Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan Schmedding, Andreas Zuend
Summary: In this study, a new thermodynamically rigorous treatment based on the AIOMFAC model and Guggenheim interface is proposed, which can predict the surface tension and cloud droplet activation behavior of aerosol particles of different sizes and is consistent with measured data. However, there are still challenges in accurately modeling the growth behavior of systems containing small dicarboxylic acids.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaotong Zhao, Yinxiao Du, Wei Li, Zebi Zhao, Ming Lei
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review on the emerging integration and hybridization of organic/inorganic materials, covering their individual components, assembly fabrication, and state-of-the-art applications in electronic, optoelectronic, magnetic, and energy fields. Future opportunities and challenges of these hybrids are highlighted.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Geunjung Lee, Geonhyeong Park, Jesse G. Park, Yeongseo Bak, Changjae Lee, Dong Ki Yoon
Summary: A universal approach utilizing mesoporous liquid crystal polymer particles is introduced to fabricate inorganic-organic composites with precise control over shape and optical properties. This method allows for the incorporation of multiple inorganic materials, enhancing the functionality of the composite material. In addition, this approach effectively addresses the drawbacks associated with guest materials, resulting in a substantial enhancement of composite performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
GuiQian Huang, HaiLun Zhou, ChengPeng Wang, Chiranjeevulu Kashi, XiaoLiang Ye, WenHua Li, Guan-E Wang, Gang Xu
Summary: The newly synthesized inorganic-organic hybrid material shows good stability and semiconductor behavior, with great potential for humidity sensing.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xun Xiao, Jian Zhou, Kepeng Song, Jingjing Zhao, Yu Zhou, Peter Neil Rudd, Yu Han, Ju Li, Jinsong Huang
Summary: This study reveals the existence of ferroelasticity in layered perovskites with more than one layer, originated from distortion of inorganic octahedra caused by the rotation of aspherical methylammonium cations. In contrast, single octahedra layer perovskites do not exhibit ferroelasticity.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anna Lena Oechsle, Tobias Schoener, Lewin Deville, Tianxiao Xiao, Ting Tian, Apostolos Vagias, Sigrid Bernstorff, Peter Mueller-Buschbaum
Summary: The influence of humidity on the resistance properties of post-treated PEDOT:PSS films was investigated. It was found that elevated humidity increased the resistance of reference samples without post-treatment, while the post-treated samples showed a reverse behavior. Morphological changes in the film, such as increased PEDOT domain distances, were observed with in situ GISAXS measurements. This led to a deterioration in interdomain hole transport and a rise in resistance. Additionally, EIS measurements revealed additional contributions of ionic charge carriers in the post-treated PEDOT:PSS films.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Kaiyue Qi, Yundong Zhang, Jianfeng Sun, Yongfeng Wu
Summary: A tapered microfiber (TMF) liquid surface tension (LST) sensor is proposed and demonstrated in this study. The TMF, with its strong evanescent field and weak stiffness, allows for the measurement of LST. The process of TMF immersion and leaching from liquid is divided into different stages, with the dip wavelength shifts attributed to refractive index (RI) and bending changes during immersion, and bending changes during leaching. The sensitivity of the sensor is found to respond significantly to the waist diameter of the TMF.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuyao Zhang, Weiguo Li, Jiasen Xu, Ruozhen Zhang, Pan Dong, Yanli Ma, Haibo Kou
Summary: In this study, a theoretical model for the temperature-dependent surface tension (TDST) of binary liquid alloys (BLAs) was developed based on broken-bond rules. The model, combined with the classical ideal solution model, offers a simple method for predicting the surface tension of BLAs with different component concentrations.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wendong Hu, Yingrui Nie, Yang Wang, Pengcheng Gao, Yong Jiang
Summary: A facile method for synthesizing composite particles with raspberry-like structure was reported, resulting in a super-hydrophobic and superlipophilic surface. The particles were fabricated by dispersion polymerization, and then a raspberry-like structure was formed by hydrolysis of TEOS with the particles. The surface morphology and hydrophobic properties of the composite particles could be controlled by adjusting the reactant ratio. The resulting coating showed excellent water and oil repellency, making it suitable for applications such as self-cleaning and oil-water separation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bojiang Su, Zeming Zhuo, Yuzhen Fu, Wei Sun, Ying Chen, Xubing Du, Yuxiang Yang, Si Wu, Qinhui Xie, Fugui Huang, Duohong Chen, Lei Li, Guohua Zhang, Xinhui Bi, Zhen Zhou
