Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Azam Khan, Wallace A. Cowling, Surinder Singh Banga, Martin J. Barbetti, Aldrin Y. Cantila, Junrey C. Amas, William J. W. Thomas, Ming Pei You, Vikrant Tyagi, Baudh Bharti, David Edwards, Jacqueline Batley
Summary: Identifying the molecular and genetic basis of resistance to Sclerotinia stem rot is crucial for the management of this disease in rapeseed/canola. The study investigated the inheritance pattern of Sclerotinia stem rot resistance in a breeding population of B. napus and identified a significant QTL for resistance. The findings provide valuable insights into the genetics of resistance and offer potential markers for breeding cultivars with enhanced resistance.
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Agronomy
Jayanta Roy, Luis E. del Rio Mendoza, Nonoy Bandillo, Phillip E. McClean, Mukhlesur Rahman
Summary: This study identified 98 significant SNPs associated with Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance in rapeseed. Six statistical models showed moderate to high predictive ability for disease resistance breeding. The results highlight the potential of genomic selection to improve rapeseed breeding for SSR resistance.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mark C. Derbyshire, Yuphin Khentry, Anita Severn-Ellis, Virginia Mwape, Nur Shuhadah Mohd Saad, Toby E. Newman, Akeem Taiwo, Roshan Regmi, Lone Buchwaldt, Matthew Denton-Giles, Jacqueline Batley, Lars G. Kamphuis
Summary: The study found that adding first-order additive x additive epistasis in genomic prediction of canola resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum can improve the accuracy of breeding value estimation. Bayesian ridge regression was the most accurate model among the tested ones. These results indicate the highly polygenic nature of canola resistance to stem rot.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ali R. Jalalvand
Summary: A novel biosensor has been developed for detecting DNA damage induced by photoexcited TrC and investigating the protective effect of GSO. Molecular docking techniques were used to study the binding of TrC with DNA, and a biosensor was fabricated with modified GCE for impedimetric investigation. The biosensor showed promising abilities for DNA damage detection and TrC determination.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Mohsen Shariati
Summary: A highly sensitive label-free electrochemical impedance biosensor based on gold nanocrystals (AuNCs) was developed for detecting hepatitis B virus (HBV) in blood serum. The biosensor showed high sensitivity and selectivity in detecting HBV DNA, making it a potential candidate for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Fen Gao, Yuanhong Chen, SeaRa Lim, Allen G. Xue, Bao-Luo Ma
Summary: This study demonstrates that the split-N management strategy (50 + 100 kg/ha) maintained a balance between enhancing plant growth and mitigating the negative impacts of Sclerotinia stem rot on canola.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingxia Wu, Yongbao Zhu, Lingyu Song, Yizhe Chen, Yufu Huang, Junping Tang, Xinzhou Ma, Hanchun Wang, Jun Zhang, Donghai Lin, Guosong Chen
Summary: Traditional detection methods for heavy metal ions are time-consuming, complicated, and expensive. In this study, a simple electroless plating method was developed to prepare gold nanowires with a high specific surface area, which were utilized to fabricate an electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of lead, arsenic, and mercury ions.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yizhe Chen, Yanyun Ma, Yuqiao Zhou, Yufu Huang, Shumin Li, Yan Chen, Ranran Wang, Junping Tang, Peng Wu, Xueling Zhao, Cheng Chen, Zhigang Zhu, Shuai Chen, Kai Cheng, Donghai Lin
Summary: Developing low-cost, highly efficient, and long-term stability electrocatalysts is crucial for direct oxidation methanol fuel cells. In this study, a PtNi/NH2-rGO catalyst was successfully prepared, and it exhibited higher catalytic activity, improved durability, and faster kinetics of methanol oxidation under alkaline conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lianke Ma, Tingchao Chen, Qiuguo Li, Manfang Mai, Xin Ye, Junxian Mai, Cuiyin Liu, Jingtao Zhang, Donghai Lin, Xinzhou Ma
