Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haitao Yin, Wei Wang, Yuxin Li, Hu Wen, Shuang Chen, Nanzhe Jiang
Summary: This study presents a template-free and solid-state-like crystallisation method for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, which can be scaled-up in production. Mechanical mixing of starting material components improves the dispersion of materials, leading to ZSM-5 zeolite with high crystallinity and size uniformity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wen Meng, Xu Zhang, Yang Zhang, Xianglu Zhang, Wending Zhu, Handa Huang, Xiaozhao Han, Yahua Liu, Chao Xu
Summary: The study developed eco-friendly and biodegradable PVA/SA membranes as alternative coatings for SRFs. The membranes were successfully fabricated with different PVA/SA weight ratios and crosslinked using glutaraldehyde and CaCl2 solution. The biodegradable membranes exhibited excellent hydrophilicity and degradation properties. The nitrogen release behavior of the PCU granules was accurately predicted using calculated values.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Riki Subagyo, Hellna Tehubijuluw, Wahyu Prasetyo Utomo, Hamdan Dwi Rizqi, Yuly Kusumawati, Hasliza Bahruji, Didik Prasetyoko
Summary: In this study, red mud wastes were converted into mesoporous zeolite and modified with titanium dioxide nanoparticles to achieve synergy adsorption and photodegradation of dyes in wastewater. The optimal photocatalytic activity was obtained with a 10% loading of TiO2 on the mesoporous zeolite. The sol-gel method was utilized to synthesize anatase TiO2 on the zeolite, preserving its mesoporosity and enhancing the adsorption performance.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Le Van Hai, Seung-Woo Cho, Gu-Joong Kwon, Da-Young Lee, Seo-Young Ma, Rajkumar Bandi, Jeong-Ki Kim, Song-Yi Han, Ramakrishna Dadigala, Seung-Hwan Lee
Summary: This study presents the fabrication of eco-friendly, UV-shielding transparent wood (TW) using waste lignin as a resource. Three different pretreatment methods were explored, and the average size of the lignin nanoparticles (LNs) was around 100 nm. By incorporating just 1% of LN, the TW composites effectively blocked all UV-C, UV-B, and UV-A radiation while maintaining adequate visible light transmittance. The NaOH delignification TW showed the highest transmittance, tensile strength, UV-shielding functionality, and comparable thermal stability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wenhao Wang, Longhui Guo, Xinyu He, Longbin Deng, Congzhen Qiao, Yajie Tian
Summary: A hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite supporting Ni catalyst was synthesized by acid hydrolysis of silicon source and using ethylenediamine complexed Ni as metal precursors. The catalyst showed highly dispersed Ni nanoparticles encapsulated in the hierarchical ZSM-5 structure, and exhibited high thermal stability and improved reactions under H-2 atmosphere. The hierarchical pores in the catalyst enhanced the product selectivity and cold flow properties of the upgraded oil.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shang Xiang, Xiuxiu Tang, Saeid Rajabzadeh, Pengfei Zhang, Zhenyu Cui, Hideto Matsuyama
Summary: In this study, PVDF/EVOH blend hollow fiber membranes were fabricated using thermally induced phase separation technology. The surface enrichment of EVOH during the fabrication process improved the hydrophilicity, tensile strength, and water permeability of the membranes. Compared to the pristine membrane, the EVOH blend membrane showed better antifouling properties.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Achlesh Daverey, Kasturi Dutta
Summary: The COVID-19 outbreak caused by the highly pathogenic novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has led to an increase in the use of soaps and alcohol-based hand sanitizers for hand hygiene. However, safety concerns are raised regarding the frequent use of these products. There is a need to consider the health and environmental impact of these products amid the pandemic and explore eco-friendly alternatives.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Adeel Zafar, Yang Liu, Scarlett Allende, Mohan V. Jacob
