Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yipeng Qin, Yuhan Huang, Min Li, Bo Ren, Pan Wang, Qidi Zhong, Chunyan Liu
Summary: Novel thermal nanoparticles were developed with Ag nanoparticles as the core, mesoporous silica nanoparticles as the layer, and thermally responsive polymers as the shell, which can be used as a photothermal-responsive switch for drug release and greatly increase the drug loading of the carrier. The nanoparticles possess uniform diameter, high specific surface area, and responsive to temperature, and have a significant regulatory effect on drug release.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qiu Jin, Mingchong Dai, Xuepeng Zhan, Shuguang Wang, Zuoli He
Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress of carbon nanotube (CNT)- and graphene-based techniques for hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) detection. These techniques, characterized by high electrical conductivity, large surface area, and good adsorption properties, have shown promising results. The review also discusses advanced spectroscopic sensing techniques combined with CNTs and graphene for preconcentration of Cr(VI), as well as practical strategies and remaining challenges in Cr(VI) detection.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed H. Mostafa, E. S. Ali, Mohamed S. A. Darwish
Summary: Polyaniline/carbon nanotube nanocomposites with outstanding physical properties can be prepared by various methods. They can be used as electrode materials for sensors and have wide applications in biosensors, gas sensors, metal ion sensors, etc.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jihua Zhang, Xiaoyan Liu, Hao Wang, Huadong Feng, Weitao Zao
Summary: Sensor technology plays a crucial role in monitoring organic contaminations in water for current industries. Highly sensitive carbon nanotube (CNT) based silicone rubber composites (CNTRs) were used as sensing materials, with the addition of hybrid carbon blacks (CBs) to prepare CNT/CB composites for better conductivity and stability. The composites showed improved sensing capacities and stable responses, especially when in contact with toluene and water, leading to the design of a sensing application for toluene suspensions on water.
Review
Polymer Science
Vineet Kumar, Md Najib Alam, Amutheesan Manikkavel, Minseok Song, Dong-Joo Lee, Sang-Shin Park
Summary: This review paper discusses the importance of nanofillers in improving the properties of silicone rubber composites, exploring how nanofillers enhance the performance of rubber composites, and discussing the properties of different carbon nanofillers and their impact on the composites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
R. Ridhi, Neeru, Seema Gautam, G. S. S. Saini, S. K. Tripathi, J. S. Rawat, Pika Jha
Summary: The study focuses on analysing the effect of central metal atom on the interaction behavior between single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and metal phthalocyanines (MPcs) with ammonia gas. Three different metal phthalocyanines were tested for their variations in resistance with exposure to ammonia gas. The results showed that the addition of metal phthalocyanines increased the surfaceinterface interaction of SWCNT with ammonia gas, with SWCNT-TiOPc exhibiting the maximum interaction.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Ting Chong, Xizu Wang, Shuai Cao, Fangsen Cui, Qiang Zhu, Jianwei Xu, Fuke Wang
Summary: The use of DLP printing technology with blading function allows for the fabrication of 3D anisotropic pressure and strain sensors by achieving nanoalignment of CNTs in each layer and facilitating good electrical communication between adjacent microlayers. The constructed 3D sensor displays high tensile and pressure responses, and the ability to detect pressure changes in all directions. The work offers a new way to create 3D anisotropic pressure/strain sensors for advanced flexible and stretchable sensing applications.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lei Liu, Di Cui, Shuran Zhang, Wei Xie, Chan Yao, Na Xu, Yanhong Xu
