emulsion polymerization and the open mill and bending-induced ordering technique. The film can sense relative humidity, undergoes swelling in high humidity and shrinking in low humidity, resulting in a distinct color change. The film's sensitivity and response rate are influenced by its thickness. It also responds to dynamic humidity flow, expanding its potential applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Faisal Alresheedi
Summary: Resistive random-access memories are attractive for next-generation non-volatile memories due to their simple structure, fast response, and low power consumption. This study fabricated one-dimensional TiO2 nanorods and evaluated their resistive switching characteristics. The nanocomposite device with embedded SnO2 nanoparticles exhibited superior switching performance and additional features of multilevel data storage.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Guanglu Lei, Zishuo Li, Guocai Lu, Jinyuan Hu, Haochuan Shang, Xiaolei Zhang, Xianghong Liu, Jun Zhang, Xiangxin Guo
Summary: Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) thin films, especially tungsten oxide (WO3) thin films, have shown great potential as sensing layers for gas sensor devices. This study focuses on the deposition and annealing process of WO3 thin films on interdigital electrodes, and explores the impact of oxygen vacancies on sensor properties. The results indicate that the WO3 sensor annealed at 500 degrees C exhibits the best performance in detecting triethylamine (TEA), which is attributed to the enhanced adsorption of oxidative oxygen species due to the presence of abundant oxygen vacancies.
JOURNAL OF MATERIOMICS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Qianqian Chen, Meng Zhou, Jun Yuan, Jiaqian Cai, Hongxia Xie, Mengxiang Zhu, Libing Cai, Peng Wei, Chunyu Chang
Summary: In this study, a vacuum-assisted filtration method was used to prepare high-strength and recyclable hydroplastic cellulose nanofiber films. Hydrophobic cellulose nanofibers were obtained by esterification of natural cellulose and dissolved in a recyclable deep eutectic solvent to form films. The films exhibited high tensile strength and could be programmed into various shapes. They could also be reversibly engineered by kirigami, origami, and embossing. The waste films could be recycled.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Caitao Li, Tengfei Qiu, Guofu Zhou, Michael Giersig, Xin Wang, Eser Metin Akinoglu
Summary: Plasma-treated polystyrene particles (PSP) are essential for creating two-dimensional nanostructure arrays. Oxygen plasma etching shrinks PS particles and is commonly used in research and applications, but its effect is not well understood. We discovered that oxygen plasma forms an ultra-thin cross-linking layer on the surface of PSPs, increasing their resistance to solvents.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
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Agricultural Engineering
Chaozheng Liu, Guoqiang Zhou, Zhenglin Li, Mei-Chun Li, Xinyue Liu, Meen Sung Koo, Qinglin Wu, Changtong Mei
Summary: In this study, lignin-containing cellulose nanomaterials (LCNMs) were utilized to enhance the rheological properties of viscoelastic fracturing fluids (VFFs). The LCNMs showed good rheological properties and gel-like viscoelasticity, and their presence significantly improved the performance of GG-VFFs through hydrogen bonding formed with GG, effectively suspending rigid proppants.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianqing Tang, Jinghuang Chen, Mengqian Zhang, Jian Sun, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A facile hydrothermal method was developed to prepare FeWO4 nanomaterials with intrinsic peroxidase-like activity, and the catalytic activity was significantly enhanced by adjusting the size and oxygen vacancy content. A colorimetric assay based on FeWO4 was constructed to detect PPi and ALP activity. The proposed method successfully evaluated ALP activity in real serum samples and screened for potential ALP inhibitors.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Zishuo Li, Xianghong Liu, Miao Zhou, Shoulong Zhang, Shize Cao, Guanglu Lei, Chengming Lou, Jun Zhang
Summary: This study presents a high-performance gas sensor based on plasma-etched zinc oxide thin films, with a thickness of 20 nm deposited on SiO2 wafers by ALD. The zinc oxide sensor exhibits n-type conductivity and sensitivity to triethylamine, with the sensor response affected by annealing temperature. Ar plasma treatment results in improved sensor performance by generating oxygen vacancies.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Adorjan Cristea, Marius Pustan, Corina Birleanu, Cristian Dudescu, Calin Gabriel Floare, Andreea-Melisa Tripon, Horia Leonard Banciu