Summary: Inland transported sea spray aerosol (SSA) particles play a crucial role in the regional circulation of nitrogen, sulfur, and halogen species in the atmosphere. Organic coatings on SSA particles can significantly affect the chloride depletion mechanisms during long-range transport, with organic acids estimated to occupy up to 34% of the chloride depletion. Different degrees of chloride depletion were observed between SSA-Aged and SSA-Bio particles, with organic coatings likely inhibiting displacement reactions between acids and chloride.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lulu Dang, Huixia Yuan, Binshen Wang, Jingshun Zhang, Ziyi Wang, Guohua Gao
Summary: A new type of swellable organic-inorganic hybrid polymer (PIL@CHT) was synthesized and exhibited excellent swelling capacity in solvents with a wide range of Hansen solubility parameters (delta T). The swollen state of PIL@CHT in water showed a network structure with well-dispersed CHT particles. PIL@CHT was applied as a catalyst for the CO2-assisted hydration of propylene oxide (PO) and achieved high yield and selectivity of 1,2-propanediol (1,2-MPG) under a low H2O/PO ratio.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chathuri P. Kaluarachchi, Hansol D. Lee, Yiling Lan, Thiranjeewa Lansakara, Alexei Tivanski
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the chemical complexity of the sea surface microlayer (SML) on surface tension measurements using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results show that AFM can accurately quantify surface tension, particularly for organic compounds, and has potential applications for complex liquid systems at air-liquid interfaces.
Article
Electrochemistry
Tehseen Adel, Juan Velez-Alvarez, Anne C. Co, Heather C. Allen
Summary: Surface potential measurement values at gas-liquid interfaces can be ambiguous due to lack of standardization in calibration and normalization methods. The proposed circuit model based on americium-241 demonstrates reliability in quantifying surface potential. Validation with surface tension measurements further confirms the accuracy of the ionizing method.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyewon Shim, Yunjeong Hwang, Sung Gu Kang, Naechul Shin
Summary: In this study, we demonstrate the growth of lead iodide nanowires with van der Waals layered crystal structure using Sn-assisted VLS, followed by conversion into methylammonium lead iodide perovskites. The VLS-grown PbI2 nanowires showed two major growth orientations and differences in sidewall morphologies were correlated with perovskite conversion. The ability to control crystal structures of PbI2 nanowires via VLS technique is critical for the subsequent conversion process into perovskite nanostructures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Sicard, Daniel Camilo Fortunato dos Santos Oliveira, Constantino Munoz-Porcar, Cristina Gil-Diaz, Adolfo Comeron, Alejandro Rodriguez-Gomez, Federico Dios Otin
Summary: This paper presents a method for estimating the hygroscopic growth parameter of atmospheric aerosols using a multi-wavelength lidar and radiosoundings. The results show variations in aerosol hygroscopicity at different heights and wavelengths, as well as differences between below-cloud and no-cloud cases. More in situ measurements are needed to further support remote sensing studies.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexander M. Prophet, Kritanjan Polley, Gary J. Van Berkel, David T. Limmer, Kevin R. Wilson
Summary: The oxidation kinetics of iodide by ozone at the air-water interface is studied in single microdroplets. Molecular simulations and kinetic modeling are used to understand the underlying multiphase mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rong Zhang, Jiajing Lan, Fei Wang, Shumei Chen, Jian Zhang
Summary: By utilizing 1,1'-ferrocene dicarboxylic acid as a chelating and surface protection ligand, we have synthesized multi-nuclear indium oxide clusters with varying nuclear sizes, including heptanuclear and thirteen-nuclear clusters. These clusters possess labile coordination sites, allowing for structural modification and self-assembly, resulting in the formation of various cluster structures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Wang, Hui Liu, Mingsen Wang, Jiaheng Hou, Yongjun Li, Yuancheng Wang, Yingjie Zhao
Summary: Two supramolecular complexes were prepared using CBs and M1, and their single-crystal structures were analyzed by SCXRD. The unexpected 1:2 self-assembly structure between M1 and CB[8] was discovered for the first time. These complexes exhibit unique photophysical properties and provide valuable information about the structure and photophysical properties of supramolecular complexes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Hee Lee, Sookil Park, Sanggil Kim, Ji Young Hyun, Hyun Soo Lee, Injae Shin
Summary: The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell-surface glycoprotein involved in cell proliferation and tumor development. This study used a fluorescently labeled EGFR to investigate its time-dependent endocytosis in live cells and found that appended glycans affect EGFR internalization. Additionally, the study detected sialic acid residues attached to EGFR on the live cell surface using FRET-based imaging. This research provides valuable insights into the cellular functions of EGFR.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Subhankar Sahu, Lokesh Kumar, Sumita Das, Dipti Gupta, Ruchi Anand
