Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Bharath Raghavan, Florian K. Schackert, Andrea Levy, Sophia K. Johnson, Emiliano Ippoliti, Davide Mandelli, Jogvan Magnus Haugaard Olsen, Ursula Rothlisberger, Paolo Carloni
Summary: MiMiC is a flexible and scalable multiscale modeling framework that combines quantum mechanics (QM) and molecular mechanics (MM) codes. The paragraph introduces MiMiCPy, a user-friendly tool written in Python 3 that automates the preparation of MiMiC input files. It also highlights the modular structure of MiMiCPy, allowing for easy extensions to new program formats.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND MODELING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuzhuang Fu, Binju Wang, Zexing Cao
Summary: Detailed mechanisms for the chemical steps involved in the biodegradation of 2-oxoadipate (2OA) by HglS enzyme have been explored using MD simulations and QM/MM calculations. The study reveals the presence of two coordination modes of the Fe(IV)-oxo species, with the proximal mode responsible for C-H bond activation. Additionally, residues in the second coordination sphere play a crucial role in substrate binding and facilitate the ferryl-flip, leading to the proximal Fe(IV)-oxo conformation ideal for C-H bond activation.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ankita Tripathi, Kshatresh Dutta Dubey
Summary: This study demonstrates a method to enhance promiscuity, called allostery-driven promiscuity, using molecular dynamics simulations and hybrid QM/MM calculations. By studying the AEE enzyme, the authors show that a single site mutation can induce conformational changes in the capping loop, allowing recognition of different substrates for different functions.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuzhuang Fu, Fangfang Fan, Binju Wang, Zexing Cao
Summary: Enzymatic degradation of pesticides paraoxon (PON) and parathion (PIN) by phosphotriesterase (PTE) has been studied using QM/MM calculations and MD simulations. The results reveal that the hydrolysis reactions are driven by nucleophilic attack and the rate-limiting step is the two-step hydrolytic process.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingcheng Guan, You Lu, Kakali Sen, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Alec W. W. Desmoutier, Qing Hou, Xingfan Zhang, Andrew J. J. Logsdail, Gargi Dutta, Andrew M. M. Beale, Richard W. W. Strange, Chin Yong, Paul Sherwood, Hans M. M. Senn, C. Richard A. Catlow, Thomas W. W. Keal, Alexey A. A. Sokol
Summary: Vibrational spectroscopy is crucial for characterizing chemical systems, and recent theoretical developments in the ChemShell computational chemistry environment are reported to aid the interpretation of experimental infrared and Raman spectra. Computational vibrational intensities were calculated using a hybrid quantum mechanical and molecular mechanical approach, providing more realistic vibrational signatures for various materials and molecular systems. The efficient task-farming parallelism implemented in ChemShell on high-performance computing platforms enabled this work. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue on supercomputing simulations of advanced materials.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. P. Freitas, F. N. N. Pansini, A. J. C. Varandas
Summary: The electronic structure, IR spectra, and Raman spectra of (HCN)(n) clusters were investigated using DFT calculations accounting for solvent effects. Both linear and cyclic structures were optimized and it was found that linear structures are local minima with or without solvent effects. Calculations with solvent effects showed faster convergence and the predicted spectra agreed well with previous theoretical and experimental results, especially when considering the solvent effects. Estimates of the IR spectrum for liquid HCN and the gas-phase Raman spectrum were also provided.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Cui, Tanmoy Pal, Luke Xie
Summary: This article discusses the challenges and issues in QM/MM simulations, emphasizing the importance of these issues for applications in biomolecular systems. Despite its limited scope, the hope is to stimulate further developments in the field of QM/MM simulation methods.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Phujinn Honorio, Supawadee Sainimnuan, Supa Hannongbua, Patchreenart Saparpakorn
Summary: The research discovered that protoberberine alkaloids isolated from natural resources are potent inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and have the potential to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The key interactions of palmatine and berberine with AChE were identified as 7C-7C interactions with specific amino acids and H-bond interactions. In contrast, cyclanoline showed a different binding mode and preference for a deeper site within AChE.