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize PHB using Halomonas elongata and evaluate the mechanical properties of the generated PHB films. The research confirmed the feasibility of producing PHB using this bacteria under high salinity and nonsterile conditions. PHB films made from polyesters synthesized by H. elongata showed superior mechanical properties compared to commercially available PHB films, demonstrating the potential for eco-friendly packaging products.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Materials Science, Composites
Chuanhui Xu, Wenchao Wu, Zhongjie Zheng, Jiada Nie, Yukun Chen
Summary: A high-performance flexible conductive material was developed using cheap CMCS and XSBR, with added ZnO to create a Zn2+-COBS network for improved conductivity. The material exhibited superior tensile strength and adjustable volume resistance, showing better conductivity performance at higher water content, making it suitable for humidity detectors or solvent environments.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sunhui Chen, Qiujun Qiu, Dongdong Wang, Dejun She, Bo Yin, Guolong Gu, Meihong Chai, Dong Nyoung Heo, Huining He, Jianxin Wang
Summary: A dual-sensitive hydrogel drug delivery system loaded with BCNU and TMZ was developed to inhibit glioma recurrence after resection. The system effectively inhibited tumor recurrence and provided new ideas and strategies for postoperative glioma recurrence inhibition.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jarkko Etula, Niklas Wester, Touko Liljestrom, Sami Sainio, Tommi Palomaki, Kai Arstila, Timo Sajavaara, Jari Koskinen, Miguel A. Caro, Tomi Laurila
Summary: The experimental investigation enhanced by computational analyses reveals the significant impact of nitrogen doping on the structure and electrochemical performance of carbon films, including disruption of the C-C structure, increased surface roughness, and enhanced conductivity. These changes are associated with the increase in hydrogen and oxygen content in the films due to nitrogen doping.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ane Larrea, Manuel Arruebo, Christophe A. Serra, Victor Sebastian
Summary: This article reports a facile and robust microfluidic method for producing nanoparticle-in-microparticle systems as a delivery vector for oral administration of active pharmaceutical ingredients. This method allows precise control over the particle structure and size, and provides protection for the drugs to be released stably in the stomach.
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Chemistry, Physical
M. G. Kucherenko, S. A. Penkov
Summary: The Magneto-sensitive delayed photoluminescence (DPL) of deaerated MEH-PPV films was studied in the presence of an external magnetic field. It was found that the sign of the magnetic field effect on DPL could be inverted by varying the molecular oxygen concentration in the films. A mathematical model based on the superposition of exciton-initiated reactions was proposed to explain the sign-inversion effect. Theoretical calculations of the magnetic field effects on DPL confirmed the sign-inversion effect and determined the critical molecular oxygen concentration when the magnetic field effect on DPL disappears.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Alena Yarysheva, Ekaterina Rukhlya, Tatyana Grokhovskaya, Alla Dolgova, Olga V. Arzhakova
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
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Polymer Science
O. Arzhakova, A. Yu Kopnov, A. Nazarov, A. A. Dolgova, A. L. Volynskii
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Polymer Science
Alena Yarysheva, Dmitry Strel'tsov, Sergey Malakhov, Olga Arzhakova, Larisa Yarysheva, Alexandr Volynskii
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Caroline Kelly, Dilidaer Yusufu, Irina Okkelman, Swagata Banerjee, Joe P. Kerry, Andrew Mills, Dmitri B. Papkovsky
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)
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Chemistry, Analytical
C. A. Kelly, E. Santovito, M. Cruz-Romero, J. P. Kerry, D. P. Papkovsky
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Rajannya Sen, Liisa M. Hirvonen, Alexander Zhdanov, Peter Svihra, Stefan Andersson-Engels, Andrei Nomerotski, Dmitri Papkovsky
BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS
(2020)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Rajannya Sen, Alexander Zhdanov, Liisa M. Hirvonen, Peter Svihra, Stefan Andersson-Engels, Andrei Nomerotski, Dmitri B. Papkovsky
