Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuehong Yin, Guohua Cao, Lige Fu, Zhifei Wei, Haofeng Li, Pingping Wu, Ming Li, Haitao Zong, Lingling Yan, Baoqing Zhang
Summary: In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with strong visible fluorescence were synthesized via oxidation and amination. The oxygen-containing surface functional groups contributing to fluorescence emission were found, and novel carbon nanoclusters with a diameter of 20-30 nm were formed at the tips of MWCNTs. The fluorescent MWCNTs exhibited distinct excitation-wavelength dependence, pH response, and temperature sensitivity.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yufeng Zhao, Heqing Tang, Dongfang Wang, Myung-Hee Song, Chul-Woong Cho, Yeoung-Sang Yun
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the adsorption affinities of micropollutants onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different functional groups. The results showed that functionalized MWCNTs exhibited different adsorption affinities for charged compounds, and the adsorption affinity could be accurately predicted using LFER models. The models also provided insights into the adsorption mechanism and contribution of individual intermolecular interactions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Praveen Kumar Singh, Prashant Dubey, Ravindra Dhar, Roman Dabrowski
Summary: The dispersion of functionalized and non-functionalized multi walled carbon nanotubes has an effect on the thermodynamic, dielectric, optical, and electro-optical properties of 40octyl-4-cyanobiphenyl, a nematic host. The transition temperature and associated enthalpy increase in the thermodynamic study. The dielectric anisotropy increases in both dispersed nano-composites compared to the pure sample. The conductivity of non-functionalized multi walled carbon nanotubes increases by 2 orders of magnitude. The optical band gap decreases in both dispersed nanocomposites, as shown by the ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy study. The electro-optical parameters vary for functionalized and non-functionalized multi walled carbon nanotubes dispersed nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gabrielle B. Novais, Mariana A. Dias, Adilson A. M. Santana, Thigna C. Batista, Maria N. Marques, Carlisson R. Melo, Ricardo L. C. Albuquerque Junior, Margarete Z. Gomes, Patricia Severino, Eliana B. Souto, Juliana C. Cardoso
Summary: This work focuses on the functionalization of SWCNTs and MWCNTs with two selected isoflavones and compares their physicochemical properties. Acidic treatment improved the dispersibility of both types of nanotubes, but SWCNTs still remained aggregated. However, MWCNTs showed increased dispersibility after acidic treatment. The functionalization with isoflavones was confirmed by improved dispersibility of the nanotubes.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fahad Saleem Ahmed Khan, N. M. Mubarak, Mohammad Khalid, Rashmi Walvekar, E. C. Abdullah, Awais Ahmad, Rama Rao Karri, Harshini Pakalapati
Summary: The study reinforced modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes and hydroxyapatite nanorods into polypropylene using a melt compounding approach to create biocomposites of varying compositions with improved mechanical, thermal, and biocompatibility properties. The addition of modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes was found to enhance tensile strength but decrease Young's modulus of the nanocomposites, while both fillers improved thermal and dimensional stability of polypropylene. These nanocomposites show promise for orthopedic applications, particularly in human subchondral bone and lightweight implant fabrication.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Peihong Deng, Ying Zeng, Yanping Wei, Junhua Li, Liangyuan Yao, Xia Liu, Jianhua Ding, Kanghua Li, Quanguo He
Summary: In this study, a glassy carbon electrode modified with polyethylenimine-functionalized carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (PEI-MWCNTs-COOH/GCE) was fabricated and used for the electrocatalysis of p-nitrophenol (p-NP) and o-nitrophenol (o-NP). The modified electrode exhibited improved sensitivity and selectivity due to the synergistic effect of MWCNTs-COOH and PEI. The developed sensor showed excellent reproducibility, stability, and accuracy in the determination of p-NP and o-NP in environmental water samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wen-Juan Zeng, Chuang Li, Yue Feng, Shu-Huan Zeng, Bing-Xin Fu, Xiao-Liang Zhang