Summary: The preparation of high-performance electrode materials for supercapacitors is currently in high demand. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), as a new type of organic porous material with ordered pore structure, high specific surface area, and designability, show great potential as electrode materials. However, the poor conductivity of COFs limits their application in supercapacitors. In this study, a highly crystalline triazine-based covalent organic framework, DHTA-COF, was in-situ grown on a modified α-Al2O3 substrate to obtain Al2O3@DHTA-COF composites. Some of the composites maintained crystallinity, stability, and a vesicular structure. Compared to the precursors α-Al2O3 and DHTA-COF, the 50%Al2O3@DHTA-COF composite exhibited superior electrochemical properties as electrode materials for supercapacitors, with specific capacitance values 6.2 and 9.6 times higher than DHTA-COF and α-Al2O3-CHO, respectively. Additionally, the 50%Al2O3@DHTA-COF electrode material showed long-term cycling stability even after 6000 charge-discharge cycles. This study provides a reference for the development of COF-based composite materials for energy storage.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Daeik Jang, Jae-Eun Park, Young-Keun Kim
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive study on the magneto-sensing properties of a conductive polymeric composite incorporating carbon nanotube (CNT) and carbonyl iron powder (CIP), aiming to evaluate its potential as a magneto-sensor. Experimental results show that the CNT contents within the percolation threshold range exhibit optimal values for sensor applications, achieving high sensitivity and fast response time. Thus, the CNT-CIP composite is confirmed to have a high potential for implementing as magneto-sensors.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Glen R. Jones, Hyun Suk Wang, Kostas Parkatzidis, Richard Whitfield, Nghia P. Truong, Athina Anastasaki
Summary: Controlled polymerization methods allow for the precise design and preparation of polymeric materials. Recent work has shown that these methods also enable depolymerization of polymers under mild conditions. This perspective focuses on depolymerization from polymers synthesized by controlled polymerizations, such as radical, ionic, and metathesis polymerizations, and explores concepts to enhance depolymerization.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Fazi, Carla Andreani, Cadia D'Ottavi, Leonardo Duranti, Pietro Morales, Enrico Preziosi, Anna Prioriello, Giovanni Romanelli, Valerio Scacco, Roberto Senesi, Silvia Licoccia
Summary: The increasing interest in stretchable conductive composite materials has led to a demand for scalable fabrication techniques and tailored geometries. Combining carbon nanotubes with polymer films allows for the creation of low-cost, conductive, elastic, moldable, and patternable materials. The interface properties between the carbon nanotubes and different polymer substrates play a significant role in the mechanical and electrical performance of the composites.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Mohammad Shak Sadi, Egle Kumpikaite
Summary: Highly conductive polypyrrole (PPy)/single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)/polydopamine (PDA)/cotton composite fabrics were developed for wearable sensing and joule heating applications. The presence of PPy significantly improved the electrical conductance of the SWCNT/PDA/cotton fabric and exhibited a superior conductivity of 8 Ω/sq. The fabrication of PPy/SWCNT/PDA/cotton composite fabric offers a facile but effective approach to develop durable electronic textiles for wearable applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seokwon Joo, Chae-Eun Lee, Jeongmin Kang, Soonmin Seo, Yoon-Kyu Song, Ju-Hyung Kim
Summary: A intaglio contact printing method based on CNT/paraffin composite is proposed in this study, which enables highly precise CNT network patterns on various substrates. The method shows high resolution patterning, durability against structural deformations, and rapid repair of fatigue-induced damage.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liyuan Zhang, Linlin Zhu, Yongchun Chen
Summary: Using sulfonated carbon nanotubes as solid surfactant, carbon nanotubes/polystyrene nanocomposites were fabricated via Pickering emulsion polymerization. The functionalized carbon nanotubes acted as an effective surfactant for styrene-in-water emulsion and as an efficient nanofiller in the production of polystyrene, significantly improving its thermal stability at low loading levels.