Summary: The present article describes a novel approach to the green and in-situ synthesis of graphene and silver nanoparticles nanocomposite using tea tree oil and silver nitrate vapours. The synthesis process occurs within seconds in microwave plasma at ambient conditions. The resulting nanocomposite exhibits strong interaction between Ag nanoparticles and graphene and demonstrates good electrochemical sensing capability for methyl paraben.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinjuan Zeng, Jiadong Lin, Weicheng Cai, Qiaorou Lu, Shuyi Fu, Jingjing Li, Xiqiang Yan, Xiufang Wen, Cailong Zhou, Min Zhang
Summary: The PA@PEI/PVDF membrane exhibited outstanding static and dynamic water stability, and was able to separate multiple oil-in-water emulsions with an average rejection rate exceeding 98.5% and a water flux up to 12203.6 L M-2.h(-1).bar(-1). The membrane showed excellent antifouling performance and recovery capability after four separation-washing cycles, indicating its great potential in practical treatment of emulsified oily wastewater.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mayank Kumar Malik, Tarun Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Jaspal Singh, Raj Kumar Singh, Karuna Saini
Summary: Starch extracted from underutilized mandua grains was derivatized to create moldable films with increased flexibility, showing great potential for developing biodegradable products.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Arun R. Arunothayan, Behzad Nematollahi, Ravi Ranade, Kamal H. Khayat, Jay G. Sanjayan
Summary: An eco-friendly 3DP-UHPFRC has been developed by replacing a high volume of cement component with fly ash and/or ground granulated blast furnace slag. These mixtures show significantly higher environmental sustainability while maintaining mechanical performance comparable to traditional 3DP-UHPFRC. A material efficiency index was proposed to compare the suitability of the eco-friendly mixtures, showing that mixtures with slag replacement have the highest index.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dechao Wang, Yongfeng Zhu, Jinlei Chen, Wenbin Li, Fenqiang Luo, Shuirong Li, Wei Xie, Jiangsheng Liu, Hongqiao Lan, Zhifeng Zheng
Summary: Catalytic fast pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass over ZSM-5 was studied, showing that ZSM-5 facilitated the production of aromatic hydrocarbons and olefins while decreasing total acid and various acid contents.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shin-Da Wu, Shan-hui Hsu, Bendix Ketelsen, Sophia C. Bittinger, Hendrik Schlicke, Horst Weller, Tobias Vossmeyer
Summary: Wearable flexible strain sensors with spatial resolution are developed using crosslinked gold nanoparticle (GNP) thin films as the active conductive layer and transparent biodegradable polyurethane (PU) films as the flexible substrate. These sensors can acquire and analyze complex actions for noninvasive personalized healthcare applications. The GNP-PU strain sensor exhibits low Young's modulus, high stretchability, good stability, durability, and degradability.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Fengjiu Yang, Shenghao Wang, Pengfei Dai, Luyang Chen, Atushi Wakamiya, Kazunari Matsuda
Summary: Perovskite solar cells show high efficiency but require better long-term stability, and recycling is essential for environmental protection and large-scale manufacturing.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Raagala Vijitha, Kasula Nagaraja, Marlia M. M. Hanafiah, Kummara Madhusudana Rao, Katta Venkateswarlu, Sivarama Krishna Lakkaboyana, Kummari S. V. Krishna Rao
