Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jnyana Ranjan Mishra, Sushanta K. Samal, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K. Nayak
Summary: A novel PVDF/Ag@TiO2 nanocomposite membrane with high pure water flux and BSA rejection, as well as fast removal of E. coli, was successfully prepared. The incorporation of nanoparticles significantly enhanced the antifouling and antibacterial properties of the membrane.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shao-Lu Li, Juntao Wang, Yaxu Guan, Junping Miao, Runsha Zhai, Jindi Wu, Yunxia Hu
Summary: In this study, a series of antifouling RO membranes were fabricated using layer-by-layer interfacial polymerization method. These membranes demonstrated hydrophilicity, reduced surface charge, increased water permeability, high rejection rate, and antibacterial properties, providing a valuable pattern for designing antifouling PA TFC RO membranes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuan Zhou, Yuanzhang Jiang, Yong Zhang, Lin Tan
Summary: By grafting epoxy propyl dimethyl dodecyl ammonium chloride onto the surface of a cellulose acetate membrane, a stable nonleaching antibacterial antifouling membrane was prepared. The results showed that a longer grafting time increased the quaternary ammonium salt groups on the membrane surface and enhanced hydrophilicity. Compared to the original membrane, the grafted membrane exhibited improved filtration capacity and antifouling performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Lu, Yao Xue, Rui Shi, Jing Kang, Chao-Yang Zhao, Ning-Ning Zhang, Chun-Yu Wang, Zhong-Yuan Lu, Kun Liu
Summary: This study proposes a new method for quantifying the grafting density of poly(ethylene glycol) on gold nanoparticles in nanomedicine. By employing a corrected experimental procedure, the density of poly(ethylene glycol) on the nanoparticles can be measured more accurately. This has important implications for drug delivery and biological effect studies in nanomedicine.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mehdi Pejman, Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, Ehsan Zolghadr, Parnab Das, Mark Elliott, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Marco Sangermano, Ahmad Rahimpour, Alberto Tiraferri
Summary: Surface functionalization of ultrafiltration membranes with antifouling and antibacterial properties significantly improves water flux and rejection of macromolecules. The membranes show good flux recovery after cleaning and high bacterial inactivation rates, indicating long-lasting antimicrobial and antifouling activities.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zerui Su, Jian Zhang, Shiyao Lu, Feng-Shou Xiao
Summary: In this study, Nb-modified anatase-supported Pt nanoparticles were synthesized for efficient cellulose conversion to light bioalcohols. Characterization confirmed the presence of SMSIs in the catalysts, providing adjacent hydrogenation sites, Bronsted and Lewis acid sites. Treating the catalysts in humid air enhanced the acidic concentration, accelerating the key step during the reaction.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Hanhan Wang, Zekai Zhang, Jiao Chen, Cheng Lian, Xia Han, Honglai Liu
Summary: This study investigates the influence of polymer conformation on the surface antifouling and lubrication properties by designing different PEG polymer structures. The results show that surfaces modified with PEG polymers in looped conformation exhibit better antifouling properties and lower friction coefficients.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lukasz Klapiszewski, Beata Podkoscielna, Marta Goliszek, Adam Kubiak, Karolina Mlynarczyk, Teofil Jesionowski
Summary: This study focused on the synthesis of biocomposites with kraft lignin, their physicochemical properties, and resistance to environmental factors such as UV irradiation and water. The addition of lignin was found to have a significant impact on the properties of the composite materials, especially in terms of their resistance to environmental factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Saeed Rubaiee, Syed Mohd Yahya, M. A. Fazal, Mohd Danish
Summary: This study investigates the thermal, optical, and suspension stability of graphene oxide nanofluid and its application in photovoltaic thermal systems. The results show that GO/EG:W nanofluid has higher thermal conductivity and stability compared to other nanofluids, making it more effective in enhancing the performance of photovoltaic thermal systems.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qingchun Xu, Puning Ren, Yang Peng, Nengchao Luo, Zhuyan Gao, Caixia Meng, Jian Zhang, Feng Wang