FULLERENES NANOTUBES AND CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Blahnik, Sebastian Krickl, Klaus Schmid, Eva Mueller, John Lupton, Werner Kunz
Summary: This article presents a free-radical polymerization method in a mesostructured system without surfactants or other auxiliary agents. The aim is to study the impact of surfactant-free mesostructuring on polymerization kinetics and derived polymers.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiangtao Xu, Jing Yang, Shouxiang Jiang, Songmin Shang
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different heating rates during sulfurization of CZTS thin films on their morphological, structural, and electrical properties. It was found that a heating rate of 20°C/min resulted in a nearly single-phase kesterite CZTS with low disorder degree, while other heating rates produced more secondary phases. The study also examined the influence of heating rate on the decomposition process during sulfurization.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jiangtao Xu, Songmin Shang, Wei Gao, Ping Zeng, Shouxiang Jiang
Summary: A flexible SERS substrate with Ag nanoparticle decorated ZIF-67 and cotton fabric as the supporting framework was developed in this study using a simple two-step method. The substrate not only reduces sampling difficulties but also expands future applications. The enhancement mechanism was investigated using Methylene Blue, and the substrate showed high enhancement factor and excellent detection sensitivity.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunhong Yang, Songmin Shang, Dahua Shou, Luoxiao Ran, Guangqian Lan, Enling Hu
Summary: This study focuses on upcycling disqualified silk fibers by transforming natural silk nonwovens into bioadhesives for tissue repair. The technique involves pretreating the silk nonwovens to obtain a modified cocoon sheet (MCS) and surface modification to achieve controllable adhesion. The resulting bioadhesive showed superior performance in repairing tissues and has the potential to bridge the gap between advanced biomaterials and disqualified silk wastes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Wenping Song, Jinhua Chen, Shuolei Li, Ding Li, Yongna Zhang, Hanqiong Zhou, Weijiang Yu, Baoxia He, Wenzhou Zhang, Liang Li
Summary: The study focuses on summarizing the role of ARHGAP9 gene in tumorigenesis and development as a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment. The research found that the genetic/epigenetic variations and abnormal expression of ARHGAP9 gene are closely associated with various diseases, particularly cancer. ARHGAP9 can inactivate Rho GTPases and regulate cancer cellular events through signaling pathways. The study also assessed the potential of ARHGAP9 as a predictive biomarker and druggable target for cancer treatment through patent review. Overall, the characterization of ARHGAP9 is crucial for understanding its importance in different stages of cancer progression and therapy.
RECENT PATENTS ON ANTI-CANCER DRUG DISCOVERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ying Li, Yi Zhang, Yixin Wang, Kun Yu, Enling Hu, Fei Lu, Songmin Shang, Ruiqi Xie, Guangqian Lan
Summary: Inspired by the hierarchical structure of sugarcane, a self-draining sugarcane stem-based dressing was fabricated for removing exudates from overhydrated wounds, facilitating accelerated wound healing through plant transpiration mimicry and photothermal responsiveness. The dressing showed high evaporation efficiency and antibacterial properties, providing effective thermal insulation for wound protection. This study may offer a new strategy for versatile and efficient self-draining dressings for exudate management and wound healing using sustainable green resources.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhong Yang, Songmin Shang, Dahua Shou, Guangqian Lan, Fangyin Dai, Enling Hu, Kun Yu
Summary: This study developed a facile method to upgrade silkworm cocoon shell into a composite material with excellent antibacterial properties for promoting wound healing, inspired by the protective function of the cocoon shell. The new material demonstrated superior performance in wound healing compared to a commercial product, without the use of antibiotics, thus addressing concerns around antibiotic abuse in medical applications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuxiang Wang, Dahua Shou, Songmin Shang, Ka-Lok Chiu, Shouxiang Jiang
Summary: The emergence of thermal management technologies is crucial for improving personal comfort and reducing energy consumption in buildings. In this study, a novel Janus thermoregulative fabric with separate cooling and heating functions was developed using solar heat shielding and photothermal conversion. The fabric showed significant cooling effect and improved heating performance, making it a promising solution for personal thermal management and energy saving in indoor air conditioning.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yaowen Gu, Si Zheng, Zidu Xu, Qijin Yin, Liang Li, Jiao Li
Summary: This study proposes a curriculum learning-based training strategy, CurrMG, to improve the efficiency of molecular graph learning. Extensive experiments demonstrate that CurrMG can significantly enhance the performance of molecular graph learning models, particularly in resource-constrained scenarios.
