Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingzhen Wang, Yanhui Li, Mingfei Cui, Meixiu Li, Wenshuo Xu, Liubo Li, Yaohui Sun, Bing Chen, Kewei Chen, Yang Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption performance of barium alginate/sodium alginate-graphene oxide membranes and three-dimensional barium alginate-bentonite-graphene oxide derived hydrogels. The results show that barium alginate is a better carrier material than calcium alginate for dye removal.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Muge Sari Yilmaz
Summary: In this study, graphene oxide/hollow mesoporous silica and layered double hydroxide/hollow mesoporous silica composites were synthesized and compared for their adsorption behavior towards different dyes. The graphene oxide/hollow mesoporous silica showed better selectivity and stability in adsorption of methylene blue compared to layered double hydroxide/hollow mesoporous silica.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Winnie Q. Brandao, Bruna G. Maciel, Elton M. de Araujo Lima, Lizeth C. Mojica-Sanchez, Romario J. da Silva, Celso P. de Melo
Summary: We present a simple method for preparing a carboxymethylcellulose magnetic composite (CMC-MC) that effectively removes toluidine blue (TB), a cationic dye, from water. The CMC-MC, consisting of CMC and magnetic nanoparticles, showed higher efficiency (36%) and capacity (83.7 mg/g) for TB adsorption compared to pristine magnetic particles (4.0% and 9.0 mg/g, respectively). We investigated the factors affecting the adsorptive capacity of CMC-MC and found that the removal process followed a Langmuir-type isotherm and a pseudo-second-order kinetic mechanism, which was exothermic. Additionally, CMC-MC exhibited good reusability without significant loss of its adsorptive characteristics. These findings suggest that CMC-MC is a promising material for the sustainable and cost-effective removal of TB dye from water.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinkai Liu, Kang Jing, Shaohua Peng, Qianru Shi, Hui Liu
Summary: With the utilization of acrylamide, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, chitosan and graphene oxide, a GO-based composite aerogel named APAM/DTPA-CS/GO was prepared and characterized. The composite aerogel showed a high adsorption capacity for methylene blue and maintained good regenerability even after multiple cycles. This GO-based composite aerogel has great potential for application in dye wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dan Li, Tao Hua, Jiren Yuan, Feigao Xu
Summary: A novel adsorbent called magnetic humic acid/graphene oxide composite (MHAGO) has been prepared for treating methylene blue (MB) from wastewater. The MHAGO showed high adsorption capacity for MB, and the adsorption process was found to be well described by certain kinetic and isotherm models.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunqi Cai, Meixia Zheng, Hui Xu, Yujing Zhu, Longtao Zhang, Baodong Zheng
Summary: Stable gellan gum (GG)/graphene oxide (GO) aerogels with different pore structures were prepared by freeze-drying a mixture of GG and GO, showing excellent performance in methylene blue adsorption. The adsorption process was found to be spontaneous, exothermic, and entropy-increasing. GG/GO aerogels exhibited faster adsorption kinetics and higher adsorption capacity for removing MB from aqueous solutions.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Zhiguang Yang, Xiaozhen Liu, Xueping Liu, Junfeng Wu, Xinfeng Zhu, Zhihui Bai, Zhisheng Yu
Summary: Graphene oxide and ?-cyclodextrin composite shows higher adsorption efficiency for removing organic dyes compared to graphene oxide alone.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vellaiyapillai Sathiyajothi, Natrayasamy Viswanathan, Ilango Aswin Kumar, Sabah Ansar
Summary: Many dyeing industries release toxic effluents that harm human health and the environment. In this study, a hybrid clay-ceramic composite using chitosan was developed for efficient removal of dyes. The composite showed high dye adsorption capacity and reusability, making it a promising solution for dye removal.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yawei Shi, Guobin Song, Anqi Li, Jun Wang, Haonan Wang, Ya Sun, Guanghui Ding
Summary: A series of composite aerogels were prepared from graphene oxide and chitosan with different precursor mass ratios, and their adsorption properties for methyl orange and methylene blue were investigated. The aerogel prepared at GO:CS = 1:2 (w/w) showed optimal compromise between adsorption and mechanical properties. The pH-responsive feature of the aerogel for single dye adsorption was observed, with selective adsorption at low pH and synergistic adsorption at high initial concentration in the binary system.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kewei Chen, Yanhui Li, Mingzhen Wang, Mingfei Cui, Qiuju Du, Wenshuo Xu, Liubo Li, Bing Chen, Yaohui Sun, Yang Zhang
Summary: In this study, composite hydrogels were prepared to efficiently adsorb methylene blue from water. The hydrogel showed high removal rate and large adsorption capacity. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the adsorption process was exothermic and spontaneous.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Binghan Zhou, Zhuo Chen, Qian Cheng, Mingfei Xiao, Garam Bae, Dongfang Liang, Tawfique Hasan
Summary: The surface porosity of graphene-based aerogels plays a crucial role in applications involving mass transfer. Through experiments and simulations, it is found that high shear stress during the fabrication process leads to a non-porous surface, while crosslinking of the sheets results in a porous surface. Controlling the surface porosity of printed graphene-oxide aerogels (GOA) can be achieved by regulating the crosslinking agents and shear stress. The study demonstrates the performance advantages of GOA with porous surface in dye adsorption, highlighting the importance of surface porosity in specific applications.