Summary: Polyelectrolyte membranes (PEMs) have been successfully fabricated in this study for controlled drug release and removal of metal ions, with improved proton conductivity and reduced methanol permeability. Through the incorporation of phosphomolybdic acids (PMAs), PEMs exhibited excellent fuel cell characteristics.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuhui Chen, Yue Wu, Wenxiang Zhang, Shanshan Wang, Tong Yan, Songjie He, Bolun Yang, Heping Ma
Summary: The three-dimensional ultramicroporous porous organic framework TAM-POF showed excellent desulfurization performance in eliminating SO2 in flue gases and aromatic sulfides in liquid fuels, achieving record-high dynamic adsorption capacity and selectivities. The strong interaction between adsorbents and TAM-POF, as well as appropriate pore apertures, were identified as the main reasons for its outstanding performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panpan Zhang, Chi Zhang, Lei Wang, Junchao Dong, Dongxu Gai, Wenjian Wang, Thien S. Nguyen, Cafer T. Yavuz, Xiaoqin Zou, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: This study reports the facile fabrication of functional hybrid alkylamine-modified membranes for efficient CO2/N-2 separation. These membranes demonstrate outstanding CO2 permeability and high CO2/N-2 selectivity, surpassing other relevant membranes and showing great potential for carbon capture.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tong Xu, Panpan Zhang, Fengchao Cui, Jiantang Li, Liang Kan, Baobing Tang, Xiaoqin Zou, Yunling Liu, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: By utilizing a mixed-ligand strategy and adjusting the ligand length and substituents, three ultra-microporous Cd-MOFs (JLU-MOF87-89) with tunable pore sizes and volumes were successfully synthesized, demonstrating selective recognition of C2H2 over C2H4. Furthermore, the hybridization of JLU-MOF88 and JLU-MOF89 with a polyimide polymer (6FDA-ODA) in mixed-matrix membranes substantially enhanced C2H2 permeability and C2H2/C2H4 permselectivity, making them efficient and stable for actual ethyne separation.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jialu Li, Zeliang Cheng, Ziyang Wang, Junchao Dong, Haicheng Jiang, Wenjian Wang, Xiaoqin Zou, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: Gas separation efficiency of COF membranes can be greatly improved through precise functionalization. A pair-functionalized COF membrane of TP and IQD monomers is designed and synthesized, with high porosity and functionality offering significantly increased C2H2 permeability and selectivity. This demonstrates the high efficiency of the pair-functionality strategy for the synthesis of separation-led COFs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Grant Zane, Mark Silveria, Nancy Meyer, Tommi White, Rui Duan, Xiaoqin Zou, Michael Chapman
Summary: This study presents a high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy structure (2.2 angstrom) of AAV4, showing significant differences in variable regions I, III, IV, and V compared to AAV2, explaining its inability to bind with PKD2. Furthermore, differences between AAV4 and AAV5 in variable region VII are shown to be sufficient to exclude binding with PKD1.
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION D-STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoqin Zou, Jiaxin Cai, Jiaxi Xiao, Mingwei Zhang, Xuchao Jia, Lihong Dong, Kun Hu, Yang Yi, Ruifen Zhang, Fei Huang
Summary: Litchi polysaccharides, as macromolecular polymers, have various biological activities and different molecular weights. Two fractions, referred to as LP1 and LP2, were separated from litchi pulp using an ultrafiltration membrane. LP2 showed higher solubility, lower apparent viscosity, stronger immunomodulatory activity on macrophage secretion, and better proliferation of probiotics compared to LP1. These findings suggest that the ultrafiltration membrane can be used to obtain a highly-active polysaccharide fraction from litchi pulp for food or drug development.