Summary: Composite membranes of GO/CNTs with fine hierarchical nanostructure were successfully fabricated by intercalation of MWCNTs-COOH into GO nanosheets, showing efficient organic wastewater treatment with high rejection and permeated flux towards methylene blue dye solutions. The membranes exhibited nearly 10-fold water permeated flux improvement compared to pristine GO membranes, with electrostatic interaction and size exclusion effects contributing to the efficient separation properties against different types of dyes and organic molecules.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mohammad Farsi, Fatemeh Maashi Sani, Masoud Ebadi, Majid Shahbabaei
Summary: This study proposes a strategy to enhance the performance of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) using functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The results show that increasing the content of raw CNTs and Maleic Anhydride grafted Polyethylene (MAPE) can improve the mechanical and physical properties of the composite.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Conrado M. S. Neto, Felipe C. Lima, Renata P. Morais, Lucas R. M. de Andrade, Renata de Lima, Marco V. Chaud, Matheus M. Pereira, Ricardo L. C. de Albuquerque Junior, Juliana C. Cardoso, Aleksandra Zielinska, Eliana B. Souto, alvaro S. Lima, Patricia Severino
Summary: In this study, Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) were functionalized with rutin through three steps and then investigated for their physicochemical properties. The formation of rutin-functionalized MWCNT occurred through hydrogen bonds and exhibited a tubular shape in a three-dimensional structure. Mild cytotoxicity was observed in 3T3 fibroblasts, indicating a dose-effect relationship and the formation of aggregates of filamentous structures on the cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xun Gong, Seon-Yeong Kwak, Soo-Yeon Cho, Daniel Lundberg, Albert Tianxiang Liu, Melissa Keiko McGee, Michael S. Strano
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of Pd-conjugated ss(GT)(15)-DNA-wrapped SWCNTs as near-infrared fluorescent sensors for methane detection. The sensors demonstrated the ability to detect methane at low concentrations, and the results advanced the necessary hardware and computational methods for environmental methane sensing.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zou, Sophie Griveau, Armelle Ringuede, Fethi Bedioui, Cyrille Richard, Cyrine Slim
Summary: A simple and sensitive electrochemical aptasensor was developed for the trace detection of DCF, showing extremely low detection limit, high reproducibility, stability, and selectivity. It provides an effective construction strategy for trace detection of DCF and is anticipated to have great potential for environmental applications.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
P. Ferreira, M. Riscado, S. Bernardo, M. G. Freire, J. L. Faria, APM. Tavares, CG. Silva, F. Sousa
Summary: Therapeutic approaches based on nucleic acids have gained attention, but require effective manufacturing strategies and precise quality control. This study describes a simple and efficient method using carbon nanotubes to selectively capture RNA and other impurities, resulting in the isolation and clarification of plasmid DNA (pDNA) from complex samples.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yadong Sun, Jiachi Teng, Yi Kuang, Shengxiang Yang, Jiquan Yang, Hongli Mao, Zhongwei Gu
Summary: The functionalized carbon nanotubes have improved dispersibility and conductivity, making them suitable for use in shape memory polymers with potential applications in various fields.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shankar S. Narwade, Shivsharan M. Mali, Bhaskar R. Sathe
Summary: This study presents a highly efficient and inexpensive metal-free electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The ethylene diamine decoration on multi-walled carbon nanotubes provides nitrogen-rich nanomaterials, offering a promising approach for replacing fossil fuels.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mansour A. S. Salem, Amjad Mumtaz Khan, Yahiya Kadaf Manea, Mohsen T. A. Qashqoosh, Faiza A. M. Alahdal