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sijin Chen, Xiaoyan Ding, Chao Sun, Anthony Watts, Xiao He, Xin Zhao
Summary: The study investigated the dynamic coupling of Y185 with the bR photocycle through calculations and simulations, revealing its significant role in regulating thermal equilibrium, stabilizing H-bond networks, participating in orientation switch, and opening the channel gate. These findings provide a detailed molecular mechanism of the dynamic couplings of Y185 and the bR photocycle from a structural perspective, with potential applications to other microbial photoreceptors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rashmi Yadav, Subrata Munan, Vandana Kardam, Kshatresh Dutta Dubey, Animesh Samanta
Summary: Esterase enzymes play a crucial role in regulating the body's homeostasis and are involved in various important cellular processes. Developing efficient chemical probes to monitor esterase activity is essential. In this study, a unique fluorescent probe, PM-OAc, was developed to ratiometrically monitor mitochondrial esterase activity. The probe exhibited a wavelength shift with esterase enzyme in alkaline pH due to an intramolecular charge transfer process. Molecular dynamics simulation and QM/MM calculations were used to elucidate the substrate binding and catalytic mechanism of esterase. The probe showed potential for distinguishing live and dead cells based on esterase enzyme activity.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francisco Andres Peralta, J. Pablo Huidobro-Toro, Raul Mera-Adasme
Summary: QM/MM molecular dynamic simulations were used to study the allosteric modulator role of Zn(II) on P2X4R, revealing insights into the nature of Zn(II) modulation and the effects of mutations, potentially explaining elusive modulation mechanisms in other extracellular or membrane proteins.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raymond J. Abraham, M. Ashley Cooper, Matthew Reid
Summary: A combined molecular mechanics and ab initio model was utilized to predict C-13 NMR chemical shifts of common pyranose monosaccharides in D2O solution, showing good agreement with experimental results. The populations of conformers at C-6 of the monosaccharides were obtained, revealing similar ratios between alpha and beta anomers in all compounds studied. This study represents the first utilization of C-13 shifts to determine sugar conformations in solution, providing valuable insights into the structural preferences of different monosaccharides.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paul Kim, Jeroen Van Der Mynsbrugge, Hassan Aljama, Trevor M. Lardinois, Rajamani Gounder, Martin Head-Gordon, Alexis T. Bell
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption of NO on Pd/H-CHA and finds that NO adsorption is governed by Pd2+ and Pd+ sites at different temperatures. In addition, the IR spectroscopy results show that the feature at 1860 cm(-1) is attributed to weakly-bound NO on Pd2+ and strongly-bound NO on Pd+ is responsible for the feature at 1810 cm(-1).
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hasini S. Senanayake, Jeffery A. Greathouse, Anastasia G. Ilgen, Ward H. Thompson
Summary: Water in nano-scale confining environments plays a crucial role in various biological, material, and geological systems, leading to significant changes in its structure and dynamics. Vibrational spectroscopy has emerged as a powerful tool for studying these alterations, with a focus on understanding the connection between spectroscopic features and molecular-level details. Molecular dynamics simulations were used in this study to investigate the linear infrared and Raman spectra of isotopically dilute HOD in D2O confined in hydroxylated amorphous silica slit pores. The confinement effect primarily results in a blueshift in the frequency of OH groups donating a hydrogen bond to the silica surface, showcasing the weaker hydrogen-bond accepting properties of silica oxygens compared to water molecules.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Alexander A. Lashkov, Polina A. Eistrich-Geller, Valeriya R. Samygina, Sergey V. Rubinsky
Summary: The mechanisms and substrate specificity of uridine phosphorylases were studied, revealing that the orientation and concentration effects of amino acid residues of the enzyme lower the activation barrier and contribute to the reaction under physiological conditions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Monika Michalska, Mariusz Andrzejczuk, Agnieszka Krawczynska, Agata Roguska, Kostiantyn Nikiforow, Patrycja Zurek, Andrzej Sikora, Pavlina Peikertova
Summary: In this study, lithium titanium oxide (Li4Ti5O12) particles were surface-modified with 1-5% wt. of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) using a new low temperature method. Various analytical techniques were applied to characterize the materials, revealing that the crystal structure of LTO was not affected by MWCNT modification. The electrochemical analysis showed that the LTO powder modified with 1%wt. of MWCNT exhibited the best electrochemical performance, retaining over 98% of its specific capacity after 50 cycles of charge/discharge processes at a current rate of 1 C.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tomas Zimmermann, Filip Sebesta, Jaroslav Burda
Summary: This article highlights the importance of performing additional Legendre transformations in a constant pH environment for a correct thermodynamic description of reactions. The power of the new thermodynamic potential (ΔGA(0)) is demonstrated through three examples, showing its grand canonical character and pH dependency. The combination of this approach with QM/MM MD simulations also reveals interesting changes in energy values based on pH shifts.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ondrej Tichy, Jaroslav Burda
Summary: This study investigated the vertical absorption spectra of selected molecules using various methods and highlighted the importance of the exact exchange interaction. The results showed that TD-DFT with the omega B2GP-PLYP functional and the semiempirical OM2 approximation are accurate in estimating excited state lifetimes, which vary significantly among different molecules.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veronika Krbeckova, Zuzana Simonova, Petr Langer, Pavlina Peikertova, Katerina Mamulova Kutlakova, Barbora Thomasova, Daniela Placha
Summary: Pharmaceutical products are significant pollutants in the environment, and this study demonstrates the successful use of waste material for the preparation of nanogold-composite catalysts in paracetamol removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jonas Tokarsky, Jiri Scucka, Petr Martinec, Katerina Mamulova Kutlakova, Pavlina Peikertova, Pavel Lipina
Summary: Hydrophobic poly(alkyl siloxane) coatings (pure and containing nano-ZnO) were sprayed on sandstone and compared with uncoated samples. The coatings effectively prevented water penetration and minimized color changes. The color changes were correlated with meteorological conditions including relative air humidity, precipitation, and particulate matter concentration.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Monika Michalska, Jiri Pavlovsky, Pavlina Peikertova, Sylva Holesova, Krishnan Shanmugam Anuratha, Jeng-Yu Lin
Summary: A modified sol-gel method was used to synthesize a nanocrystalline composite as an efficient anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The composite exhibited a mesoporous/microporous microstructure and showed improved electrochemical performance, especially at high C rates.
