Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mkhuseli Zenze, Aliscia Daniels, Moganavelli Singh
Summary: The formulation of nanoscale systems with well-defined sizes and shapes is important for various applications, including drug and gene delivery. Dendrimers have unique characteristics that make them suitable for modifying nanoparticles for biomedical purposes. They can incorporate multiple drugs or genes and can be easily modified for targeted delivery. In this review, the properties of dendrimers and their use as modifiers of inorganic nanoparticles for enhanced therapeutic delivery are discussed.
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Chemistry, Physical
Chenghao Xin, Zhelu Hu, Zhuoqun Fang, Mahima Chaudhary, Hengyang Xiang, Xiangzhen Xu, Lionel Aigouy, Zhuoying Chen
Summary: Solution-processed organic and organic-inorganic hybrid thermoelectric devices show strong potential in energy harvesting and smart textile integration, especially when utilizing the photothermal effect of colloidal plasmonic gold nanoparticles. The optimized hybrid photothermoelectric generators demonstrate significantly increased voltage and power output, offering bright prospects for the development of energy harvesting smart textiles.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Honge Wu, Guang Tao Fei, Jiangang Gao, Jianyong Huang, Li De Zhang
Summary: In this study, a single-phase phosphor with excellent luminescent properties and thermal stability was successfully prepared, which has the potential for application in warm-white lighting.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fatih Yanar, Dario Carugo, Xunli Zhang
Summary: Organic and inorganic nanoparticles have been extensively studied for their unique properties and potential applications in various fields. Recently, hybrid nanomaterials combining organic nanocompartments with inorganic nanoparticles have attracted attention for drug delivery and theranostic applications. These hybrid systems offer improved stability, bioavailability, and reduced toxicity, as well as synergistic interactions between organic and inorganic nanoparticles. Moreover, they serve as multifunctional agents for advanced bioimaging and targeted drug delivery, with great potential in clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhuofeng Li, Inna L. Soroka, Nadezda V. Tarakina, Maria Antonietta Sabatino, Emanuela Muscolino, Marta Walo, Mats Jonsson, Clelia Dispenza
Summary: In this study, inorganic-organic hybrid nanoparticles were synthesized via radiation synthesis in aqueous dispersions containing radiation-synthesized poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) nanogels. The experiments indicated strong interactions between the inorganic precursors (Ag+ and Ce3+) and the nanogel prior to irradiation. Characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed the formation of crystalline Ag and CeO2. Both techniques revealed that the inorganic nanoparticles were evenly distributed in/on the nanogel, and their size was controlled by the nanogel.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Carla Calabrese, Leonarda Francesca Liotta, Loraine Soumoy, Carmela Aprile, Francesco Giacalone, Michelangelo Gruttadauria
Summary: A simple one-pot procedure using catechol and KIO4 as oxidizing agent was developed for preparing a set of hybrid organic-inorganic multifunctional materials. The materials were characterized using various techniques and were found to be suitable for the development of new hybrid materials for multiple purposes.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Taiki Homma, Yoshiyuki Sato, Masaki Ota, Hiroshi Inomata
Summary: The PVT behavior of decanoic acid modified ceria nanoparticles was measured and correlated using the Tait equation. A comparison was made with organic molecules. The parameters of the Sanchez-Lacombe equation of state were also determined using the PVT data.
FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Chao-Yun Feng, Kang-Hong Wang, Shuangfei Li, Dong-Shen Liu, Zhen Yang
Summary: In this work, enzymatic methods using mushroom tyrosinase immobilized as enzyme-metal hybrid composites were developed for efficient removal of phenolic pollutants from industrial wastewaters. The immobilized enzymes showed superior dephenolization efficiency and reusability compared to other supports. The hybrid biocomposites demonstrated complete elimination of typical phenolic pollutants within a short time period and their operability and reusability were enhanced by entrapping or incorporating with magnetic nanoparticles. The magnetic biocatalyst exhibited high dephenolization efficiency after multiple cycles and continuous treatment for at least 24 hours.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hellen S. Santos, Rafal Sliz, Hoang Nguyen, Sumit Srivastava, Durgaprasad Ramteke, Tapio Fabritius, Ulla Lassi, Paivo Kinnunen
Summary: This study investigates the production of inorganic solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) from silicate minerals and characterizes the synthesized materials. The results show that hybrid structures of amorphous and crystalline silicates can form an ordered morphology, and the best samples demonstrate high ionic conductivity. The proposed approach may offer new research paths towards low-cost scalable production of SSEs.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanhui Feng, Xingjun Li, Shan Lu, Renfu Li, Zhongliang Gong, Xiaoying Shang, Yifan Pei, Wei Zheng, Datao Tu, Xueyuan Chen
Summary: Hybrid composites made of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have been successfully synthesized using a modulator-directed assembly strategy. The morphology of the composites, consisting of ZIF-8 and UCNPs, can be precisely controlled by adjusting the concentration of the modulator, ethylenediamine (EDA), resulting in different shapes such as rhombic dodecahedron, truncated rhombic dodecahedron, cube with truncated edges, cube, and interpenetration twins. The proposed strategy is applicable to various UCNPs with different sizes and shapes, providing new possibilities for the controllable synthesis of MOF/UCNP composites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanhui Feng, Xingjun Li, Shan Lu, Renfu Li, Zhongliang Gong, Xiaoying Shang, Yifan Pei, Wei Zheng, Datao Tu, Xueyuan Chen
Summary: The study proposes a modulator-directed assembly strategy to synthesize a series of ZIF-8@UCNP composites with tunable morphologies. The strategy allows for the precise control of the MOF/UCNP composite formation, expanding its potential applications.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wenguang Zhou, Qianqian Ye, Jinfeng Cao, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li
Summary: The introduction of HA/PEs has been shown to improve the water resistance and mechanical properties of MOC, forming an organic-inorganic hybrid network to avoid the adverse effects of uneven dispersion of nanoparticles. The softening coefficient of modified MOC-HAPEs1.2% increased by 206%, with enhanced water resistance and slightly improved mechanical properties.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chumei Ye, Lauren N. McHugh, Celia Chen, Sian E. Dutton, Thomas D. Bennett
Summary: Crystalline materials have been crucial for the development of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites (HOIPs), leading to interesting applications like solar cells and optoelectronic devices. Recently, the glassy state of HOIPs, which retains the basic building blocks of crystalline HOIPs but lacks long-range periodic order, has been discovered. The emerging family of glasses formed from HOIPs exhibit diverse properties complementary to their crystalline state. This mini review highlights the chemical diversity of 3D and 2D crystalline HOIPs and showcases the production of glasses from these materials, with a focus on achievements in melt-quenched glasses. Our perspective on the future of this new family of materials is also provided.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiwoo Yu, Aurelia C. Wang, Mingyue Zhang, Zhiqun Lin
Summary: Nanomaterials, especially inorganic nanoparticles/cellulose hybrid nanocomposites, show great potential in water purification technology by reducing costs, improving pollutant selectivity, and enhancing adsorption efficiency. The engineering design and applications in pollutant adsorption and other activities of such composites will bring more development opportunities for water treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guanpeng Lyu, Thomas J. F. Southern, Bethan L. Charles, Maxime Roger, Philippe Gerbier, Sebastien Clement, Rachel C. Evans
Summary: Covalent grafting improves dispersibility of AIEgens, reduces scattering losses, increases photoluminescence quantum yields, and enhances chemical stability. Ureasil acts as a photoactive host that efficiently transfers excitation energy to embedded AIEgens.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)