NPJ 2D MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marwa I. M. Ibrahim, Elsayed A. M. Awad, Salah M. M. Dahdouh, Wafaa M. T. El-Etr, Samy A. Marey, Ashraf Atef Hatamleh, Mohsin Mahmood, Ahmed S. Elrys
Summary: The adsorption of graphene oxide (GO) on clay minerals (e.g., bentonite and kaolinite) was tested under different chemical conditions to understand its behavior in soils. The results showed that both bentonite and kaolinite had affinity for GO, but bentonite had superior adsorption due to its higher surface area and charge. Increasing ionic strength and decreasing pH enhanced the adsorption of GO nanoparticles, primarily due to the interaction between clay minerals and GO nanoparticles' surface oxygen functional groups. These findings contribute to a better understanding of GO behavior in soils and its potential impact on groundwater.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amatjan Sawut, Tongmeng Wu, Rena Simayi, Tingxiang Wu, Xuankun Gong, Ziyue Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel photocatalytic composite hydrogel was successfully fabricated by synthesizing reduced graphene oxide-titanium dioxide composite and immobilizing it onto a three-dimensional structure. The composite hydrogel exhibited good degradation efficiency for methylene blue in dye wastewater and had a high recovery rate. Furthermore, it demonstrated enhanced selective adsorption-photocatalytic degradation ability in acid-base dye mixtures.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shadpour Mallakpour, Vajiheh Behranvand
Summary: The study investigated the influence of activated carbon black on the adsorption behavior of methylene blue by alginate. A low-cost and green adsorbent was prepared using recycled waste compact discs. Results showed a significant increase in alginate removal yield with the addition of 15 wt% activated carbon black. Various isotherm and kinetic models were compared, with non-linear pseudo-second-order and linear Langmuir showing the best fitting to the experimental data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kaiser Ahmed Rocky, Animesh Pal, Tahmid Hasan Rupam, Nasruddin, Bidyut Baran Saha
Summary: In this study, composite adsorbents consisting of highly porous zeolite and graphene nanoplatelets were developed to enhance the performance of a thermally powered adsorption heat pump. The addition of graphene nanoplatelets significantly improved the packing density and thermal conductivity of the composite adsorbents. Experimental uptake data at different temperatures showed that a composite with 20 wt% H25-GNPs provided a 43% improvement in effective volumetric uptake compared to the parent zeolite.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjing Xu, Sheli Zhang, Ruofan Shen, Zhikun Peng, Baozhong Liu, Jun Li, Zhanying Zhang, Baojun Li
Summary: This study investigates the interfacial structure between metal nanoparticles and metal oxides and demonstrates the importance of high-density interfaces in maximizing catalytic activity. By synthesizing a Cu-Co3O4 nanoparticles interfacial structure through pyrolysis and moderate oxidation, the researchers discover the synergistic effect between Cu and Co3O4 nanoparticles at their interface. Density functional theory calculations and in situ Raman spectroscopy reveal the catalytic mechanism of dual active sites.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huanhuan Zhang, Ke Zhang, Saima Ashraf, Yanping Fan, Shuyan Guan, Xianli Wu, Yushan Liu, Baozhong Liu, Baojun Li
Summary: In this study, a strategy based on bimolecular activation was found to optimize the activation kinetics of borohydride hydrolysis catalysts. By replacing the surface Co sites through surface-phosphorization, a new active site was formed, which modulated the coordination environment and electronegativity around the Co sites, resulting in improved hydrogen-generation kinetics. This strategy may have important implications in the field of catalysis.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yao Si-jie, Lan Tao-hua, Zhang Xin-yu, Zeng Qiao-huang, Xu Wen-jing, Li Xiao-qing, Huang Gui-bao, Liu Tong, Lyu Wei-hui, Jiang Wei