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elisa Santovito, Sophia Elisseeva, Conor Smyth, Malco Cruz-Romero, Joseph P. Kerry, Geraldine Duffy, Dmitri B. Papkovsky
Summary: The study developed an oxygen sensor-based method for testing total aerobic viable counts (TVC) in raw meat samples and cattle carcass swabs, which is rapid, simple, affordable, and provides good sensitivity and analytical performance. The new method demonstrates good correlation with the ISO methods, allowing for improved microbial quality and safety of meat products and processes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Elisa Santovito, Sophia Elisseeva, Malco C. Cruz-Romero, Geraldine Duffy, Joseph P. Kerry, Dmitri B. Papkovsky
Summary: The study discusses the use of vacuum packaging to maintain meat quality and the monitoring of oxygen concentration in packages using a simple sensor system. By placing O-2 sensor inserts on top of beef cuts and vacuum-packing them, oxygen levels can be measured quickly and accurately.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
O. Arzhakova, S. M. Kovalenko, A. Yu Kopnov, A. Nazarov, T. Yu Kopnova, N. A. Shpolvind, P. M. Tyubaeva, T. A. Cherdyntseva, A. Yu Yarysheva, A. A. Dolgova, A. L. Volynskii
Summary: Organic-inorganic nanocomposite materials based on high-density polyethylene and ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene have been prepared by reducing silver ions to silver and embedding them within the matrix, showing high antibacterial activity.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olga V. Arzhakova, Andrei I. Nazarov, Arina R. Solovei, Alla A. Dolgova, Aleksandr Yu. Kopnov, Denis K. Chaplygin, Polina M. Tyubaeva, Alena Yu. Yarysheva
Summary: The study developed a facile and sustainable strategy for preparing porous nanostructured materials based on ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) via environmental intercrystallite crazing, which exhibit high permeability and excellent mechanical properties.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Chiara Zanetti, Rafael Di Lazaro Gaspar, Alexander V. Zhdanov, Nuala M. Maguire, Susan A. Joyce, Stuart G. Collins, Anita R. Maguire, Dmitri B. Papkovsky
Summary: This study describes a new family of heterosubstituted phosphorescent bioprobes based on the Pt(II)-tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin (PtPFPP) dye. The probes are produced by simple click modification and show good cell-penetrating ability and high reaction yields. Spectral characterization and cell-penetrating ability were evaluated using fluorescence reader and PLIM imaging detection. No significant cytotoxicity was observed for all of the probes under the experimental conditions used.
BIOCONJUGATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
O. V. Arzhakova, A. Yu. Kopnov, D. K. Chaplygin, A. Yu. Yarysheva, A. A. Dolgova
Summary: In this study, organo-inorganic nanocomposite materials based on high-density polyethylene and inorganic ecologically safe flame-retardant aluminum hydroxide were prepared. The strategy of crazing of polymers was used to modify the polymer matrix, and aluminum salt was efficiently introduced as a precursor into the mesoporous structure. The in situ hydrolysis of the aluminum salt in the confined space of mesopores resulted in the formation of uniformly distributed aluminum hydroxide nanoparticles. The obtained HDPE-based nanocomposite materials showed low flammability and high mechanical characteristics.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Polymer Science
O. V. Arzhakova, A. A. Dolgova, A. Yu. Yarysheva, A. A. Zezin
Summary: The study investigates the self-confined synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) within PET-based mesoporous host matrixes through X-ray radiolysis. Ag+ ions are reduced to Ag-0 within mesopores under X-ray irradiation, with solvated electrons, alcohol radicals, and acetaldehyde acting as effective reducing agents.
The X-ray absorption dose rate for silver nitrate solutions is nearly three times higher than that of pure PET, enabling a selective synthesis of AgNPs within mesopores while maintaining a sterilization level for the PET matrix. Mesoporous matrixes provide confined conditions for the synthesis of AgNPs and serve as a stabilizing medium without the need for capping agents.
EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Sophia Elisseeva, Caroline Kelly, Malco Cruz-Romero, Alexander Zhdanov, Joe P. Kerry, Dmitri B. Papkovsky
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)