BRIEFINGS IN BIOINFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenping Song, Lingjie Bian, Mengran Xiong, Yuanyuan Duan, Yi Wang, Xia Zhang, Biao Li, Yulong Dai, Jiawei Lu, Meng Li, Zhiguo Liu, Shigang Liu, Li Zhang, Hongjuan Yao, Rongguang Shao, Guangxi Li, Liang Li
Summary: The study aimed to explore the relationship between variations in metabolic genes and urinary changes in mercapturic acids in humans. The results showed that the difference in mercapturic acids between polluted and clean/purified air was significantly associated with certain single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes. Five SNPs in GSTP1 were found to have the most prominent association with changes in SPMA expression, indicating their potential as biomarkers for susceptibility and prognosis of lung cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haoyu Qiu, Guangqian Lan, Weiwei Ding, Xinyu Wang, Wenyi Wang, Dahua Shou, Fei Lu, Enling Hu, Kun Yu, Songmin Shang, Ruiqi Xie
Summary: This study developed a Janus particle, SEC-Fe@CaT, that achieved rapid hemostasis in complex and deep wounds. The particle utilized bubble-driving and magnetic field-mediated forces to diffuse in the blood and access deep bleeding sites. Animal tests showed that SEC-Fe@CaT significantly reduced bleeding time compared to a commercial product.
Article
Oncology
Peter A. Fasching, Duan Liu, Steve Scully, James N. Ingle, Paulo C. Lyra, Brigitte Rack, Alexander Hein, Arif B. Ekici, Andre Reis, Andreas Schneeweiss, Hans Tesch, Tanja N. Fehm, Georg Heinrich, Matthias W. Beckmann, Matthias Ruebner, Hanna Huebner, Diether Lambrechts, Ebony Madden, Jess Shen, Jane Romm, Kim Doheny, Gregory D. Jenkins, Erin E. Carlson, Liang Li, Brooke L. Fridley, Julie M. Cunningham, Wolfgang Janni, Alvaro N. A. Monteiro, Daniel J. Schaid, Lothar Haberle, Richard M. Weinshilboum, Liewei Wang
Summary: This study identified two loci in NLRC5 and TNFSF13B genes that are associated with grade 3/4 neutropenic or leukopenic events (NLE) after chemotherapy. It also revealed that the expression of these genes is influenced by genotypes and chemotherapy, and has an association with disease-free survival in patients.
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guang-xi Li, Yuan-yuan Duan, Yi Wang, Ling-jie Bian, Meng-ran Xiong, Wen-pin Song, Xia Zhang, Biao Li, Yu-long Dai, Jia-wei Lu, Meng Li, Zhi-guo Liu, Shi-gang Liu, Li Zhang, Hong-juan Yao, Rong-guang Shao, Liang Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential health effects of coexposure to outdoor air pollution and bioaerosols, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. By analyzing urinary metabolites, the researchers identified potential biomarkers for predicting or diagnosing diseases related to airborne particle matter (PM) or bioaerosols. The study revealed dynamic changes in the urinary metabolic profiles of young healthy individuals exposed to clean or polluted air environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongjuan Yao, Wenping Song, Rui Cao, Cheng Ye, Li Zhang, Hebing Chen, Junting Wang, Yuchen Shi, Rui Li, Yi Li, Xiujun Liu, Xiaofei Zhou, Rongguang Shao, Liang Li
Summary: Chemoresistance is a main limitation for the treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Here, the authors show that an antibody drug conjugate-like compound targeting both EGFR and HER2 overcomes gemcitabine resistance in PDAC preclinical models by mechanisms involving the tumour suppressor SMAD4.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Guofang Zhou, Fei Lu, Songmin Shang, Dahua Shou, Wenyi Wang, Kun Yu, Ruiqi Xie, Guangqian Lan, Enling Hu
Summary: A gas-jet propelled powder hemostat ((COL/PS)(4)@CaCO3-T-TXA(+)) has been developed to achieve rapid and targeted hemostasis in complex bleeding wounds. Animal studies showed that (COL/PS)(4)@CaCO3-T-TXA(+) had better hemostatic effects than the commercial product Celox(TM) in rabbit hepatic hemorrhage models, with bleeding stopping within 30 seconds.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuefeng Gao, Jianping Ma, Zongjie Liu, Zhicheng Yuan, Wenxia Chen, Songmin Shang, Ka-lok Chiu
Summary: By screen printing potassium titanate microrods onto interlocking knit fabric, an IR selectively reflecting fabric has been developed. This fabric offers good solar heat shielding ability, retains its ability to block solar heat when wetted by sweat, and has a high heat loss rate and effective evaporative cooling. Additionally, it is flexible, UV-protective, air-permeable, sweat-wicking, and durable, making it ideal for summertime outdoor clothing.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