Summary: This review summarizes the research progress of LOX-1 and its relation to atherosclerosis (AS), and further examines the anti-AS effects of 10 active components of herbal medicine through LOX-1 regulation. LOX-1 targeted therapy may offer a promising and novel approach for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yan Li, Zhaoyang Chen, Junnian Zhou, Yanjun Guan, Jiahua Xing, Zehao Niu, Biao Zhang, Quan Zeng, Xuetao Pei, Yu Wang, Jiang Peng, Wenjing Xu, Wen Yue, Yan Han
Summary: An injectable decellularised matrix hydrogel (DAM-gel) was developed to simulate the stem cell microenvironment, promoting the repair of peripheral nerve defects with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs). The ADSC-loaded DAM-gel significantly improved Schwann cell proliferation, axonal regeneration, and neurological function recovery in a rat model. These findings suggest that DAM-gels have great potential for enhancing the repair capacity of ADSCs in peripheral nerve defects.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wenjing Xu, Zhenghao Shi, Xinmei Yu, Yanyan Xu, Yan Chen, Yinghao He, Yongfang Gong, Chunxia Huang, Chao Tan, Yan Yang
Summary: Sal B delays the progression of liver fibrosis-carcinoma and inhibits the growth of liver cancer cells by promoting the conversion of pSmad3L to pSmad3C. Sal B also regulates the Hippo/YAP pathway, which contributes to its anti-HCC effects.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenjing Xu, Xiaoyi Xu, Ran Han, Xiaolu Wang, Kai Wang, Guang Qi, Pengtao Ma, Takao Komatsuda, Cheng Liu
Summary: This study compared differentially expressed genes and accumulated flavonoids in wheat plants with and without powdery mildew inoculation. The results showed that the flavonoid synthesis pathway was significantly upregulated in both wheat cultivars, and exogenous flavonoids treatment could reduce the severity of powdery mildew infection. This study provides a fundamental theory for exploring the potential of flavonoids as biological agents against powdery mildew in wheat.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Peng Cao, Wenjing Xu, Shuyi Jiang, Litao Zhang
Summary: Dupilumab shows clear effectiveness and safety in the treatment of prurigo nodularis, as evidenced by a systematic review of multiple studies.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Ruina Zhang, Yizhen Zhang, Wenjing Xu, Xiaomin Han, Junying Zhao
Summary: This case report presents a rare case of primary cutaneous aspergillosis in an immunocompetent woman following tattooing. The patient presented with erythematous papules, papulopustules, and a plaque on the lower limb which had been unresponsive to antihistamine treatment for over two years. Histological examination revealed spores in the corneous layer, a slightly thickened epidermis, and inflammatory cells around blood vessels in the superficial dermis. Aspergillus fumigatus was isolated and identified in cultures. The lesions resolved completely after systemic antifungal treatment.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tong Liu, Sijie Yao, Wei Jiang, Taohua Lan, Wenjing Xu, Haiming Cao, Ping Yao, Chao Wang, Weihui Lu, Xiankun Chen
Summary: This study introduces a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Xin-Li-Fang (XLF) for chronic heart failure (CHF). The trial is designed as a multicenter, double-blinded study and will be conducted in China. The primary outcome is the proportion of patients whose serum NT-proBNP decreased by more than 30%. The secondary outcomes include various evaluations and clinical events. The study aims to provide high-quality evidence on the efficacy and safety of XLF for CHF.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Architecture
Hongmei Ren, Yalong Liu, Tianrong Huang, Wenjing Xu, Dong Chen
Summary: This article reports on the determination of the mechanical properties of a full-grouted sleeve with grouting defects using the defect position and length as test variables. The results serve as a baseline and reference for further investigations.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kohei Mishina, Takako Suzuki, Youko Oono, Yoko Yamashita, Hongjing Zhu, Taiichi Ogawa, Masaru Ohta, Kohei Doman, Wenjing Xu, Daichi Takahashi, Taiga Miyazaki, Akemi Tagiri, Chihiro Soma, Harukuni Horita, Shuhei Nasuda, Romain De Oliveira, Etienne Paux, Guoxiong Chen, Mohammad Pourkheirandish, Jianzhong Wu, Cheng Liu, Takao Komatsuda