Summary: In this study, photocathodes were fabricated by embedding beta-NaGdF4: Yb3+, Er3+ nanocrystals and BiVO4 microcrystals into Cu2O matrix. The NaGdF4:Yb3+, Er3+/BiVO4 embedded Cu2O photocathodes showed good response to near infrared light and significantly enhanced photocurrent compared to the pristine Cu2O thin film.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohui Wang, Zhaoran Chu, Yunyun Huang, Gong Chen, Xueling Zhao, Zhigang Zhu, Cheng Chen, Donghai Lin
Summary: An ion-imprinted photonic crystal (IIPC) sensor was developed for visual detection of copper ions. The IIPC sensor film was prepared by combining an ion-imprinting polymer and a colloidal photonic crystal (CPC) structure. The sensor film showed good selectivity and sensitivity.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Francis Nsiah, Mark T. T. McDermott
Summary: This paper introduces a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) method for high-sensitivity detection and reading of protein microarrays using gold nanoparticle labels. The reagent used is 30 nm gold nanoparticles modified with a bifunctional Raman reporter molecule, 5,5'-dithiobis(succinimidyl-2-nitrobenzoate) (DSNB), to integrate anti-bovine IgG for an antigen response in the immunoassay and generate an intense SERS signal. The signal from the DSNB reporter molecule, particularly the strong symmetric nitro stretch, is used for the detection of antigen-antibody interactions. This work provides useful insights into SERS-based immunoassays and serves as the basis for an eventful adventure into interfacial biomolecular interactions.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yufu Huang, Peng Wu, Yanyun Ma, Junping Tang, Xinwen Zhou, Xinzhou Ma, Wei Li, Xueling Zhao, Cheng Chen, Weiheng Shih, Donghai Lin
Summary: In this study, a novel palladium-nickel-phosphorus catalyst supported on single atom iron carbons (SAICs) with different diameter sizes (1000 nm, 200 nm, 100 nm, 50 nm, and 20 nm) was prepared. The electrochemical tests showed that the as-prepared PdNiP/50nmSAIC exhibited excellent electrooxidation activity and stability for various alcohols (methanol, glycerol, and specially ethylene glycol) in alkaline solution, surpassing that of commercial Pd/C and other advanced Pd-based catalysts. Furthermore, the PdNiP/50nmSAIC also demonstrated faster kinetic process of ethylene glycol oxidation and enhanced anti-CO poisoning ability. This study provides a new strategy for the development of MOFs-derived multielement electrocatalyst with excellent activity and stability, and a promising future for alcohol oxidation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guilan Gao, Zhuoxiang Li, Shuai Chen, Carolina Belver, Donghai Lin, Zixiang Li, Jie Guan, Yaoguang Guo, Jorge Bedia
Summary: Graphite and plastic recycled from spent lithium ion batteries were used to synthesize catalysts for the removal of 4-chlorophenol in water. The combination of graphite and plastic-based carbon resulted in the best removal performance. The study demonstrates a promising way of recycling graphite and plastic for wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lian C. T. Shoute, Gaser N. Abdelrasoul, Yuhao Ma, Pedro A. Duarte, Cole Edwards, Ran Zhuo, Jie Zeng, Yiwei Feng, Carmen L. Charlton, Jamil N. Kanji, Shawn Babiuk, Jie Chen
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for existing diagnostic tools, so there is a need to develop portable devices for fast and accurate detection. An impedimetric immunosensor based on microelectrode array has been developed to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The sensor uses non-Faradaic impedance and has a sensitivity that can be enhanced by adjusting the ionic strength. It has an LOD of 0.4 BAU/ml and can detect anti-spike antibodies in COVID-19 patient sera within 1 hour.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Wu, Xueling Zhao, Yaxin Ding, Yufu Huang, Donghai Lin, Lili Xie, Zhanhong Li, Zhigang Zhu, Hongli Zhao, Minbo Lan
Summary: In this study, an electrochemical sensor with a Schottky junction composed of Nb2C MXene and MnFe2O4 was developed for biomolecule detection. The sensor showed improved sensing performance for Acetaminophen and Dopamine compared to other modified electrodes, with high sensitivity and selectivity. This electrochemical sensor has the potential to be used for human life and health monitoring.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanchang Ye, Bin Liao, Miao Li, Manfang Mai, Li Zhang, Lianke Ma, Donghai Lin, Jishi Zhao, Dongchu Chen, Xinzhou Ma