Summary: In this study, a catalytic Ni complex was designed to work synergistically with TiO2, enabling the reductive coupling of IEO powered by photo-energy. This photocatalytic process provides 1,4-butanediol with high selectivity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Qingbo Xu, Lili Ying, Xinyu Wang, YanYan Zhang, Peng Wang
Summary: A new strategy was developed to prepare antibacterial and antifouling cotton fabric using mist polymerization technology and grafting through method. The finished fabric exhibited excellent antibacterial effect and durability, as well as outstanding antifouling properties against both bacterial and protein contamination. This new type of cotton fabric has great potential applications in household and consumer textiles.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patrik Stenstrom, Yanmiao Fan, Yuning Zhang, Daniel Hutchinson, Sandra Garcia-Gallego, Michael Malkoch
Summary: In this study, second generation antibacterial dendrimers were synthesized and used to fabricate antibacterial hydrogels with excellent swelling and mechanical properties. The hydrogels showed strong antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as good biocompatibility towards human fibroblasts and mouse monocytes.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Miriam Chavez, Guadalupe Sanchez-Obrero, Rafael Madueno, Jose Manuel Sevilla, Manuel Blazquez, Teresa Pineda
Summary: In this study, the grafting densities of polymers with different chain lengths on gold surfaces were measured using cyclic voltammetry. It was found that realistic grafting density values could be obtained by forming self-assembled monolayers in the presence of high salt concentrations. The grafting density values obtained by this methodology were in agreement with the expected brush conformation.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Siqi Bao, Shuanghui Sun, Lin Li, Lei Xu
Summary: In this study, Ag-TiO2/ZIF-8 material with good environmental friendliness and biological antibacterial activity was prepared by solvothermal method. The structure and morphology of the synthesized material were characterized, and it was found that 20 wt.% Ag-TiO2/ZIF-8 had the best bacteriostatic effect on Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis under dark and UV conditions. The excellent antibacterial activity of Ag-TiO2/ZIF-8 is attributed to the synergistic effect of Ag-TiO2 and ZIF-8 under UV light.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yuchen Zhang, Qing Chen, Zhengwei Dai, Yu Dai, Fan Xia, Xiaojin Zhang
Summary: Hydrogel adhesion has become increasingly important in the past decade, with factors such as chemistries of bonds, topologies of connection, and mechanisms of energy dissipation affecting adhesion. Strategies like surface modification and the use of nanocomposites help achieve strong hydrogel adhesion by forming strong bonds that lower adhesion energy and offer energy dissipation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of nanocomposite adhesive hydrogels and offers valuable insights for their design and further development.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Roberta Totani, Christophe Methivier, Dominique Costa, Theo Jaffrelot Inizan, Claire-Marie Pradier, Vincent Humblot
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Barreau, C. Methivier, T. Sturel, C. Allely, P. Drillet, S. Cremel, R. Grigorieva, B. Nabi, R. Podor, J. Lautru, V Humblot, J. Landoulsi, X. Carrier
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandre Crepin, Jean-Francois Jegou, Sonia Andre, Florine Ecale, Anastasia Croitoru, Anne Cantereau, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Ali Ladram, Julien Verdon
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Thomas Becking, Carine Delaunay, Richard Cordaux, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Christine Braquart-Varnier, Julien Verdon
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nisreen Al-Hajj, Yannick Mousli, Antoine Miche, Vincent Humblot, Julien Hunel, Karine Heuze, Thierry Buffeteau, Emilie Genin, Luc Vellutini
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nadia Nazi, Vincent Humblot, Catherine Debiemme-Chouvy
Article
Plant Sciences
Philippe Michonneau, Pierrette Fleurat-Lessard, Anne Cantereau, Alexandre Crepin, Gabriel Roblin, Jean-Marc Berjeaud