Summary: This study proposes a strategy that combines organic electronics with biosensor scaffolds to create a compact device for monitoring environmental aromatic pollution. By coupling biosensing protein MopR with an organic electrochemical transistor (OECT), a sensor module capable of efficient detection of phenol was designed. Exclusive phenol detection with minimal loss of sensitivity could be achieved in complex pollutant mixtures and real environmental samples.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changseok Lee, Hyung-Joon Kang, Sungwoo Hong
Summary: The formation of C-N bonds through hydroamination reactions catalyzed by nickel hydrides has been a topic of recent interest. This approach offers a way to efficiently transform a variety of alkene and alkyne substrates into compounds enriched with C-N bonds. The review provides a concise overview of the underlying reaction mechanisms and aims to stimulate further progress in NiH-catalytic techniques and catalyst design.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yueci Wu, Lu-Lu Sun, Hai-Hao Han, Xiao-Peng He, Weiguo Cao, Tony D. James
Summary: Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common cause of acute liver failure in the USA and Europe, but most cases can be recovered or prevented by discontinuing the offending drug. Recent research has found that peroxynitrite (ONOO-) can be used as a potential indicator for early diagnosis of DILI, and there is an urgent need to establish a method to detect and track peroxynitrite in DILI cases. In this study, a FRET-based nano fluorescent probe CD-N-I was developed, which showed high selectivity and sensitivity in detecting peroxynitrite. The probe successfully detected exogenous peroxynitrite in live cells and endogenous peroxynitrite in APAP-induced liver injury of HepG2 cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dmitry L. Lipilin, Mikhail O. Zubkov, Mikhail D. Kosobokov, Alexander D. Dilman
Summary: This article describes a direct photocatalytic method for the thiolation of unprotected acids, which was previously challenging. By using a thionocarbonate reagent with an N-O bond, the efficient conversion of carboxylic acids to thiols is achieved.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jason Malenfant, Lucille Kuster, Yohann Gagne, Kouassi Signo, Maxime Denis, Sylvain Canesi, Mathieu Frenette
Summary: Raman microscopy can reveal compound-specific vibrational fingerprints without sample preparation. The combination of efficient theoretical calculations and a user-friendly software can accurately predict peak positions and provide match scores to assist with structure determination.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayoh A. Hernandez, Paul S. Micus, Sean Alec Lois Sunga, Luca Mazzei, Stefano Ciurli, Gabriele Meloni
Summary: Essential trace metals play crucial roles in the survival and virulence of bacterial pathogens. Helicobacter pylori requires nickel for colonization and persistence in the stomach, and NixA is an essential nickel transporter in this process. This study characterizes the selectivity and electrogenic nature of NixA-mediated nickel transport.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tarali Devi, Kuheli Dutta, Jennifer Deutscher, Stefan Mebs, Uwe Kuhlmann, Michael Haumann, Beatrice Cula, Holger Dau, Peter Hildebrandt, Kallol Ray
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of subtle electronic changes and secondary interactions in the stability of biologically relevant metal-dioxygen intermediates. It also shows that the role of the chloride ligand in stabilizing the Fe-III-(OOBu)-Bu-t moiety can extend to other anions, including the thiolate ligand.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacqueline R. Santhouse, Jeremy M. G. Leung, Lillian T. Chong, W. Seth Horne
Summary: By studying the folding kinetics and mechanism of the BdpA sequence, researchers found that altering the backbone connectivity can affect protein folding. This suggests that protein mimetic chains have a significant degree of plasticity in transitioning between unfolded and folded states.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Divanshu Gupta, Ralf Einholz, Holger F. Bettinger
Summary: This study presents the first direct spectroscopic evidence of a cyclic seven-membered iminoborane. Compared to linear amino-iminoboranes, this cyclic iminoborane exhibits weakened bond strength and lower Lewis acidity value. The study suggests that the reduced ring strain of cyclic iminoborane prevents nitrogen fixation but allows facile (2 + 2) cycloaddition reaction with C2H4.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renny Mathew, Aniruddha Mazumder, Praveen Kumar, Julie Matula, Sharmarke Mohamed, Petr Brazda, Mahesh Hariharan, Brijith Thomas
Summary: This study reveals the packing arrangement of partially disordered nitro-perylenediimide (NO2-PDI) using a synergistic approach that combines 3D ED, ssNMR, and DFT techniques. By overcoming these challenges, this methodology opens up new avenues for material characterization, driving exciting advancements in the field.