Summary: Wheat yellow mosaic virus (WYMV) is transmitted by the vector Polymyxa graminis into the roots of its host. The Ym1 and Ym2 genes provide resistance against WYMV, but their mechanisms are not well understood. This study found that Ym1 and Ym2 act in the roots, hindering viral movement or suppressing viral replication. Ym1 reduced viral infection incidence in leaves, while Ym2 did not have an effect. The Ym2 gene was isolated and found to correlate with disease response. Ym2 has undergone structural diversity through translocation and recombination, contributing to the evolution of cultivated wheat.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanyu Hu, Wenjing Xu, Zhongyang Ren, Linfan Shi, Yucang Zhang, Shen Yang, Wuyin Weng
Summary: This study investigated the impact of drying rate on the physicochemical properties of emulsion films made from soy protein isolate (SPI) and soy oil. The micromorphology of the emulsion remained unchanged during 60 minutes of drying at a rate of 0.05 g s-1 m- 2, but the droplet size increased. Phase separation occurred at this drying rate but disappeared with higher rates. The tensile strength remained constant with increasing drying rate, while the elongation at break initially increased and then decreased.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoxiang Fan, Fengjuan Qin, Qi Yuan, Zhiyi Sun, Hongfei Gu, Wenjing Xu, Hao Tang, Shuhu Liu, Yu Wang, Wenxing Chen, Jia Li, Huazhang Zhai
Summary: This study reports a novel single-atom catalyst supported on vacancy-affluent porous hexagonal boron nitride for efficient and selective conversion reactions. XAFS experiments and DFT calculations suggest that the nitrogen vacancy adjacent to the active center plays a key role in atomic interface regulation. The strongly coupled metal-ligand moiety with an adjacent vacancy may have synergistic effects in heterogeneous catalysis.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen-Jing Yi, Xin Du, Sha-Sha Yi, Yanyan Liu, Baojun Li, Zhong-Yi Liu, Xin-Zheng Yue
Summary: Cooperatively coupling efficient photocatalytic hydrogen (H-2) evolution with simultaneous organic transformations into value-added chemicals can effectively address global energy and environmental challenges. By developing a nitrogen-vacancy-rich TC/CN Schottky junction, the directional transfer of carriers is facilitated, leading to enhanced separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. The incorporation of nitrogen vacancies into TC/CN also enhances reactant adsorption and activation, resulting in improved photooxidation activity. The optimized TC/CN heterostructure exhibits highly stable photocatalytic activity for H-2 coupled furfural, with significantly higher rates compared to pure g-C3N4.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Shuling Liu, Limin Zhou, Xianli Wu, Xianji Guo, Anqi Zhang, Pengxiang Zhang, Baojun Li, Jianchun Jiang
Summary: In this study, Mn-doped Co nanoparticles on cedarwood-derived carbon were fabricated as a bifunctional catalyst to improve the reaction kinetics of zinc-air batteries. The batteries based on this catalyst exhibited high peak power density and stable lifetime. This work provides an important inspiration for the preparation of practically applicable oxygen electrode for zinc-air batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongxiang Wu, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, Deqian Zeng, Nengneng Luo, Akira Otsuki, Gjergj Dodbiba, Toyohisa Fujita
Summary: This study proposed a novel method for synthesizing flower-like vaterite calcium carbonate using nanobubble-containing ethanol and water mixed solution as the solvent and discussed the formation mechanism of vaterite with different shapes. The synthesized vaterite has significant practical interest in the integrated treatment of wastewater contaminated by heavy metals with effective Cd(II) removal, providing a promising field for studying heavy metal and pollutant adsorption in the liquid phase.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jian Gong, Lipo Cheng, Ming Liu, Jie Jiang, Xiaoduo Ou
Summary: This study investigates the effects of particle shape on the collapse of granular columns using the discrete element method. The results show that particle shape has a significant impact on deposition morphology, energy evolution, and mechanical coordination number. Sphericity and angularity are identified as the most important macroscale factors, while roughness has a weaker microscale influence.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