Summary: In this study, PANI/LDH@CNT, a hybrid material, was characterized using various instrumental methods. It was found that PANI/LDH@CNT exhibited excellent adsorption capacity for removing toxic iodine and could be used repeatedly. Moreover, it showed different fluorescent responses to Mn7+, Cr6+, and Al3+, making it a versatile chemosensor.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaoxiao Zhang, Zhenni Wang, Hao Chu, Zuping Xiong, Yanjiang Li, Yi Chen, Qiaozhi Zhu, Hui Feng, Engao Zhu, Jin Zhou, Peng Huang, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: This study presents an anti-permeability strategy for highly specific and long-term imaging of plasma membranes in both human and plant cells. The designed probes utilize the steric hindrance effect and restriction-induced emission mechanism to anchor inside the plasma membrane, resulting in excellent imaging completeness and specificity. The probes also exhibit advanced features such as ultrafast staining, wash-free merit, favorable biocompatibility, good photostability, and effective resistance to viscosity and pH alteration.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiang Hu, Ying Wang, Xiong Zuping, Pei Song, Ai-Jun Wang, Zhaosheng Qian, Pei-Xin Yuan, Tiejun Zhao, Jiu-Ju Feng
Summary: In this study, an aggregation-enhanced PEC photosensitizer PPIX-[BMIm] was prepared by electrostatic bonding, and its PEC performance in a binary solvent of water and DMSO was studied. A label-free PEC cytosensor was built using PPIX-[BMIm], which showed a wide linear range and low limit of detection for detecting leukemia cells.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhenni Wang, Zuping Xiong, Weidong Liu, Qiaozhi Zhu, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Yuqing Ding, Chunyan Huang, Hui Feng, Kewei Zhang, Engao Zhu, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: Spatial and temporal monitoring of bioactive targets such as calcium ions is of vital significance. In this study, an esterase-activated precipitating strategy was proposed to achieve specific detection and long-term bioimaging of calcium ions using a water-soluble aggregation-induced phosphorescence (AIP) probe. The designed probe CaP2 can be efficiently aggregated by calcium ions, resulting in phosphorescence emission. The introduced hydrophilic groups in probe CaP3 enhance water solubility and cellular penetration, enabling selective detection of calcium ions in live cells. The excellent imaging performance of CaP3 in Arabidopsis thaliana seedling roots demonstrates its potential for long-term imaging.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sidan Guo, Xuting Cai, Shasha Zhou, Qiaozhi Zhu, Hui Feng, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: A general design strategy is proposed to achieve state-dependent photoactivatable and photoconvertible fluorophores based on an AIE-active molecular skeleton. These fluorophores show exciting potential in diverse photo-controlled applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiaozhi Zhu, Yuqing Zhu, Weidong Liu, Xinni Ping, Xuting Cai, Jiaqi Zuo, Zhaosheng Qian, Hui Feng
Summary: In this study, a rational design strategy was proposed to achieve highly efficient photochemistry-activated fluorescence enhancement by introducing photoactive thienyl and pyridyl groups into an AIE-active tetraarylethene skeleton. The photoactivated fluorescence of the designed AIEgen was found to be attributed to an irreversible cyclized-dehydrogenation reaction under UV irradiation, resulting in a brighter fluorescence product with a rigid and planar structure. The fast transformation and stable product of this photochemical reaction guarantee super stability of photocontrolled patterning, making it suitable for dual-mode patterning and anti-counterfeiting applications.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Optics
Peiwei Lv, Zhenyang Liu, Jinxing Zhao, Zuping Xiong, Lijin Wang, Xu Li, Zhaosheng Qian, Aiwei Tang
Summary: In this study, solution-processed light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecules and cadmium-free semiconductor nanocrystals were successfully realized for the first time. The environmentally friendly white-light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) achieved a high color rendering index and luminance after systematic optimization. This research provides a new approach for the realization of AIE-based WLEDs through solution processing.