Correction
Biology
Yongfeng Liu, Xianjin Xu, Junyuan Gao, Moawiah M. Naffaa, Hongwu Liang, Jingyi Shi, Hong Zhan Wang, Nien-Du Yang, Panpan Hou, Wenshan Zhao, Kelli McFarland White, Wenjuan Kong, Alex Dou, Amy Cui, Guohui Zhang, Ira S. Cohen, Xiaoqin Zou, Jianmin Cui
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Feng, Wei Yan, Zixi Kang, Xiaoqin Zou, Weidong Fan, Yujie Jiang, Lili Fan, Rongming Wang, Daofeng Sun
Summary: A novel agZIF-62/PIM-1 membrane was fabricated by optimized in-situ thermal treatment, which eliminated non-selective voids and increased free volume, leading to significantly enhanced permeability and selectivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeliang Cheng, Pinyue Zhang, Ziyang Wang, Haicheng Jiang, Wenjian Wang, Dandan Liu, Lina Wang, Guangshan Zhu, Xiaoqin Zou
Summary: A Cu(I) coordinated COF membrane is designed for C3H6/C3H8 separation, which exhibits high porosity and crystallinity. The COF MMMs blended with 6FDA-DAM polymer show selective and permeable separation of C3H6, with significantly improved performance compared to other reported COF MMMs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiulan Liu, Xiaoqin Zou, Yang Yi, Ying Sun, Hongxun Wang, Xueyu Jiang, Kaidi Peng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of noncovalent polyphenol binding on the physicochemical properties, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activities of lotus root polysaccharides (LRPs). The complexes LRP-FA and LRP-CHA were prepared by spontaneously binding ferulic acid (FA) and chlorogenic acid (CHA) to LRPs. The polyphenols enhanced the antioxidant capacity and macrophage-stimulating activity of LRPs depending on their binding amount.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xu Zhao, Ying Wang, Zhouxiao Zhai, Changfu Zhuang, Di Tian, Hailing Guo, Xiaoqin Zou, Terence Xiaoteng Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates the synthesis of a stable Pd/LaQS catalytic system using a highly stable La metal-organic framework as the support. The catalyst exhibits high selectivity and activity in the hydrogenation of furfural, with a one-step reaction at room temperature achieving >99% selectivity for tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. The superior catalytic performance is attributed to the electronic effect of the metal-support interaction, resulting in electron-rich Pd and enhanced Lewis-acid LaQS.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuting Zhang, Xiping Qin, Yufang Yang, Jinxiu Li, Xiaolian Li, Xiaoqin Zou, Zhenguang Huang, Songqing Huang
Summary: This study found that Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) can improve cisplatin-induced renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) and revealed its potential mechanism. The study demonstrated that EGb decreases renal fibroblast activation by inhibiting the HIF-1α/STAT3/IL-6 pathway in renal tubular epithelial cells, thereby alleviating cisplatin-induced kidney damage and fibrosis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Yang, Haicheng Jiang, Jialu Li, Jialing Zhang, Shu-Zhen Gao, Mei-Ling Lu, Xin-Yue Zhang, Wenbin Liang, Xiaoqin Zou, Ruo Yuan, Dong-Rong Xiao
Summary: In this study, a highly stable metal-covalent organic framework Ru-MCOF was synthesized and used as a novel ECL probe to construct an ultrasensitive ECL sensor for the first time. The Ru-MCOF exhibited excellent ECL emission, high efficiency, and outstanding chemical stability, enabling the ultrasensitive detection of microRNA-155.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Zhao, Lu Sun, Zhouxiao Zhai, Di Tian, Ying Wang, Xiaoqin Zou, Chungang Min, Changfu Zhuang
Summary: A stable rare-earth metal-organic framework (La-2(QS)(3)(DMF)(3)) was synthesized and used as a catalyst for the catalytic hydrogen transfer (CHT) of furfural (FF) to furfuryl alcohol (FOL). The catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance and cycling stability, and the in situ activation mechanism was confirmed by experiments and calculations.