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katerina Fatkova, Radim Cajzl, Jaroslav V. Burda
Summary: Electronic excited states in the series of polyene molecules were investigated using various computational methods. PBE, TPSS, and BLYP functionals showed the best performance in predicting transition energies, while the OM2/MNDO method performed well in terms of root-mean-square deviation. Lifetimes of the first two excited states were estimated using a stochastic approach.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Katerina Karaskova, Katerina Pacultova, Tereza Bilkova, Dagmar Fridrichova, Martin Kostejn, Pavlina Peikertova, Pawel Stelmachowski, Pavel Kukula, Lucie Obalova
Summary: Co4-iZniAlOx mixed oxides were prepared and modified with potassium for catalytic NO decomposition. The catalyst showed high activity and stability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Klegova, Katerina Pacultova, Tomas Kiska, Pavlina Peikertova, Anna Rokicinska, Piotr Kustrowski, Lucie Obalova
Summary: By investigating the interactions between Cs-Co3O4 and different washcoats, it was found that SiO2 and TiO2 washcoats had the largest surface areas, and SiO2 did not interact with the active phase. The catalytic activity was closely related to the surface Cs/Co molar ratio and the surface Co3+/Co2+ molar ratio.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ondrej Tichy, Marek Pederzoli, Jiri Pittner, Jaroslav Burda
Summary: In this study, a combination of semi-classical quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics molecular dynamics simulations and the Gromacs program is used to consider explicit water models. The time-dependent Schro''dinger equation is solved in each step of the trajectories using the TullATIN SMALL LETTER Y WITH ACUTEs fewest switches algorithm to determine the time-dependent probabilities of the three lowest electronic states. The results confirm the quick deactivation of nucleobases, with cytosine having a lifetime estimation of tau 1=0.82 ps. The lifetimes of other molecules, such as 5-azacytosine, 2,4-diamino-1,3,5-triazine (DT), and 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine (TT), are slightly above 10 ps for their S1 -> S0 de-excitation. The increasing number of exocyclic amino groups leads to longer lifetimes in the triazine family.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THEORY AND COMPUTATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lenka Matejova, Ivana Troppova, Zuzana Jankovska, Hana Sezimova, Jan Endres, Pavlina Peikertova, Monica Marcela Gomez Leon
Summary: The ecotoxicological effects of manufactured TiO2, cerium doped TiO2, and zirconium doped TiO2 were evaluated. TiO2 prepared using titanyl sulphate as a precursor showed toxicity to plant species, while TiO2 prepared using titanium (IV) isopropoxide was non-toxic. Cerium doped TiO2 with a low amount of cerium (<5.5 wt.%) was non-toxic and zirconium doped TiO2 stimulated plant growth. The presence of SO42- was identified as the chemical cause of TiO2 toxicity, and high cerium content in TiO2 led to the formation of toxic CeO2 nuclei.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michal Lesnak, Daniel Cvejn, Martin Petr, Pavlina Peikertova, Roman Gabor, Tibor Fordos, Pavel Czernek, Daniela Placha
Summary: A novel N-doped carbon material, named nano-mousse, was obtained by depositing medium-sized pyridine-based molecules on copper-based substrates. The resulting material is a system of interconnected multi-wall carbon nanospheres with substantial N-doping. The N-doped carbon nano-mousses exhibit metal-like properties in terms of optical conductivity and other optical properties, and their structure and chemical composition are highly dependent on the nature of the precursor and preparation conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jan Bednarek, Lenka Matejova, Zuzana Jankovska, Michal Vastyl, Barbora Sokolova, Pavlina Peikertova, Pavel Siler, Adam Verner, Jonas Tokarsky, Ivan Koutnik, Marek Svab, Martina Vrablova
Summary: Biochars prepared from agricultural biomass were tested as adsorbents for the removal of herbicide metazachlor from water. Banana waste-based biochar showed the best adsorption performance. Molecular modeling revealed the interaction between the biochar's polar functional groups and the herbicide.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pavlina Peikertova, Jonas Tokarsky, Lenka Kulhankova, Katerina Mamulova Kutlakova
Summary: Moroccan clay ghassoul was used to prepare an electrically conductive nanocomposite containing polypyrrole. The study showed that calcination led to the formation of few-layer graphene, with distribution of graphitic phases observed on the edge and surface of the tablet, as confirmed by Raman microspectroscopy analysis.
12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANOMATERIALS - RESEARCH & APPLICATION (NANOCON 2020)
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Julie Smijova, Pavlina Peikertova, Katerina Mamulova Kutlakova, Jonas Tokarsky
Summary: Zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticles were successfully prepared using hydrothermal and microwave synthesis methods, with their properties compared and evaluated for photocatalytic activity by decomposing Acid Orange 7.
12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANOMATERIALS - RESEARCH & APPLICATION (NANOCON 2020)
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)