PHOTONICS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zuping Xiong, Wenqi Gong, Pengfei Xu, Mengyi Jiang, Xuting Cai, Yuqing Zhu, Xinni Ping, Hui Feng, Huili Ma, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: This study re-examined the classic heavy-atom effect from a completely fresh perspective and proposed a universal heavy-atom-induced fluorescence enhancement principle suited for most AIEgens.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Shixuan An, Yanfei Lin, Jianbo Wang, Tianqing Ye, Yanyun Mao, Jian Zhang, Longhua Guo, Lei Li, Zhaosheng Qian, Haiying Liu
Summary: In this study, a novel near-infrared fluorescent probe was designed and developed for the detection and fluorescence imaging of cysteine/homocysteine. The probe exhibited rapid response and high sensitivity, with a detection limit of 46 nM for cysteine. Additionally, the probe could be employed for imaging and detection in living cells and in vivo.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yuqing Zhu, Yangbing Chen, Zuping Xiong, Mengyi Jiang, Hui Feng, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: In this study, photoresponsive functions such as photochromism were successfully incorporated into aggregation-induced emission (AIE) molecules through a simple and low-cost strategy. A series of C3-symmetric molecules with aggregation-induced emission and base-gated photochromism were synthesized, showing excellent photophysical characteristics in solid-state. The base-gated photochromism of these molecules, constructed by low-cost benzene rings, can detect toxic organic bases, attributed to the multicyano-sensitized benzene rings of these AIE luminogens.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinni Ping, Jiale Zhan, Yuqing Zhu, Yuzhen Wu, Caiyi Hu, Junjun Pan, Chuangye Yao, Jiaqi Zuo, Hui Feng, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: Here we report the efficient photoactivation of bright solid-state fluorescence based on controllable intermolecular [2+2] photodimerization reaction of BTO derivatives, providing a simple and effective way to construct smart photoresponsive solid-state fluorescent materials.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinni Ping, Junjun Pan, Xin Peng, Chuangye Yao, Tian Li, Hui Feng, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: The development of light responsive fluorescent materials with nondestructive and high-contrast signaling properties has attracted much attention. Recent advances in intermolecular [2+2] photocycloaddition reactions have led to the construction of a new class of light responsive fluorescent materials with enhanced solid-state fluorescence. This review summarizes the recent advances in structural design, controlled molecular aggregation, and distinct photoactivation mechanisms of these smart materials, and discusses the challenges and opportunities for future development.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuqing Zhu, Xinni Ping, Xiangting Wang, Xuting Cai, Jiaqi Zuo, Zhaosheng Qian, Hui Feng
Summary: This study proposes a molecular design strategy to achieve fluoride-regulated colorimetric and fluorometric switches based on B-F dynamic covalent reactions. By introducing borate units into AIE-active molecular skeletons, a group of fluoride-responsive smart molecules were designed with sharp color and fluorescence changes. These molecules show high sensitivity and selectivity for fluoride ions in solution and on solid matrices, making them ideal for diverse practical applications.
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuzhen Wu, Yuqing Zhu, Chuangye Yao, Jiale Zhan, Penglei Wu, Zhengdong Han, Jiaqi Zuo, Hui Feng, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: Photochromic materials are widely used due to their excellent properties, and molecular materials that use fluorescence as a readout signal exhibit superior sensitivity and accuracy. Integrating photoluminescence into photochromic molecules is an increasing trend, achieving dual-channel signal response and improving sensitivity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuting Cai, Zuping Xiong, Jiale Zhan, Xinni Ping, Yuqing Zhu, Jiaqi Zuo, Hui Feng, Zhaosheng Qian
Summary: Dynamic metal coordination bonds can greatly restrict the intramolecular motions of AIEgens, leading to enhanced fluorescence. AIEgen-based metal complexes exhibit an abnormal anti-heavy-atom effect, enabling high emission efficiency without altering their emission nature.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiaozhi Zhu, Jiaqi Zuo, Xinni Ping, Yuqing Zhu, Xuting Cai, Zuping Xiong, Zhaosheng Qian, Hui Feng
Summary: This study introduces two photoactive units with varied conjugated structures into an AIE-active tetraarylethene skeleton, achieving multicolor photochromic systems with a color and fluorescence dual-signaling mode and selective response to different wavelengths of light. The study finds that the photo-triggered photochromism is attributed to the reversible cyclization/cycloreversion reaction, and the fatigue of photochromism in solution is due to the occurrence of cyclization-dehydrogenation reaction under UV irradiation but it can be avoided when visible light is used. Introducing two photoactive units can also significantly improve the thermal stability of cyclized products and fatigue resistance to UV irradiation, and it can greatly promote the cyclization efficiency in solution enhancing photochromic performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)