Meeting Abstract
Biophysics
Guohui Zhang, Xianjin Xu, ZhiGuang Jia, Yanyan Geng, Hongwu Liang, Jingyi Shi, Martina Marras, Carlota Abella, Karl L. Magleby, Jonathan R. Silva, Jianhan Chen, Xiaoqin Zou, Jianmin Cui
BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Yawen Li, Fuwen Zhao, Yuze Lin
Summary: High trap density in organic solar cells leads to localized charge carriers and reduced carrier lifetime, limiting device efficiency. This feature article summarizes the recent advances of trap suppression by material design and device engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Monfort, Arshitha Madhusudhan, Martin Motola
Summary: This article presents the advantages of coupling photocatalysis and Fenton-based processes for environmental remediation and discusses their synergy. It critically examines the simultaneous triggering of these two processes and provides insights into research approaches. The study aims to enhance understanding of this complex process and highlight the potential integration of new catalysts in current wastewater treatment technology.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manideepa Dhar, Chittaranjan Mishra, Avijit Das, Uttam Manna
Summary: An approach of 'polymerization of monomers in its aggregated form' has been introduced to tailor the water wettability of fibrous and porous substrates, achieving hydrophobicity to superhydrophobicity transition, as well as patterned wettability. This facile chemical method provides a durable coating with adjustable and patterned wettability for various potential applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saswat Ranjan Bhoi, Chhanda Debnath, Shikha Gandhi
Summary: In this article, a novel catalytic reaction using Pd(0) and Bronsted acid is reported for the synthesis of biologically important imidazolidinone-fused N-heterocycles through redox-neutral intramolecular N-allylation of indoles and pyrroles with alkynes. This atom-economical method is applicable to a wide range of substrates and eliminates the need for leaving groups or oxidizing agents commonly used in traditional allylation reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longkun Chen, Mingshuai Zhang, Meichen Liu, Zhuoyuan Liu, Yuetong Qiu, Zhilai Zhang, Fuchao Yu, Jiuzhong Huang
Summary: In this study, an efficient Rh(III)-catalyzed selective mono- and dual-C-H bond functionalization/cyclization with iodonium ylide as the sole coupling partner was demonstrated. Fused benzodiazepine skeletons were obtained in excellent yields, providing an improved approach to dual C-H unsymmetrical functionalization.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Kennett, Sven Epple, Gabriella van der Valk, Irene Georgiou, Evelyne Gout, Romain R. Vives, Angela J. Russell
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of sulfated disaccharide inhibitors based on IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S), which showed potent inhibition of Sulf-2. The results suggest that IdoA(2S)-GlcNS(6S) is the shortest fragment size required for effective inhibition of Sulfs, and a trisulfated disaccharide is identified as the minimal fragment size of heparan sulfate for effective endosulfatase inhibition.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mauro Garbini, Andrea Brunetti, Riccardo Pedrazzani, Magda Monari, Massimo Marcaccio, Giulio Bertuzzi, Marco Bandini
Summary: The self-adaptability of galvanostatic electrolysis was found to be helpful in a multistage chemo- and diastereoselective electrochemically promoted cyclodimerization of chalcones. Through a series of reductive events, densely functionalized cyclopentanes with five contiguous stereocenters were obtained (25 examples, yields up to 95%, dr values up to >20:1). Further experimental and electrochemical investigations indicated the crucial role of dynamic kinetic resolution of the aldol intermediate in the reaction mechanism.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dhananjay S. Nipate, Neha Meena, Prakash N. Swami, Krishnan Rangan, Anil Kumar
Summary: In this study, the synthesis of functionalized benzo[a]phenazines and indazolo[2,3-a]quinolines was achieved through Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative annulation of 2-arylquinoxalines and 2-aryl-2H-indazoles with allyl alcohols. The method showed a wide substrate scope, excellent functional group tolerance, good to high yields of annulated products, and the capability for scaled-up synthesis. A tentative mechanism of the annulation reaction was proposed based on a preliminary mechanistic investigation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Zhang, Abudukadi Tudi, Xia Yang, Xuping Wang, Zhihua Yang, Shujuan Han, Shilie Pan
Summary: A new lead tellurium borate material with a unique fundamental building block [B4O10] was synthesized and found to exhibit high birefringence. The structure-property relationship was discussed using first-principles calculations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amresh Kumar Singh, Baishali Thakurta, Anupam Giri, Monalisa Pal
Summary: This study introduces three key concepts for the quick synthesis of large-scale high-quality 2D materials films and their utilization in device fabrication.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reina Hagiwara, Shun Nishimura, Kosuke Okeyoshi
Summary: A copolymer-conjugated nanocatalytic system has been developed to improve electron transfer and enhance photoinduced H2 generation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