Summary: In this study, chemically stable TiO2 nanotubes were used as photoanodes for photoelectrochemical chlorine and hydrogen production. Oxygen vacancies (VO) were introduced by post-annealing, significantly enhancing the PEC performance for Cl2 and H2 production. The introduction of VO was found to boost the Cl2 production rate, Faradaic efficiency, and photocurrent.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Manfang Mai, Bin Liao, Yijun Liao, Donghai Lin, Xinzhou Ma
Summary: In this study, GaTe thin films were electrochemically deposited on indium tin oxide (ITO) for photoelectrochemical applications. The electrochemical deposition behavior of GaTe thin films in an acidic solution containing HTeO2+ ions and Ga3+ ions was investigated using cyclic voltammetry and operando transmittance spectroscopy. Underpotential deposition of Ga on Te was observed at a potential of -0.35 V, and the presence of Ga3+ ions strongly suppressed the formation of H2Te. XPS analysis revealed that Ga-rich GaTe could be deposited over a wide potential range. The photoelectrochemical performance of the thin films as photocathodes was found to be strongly dependent on the deposition potential. The GaTe films deposited at -1.0 V exhibited the highest photocurrent of approximately -0.03 mA cm(-2). Additionally, the film deposited at -0.35 V showed improved performance during photoelectrochemical measurement, which could be attributed to the increased GaTe content, as confirmed by XPS analysis.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yizhe Chen, Jian Yang, Yanyun Ma, Junping Tang, Xueling Zhao, Cheng Chen, Lijun Wang, Binwei Zhang, Xinwen Zhou, Shigang Sun, Donghai Lin
Summary: Controlling component, tailoring size, and designing supporting materials are three strategies to improve electrocatalytic activity. This study used a monatomic Cu carrier (CuCN) with larger specific surface area to anchor PdNi alloy nanoparticles. The synthesized material showed good dispersion of PdNi nanoparticles due to the high specific surface area of CuCN-900. The PdNi/CuCN-900 nanohybrids exhibited superior durability and catalytic activity for ethanol oxidation compared to other PdxNiy/CuCN and commercial Pd/C catalysts.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Zhan, Zheng Cheng, Rong-Hua Zhang, Luo-Yi Yan, Gui-Xian Tian, Dong-Hai Lin, Shu-Zhang Xiao, Xin-Wen Zhou
Summary: In this study, a PdAg/AgCl heterojunction catalyst with a chain structure was synthesized using the triblock copolymer P123 as a protective and reducing agent. AgCl was generated in situ, resulting in the formation of the chain structure PdAg/AgCl heterojunction catalyst. Electrochemical tests showed that the PdAg/AgCl catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic activity and stability for ethylene glycol, with a peak current density 3.98 times higher than that of commercial Pd/C catalysts. Compared to the pure PdAg catalyst, the mass activity of glycol oxidation for the PdAg-AgCl catalyst was increased by 1.52 times. After 500 cycles, the decay of catalytic activity decreased from 45.4% to 7.4%. The improved catalytic activity and stability of the compound catalyst can be attributed to the co-catalytic effect of AgCl on the surface of PdAg and its special chain structure.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuai Chen, Lemeng Qiao, Xuejiao Feng, Yufu Huang, Guilan Gao, Jie Guan, Donghai Lin
Summary: Nanoscale zero-valent iron-doped carbonized zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (nZVI/CZIF-8) was prepared by carbonation of ferric nitrate and ZIF-8 at 800 & DEG;C and used for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from water. The synthesized nZVI/CZIF-8 showed high surface area, pore volume, and nZVI content. The doping of nZVI increased the removal percentage of MB, and the adsorption followed Freundlich adsorption isothermal model and pseudo-first-order model.
POLISH JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pedro A. Duarte, Lukas Menze, Lian Shoute, Jie Zeng, Oleksandra Savchenko, Jingwei Lyu, Jie Chen
Summary: This study presents a microdevice for capturing and quantifying Sclerotinia sclerotiorum spores, addressing the current lack of effective methods for quantifying fungal airborne pathogens. The device demonstrates highly efficient spore trapping rate and sensitivity, enabling single spore detection, and has the potential to contribute to the development of an early warning system for crop protection.