Summary: Actin microfilaments are involved in the regulation of nutrient uptake in root and leaf cells, showing different characteristics in their expression. The co-localization of actin and sucrose transporters in the plasma membrane suggests a potential functional role in sucrose uptake. Pharmacological inhibitors like cytochalasin B and D inhibit sucrose and valine uptake in a concentration-dependent manner.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Florine Ecale, Abdelaziz El Houari, Stephanie Crapart, Jerome Laparre, Manilduth Ramnath, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Marie-Helene Rodier, Alexandre Crepin
Summary: The study focuses on the sensitivity of 30 bacterial strains representing the intestinal microbiota core to 8 antibiotics, and investigates the chemical modification of antibiotics by bacteria. It finds that some antibiotics have little impact on core microbiota strain growth, while others inhibit the growth of numerous strains. The research demonstrates that the bacteria composing the intestinal core microbiome can modify certain antibiotics, highlighting the reciprocal relationship between antibiotics and the intestinal microbiota core.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Benjamin Herran, Pierre Greve, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Joanne Bertaux, Alexandre Crepin
Summary: Legionella spp. contain a quorum sensing system named Legionella quorum sensing that regulates virulence, but no correlation was found between pathogenicity and the presence of this system.
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Marie-Helene Corre, Anne Mercier, Mathilde Bouteiller, Alix Khalil, Christophe Ginevra, Segolene Depayras, Charly Dupont, Meg Rouxel, Mathias Gallique, Laettitia Grac, Sophie Jarraud, David Giron, Annabelle Merieau, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Julien Verdon
Summary: Studies have shown that volatile substances emitted by Pseudomonas fluorescens strain MFE01 can inhibit the growth of Legionella pneumophila at a distance. This discovery highlights the potential of bacterial volatiles as potent anti-Legionella agents and suggests novel strategies for combating Legionella infections.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Aurelien Alafaci, Alexandre Crepin, Sabine Beaubert, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Vincent Delafont, Julien Verdon
Summary: Ixodes ricinus, the most common hard tick species in Europe, was studied in France to assess bacterial diversity using high-throughput sequencing. The study identified over 700 bacterial genera, with 20 abundantly represented, and found a core internal microbiota in the nymphs. Additionally, 20 individuals carrying Borreliella, with B. afzelii being the most abundant species, were detected, raising questions about interactions between these bacteria and the internal microbiota communities.
Article
Microbiology
Pierrette Fleurat-Lessard, Estelle Luini, Sylvain La Camera, Florence Thibault, Gabriel Roblin, Jean-Marc Berjeaud
Summary: In esca disease affecting grapevines, the fungi Phaeomoniella chlamydospora and Phaeoacremonium minimum obtain nutrition from xylem sap and enzymatic breakdown residues. The secretion of lignin peroxidase, manganese peroxidase, and laccase by these fungi was quantified in infected woody tissues, and it was found that Phaeoacremonium minimum had higher enzyme detection. The supply of different carbohydrates had differential effects on fungal growth and polypeptide secretion, suggesting a potential influence on the aggressiveness of these pathogens.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nadia Nazi, Adeline Marguier, Catherine Debiemme-Chouvy, Vincent Humblot
Summary: Developing surfaces with antimicrobial properties is essential, and this study investigates polydopamine coatings containing chloramine functions. Different coatings were formed through immersion and chlorination processes, and their bactericidal properties were evaluated.
COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Meg Rouxel, Manon Barthe, Pierre Marchand, Camille Juin, Leslie Mondamert, Thierry Berges, Philippe Blanc, Julien Verdon, Jean-Marc Berjeaud, Willy Aucher
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Claire Valotteau, Sophie L. K. V. Roelants, Prabhu Dhasaiyan, Susanne Zibek, Michael Guenther, Wim Soetaert, Bernd Everaert, Claire-Marie Pradier, Florence Babonneau, Niki Baccile, Vincent Humblot
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING
(2020)